Dear Parents and Carers,

The term is moving quickly along and we are grateful that to date, we have been able to operate in a reasonably regular capacity. Thank you to parents for their continued support in keeping children at home when they are unwell. It is greatly appreciated. The email that went home yesterday in regard to preparation for the possibility of returning to a Remote Learning Platform, was just to gather information about our families and students teachnological needs. I would like to emphasise that at this point of time, there is no indication from CE that we will need to go to Remote Learning but we do need to be prepared for the possibility. Please return the notes as soon as possible to assist us in understanding and meeting the needs of our families.  If you are unable to print the form from home please contact Jacki in the office and she will send home a hard copy of the form that needs to be returned. 

Our Little Learner’s Program has had a very positive start with approximately 10 children attending the program last week. Thank you to Tash Smith for providing an exciting program each week for our little people. Little Learners runs every Friday from 9.00am until 11.00am and is open to all 2022 Kindergarten students.

Our St Patrick’s School Choir launched it’s first singing session last Tuesday under the guidance of Ms Katie Campbell. Approximately 30 students, ranging from Kindergarten through to Year 6 students, attended the first session and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Under current restrictions, choir can only occur outdoors, so weekly sessions are very dependent on the weather conditions each Tuesday. The choir began learning songs for our upcoming ‘Alice the Musical’ production. Some very talented singers have already been spotted.

Congratulations to all our Year 3 to Year 6 students who presented their Public Speaking speeches last Thursday to their respective classes. We are very proud of all our students for the effort and application they put into preparing their speeches and in delivering them so professionally in front of their class mates. Public Speaking is not an easy task but it is a great life skill to have. Congratulations to Riley, Taite, Charlotte, Abigail, Hugh, Sophie, Jess and Juliette on making it through to the next level of competition. Special thanks to Mr Peter Gain who has volunteered his time to coach our speakers in preparation for next Tuesday’s speak off against McAuley.

Please continue to keep in your prayers family and friends who are in lockdown in Sydney and surrounding areas.

Christine Baron

Principal