What's Happening - Reminders & Updates 28th November

2023

Term 1 - Friday 3rd February - Thursday 6th April

Term 2 - Wednesday 26th April - Friday 7th July

Term 3 - *Tuesday 25th July - Friday 29th September

Term 4 - *Tuesday 17th October - Thursday 14th December

*Student Free Days Monday 25th April, Monday 24th July, Monday 16th October.

2024

Term 1 - Wednesday 7th February - Thursday 11th April 

Term 2 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 

Term 3 - Tuesday 23rd July - Friday 27th September 

Term 4 - Tuesday 15th October - Wednesday 18th December 

*Student Free Days Friday 12th April, Monday 22nd July, Monday 14th October.

(Easter Break - Good Friday 29th March, Easter Monday 1st April, Easter Tuesday 2nd April. Return to school Wednesday 3rd April.)

November

December

Students have been invited to be involved in a class Kris Kringle. The class teachers have now allocated a classmate for whom they can purchase a small gift. The gift giving will take place on the final day of school, Thursday 14^th December.
 
Please restrict the gift to a maximum value of no more than $10.00. If all gifts could be brought to school before Thursday14^th December and left in the classroom, next to the class Christmas tree to help facilitate the joyous anticipation that characterises this special Christian season.
 
We understand that this is an expensive time of the year, and if we have any families that are not in a position to participate in the class Kris Kringle, please let the office or Mrs Aylott know and a gift will be purchased on your behalf for your child’s Kris Kringle recipient.

Mrs Stoessiger was off class yesterday, Miss Zeleznik taught Kinder. Ms Moore was away yesterday, Ms Woodcock taught Year 5. Mrs Meech is off class today and tomorrow, Mr Farquharson is teaching in Year 3. Mrs Aylott is away today at a Principal's meeting, Mr Atkins will be away tomorrow at a Deputy Principal meeting. 

Congratulations to the following students who have received Student of the Week.

Prep 

Murphy for your application towards all learning tasks.  Thank you, Murphy, for trying your best.

Year 1

Abbey for demonstrating her extensive knowledge about the Bible during Religion lessons this week.

Year 2

Year 3

Archer for his beautiful manners and for working hard on extending his skills.

Year 4

Evie Bracken for your outstanding effort in short story writing.

Well done Evie!

Year 5

Ruby for always giving her best, always being polite, kind and a great role model! Well done Ruby!

Year 6

Egan for his enthusiasm in learning about our solar system and the universe.

Congratulations to our House Raffle winners this week:

Dooley - Trixie P

Martyn - Kai A

Byrne - Dempsey C

This week all students will have the opportunity to participate with the two artists who will be at St Patrick's painting the Aboriginal Wall Mural. Can all students please bring with them a smock or old shirt to wear while they are painting. 

Mersey Leven Catholic Parish 

Mersey Leven Catholic Parish is a Catholic community made up of many people who seek together to live and share the joy of the Gospel. 

Parish Office: 90 Stewart St Devonport

Wednesday - Friday 9am - 2pm

Phone: 036424 2783 

Email: merseyleven@aohtas.org.au

See the Parish website for more information

https://www.merseylevencatholicparish.com/

Devonport Country Club is in the fortunate position of being able to offer FREE  junior girls’ golf scholarships. We have obtained funding from The Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) to support six lucky teenage girls to pursue the sport of golf. No previous skill is necessary. 

Scholarships are open to girls aged 9 to 16.   Girls new to golf may also be engaged in this program should they demonstrate a commitment to learning the sport. A willingness to learn a new skill. “This is a terrific opportunity”, said Helen Plaister, DCC Scholarship coordinator. “Not only will girls receive 24 coaching sessions with Alex Hamilton PGA Professional but also a one-year junior club membership that carries playing rights, to ensure girls can participate in club competitions and obtain a handicap”.

The Scholarship program is part of a national campaign to get more girls playing golf. Along with over 160 other golf facilities across Australia, DCC will be working closely with golf’s national body Golf Australia throughout 2024. “All we ask is that applicants display a desire and willingness to learn and therefore  improve golf skills, obtain a handicap, play in club competitions (or at least social play) and engage in any extra-curricular activity that fosters friendships between scholarship holders”. A total of 6 scholarships will be available at DCCfor 2024. For further information and to apply, please contact: Helen Plaister, Email: helen.plaister1950@gmail.com  Or, Mobile; 0488233905 Helen Plaister - DCC Junior Girls Coordinator.

Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life are critical for their development. The experiences they have can shape who they become as an adult. We realise the importance of these years and ensure that our SETUP sessions are full of play-based activities that allow children to investigate and learn in their own way.

Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening and interacting with you helps your child learn the skills they need for life. These skills include communicating, thinking, solving problems, moving and being with other people and children. That’s why our SETUP sessions allow children time for provocative play and exploring both on their own and with other children. We do offer arts and crafts, storytime, interactive games and activities as well as outside play.

Our sessions run every Friday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m during school terms. Please bring a piece of fruit, a hat and drink bottle. Tea and coffee is provided for parents/carers. We hope to see you there!

A reminder to parents that St Patrick's is a Nut Allergy School and that we ask that parents not pack nuts or nut products in their children's lunchboxes.