Hope is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivate for a patiently waiting and awakening spirit. What do we hope for ourselves, for our community, our local and universal church and for the whole world amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
‘Pray and stay awake.’ [Mk.13:33] is an invitation
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From the Principal...
Dear Families,
Well, what an interesting few weeks we have had here in SA. Thankfully, the lockdown was not as long as expected, and we could return to our regular school program. I acknowledge how difficult it can be to have the students at home on a day they would usually
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Diary Dates
2020 - Term 4
Friday 4 December
Student Christmas Party
Tuesday 8 December
Christmas Mass at The Monastery @ 6pm
Thursday 10 December
Last day of school for students, finishing at 3pm
Friday 11 December
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Junior Class Adventures
Each week the Junior Class have accessed the school bus to visit Mitcham Playground. Students have enjoyed exploring the different play equipment. They have confidently accessed the swings and climbing equipment and have challenged themselves to try new things.
Georgie Mahoney - Junior Class Teacher
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Senior West Christmas Activities
The Senior West Class is reading Christmas stories including “Wombat Divine” and “Santa’s Aussie Holiday” in readiness for the Christmas season. We have also started making Christmas decorations, including a beautiful Nativity scene that is on display in the school front office.
Marie Giannakos
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2021 Permission Forms
A reminder that permission forms for 2021 are now due. This includes the Student Information Check List, General Excursion Permission Form, and the 2021 General Medical Record. Thank you to those who have returned their forms. Please ensure any outstanding forms are returned to the school office by Monday 30 November 2020, thank you.
Note:
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2021 Term Dates
Term 1
Wednesday 27 January to Thursday 8 April 2021
Term 2
Wednesday 28 April to Friday 2 July 2021
Term 3
Tuesday 20 July to Friday 24 September 2021
Term 4
Tuesday 12 October to Thursday 9 December 2021
The
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Catholic School Parents SA
The South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) is pleased to announce the formation of Catholic School Parents SA as the new representative body of Catholic school parents.
Catholic School Parents SA will connect with parent groups across the 101 Catholic Schools in the State.
Chair of SACCS, Professor Denis
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Hope is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivate for a patiently waiting and awakening spirit. What do we hope for ourselves, for our community, our local and universal church and for the whole world amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
‘Pray and stay awake.’ [Mk.13:33] is an invitation from Jesus in the Advent period which commences this weekend. How do we during this time take up this invitation to become a habitual rhythm of our daily lives not just in this moment, but into the future? Not just in the most difficult times, but in all those events in your life?
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Dear Families,
Well, what an interesting few weeks we have had here in SA. Thankfully, the lockdown was not as long as expected, and we could return to our regular school program. I acknowledge how difficult it can be to have the students at home on a day they would usually be at school but of course we need to adhere to government restrictions. I am committed to keeping staff, students and families safe and I truly appreciate your support through these challenging times.
The end of the year is fast approaching, and planning is well underway for our slightly different Christmas Party and Christmas Mass. We will keep you up to date if any changes need to be made as government updates come to hand.
Classes and staffing are almost finalized for 2021 and we will share these with families before the end of the term.
I am delighted to announce that Georgie Mahoney has been appointed to the Permanent Teaching Position – Early Years / Primary Focus. Georgie is currently in the role on a contract basis.
Georgie brings amazing expertise, passion and commitment to this role and I am sure you join me in congratulating her on this well-deserved permanent teaching role at St Patrick’s Special School.
Included in this newsletter is the announcement of Catholic School Parents SA as the new representative body of Catholic school parents. I Invite you to read the press release and we look forward to new ways of engaging with you in 2021.
Stay safe, stay well and stay cool!
Kind regards,
Cathy
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2020 - Term 4
Friday 4 December
Student Christmas Party
Tuesday 8 December
Christmas Mass at The Monastery @ 6pm
Thursday 10 December
Last day of school for students, finishing at 3pm
Friday 11 December
Staff Professional Development Day
2021 - Term 1
Wednesday 27 January
Students return to school
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Each week the Junior Class have accessed the school bus to visit Mitcham Playground. Students have enjoyed exploring the different play equipment. They have confidently accessed the swings and climbing equipment and have challenged themselves to try new things.
Georgie Mahoney - Junior Class Teacher
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Senior West Christmas Activities
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The Senior West Class is reading Christmas stories including “Wombat Divine” and “Santa’s Aussie Holiday” in readiness for the Christmas season. We have also started making Christmas decorations, including a beautiful Nativity scene that is on display in the school front office.
Marie Giannakos - Senior West Class Teacher
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A reminder that permission forms for 2021 are now due. This includes the Student Information Check List, General Excursion Permission Form, and the 2021 General Medical Record. Thank you to those who have returned their forms. Please ensure any outstanding forms are returned to the school office by Monday 30 November 2020, thank you.
Note: Please return Health Care Plans and Medication Authorities prior to Wednesday 20 January 2021.
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Term 1
Wednesday 27 January to Thursday 8 April 2021
Term 2
Wednesday 28 April to Friday 2 July 2021
Term 3
Tuesday 20 July to Friday 24 September 2021
Term 4
Tuesday 12 October to Thursday 9 December 2021
The above dates are the students' first and last days of term.
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Catholic School Parents SA
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The South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) is pleased to announce the formation of Catholic School Parents SA as the new representative body of Catholic school parents.
Catholic School Parents SA will connect with parent groups across the 101 Catholic Schools in the State.
Chair of SACCS, Professor Denis Ralph, said “Parents and carers have always played a pivotal role in the success of Catholic schools in South Australia. This new parent representative and advocacy body will further enhance parent engagement and participation in the education and care of children and young people in Catholic schools in South Australia.”
In 2020, the Commission engaged an independent reviewer to consult with parents in all Catholic schools to seek their feedback as to whether they felt they had an adequate voice in the education of their children and what kind of support they would like to see in the future.
“While acknowledging that the current structures have served parents and our school communities well in the past, the review recognised that parents and carers have busy lives and are looking for new ways to engage in and support the education of their children,” Professor Ralph said.
Catholic School Parents SA will be closely aligned with Catholic School Parents Australia, the national body that represents and advocates for parents and carers of children and young people in Catholic schools across Australia, and will seek to have broad representation of parents of students in our schools.
The new group will:
- Engage in a program of listening to the needs of parents across Catholic schools
- Advocate for improved funding and support for children and young people in Catholic schools and preschools
- Ensure parent voice in policy development
- Represent parents on a range of committees and working parties
- Participate in the work of Catholic School Parents Australia.
“We are excited by the opportunity to engage with parents in our schools in new ways in 2021 and beyond,” Professor Ralph said.
Schools will receive further information early in 2021.
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