Dear St Patrick’s families,

Another term winds up this Friday 22 September at 3:15pm! It has been another great term of learning and achievements on so many different levels. We are so proud of all our students and the way they continue to engage in all school activities and give their best in all they do. Our Week 10 Award Assembly on Friday will recognise some of those students that have given that ‘little bit extra’ across the term and are rewarded for their efforts.

WELCOME: This week we are delighted to welcome William Potter to St Patrick’s School. William will join our current Kindergarten class. We also welcome Williams family- Chris, Christina and Lena as they join our St Patrick’s school family.

OPENING AND BLESSING: Our Opening and Blessing on Friday 8 September was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those involved in the development of our new administration area and the recent playground upgrades. The ceremony acknowledged the following contributions:

$660,000 from Catholic Education for the construction of a new administration area. Representatives from Catholic Education, Baumgart-Clark Architects and Tom Gaskin Construction Company were acknowledged for their part in the construction of this wonderful new space.

$129,000 from the NSW State Government to enhance playground active spaces. Representatives from the local council, Community Council, Wiradjuri elders and Arcspace were acknowledged for their support in upgrading these facilities.

It was also an opportunity to thank Mr Bernie Harrington’s family and his best friend Mr Raymond Young, for the donation towards the beautiful Stained-Glass window in our front entrance.

Thank you to all staff, parents, family members, community and parish members who came along to help us celebrate this wonderful occasion.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Given the expected spike in weather conditions over the next few days, we have moved a little earlier than normal, into summer uniform options. However, we ask parents to be mindful that weather conditions can change quickly, and the end of the week much cooler conditions are expected. Please monitor the weather across the week and make sure children have a jumper handy, as the week progresses.

SPG STREET STALL: Thank you for the fantastic support from staff, parents, parish and family members for the school street stall last week. Special thanks to Tash Smith and Lisa Peterson for co-ordinating the Street Stall. It was a real community effort, and we greatly appreciate all the support.

Wishing all our families a wonderful two-week break. Holidays are always a great opportunity to rest and recharge before we head into another busy school term.

Christine Baron                                                                                                    Principal

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