Each Friday the tuckshop is open to provide the option of a special lunch to those families that wish to take up this option. Our Tuckshop Coordinators work with a range of volunteer parent helpers to ensure that all lunches ordered are delivered on time and at the right temperature. Window sales at lunchtimes allows children the opportunity to use their own money to purchase treat items, building up their understanding of money, coins, change and value.

Each term a working bee is scheduled to beautify and maintain the school grounds and buildings. Families who attend a working bee receive a rebate on their maintenance levy. The social sausage sizzle at the conclusion of the work is always a highlight of the event.

Throughout the school we thrive on the involvement and assistance from parents. Whether this be in the classroom helping Literacy and Maths learning, inviting parents who are experts in different areas of learning (eg: scientists, police officers etc) to further engage our students, excursion helpers or inter-school sport team managers/umpires – we highly value and appreciate the many ways that our parents are able to support our students with their learning. Many of these opportunities can be arranged with your child’s classroom teacher.

Many parents have a lot to offer in the realm of school improvement. The School Advisory Team is an opportunity for parents to work with our school leaders to maximise the school learning experience for children and families. The SAT exists as an advisory authority to the principal of St. Patrick’s on matters of school development, education and the welfare of the students. It can be a forum to discuss educational matters as well as supporting and promoting our Catholic school in the local community.