Gordon Parish Mass
LITURGIES /WEEKLY MASSES | |||||
Day & Time | 1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday |
Saturday 6pm* or 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Ballan* Clarkes Hill | Springbank |
Sunday 8.45am or 9am* | Gordon* | Bungaree | Gordon* | Gordon* | Bungaree |
Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | |
Playgroup
Playgroup is a fun and relaxed opportunity for children, parents, families and communities to come together for play and social interaction.
It is an inviting and relaxing atmosphere and all families are welcome to join in, it is held from 9am until 10.30am every Monday in the school hall. Heaters are turned on, it will be warm and toasty, tea and coffee making facilities available and story time with our foundation teacher and students.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office on 5368 9495.
🎄 Playgroup Christmas 🎄
It looks like there has been a special delivery for all of our playgroup children! We look forward to seeing them this last week, it has been a joy having them and their families in each week, getting to know others in the community and watching the kids grow with confidence and having fun.
Music lessons
We are now taking bookings for 2024 music lessons. If you would like any information please contact Tim on 0450 904 464 and he can discuss with you.
News from the Principal
Dear Families,
We enter into our last full week of the 2023 school year and it is astounding how quickly time passes when we look back. Our last week is one where we look to celebrate all students and their achievements , especially our senior students who have come to the end of their primary journey and are ready for the next step. I have enjoyed getting to know them as young adults and we have always been proud of them and I hope they will remember St. Patrick's fondly.
We've all spent time this week in our new learning groups this week and with staff changes it was indeed a new adventure, with 2024 looking like one full of opportunities. If that wasn't fun enough, cinema and Adventure Park excursions along with a magnificent Christmas lunch from our wonderful families truly made it a special week.
Our Foundation - Year 2 students participated in their first Stay-Back in the past fortnight with Mrs J, Mr. Lamb and Miss Chloe and the intrepid campers were very excited for the experience and it was wonderfully prepered by staff. Well done team.
Over the last week of school ground works will begin outside to redesign the garden area on the ramp area, adding new steps and garden, with fencing built for our new and extended playground equipment that has been ordered. As you can see below some of the equipment that will really add some exciting oportunities for our students.
Reports will be available to families from next Tuesday via PAM - if a paper copy is required we can accommodate this request.
Enjoy the weekend, stay safe and dry and we'll look forward to a fanatastic last week at St. Patrick's.
Paul
We had a fantastic second and third transition day for 2024 Foundation students. Already on the matt learning and having fun!
A busy fortnight!!
What a fun and busy week we have had! We had the sunshine make an appearance for our year 5/6 excursion to Adventure Park. The F-year 4 had a day out too, they went to the movies and watched Wish. A fun day was had by all. Our students have also had fun finding the cheeky Christmas Elf who has come to visit.
Whole School Christmas Lunch 2023
Such a lovely afternoon spent eating and being merry! Today is a real highlight of the school year and we thank the parents who made it possible. Thankyou Gwen, Shannyn, Louise, Michelle, Sharon, Rosie, Nadia, Allisha, Kate, Pip and Rhonda your assistance with all the shopping, cooking, serving, baking and cleaning up, your time is precious and thankyou for sharing it and making the day memorable for the children. It always makes me thankful to be a part of such a caring community.
Foundation - Year 2 Stay Back
Gordon Fire Brigade
The whole school was lucky to have Captain Dianne and Lieutenant Tom come to speak to us about fire safety. We thank them for generously donating their time to speak with us about fire safety and all we need to know about calling 000.
After a successful grant application by our dedicated Parents and Friends we have now purchased and installed a defibrillator for our school and the wider community. It is in the foyer of the building and can currently be accessed from 6.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday as we work towards allowing 24 hour access to the whole community and families.
An absolute lifesaving gift which we hope to never use.
Year 6, Then & Now - 2017 - 2023
Eva Pamic Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite books when I was younger was all of the Dr Zeus books.
My favourite sports are soccer and horse riding, I like them both because I do them.
My best memory from school is Year 6 camp because it was fun and I was with my friends.
In ten years time I will hopefully be a veterinarian.
