Term 3 Week 4

From the Principal

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already in Week 4 of Term 3! The term is moving quickly, and it’s been fantastic to see students engaged in their learning and involved in a wide range of activities.

Last week’s Athletics Day was a great success—congratulations to all students who participated and showed such positive sportsmanship. A big well done to Xavier, our overall winners, and to all our age group champions. We’re now looking ahead to the next exciting event: the Interschool Athletic Sports in Donald on Thursday, August 22. We wish all our  students the best as they represent our school—go team St. Pat's!

Next week is Book Week, and we have a range of activities planned to celebrate reading and storytelling. Don’t forget our Dress-Up Parade on Thursday at 9:00am—families are warmly invited to attend and enjoy the fun with us.

Meanwhile, musical rehearsals are well underway, and it's been fantastic to watch our students developing their performance skills with such energy and enthusiasm. We’ll be sharing more about the show and performance dates soon—stay tuned!

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. It’s always a pleasure to work together to create such a positive school environment.

Warm regards,

Trinity

Upcoming Events

Book Week

Next week, we’ll be celebrating Book Week, a special time to recognise the joy and importance of reading. Throughout the week, students will take part in a range of fun activities designed to inspire a love of books and storytelling. These will include shared reading sessions, book-themed lessons, library events, and lots of opportunities to explore our favourite stories and characters.

A major highlight will be our Dress-Up Day on Thursday, where students are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character. Whether it’s a classic storybook hero, a magical creature, or someone from a much-loved recent read, we can’t wait to see the creativity on display!

We’ll be holding a Book Week Parade on Thursday morning, August 21st, from 9:00am, and families are warmly invited to attend. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see the fantastic costumes, celebrate a love of reading, and be part of this special school event.

Book Week is always a special time at school and a great reminder of how books can entertain, inspire, and bring us together. We’re looking forward to a fantastic week ahead!

Athletics Sports in Donald

We’re excited to announce that students will be heading to Donald next Friday, August 22, to represent our school at the Interschool Athletics Carnival.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their athletic skills, sportsmanship, and team spirit alongside peers from other schools in the district.

Buses will leave the school at 9:00am and return at approximately 2:30pm, ensuring all students are back in time for their regular bus travels home.

Students will compete in a variety of track and field events, and we’re proud of the effort they’ve put into preparing. Families are warmly invited to attend and cheer on our athletes—it promises to be a fun and exciting day!

Good luck to all our competitors—we’re cheering for you all the way!

School Musical

We are excited to announce our upcoming school musical, taking place on Thursday, September 18th!

This much-anticipated event will showcase the incredible talent and hard work of our students, who have been rehearsing tirelessly to bring this production to life.

Families, friends, and community members are all invited to join us for an unforgettable event filled with music, drama, and creativity.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or attending your first school musical, we promise a performance that will entertain and inspire.

More information regarding performance times, costumes, and other important details will be sent home soon—so stay tuned!

School Camps 2025

We’re thrilled to share that our upcoming school camps for Grades 5 & 6 and Grades 3 & 4 are just around the corner!

Grades 5 & 6 will venture down to PGL Campaspe at Tylden, near the Macedon Ranges, from Tuesday October 14th to Friday October 17th. 

Grades 3 & 4  will head north to the Billabong Ranch at Echuca from Wednesday December 3rd to Friday December 5th.

These camps are a fantastic opportunity for students to build friendships, develop independence, and take part in a range of fun and educational activities outside the classroom.

Each camp has been carefully planned to ensure a safe, engaging, and memorable experience for all students.

Information packs, including details about camp activities, packing lists, and permission documents, will be sent home soon.

We’re looking forward to exciting adventures and can’t wait to share more with you shortly!

*Stars of the Week *

Athletic Sports

What an incredible day of school spirit, sportsmanship, and standout achievements!

Every student participated with pride, giving their best and showing fantastic encouragement for one another.

A huge thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and community members who came along to cheer and support our athletes – your presence truly made the day special.

Congratulations to Xavier House on taking out the overall victory with an outstanding performance across the board!

A big well done to all our age group champions and reserve champions – your hard work and determination were on full display.

We’re so proud of everyone who took part – what a great celebration of sport, effort, and school spirit!

100 Days of Prep

This week, our Prep students celebrated a big milestone—100 days of school!

It was a fun-filled day full of activities, creativity, and lots of smiles.

From counting to 100 to dressing up as 100-year-olds, the Preps showed just how much they’ve learned and grown.

Well done to all our wonderful Prep students on reaching this exciting moment in their first year of school!

Book Fair 2025 - Thank you!

📚 Book Fair Success – Thank You!

A big thank you to all the families who supported our recent Book Fair!

It was a wonderful success, with lots of excited students exploring new books and finding stories to enjoy at home.

Your support not only encourages a love of reading but also helps us purchase new learning resources and books for our classrooms.

We truly appreciate the school community coming together to support literacy and learning in such a meaningful way.

Tree Fundraiser

We're excited to launch our Tree Fundraiser in conjunction with Greentime Nursery! Every deciduous tree purchased during August helps support our school and contributes to a greener community. Whether you're after a  tree for your garden or a tree to support local wildlife, there’s something for everyone. Let’s grow together—support the fundraiser and make a lasting impact!

School TV-Dealing With Disappointment

SPECIAL REPORT: Dealing With Disappointment

Our Diocesan Community

Please find below the link for the July 2025 edition of “Our Diocesan Community”.

Dates for 2025

Community Notices

Child Safe Standards

Child Safe Standard 6

Child Safe Standard 6: 

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

This standard focuses on ensuring that people who work with children and young people are suitable and supported to act in a child safe way. Schools should make child safety and wellbeing a key consideration when recruiting staff and volunteers.

As part of this standard, schools must:

• develop robust procedures to ensure only suitable people work with children
• supervise staff and volunteers to ensure they prioritise the safety of children
• support staff and volunteers to understand their responsibilities.

If you have any concerns or questions related to child safety, our Child Safety Officer, Trinity Johns, is available to support students, families, and staff.

At St. Pat’s, every child belongs.