School Community
We are a Catholic Primary School, but we are not exclusively for Catholics. At St Patrick’s, we welcome both Catholic and non-Catholic children, and we value the richness of cultures and religions within our school community.
Just as the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart did when they established our school in 1949, we continue to place Christ at the centre of all we do at St Patrick’s School. The St Patrick’s students, staff, parents and wider school community are responsible for the culture we create while maintaining the traditions and charisms of our Josephite history.
At St Patrick’s, we hold at our core the impact each person has on other members of our community. Instilling this way of thinking in our students remains our focus and is enhanced by quality relationships and open communication that creates an environment of wellbeing. Through our beliefs and traditions, we aim to develop the whole person, integrating our faith and culture.
Parental Involvement
We recognise that parents are the primary educators of their children and therefore are encouraged to be actively involved with their child and work co-operatively with the school as a team. Family participation is fostered in a variety of ways across the school community.
The school year commences with Mass and Welcome BBQ, also has occasional theme days, working bees, sporting events, social activities, fundraising events, excursions and camps. Parental assistance may be requested for those activities.
Volunteers
Volunteers are welcome to assist with school activities such as School Advisory Council, helping in the classroom, maintenance, excursions, camps and canteen. Prior to any engagement, the school will implement the CECV Guidelines on the Engagement of Volunteers in Catholic Schools
School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council meets regularly and acts as advisors to the Principal.
The Annual General Meeting and formal elections are held at the end of each year.
Meetings are advertised in the newsletter and families are most welcome to attend.
Families who are not a members of the School Advisory Council are still required to assist our coordinators when they organise events or activities.
2024 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Parent Representatives
Rebecca Curtis
Emily Gladdis
Moo Khu James
Michaela Koop
Zanther McEldrew
Ashleigh McEldrew
Ex officio members
Mons. Glynn Murphy (Parish Priest)
Kingsley Dalgleish (Principal)
2024 Annual Meeting
Monday, 2 December 2024, 6:30pm
Nominations for SAC 2025
There will be four vacancies for two-year terms.
Completed nomination forms are to be returned to the school office by 4:00pm on Monday, 18 November 2024.
Links to the documents are provided below, or pick up an information pack from the school office.