Newsletter 25/03/2024 Term 1 Week 9

Our Prayer

From the Principal

Dear parents and carers,

Term 1 is always a busy one with beginning of year events, sporting activities and settling into new classrooms. This term has seemed even more frantic and we are all looking forward to the break. This week is our final week of term and we commence our school holidays at 2:15pm this Thursday the 28th of March. The next day is Good Friday public holiday and Sunday is Easter. We return to school on Monday 15th of April for the beginning of Term 2. 

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Easter Raffle

Our Easter raffle will be drawn this Thursday at assembly 11.30am.

If you haven't already, please bring your Easter donation into the office.

If you need more raffle books please contact the office and we can send them home for you.

Please return the books to school along with the money. ($1 per ticket = $20 per book) ASAP.

The Easter raffle is one of our major fundraisers for the year and is a highlight for the children!

The Week Ahead

Last day of term

This Thursday, March 28th assembly will be starting at 11.30am with students of the week, followed by our Easter raffle.   Students will be finishing the day at 2.15pm.

St Patrick's Cross Country

This year the St Patrick's Cross Country will be run on Friday the 19th of April. We will hold the Grade 3 to 6 events at the Camperdown Showgrounds beginning at 11:30am and the Foundation to Grade 2 events back at school after second break, 2.15pm. Please pop this day in your diary as it is often a wonderful community event. 

District Aths

We have 32 students who will be going to the District Aths tomorrow at the Frederick Street athletics track. Congratulations and good luck to the following children!

Regional Swimming

Our Regional Swimming team headed to Horsham last Friday. Well done to all 12 students who came home with a medal! 

Results on the day were - 

Emma Lillie backstroke 3rd

U/10 boys freestyle relay 3rd

U/10 girls freestyle relay 3rd

U/12 boys freestyle relay 2nd

Hockey

Today we had a representative from the Corangamite Lakers hockey team at school giving lessons to all our Gr 3-6 children, it was great fun and only a few sore shins!

Wellbeing

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

Parish Bulletin

LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

Building Program

The capital works project rolls on with our retaining walls almost complete and the foundations being prepared for pouring over the school holidays. Having the cement trucks coming on site over the holidays is a much safer option than during term. So far, apart from a little dust and noise, there has been minimal disruption to our school programs. 

Known Dates

Below is a list of known dates for the rest of this term and next term.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

P&F Meeting

The next meeting of the P&F will be held on Tuesday the 26th of March at 6:30pm in the staffroom. If you are considering helping with the roles advertised over the last two newsletters, we would love to see you at the meeting.

ANZAC Day

Thursday 25th of April is ANZAC Day and St Patrick's students are invited to join the parade for the march. We will meet at the clocktower  9:45am in school uniform to prepare for the march at 10am to the  war memorial for the formal ceremony. Our school leaders will lay a wreath on behalf of the school community.

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday this week and during the holidays.

Lucas P, Stirling M, Lawson R, Hazel P, Maddison H, Vanessa H, Hudson W, Cess E, Essi M, Liam P, Willa P, Pippa W, Max H, Landon R, Quinann R, Eliza K, Orla M & Roux M

Lions Eye Health Program

The Camperdown Lions Club will be coming to school on Monday the 22nd of April to complete eye test screenings.

If you have a child in Foundation, Grade 6 or your child is new to the school they will be bringing home a Lions form for you to complete and return. If your child is not in those particular years and you wish for them to be tested please contact the office for a form to be sent home.

If you wish for your child to participate in this,  please return the form by  Thursday 28th March.

Royal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal

Your child would have brought home a Good Friday Appeal envelope.

If you wish to donate to this worthy cause please have your envelope returned to the office by  Thursday the 28th March.

Community Events

Easter Fun in Cobden

April School Holiday Camp

Ray White Easter Colouring Comp

Corangamite Lakers Hockey Club

Camperdown Theatre Company Inc.