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    65 New England Highway
    Lochinvar NSW 2321
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    St Patrick's Primary School Lochinvar

    65 New England Highway
    Lochinvar NSW 2321

    Phone: 02 4930 7270

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    Term 2, Week 10 2025

    • FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
    • CALENDAR EVENTS 
    • ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
    • RE NEWS
    • ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER NEWS
    • CURRICULIUM NEWS
    • YEAR 1 OAKVALE FARM EXCURSION
    • SCHOOL CHIOR - ASPIRE VOCAL SHOWCASE
    • BAND – MAKE MUSIC DAY
    • GYMNASTICS TIMETABLE
    • SHAMROCK UPDATE
    • SPORT NEWS
    • LIBRARY NEWS
    • CANTEEN NEWS
    • PARENTING PAGE

    FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

    Dear Families,

    As we are at the end of Term 2, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the many wonderful events and achievements across our school community in the last four weeks. I can hardly believe we are at this point and into a new financial year. I hope this newsletter finds you well and ready to enjoy the term break.  

    PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ON PB4L

    Our Term Two Professional Learning focused on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) and was very well received by staff. The feedback has been encouraging, and we look forward to following up with further initiatives and began this in Week 8, when we further gathered staff input into the behaviour matrix. Thank you for your support as we continue building our positive school culture.

    VOICEWORX CHIOR PERFORMANCE 

    A special congratulations to our choir for their outstanding Voiceworx performance. Their dedication and enthusiasm were evident, and we are so proud of their achievements. Thank you to Kate S and Jane K for your expert guidance and support of our talented singers.

    STAGE SPELLING AND MATHS BEES 

    This term saw the successful completion of both the Stage Spelling and Maths Bees. Sincere thanks to Megan Robinson and Chloe Williams for running the whole school stage finals, and for their meticulous organisation and preparation. Thank you to all class teachers for your prep and class rounds leading up the finals. The LH took place last Friday. The organiser Mr Ashley Borg congratulated our school on the children’s manners and performance.

    YEAR 1 OAKVALE FARM EXCURSION

    After an earlier postponement, Year 1 students enjoyed an engaging and memorable excursion to Oakvale Farm. The hands-on experience was invaluable and greatly enjoyed by all. Thank you to the staff who made this possible and those that attended on the day. I know you were quite exhausted but pleased with the experience overall. 

    MSP PHOTOGRAPHY 

    Our photography schedule was certainly busy, with photographers not getting any breaks in the day, but I'm pleased to report that all sessions were completed smoothly, and proofs are being signed off on this week, so that processing can begin.

    STUDENT REPORTS

    Teachers worked on completing assessment schedules by week six to finalise student reports, which went live this week. I appreciate everyone's commitment to providing thorough and reflective feedback for our students and families and hope that you use these reports to celebrate gains and achievements and set goals for next semester. Should you have any concerns, please contact your child’s teacher to talk through your issues.

    NAIDOC WEEK

    We acknowledge all First Peoples of the beautiful lands on which we live and celebrate their enduring knowledge and connections to country. We honour the wisdom of and pay respects to Elders past and present.

    National Naidoc Week is held in the first week of July each year, typically in school term break. During this time, we recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity for us all to learn and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.  

    Last week we pre-emptively celebrated this very important tradition, offering students the chance to learn more about and appreciate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through a special lunch and engaging activities. We had the very great fortune to have Toby Cedar visit our school and share some of his life story and beautiful art works and totems. Thank you to Chris Devorsine and Eliza O’ Neill for your efforts in organising a great week of learning and celebrations. Thank you to Chris Jones for putting on a special bush tucker lunch offer which was very well received by staff and students.

    POSTPONED EXCURSION 

    Unfortunately, due to another rain event, we had to postpone the Year 2 Art Gallery Excursion: Next term, our Year 2 students will have the opportunity to explore creativity and art on their gallery excursion.

    REGIONAL ATHLETICS

    Due to the all-weather track being the venue for this event, the regional excursion went ahead yesterday. Thank you to the parents, staff and students who attended and who helped on the day. The organisers were down staff due to illness, me being one of them, but managed to work through and a great day was had by all. Congratulations to all student who participated and well done to those who will go through to the Diocesan level next term.

