Term 3, Week 7, 2023 School Newsletter
News from the Principal
Dear Families,
Another busy fortnight has gone by here at St Patrick's.
On Monday 14th August our amazing, hard working Foundation class celebrated their biggest journey of learning so far, by reaching the milestone of 100 days of learning. It was so much fun seeing the children dressed up as 'oldies'.... they had a well deserved celebration. Well done to Mrs J and Miss Chloe for all thier planning and preparation.
On Tuesday 15th August, our Year 5 students were invited to Damascus College. They had a fantastic experience and a glimpse into what a day in the life of a high school student is like. The SEED days are wonderful for students and we look forward to next year for our current Year 4 students to experience similar opportunities.
Book Week celebrations were a lot of fun for our whole community. It was a pleasure to see the children so engaged with their favourite characters from their favourite books. A great reminder in the pleasure we can get from reading and especially reading with our children.
I thank the children and parents/caregivers for all their hard work that went into making Book Week so fun for everyone.
Next week, Monday, 28th August at 9.15am we have our immersive activity for the book Circle, written by Jeannie Baker. We will be walking into town as a whole school, to the wetlands off Lyndhurst Street in Gordon.
Children are able to bring binoculars with them and a small snack if required. All parents are welcome to join in, please just let your child's teacher know via Dojo.
Planning is underway for 2024 with regards to class structures and I encourage parents to contact me if they have any questions regarding their own child(ren) and their learning in 2024. At our core is that each child is learning to their full potential and recieves indivdual learning at their point of need.
Next week is gearing up to be another busy one, ending next week with our Father's Day breakfast and assembly. Enjoy the weekend and see you all Monday.
Paul
100 Days of Learning Celebration
SEED Secondary Education Experience Day Year 5 Students
On Tuesday, 15th August, our year 5 students, Macy, Rose, Elle and Lily were invitied to Damascus College to experience what a day is like on a secondary campus.
Macy said, 'During art we got to use our imagination and let our imagination go wild. It was a bit different, I enjoyed myself'.
Rose was pleased as, 'we had a go at sports and I got to know new people in our group from different schools. I enjoyed myself!'.
Elle wasn't surprised and it was how she was expecting it to be.
Lily thought 'the Damascus kids were nice' and she learnt that the teachers were walking around the school during break time, she didn't know they did that at high school too.
Book Week 2023
Book Week celebrations were in full swing this week! The children were invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. A big thankyou to our children and their families for such an amazing effort in dressing up, this is such a great way to celebrate our love of reading together with our children.
Dean Kite Festival
School Beanie
Our beanies have arrived and are already keeping us warm and toasty!!
As previously advised they are $20 per beanie and available from school.
Parents can purchase directly from the office - or send an envelope with the students. Alternatively funds can be transferred via direct debit to the school's account:
BSB 083 532
ACCOUNT 853 788 944 (NAB)
Please reference using surname and beanie.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 6, 2023.
Dear Families,
Please see below Issue 6 Scholastic Book Club. You can click on the link to access the latest brochure, or alternatively hard copy brochures are available from the school office foyer.
Orders are due in by Friday 25th August. Thank you.
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.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office on 5368 9495.
ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION
St Patrick's College invites any interested community members to the 2025, Year 7 information session on Wednesday, 30th August at 5pm.
Any questions please contact St Patrick's College on 5331 1688.
Damascus College Information Session
Rapid Antigen Test
We have rapid antigen tests available if anyone would like to take one home.
They are in the foyer, or alternatively call the school and we will ensure one gets put into your child's bag.
Gordon Parish Mass
Please note: Vigil Mass every 4th Saturday at St Brigid's- Ballan at 6pm
(No Sunday Mass when Vigil Mass scheduled)
1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday | |
Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Ballan/Clarke’s Hill | Springbank |
Sunday 8.45am | Gordon | Bungaree | Gordon | Gordon | Bungaree |
Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan |
School Term Dates
Gordon Shop Hot school lunches available every Thursday (unless otherwise advised)
Term Three Dates
Wednesday, 30th August - Father's Day Stall
Friday, 1st September - Father's Day Breakfast 7.30am - 8.45am
Friday, 1st September - Assembly - Father's Day focus - 3.00pm
Thursday, 14th September - Art Show - 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Friday, 15th September - Last day of Term 3 - concludes at 1.15pm
Term Four Dates
Monday, 2nd October - Commence Term 4
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
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.
Music lessons
