RENEWAL LEAVE

Thank you for the warm welcome back to school. It was just fabulous seeing the beautiful faces of the students on Monday morning. I had a wonderful renewal leave, which included the 7-day St Augustine Camino walk in England, the Benedictine pilgrimage throughout England and Scotland, a visit to my dad in Croatia and a magnificent 11 days in France before returning to Australia via Tokyo.  

I started my Camino pilgrimage at Rochester Cathedral which was established by Augustine, as he began his mission to convert the English to Christianity. As they walked, the Benedictine monks and pilgrims, led by Augustine, who had been sent out by Pope Gregory the Great from his own nearby monastery of St Andrew, sang Gregorian chants and had a successful impact on the local leaders and communities.

On Day 4 I arrived in Canterbury, were I visited Canterbury Cathedral, St Dunstan’s Church and the Catholic Church of St Thomas Becket just down from the Cathedral gate. Here, are the relics of Thomas Becket and statues of Ethelbert and Bertha. Here, Augustine and his Benedictine monks established the See of Canterbury and King Ethelbert was baptised Catholic.

I then headed through Stodmarsh stopping for a rest and some quiet time before having a bite to eat at the The Red Lion, where lots of pilgrims stop along the way. 

After a few more villages I came into the town of Ramsgate, the end and climax of the pilgrimage. St Augustine’s Abbey, was designed by Edward Pugin, as his ‘ideal English church’, and was his personal place of worship. It is the current Shrine to St Augustine, a link with 1400 years of English history. St Augustine landed nearby, charged with bringing the Gospel to the English people, in 597. 

St Augustine, a Benedictine monk and the first Archbishop of Canterbury is revered for his role in bringing Christianity, its music, art and learning to England.

Best of all was the mouth-watering gelato I gobbled up in every country, town and village I visited. Here I am in my Dad's village, Pirovac, eating my 3 favourite flavours - chocolate, hazelnut and lemon!

THANK YOU

I would sincerely like to thank members of the School Leadership Team, the St Brigid's office staff and relieving Principal, Ms Mahon, who kept the school running beautiful during my period of leave and during Mrs Benoit recovery from her injury.

Mrs Benoit and I would especially like to mention and sincerely thank Mrs Arthur-Worsop who carried a very big load during this time and was ably supported by our fabulous and capable staff.

FIRST EUCHARIST COMMITMENT MASS

The candidates and their families have been invited to a special commitment Mass this Sunday 30 July 2023 at 9.00am in St Brigid’s Church, where they will publicly state their commitment into the Sacramental program.
 
Could the students please meet Mrs Hobbs and Mrs Arthur-Worsop no later than 8:50am outside the Year 2 classroom (closest to the Church). Family members will proceed directly to the Church. The candidates will sit together with their teachers at the front of the Church during Mass. Following the Mass you are invited to stay for a catch up and morning tea.  

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 2023:

SRC Chairperson - Year 6 leader	Philippa L
Year 6	Hugo S
Year 5	Briella I
Year 4	Allaria D
Year 3	Jacob M
Year 2	Sofia H
Year 1	Violet D
Kindergarten	Ariel E

The students will be presented with their leadership badge at the assembly on Friday 4 August 2023.

 

BOOK WEEK 2023 - SAVE THE DATE

The CBCA Book Week theme for 2023 is "Read, Grow, Inspire". We will hold our celebration on 22 August from 9:00am - 10:30am. More specific information will be sent soon, but start getting your outfit ready!  

  

  

SAVE THE DATES - TERM 3

CATHEDRAL CAR PARKING - CAN YOU HELP?

    

 

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

CAR PARKING https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EBIW341QkaOagyL2XSjXPhSfNCCAl5jJYMG7hyKcdwg/edit#gid=1933478450