Dear Parents and Carers,

Our last week of Term 3 has a number of exciting activities taking place. On Wednesday and Thursday, we are celebrating with our fabulous St Patrick’s authors, showcasing their exceptional efforts across the year. Writing has been one of our main focuses this year and it is always a celebration when we see our students grow in their potential to be wonderful authors. We hope parents will be able to take the time during those two days to visit our school and spend time reading through your child/rens published stories and leaving some positive messages.

On Wednesday afternoon, Mr David Enever, a teacher from Mater Dei Primary School in Wagga, is offering our St Patrick’s students a free concert. The concert will now take place in the Learning Hub and not the School Hall, as previously advised. David is a singer and songwriter and is keen to see his music being more widely recognised and used. He has provided the school with samples of his songs which are very appealing. We look forward to meeting David and have him share his music with us.

Special congratulations are extended to Henry Hindmarsh on his successful entry in the "Pens Against Poverty" Poetry competition. Henry has been invited to Government House along with his parents to receive the award from the Govenor General, His Excellency, Mr David Hurley, in early Term 4. Congratulations Henry on such a wonderful achievement. 

Another term concludes this Friday 27^th September.  We have several activities taking place with the SRC, Footy Day fundraiser and Mass at 12pm in St Patrick’s Church. We will conclude the week with our special Week 10 Assembly on Friday in the Learning Hub, commencing at 2.30pm.

Term 4 will begin on Monday 14^th October. Our Term 4, Staff Professional Development Day will be on Friday 8^th November with staff attending a combined Spirituality Day with staff from both St Joseph’s Adelong and St Mary’s Batlow.

May you all enjoy a restful and relaxing break over the next two weeks.

Christine Baron

Principal