Newsletter 4 - 21st March 2024
- Principal Report
- Term Dates
- Calendar of Events
- Staff News
- School Fees - Second Instalment
- Student of the Week & House Raffle Winners
- School Wide Positive Behaviour Award
- 2024 Soccer Season - Registrations Open
- Book Club Issue 2 - Closes 22nd March
- St Patrick's Day Raffle
- Qkr! Android Phone Issue - Resolved
- ATSI News - Mrs Kingshott
- School Holiday Tennis Camp
- St Patrick’s Catholic Church
- Allergy Aware School
St Patrick’s Mini Market - Sunday 17th March
On Sunday, we held our St Patrick’s Mini Market to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The classes organised items to sell at the market stalls, including preserves, cakes and sweets, craft, plant and produce, raising over $3000.00 on the day. We would like to thank staff for their contributions to the market’s success. The market was organised by Megan Meech, with many staff members contributing to organising class stalls, raffle prizes, and setting up and working on the stalls on the day. We would like to thank families and the community for attending the market and the following businesses for their generous donations.
Arriving at School Before 8:30 am.
A number of students have been arriving at school before 8:30 a.m. each morning. As there are no teachers on duty before this time, students are expected to sit on benches and wait until the classrooms are opened. Students are the responsibility of their parents before 8:30 a.m. If you are waiting with your child before 8:30 a.m., please do not allow them on the playground equipment as this encourages others to do the same. If you need to drop your child off before 8:30 a.m. please remind them to sit quietly and wait for the doors to open. If any students are found to be playing and not sitting quietly, parents will be called and asked not to bring them before this time.
Communication
Any parents wanting to communicate with a teacher you can do so through the following ways:
- A brief comment regarding any information that may impact your child's day at morning drop off before 8.45am
- Student Diaries
- For any concerns about your child, parents can book a meeting through our St Pats email: stpatslat@catholic.tas.edu.au or phone the office on 64261626
Please do not email teachers directly.
Student Wellbeing Officer
This year, we have employed D’Arne Adams as our Student Wellbeing Officer. D’Arne’s role is to complement existing programs that enhance student health and wellbeing. The Student Wellbeing Officer supports the various programs that are being implemented in the school including, Grow Your Mind, School Wide Positive Behaviour, Child Safety. Students are provided with support for friendship issues, social connectedness, social skills, and emotional regulation students will also have the opportunity to participate in the broader school community, such as breakfast club and lunchtime activities.
Lent
Giving back during Lent
There is a long tradition of giving something up for Lent. In the Christian tradition, the forty days originated from Jesus’ forty days and nights in the wilderness. Ever since, people have followed this in a variety of ways, giving up specific items (abstaining) or having meat-free days during Lent.
What to give up for Lent
Giving something up is a simple way to combine the three Lenten pillars of fasting, prayer and almsgiving into one charitable activity. Some of the things that you can give up during Lent include:
- Junk food
- Coffee
- Chocolate
- Single-use plastic
- Social media
- Watching TV
Want to give up something during Lent while also giving back to communities in need? You can start your own fundraiser and ask your family and friends to sponsor you. By turning your personal Lenten challenge into a fundraiser, you can help support vulnerable communities around the world to forge a path out of poverty.
Retrieved from Caritas Australia https://www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion/lent/
Prayer for Lent
Heavenly Father, as we enter this Lenten season, change our hearts and help us to fast from those things that keep us far from you and feast on the things that draw us closer to you.
The response to our petitions is, ‘Lord, change our hearts.’
Lord, we ask your grace –
To fast from judging others and feast on what makes them special,
To fast from unkind words and feast on kindness,
To fast from getting angry and feast on being patient,
To fast from worry and feast on trusting God,
To fast from complaining and feast on gratitude,
To fast from conflict and feast on understanding,
To fast from selfishness and feast on helping others,
To fast from discouragement and feast on hope,
To fast from doubt and feast on faith,
To fast from a heart that is closed and feast on a heart that is open to you.
Have a great week
Carmen Aylott
Principal
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.)
March
| Friday 22nd |
Inquiring Minds 9.00am - 10.30am St Patrick Feast Activity Day - Green Theme Dress Day & Sausage Sizzle - Gold Coin Donation (No Canteen) |
| Wednesday 27th |
School Assembly - All Welcome 2.15pm |
| Friday 29th - Tuesday 2nd April | Good Friday - Easter Break Commences |
April
| Wednesday 10th | School Assembly - All Welcome 2.15pm |
| Thursday 11th | Last Day of Term - Students |
| Friday 12th | Student Free Day - Staff PD Day |
| Thursday 25th | ANZAC Day |
2024 Board Meetings
|
Term 1 |
Tuesday 27th February - Annual General Meeting 6.00pm Tuesday 9th April - 6.00pm |
| Term 2 |
Tuesday 21st May 6.00pm |
| Term 3 |
Tuesday 13th August - 6.00pm |
| Term 4 |
Tuesday 5th November - 6.00pm Tuesday 3rd December - 6.00pm |
On Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th Ms Zeleznik, Mrs Meech, Mrs Jak & Mrs Marshall will be attending Teaching Matters seminar. Mrs Lockyer will teach Year 2, Mrs Mac will teach Year 1 & Mrs Caroll-Jones will teach Prep.
