Dear Parents and Carers

Today at Mass we commissioned our Year 6 leaders for 2025. The Year 5/6 teachers have been encouraging all Year 6 students to accept leadership roles and responsibilities and we look forward to presenting other leaders when they are chosen.

In our ongoing commitment to fostering our culture of learning, during the year we focus on the St Patrick's school pillar: Look into Thinking. This pillar is crucial in developing our students' intellectual abilities and problem-solving skills. Here are some attributes of thinking we cultivate:

• Growth Mindset: We promote a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as opportunities for learning.
• Thinking Skills: We encourage students to analyse, evaluate, and synthesize information to make well-informed decisions.
• Reflective Practices: We encourage students to reflect on their learning experiences and to retrieve past learning from long term memory.
• Problem-Solving: We develop problem-solving skills through real-world challenges and collaborative projects.
• Metacognition: We teach students to be aware of their own thinking processes and strategies to enhance their learning, knowledge growth and deep understanding.
• Mindfulness and Focus: We incorporate mindfulness practices and Christian meditation to help students improve focus.

By focusing on these aspects during throughout each day in Direct Instruction lessons and teaching and learning across the curriculum, we work to develop our St Patrick's students ability to think with depth and clarity. We work alongside you, as your child's primary educators, preparing them for a lifetime of learning and intellectual growth.

Blessings

Jo

Year 6 & Kinder Buddies

This week, our Year 6 students had a heartwarming visit with their Kinder buddies! The older students guided their younger friends through fun activities, shared stories, and built lasting friendships. It was a delightful experience for everyone involved, fostering a sense of community and mentorship within our school.

The Resilience Project

We are thrilled to announce the implementation of The Resilience Project as part of our PDH program. This initiative focuses on building emotional resilience, gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness in our students. Through engaging activities and lessons, we aim to equip our students with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges with confidence and positivity.

The Resilience Project will be integrated into our curriculum through weekly sessions, where students will participate in activities designed to enhance their emotional well-being. We believe that fostering these skills is crucial for their overall development and success, both in and out of the classroom.

Here is a short video about the program: https://vimeo.com/833220866/7272b8bdff 

NAPLAN Withdrawals and Exceptions

As we approach the NAPLAN testing period, we would like to inform families about the options for withdrawals and exceptions. NAPLAN is an important assessment, but we understand that it may not be suitable for every student.

Withdrawals: Parents or guardians may choose to withdraw their child from NAPLAN testing for various reasons. If you are considering this option, please contact me to discuss your child's specific needs and the process involved.

Exceptions: Students on Personalised Plans may be eligible for exceptions from NAPLAN testing. I will be reaching out to families of these students next week to provide more information and discuss individual circumstances.

If you would like to book a time to speak to me, please email emma.grant@cg.catholic.edu.au

Dates for your Calendar

Wednesday 5th March- Ash Wednesday Mass (Time TBC)

Dates for Sacrament of Confirmation 2025

Parent Information night- Wednesday 26th Feb, 6:00pm

Family Mass- Sunday 4th May, 9:30am

Retreat- Friday 6th June, 9:15-2:30pm

Confirmation- Sunday 8th June, 9:30am

Please contact Bega Parish for enrolment details

CANTEEN 2025

- A friendly reminder to update your child's class on Qkr! to  reflect your child's 2025 class.

- Please make sure your orders are in by the 9am cut off time.

- To order a chicken burger, go to 'build my burger'

Canteen helpers needed, please contact our canteen manager Nicole Collins nicole.collins1@cg.catholic.edu.au if you are able to help even for an hour.

Muffins available next week:

- White Chocolate & Raspberry

- White Chocolate & Blueberry

FLING Community Engagement Program // Find your moving body with FLING in 2025

Our 2025 Community Engagement Program begins this week

Secure your place for the summer class block!

FLING’s Community Engagement Program is a welcoming space to find creativity in movement, build new physical skills, be brave, develop resilience and learn to work in a team. 

Our program is led by FLING’s team of professional artists and educators, mentored by young artists from FLING Company.

A joyful program for your young person to thrive.

There are classes for all ages and abilities from 3yrs - adult in Parkour, Contemporary and Creative Dance, Ballet and Jazz.

Join us at FLING Studio, Bega or Bermagui Community Hall.

Don’t miss the fun at FLING - find out more via our website:

www.flingphysicaltheatre.com.au/community-dance-classes