St Brigid's Catholic Parish Primary School Gwynneville eNewsletter

NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

REMEMBRANCE DAY

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a moment not only to pause and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts across the world, but also to reflect on the historical events that led to this day of significance.

Originally announced to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, Remembrance Day today gives us all the opportunity to acknowledge the service personnel who died while serving in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Year 6, Mrs Roche and Mrs Brodnik led a very beautiful and solemn liturgy for us this morning. Thank you!

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We will remember them
Lest we forget

GRANDPARENTS, GODPARENTS AND GOOD FRIEND’S DAY

This year we will celebrate the gift of our Grandparents, Godparents and Good friends with a Mass, light luncheon and open classrooms on Tuesday 22 November 2022 from 12noon.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this special celebration. Bishop Brian Mascord will be presiding at the Mass and Deacon James will also join us.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - MATHS OLYMPIAD

During the year selected students from Year 5 and Year 6 have had the opportunity to compete in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad 2022. This is an annual contest in which schools from all over Australia, New Zealand and other neighbouring countries take part. The Olympiads consist of five separate contests held approximately six weeks apart between March and September. In between the contests students have been enjoying developing important mathematical problem solving skills and improving and building upon the skill of reasoning.

It is with great pleasure that I thank Mrs Mewett for the leadership she gave and for providing this wonderful opportunity for the students. Mrs Mewett spoke highly of the students and we congratulate them for their participation and the enthusiasm they brought to the sessions.

Congratulations to the following students:

YEAR 5

YEAR 6

Hugo S

Lachlan E

Zachariah C

Rafael M

Christopher M

Shennah L

Bailey C

Nicolo M

Andy P

Cameron B

Sophie J

Vincent H

Raen G

Grace D

Audrey G

Tayah A

Oliver E

Malachy H

Tully D

Ash A

Abby H

A special mention to Andy Phung and Cameron Browne who ranked 1st place in this competition and to Hugo Spaseski who achieved 3rd place. A huge achievement for an international competition.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - SPLICED

More good news.... the following students are being acknowledged and published for their high level of achievement in the SPLICED program this year.

Lachlan E	Sea Turtles: Beautiful and Endangered	Global Issues
Sophie J	Forever Changing: A Little Change can Make a Big Difference	Global Issues
Cameron B	Never Say Never	Philosophy
Grace G	The Ripple Effect	Philosophy
Emerson E	Goanna Territory: Aboriginal culture and spirituality	Spirituality

MOWING ROSTER- CAN YOU HELP?

This volunteer role is an important one as the money we save from our family mowers goes directly back into purchasing resources for the students. Thank you to the families who have committed to this work over many years and are leaving the school at the end of the year. We were able to get 5 new kinder dads on the roster for 2023 and are looking for a few more. If you can give a couple hours of your time 2-3 times a year, please phone or email the school office so that a roster can be established for 2023.

RESPIRATORY ILLNESS PROCEDURES - GOOGLE FORM

Please continue to fill in the reporting google form if your child has even the mildest of respiratory symptoms 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.

Your support in ensuring the health and safety of the St Brigid’s Community during this global pandemic has been greatly appreciated.

REPORTING FORM

Please complete it any day or time of the week, including weekends. The information will automatically come to Ms Uroda and Mrs Sammut.

CATHEDRAL CAR PARKING - CAN YOU HELP?

If you can assist at some of the upcoming events, please add your name to the goggle spreadsheet.

CAR PARKING

2022 SAVE THE DATE

1 December 2022	Lumen Christi Parish Dinner
9 December 2022	Christmas Carols Concert and dinner 5:30pm start
15 December 2022	Year 6 Graduation Mass / luncheon / prize giving / ringing of bell
16 December 2022	Final awards assembly of 2022
16 December 2022	Year 6 Graduation Excursion
19 December 2022	Christmas fun day and special food day - Wiseman Park
20 December 2022	Pupil free day - SDD

TERM 1 DATES FOR 2023

Friday 27 January 2023	Staff development day 1
Monday 30 January 2023	Staff development day 2
Tuesday 31 January 2023	Year 1 - 6 start school
Tuesday 7 February 2023	Kindergarten start school
Wednesday 15 March 2023	NAPLAN begins for Year 3 and Year 5
Thursday 6 April	Last day of Term 1 for the students