On the 28th March the second instalment is due. Thank you to families who have returned their Payment Arrangement form indicating their payment plan and payment method.
To families who have not returned their Payment Arrangement form, please complete this as soon as convenient. This form needs to be completed and signed by both parents/guardians (as per your child’s enrolment form). The form will then be in place for the duration of your child/s enrolment.
School Fees - Early payment discount
A 3% early payment discount will be offered on Fees (tuition fees only), if paid in full before the 31st March 2024. Please reduce your full fees by the listed discount below if paying in full by the 31st March 2024. To families who have already paid in full, a credit has been applied to your account to be used at a later date.
- 1 student family, the discount $53.10 = $2,006.90
- 2 student family discount $106.20 = $3,723.80
- 3 student family discount $143.40 = $4,925.60
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your 2024 school fees and payment arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact me via the school (6426 1626) or email (lennice.leonard@catholic.tas.
Lennice Leonard
School Business Manager
Congratulations to the following students who have received Student of the Week.
Prep
Year 2
Year 3
Esther for always being helpful towards staff and her peers.
Year 4
Archer for his enthusiastic approach to his learning.
Ellie for being a responsible learner and using her initiative to help others. for his positive attitude and application towards all Mathematics tasks.
Year 6
Jed for the outstanding time, effort and creativity you put into your Family Tree project.
Congratulations to our House Raffle winners this week:
Dooley - Emilia
Martyn - Zoey C
Byrne - C.J
Registration for the 2024 Soccer Season is now open. The website has been upgraded and we have been waiting for confirmation from Devonport Junior Soccer Association that it is ready to go. Due to the wait time for the upgraded website, the registration period is late to open; therefore, registration will need to be completed in a shorter timeframe than in previous years. Registrations need to be completed by Thursday 28th March.
Players
Please follow the following link to open the registration page for players.
https://rego.prd.letsplayfootball.au/participant/product-details/1152
If you are registering your child for the first time the account will be in your name and then you link your child/ren to your account.
This year there are some additional questions/steps that are required to be completed during the registration process. You will be required to select an ID form (Birth Certificate, Photo ID) but will not need to upload this into the system.
Any child registering who is over the age of 12 must upload a photo into their registration profile – this is a FIFA requirement. At the end of the registration process if you have not uploaded a photo for any child under 12, you will see a photo of a girl (Charlie Groom) this is a picture used system wide. The registration is still valid in your child’s name.
Coaches
All Coaches will be required to register via this link – teams will not be able to take the field until we have a registered coach with a current WWVP, all coaches will need to complete the mandatory school safeguard briefing.
https://rego.prd.letsplayfootball.au/participant/product-details/1150
Ticket to Play Vouchers
If you have a Ticket to Play Voucher this year you will need to contact Tameka Harris for a separate registration link and a copy of your TTP voucher. I will then send you the registration link and the coupon number that you require to apply to your registration. If you do not use this link to register your TTP – you will need to use your voucher for another sport, this cannot be added after you have registered and paid.
Devonport Junior Development Squad
If your child will be participating in School Soccer and the DJSA development squad, you can register your child for both of these via this website. This will require a separate registration link – please contact me for this link.
The 2024 Soccer Season will start on Saturday, April 13, with the second round of matches played on Saturday, May 4th, following the term break. The registration website is being upgraded and is currently not open as soon as this is available it will be advised to families.
All coaches this year will be required to register online and provide a current WWVP card. They will also need to complete the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office Safeguard Briefing for volunteers.
Please refer to the following website to keep updated with the latest news and what's happening at the Devonport Junior Soccer Club throughout the season.
Devonport Junior Soccer Website
St Patrick’s Day Raffle Winners
1st prize: Trailer load of wood donated by St Patrick’s School Staff.
Louis Vince
2nd prize: $100 voucher donated by Latrobe IGA Xpress.
Phoebe Sutton
3rd prize: Dried & preserved floral arrangement donated by Floral & Felt.
Michael P
4th Prize: Wild Ride Cycles pack.
Lilly Stubbs
5th prize: $50 voucher donated by The Workshop Café, Port Sorell.
Minnie
6th prize: $50 voucher donated by Morse’s Butchery.
Liam Butler
7th prize: Wine pack donated by Ghost Rock Wines.
Christy Branch
8th prize: Wild Ride Cycles pack.
Stuzys
9th prize: Coffee Pack donated by Leaping Goat Coffee.
Tony R
10th prize: Coffee Pack donated by Leaping Goat Coffee.
Rogers
11th prize: Coffee Pack donated by Leaping Goat Coffee.
Marlene H
12th prize: Coffee Pack donated by Leaping Goat Coffee.
Colby Dick
13th prize: Indoor plant donated by Divine Plants.
Toni M
14th prize: $30 voucher donated by Emelda’s Shoes.
Marney B
15th prize: $25 voucher donated by Belly’s Bar & Grill.
Jack Chapman
16th prize: $25 voucher donated by Belly’s Bar & Grill.
Anthony Family
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for our raffle.
All winners have now been contacted.
The Android Phone issue on Qkr! has now been resolved, parents/users can now download the App from the Google Play Store. Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Qkr! is the app that we use for our school canteen.
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/
A reminder to our school community that St Patrick's is an Allergy Aware School.