St Brigid's Catholic Parish Primary School Gwynneville eNewsletter

NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

WATER REFILL STATIONS HAVE ARRIVED

We have completed another project thanks to the generous donation of the P&F Association. The two water refill stations were installed last week and have been a big hit.

The water refill stations are another easy way we can become more conscious about the environment. It is a win-win environmental solution that promotes the benefits of reusable water bottles. We can set such a good example staying hydrated and helping the environment at the same time.

VINNIES EARN AND RETURN HOUSE COLOUR COMPETITION

A huge thank you to families, Mrs Arthur-Worsop, Mrs Roche, the Year 6 leaders and the SRC for another awesome result of "mission" in action. We collected 3131 eligible containers raising a further $313.10 for St Vincent de Paul. Congratulations to Evans house who were the outright winners of the return and earn challenge for Term 3.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE LUNCH

Thank you for purchasing a sausage sizzle in support of the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Mrs Mitrevski and Mrs Arthur-Worsop received lots of community business donations which enabled us to make a profit of $651 to support those in need. Congratulations one and all.

Woolworths Fairy Meadow

Coles Fairy Meadow

Hasties Meats Wollongong

Cleaver and Co Craft Butchery Gwynneville

PUPIL FREE DAY - FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

The teachers will be engaged in Professional Development around the concept of Writing, specifically looking at vocabulary. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the teachers will work in smaller tutorials groups on this day.

2020 CHRISTMAS STORY ART EXHIBITION

The exhibition will be open at the Wollongong Art Gallery, 46 Burelli St, Wollongong from 7-25 October 2020. Due to COVID restrictions only 20 people will be able to view the exhibition at the one time. You are most welcome to attend the gallery but may experience wait times for entry. The exhibition will be open Tuesday to Friday 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 12:00-4:00pm.

This year there will be a virtual event that will be premiered on YouTube from 7:00pm on 14 October and will provide a unique opportunity for students to gather with family and friends to join in the celebrations and announcement of the official awards and finalists. It is intended to be a novel and fun way to celebrate the artistic achievement of students across our Diocese.

GYMNASTICS PROGRAM TERM 4

Tri-skills will deliver an 8-week gymnastics program to the students each Wednesday throughout Term 4.

Students in Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 focus on ‘developing foundation movement proficiencies’. They learn how to land and travel safely, move in different ways and directions, jump and turn, and move together in simple patterns.

Students in Year 3 and 4 focus on ‘building fundamental movement proficiencies’. They combine the elements of effort, space, objects and people to perform movement sequences. Students learn how to perform safe landings, balances, rotations, jumps, swings and sequences with others.

Students in Year 5 and 6 focus on ‘advancing movement proficiencies’. The advanced movement proficiencies provide a sound basis for involvement in a wide range of sport and recreational pursuits. The students learn how to control different landings, dynamic and static balances, spinning and turning, jumping and flight and performing quality movement sequences.

PUPIL VACATION

The student's last day for Term 3 will be Thursday 24 September 2020. We welcome the students back to school on Monday 12 October 2020 in full summer uniform.