From the Principal's Desk
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
Preferential Option for the PoorA basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition instructs us to put the needs of poor and vulnerable people first.
The primary purpose of this special commitment to the poor is to enable them to become active participants in the life of society. It is to enable all persons to share in and contribute to the common good. The "option for the poor," therefore, is not an adversarial slogan that pits one group or class against another. Rather it states that the deprivation and powerlessness of the poor wounds the whole community. The extent of their suffering is a measure of how far we are from being a true community of persons. These wounds will be healed only by greater solidarity with the poor and among the poor themselves. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 88).
Our commitment this term has been to supoporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. I am very pleased to announce that we raised a total of $1246.12 in cash donations and 247 cans of soup. Our efforts will go a long way in helping St Vincent de Paul meet the needs of so many in our local community who are doing it tough this winter. Thank you to all our families for your generosity in giving to those who are in most need.
KINDERGARTEN CLASS OF 2022
Letters of offer will be posted early next week for 28 families who are seeking enrolment at St Brigid's in 2022. Of the 28 families we will welcome 18 new families to St Brigid's next year.
ROAD SAFETY - CHILDREN'S CROSSING
The crossing on Vickery Street is a part-time children’s crossing that operates during school zone hours.
When a children’s crossing is operating, it’s marked by orange flags at both sides. When you see the flags, you must slow down and give way to pedestrians. You must remain at a complete stop until all pedestrians have left the crossing.
If the flags are not displayed, it’s not operating as a children’s crossing and the right of way is with the vehicle.
The orange flags are visible Monday - Friday throughout the school term to signal that it is a children's crossing. Please be mindful that it is not manned by a trained NSW crossing supervisor and, therefore, it is reliant on motorists observing the road rules and giving way to pedestrians.
A huge thank you to Claude Spinelli from Pro Sound and Lightning for supplying all the sound and lighting equipment for the disco in addition to his amazing DJ skills. Your generosity in supporting this event each year is very much appreciated. Thank you also to Rebecca Armstrong and Lucy Kelly who coordinated this P&F event. There were also lots of parent volunteers supervising on the night- thank you for keeping the students safe and focused on their dance moves!
CONGRATULATIONS MRS ARTHUR-WORSOP
Last Friday, Mr Peter Cooney, the President of the Gywnneville St Vincent de Paul Conference, presented Mrs Arthur-Worsop with the Emmanuel Bailly Award for appreciation of Teacher Leadership. This award is in recognition of the commitment she has shown in leading students in social justice and community service activities at St Brigid's. Mrs Arthur-Worsop graciously acknowledged that her leadership and social justice work relied upon the generosity of the families in our wonderful community. It is a great achievement for Mrs Arthur-Worsop and our whole community.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
On Tuesday 8 June 2021, Hugo S and Grace D travelled to Eastern Creek to represent MacKillop in the NSW Cross Country Championships. Both runners finished in the top 50% of the field with Grace finishing 27th out of 57 runners and Hugo 28th out of 59 runners. Congratulations to both students who did St Brigid's and their families very proud.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
From Term 3 2021, in accordance with CEDoW guidelines, attendance conversations will be had and letters will be sent out twice per term in Weeks 5 and 10 to parents/carer, in regards to unexplained absences or absences that are exceeding reasonable attendance expectations and legislation. Strategies will be adopted in accordance with the CEDoW Attendance Policy where attendance is unsatisfactory.
Thank you to all parents/carers of St Brigid's for your ongoing support in this matter and in ensuring the regular attendance and wellbeing of your child.
CATHEDRAL CAR PARKING
This is a great way to contribute to our best fundraising opportunity. This year we are working towards adding to our play equipment and hopefully purchasing a geoclimber. We also need to replace some flexible furniture items for the classroom.
Can you assist at the upcoming events?
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DATE |
EVENT |
VOLUNTEER TIME |
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19 June 2021 |
NRL Dragons v Canberra |
4:00pm - 5:30pm |
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19 June 2021 |
The Veronica's |
5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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24 July 2021 |
Rodeo 4 Life |
6:00pm - 7:00pm |
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31 July 2021 |
NRL Dragons v Rabbits |
1:30pm - 3:00pm |
If you can assist with car parking at any of the above events, please click on the link below to add your name.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME |
| Public holiday - Pupil free | Monday 14 June 2021 | All day |
| Term 2 P&F Meeting | Tuesday 15 June 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
| South Coast Netball Gala Day | Tuesday 15 June 2021 | All day |
| St Brigid's Athletics Carnival | Wednesday 16 June 2021 | All day |
| Semester 1 Reports - Interviews | Monday 21 June - 24 June | Various times |
| Talent Quest | Friday 25 June | 11:30am - 12:40pm |
| Term 3 Commences | Monday 12 July 2021 | All day |
| Year 5 and 6 Hyde Park Excursion | Wednesday 14 July 2021 | All day |
| Soccer Gala Day | Friday 23 July 2021 | All day |
| Life Education Van | Friday 23-28 July 2021 | All day |
| Whole school Mass | Monday 26 July 2021 | All day |
| Gymnastics Program Commences | Friday 30 July 2021 | All day |