    FARWELL MRS HAWES 

    Mrs Sally Hawes has been one of our EAL/D teachers at St Patrick’s and has worked with many of our students, newly arrived in Australia or who continue to speak their ‘mother tongue’ at home whilst learning English at school. Sally has been a strong advocate for these students and has spent much of her time in small groups teaching them the nuances of the English language. Learning another language is a great skill but quite difficult without expert help. Mrs Hawes and Mrs Harvey have worked together in this role but alas the allocation has decreased, and Mrs Hawes will be relinquishing her role and concentrating on her other position in the Diocese with St Dominic’s, Mayfield. On behalf of the school, I thank Sally very much for her valuable contribution to our community and wish her all the best in the future. I hope the children enjoyed their farewell party time with her today as organised by Mrs Harvey.   

    TERM 3 - UPCOMING CHANGES/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    We begin Term 3 on Monday 21 July.

    We will welcome back Mrs Maryanne Hacker, who was seconded to Charlestown for Semester One as Acting AP.  Maryanne will return to her role as REC and will be off class 3 days per week to fulfil this role (0.5) and a Semester project in Wellbeing (0.1). Mrs Celine Lees will remain the substantive teacher on Year 6W for the remainder of the year, except for the short period of leave which will be covered by a visiting teacher.  

    I would like to sincerely thank Miss Cassie Dennis for her terrific work in the role of Acting REC this year, backing up her role in the same position last year. Cassie has been instrumental in organising and running many of our liturgical celebrations thus far and is a valuable member of the leadership team. Cassie remains in leadership and moves into her role as Primary Coordinator with Megan Robinson and Chloe Williams who have done an amazing job this Semester also. All three have an allocation of pedagogical mentor as does Mr Nolan and as such they will each be responsible for a stage of learning in Semester Two. Their role will primarily to be assisting teachers to analyse their assessment data to inform the teaching cycle and to hone their pedagogical skills to ensure best practice, using many of the strategies we have reviewed this year and will continue to review over the next twelve months.

     We also welcome Mrs Kareena Coleman who will be with us to cover leave positions and assist with small projects in a 0.7 FTE position for the remainder of the year. Kareena has a wealth of experience, and we are pleased to have her join our team.    

    Thank you to all staff, students, and families for your hard work, support, and enthusiasm throughout this term. Wishing everyone a safe and restful break—you have all earned it!

    God Bless, Stay safe!

    Niamh

    CALENDAR EVENTS 

    IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025

    Looking ahead- TERM 2

    Week 10

    Friday 4th July
    -            Last Day of Term 2
    -            Out of Uniform (Gold coin donation to SVDP)
    -            Assembly (Hall, 9am)

    Looking ahead- TERM 3

    Week 1

    Monday 21st July
    -            First Day Term 3

    Tuesday 22nd July
    -            Gymnastic commences for whole school for the term (Tue – Thur; see details below)

    Friday 25th July
    -            Deborah Abela (Year 3 – 6)

    Week 2

    Friday 1st August
    -            Assembly (9.00am, Hall)
    -            Stage 3 – ASPIRE (Selected Students Only)
    -            P&F Infant Disco (5.30pm, Hall)

    Sunday 3rd August
    -            Australian Football Championships (selected students only)

    Week 3

    Mary MacKillop Week
    Friday 8th August
    -            Mary MacKillop Day
    -            Mary MacKillop Liturgy (Time TBC)

    Week 4

    Monday 11th August
    -            Year 4,5,6 Aboriginal Students Hunter Rainforest Revival Program Introductory Visit
    -            2025 NSWPSSA Netball Trails (Selected Students Only)

    Tuesday 12th August
    -            2025 NSWPSSA Netball Trails (Selected Students Only)

    Wednesday 13th August
    -            2025 NSWPSSA Netball Trails (Selected Students Only)
    -            2025 NSWPSSA Boys Netball Trails (Selected Students Only)

