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Meditation is a universal spiritual wisdom and a practice found at the core of all the great religious traditions, particularly Benedictine spirituality, which is the charism of our school. It leads us from mind to heart and to the integration of these two centres of human being.
The two doves on a chalice is the WCCM's symbol. It is a universal expression of the union of contemplation and action. A very ancient text describes them as 'two sweet friends' and the same idea is found in the story of Martha and Mary in the Gospel. Meditation in daily life is the heart of the WCCM Community: the experience of Being as the foundation of all Action.
The students and staff are building their capacity for silence and stillness in the simplicity of this practice, as they meditate with the word maranatha.
“Heavenly Father, open our hearts to the silent presence of the spirit of your Son. Lead us into that mysterious silence where your love is revealed to all who call, ‘Maranatha…Come, Lord Jesus”. WCCM Meditation Opening Prayer
Yours in Faith, Justice and Learning
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 |
TRASH FREE TUESDAY Term 2 Week 7 Winners
'Congratulations to all our students on their efforts in bringing in 'trash free' lunch boxes on Tuesday, the results for Week 7 were:
Kindergarten: 81 %
Year 1: 58 %
Year 2: 58 %
Year 3: 76 %
Year 4: 54 %
Year 5: 54 %
Year 6: 71 %
Congratulations to Kindergarten, who are the Week 7 winners! Enjoy caring for the St Brigid's Peace Lily.
HEALTHY HAROLD VISITS ST BRIGID'S
On 23 July 2021 the Life Education Van along with Healthy Harold will be visting our school to teach students about healthy and safe choices. The programs offered are engaging and educational and include the following topics:
Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2
- how to build friendships and care for others
- safe and unsafe sitauations and the warning signs
- benefits of physical activity and what our body needs to be healthy
- explore how positive relationships benefit health and wellbeing
Year 3 and Year 4
- responsible and respectful behaviour when using communication technology
- strategies to deal with bullying and cyberbullying
- explore the role of bystanders
- strategies for managing stressful situations
- medicine as drugs and the consequence of the misuse of them
Year 5 and Year 6
- understand how to respect others and ourselves
- strategies to respond to unsafe or disrespectful situations online and offline
- myths and facts surrounding the use of legal and illegal drugs
- physical, social & legal consequences of drug use
Students can purchase merchandise from the Healthy Harold shop by visiting their website or by filling in the attached form and sending the correct money to school before 23 July.
TALENT SHOW - 25 JUNE 2021
Rehearsals are well underway for the Talent Show and the line up of talent is quite impressive. Prepare to be dazzled with dance, magic, contortion, super skaters and much more. Dress rehearsal is next Thursday 17 June 2021. Entrants are required to bring their clothes/costumes and props on this day.
Talent Show Details
- There will be two audience sessions where 2 parents/carers per student entered in the Talent Show are invited to watch the Talent Show.
- Parents of Year 2 and Year 3 entrants are invited to watch the show at 11:30am on Friday 25 June. Kindergarten, Year 2 and Year 3 students will watch the show at this time too.
- Parents of Year 4, 5 and 6 entrants are invited to watch the show at 1:30pm on Friday 25 June. Year 1, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students will watch the show at this time too.
- Parents are required to sign in using the QR code provided at the hall entrance
- Tickets for parents/carers will be sent home on Monday 21 June. Any unused tickets need to be returned to school by Wednesday 23 June to be redistributed
RECONCILIATION WEEK AT ST BRIGID'S
A message from Peter Cooney - Gwynneville Conference President
Many thanks again for your coordination of the School Community support for our Winter Appeal. We are amazed at the generosity of the St Brigid’s Community. I must say how impressed I am at the involvement of the children leading the school assembly. Great skills for them to acquire at such a young age. It is definitely soup weather now and very appropriate.
VINNIES VAN FUNDRAISER
One last effort for this term!
