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WORKER OF THE WEEK
2020 SCHOOL LEADERS
Last week on assembly we formally introduced all of Year Six students as leaders to our school community. It was shortly followed by announcing our School Captains and House Captains for 2020. Whilst there was a mixture of relief and excitement from the students who had their name read out, there was also a less noticeable yet very noteworthy response from those who delivered a speech but remained seated. They were genuinely excited for their friend’s success and recognised their achievements with great dignity. In turn, there were many of our leaders who, after receiving their badge returned to their seats to turn and recognise and acknowledge their peers. It is these little moments and observations that continue remind us of how wonderful our young people are here at St Patrick’s.
Congratulations to our elected leaders for 2020:
School Captains: Mia Smith and Oliver Case
School Vice Captains: Mikayla Bell and Callum Ryan
Trinity Captains: Taylah Tebbatt and Jacob Ritson
Trinity Vice Captain: Emily Bennett
Moore Captains: Taleah Mattiazzi and Kane Connolly
Moore Vice Captains: Bre Walsh and Mac Mattingley
Kennedy Captains: Jady Gladmann and Sidney McCullagh
Kennedy Vice Captain: Brenton Chick
Patrick Captains: Harper O'Sullivan and Cody Ryan
Patrick Vice Captain: Millie Burnett
SCHOOL AND HOUSE CAPTAINS
YEAR 6C
YEAR 6M
YEAR 6S
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MINI VINNIES
All Year 6 students are invited to join our St Patrick’s Mini Vinnies Group. Today, our 2020 Mini Vinnies team met for the first time to elect our Executive Committee. Mini Vinnies is a structured and active body of students and teachers who aim to make a difference to those who are poor, disadvantaged and marginalised. Results from today’s vote will be announced next week. |
STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Our 2020 Year 6 students will attend a student leadership conference on the 2nd March 2020. The conference is presented by a team of specialists in the area of student leadership. The learning opportunity aims to develop students’ understanding of leadership and foster the qualities of confidence, humility, empathy and reliability. The school will cover the majority of the cost for the students to attend the conference and families are asked to contribute $15 towards this learning opportunity. This will be added to the Term One fees. The conference will be held at St Patrick’s school |
SACRAMENTAL NEWS
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Our St Patrick’s Parish Sacramental Program will commence this term with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please find below the dates for this Reconciliation program:
Tuesday 25th Feb: Parent Information Session 3:30pm and 5:30pm Sat/Sun 29th February / 1st March: Enrolment Mass Cluster 1 (Tuesday 3rd 3:15pm or Thursday 5th 3:15pm) Cluster 2 (Tuesday 10th 3:15pm or Thursday 12th 3:15pm) Cluster 3 (Tuesday 17th 3:15pm or Thursday 19th 3:15pm) Tues/Wed 31st March / 1st April: Reconciliation Ceremonies 5:30pm Information Packs have been sent home to those families who have expressed an interest in our Sacramental Program. If you would like your child to participate in our St Patrick’s Parish Sacramental Program please see the office staff for an information pack. |
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YEAR 6 AT AVALON
Last Sunday 23rd February, Year 6C helped out in operating the coffee shop at Café 126 Avalon, the home for the elderly. This is an initiative that our Year Six students have been participating in for the past 7 years and it is an experience that is thoroughly enjoyed by all of the students. Mrs Heinemann and Miss Courtney supervised the children on the day. The children assist with the preparation of afternoon tea with tea/coffee and home-made cakes and slice. This is also an opportunity for the students to engage in conversation with the residents of Avalon. Throughout the year all of the Year Six classes will have an opportunity to assist at Avalon. |
CARITAS PROJECT COMPASSION
Next week the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allow Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice. We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Let’s Go Further, Together! |
MAKING JESUS REAL
St Patrick’s School is an MJR school. MJR is a values education resource. MJR is centred on the belief that we are all God’s children and are called to try to be like Jesus Christ in the way we live. We are Jesus’ friends. He calls us into friendship with God and he calls us to imitate his way of living. MJR values include respect, honesty and trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. They focus on the Gospel values of compassion, justice, humility and forgiveness. These values also encourage students to do their best, treat others fairly, be responsible for their actions, follow principles of moral and ethical conduct and stand up for others against bullying. Our main aim in Catholic Education is to invite students, parents and teachers to be aware of and grateful for God’s loving presence in their daily lives. MJR’s main aim is to get us ‘switched on to God’s presence’ by reflecting on our lives each day to see where God has been in our experiences.
Another focus is not to leave Jesus as merely a person in history, but to emphasise that Jesus Christ is a mystery with us now. We live ‘in the now’ and we will always have ‘the now’. MJR demonstrates a strong connection to many Catholic spiritualties, such as the Ignatian and Franciscan traditions, particularly with aspects such as the imitation of Christ, respect for others and for creation, and reviewing the events in our lives. The Sacrament of the Present Moment is a central theme. Through emphasis on simple and memorable prompts such as WESTIE (Welcoming, Encouraging, say Sorry, say Thank you, Inclusive and Enthusiastic), MJR inspires positivity and gratitude. I encourage you to have talk to your child about how they can Make Jesus Real.
St Patrick’s School is an MJR school. MJR is a values education resource. MJR is centred on the belief that we are all God’s children and are called to try to be like Jesus Christ in the way we live. We are Jesus’ friends. He calls us into friendship with God and he calls us to imitate his way of living. MJR values include respect, honesty and trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. They focus on the Gospel values of compassion, justice, humility and forgiveness. These values also encourage students to do their best, treat others fairly, be responsible for their actions, follow principles of moral and ethical conduct and stand up for others against bullying. Our main aim in Catholic Education is to invite students, parents and teachers to be aware of and grateful for God’s loving presence in their daily lives. MJR’s main aim is to get us ‘switched on to God’s presence’ by reflecting on our lives each day to see where God has been in our experiences.
Another focus is not to leave Jesus as merely a person in history, but to emphasise that Jesus Christ is a mystery with us now. We live ‘in the now’ and we will always have ‘the now’. MJR demonstrates a strong connection to many Catholic spiritualties, such as the Ignatian and Franciscan traditions, particularly with aspects such as the imitation of Christ, respect for others and for creation, and reviewing the events in our lives. The Sacrament of the Present Moment is a central theme. Through emphasis on simple and memorable prompts such as WESTIE (Welcoming, Encouraging, say Sorry, say Thank you, Inclusive and Enthusiastic), MJR inspires positivity and gratitude. I encourage you to have talk to your child about how they can Make Jesus Real.
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A TOUR OF OUR SCHOOL
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Our school was originally established by the Presentation Sisters in 1902 to serve the catholic families of the Central Highlands area of which Emerald is the geographical hub. The Sisters ended their ties with the school in 1992 due to the decline in their numbers and a shift in their mode of service to people and especially children.
St Patrick’s School exists for the education of children from Prep age (Five) to Year Six and is a co-educational facility serving the township and surrounding districts of Emerald. At our school, we aim to develop within our students the ideals of academic excellence and personal growth which are centered around the deepening of our Christian faith. We strive to have these aims as the centre point of any relationships and curriculum which occur within our community. |
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