LEARNING
SPLICED BOOK AND WEBSITE LAUNCH
Over 150 students, aged 7 - 12, have successfully engaged with the challenging tasks of thinking critically, creatively and contemplatively with this year's conceptual unit for Stretching Potential through Learning in Interactive Challenging Environments (S.P.L.I.C.E.D) Program
“A view From Afar: Examining and Dissecting, Marvelling and Wondering through a Wide-Angle Lens”.
I acknowledge the hard work and commitment of Mrs Arthur-Worop and Mrs Lavelle and the Stage 3 teachers who ensured this opportunity was engaging and enjoyable for all the participating students.
The St Brigid’s 2023 SPLICED Team consisted of:
| Name | Year |
| Arthur R | Year 4 |
| Paulo D | Year 4 |
| Hunter M | Year 4 |
| David M | Year 4 |
| Chloe M | Year 5 |
| Lachlan E | Year 6 |
| Emerson E | Year 6 |
| Shennah L | Year 6 |
| Eliza P | Year 6 |
The video launch of the website and book, and the acknowledgement of students' achievement will become live on Tuesday 12 December at 7:00pm. The video can be viewed on the SPLICED Website Home Page:
COLOUR RUN
What a wonderful day we had last week at our Colour Run. Thank you to everyone for your fantastic participation. It was a wonderful day full of colour and fun! Congratulations to all students for contributing to the sponsorship of this event. We have raised enough money to install a new 'Toss Ball Tower' in our main playground. Thank you to all the families who helped out on the day.
Overall School Award Winners
| Highest | Ted |
| Second highest | Emmett |
| Third highest | Ben |
Class Award Winners
| Kinder | Roxanna |
| Year 1 | Max |
| Year 2 | Elliot |
| Year 3 | Hannah |
| Year 4 | Millie |
| Year 5 | Harper |
| Year 6 | Chris |
SEMESTER TWO REPORTS
Semester 2 student reports will be available via the COMPASS Parent Portal after 3:00pm today.
Teachers write the reports and award grades in line with the NSW K-10 Syllabus outcomes and the Diocese of Wollongong Religious Education Curriculum. In NSW, schools are required to report to parents using a 5 point achievement A-E grading scale for each Key Learning Area (KLA)
The A-E grading scale is for use within each stage of learning;
- Stage 1- Years 1 and 2
- Stage 2- Years 3 and 4
- Stage 3- Years 5 and 6
How do teachers make judgements about grades?
Teachers award grades by making ‘on-balance judgements’ about a student's work. This means that assessment data is gathered across numerous work and assessment samples built up over time.
Grades are not based on 'one-off' tests that may not fully reflect what the student actually knows and is able to do. This is why it is so important for students to be ready to learn each and every day.
In each KLA, your child will receive an overall grade. However, there is more than one strand within each KLA. For example, English has seven strands that include, listening, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. The overall grade is not always determined by averaging your child's performance across strands. In many cases, more time has been dedicated to learning in one strand over others and this contributes significantly to the balanced judgement a teacher makes to award an overall grade.
The Common Grade Scale
A |
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations. |
B |
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations. |
C |
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills. |
D |
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills. |
E |
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills. |
What does it mean if my child receives a ‘C’ grade?
Celebrate because your child is at the expected level of achievement for the content they have been exposed to over the semester.
A ‘C’ grade is considered sound and the student has demonstrated that they have gained the knowledge, skills and understandings expected of them at that point in time.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
We congratulate Jude C on placing second at the Cheer-Con Sydney Nationals on the weekend in the Mini Novice Jazz section.Great Effort!
ST BRIGID'S LEARNING MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards during Week 6,7,8 and 9 Term 4.
Week 6 - Term 4
Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive our Making Connections Award. This award recognises those students who use their knowledge, skills and learning oportunities to connect to real world experiences and learning. These students seek to make meaning and connections to the world beyond the classroom.
| CLASS |
MAKING CONNECTIONS AWARD |
LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Ellen O | Rhea E |
| Year 1 | Wilson Z | Roman G |
| Year 2 | Sofia H & Marta O | Evanna T |
| Year 3 | Charlotte F | Josiah M |
| Year 4 | Millie A-B | Raphael I |
| Year 5 | Lidia C | Daniel M |
| Year 6 | Rocco G | Nicolo M |
Week 7 - Term 4
Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Service Catholic Values Award. This award recognises those students who are called to respond actively to God's mission as servant leaders by reaching out to others - especially the needy as Jesus did.
| CLASS |
CATHOLIC VALUES AWARD - SERVICE |
LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Alexander L | Ella F |
| Year 1 | Georgina H | Teni A |
| Year 2 | Jacob S | Sofia M |
| Year 3 | Maya I | Grace H |
| Year 4 | Hugh S | Christian J |
| Year 5 | Ali S | Neave M |
| Year 6 | Eve A | Matthew C |
Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Strong Foundations Award. This award recognises those students who create a safe, supportive and friendly environment. They are active participants in their faith, learning and outreach.
| CLASS | STRONG FOUNDATIONS AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Mia E-F | Noah M |
| Year 1 | Violet D | Leo J |
| Year 2 | Gisele M | Boone L |
| Year 3 | Isla R | Jacob M |
| Year 4 | Zahra R | Charlie E-B |
| Year 5 | Bethany M | Ilena P |
| Year 6 | Emerson E | Willow M |
| CLASS | DEEP THINKING AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Kai R | Zachary R |
| Year 1 | Quinn S | Max N |
| Year 2 | Samuel J | Hurley M |
| Year 3 | Jonas T | Maya I |
| Year 4 | Darren Y | Arthur R |
| Year 5 | Zara H | Florence M |
| Year 6 | Rio M | Eliza P |
| CLASS | STUDENT |
| Week 6 - Kinder | Nivana I |
| Week 6 - Year 2 | Juliette I |
| Week 6 - Year 2 | Joshua M |
| Week 6 - Year 3 | Alice M |
| Week 6 - Year 4 | Jude C |
| Week 7 - Year 1 | Kana B |
| Week 7 - Year 5 | Lidia C |
| Week 8 - Year 3 | Veronica A |
| Week 8 - Year 3 | Maya I |
| Week 8 - Year 5 | Neave M |
| Week 8 - Year 6 | Christopher M |
Considered an honour of the highest order, the Principal's Award celebrates outstanding achievement by a student in Faith, Justice and Learning including other contributions to school life. Congratulations to:
| CLASS | STUDENT |
| Week 6 - Year 6 | Lachlan E |
| Week 6 - Year 6 | Emerson E |
| Week 6 - Year 6 | Hugo S |
| Week 8 - Year 4 | Sarah M |
| Week 9 - Year 6 | Eve A |
| Week 9 - Year 6 | Amelia EB |
| Week 9 - Year 4 | Charlie EB |
| Week 9 - Year 3 | Charlotte F |
