Dear Parents and Carers,

Here we are in Week 10 of Term 2! This term concludes this Thursday 4 July for our students, while staff attend a Professional Learning Day on Friday 5 July. Thank you to our wonderful parents and carers for your ongoing support through another busy term. We are so grateful to work alongside parents, providing the best educational opportunities for all the students at St Patrick’s School.

JUMP OFF DAY: A very big thank you to the SRC and Mr Makeham for organising the Jump Rope for Heart program during Term 2. The ‘Jump Off’ day last Thursday was a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their wonderful skipping skills and some new skipping talents. The students certainly gave a fantastic demonstration of new and improved skills as well as some teachers. Thank you to parents and families for their wonderful support of this program.

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS: We encourage ALL parents and carers to attend the Parent/Teacher meetings scheduled to take place this week. These conversations about your child’s learning are an important process in the ongoing educational journey of your child. Please make sure you book a time with your child’s teacher via the COMPASS portal. If the times and dates do not suit, please make an alternative arrangement with your child’s class teacher.

STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY: Friday 5 July: This Friday, staff will be undertaking School Directed Professional Learning based on the CATALYST program that focuses on The Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Student Engagement. During the afternoon session, teachers will be utilising the time for planning, preparation, and evaluation time. Please note, that this is a PUPIL FREE Day for students.

Term 3 begins for all students on Tuesday 23 July. On Monday 22 July, Staff will be attending a Spirituality Day with Adelong and Batlow staff, with the focus on The Holy Spirit.

We wish all families a safe, restful and happy holiday.

Christine Baron

Principal