FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)
The SRC works as an advocate for the needs of the school community, and as a point of contact between the student body and the school leadership team. It addresses relevant issues and sets achievable goals which support the school.
The SRC aims to:
- develop leadership skills
- provide opportunities for students to create and to implement
- give students a greater voice in decision-making processes,
- empower students to contribute to a positive school culture and
- strengthen the school community through active participation.
It is with great pleasure that I announce the Semester 2 Student Representative Council for 2022:
| SRC Chairperson - Year 6 leader | Cameron B |
| Year 6 | Noah S |
| Year 5 | Reed B |
| Year 4 | Fab M |
| Year 3 | Hugh S |
| Year 2 | Jude C |
| Year 1 | Oliver W |
| Kindergarten | Leo J |
Navigating the online experiences of your children requires effort and diligence.
Be prepared for the reality that, despite the best filters and parental controls, at some time your child may stumble across, or be exposure to sexually explicit material, grooming and unwanted approaches from strangers, cyberbullying, internet addiction, privacy issues and sexting, to name a few.
The website for the Office of the eSafety Commissioner has great resources. See below.
Resources:
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-and-advice/family-tech-agreement (Amazing for family rules around technology- includes different ages/ how to have a conversation about these)
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/online-safety-basics
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/hard-to-have-conversations
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide (this includes apps/ games)
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/taming-technology#using-third-party-software – software to assist in supporting children’s online use- free and step by step guide, as well as paid for applications such as Safe Family (McAfee), Norton 360 w/Family Norton.
LUMEN CHRISTI PARISH DINNER
UCI BIKE EVENT UPDATE
As you are becoming more aware of the impact the UCI road world championships event will be having on your movements during the 18-25 September 2022, I want to assure you that we are in daily communication with the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) who, in turn, is in contact with the Department of Education (DoE) and the event organisers to ensure we are given accurate information, as soon as possible, regarding the traffic and risk management strategies.
CEDoW and DoE are currently waiting for information from the Minister’s Department regarding the operation of schools during this period.
We have been advised that detailed information will be communicated to us in the coming week and we will send this to you as a matter of priority.
ROADS CLOSED
Foley Street, Throsby Dr, Irvine St (Saturday 17 September– Friday 23 September )
Gipps Rd (Saturday 17 September – Sunday 25 September)
William St (Saturday 24 September -Sunday 25 September)
| DATE | APPROXIMATE TIME |
| Saturday 17 September 2022 | 8:00am - 1:30pm |
| Sunday 18 September 2022 | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
| Monday 19 September 2022 | 11:30am - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday 20 September 2022 | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday 21 September 2022 | 12:30pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday 22 September 2022 | 8:00am - 13:30pm |
| Friday 23 September 2022 | 7:00am - 6:15pm |
| Saturday 24 September 2022 | 6:30am - 6:00pm |
| Sunday 25 September 2022 | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
We will continue to invite a cohort of parents each week to engage in the faith and learning environment. The staff really appreciate your support as you continue to follow our existing COVID-Smart measures. We are in a very fortunate position that the staff are remaining healthy and can continue to deliver quality education and work towards achieving learning continuity for the students.
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WEEK |
PARISH MASS and CUPPA THURSDAY 9:30am |
GUIDED LEARNING WALK & TALK FRIDAY 1:50pm |
AWARDS ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 2:30pm |
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2 |
Year 1 |
Year 4 |
Year 4 |
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3 |
Year 5 |
Year 3 |
Year 3 |
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4 |
Kinder |
Year 6 |
Year 6 |
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5 |
Year 4 |
Year 2 |
Year 2 |
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6 |
Year 2 |
BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS – Details to come |
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7 |
Father’s Day Liturgy |
Year 1 |
Year 1 |
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8 |
Year 6 |
Year 5 |
Year 5 |
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9 |
Year 3 |
Kinder |
Kinder |
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10 |
UCI |
Staff Development Day |
Staff Development Day |
COVID-19 SMART PROCEDURES FOR COMING ONTO SITE
Despite many restrictions being lifted, the St Brigid’s staff have elected to continue to wear face masks to keep healthy and to achieve learning continuity for the students by avoiding sickness and absenteeism. Therefore, I ask that you show your support for the staff by adhering to the 4 COVID-19 smart procedures below when you come onto the school site as a volunteer or visitor.
CSPA 2022 PARENT SURVEY ON STUDENT WELL-BEING AND LEARNING
Have your say on what matters regarding the well-being and learning of your child.
If you are a parent or carer with a child in a Catholic school, CSPA would love to hear from you.
Click on the survey link and share your feedback to assist CSPA in reporting to the Federal Government and Catholic education.
Your feedback will remain anonymous.
WONDER RECYCLING REWARDS
Please continue to fill in the reporting google form if your child has even the mildest of respiratory symptoms; is a close household contact, or has tested Positive for COVID-19.
The information contained in this form gives me very good data about prevailing illness in the school which I can communicate to parents to help us all work together to ensure the health and safety of our community.
This google form can be found on the St Brigid’s website, as a link in the Brigid Bulletin and by clicking the link in the COMPASS news-feed.
Students and staff who have undergone testing and have been directed to self-isolate can return to school when: they have received a negative test result, completed their 7 day isolation period AND are not displaying symptoms of illness.
Your support in ensuring the health and safety of the St Brigid’s Community during this global pandemic has been greatly appreciated.
Please complete it any day or time of the week, including weekends. The information will automatically come to Ms Uroda and Mrs Sammut.
2022 SAVE THE DATE
| 8 September | Mary MacKillop - Liturgy of the Word in the Church 2:20pm |
| 15 September | Feast of the Assumption of Mary - Liturgy in the Church 2:20pm |
| 23 September | Pupil free day - SDD |
| 10 October | Pupil free day - SDD |
| 1 December | Lumen Christi Parish Dinner |
| 9 December | Christmas Carols Concert and dinner |
| 15 December | Year 6 Graduation Mass / luncheon / prize giving / ringing of bell |
| 16 December | Final awards assembly of 2022 |
| 16 December | Year 6 Graduation Excursion |
| 19 December | Christmas fun day and special food day |
| 20 December | Pupil free day - SDD |