Principal's Report
Dear Parents,
Second term has flown by very quickly! Teachers are busily finalising reports ready for final proofreading and editing. I would like to say an enormous thank you to the teachers for the many hours and effort they have put into compiling all the information about your child’s educational journey over the past two terms. It is always a pleasure to read about individual children’s growth and achievements.
STAFF NEWS: Congratulations are extended to Jacki Fairall on her appointment as our new Office Administrator at St Patrick’s. The staff and I would like to welcome Jacki to our team and look forward to working with her. Until Jacki can commence in her fulltime position, the office will be attended to by staff as often as possible through the day, for the rest of the term. Jacki will be here Wednesday to Friday over the next few weeks with Ms Luff and Mrs Francis helping out on other days. We thank everyone in advance for their patience over the remaining weeks of term.
Other staff announcements this week include the resignation of our Classroom Assistant Support, Mrs Kristi Francis. Kristi will finish up at St Patrick’s at the end of this term. Kristi and her family are moving to Wollongong and we wish them every happiness as they head to their new coastal life. We thank Kristi for her wonderful care and support of our students over the past one and half years.
Ms Heidi Luff will also be taking leave from her Classroom Support Assistant position here at St Patrick’s for the next two terms. Ms Natasha Smith will fill this role during Terms 3 and 4. Once again we would like to thank Heidi for her extraordinary care and support of our students over the past 9 years. We hope to see Heidi back at St Patrick’s next year. Best wishes Heidi!
Congratulations are also extended to our wonderful relief teacher, Ms Cat Dawson and her partner Doug, who have some very special news, with twin babies being expected in November this year. We wish them all the best in the months ahead and are very excitedly awaiting November!
This week…………
YEAR 6 EXCURSION: Our Year 6 students are enjoying a fabulous time away at Narrabeen Sport and Recreation Centre. We are all enjoying the daily updates and Facebook posts especially the huge smiles on their faces. Thank you to Mrs Wilson and Mrs Hughes for being their ‘mums’ and taking extra special care of them, throughout the week. We look forward to their return on Friday.
Coming up……………….
MY BODY, MY LIFE: Year 5 and 6 have been invited to attend the My Body, My Life educational sessions this coming Monday evening with their parents, with a follow up session on Tuesday at school. Parents have received information in regard to this program.
SCHOOL REPORTS: School Reports will be sent home next Monday 24th June. Parent Teacher meetings will be held the following week. Please return your slips to indicate your meeting time with teachers.
2020 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSION: will be held next Thursday 27th June commencing at 5.30pm in the Murrumbidgee Room. Please let families and friends know about this date and encourage them to come along and see the great things happening at St Patrick’s School.
WR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL: We wish all our students competing in the Western Region Athletics Carnival at Cootamundra next Friday a wonderful day of competition. We know they will give their best on the day and be great representatives for our school.
DIRECTOR VISIT: Mr Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education and Mr Tim Smith, Performance and Improvement Leader from CE, will visit St Patrick’s School on Friday 28th June from 1-3.00pm. We always look forward to visits from Catholic Education visitors specially to show off our amazing St Patrick’s students, staff and great community.
CONFIRMATION: On Saturday 29th June, 27 children will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Patrick’s Church. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Parish Liturgy Group, Denise Reardon, Cal Reardon, Madeline Ryan, Anne Saunderson and Kate Howe for the fabulous Confirmation Program they have run over the past month. Thank you also to the wonderful parents who have turned up weekly to support their children on their sacramental journey.
Best wishes for a fabulous week ahead,
Christine Baron
Principal