Newsletter 23/06/2025: Term 2, Week 10

From the Principal

It’s been another busy and exciting week at St Patrick’s as we move closer to the end of term.  A major focus for our dedicated teaching staff has been the preparation and finalisation of student reports. These written reports mark the first step in our formal reporting process, which will be followed by our term three Parent Teacher Interviews. We sincerely thank our teachers and Learning Support Staff for their hard work and professionalism in ensuring that each student is carefully assessed and appropriately placed. These reports provide a clear, thoughtful, and accurate reflection of each child’s progress, challenges and achievements throughout the semester.

This week, we reflect on Refugee Week and the Feast of the Sacred Heart—two moments united by the message of compassion and love. The Sacred Heart of Jesus symbolises his deep, unconditional love, especially for those who are vulnerable and in need. May we be inspired to embody Jesus’ love through kindness, prayer, and meaningful action—knowing his heart holds space for everyone.

Thank you to our families for your ongoing support as we head toward the end of a busy and productive term. There’s still much to look forward to before the holidays!

Casting your plans towards the holidays, do not forget our Family Movie Night - Wednesday July 9th at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased from the School Office.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Students of the Week

Important Changes to Numeracy Reporting

Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 Curriculum Updates 2025

The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 gives Victoria's students the best opportunity to thrive in a world of increasing change and rapid technological advancement. It reflects the expertise and feedback of Victorian teachers, making it easier for them to plan, assess and report on student learning.

The overarching structure of the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 has not changed from Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 1.0. The names and purpose of the learning areas, capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities remain the same. This recognises the continuing importance of a discipline-based approach to learning, where learning areas are regarded as both enduring and dynamic, supported by clearly articulated capabilities and cross-curriculum perspectives. When teachers report on your child’s progress, you will see some revisions to the reporting interface for some subjects.

Benefits for students

• Access to the essential knowledge and skills to be successful lifelong learners
• A better learning transition from the early years to primary school
• The necessary knowledge and skills to follow chosen senior secondary pathways
• A streamlined curriculum and higher-quality teaching and learning provisions

Reporting

What you see as a parent on your child’s report for most subjects, cross-curriculum priorities and capabilities will remain unchanged from previous years.

For Mathematics, a significant change in the interface that you will see as a parent will occur.

Previously the teacher reported against the 3 strands of the achievement standard for Mathematics.

• Number and Algebra
• Measurement and Geometry, and
• Statistics and Probability

Under the Mathematics curriculum 2.0, your child’s teacher will report against the achievement standard, providing a single, aggregated score. There will be no mark from previous reports for Mathematics as this will be the first time it is reported this way. 

The VCAA made these changes to:

• Help teachers plan their teaching and learning programs in mathematics, giving them more flexibility to support students to link ideas within mathematics and with other curriculum areas.
• Give parents a genuine comparison of their child’s progress in Mathematics from semester to semester.

The pictures below show how our Mathematics reports were previously presented and what you can expect for Semester 1 in 2025. 

LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

"School Ready" Afternoons

MRC Taster Day

The Grade 5 & 6 students will be attending a Taster Day at Mercy Reginal College Noorat campus next Monday the 30th of June. 

If you have a child in Grade 5 or 6 there is a PAM permission that needs to be completed for your child to attend. Can you please log on to PAM and give consent ASAP.

Children need to bring lunch, snacks and a drink bottle to take with them on this day. 

Students will be leaving at approximately 10.45am and be back in time for them to travel on their normal school buses that afternoon. 

Pupil Free Days

These are our known Closure Days, which will mean that students are not required to attend school on these days.

Remaining school Closure Days are:

• Friday July 4th (ReLATE)
• Friday September 19th (Structured Literacy)

Final day for students in Term 4 is Thursday the 18th of December 2025 

WELLBEING

ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURES MISS LEE!