My advice for younger students is to always be kind and to listen to your teachers.
I am going to Damascus College in 2024.
Angela Tran Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite book to read is The Bad Guys.
My favourite sport is soccer because when I play I get to be with my friends and I like playing all positions, it is fun!
My best memories from school are spending time with my friends.
In ten years time I will maybe be an artist, every time I make a new piece of art I get to use my imagination.
My advice to younger students is to make new friends and use all opportunities provided to you.
I am going to Loreto College in 2024.
Jez Barnes Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite book is Specky Magee.
My favourtite sport is footy.
My best memory from school is going to Adventure Park with my mates.
In ten years time I hope to be an AFL player.
My advice to younger students is to always be nice to your teachers.
I am going to Siena Catholic College on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.
Jobe Blazko Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite book is Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
My favourite sport is footy because I am good at it.
My best memory from school is Jack falling in the bin.
In ten years time hopefully I am in some kind of trade.
My advice to younger students is to just have fun!
I am going to Damascus College in 2024.
Aidan Hughes Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite book is Fromelles. It is about the bloodiest day in Australian history.
My favourite sport is soccer because it is fun and the whole world is engaged with it.
My best memory from school is being with my mates.
In ten years time I hope to be a professional soccer player for any country.
My advice to younger students is to just keep it real.
I am going to Damascus College in 2024.
Ollie Hutchinson-Everist Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite book is Where's Waldo.
My favourite sport is football because it is fun to play.
My best memory from school is playing outside.
In ten years time I hope to be a cook, I think it is fun to cook.
My advice to younger students is to focus in class.
I am going to Damascus College in 2024.
Dylan Van Egmond Profile - Year 6 - Class of 2023
My favourite book is Gallipoli.
My favourite sport is football, it is fun and a country sport.
My best memories from school are playing games with my mates.
In ten years time I will hopefully be an AFL player.
My advice to younger students is to stick with school and learn.
I am going to Mount Clear College in 2024.
Information regarding the Sacramental program for St Patrick's Parish for 2024.
The Sacramental program is for students in Year 4 and above. If families are interested in the preparation for Baptism for all children of school age (7 years and up), please see the section on how you may begin this process.
Enrolment forms are available from the office if you require one for your family.
Dear Parents
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being at all students at St.
Patrick’s, we are reaching out to inquire about any unnotified asthma or allergy plans that may be in
place for your child.
Your child’s health and safety are our top priorities and your cooperation in providing this information is greatly appreciated.
If your child has been diagnosed with asthma or allergies (also seasonal), we kindly request that you
inform us of any existing plans or protocols that should be followed while they are at school. This
information will help us better understand your child’s needs and enable us to respond
appropriately in case of health related situations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any
questions or concerns.
School Term Dates
Gordon Shop Hot school lunches available every Thursday (unless otherwise advised)
Term Four Dates
Thursday, 14th December - Whole School Mass - 2pm - 3.30pm
Thursday, 14th December - Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday, 15th December - Last day of Term 4 - Concludes at 3.3opm
Term One Dates 2024
Tuesday, 30th January - School Commences
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is key to our strong sense of community across the School. There are many threads to the programme – both formal and informal – and all have the intention of addressing the well-being of each student at their individual point of need.
Vivian Lunt is the Pastoral Care Worker at our school. She is a qualified and a very professional and caring Pastoral Care Worker employed at our school every Thursday.
Vivian works with individual children on request, small groups and parents and families as required. All interactions remain strictly confidential.
If any family would like to access this service, either for themselves personally or their child, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Vivian.
Gordon Parish Mass
LITURGIES /WEEKLY MASSES | |||||
Day & Time | 1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday |
Saturday 6pm* or 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Ballan* Clarkes Hill | Springbank |
Sunday 8.45am or 9am* | Gordon* | Bungaree | Gordon* | Gordon* | Bungaree |
Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | |
Playgroup
Playgroup is a fun and relaxed opportunity for children, parents, families and communities to come together for play and social interaction.
