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Dear Parents and friends,
R U OK?
Jesus said:
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10).”
There is no doubt this year has been one like no other. As COVID-19 continues to impact the health and well-being of many Australians, it is more important than ever to take a moment to check up on your loved ones, and learn to recognise the signs.
During Suicide Prevention Month, which started yesterday with R U OK? Day, we are encouraged to ask those in our lives the simple question of whether they are okay, giving them an invitation to speak about their struggles.
While we are often quite good at recognising and empathising with the physical suffering of others, we can often be oblivious to their internal sufferings, because we cannot see them.
If we are called to be the presence of Christ in the world, then our outreach to others needs to be one which assists them in having life in abundance. This week and month let's take a few minutes in our busy lives to let those around you know they’re appreciated and that we are there to help.
- Simply ask someone, “Are you OK?”.
- Really listen to their response. Let them know you’re there to help them and that they are really being heard.
- Encourage action as sufferers of mental health issues can find it difficult to seek help on their own.
- Follow up with the person you have helped. Let them know you’re still there to help.
As Don Ritchie, Angel of the gap said, "Never be afraid to speak to those who you feel are in need. Always remember the power of the simple smile, a helping hand, a listening ear and a kind word.”
Yours in Faith, Justice and Learning
WATER REFILL STATIONS HAVE ARRIVED
VINNIES EARN AND RETURN HOUSE COLOUR COMPETITION
Woolworths 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.
HOW TO FILL OUT THE COVID-19 REPORTING GOOGLE FORM
HOUSE COLOUR VINNIES CONTAINER COMPETITION
In the blistering sun, the SRC members, Mrs Roche and the Year 6 Leadership Team, sorted, counted, bagged and moved an enormous quantity of plastic and glass bottles and poppers for our Vinnies Return and Earn Fundraiser.
| HOUSE COLOUR | TOTAL |
| GOLD | 718 + 647 = 1365 |
| BLUE | 1480 + 930 = 2410 |
| RED | 933 + 366 = 1299 |
We were rewarded with a delicious sausage sizzle, superbly cooked and served by Mrs Lavelle, Mrs Benoit, Mrs Mitrevski and Marco.
From the totals, we have raised over $500.00 for St Vincent de Paul. Job well done!
The totals for the first and second fundraiser were added together and the winning house - Blue - received their reward of a Mufti Day on Wednesday 9 September 2020.
FUNDRAISING FOR VINNIES VAN - WEEK 10 FOOD DRIVE
21 - 24 SEPTEMBER
| CLASS | FOOD ITEM |
| Kindergarten | Family assorted biscuits |
| Year 1 | Long life (UHT) custard |
| Year 2 | Large tins of tuna |
| Year 3 | Pasta spirals |
| Year 4 | Long life (UHT) milk / 2L cordial or juice |
| Year 5 | Pasta sauces (tomato and white) |
| Year 6G | Canned corn / short grain rice |
| Year 6W | Canned tomatoes / canned beetroot slices |
SEASON OF CREATION
Reading: Matthew 5: 13 - 19
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives out light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify God in heaven.
Reflection on the Gospel
In this reading we learn that we are called to be salt for the earth and light for the world. In 2020, with the global environmental crisis and coronavirus pandemic that we face, how can we as individuals and as a global community truly be agents of change and action where we shine the light of love and healing on those places of darkness? This is our challenge and our task. We pray for strength and passion to be this good news and light for the world.
I recommend:
Pope Francis invites us to join the Season of Creation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbK5l8OcjJg&feature=emb_logo
SUNDAY REFLECTION:
| Sunday 13 September 2020 |
24 SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME Forgive Others The Kingdom of Heaven is like a king who decided to settle his accounts. A servant owed him millions and could not pay, so the King ordered him to be sold as a slave. The servant pleaded for mercy, and the King, filled with pity, forgave him and let him go. The servant went out and saw another servant who owed him a few dollars, demanding that he pay. When the man pleaded for mercy, he had him thrown in jail. Hearing this, the King was angry and sent for the servant to be punished. |
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| Sunday 20 September 2020 |
25 SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME The First Shall be Last Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like this. A farmer goes out at dawn and hires workers. He promises them one silver coin each for the day's work. Later he sees some more men and he hires them, and more again at lunchtime. At the end of the day, he pays each worker one silver coin. Those who worked all day were angry, but the farmer said, "Are you jealous because I am generous? I paid you what I promised." Jesus concluded, "The last shall be first and the first shall be last." |
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SAVE THE DATE
| Monday 21 - Thursday 24 September | Vinnies Van Food Appeal |
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PODCAST SERIES - RIPPLES
Ripples is a PODCAST developed for staff and parent's on-going spiritual formation. It seeks to offer a space where people can draw on the wisdom of a series of guest speakers and can experience some treasured stillness through meditation.
Practices like these create a ripple effect. They have the potential to impact the way we respond to family, friends, colleagues, to creation and to our loving God. Come and enjoy some Inspired Voices and Treasured Stillness.