Please have all items donated at school by Tuesday 22 June.| CLASS | ITEM |
| Kindergarten | Women's deodorant |
| Year 1 | Men's deodorant |
| Year 2 | Adult toothpaste |
| Year 3 | Children's toothpaste |
| Year 4 | Shower soap (Liquid pump bottle) |
| Year 5 | Shampoo |
| Year 6 | Conditioner |
| Staff | Moisturising cream |
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Sunday 13 June Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time  |
The readings today remind us that poetic imagery is an apt way of describing the mysterious presence of God in our midst. The cedar began as a seedling that takes years to grow into a magnificent tree. The same is true of the mustard tree. It too requires time to develop its trunk and branches. The development of moral integrity in a human being is just as gradual. Rooted in God, it flourishes in God's presence and it produces fruit even into old age. Although God is present in all things, sustaining them and allowing them to follow their natural courses, God really transcends all things. Metaphorical language may be the best means for speaking about God and the things of God. It enables us to live in the tension that both reveals something about God and conceals God's real nature. The reign of God also begins in very ordinary circumstances, and it matures gradually until it has spread itself far and wide. Although the mystery of the reign of God unfolds within human history, we need eyes of faith to recognise it. Like the cedar and the mustard seed, it grows within the concreteness of human experience. Just as the life force that thrusts the branches of the trees further and further out cannot itself be seen, so the reign of God is mysterious, even incomprehensible. Still, it is there, inviting us, urging us to move forward, transforming our world. © Dianne Bergant CSA |
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Sunday 20 June Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time  |
Paul insists that the love of Christ completely transforms us, mind and heart. No longer do we judge according to human standards. No longer do we meet injury with assault. No longer do we relegate people to the margins of society, or hoard the goods that others need to survive. Everything is changed in this new worldview. We understand ourselves and our world differently. Most importantly, we perceive God differently. Job’s new insights enlightened his understanding of creation, of the Creator, and of himself, a finite creature. Several of the disciples were seasoned fishermen. They knew that sea quite well. Living close to Jesus, they knew him too. Now they saw him in a different light. In both cases, faith opened their eyes. Like the disciples, we begin to realise that this man who shares in all of our human vulnerability is able to direct the power of the Creator. We need eyes of faith to recognise the power of God at work in the events of our lives. Like Job, faith moves us from viewing God as a deity who is so distant from us that the circumstances of our lives appear to be irrelevant, to realising that everything is ultimately in God's hands and everything follows the course on which God has set it. For our part, all we can or need do is entrust ourselves to this loving God who cares if even a sparrow falls to the ground. © Dianne Bergant CSA |
The carnival will run from 9:00am – 12:00noon for all tabloid and sprint events. Please note that all 200m and 800m events will be run from 8:00am this year and it is the responsibility of parents to have students who have nominated to participate in these events at the carnival ready to go at 8:00am. This is due to the fact we only have the use of Beaton Park until 12noon.
Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards in Weeks 1 and 2.
Week 7 - Term 2
| CLASS | LEARNING AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK | |
| Kindergarten | Sebastian T | Liana D S | |
| Year 1 | Rita-Rose F | Lucas S | |
| Year 2 | Rafael S | Lachlan C | |
| Year 3 | Rhiley A | Harper L-D | |
| Year 4 | Rafael M | Amelia E-B | |
| Year 5 | Shay A | Xavier C | |
| Year 6 | Ariel L | Thomas S | |
Week 8 - Term 2
| CLASS | VALUES AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK | |
| Kindergarten | Evanna T | Blaire W | Marcella S |
| Year 1 | Vita K | Aria J | |
| Year 2 | Ireland C | Hugh S | |
| Year 3 | Bethany M | Tayla R | |
| Year 4 | Willow M | Eve A | |
| Year 5 | Sophie J-T | Vincent H | |
| Year 6 | Eden S | Lila J | |
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 3 | Sarah M |
| Year 5 | Luke S |
Congratulations to the following students who have received an Assistant Principal's Award. Well done!
| Year 4 | Zac C |
Happy Birthday to the following students.
We hope you have a great birthday!
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 6 |
| Ruby K | Millie A | Charlotte W |
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS NEWSLETTER
The third edition of CCSP's Parent Talk Newsletter is available here
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Scholastic Book Club Issue #4 brochures were given out last week. Orders are to be placed through the LOOP online ordering system on the Scholastic website.
Orders are due by Friday 11 June.
TERM 2 P&F MEETING
You are warmly invited to attend the Term 2 General Meeting in the St Brigid's School Library on Tuesday 15 June 2021 commencing at 6:30pm.
LAWN MOWING ROSTER
| Date | Mower 1 | Mower 2 |
| 19 June 2021 | Mark E | Darrell M |
| 11 July 2021 | John H | Louise Mc |
| 8 August 2021 | Max M | David H |
| 12 September 2021 | Anthony P | Matt D |
| 10 October 2021 | Thomas M | Adam T |
We are still looking for a few more volunteers. If you can help please contact John Harman on 0419 993 133 or dabeers@bigpond.com
SAVE THE DATE - P&F EVENTS
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DATE |
EVENT |
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6 August 2021 |
Cocktail Dinner Party - Venue TBC |
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3 Sept 2021 |
Father’s Day BBQ breakfast |
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3 Sept 2021 |
Father’s Day stall |
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6 Nov 2021 |
Working Bee and BBQ Lunch 10:30am – 12:00 |
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2 Dec 2021 |
Christmas Concert and family picnic |
St Brigid’s Gwynneville
PARISH BULLETIN
PARISH WEBSITE
DIOCESAN WEBSITE
Please visit the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong website for further information.
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HOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Holy Spirit College are presenting their annual College production, Mary Poppins, from Thursday 10 June until Saturday 12 June 2021. It promises to be a fantastic show for all ages.
New TEENFIT program commencing soon at Beaton Park Leisure Centre
Beaton Park Leisure Centre are rolling out a new fitness programs for teens.
The cost is $150 and consists of 2 classes per week for 10 weeks. Active kids vouchers can be used to subsidise the fees.
South Coast Writers Centre - School Holiday program and Young Writers program for Term 3 2021
School Holiday fun at IPAC
Take the family to a show everyone will enjoy as David Walliams’ best-selling novel comes to life in The Midnight Gang, 30 June – 1 July.
Then, encourage your child to build confidence and theatre skills this holiday, with the week-long Merrigong Creativity Camp.
PCYC Bulli - Winter School Holiday Program
UOW LEARNING LABS
The University of Wollongong has invited students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 1 to 6, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
Dates:
Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 28th – 30th June 2021
Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 6th - 8th July 2021
Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
Applications close: Wednesday, 26th May 2021