It is an inviting and relaxing atmosphere and all families are welcome to join in, it is held from 9am until 10.30am every Monday in the school hall. Heaters are turned on, it will be warm and toasty, tea and coffee making facilities available and story time with our foundation teacher and students.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office on 5368 9495.
Story-Time
Story-time during playgroup on a Monday with our Foundation students and teacher. Such a fun and engaging activity for the playgroup children to sit and join in with the big school kids!
Music lessons
News from the Principal
Dear Families,
Week Eight is drawing to a close with a total of 15 days to see out the academic year. It is amazing to observe the reserved Foundation students of January who know show such confidence in class and playground, whilst I see myself losing the height battle with our ever growing Year six students. We wish them all the succes as they have their secondary orientation day next Tuesday and slowly begin to leave us. We do look forward to celebrating their milestone of primary school both at our end of year Mass and graduation dinner on Thursday, 14th December. A reminder that Mass is for all families as it is a celebration of learning for all our students.
We welcome our 2024 Foundation students for their second orientation day next Monday, with all students spending time with their new class teachers on Monday, 4th December between the morning block (9:00am - 11:00am). There is an air of excitement for all about new beginnings.
This week I announced our new School Advisory Council members for the 2024-2025 term and I hope that all parents thank these parents for their willingness to contribute in this way - Susannah Berens, Marcus Ruthen, Sharon Waters and Rosie Nicholson. We will gather for our final meeting on Thursday and I wil give all parents an update of our discussions following Thursday.
One item for SAC on Thursday will be school fees structure for 2024. Fees are calculated by each school given a Direct Measure of Income (DMI) score introduced in 2020 by the Federal Government using data from the tax office to find the median (average) income of a school community. They then send to schools this data and a Capacity To Contribute table that identifies what is believed to be a fair and reasonable parent contribution for a school community. This year our DMI was 97 (Catholic primary schools in Ballarat range from high 80s to 100) and fees were set accordingly. I will share our fee structure to families in the first week of December, and whilst a slight change, I am always aware of families' needs and our school is open to educate all students, regardless of income.
School reports for Semester Two are currently being compiled and whilst we work within traditional Foundation - Year Six class structure, we look at each child's learning journey across a whole year and ensure they grow at their potential. This personal model ensures we treat each child as individual learners and not just as a number. And our students are indeed all beautful individual learners.
Enjoy the weekend and we'll look forward to Week Nine come Monday.
Paul
After a successful grant application by our dedicated Parents and Friends we have now purchased and installed a defibrillator for our school and the wider community. It is in the foyer of the building and can currently be accessed from 6.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday as we work towards allowing 24 hour access to the whole community and families.
An absolute lifesaving gift which we hope to never use.
It was a happy first transition day for our 2024 Foundation students! Great big happy smiles all around!!
Our students at St Thomas Moore Primary School today, participating in the Karuta Japanese card tournament. A lot of fun had by all! Thanks to Sensei Kirrily for all her hard work and enthusiam.
Whole School Christmas Lunch 2023
Every year some of our parents host a whole school Christmas lunch for students and staff. This is a meal that is usually a roast dinner with a surprise dessert!
It is a fun afternoon and a real highlight of the school year for the students and staff.
This year it will be on Wednesday, 6th December, an order form will go home closer to the date.
Thankyou to all the volunteers for helping and baking on the day!!
An order form will go home on Monday 27th November.
End of an Era
St Brendan's Primary School of Dunnstown warmly invites you to celebrate with them the "End of an Era".
Saturday, 25th November from 2pm onwards there will be a celebration at the school, including face painting, Kelly Sports, afternoon tea and official proceedings.
If you would like to attend a Carvery Dinner from 6pm to 8pm please RSVP directly to St Brendan's on 5334 7604.
Information regarding the Sacramental program for St Patrick's Parish for 2024.
The Sacramental program is for students in Year 4 and above. If families are interested in the preparation for Baptism for all children of school age (7 years and up), please see the section on how you may begin this process.
Enrolment forms are available from the office if you require one for your family.
Dear Parents
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being at all students at St.
Patrick’s, we are reaching out to inquire about any unnotified asthma or allergy plans that may be in
place for your child.
