TERM 1
8th April - Sausage Sizzle (Fundraising Project Compassion)
11th April - Last day of Term 1 (12.30pm Finish)
20th April - Easter Sunday
28th April - School Resumes Term 2
TERM 2
31st April Wednesday- Camp Year 5/6
Students must be at school at 8.30am and will return on Friday 2nd May at 3.00pm
Dear Parents/Caregivers
HARMONY DAY
Our St Patrick’s community celebrated this special day on Friday, 21st March 2025, with a Liturgy of the Word to thank God for our diverse and unique school community. A vibrant and colourful parade followed, with participants in National Dress or orange, then morning tea was provided for parents, and frosty fruits for students at recess.
SPORTS DAY
Last week concluded with our exciting school Sports Day, with students enthusiastically donning their house colours. It was wonderful to see so many parents showing their support throughout the day. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Nicole Johnson, our dedicated PE teacher, for preparing the students during Term 1 lessons and to the staff who arrived early to set up. Ms. Johnson’s commitment to fostering sporting opportunities is truly commendable. Congratulations to all the students for their efforts and encouragement of one another!
The winning team for 2025 was
GOLD - McDonald
PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Effective communication builds strong parent-teacher partnerships, fostering discussions that positively impact academic success and student aspirations. This week’s Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews have been valuable, and thanks go to all parents who participated. Those unable to attend are encouraged to arrange an alternative meeting time. Appointments to meet with teachers can be made throughout the year to discuss student progress.
PROJECT COMPASSION
As we are nearing the end of the Liturgical Season of Lent, it is time to return the Project Compassion boxes to school with any donations you might have collected. If you would like a tax receipt, please fill in the flap at the top of the box and we will forward it to Caritas. They will send you a receipt if you request one. We thank you for your generosity.
SCHOOL CLOSURE - TERM 1
A quick reminder:
In all things love
Barbara Ahern and Anne Marie Platten
The Leadership Team
Families have been collecting money for Project Compassion in the boxes handed out earlier in the term. Please return the boxes to school before the end of term. The theme for 2025 is ‘Unite Against Poverty’ and the money raised will be donated to communities in need who are supported by Caritas Australia through the Project Compassion program.
Together, we can make a difference for those who need our generosity and help to live a healthy life.
On Tuesday 8th April we will be having a Sausage Sizzle.
1 Sausage - $3.00
2 Sausage - $5.00
(Halal, Vegetarian and GF Bread options)
PLEASE RETURN ORDER FORMS & MONEY by Friday 4th April to the Front Office.
EVERYONE BELONGS
Once again, St Patrick?s School yard was filled with colour and excitement as we celebrated our amazing diverse multicultural community on March 21, Harmony Day. As we came together to share our individual stories and unite as one school community, we remembered that Everyone Belongs. Special thanks to the family and community members who could join us and everyone for making such a big effort to help us celebrate this special day.
Sports Day unfolded under a blazing sun, buzzing with excitement and energy. The air was filled with happy faces, loud cheering, and endless enthusiasm as participants gave their all in each event. The races were fast and thrilling, with everyone pushing their limits while the crowd rallied in support.
Great participation brought out the best in every team, fostering a spirit of unity and fun. The vibes remained high throughout the day, and in the end, Gold Team - MacDonald claimed the overall victory, celebrating with pride. A huge congratulations to MacDonald Team for taking out 1st place with an impressive 1482 points! Followed closely by Tenison in 2nd place with 1306 points, and MacKillop Team came in 3rd with 1293 points.
It was a fantastic day of joy, effort, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who joined us on the day, especially those who assisted with events/ scoring retrieving equipment and for those who joined in our staff relay at the end of the day. It was a lovely way to finish the day!
Nicole Johnson
Class & PE Teacher
2025 Sports Day Champions
Congratulations to team
GOLD - McDONALD
House Captains - Hamish and Ava
CONGRATULATIONS to our Age group Champions for their individuals' performances on the day:
| Yr 5 Champions | Yr 5 Runner Up | Yr 6 Champions | Yr 6 Runner up | |
| Male | Ramon | Thivian | Mathias | Roxy |
| Female | Nyikok | Joanna | Ali | Sophie |
Marathon for Cancer Council
Fr Charles Lukati, Parish Priest of the Croydon Park Parish, will run the Clare Valley Marathon on Sunday April 6th to raise money for Cancer Council SA.
By running the marathon, Fr Charles is living out the call of Pope Francis in this Jubilee Year to be a Pilgrim of Hope "always on the move."
Please help him to support everyone affected by cancer, by donating to this Cancer Council Fundraising Event.
The target has been set at $20,000.
Let’s see how far we can reach!
OPEN - MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
PLEASE ORDER ON QKR APP before 9AM
OPEN - MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
8.30am - 10am
PLEASE ORDER ON QKR APP before 9AM
A friendly reminder to those families, who do not have a direct debit set up, that Term 1 school fees are due by the last day of Term 1 the 11/4/25
We offer direct debit, BPay, EFTPOS and also direct deductions from Centrelink payments to cater to the changing financial needs of our families at St Patrick’s School. When the direct debit payment option is selected your school fee payment is calculated over the full school year right up until the 31st of December 2025. This means smaller payments are required, making this method the most affordable way to budget for your commitment. Please come into the office or ring me on 83034500 if one of these options would better suit your financial requirements.
School Card 2025 must be applied for online each year and the instructions are in this newsletter. If you have any problems please come and see me if you are having any issues.
If at any time you are having trouble meeting your school fee commitment, or have any queries, please contact me on 8303 4500 to discuss this matter.
Christine Lavender
Finance Officer
URGENT - CAMP PAYMENTS
Year 5/6 Camp will be in the first week of TERM 2
PLEASE Pay through the QKR APP or Pay by Cash or Card at the Front Office.
All payments must be made before the end of TERM 1
Also please return the CAMP PERMISSION FORM signed
Hi Everyone
Welcome, If you require our services, please register on www.campaustralia.com.au and follow the link.
Hours of Operation
Before School - 7AM - 8.30AM
After School - 3.10PM (2.30PM Tues) - 6PM
We offer breakfast for the children in the morning and fresh fruit and second snack after school. Kids will enjoy sports, art and crafts,
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
School concludes at 12:30 pm on Friday, 11th April : OSHC will be available from 12.30pm - 6.00pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
OSHC services WILL NOT be available at St Patrick's School however you can book in 2 other Locations.
You can book with Camp Australia www.campaustralia.com.au or Call 1300 105 343
Kind Regards Michele Oldrey, OSHC Director
For all enquiries and Bookings Please call - Ph 0447 141 518
PLAYGROUP 2025
Wednesday & Fridays
From 9.30AM - 11.30AM throughout the terms.
Playgroup, family fun for families with children under 5 years
Playgroup SA has partnered with the Office for the Early Years (Department of Education) to provide free development checks for children aged 12 months to 4 years. The checks provide an opportunity to monitor your child’s development, identify any concerns and celebrate milestones. A development check helps to monitor whether a child is meeting the milestones for their age (such as dressing or talking). Please note this is not a health check.
Please contact Chau Tran 8303 4500 if you would like further information or would like to book in child development check.