    Thursday 14th August
    -            P&F Meeting (6pm, Location TBA)
    -            2025 NSWPSSA Boys Netball Trails (Selected Students Only)

    Friday 15th August
    -            Nat Amoore Author Visit
    -            Assembly (9.00am)
    -            Feast of the Assumption Liturgy (9.30am)
    -            2025 NSWPSSA Boys Netball Trails (Selected Students Only)

    Week 5

    Book Week
    Wellbeing Week
    Tuesday 19th August
    -            Kinder Family Reading Picnic (11.30am – 1.30pm, details TBA)

    Friday 22nd August
    -            Book Week Celebrations/ Grandparents Day/ Book Fair (Details and times TBA)


    ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT

    MORNING DROP OFF

    GREGORY ROAD BACK GATES

    We have noticed students are getting dropped off at the back gates prior to the school drop off times. Please remember that KISS and drop commences from 8:20am when gates open and teachers commence duties. Please do not drop your child at the back gate prior to this time as they are waiting unsupervised outside of the gates until this time. Gregory road gates will close at 8:50am, any arrivals after this time must enter the school through the school office and be signed in by parents as a late arrival.

    NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY

    Please also be reminded that the front gate entry of a morning is only for bus drop off as it is noted that children are getting dropped off by parents very early in the morning and being left unattended. All parent drop offs prior to 8:50 should be via the back gates on Gregory Road. Any late arrives dropped to school by parents must be walked into the administration office 65 New England Hwy and signed in to adjust the classroom roll.

    Thank you for your assistance as these procedures are put in place for the safety of our students.

    SPORTS UNIFORM DAYS

    Term 3 Sports Uniform Days

    CLASS

    SPORTS UNIFORM DAY/S

    Kinder

    Wednesday & Friday

    Year 1

    Wednesday & Thursday

    Year 2

    Tuesday & Thursday

    Year 3

    Wednesday & Friday

    Year 4 Blue

    Tuesday & Friday

    Year 4 White

    Wednesday & Friday

    Year 4 Yellow

    Thursday & Friday

    Year 5

    Thursday & Friday

    Year 6

    Tuesday & Friday


    GET READY FOR THE INFANTS DISCO

    BOOK WEEK

    The theme this year is "Book an Adventure"

    RE NEWS

    ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL – PJ DAY

    A huge thank you to everyone for their support of our PJ Day to raise money for St Vincent de Paul's Winter Appeal on Thursday 5th June!

    Everyone looked fabulous in their warm and comfy PJs - thank goodness we had them for the icy cold morning.

    As a school community, we were able to raise $648 for Vinnies Winter Appeal!! This money will go towards helping vulnerable people who have nowhere else to turn to overcome the impacts of homelessness and poverty.

    Thank you again for your continued support with our Social Justice fundraising initiatives!

    UPCOMING LITURGIES AND MASSES

    As we look forward to Term 3, we would like to share the dates for our upcoming liturgies and masses. Times for these celebrations are to be confirmed early next term.

    • Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Liturgy
      Friday 8th August (Week 3)
      Led by Year 2
    • Father’s Day Liturgy
      Monday 8th September (Week 8)
      Led by Year 1
    • Parish/School Mass – at St Patrick’s Church
      Friday 19th September (Week 9)
      9:30am
      Attended by Year 6 and Kindergarten

    ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER NEWS

    CURRICULIUM NEWS

    SPELLING AND MATHS BEE

    Spelling and Maths Bee News

    Throughout Term 3, students in 1-6 participated in Grade Spelling and Maths Bees. The number of students in each grade who put themselves forward to have a go was amazing, and every child should be proud of their efforts.

    The top five students from each grade progressed to the Stage Spelling and Maths Bees which were held in Week 7 (Stage Spelling Bee) and Week 8 (Stage Maths Bee). The Stage Bees were attended by parents and families of the finalists, as well as students in each stage.