Your child’s health and safety are our top priorities and your cooperation in providing this information is greatly appreciated.
If your child has been diagnosed with asthma or allergies (also seasonal), we kindly request that you
inform us of any existing plans or protocols that should be followed while they are at school. This
information will help us better understand your child’s needs and enable us to respond
appropriately in case of health related situations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any
questions or concerns.
Please follow the link for the latest Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Please have orders in by Monday 27th November to allow for delivery before the end of the term. If you place an order and they are a gift, please let Julie or Nadia know in the office so that books are not delivered to the children.
Book Club provides families with an affordable and convenient way to bring the best in children’s literature into their homes. Each issue contains curated, age-appropriate titles that have been carefully selected and levelled by a dedicated team of professional booklovers.
Scholastic operates on a unique model, proudly partnering with Australian schools and educators for over 50 years. As well as bridging the important class-to-home reading gap, Book Club also benefits Australian schools—for every Book Club order placed, Scholastic gives back 15% of the order spend to schools to purchase valuable educational resources via its Scholastic Rewards program.
School Term Dates
Gordon Shop Hot school lunches available every Thursday (unless otherwise advised)
Term Four Dates
Thursday, 30th November - Stay Back - Foundation, Year 1 & Year 2 - 2pm - 7pm
Friday, 24th November - Japanese Card Tournament - Year 5/6
Monday, 27th November - Foundation Orientation Day #2 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Monday, 4th December - Foundation Orientation Day #3 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Tuesday, 5th December - Cinema Excursion - Foundation - Year 4
Tuesday, 5th December - Adventure Park - Year 5/6
Wednesday, 6th December - Whole School Christmas Lunch
Thursday, 14th December - Whole School Mass - 2pm - 3.30pm
Thursday, 14th December - Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday, 15th December - Last day of Term 4 - Concludes at 3.3opm
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is key to our strong sense of community across the School. There are many threads to the programme – both formal and informal – and all have the intention of addressing the well-being of each student at their individual point of need.
Vivian Lunt is the Pastoral Care Worker at our school. She is a qualified and a very professional and caring Pastoral Care Worker employed at our school every Thursday.
Vivian works with individual children on request, small groups and parents and families as required. All interactions remain strictly confidential.
If any family would like to access this service, either for themselves personally or their child, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Vivian.
Gordon Parish Mass
LITURGIES /WEEKLY MASSES | |||||
Day & Time | 1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday |
Saturday 6pm* or 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Ballan* Clarkes Hill | Springbank |
Sunday 8.45am or 9am* | Gordon* | Bungaree | Gordon* | Gordon* | Bungaree |
Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | |
Playgroup
Playgroup is a fun and relaxed opportunity for children, parents, families and communities to come together for play and social interaction.
It is an inviting and relaxing atmosphere and all families are welcome to join in, it is held from 9am until 10.30am every Monday in the school hall. Heaters are turned on, it will be warm and toasty, tea and coffee making facilities available and story time with our foundation teacher and students.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office on 5368 9495.
Story-Time
Story-time during playgroup on a Monday with our Foundation students and teacher. Such a fun and engaging activity for the playgroup children to sit and join in with the big school kids!
Music lessons
News from the Principal
Dear Families,
Whilst this past week has been a short school week, it has been a busy one!
Today we hosted 21 members of the Catholic Education Leadership Team for their monthly meeting. Our Years 3/4 and 5/6 students did a wonderful job of meeting and greeting our guests as they enetered the school and then taking them on a guided tour of our school. I could hear lots of wonderful conversations taking place and it was a joy observing our students as leaders within the school. Well doneto our middle and senior leaders.
It is beginning to seem like Christmas with our school, as part of the Moorabool Shire Christmas initative, given 3 Christmas Trees to decorate with our immmense imaginations. They will be displayed in the Main Street of our beuatiful town from early December. We'll keep you updated on their progress.
Thankyou to the Ballan Community Bendigo Bank and our Parents & Friends for supporting our school and wider community with acquiring the funding to provide our school with a life saving defibrillator. This is wonderful for us and the community. It will be mounted in our hallway with access to be eventually 24 hours a day. Next week I will attend a community meeting to talk of its importance to our comunity and the wider population we support.