We wish Miss Lee a wonderful holiday break as she takes Long Service Leave leading into the holidays. Miss Lee is exploring the picturesque Norway, recently taking a cruise down the canals of Copenhagen. During this time the 3/4 A students will be supported by relief teachers and the three/four teaching team. Enjoy your well earned break Miss Lee and we look forward to hearing all about your adventures soon.

NCCD Parent Information

School Dates 2025

Wednesday 25/6                 Peaceful Kids Parent Information Session

Thursday 26/6                    Milo Monkey's Birthday - Foundation

Friday 27/06                        Grades 3-6 Wellbeing Day

Monday 30/06                    MRC Taster Day - Grade 5 & 6 students

Thursday 3/7                       Last Day of Term - Winter Woolies Day

Friday 4/7                             School Closure Day - Staff PD

Wednesday 9/7                   Movie night in Warrnambool

Friday 25/07                        Grandparents Mass - Foundation

Monday 28/07                    Parent Teacher Interviews 

Tuesday 29/07                   Parent Teacher Interviews

Tuesday 5/8                        Foundation 2026 Taster Day

Friday 12/9                          Trivia Night - Raffle drawn

Noone's Uniform

Noone's now have stock of all our new uniform for purchase. You can pop into the uniform shop to try on.

The shop is located in the Mercy Regional College building.

In Term 2 the uniform shop is open on the following days -

Monday 12.00pm - 4.00pm & Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students who will celebrate their birthday this week.

Lydia W, Ariana S, Anika V, Sylvia H, Harry F, Emmett H & Harper T

P&F Movie Night

The Parents and Friends are running a movie night during the school holidays, in Warrnambool on Wednesday the 9th of July. 

Tickets are available for purchase at the school office.

A small pop corn, drink of their choice (water or soft drink) and a Bulla choc top will be included in the ticket price.

Details of the night are below.

TheirCare

Theircare has commenced at St Patrick's School and it's not too late to enrol.

We are excited to announce that we have now partnered with an independent Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) provider called TheirCare.

TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children. During sessions, children develop life-skills, friendships, confidence, and creativity through play-based programs.

For further information, visit www.theircare.com.au or call our support office on 1300 072 410

Community Events

Buskers wanted - Robert Burns Festival

Robert Burns - Shortbread Competition

The Messy Patch

Camperdown Kindergarten

Warrnambool Auskick Holiday Program

MRC Year 7 Enrolments

Fun Swim - Colac

Girls Basketball Clinic

CALLING ALL JUNIOR GIRLS!!!!

We’re excited to share that CAMPERDOWN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION will be hosting a Girls-Only Basketball Holiday Camp in Camperdown with Wolfpack Hoops.

Featuring none other than WNBL superstar Abbey Wehrung!

This is a rare opportunity for young female athletes to grow their skills, learn from a professional, and be inspired by one of the best in the game.

The camp will take place on Sunday, 6th July in Camperdown ARVO TIMES only (venue details are in the attached flyer). It’s open to girls of all skill levels who are eager to build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun in a supportive environment. Please book using trybooking as there are limited spaces.

https://www.trybooking.com/DBMWC

Session Times:

• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Ages 5–9)
• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Ages 10 and up)

Abbey is one of Australia’s elite basketball talents, having played for WNBL powerhouses like the Canberra Capitals, Bendigo Spirit, and Adelaide Lightning. A former Australian Opal, she’s known for her precision shooting and on-court leadership. Abbey has proudly represented Australia on the international stage, helping secure a bronze medal at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup and gold with the Emerging Opals.

Off the court, Abbey’s impact is just as inspiring. After losing her mum to breast cancer, she rode 260km on horseback across regional Victoria to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research — a true reflection of her strength, passion, and heart.

At Wolfpack Hoops, we’re passionate about growing the game and ensuring that girls in regional areas have access to world-class coaching and opportunities. This camp is all about building confidence, community, and a love for basketball.

Limited spots are available – secure your place today by registering here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBMWC

Community House Workshop

MRC Cinderella

Save the Date-Camperdown Show

Thank you to the sponsors of our 2024 raffle!