LEARNING
Last Monday, our Kindergarten and Year 1 students embarked on an exciting trip to Symbio. For some, this was their first experience travelling by bus, and their anticipation was palpable as we set off for the zoo.
Throughout the day, the students enjoyed a guided tour led by the Symbio Zoo Keepers. They had the chance to see a diverse range of animals and explore their natural habitats. A highlight of the trip was the opportunity for students to get up close with some of the animals, including the unique experience of patting a snake!
A big thank you to the parents who joined us and made the day even more special. Your support was greatly appreciated.
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CREATE A POSTER FOR WORLD TEACHER'S DAY 2024
Are you Creative?
We are seeking creative students to help us promote and Celebrate
World Teachers Day 25 October 2024
PRIZES
Would you like to win a pair of Apple AirPod Pros valued at over $400 or one of two JB Hi Fi gift vouchers valued at $50 each?
TASK
- Design a poster to promote World Teacher Day 2024 and come up with a catchy slogan
- Students may enter one of two categories : Years 4 - 6 OR Years 7-10
- One winner will be selected from each category and awarded $50 gift voucher each and one overall winner will win a pair of Apple AirPod Pros valued at over $400
- You can enter this competition individually OR Primary teachers you may wish to do this as a class activity.
- Students should initially gain permission from their teacher to participate as they will need to log into their school google accounts to upload entry
- Be sure to read all competition details. https://tinyurl.com/
competition24dow
ST BRIGID'S LEARNING MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards during Week 3,4 and 5 of Term 3.
Week 6 - Term 3
Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive our Building Partnerships Award. This award recognises students from Kinder to Year 6 who work collaboratively with other students and their teachers to enhance their learning.
| CLASS |
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AWARD |
LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Isaac I | Taj W |
| Year 1 | Jackson Y | Rose C |
| Year 2 | Leo G | Annabelle G |
| Year 3 | Sofia M | Lucky N |
| Year 4 | Lucas S | Nisindu N |
| Year 5 | Arielle | Alice |
| Year 6 | Chloe M | Ryan T |
Week 7 - Term 3
Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Making Connections Award. This award recognises those students who use their knowledge, skills and learning opportunities 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 | Kim M | Abigail |
| Year 1 | Bohdyn | Daniel |
| Year 2 | Violet D | Max |
| Year 3 | Mila J | Samuel |
| Year 4 | Mia Mc | Grace H |
| Year 5 | Kip M | Allaria D |
| Year 6 | Bethany | Rhiley |
Week 8 - Term 3
Students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Learning Pathways Achievement Award. This award recognises those students who show high engagement and motivation in their learning. They co-construct their learning tasks, demonstrating and use voice and choice to become self-directed learners.
| CLASS |
LEARNING PATHWAYS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |
LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Iniya N | Landan T |
| Year 1 | Mun Seng D | Kane F |
| Year 2 | Leo G | Ryan R |
| Year 3 | Oliver W | Marta O |
| Year 4 | Jonas T | Josiah M |
| Year 5 | Lachlan C | David M |
| Year 6 | Ilena P | Sarah Mac |
| CLASS | STUDENT |
| Week 6 - Year 1 | Rhea E |
| Week 6 - Year 2 | Alana E-B |
| Week 6 - Year 5 | Hunter M |
| Week 6 - Year 6 | Praise M |
| Week 6 - Year 6 | Briella I |
| Week 7 - Year 1 | Noah |
| Week 7 - Year 1 | Rose C |
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 5 | David M |
SCHOOL MERIT AWARD POLICY
The purpose of our weekly school-based merit award system is to recognise and celebrate student achievement and success in a variety of learning and leadership areas. As the title suggests, it is based on merit for achievement and is not designed as an encouragement award or given out so everyone in the class will receive an equal amount of awards each term or year. The classroom teachers have a myriad of ways of encouraging and recognising the growth of the students at a class level.
THE STRUCTURE OF MERIT AWARDS K-6
Step 1 - 5 Merit awards = First Assistant Principal Award+
Step 2 - 5 Merit awards = Second Assistant Principal Award+
Step 3 - 2 Merit awards = First Principal Award
Step 4 - 5 Merit awards = Third Assistant Principal Award+
Step 5 - 5 Merit awards = Fourth Assistant Principal Award+
Step 6 - 2 Merit awards = Second Principal Award+
Final Step - 2 Merit Awards = St Brigid Medal
THE PROCEDURE
- When students achieve a milestone they are required to submit the actual relevant merit awards to the school office for validation
- The awards are verified by the Assistant Principal and /or Principal and signed, stamped and dated
- The next milestone award is presented at the assembly on the Friday after all the documentation is presented.
- The Assistant Principal and Principal will sign and date the back of the awards when they are presented.
- The final awards of the year are presented at the final assembly in Week 9 (if it is a 10 week term) and Week 10 (if it is an 11 week term). No awards will be presented after this assembly.