Mrs. J and myself met all our 2024 Foundation students over the past fortnight and they are going to be wonderful additions to our school family. We look forward to our orientation program commencing on Monday, 20th November with all children meeting new teachers for 2024 on Monday, 4th December.
School reports for Semester Two are currently being compiled and whilst we work within traditional Foundation - Year Six class structure, we look at each child's learning journey across a whole year and ensure they grow at their potential. This personal model ensures we treat each child as individual learners and not just as a number.
Enjoy the weekend and we'll look forward to week seven come Monday.
Paul
Mission Fete Day
The spirit of generosity and giving on Mission Fete Day was showcased through our Biggest Day of the Year!
It was wonderful to see the children so enthusiastic on the day and right through the whole process. From deciding what charity they would like to donate funds to, coming up with a fundraising idea, designing advertisments for their stalls and so much more! It was great to see so many families come along and support the children and the day.
A total of $1,097.70 was raised - so well done to one and all on a very successful Mission Fete Day!
Grade 3/4 Snapshot of Mission Fete Day
Please enjoy the following recount of the Mission Fete Day event by our very talented Grade 3/4 class.
The Moorabool Shire has given us 3 Christmas trees to decorate, here are our senior students painting them and getting them ready. They will be on display in the Main Street of Gordon from early December.
Whole School Christmas Lunch 2023
Every year some of our parents host a whole school Christmas lunch for students and staff. This is a meal that is usually a roast dinner with a surprise dessert!
It is a fun afternoon and a real highlight of the school year for the students and staff.
This year it will be on Wednesday, 6th December, an order form will go home closer to the date.
End of an Era
St Brendan's Primary School of Dunnstown warmly invites you to celebrate with them the "End of an Era".
Saturday, 25th November from 2pm onwards there will be a celebration at the school, including face painting, Kelly Sports, afternoon tea and official proceedings.
If you would like to attend a Carvery Dinner from 6pm to 8pm please RSVP directly to St Brendan's on 5334 7604.
Dear Parents
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being at all students at St.
Patrick’s, we are reaching out to inquire about any unnotified asthma or allergy plans that may be in
place for your child.
Your child’s health and safety are our top priorities and your cooperation in providing this information is greatly appreciated.
If your child has been diagnosed with asthma or allergies (also seasonal), we kindly request that you
inform us of any existing plans or protocols that should be followed while they are at school. This
information will help us better understand your child’s needs and enable us to respond
appropriately in case of health related situations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any
questions or concerns.
Please follow the link for the latest Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Please have orders in by Monday 27th November to allow for delivery before the end of the term. If you place an order and they are a gift, please let Julie or Nadia know in the office so that books are not delivered to the children.
Book Club provides families with an affordable and convenient way to bring the best in children’s literature into their homes. Each issue contains curated, age-appropriate titles that have been carefully selected and levelled by a dedicated team of professional booklovers.
Scholastic operates on a unique model, proudly partnering with Australian schools and educators for over 50 years. As well as bridging the important class-to-home reading gap, Book Club also benefits Australian schools—for every Book Club order placed, Scholastic gives back 15% of the order spend to schools to purchase valuable educational resources via its Scholastic Rewards program.
School Term Dates
Gordon Shop Hot school lunches available every Thursday (unless otherwise advised)
Term Four Dates
Thursday, 30th November - Stay Back - Foundation, Year 1 & Year 2 - 2pm - 7pm
Monday, 20th November - Foundation Orientation Day #1 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Monday, 27th November - Foundation Orientation Day #2 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Monday, 4th December - Foundation Orientation Day #3 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Tuesday, 5th December - Adventure Park - Year 5/6
Wednesday, 6th December - Whole School Christmas Lunch
Thursday, 14th December - Whole School Mass - 2pm - 3.30pm
Thursday, 14th December - Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday, 15th December - Last day of Term 4 - Concludes at 3.3opm
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is key to our strong sense of community across the School. There are many threads to the programme – both formal and informal – and all have the intention of addressing the well-being of each student at their individual point of need.
Vivian Lunt is the Pastoral Care Worker at our school. She is a qualified and a very professional and caring Pastoral Care Worker employed at our school every Thursday.
Vivian works with individual children on request, small groups and parents and families as required. All interactions remain strictly confidential.
If any family would like to access this service, either for themselves personally or their child, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Vivian.
Gordon Parish Mass
LITURGIES /WEEKLY MASSES | |||||
Day & Time | 1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday |
Saturday 6pm* or 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Ballan* Clarkes Hill | Springbank |
Sunday 8.45am or 9am* | Gordon* | Bungaree | Gordon* | Gordon* | Bungaree |
Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | |
Playgroup
Playgroup is a fun and relaxed opportunity for children, parents, families and communities to come together for play and social interaction.
It is an inviting and relaxing atmosphere and all families are welcome to join in, it is held from 9am until 10.30am every Monday in the school hall. Heaters are turned on, it will be warm and toasty, tea and coffee making facilities available and story time with our foundation teacher and students.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office on 5368 9495.
Story-Time
Story-time during playgroup on a Monday with our Foundation students and teacher. Such a fun and engaging activity for the playgroup children to sit and join in with the big school kids!
Music lessons
News from the Principal
Dear Families,
We come to the end of another busy week, highlighted by our Grandparents and special persons day. It's an absolute joy to see school alive with many generations sharing what school was like and is now. We look forward to it now being an annual event but as I siad to those present, always feel welcome anytime to visit and see how learning continually evolves at St. Patrick's.
Next week we begin our Foundation interviews for 2024 and I marvel at how far our current Foundation students have grown since our first meeting in late 2022. Their confidence, emerging personalities and joy for learning make the role of educators so rewarding.
Today we also recognised those who shape the young minds at school on World Teacher's Day. All staff (teachers, LSOs and administration) are dedicated professionals always wanting the best for each child and the way all staff know each child's journey shows their passion for educating the future generation. I am very proud to work alongside each of them.
Next week will end with a celebration with our Mission Fete on Friday. Everyone is welcome to lunch from 12.45pm with stalls open from 1.15pm. We pray for good weather to aid us to have a great day.
Our Parents and Friends have been notified that they have been successful in a grant to build a new playground area and an extension to our current one. Allisha, Cathryn and Rhonda are to be congratulated for their commitment to our school. You can read below an outline of installations that will take place in the coming months.
As we enter Term Four staffing is almost finalised along with our 2024 Year Level structure. This will be shared with families next week. Learning for each student is personalised and we work on achieving growth across 12 months and our classes will be structured to reflect that. There will be some changes to both staff and classes and these will be shared with families by mid term. If you have any questions about your child please make an appointment to meet with me or email at school on principal@spgrodon.catholic.edu.au
Enjoy the weekend.
Paul
Grandparents Day
It was wonderful to see the Grandparents and special people on Tuesday. A child’s interactions with their grandparent are often their first interactions with an older person. The relationship between grandparents and young people help to create and foster positive attitudes toward ageing and older people and it was so heartwarming to see this amongst our own community.
Thankyou to everyone for taking the time to come to St Patrick's and celebrate these wonderful people in our student's lives.
PARENTS & FRIENDS UPDATE
Term 4 is flying by and we have been busy behind the scenes! Our major fundraising event for 2023, the St Patrick's Recipe Book, was launched at the art show. Our cover design competition was presented to the students, and they came up with some amazing pieces of feature artwork! Mr. Paul McDowell was given the judges hat and he selected works to include on the cover. Congratualtions to Mabel, Emma, Lucy, Pippa, Macy, Izzy, Ruby and Jez on having your works published and taking home a Rebel Sport voucher. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all students (and their families), staff and sponsors for their contributions toward our amazing book. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be used in the new developments around the school, including the installation of new playground equipment and a safety upgrade to one of our major playground access points. With your help and support, we have raised over $3o00 to date. The Gordon Shop, Old Wallace Garage, Bungaree General Store, Millrose Quilting & Gallery and Half Pace General store have sold books on our behalf, so we thank them for their continued support with our fundraising endeavours. There is a limited number of cookbooks available for purchase. If you haven't had a chance to snap one up, or would like to purchase one (or more), please contact the P&F via email and we will get your order to you. Alternatively, you can purchase one at the Old Wallace Garage.
