Our thoughts and prayers go out to Adrian, Kelly, Paige Hennessy (Year 6) and their extended family on the recent passing of Martin Hennessy, dear brother, brother-in law and uncle. Like many of his family, Martin was an ex-student of St Brigid's.  

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

GYMNASTICS PROGRAM TERM 4

Last Thursday, Fit Futures commenced the delivery of a 6-week gymnastics program to all the St Brigid's students.

Students in Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 will develop the ability to travel in various ways, form shapes such as a star, tuck, straddle, pencil, motorbike and replicate a combination of skills. They will be able to balance on different bases of support; from lunging, standing on one leg and side planks. Lessons will provide opportunities to try many new skills and discover different ways of achieving these. Pupils will learn to take turns on equipment, share, show fair play and appropriate use of equipment. 

Gymnastics will develop the health and fitness of the students in Year 3-6.  They will consistently be doing squats, lunges, planks, press ups, vee sits and other strengthening activities to improve core strength as well as upper body strength. There will be opportunities for rhythmic elements and sequencing through dance and expressive gymnastics as well. Fundamental Movement Skills such as loco-motor and non loco-motor skills, throwing, catching and balancing objects will also be taught. Some circus style skills will come into the program after half way to get students linking skills and movements together to create performances.

SEMESTER TWO REPORTS

Due to the disruption caused by COVID-19, adjustments to curriculum have been made
throughout Terms 3 and 4. Focus for Semester 2 has been on student well-being and learning, and priority has been given to Religious Education, English and Mathematics. As a result of this extended period of Remote Learning and the lack of opportunities for teachers to provide quality assessment tasks to determine student learning attainment and/or growth, student reporting in Semester 2, 2021 will look a little different to the one you received earlier this year (Year 1-6). This Report provides information about your child’s participation in learning during this time of extended Remote Learning. I would like to extend my thanks to you, the parents and carers, for your ongoing support and commitment to your child’s learning through these unique times.

MORNING PROCEDURES

Morning drop off is from 8:35am - 8:50am via the car zone. Alternatively, students walking or riding to school will enter via the pedestrian gate in Vickery Street. On arrival the student/s proceed directly to class.

The school gates and the office door is locked from 8:50am after the staff member finishes duty.

If you are running late and there is no staff member visibly on duty, please ensure you follow this procedure:

1. You and your child remain in the car
2. Ring the school office 4229 1969 to notify that you are waiting outside
3. A staff member will then come out to accompany your child safely into school so that there is a clear hand over of duty of care and the reason for the late arrival can be recorded.

COVID-19 UPDATE - KEY CHANGES FROM 8 NOVEMBER 2021

As I communicated at the end of last week, all NSW schools will operate at updated Level 3 settings for the rest of Term 4, with more activities allowed in a COVID-safe manner. 

From this Monday 8 November 2021, until the end of Term 4 2021, the following activities will be allowed in a COVID-safe manner:

WHAT CAN WE DO TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE?

By continuing to support each other and following the required COVID-safe measures, we can prioritise student and staff wellness and minimise disruption to student learning.

ORDER YOUR ST BRIGID'S SCHOOL BAG NOW

The St Brigid's school bag has been a compulsory school item for the past 3 years and part of the school uniform requirements. A long transition period was afforded families, therefore, if you intend replacing your child's school bag for 2022, it must now be a St Brigid's school bag. The quality, size and ergonomic features of the bag make it a very good choice and investment that will last from Kinder - Year 6. The bag can be ordered on Qkr! 

SAVE THE DATE - TUESDAY 7 DECEMBER 2021

On this day, students and staff are invited to dress up in their best Christmas outfit to support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Instead of donating a gold coin, we ask that you contribute a gift to the Christmas hamper for your class. These will be presented to our local St Vincent de Paul conference on Friday 10 December 2021. Thank you for your support. See the RE section for information on what each class is invited to donate.