Dear Parents and Carers,

We have enjoyed a really busy start to Term One with so many school events already taking place. Our Opening School Mass last Friday was a beautiful celebration acknowledging our 2025 school leaders and an opportunity to formally welcome our Kindergarten students. Thank you to Mrs Howe for organising such a wonderful celebration and Fr Joe for celebrating Mass with us.

WR SWIMMING CARNIVAL: Congratulations to the students who represented St Patrick’s at the WR Swimming carnival in Tumut yesterday. Perfect weather conditions prevailed all day and the students’ efforts and sportsmanship were a credit to them all. Thank you to Mrs Wilson and Mr Makeham for supporting the swimmers yesterday. We would also like to congratulate Lane Johnson for receiving Runner Up Junior Boys Champion. Well done Lane.

2025 MEET & GREET/PARENT INFORMATION EVENING will be held tonight from 5.00-7.00pm. Thank you to families who have indicated they will be attending. It is always a great opportunity to connect with our families and provide more information about class programs and activities. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s teacher and ask for a copy of the information. Thank you to the School Community Council members who have offered to cook the BBQ for our families. Their support is greatly appreciated.

PRAYERS FOR POPE FRANCIS: Please keep Pope Francis in your prayers as he battles a serious health condition in hospital. Pope Francis is regarded widely as a compassionate and humble leader with a deep commitment to making the world a better place for everyone. We pray that Pope Francis receives the rest, healing and care he needs.

PRINCIPAL RETREAT: I will be attending the annual Principal Retreat in Bowral next week from Tuesday to Friday. Mrs Wilson will be in charge at St Patrick’s during this time.

Best wishes for a great week.

Christine Baron

Principal

St Patrick, Pray for us