The Ripples Podcast is now available
PRINCIPAL'S AWARD FOR WEEK 7 and 8
Considered an honour of the highest order, the Principal's Award celebrates outstanding achievement by a student in faith, learning and other contributions to school life. Congratulations to:
| CLASS | STUDENT |
| Year 4 | Oliver E |
| Year 4 | Tully D |
Congratulations to the following students who have received an Assistant Principal's Award. Well done!
| CLASS | STUDENT |
| Year 1 | Rafael S |
| Year 2 | Molly S |
| Year 3 | Reed B |
| Year 3 | Hugo S |
| Year 4 | Tully D |
| Year 5 | Ariel L |
| Year 6W | Luca S |
Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards during the last fortnight.
Week 7- Term 3
| CLASS | FAITH AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kindergarten | Ruby K | Grace H |
| Year 1 | Stevie R | Hunter M |
| Year 2 | Tayla R | Isabella S |
| Year 3 | Bailey C | Sofia S |
| Year 4 | Tayah A | Alessia S |
| Year 5 | Niya M | Dara A |
| Year 6G | Hudson S | Caelan S |
| Year 6W | Arabella I-S | Daniel D |
| CLASS | JUSTICE AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kindergarten | Hkum Seng D | Angelina R |
| Year 1 | Ella D | Christian J |
| Year 2 | Ruby T | Daniel M |
| Year 3 | Amelia E-B | Nahla O |
| Year 4 | Isobel F | Samuel S |
| Year 5 | Paige H | Reg T |
| Year 6G | Erin R | Emily S |
| Year 6W | Keira B | Robbie L |
Happy Birthday to the following students.
We hope you have a great birthday!
| Kinder | Year 1 | Year 5 | Year 6W |
| Amelia D | Macy G | Luca D-B | Keira B |
| Ariel L |
EXPLAINING STUDENT ABSENCES IN COMPASS
A reminder to please log into your parent portal and provide a detailed explanation for any full day absences for your child/children. If you have completed the Respiratory Illness google form, you will still be required to enter an explanation into Compass.
Please do not email the school office with your absence explanation as a detailed explanation in your Child's Compass portal will be sufficient.
You do not need to enter partial absences in Compass as this will be done from the school office when the student arrives or departs.
LATE ARRIVALS - if your child arrives after 8:50am the partial absence will be entered as unexplained. As parents are not coming on site of a morning you will need to send an email or phone the office to explain the late arrival.
If you have any questions regarding any of this information please contact the school office.
Australian Parents Council
Please find below a link to the online newsletter for the Australian Parents Council.
GOOGLE FORM
Your support in ensuring the health and safety of the St Brigid’s Community during this global pandemic is evident in the growing number of students who are either staying home with respiratory illness and/or being tested for COVID-19. We really appreciate your vigilance with this.
It is compulsory for us to keep a detailed register of the process from symptoms to medical clearance, and so, it is crucial we know when your child develops symptoms BEFORE they are tested for COVID-19. To make this easier for you to communicate all the information that we need, we have developed a google form that will only take 30 seconds to complete and submit.
This google form can be found on the St Brigid’s website, as a link in the Brigid Bulletin and by clicking the link in the COMPASS newsfeed.
Please complete it any day or time of the week, including weekends. The information will automatically come to the Ms Uroda and Mrs Benoit.
Get your family together, children and adults and start practising for the Zoom Trivia night on Friday 18 September 2020. Please order your family ticket on Qkr!
MOWING ROSTER
A huge thank you to the parents who volunteer to keep our grass mowed and the outside of the school tidy. Your efforts not only add to the overall presentation of St Brigid's but saves the school lots of money, which is diverted back into the purchasing of learning resources.
UPCOMING DATES FOR THE MOWING GROUP
| UPCOMING DATES | MOWER ONE |
MOWER TWO |
| 12 September 2020 | Anthony Petre | Paul Rustomji |
| 10 October 2020 | Jason Shoebridge | Fabrizio Curcio |
| 24 October 2020 | Mark Eckermann | Darrell Mitchell |
| 14 November 2020 | Gary Humphrey | Mick Zanella |
| 28 November 2020 | Brett Shrimpton | Neo Arian |
| 12 December 2020 | Daniel St Archangel | Paul Brogan |
| 19 December 2020 | Jeremy Crook | TBC |
CANTEEN NEWS
The canteen will remain closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WANT TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE LIFE OF THE SCHOOL?
Are you interested in volunteering for P&F events? Would you like to help out the wonderful St Brigid’s Community but don’t know where to start? We’d love to have you on board.
Drop the P&F a line and we’d be very happy to get you involved in events or as a coordinator. We can also team you up with an existing volunteer to help share the work and learn the ropes. Email us at pandf@sbgdow.catholic.edu.au
ST BRIGID'S PARISH GWYNNEVILLE
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN
ST BRIGID'S MASS TIMES
| Saturday | 5:30pm Vigil - Please ring the Parish Office to register |
| Sunday | 9:00am - Please ring the Parish Office to register |
| Thursday | 9:30am - Please ring the Parish Office to register |
COMPLETE TENNIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC
WOLLONGONG PCYC SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
PAINT THE GONG REaD VIRTUAL READING EVENT
Wollongong City Council's annual Paint the Gong REaD reading day has been launched and has gone VIRTUAL. Please see the Facebook page link https://www.facebook.com/PainttheGongREaD/
NETFIT NETBALL CLINIC ILLAWARRA
CARTOON WORKSHOPS
BULLI PCYC SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
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