Over the past week we were delighted to receive some exciting news from the Moorabool Wind Farm. Our grant application for continued playground works was successful! We were awarded just over $52, 000 to complete our playround works, which include an expansion and development of the top playgrond area (near the existing playground), as well as an exciting addition to the 9 square playground area (near the oval). Our aim is to have the expansion works completed by Term 1, so the new equipment can be ordered, installed, utilised and enjoyed by all by mid-year 2024. Thanks to the Moorabool Wind Farm for making these developments a reality. In addition to these developments and with the help of our fundraising efforts, we will be replacing the old wooden step leading to the playground with a much safer, up to standard concrete installation. This will make the area and the playground landing a safe space for all!
Our last event for the term incorporates a family-friendly night of celebration, entertainment and reflection - the 2023 St Patrick's School Christmas Carols. This will be a great way to gather as a whole school community, before farewelling our year 6 students and breaking for the end of the school year. More details will follow over the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled and commence the vocal cord preparations!!
Rhonda, Cathryn & Allisha
End of an Era
St Brendan's Primary School of Dunnstown warmly invites you to celebrate with them the "End of an Era".
Saturday, 25th November from 2pm onwards there will be a celebration at the school, including face painting, Kelly Sports, afternoon tea and official proceedings.
If you would like to attend a Carvery Dinner from 6pm to 8pm please RSVP directly to St Brendan's on 5334 7604.
Dear Parents
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being at all students at St.
Patrick’s, we are reaching out to inquire about any unnotified asthma or allergy plans that may be in
place for your child.
Your child’s health and safety are our top priorities and your cooperation in providing this information is greatly appreciated.
If your child has been diagnosed with asthma or allergies (also seasonal), we kindly request that you
inform us of any existing plans or protocols that should be followed while they are at school. This
information will help us better understand your child’s needs and enable us to respond
appropriately in case of health related situations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any
questions or concerns.
Book Club provides families with an affordable and convenient way to bring the best in children’s literature into their homes. Each issue contains curated, age-appropriate titles that have been carefully selected and levelled by a dedicated team of professional booklovers.
Scholastic operates on a unique model, proudly partnering with Australian schools and educators for over 50 years. As well as bridging the important class-to-home reading gap, Book Club also benefits Australian schools—for every Book Club order placed, Scholastic gives back 15% of the order spend to schools to purchase valuable educational resources via its Scholastic Rewards program.
School Term Dates
Gordon Shop Hot school lunches available every Thursday (unless otherwise advised)
Term Four Dates
Thursday, 30th November - Stay Back - Foundatioin, Year 1 & Year 2 - 2pm - 7pm
Friday, 3rd November - Mission Day
Monday, 6th November - Curriculum Day - School Closed
Tuesday, 7th November - Melbourne Cup - Public Holiday
Monday, 20th November - Foundation Orientation Day #1 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Monday, 27th November - Foundation Orientation Day #2 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Monday, 4th December - Foundation Orientation Day #3 - 9.15am - 11.45am
Tuesday, 5th December - Adventure Park - Year 5/6
Wednesday, 13th December - Whole School Christmas Lunch
Thursday, 14th December - Whole School Mass - 2pm - 3.30pm
Thursday, 14th December - Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday, 15th December - Last day of Term 4 - Concludes at 3.3opm
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is key to our strong sense of community across the School. There are many threads to the programme – both formal and informal – and all have the intention of addressing the well-being of each student at their individual point of need.
Vivian Lunt is the Pastoral Care Worker at our school. She is a qualified and a very professional and caring Pastoral Care Worker employed at our school every Thursday.
Vivian works with individual children on request, small groups and parents and families as required. All interactions remain strictly confidential.
If any family would like to access this service, either for themselves personally or their child, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Vivian.