St Patrick's PS Pakenham

Despite the wet and miserable weather, our St Patrick’s girls showed incredible enthusiasm and resilience at the AFL 9v9 Girls Gala Day held at Toomuc Reserve on the 20th of May.

After weeks of lunchtime training and holiday practice, the team played 5 games throughout the day, winning 2 of their 3 pool matches and progressing to the semifinals. The girls demonstrated fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship, supporting each other every step of the way.

A big thank you to Mrs B, Mr Richardson and Jack for their support and coaching, as well as the family and friends who came along to cheer on the team.

We are so proud of the girls’ efforts and can’t wait to see what our Year 5 players achieve next year.

Go St Pat’s!

As part of Catholic Education Week, our Year 6 students proudly ran fundraising stalls on Tuesday May 19th to support Caritas and help people in need.

All levels visited the stalls and used tokens to purchase a variety of items including bracelets, baked goods, stickers and pre-loved toys. One of the highlights of the day was voting for teachers to take part in an ice bucket challenge! Mrs B, Mr Richardson and Mrs Escalante, received the most nominations and will bravely take on the challenge in a few weeks.

We are incredibly proud of the teamwork, generosity and enthusiasm shown by our Year 6 students. Together, they raised an amazing $1,142.65 for Caritas.

Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful cause!

We began celebrating Catholic Education Week last Friday with a vibrant Harmony Day celebration. Reflecting this year’s theme, “Every School is a Home of Peace,” students and staff came together to celebrate culture, diversity, and inclusion through an energetic Afro Beats incursion and wonderful cultural performances that created a strong sense of belonging across our school community

Exciting progress is underway both outdoors and indoors, with the E Block now open again!

Outside, construction continues to progress, while inside, the finishing touches are being carefully applied. We’re loving how everything is finally coming together and are excited to see what’s next!

We are honoured to receive a plaque from Masooda, representing Foundation House, acknowledging the efforts of our Student Action Team established through the Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) in 2024 and 2025. We are grateful for the ongoing partnership of Foundation House and Centre for Multicultural Youth in supporting our school community and empowering student voice, advocacy and positive action.

"Why fit in when you were born to stand out."
"Your difference is what makes you unique."
RESP - Student Action Team

Today, our School Captains, Patrick and Charlotte, proudly represented St Patrick’s at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Pakenham Cenotaph, where they laid a wreath in honour of those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

The ANZACs exemplified our school values of respect, cooperation, safety, trust, and resilience through their service, sacrifice, and commitment to one another. We thank all service members, past and present, for their dedication and courage.

Yesterday, our school community came together for a beautiful Easter Liturgy performance. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Peterson, Mrs Andrews and Mrs Fernando for their dedication and organisation of the event. Our students did an amazing job, and we thank all the parents who came along to support this special occasion.

What a fantastic day at our Cross Country yesterday! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
A big thank you to Mrs Breeden for organising and coordinating such a wonderful event. All staff worked incredibly hard to ensure a successful and enjoyable day for everyone. Qualifiers for District will be notified by PAM in due course.

We can’t wait to see the results… Who do you think will win? Ahern💛, Bourke💚, Hunt ❤️or Flynn💙?

St Patrick’s Day Celebration – A Day of Faith, Action & Community 💚
Our school community came together for a joyful St Patrick’s Day, beginning with a beautiful Mass reflecting on St Patrick’s life and mission.

Students then created vibrant posters for Catholic Education Week, exploring the theme “Every School a Home of Peace” through values of kindness, respect and inclusion.

We finished the day with our Caritas Big Water Walk, where students walked in solidarity with those who journey daily for clean water. 💧
We are proud to support Project Compassion and invite our families and friends to donate via the QR code or link below.

https://www.projectcompassion.org.au/fundraiser/stpatricksprimaryschool

Every contribution, big or small, will help bring hope and support to communities in need. A heartfelt thank you to our staff, students and families for making this day such a success. Together, we truly showed that every school can be a home of peace.

Celebrating Our Students’ Faith Journey

Our Year 6 students have been reflecting on the saints who inspire them as models in their own lives. They have created posters of their chosen saints, highlighting the values and virtues they hope to follow. Alongside this, the students have also written heartfelt poems about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, expressing how these gifts guide and strengthen them in their everyday choices.

This beautiful display of faith, creativity, and inspiration is a testament to the deep commitment of our young people as they continue their journey of growing closer to God.