Dear Parents and Carers,

As usual the weeks are flying by, and we are already in Week 4!

WELCOME: A special welcome is extended to the Masikesa family, who have joined our St Patrick’s School community, along with Isla-Faith in Year 1 and Adriel in Year 2. It has been wonderful to have more families join our school community.

2025 OPEN DAY: Our 2025 enrolment campaign got off to a positive start last Friday with our first Open Day being held. Thank you to parents and families that are spreading the good news about our fabulous school and encouraging families to come and look.  It was lovely to have some new families coming along to see what St Patrick’s offers. A special thank you to Mrs Bec Tobin who spoke to the families about her experiences at St Patrick’s. Another information session will be held later in term.

LITTLE LEARNERS: There has been lots of interest in our Little Learners program this year. The Little Learners program will begin on Friday 31 May from 9.00-11.00am. Any child turning 4 or 5 this year is welcome to join in the program. An exciting program with a variety of themes, has been developed to keep our Little Learners interested and engaged. Thank you to Mrs Johnson for organising the program and running it each week with the assistance of our Year 5 students.

DIRECTOR VISIT: Mr Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education, visited St Patrick’s last Tuesday 7 May. Mr Fox was very impressed with the implementation of Direct Instructional programs and High Impact Teaching Strategies being utilised so successfully at St Patrick’s. Our data results are pleasing with significant growth being charted across all year levels. Mr Fox spent time visiting classrooms and enjoying conversations with students and staff.

LEAVE: I will be on leave from Monday 27 May to Wednesday 5 June. Mrs Lisa Wilson will be Acting Principal during this time.

Blessings for the week ahead

Christine Baron

Principal