Dear St Patrick’s families,

It was wonderful to gather as a school and parish community, to witness the Confirmation of 22 young people, on Saturday evening. Thank you to Mrs Howe for preparing the children so beautifully for this special sacrament and to parents for their commitment to the preparation program.

WR PUBLIC SPEAKING RESULTS: We are so very proud of both Abigail and Taite who headed off to Young yesterday to take part in the WR Public Speaking finals. Abigail was selected as the winner of the Year 6 division and Taite was selected as the winner of the Year 5 division. They will both now head to the Archdiocesan Public Speaking final to be held in Goulburn later this term. Congratulations to both Abigail and Taite on this wonderful achievement.

SCHOOL UNIFORM: Thank you to parents for ensuring that students were in the correct school uniform for school photos last week. We ask you continued support by ensuring that school uniform is worn correctly everyday. Jewellery, make up and hair requirements also form part of our school policy. The Uniform Policy is available on our website if you need to check for any requirements.

OPENING AND BLESSING: Preparations are well underway for our Opening and Blessing on Friday 8 September. Parents are most welcome to join us in celebrating this special event. Please remember to RSVP to Jacki by Wednesday 30 August, if you or family members would like to be part of this special celebration.

2024 SCHOOL ENROLMENTS: Please continue to encourage anyone wishing to find out more about our fabulous school, to ring for a tour or more information. We are accepting enrolments now for 2024 in all class levels. Staffing for 2024 is highly dependent on enrolment numbers for the following year. If you know anyone wishing to enrol at St Patrick’s, please encourage them to do so ASAP.

FAITH IN LEARNING RECOGNITION AWARDS: This Thursday, I will accompany Mrs Howe to the Recognition Awards Mass in Canberra where she will be presented with the 2023 Mission Award. It has been wonderful to have so many school and community members pass on positive comments about how deserving Mrs Howe is of this award.

Our best wishes go to Lachlan Morgan, Taite Johnson, Chase Robinson and Lane Johnson as they participate in the Archdiocesan Athletics Carnival today.

Christine Baron

Principal

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