AUGUST 14, 2025 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE REL - MICHELLE MALONE
- BULLYING PREVENTION WEEK
- NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
- FUNDRAISER
- BOOK WEEK - FRIDAY AUGUST 22
- HOT DOG LUNCH - TUESDAY AUGUST 19 ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED
- TRIVIA NIGHT - BOOK YOUR TICKETS!!
- FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
- SCHOOL DATES - 2025
- SPORTING SCHOOLS - TERM 2
- SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
- COMMUNITY NEWS
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week there has been a technical glitch uploading this week's video. If we get it sorted out, it will be emailed to you. I am away at a two day principal gathering and I am unable to record a new video.
Benson Steere
Acting Principal
FROM THE REL - MICHELLE MALONE
BULLYING PREVENTION WEEK
Respect Awards - Present at this week's assembly
At this week's assembly, each class will present Respect Awards to students who consistently demonstrate respect for others and stands up against bullying. These awards celebrate our students who are true upstanders, showing courage and kindness in their everyday actions.
Foundation: Jack Parkinson & Charlotte Bleakley
Year 1: Harper Malone & Maxim White
Year 2: Alexia White & Lynden Knee
Year 3A: Sienna Rincon
Year 3B: Poppi Sproal
Year 4: Miranda Hutabarat & Mia Fry
Year 5: Poppy Robinson
Year 6: Perry Brown
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK!
The year one and two students have enjoyed exploring concepts of balance in science this week.
FUNDRAISER
On Tuesday 19th August, our school will host “Run 4 the Dogs”, a fun event to raise money for dogs in need of a home. This special initiative has been organised by a group of our Year 6 students as part of their collaboration with the Moyne Shire and Crazy Ideas College. We are so proud of their creativity, initiative and commitment to making a difference in our community.
Raffle Draw (prize kindly donated by the local vets). Raffle tickets are $1 each.
We are very grateful to our local vets for taking time out of their busy day to join us, share their knowledge and support this cause. Their generosity, including donating a raffle prize, is a wonderful example of the caring community we are lucky to have in Port Fairy.
Children will wear full school uniform but can bring a stuffed dog toy to run a lap with or wear dog-themed socks just for a little extra fun!
After the run, we’ll enjoy a special lunch day featuring hot dogs (orders closed today at 3pm). All raffle proceeds will be 100% donated to the RSPCA.
Thank you for your support in helping our students make a difference!
BOOK WEEK - FRIDAY AUGUST 22
HOT DOG LUNCH - TUESDAY AUGUST 19 ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED
TRIVIA NIGHT - BOOK YOUR TICKETS!!
TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK!
Get ready to laugh, think and maybe even dance a little! St Patrick’s Primary School’s annual Trivia Night is an event you do NOT want to miss!
Games, auctions, spot prizes, awesome giveaways & live music to follow!
BYO drinks & nibbles
Tables of 8-10. Come as a group or book solo and we’ll find you a team!
Tag your trivia team, secure your tickets and let the countdown begin! 
https://www.trybooking.com/
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT ARE SUPPORTING US!
FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
SCHOOL DATES - 2025
| Friday August 15 | Bullying Prevention Week - wear blue today Assembly at 2.40pm |
| Tuesday August 19 | Special Lunch - Hot Dogs at 11.30am Years 2, 3 & 4 visiting Port Fairy Library |
| Wednesday August 20 | Foundaiton & Year 1 visiting Port Fairy Library |
| Saturday August 23 | Spring Music Festival Rehearsal at 9.30am |
| Friday August 29 | Assembly at 2.40pm St Pat's Trivia Night |
| Sunday August 31 | Sacrament of Eucharist - St Patrick's Church Port Fairy at 10.30am |
| Tuesday Sepember 2 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Warra Gnan in Warrnambool SAC Meeting at 7.30pm |
| Wednesday September 3 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Warra Gnan in Warrnambool |
| Thursday September 4 | Year 3 & 4 Camp Rest Day |
| Friday September 5 | Father's Day Breakfast at 8am-9am |
| Wednesday September 10 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek |
| Thursday September 11 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek Last Sporting Schools session for Term 3 |
| Friday September 12 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek Assembly at 2.40pm |
| Friday September 19 | Last Day of Term 3 Sustainability Waste Day |
| Monday October 6 | Term 4 Starts |
| Friday October 17 | Year 3 & 4 Spring Sports - Football & Netball |
| Saturday October 18 | Working Bee at 9am-12pm |
| Monday October 27 | Grandparents Day |
| Tuesday November 11 | Foundation 2026 Parent Information Night at 6.30pm |
| Friday November 21 | Moyne Schools TryAthlon Surfgroms Yr 6 |
| Friday November 28 | Surfgroms Yr 6 |
| Tuesday December 9 | Transition Day |
| Friday December 12 | St Pat's Carols at 5.30pm-6.30pm |
| Tuesday December 16 | Yr 6 Graduation and Awards Night |
| Wednesday December 17 | Last day for Students |
SPORTING SCHOOLS - TERM 2
Sporting Schools has started for Term 3. The last sessions will be Tuesday September 9 & Thursday September 11.
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
St Patrick’s School, Port Fairy, are hosting the PFSMF schools concerts on Monday 13th October 2025, in the school hall at 9–11 William Street, Port Fairy.
St Pat's School's allocated concert time is 2:00pm.
This year’s school concerts are generously supported by Community Bank Port Fairy & District (Bendigo Bank), PFSMF patrons, Moyne Shire and Creative Victoria.
We’re also delighted to confirm that PFSMF is continuing its partnership with Musica Viva to present the 2025 schools concert program. Full details can be found here:
portfairyspringfest.com.au/
Everyone is encourage to attend one of the Festival’s concerts over the weekend. Families may be especially interested in the ‘Kinder Proms’ concert, to be held on Sunday 12th October at 2:00pm, also in the school hall. This is a wonderful event for young children, and children attend free of charge!
COMMUNITY NEWS
