Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members

This week we acknowledge and celebrate Refugee Week, an important opportunity to recognise the strength, courage and resilience of people who have been forced to leave their homes and rebuild their lives in new communities.

At St Patrick’s, we are proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community where diversity is valued and every child and family is respected. Refugee Week reminds us of the importance of compassion, understanding and standing in solidarity with others. It also aligns deeply with our Catholic values of dignity, justice and care for all.

Through classroom discussions and shared experiences, students are encouraged to learn about different cultures, reflect on the stories of others, and consider how we can show kindness and hospitality in our daily lives.

As a community, we continue to walk together in faith and action, supporting one another and celebrating the richness that diversity brings to our school.

On Monday, we were delighted to welcome Dr Neil McGoran, Executive Director of Catholic Education South Australia, to St Patrick’s School. Dr McGoran was very impressed by the friendly and welcoming environment across our school, and it was a wonderful opportunity to share the spirit of our community with him.

Master Planning for the Future

As a school, we are about to commence a master planning process as we look to the future of our buildings and facilities, ensuring they continue to cater for the needs of our students in the years ahead. This process will begin next week and is expected to be concluded by the end of this term. Please keep an eye out for survey links or workshop invitations, as we warmly encourage you to take part and ensure your voice is heard.

Parents Initiative in Education Grant

Late last term, our school was awarded a Parents Initiative in Education (PIE) Grant from the Office of the Minister for Education, Training and Skills, assessed through Catholic School Parents SA. This grant will be put towards purchasing a translation app for our school, supporting clearer communication with families and helping us to continue building strong partnerships across our wonderfully diverse community. This app will enable families from over 140 different languages to access translation instantly through a QR code. Once the app is available, we encourage all families to look out for the QR code, try the translation tool, and let us know how it supports your communication with the school.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to nurture a welcoming, inclusive and future-focused school community for every child and family at St Patrick’s.

Warm regards,

Catherine O’Dea Principal

Open Morning - School Tour

We warmly invite prospective families to attend our Open Morning on Wednesday 24th June at 9:30am.

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit our school, meet our staff and students, and experience our welcoming community.

School Uniform

We ask for families’ support in ensuring that students wear the correct school uniform each day.

This includes wearing school-approved colours only (Navy Blue)

Non-Uniform items such as Jackets, Jumpers, Skivvies (Long sleeve under garments) and Beanies should all be in our school colours.

Road Safety

We kindly remind families to take extra care during drop-off and pick-up times.

Please adhere to all parking and traffic guidelines, use designated drop-off zones, and avoid double parking to ensure the safety of all students.

Encouraging children to exit the car on the curb side and supervising them closely near roads helps create a safe environment for everyone in our community.

World Environment Day & Earth Hour 

This week, our school community came together to recognise World Environment Day by participating in Earth Hour.

Earth Hour provided a meaningful opportunity for our students to pause, reflect, and consider how their everyday actions can positively impact the environment. By something as simple as switching off lights and technology, students learned that small actions can collectively make a big difference in caring for our common home. 

Throughout the day, students engaged in conversations about sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the importance of protecting the world around us. These valuable learning experiences support our goal of nurturing environmentally aware and responsible citizens.

Together, we are building an understanding that caring for the environment is a shared responsibility, and that our actions today help to protect the planet for future generations. 

St Vinnies Winter Appeal at St Patrick’s

This winter, St Patrick’s is proud to support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, and we invite our school community to make a difference for those doing it tough.

As the weather gets colder, many individuals and families are in urgent need of basic essentials.

You can help by donating non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and other pantry staples. Every donation, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting those in need.

To add a little warmth and comfort to the day, students are encouraged to wear comfy clothes on Friday, 3rd July if they bring in a donation. This can include tracksuit pants, hoodies, or an Oodie. Please remember that students must still wear sensible shoes -NO Ugg boots, slippers, or Crocs.

