Principal's Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
Week 6 marks halfway through our final school term. We know the rest of the term will move by very quickly with lots of dates and important events coming up. One of our most anticipated events, is coming up this week!
ALICE THE MUSICAL is finally being brought to life on stage after having to cancel the event in 2022 and rescheduling in 2023. My deepest gratitude and thanks, goes out to the amazing St Patrick’s staff team for their tireless efforts, patience, and energy to ensure this musical went ahead despite this being one of our busiest terms. Thank you also to our amazing students, who have put all their effort and energy in making this show come alive. A big shout out to parents who have assisted with props and stage decorations over the past few weeks as well. Your assistance has been most appreciated. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our two fabulous stage productions this week!
2023 PREPARATION: Planning and preparation are now underway for the 2023 school year. CECG staff will be visiting St Patrick’s over the next few weeks to help support the changeover to Tech One office management system, 2023 School budget preparation and 2023 school planning including future directions with the CATALYST program as well as other exciting school programs.
MR TARRON MAKEHAM: We are delighted to welcome Mr Tarron Makeham to join our school team in 2023. Mr Makeham comes with previous teaching experience at Franklin and Snowy Valleys school in Tumut. He visited our school last week to meet staff and students and an opportunity to familiarise himself with our school policies and procedures in preparation for 2023. Mr Makeham is delighted to be joining in our team next year and will bring additional skills, ideas, and experience to our school community.
SEMESTER TWO REPORTS: Teachers are currently undertaking assessments in preparation for Semester Two reports. Reports will be available to parents on Wednesday 7th December. It is important that students attend school regularly so that assessment data can be collated in preparation for reports. Parent/Teacher interviews will be available on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th December on request from parents.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Our final Community Council Meeting will be held tonight at 6.15pm. If you are interested in joining this dedicated group of parents in 2023, please ensure you have sent your nomination into Kim Paton or myself, before tonight’s meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic production of Alice the Musical this week! No doubt you join with the staff in being incredibly proud and amazed of the talent and creativity of each and every student at St Patrick’s school, despite whether they hold a major or minor role. They are simply amazing!
Christine Baron
Principal
St Patrick, Pray for Us.