Newsletter 08/09/2025: Term 3, Week 8

From the Principal

Dear Families,

I hope you all had the opportunity to celebrate a joyful and meaningful Father’s Day over the weekend. It’s a wonderful time to honour the fathers and father figures in our lives—their love, guidance, and steady support play such an important role in shaping our children and families. In the Catholic tradition, Father’s Day also offers us a chance to reflect on the life of St Joseph, whose example of faith, care, and quiet strength continues to inspire us in our own family lives.

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing father figures who joined us for our Father’s Day luncheon and classroom visits! Your presence brought so much joy and made the day truly special. Seeing you engage in classroom activities lit up the faces of your children and created lasting memories. Moments like these strengthen our home/school connection and remind us how important your role is in our school community. Thank you for sharing your time, warmth, and support!

This Friday at Trivia Night, we’re drawing the winner of our Pot O’ Gold Raffle—and someone is about to take home some Camperdown Cash! Win Camperdown Cash to spend at any business of your choice in postcode 3260. Prize values are $2000 for First Prize, $1000 for Second Prize and $500 for Third.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already purchased tickets and helped spread the word! If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time—don’t miss out on your opportunity to win while supporting our school community. I am looking forward to welcoming Trivia contestants into the Big Room at 7pm Friday night ready for the 7:30pm start. Our major raffle will be drawn at 8:30pm. 

There’s plenty more happening around the school, so I encourage you to read on and catch up on all the latest news. Please also take a moment to review the key dates section to ensure you’re up to speed with upcoming events, activities and our school closure day on Friday 19th September.

As always, my door is open. If you ever have any questions, concerns, or ideas you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warm regards,

Darren

Have a great week everyone.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

School Fees

Just a reminder that we are three quarters of the way through the school year! Our governing body is looking at our fee collection and will be asking questions about any fees that haven't either been paid, have a payment plan or signed paperwork very soon.  It is a requirement by DOBCEL that all school fees are paid by the end of the year. If you haven't paid your school fees yet, please contact the office ASAP.
If you need any assistance or have any questions please contact Debbie, thank you.

Intentions for 2026

It is that time of year where we are planning for the 2026 school year.

If you know that your circumstances are changing, and your children will not be attending St Patrick's next year it would be appreciated if you could please email principal@spcamperdown.catholic.edu.au so that this can be factored into our 2026 planning.

TheirCare

Unfortunately, TheirCare have informed us that they can no longer offer their services at our school.

They will be closing at the end of this term. 

Children can join the Camperdown College after school care program.

Spelling Championships

Our annual grade 5/6 Spelling Championships are in full swing.

Congratulations to the following students who achieved 35 out of 35 for week 3.

Alice D, Taleah D, Cess E, Zahlia H, Lucy K, Essi M, Ike V, Henry B, Leroy F, Eliza K, Emma L, Evie M, Anderson P & George T.

Test 4 will be held tomorrow.

5/6 Fun Day & RU OK? Day

Our annual 5/6 Fun Day is being held this Thursday the 11th of September.

5/6 parents have been sent information about this day and what it entails for your Grade 5 or 6 children.

The group activities range from sports games and stalls to obstacle courses. 

St Patrick’s students & staff will have an opportunity to pay a small fee to play these games or purchase goods. 

Students are asked to bring no more than $10 for the day.

There will be a cake stall on the day where children can purchase baked goods. 

We will also celebrate RU OK? Day.  Students are asked to wear casual clothes - yellow - on this day.

Trivia Night

Our St Patrick's Trivia Night is being held this Friday September the 12th. We still have tables available if you would like to come along for some fun!

Come dressed in AFL Finals footy gear!

This is always a great social night for the St Pat's community and a great initiative of our Parents & Friends committee.

Tickets are $20 per person. The night will be held in the Big Room. Tables are up to 10 people with BYO food + drinks, there are loads of prizes and games!

Arrival from 7pm for 7:30pm start. Our major raffle will be drawn at 8:30pm. 

Please contact the school office to book a table or join with others to make a table.

5/6 Parents - Trivia Night Reminder

This is a friendly reminder to 5/6 parents that they are asked to donate a prize for trivia night which is this Friday.

Can these donations please be brought into the office this week.

Thank you to the families that have already donated goods for the night.

Pot O' Gold 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 are $20 each. 

Every family has received 2 tickets to sell. If the tickets could be returned to the office at your earliest convenience that would be great. If you buy your tickets online, we would appreciate the paper tickets be returned to the office for re sale purposes.

We will be selling raffle tickets down the street outside the newsagency and we still require help on Thursday the 4th and 11th of September for both shifts & Friday the 12th of September on the last shift. The shifts will be 10am - 11.30am & 11.30am - 1.00pm. If you could spare some time on any of these dates and can help, please contact the office. 