    Congratulations to the following students who made it through to the Stage Spelling and Maths Bees:

    Spelling:

    Stage 1:

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Pippa Simmons
    Finley Lawrence
    Alexander Hoffman
    Hudson Kamholtz
    Remi Smith

    Nellie Kaal
    Partik Basra
    Amber Bhatti
    Jace McBride
    Evie Smith

    Stage 2:

    Year 3

    Year 4

    Cooper Dalsanto
    Seerat Sanghera
    Sienna Cooper
    Josie Wood
    Evie Worth

    Owen Lee
    Charlie Cassidy
    Mackenzie Kamholtz
    Arlia Hilton
    Harper English

    Stage 3:

    Year 5

    Year 6

    Feba Tomy
    Flynn Wallace
    Caleb Hopkins
    Kyra Modi
    Amelia McNally

    Patrick Monk
    Mia Akhil
    Sophie Webber
    Kiarna Marko
    Eloise Lucas

    Maths:

    Stage 1:

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Eliza Summers
    Jayden Neale
    Pippa Simmons
    Hudson Kamholtz
    Gursanjh Chauhan

    Miller Cooper
    Nellie Kaal
    Partik Basra
    Braxton Hilton
    Cody Childs

    Stage 2:

    Year 3

    Year 4

    Sean Hunt
    Kiran Paris
    Milla Stone
    Carly Booth
    Hugh Cooper

    Sophie Curnow
    Gurkirat Kaur
    Davis Kurian Mani
    Sia Ghadiali
    Tom Proctor

    Stage 3:

    Year 5

    Year 6

    Harrison Lawler
    Oliver Harding
    Flynn Wallace
    Zach Cherry
    Pearl Conway

    Allan Shinoy
    Patrick Monk
    Rhylan Thorn
    Thomas Power
    Maxwell Anderson

    A huge congratulations also goes to our stage winners who represented our school at the Lower Hunter Spelling and Maths Bee on Friday 20th June at Rosary Park in Branxton.

    Spelling Bee

    Maths Bee

    Stage 1: Amber Bhatti
    Stage 2: Arlia Hilton
    Stage 3: Feba Tomy

    Stage 1: Cody Childs
    Stage 2: Gurkirat Kaur
    Stage 3: Allan Shinoy 

    Whilst no student’s from St Patrick’s Lochinvar will be progressing to the Diocesan Spelling and Maths Bee, we are incredibly proud of the efforts of our students.

    YEAR 1 OAKVALE FARM EXCURSION

    SCHOOL CHIOR - ASPIRE VOCAL SHOWCASE

    BAND – MAKE MUSIC DAY

    GYMNASTICS TIMETABLE

    Gymnastics Timetable
    Term 3, 2025

    Tuesday

    8.50am-9.30am

    2B

    9.30am-10.10am

    2W

    10.10am-10.50am

    2Y

    Lunch

    11.30am-12.10pm

    6B

    12.10pm-12.50pm

    6W

    12.50pm-1.30pm

    6Y

    Recess

    2.10pm-2.50pm

    4B

    Wednesday

    8.50am-9.30am

    KB

    9.30am-10.10am

    KW

    10.10am-10.50am

    KY

    Lunch

    11.30am-12.10pm

    3B

    12.10pm-12.50pm

    3W

    12.50pm-1.30pm

    3Y

    Recess

    2.10pm-2.50pm

    4W

    Thursday

    8.50am-9.30am

    1B

    9.30am-10.10am

    1W

    10.10am-10.50am

    1Y

    Lunch

    11.30am-12.10pm

    5B

    12.10pm-12.50pm

    5W

    12.50pm-1.30pm

    5Y

    Recess

    2.10pm- 2.50pm

    4Y

    SHAMROCK UPDATE

    WEEK 8

    222 positive behaviours were recognised across the school, with year 4 catching the most!

    The tally was very close this week with Murray coming out in front. 

    Congratulations to all Murray students!

    WEEK 9

    323 shamrocks were counted from the house box this week.

    The winning house this week was DIRKIN. Congratulations!

    WEEK 10

    I am pleased to announce the last Shamrocks for the term.

    This weeks Shamrock winners are Mackillop.

    Congratulations!!!

    There were 199 positive behaviours acknowledged this week.

    HOUSE WINNER FOR TERM 2

    Congratulations to students in MURRAY house as they are the Term 2 winners for the shamrock awards. On Thursday afternoon students in this house were given extra play time as a reward for the great work this term.


    SPORT NEWS

    SPORTING ACHEIVEMENTS

    Congratulations to Ned Cunningham who has successfully made the Diocesan Rugby Union Team. Ned traveled to Forbes on Sunday and compete against other dioceses in the Polding region over two days. Well done Ned!

    Congratulations to Maxwell Anderson who has successfully made the Boys Mid North Coast and Inland Netball Team. Maxwell will travel to Coffs Harbour in August and compete against the other regions across NSW. Good luck Maxwell!

    Congratulations to Scarlett Crouch who has successfully made the Girls NSWPSSA Australian Football Team. Scarlett captained the Mid North Coast and Inland Team and they were crowned the best region in the state after winning their grand final. Scarlett will now travel to the Sunshine Coast in August and compete against the other states and territories around Australia. Well done on this amazing achievement, Scarlett.

    Congratulations to the following students who have successfully progressed to the Lower Hunter Regional Carnival:

    Sienna Atkins, Kara Bottomley, Myah Burgess, Van Burgess, Sophie Cant, Remi Christian, Sienna Cooper, Finn Cooper, Keegan Cooper, Scarlett Crouch, Max Crowther, Nyssa Farley, Khloe Fitzgerald, Sandor Geerin, Amelia Haines, Hudson Harold, Sophie Harris, Sam Horan, Harper Jackson, Nelli Kaal, Colby Kelly, Ari Kemp, Aston Longbottom, Mia Lucas, Eloise Lucas, Jack Lucas, Tavonga Magwaza, Jace McBride, Cooper McKinnon, Nate Meers, Tom Proctor, Quinn Redgrove, Lainie Redgrove, Hughston Robinson, Parker Robinson, Jude Russell, William Sagorny, Allan Shinoy, Austin Smith, Phoebe Toeava, Arabella Trelease, Levi Uren, Sophia Unicomb, Claudia Urquhart, Taj Ward, Chelsea Wieland, and Josie Wood

    This event took place on Wednesday 2nd July at Maitland Regional Athletics Centre. We are proud of all students achievements.

    Congratulations to the following students who have now successfully progressed to the Diocesan Athletics Carnival:

    • Laine Redgrove
    • Quinn Redgrove
    • Claudia Urquhart
    • Myah Burgess
    • Chelsea Wieland
    • Sophie Cant
    • Hughston Robinson
    • Parker Robinson
    • Ari Kemp
    • Van Burgess
    • Thomas Power
    • Finn Cooper
    • Cooper McKinnon

    Congratulations to our 2025 Age Champions for Athletics:

    Senior Girls - Scarlett Crouch
    Senior Boys - Max Crowther
    11 Year Boys - Aston Longbottom
    11 Year Girls - Sophie Harris
    Junior Girls - Sophia Unicomb
    Junior Boys - Hughston Robinson

    GOLF TOURNAMENT

    LIBRARY NEWS

    AUTHOR VISIT

    We are very excited to announce that the rescheduled visit from Deborah Abela will take place on 25th July and she will be presenting to the whole school. More information about Deborah and her books can be found here.

    If you would like to purchase some of Deb’s books, QBD books are providing an order form and books can be delivered to the school in time for the visit and Deb will sign them. Orders must be submitted by the 13th July to arrive in time. You are welcome to bring in books from home if you wish and Deb will sign these also. Click on the link below or scan the QR code.

    Click here to view more information https://education.qbd.com.au/0521091782/st-patricks-primary-school-deborah-abela/

    Happy reading
    Mrs Powell

    CANTEEN NEWS

    CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER
    TERM TWO
    2025

    Week 9

    23rd June

    26th June

    27th June

    1. Clare Monk

    1.Dani Gould

    1. Rosie Krause

    2.

    2.

    2.Kasey and Amy

    3.

    4.

    Week 10

    30th June

    3rd July

    4th July

    1.

    1.

    1. Kasey and Amy

    2.

    2.

    2.Katrina Thompson

    3.

    4.

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