CYCLIC REVIEW

In the Diocese of Wollongong, every five years, each school undertakes a formal process to develop a three to five-year strategic plan based on effective and rigorous plans for development and improvement. On Wednesday, we welcomed to St Brigid’s, Mr Mark Raue, Professional Assistant to the Director of Schools (Strategic Planning & Policy); Mr Noel Henry, Head of School Improvement Primary; Mrs Kay Blundell, Senior Professional Officer K-12 and Mrs Colleen Easton, Principal of St Paul’s Albion Park.

I'd like to thank the following parents for their contribution towards the Cyclic Review by meeting the panel to speak about our wonderful Catholic School: Amanda Cooper, David Macdonald, Anthony Petre, Marie Linnehan, Justin Gross, Kerry Sweeney and Julie Phillipson.

A new Strategic Improvement Plan 2019-2021 will be formulated later this year as a result of the Cyclic Review process.

CLIMBING FOR THE SUN

Levi’s mission to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, so that we can install a 35kw Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System, is only two months away. If we can achieve the target of $32,400 to purchase Tier 1 technology that includes a 30-year performance warranty, we will also become the first primary school in the Illawarra (124 schools) to be virtually electricity independent. It will also be the largest solar installation on a primary school in the Illawarra.

To date, Levi has raised an incredible $27,855! Our school challenge is to now collect enough sponsorship to raise the remaining funds of approximately $5000, which will give Levi time to focus on his training and final preparations.

So let’s get behind Levi and raise as much as we can. $250 will buy your child’s class a solar panel. All sponsor cards for the colour run are due back at school on Thursday 16 May 2019.  

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

Ms Harris and I have just commenced our enrolment interviews for our Kindergarten class of 2020. Currently we have 27 interviews scheduled throughout the month of May. We look forward to welcoming these new families into our school community.

BOOK FAIR AND READ TO YOUR CHILD

St Brigid's will once again be hosting Carnival Book Fairs in Week 3 - Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2019. This is a fabulous opportunity to restock your book shelves or buy some presents whilst helping our school. Every purchase benefits St Brigid's and we are usually able to buy hundreds of dollars of resources from this one event.

 

The fair will be open each day from 8.15-8.45 am and 3.15-4.00 pm. It will also be open from 10.00am to coincide with the Read to Your child morning on Wednesday 22 May 2019. Looking forward to seeing you there.

CATHEDRAL CAR PARKING - THANK YOU!

If you can volunteer for an hour or two for any upcoming events, please add your name to our Google doc.

MOTHER'S DAY

What a lovely celebration we had this morning which commenced at 7.30am with our scrumptious BBQ breakfast. Thank you to the dads for cooking, serving and hosting the breakfast. A beautiful liturgy was prepared and led by Year 3. Angela Moretti and her team did a brilliant job coordinating the Mother's day stall. Thank you! Another wonderful team effort.

Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the women who raise us and shape who we are. It is important for us to show gratitude in our hearts to mums for all the love and thoughfulness they demonstrate every minute of the day. Happy a lovely Mother’s Day one and all.  

PRINCIPAL'S AWARD

  

CONDOLENCES

Our thoughts are with Keith, Lisa and Zane Mayberry on the passing of Margaret on April 28, 2019. Margaret was the beloved wife of Keith, adored mother of Lisa and much loved Ma of Zane. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers.