Dear families and friends of St Brigid's,

As we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we are invited to reflect on the love, mercy, and compassion that flow from Christ’s heart for all people. This feast reminds us that Jesus' heart beats with tenderness for each of us and calls us to do the same in our daily lives.

At the heart of this celebration are the values we strive to live out as a school community-compassion, courage, service, and stewardship. The Sacred Heart teaches us to show compassion to those who are hurting, to act with courage when faced with challenges, to offer service with generosity and humility, and to embrace stewardship by caring for the people and world around us.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to guide our hearts, our actions, and our relationships, as we work together to build a community grounded in love and hope.

As we come to the end of a wonderful term, I want to take a moment to thank all our families for their ongoing support and partnership. It has been a great term of faith, learning, and well-being across our parish and school communities, and it has been especially heartening to see such strong parent engagement in the life of our school.

Thank you to Lauren B, President of the P&F Association, and the exec committee for your ongoing support of our school initiatives and for the vital role you play in strengthening the partnership between parents and the school. Your generosity, time, and commitment make a real difference in the life of our community. 

I wish each of you a safe, restful, and restorative holiday. May this break be a time for your family to reconnect, recharge, and enjoy some well-earned rest. School returns on Monday 21 July 2025.

Please note that my last day at school for the term will be Friday 4 July 2025. During the pupil vacation and into next term, I will be travelling to France - visiting Paris, Rouen, Bordeaux, Lyon, and Marseilles before heading to Croatia to spend some time with my dad. I will then travel to Italy, and my leave will conclude with a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Augustine.

I look forward to returning to St Brigid’s on Tuesday 2 September with renewed energy and inspiration. 

Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday.