Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members
At St Patrick’s, National Reconciliation Week has been an important time for prayer, learning and reflection. Our students have been exploring our shared histories and deepening their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of this land. This year’s theme, All In, speaks strongly to our call to walk together with humility, respect and hope, and to keep building a community grounded in truth, justice and love.
Our focus on Earth Hour has also provided a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on how we care for God’s creation. Through classroom learning and everyday action, they are coming to understand that small choices can make a meaningful difference. In simple but important ways, our children are learning that stewardship is part of living our faith and showing care for others, both now and into the future.
Across the school, these experiences are helping our students grow in knowledge, faith and understanding. Through discussion, inquiry, prayer and reflection, they are learning to think deeply, respond with compassion and act with purpose. It is encouraging to see our students living our values as respectful, responsible and resilient learners who are growing into young people of empathy, courage and hope.
Thank you for the support you continue to give our school community. In partnership with families, we are nurturing children who are growing in faith and learning, and who are learning to walk gently, act justly and care deeply for others.
Enjoy the winter rain.
Warm regards
Catherine
Every Day Counts at St Patrick's
At St Patrick’s, we understand that there are times when getting to school on time can be challenging. However, frequent lateness or early departures can have a significant impact on a child’s learning and wellbeing. Arriving late can mean missing important morning routines, valuable learning time, and opportunities to connect with classmates.
Building strong attendance habits is a shared responsibility between home and school. By working together, we can help children develop a sense of commitment, responsibility, and pride in being present and ready to learn each day.
Establishing a calm and organised morning routine can make all the difference. Preparing the night before: laying out uniforms, packing school bags, and planning breakfast - helps reduce stress and supports a positive start to the day.
Thank you for your ongoing support in ensuring every child at St Patrick’s is set up for success - every day matters.
National Reconciliation Week at Our School
During National Reconciliation Week, students across all year levels engaged in meaningful learning experiences to deepen their understanding of reconciliation, respect, and the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
On Friday, we came together as a whole school community for a special assembly to share our learning.
The assembly was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the learning taking place across the school and to reflect on the significance of reconciliation in our community.
We also proudly announced the winners of our Reconciliation Week colouring-in competition. Congratulations to all students who participated—your creativity and effort were fantastic!
Thank you to our staff and students for their commitment to making National Reconciliation Week a meaningful and engaging experience for all.
A Special Visit from Metropolitan Volodymyr
Recently, Christopher and Chloe Papa were proud to be part of a significant and historic occasion within the Ukrainian Catholic community. This marked the first-ever visit of Metropolitan Volodymyr to Australia, making it a very special time for Ukrainian parishes across the country.
During his visit, Metropolitan Volodymyr chose to begin his time in Australia by visiting the Ukrainian communities here in Adelaide.
This visit was a unique opportunity for local parishioners to come together, celebrate their faith, and be part of a historic event for the Church in Australia.
Our Year 5/6 leaders have done a wonderful job visiting classrooms to promote Earth Hour and share the importance of caring for our planet. It is a meaningful way for students to see that even small actions can make a difference for our environment. We are very proud of our student leaders for showing such initiative and inspiring others across the school.
As we are a part of a Catholic School we believe: God created the Earth and everything in it.
We are called to care for and protect creation "Care for our Common Home"
This Thursday 4th June 2.30pm - 3.00pm
We will turn off the lights, technology and heating for the last 30 minutes of the day.
Congratulations and Well Done to our St Pat's girls who played volleyball for Henley Hawks on Friday night.
The girls are:
Emily, Aivy, Era and Linda
These girls are in their first season of club volleyball at Henley Hawks and absolutely loving it! They play Friday nights and train once per week. It's so great to see skills that they've learnt at st Pat's being used out in the wider community.
Go girls!
Kind regards
Nicole Johnson
PE Teacher
St Patrick's have an under 9 and under 11 soccer team,
we play at St Clair every Saturday!
9th May: U9's WON 2:1 and Under 11's WON 3:2
16th May: U9's were Defeated 2:3 and Under 11's WON 3:2
30th May: U9's WON 2:1 and Under 11's WON 1:0
6th JUNE - No Game (Public Holiday)
Enrolments 2026 Mid-Year
Limited Spaces Available
We still have places available for mid-year enrolments! If you know families or friends who are looking for a caring, supportive school where children feel confident and ready to learn, please feel free to share this with your networks. Word of mouth plays a special role in helping our school community grow.
We also offer the Little Paddy’s Transition Program, a wonderful way for younger learners to begin their journey with us.
ENROLMENTS 2027
Please Enrol Now for 2027 Term 1 and Term 3 (Mid-Year)
Guests are welcome to book a school tour and discover all that St Patrick’s has to offer.
UPCOMING SCHOOL TOURS
Principal’s Tour registrations can be made by completing the form below or by contacting us during office hours.
Navy short sleeved polo shirt with school logo | $40.00 |
Navy zip up jacket with school logo | $55.00 |
Navy shorts with school logo | $35.00 |
Navy trackpants with school logo | $45.00 |
School Beanie with Logo (Term 2-3) | $25.00 |
OPEN - MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
8.30am - 10am
Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform.
We also have a range of second-hand uniforms for sale for $5 per item. See the front office.
There are lots of wonderful ways to get involved at St Patrick’s! Our volunteers support a range of activities across the school, including:
Our volunteers play an important role in strengthening our school community and helping keep our school a vibrant, well?supported place. We especially love welcoming new parents, whether you can help regularly or just now and then, every little bit makes a difference.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please pop into the front office, call 8303 4500, or email info@stpatsmp.catholic.edu.au. We’d love to hear from you!
We offer direct debit, BPay, EFTPOS and direct deductions from Centrelink to cater to the changing financial needs of our families at St Patrick’s School. When the direct debit payment option is selected your school fee payment is calculated over the full school year right up until the 31st of December 2026. This means smaller payments are required, making this method the most affordable way to budget for your commitment. Please come into the office or ring me on (08) 8303 4500 if one of these options would better suit your financial requirements.
School Card is applied for online. If you haven’t already applied for this year, please arrange as soon as possible as the cut-off date is early November. Instructions on how to do this are available at the front office.
School Card must be applied for each year.
If at any time you are having trouble meeting your school fee commitment, or have any queries, please contact me on 83034500 to discuss this matter.
Our school fees will remain unchanged for 2026.
Kind Regards
Dan Guo (Finance Officer)
BOOKINGS can be made when you register on the Website.
Hours of Operation
Before School - 7AM - 8.30AM
After School - 3.10PM (2.30PM Tues) - 6PM
We offer breakfast for the children in the morning and fresh fruit and second snack after school. Kids will enjoy sports, art and crafts,
For all Enquiries and Bookings - Please go to the website or call Ph 0447 141 518
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