Let’s come together as a community to spread kindness and help those who need it most this winter.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Refugee Week 14-20 June 2026

This week we are celebrating Refugee Week, a time to acknowledge the strength, resilience and contributions of people who have sought refuge and built new lives in our community. As a school, we are committed to fostering understanding, compassion and inclusion, and we take this opportunity to reflect on the importance of welcoming others with kindness and respect.

We will also celebrate a Whole School Mass on Wednesday 17th June at 9:15am, with Refugee Week as the central theme. During this Mass, we will also launch the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, supporting those in need in our community.

This will be our prayer focus across the school.

A Place to Call Home - A Prayer for Refugee Week

Compassionate God, no one is a stranger to you, and no one is ever far from your loving care. Watch over those who are separated from their loved ones and homeland; those who fear persecution and hope for a better life in our community. May we reach out in welcome to all those who arrive as refugees, embracing one another so that together your hope O God will be our future. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Podcasting Leaders Day

Well Done to Nyikok and Jessalyn, who attended the Podcast sessions at CESA.

Students from other Catholic Schools were spread out into 2 groups and pre-recorded the Podcast for Arch D Radio.

Topics they spoke about were:

Boarding School - Summer camps

The Horrors of Detention

About

Selected student podcasting leaders from each Catholic school get the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and meet one another and work on a podcasting challenge together in teams at Arch D's biggest learning and networking event of the year!

Click below to find out more

Key Capabilities | Podcasts | CESA

St Patrick’s Knockout Soccer Highlights!

What a day at the SAPSASA Knockout Soccer Carnival at The Croatian Club, Gepps Cross! Our St Patrick’s boys played their hearts out across six games.

Results: 2 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws>

Including a strong start with W 1?0 win by a penalty kick from Naod and a gritty 2?2 all draw against Ocean View Primary with goals to Ramon and Naod!

Game 1 Win 1 - 0 v Prospect (Goal Naod - Penalty kick)

Game 2 Loss 0 - 1 v Thorndon Park Primary

Game 3 Draw 0 - 0  v LeFever Primary School

Game 4 Loss 1 - 4 v North Adelaide Primary (Goal - Christopher)

Game 5 Win 3 - 0 v Challa Gardens Primary (Goals - Abenezer, Naod, Naod)

Game 6 Draw 2-2 v Ocean View Primary School (Goals Naod, Ramon)

Player shout?out: Dat was incredible in goals with fearless saves, huge kicks, and rock?solid under pressure.

Coaching love: Big thanks to Ms Maria Mylidonis for guiding the team. The boys even created a starting play named after her!

Proud of the effort, teamwork and spirit shown today. Go St Pat’s!

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)

13th June: U9's WON 4:0 and Under 11's (Forfeit)

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.

• 24/6 Wednesday (Term 2, week 9)
• 19/8 Wednesday (Term 3, week 5) - Catholic Schools Open Week
• 17/9 Thursday (Term 3, week 9)
• 29/10 Thursday (Term 4, week 3)
• 18/11 Wednesday (Term 4, week 6)

Help shape the future of our school

Join us for a Community Consultation Workshop on Wednesday 1 July, 10am to share your ideas and contribute to the school’s future master plan.

Exciting times are ahead for St Patrick’s School as we begin the process of developing a new Master Plan for our school campus.

A Master Plan is an opportunity to step back and look at the big picture — to understand what is working well, what could be improved, the places and experiences that are most valued by our school community, and how our campus can best support learning, connection and growth into the future.

As part of this process, we warmly invite parents, members of our Parish and wider school community to join us for a workshop with the architects. This will be an opportunity to share your ideas, thoughts and aspirations, and to think creatively about the future possibilities for St Patrick’s School.

We hope you can join us and be part of shaping the next chapter for our school.

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:

• Parents & Friends
• Friday canteen
• School Advisory Board
• School events
• Excursions and classroom support
• Sports Day

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!

From the Finance Officer

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)

Please register on www.campaustralia.com.au and follow the link.

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