Dear St Patrick’s families,

Welcome to Term 3! I trust all enjoyed a break from the routines of school and study and a chance to spend some quality family time together.

STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY: Last Monday, staff participated in school based Professional Learning that included an update on legal policies and developing our school-based Scope and Sequences for our English curriculum. I was also able to share with staff, my journey through the Holy Lands and highlights from my pilgrimage.

Students have returned eager to begin another term. Classrooms are settled and students are engaged and interested learners. It is a pleasure to walk around classrooms and see students thriving.

SCHOOL UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS: The days have indeed been very cold, particularly in the mornings. Please ensure your child brings a school jumper and coat plus hat or beanie to keep them warm. Please also ensure your child/ren are complying with uniform expectations. Remember that our rules around tying long hair back and not wearing jewellery are for safety. Nail polish is not a part of uniform and needs to be removed please. Bottle green, navy and black are the ONLY colours permitted for hair accessories.

TERM 3 CALENDAR: Please keep updated with school events through COMPASS information and the school newsletters. We have an extremely busy calendar and much to accomplish this term! One very exciting event coming up is the Opening and Blessing of our new school administration as well as the upgrade to our playground facilities. While we have been using these facilities for some time now, COVID and restrictions have prevented us moving ahead with an official opening. Friday 8 September is the big day!

We look forward to a rewarding and productive school term.

Christine Baron

Principal

St Patrick, pray for us