Pot O' Gold Raffle

2025 Pot O' Gold Raffle Sponsors

Father's Day Celebration

Thank you to all the father's and special people that came to our Father's Day gathering last Friday.

We hope you and your families had a great day celebrating on Sunday!

My New Gallery

House Basketball

Our annual House Basketball competition is well under way. There is a competition for Grade 3/4 and 5/6 students.

3/4 remaining games were held today.

5/6 remaining games are to be held on Wednesday.

The finals are to be held this Friday the 12th of September.

Arts Night Request

Clare our arts teacher is on the lookout for aerial footage from any time period over our local area for our art show.

Any footage needs to belong to people in our community so that they can give us permission to use it, any drone footage needs to have been taken on private property.

If you any footage or know of anyone that would have some please send video of any length to cyounis@spcamperdown.catholic.edu.au 

Our Arts night will be in held in term 4 on Tuesday the 14th of October.

Uniform Reminder

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Student of the Week

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LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

Pupil Free Days

There is only 1 remaining school Closure Day which is on Friday September 19th, the last day of term 3.

Our staff will participate in a Professional Development Day on Structured Literacy.

Students are not required to come to school on this day.

Theircare is available for bookings on this day, and spots are available to book now.

The final day for students in Term 4 is Thursday the 18th of December 2025.

WELLBEING

School Dates 2025

Thursday 11/9                   5/6 Fun Day and RU OK? Day - Wear Yellow

Friday 12/9                         Trivia Night & Raffle drawn

Saturday 13/9                    Eucharist 6.30pm Cobden

Sunday 14/9                       Eucharist and Whole School Parish Mass 11.00am Camperdown

Thursday 18/9                   Footy Colours Day - Last day of Term 3

Friday 19/9                         Student Free Day - Staff PD

Tuesday 14/10                   Arts Night

Friday 17/10                        Grade 1 Excursion to Cudgee Wildlife Park

Mon 20/10-Wed 22/10   Grade 6 Camp to Melbourne

Monday 20/10                  Hoop Time 3/4 Next Level Hamilton

Monday 27/10                   Hoop Time 5/6 Next Level Hamilton

                                               Super 8's Cricket 5/6

Tuesday 28/10                 2026 Foundation Interviews 

Tuesday 4/11                     Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Tuesday 9/12                    2026 Move Up Day

Wednesday 17/12             Grade 6 Graduation - Updated 

Thursday 18/12                End of School Year Mass and Awards 

Noone's Uniform Shop

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 3 the uniform shop is open on the following days -

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

The uniform shop will be OPEN during the school holidays on Thursday 2 October 10.00am - 3.00pm.

The normal trading hours for term 4 resume from Monday 6 October as follows.

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

Birthdays

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

Baxter H & Savio D

Community Events

Great Vic Bike Ride Community Info Session in Port Campbell

The Great Victorian Bike Ride is coming to Port-Campbell on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November 2025, and Bicycle Network is excited to share what it means for the community and how you can get involved.
We’re running a community information session where we’ll share the plans, what to expect, and the opportunities for local groups and businesses. It’ll also be a good chance to ask questions and start getting organised.
Port-Cambell Information Session Wednesday 17 September 2025 5.30 – 6.30 pm Arts Space - 50 Lord St, Port-Campbell VIC 3269
If you’d like to come along, please register here so we know numbers: Register here!

2025 Youth Fest

The Dino Maniacs Show

Sing and dance with baby dinosaurs

From ‘tricera-tots’ to grown-ups, Corangamite families can sing and dance along with baby dinosaur puppets during the September school holidays.

The award-winning Dino Maniacs will perform two ‘roar-some’ shows at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown on Monday 22 September.

Council Events and Creative Industries Team Leader Tammy Young said the interactive shows star Trixi the Triceratops, cheeky Tru Blu, the mischievous Naughty Joffrey, Aussie favorites Ozzi & Oi, and the newest little star, Olive the Parasaurolophus.

“Hosted by Shaun and Tara from The Dino Maniacs, this high-energy show is packed with fun, laughter, and dinosaur-themed songs that will have the kids in ‘raptors’,” Ms Young said.

“There will be plenty of surprises, laughter, and chances to get your photo taken with the six dinosaurs.

“It’s perfect for children aged 1-8 and kids at heart!

“Book now for some ‘T-rex-ellent’ entertainment.”

When: Monday 22 September 2025, 10-11 am and 1-2 pm

Where: Theatre Royal, Camperdown

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children from events.humanitix.com/dino-baby

For more information, please call Corangamite Shire Council on 5593 7100 or email shire@corangamite.vic.gov.au.

Camperdown Community Stadium

Camperdown Show Oct 11th