Even with the challenges that this year has presented, where possible, we have made every effort to keep the school moving forward, even with limited opportunities for meetings and professional development for staff.  One aspect that we have put considerable effort into this year has been the review of our School Vision and Mission.  The Vision for the school is like a big umbrella that sits over the school.  It keeps us focused on our core purpose as a Catholic school in the parish of Camden.  The Mission Statement is like the engine that powers the car and gets the vehicle from A to B.  The destination is the Vision, the Mission is how we get there.  This was taken to our one and only P and F meeting since COVID19 impacted for ratification and feedback.  We have taken on the advice from the P and F and now present to you in this newsletter the final draft.

In addition to this, the Year 6 student leaders worked through a process to enliven our school motto; “ Truth, Love, Faith”, which is actually the Mission for the children.  It outlines clearly how they work towards our St Paul’s School Vision in their day to day life at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School.  The student leaders then prepared a presentation and went to each class to deliver it’s content last term.  I will include their work in the next newsletter.

This was a significant task for them to organise and they approached it with great enthusiasm.  I saw this as a great opportunity for them to learn about leadership and the complexities it entails.  Their selflessness must be commended, not only in exercising the task they were given, but also in their determination to make this activity  succeed for the good of all the students.  Mrs Debrincat gave leadership to this initiative and has done a remarkable job in leading the whole school through this process.

The following thought is something the students learned from this exercise and I think is a good reminder for us all as we move into the silly season leading up to Christmas, full of deadlines and too many meetings and functions to attend.

Go gently,     

A reminder the school bubblers continue to not be in use. With the weather warming up, we ask that you please ensure your child has sufficient water for the school day.

Birthday Celebrations

If your child is celebrating a birthday and you are wanting to send in something for the class please only send Allen's type lollypops that are fully sealed and individually wrapped.

Please do not send you child to school if they are sick.

Recently, 6 students in Stage 3 entered the Camden Council Threatened Species Art Competition. The students gave up their own time to research local threatened fauna and flora and then created artworks to highlight their chosen species. Whilst none of our students were selected as winners within their categories, we recognise their wonderful efforts and commitment to our local environment. Congratulations to Eliza, Holly, Juliet and Ashley (Year 5) and Jordan and Kayley (Year 6). A special mention to Juliet, whose artwork was featured in the Camden Council video circulating their social media recently. 

Canteen Caper Day - Wednesday, 28 October 2020