Newsletter 24/06/2024 Term 2 Week 11

Prayer

From the Principal

Dear parents and carers,

The final week of term is here and the excitement of our school performances is almost upon us. Our students are coping well with the change of routine, the lateness of an 11 week term and the extra pressure of rehearsals. We look forward to seeing everyone over the next three days.

School Reports

Staff have been working very hard with our students to complete assessment tasks to make clear statements on each child's learning on the Semester 2 school reports. These will become available late on Thursday 27th of June to give families time to read them over the term break before our parent/teacher interviews early next term.

School Production Update

On Tuesday, students can wear either school uniform or sports uniform.

Could all cast members be at school by 5.30pm Wednesday and Thursday night.

All other students are to be at school by 6.30pm. 

We are asking our parent community for help to pack up the Mercy stadium for our School Performance on the morning of Friday 28th June. It will be to pack up all the chairs, props and stage. If you are able to help, please contact the school office. Children are welcome to wear sport uniform or normal uniform with runners over the next 3 days as there will be additional time outside. It is very cold in the stadium so if you are attending, please wear lots of warm clothing. 

St Patrick's Sports Tops

If your child has participated in any of the inter-school sports this year, can you please check your cupboards for any football jumpers or athletics tops and return them to school as soon as possible.

Students of the Week

Milo Monkeys Birthday

Our Foundation children enjoyed a celebration for Milo Monkeys birthday last Thursday. All the children looked fantastic dressed up!

The children visited the Camperdown kindergarten and enjoyed a hot chip lunch and birthday cake!

Wellbeing

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

Parish Bulletin

LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

Cleaning Position

Our cleaner is unwell and will be absent from school for approximately 2 months. We are seeking a parent or community member to fill in some or all of this role. She currently works 4 hours an evening, 4 days a week but times are very flexible. If you are interested in this paid position, please contact the school office. 

Save the date

Our St Patrick's Trivia Night is being held on Friday August 2nd,  pop this in your diary!

This is always a great social night for the St Pat's parent community and a  great initiative of our P&F. Please contact the school office ASAP to book a table or join with others to make a table.

Known Dates

Below is a list of known dates at this stage for the rest of this year.

NCCD Fact Sheet

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Robbie Burns Festival

We had students participate in the Robert Burns Celtic Festival Art and Poetry Competition.

Congratulations to the following students from our school who were among the placegetters.

Robert Burns’ Poem to be illustrated was
    “A Rosebud by my Early Morning Walk”. 

Grade 1/2: 2nd Maxwell Hutt
              
Grade 3/4:  3rd Orla Myers

POETRY.   An Acrostic Poem: “My Early Walk” or “My Walk”

 Grade 3/4: 1st Josh Fleming
                     2nd Amelia Mitchell
                     3rd Lila Alexander

  The winning School by points was Camperdown College.

  The prizes were awarded at the Family Ceilidh [Bush Dance] in the Theatre Royal
  on Saturday night.

5/6 Humanities Expo

Last week the Grade 5/6 students hosted a Humanities Expo of all the work they have done this term on European settlement in Australia. Each of our Junior and Middle classes viewed the exhibit before family and friends arrived to enjoy the show. Well done Seniors, it was an incredible production.

Warrnambool Eisteddfod

Last Wednesday, Lilah Alexander and Emma Lillie played with other local string students in the Corangamite Schools' String Orchestra in the String Ensemble Section at Warrnambool Eisteddfod, and gained Second Place!
On Thursday, Lilah and Emma competed in two different  String Solos Sections. Lilah was delighted to gain First Place in her Section! The Eisteddfod Adjudicator said she enjoyed Lilah's performance because she used lots of dynamics (playing loudly and softly)! Both girls had to perform two pieces each. Emma also gave a very mature performance with a beautiful violin tone.Congratulations, Lilah and Emma!!Fiona PughStrings Teacher

Watch this, Space!

The production will be held in the MRC stadium this week. Tuesday the 25th June at 12 noon, Wednesday the 26th June and Thursday the 27th June at 7pm. 

Tickets on sale now via Trybooking for $5 per person! Please find the QR code or link below to purchase your tickets.

 https://www.trybooking.com/CSPBF.

Pre-school children are free of charge, no need to buy a ticket!

Movie Night

The P&F are running a movie night in Warrnambool during the school holidays, Wednesday July 3rd.

Save the date and come along for a fun evening!

Tickets are available for purchase from the office.

Percy Jackson Book

P&F Fundraiser

St Pat's Pot O’Gold Draw!
Win Camperdown Cash to spend at any business of your choice in postcode 3260.

Prize values -  1st $2000     2nd $1000     3rd $500
Tickets $20 each 

You can purchase your tickets online via the following  link

https://www.trybooking.com/CRFYB or use the QR code below.

P&F Meeting

Our next meeting of the St Patrick's P&F will be held on Tuesday 16th of July at 6pm in the staffroom. All parents are welcome to attend and help organise and run the fundraising and social opportinities for our school.

TheirCare

Enrolments are now open!

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.

We look forward to welcoming TheirCare to the St Patrick’s Primary School Camperdown community in 2024.

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

Birthdays

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

Judd D, Lydia W, Bryce M, Ariana S, Grace B, Sylvia H, Harry F, Emmett H & Harper T

Community Events

Donations needed

Michelle from Future Freight in conjunction with Rotary Terang are sending a crate across to Botswana and are asking for the following donations.

Rotary Botswana is in desperate need of baby clothes, up to size 1, any warm blankets and wheelchairs. Rotary Botswana supports the Riverside community hospital and the Dukwi refugee camp.

They always need primary school age books to send to schools in both Uganda and Botswana.

They also collect secondhand glasses and hearing aids.

Any donations for the above items would be very much appreciated.

Auskick School holiday Program

Junior Spring Season Basketball Registration

Camperdown Stadium

Positive Partnerships Autism Workshop

Camperdown Junior Girl Guides

School Holiday Netball Skills Sessions