STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOR 2022

This afternoon we announced the Year 6 leadership positions for 2022. The students will be inducted into these positions during our Commencement Mass on 17 February 2022 at 9:30am. On behalf of our school community, I would like to congratulate each student and wish them every success in these leadership positions for 2022.

CHRISTMAS FUN DAY

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - SPLICED 

Over 100 students in the Diocese, aged from 7–14, have successfully engaged with the challenging tasks of thinking critically, creatively and reflectively with this year’s conceptual unit for SPLICED, The Power of the Imaginative Mind – Exploring possibilities through multidimensional thinking.

Sophie JT, Cameron B, Paige H, Luca D and Grace D produced multiple literacy bodies of work, completing the SPLICED program for 2021. Congratulations to these students’ perseverance, layered depth and enthusiasm, and inspired minds and hearts.

A special congratulations to Grace D who was the recipient of a SPLICED Achievement Award. Her work featured in a video launch of the website and book on Wednesday evening The video and Grace's work can be viewed on the SPLICED website home page: https://spliced2021.dow.catholic.edu.au/global-issues

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - MATHS OLYMPIAD

10 students from Year 5 and Year 6 represented St Brigid's in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad early this year. We congratulate the following students who received a Certificate of Achievement at today's assembly.

A special congratulations to Cameron B who achieved the highest individual score for St Brigid's and was presented today with a trophy for this outstanding achievement.

THANK YOU MR BOSS

I acknowledge the hard work and commitment of Mr Boss, who, despite the obstacles of lockdowns and remote learning, ensured these opportunities continued and were  engaging and enjoyable for all the participating students.

A large number of St Brigid's students completed the 2021 NSW Premier's Reading Challenge and received a certificate of achievement from The Hon. Dominic Perrottet, Premier of NSW. 

A special congratulations to Edwina J in Year 6 who received the NSW Premier's Challenge Platinum Award for her seventh successful year. What a fabulous achievement. Hopefully this will inspire more students at St Brigid's towards such an achievement. 

NEWSLETTERS IN 2022

The Brigid Bulletin will be published three times a term next year.  Given that we have the technology to communicate 24/7 and the extensive use of COMPASS news feed alerts we feel that this would work much better for parents. 

YEAR BOOK 2021

On behalf of all the school community I would like to say a very big thank you to the year book coordinators, Ainsley E and Pia P on another outstanding job. Ainsley and Pia were very capably assisted by Marcus M, Kali H, Saira M, Shivawn V-D-S, Kerryn C, Cathy A and Marie L.

A wonderful job to savour great memories and achievements throughout the year. 

FAREWELL YEAR 6

Year 6 will celebrate their Graduation from primary school next Tuesday with a litrugy and awards ceremony in the Church and a catered picnic lunch in the school grounds.  We're so happy that you've achieved this great milestone - Wishing you every success as you move into exciting unchartered waters.

Congratulations to:

STUDENT REPORTS

If you would like an interview with your child's classroom teacher/s regarding the Semester 2 reports, please email the school office to arrange a teleconference.

      

  

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 an investment that will last from Kinder - Year 6. The bag can be ordered on Qkr! 

    

    

  

 

TERM 1 DATES FOR 2022

A fun day was had by all, as Santas, elves, angels and Christmas decorated students gathered for our last fundraising effort for the year. Tubs were overflowing with the many generous donations from our families.

All the food items have now been organised, ready for our local St Vincent de Paul conference to package them and distribute the hampers to the most needy in our Gwynneville /Keiraville area.

 

 

REFLECTIONS

Sunday 12 December Third Sunday of Advent

We are at the midpoint of Advent. Today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday. The principal theme of the day is joy. According to Paul, joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit (cf. Gal 5:22). Such joy is a religious sentiment, not emotional happiness. Along with gratitude, it is the heart’s response to God’s goodness. Zion is told to shout for joy because it has been saved by God from its enemies and because God is in the midst of the people. The psalm response proclaims the same message; the reading from Philippians announces that the Lord is near. This is cause for joy. Advent is a time for joy, not primarily because we are anticipating the anniversary of the birth of Christ, but because God is already in our midst (Immanuel). The readings for this Sunday assure us that God is with us, not as a judge but as a Saviour. We rejoice over the saving acts of God that make us confident of God’s care and unafraid of whatever may cross our paths. We rejoice in the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Advent joy is like the delight that fills a woman who has just given birth, even if it occurred in the throes of birth pangs.  Advent joy springs from the realisation that the presence of God in our midst can so transform our lives that the promises of peace and security will be fulfilled. Advent joy is the way we live in the tension between already and not yet. © Dianne Bergant CSA

Sunday 19 December Fourth Sunday of Advent

There is always excitement at this time of the year. It is as if everything is filled with promise. Animosities are set aside; estrangement dissolves into reconciliation; the whole world seems gentler; and we are filled with the spirit of generosity. In the days just before Christmas, the possibility of newness is almost palpable. The spirit of the season has caught hold of us even before the actual day has arrived. Today we stand on the threshold of fulfilment. The future that God has prepared for us is open before us, even though we have not yet stepped out into it. The incarnation takes place in human history, thus affirming the fundamental goodness of human life and concerns, and sanctifying them even further. The child comes from simple people, from a place that is relatively insignificant, thus underscoring God’s preference for what is ordinary. The body that was offered for our salvation, the body that consecrated us through having been offered up, was the body that grew in the womb of Mary. The extraordinary salvific deed of God was accomplished through his coming into the world as one of us. The obedience that Christ played out through his body fulfilled for us the promises made by God. We stand on the threshold of fulfilment, the fulfilment of an event that has already taken place. We ritually reenact it so that we never take it for granted, so that we never forget that it is in and through human history that the marvellous deeds of God are accomplished. © Dianne Bergant CSA

Christmas Reflection

Joyful peace is the atmosphere of the birth of Jesus. Nonetheless, the peace arises amid the darker realities of life: 'there was no room for them at the inn'.

Peace and joy are messages that we badly need today. More than ever we need to know that the light of Christ shines in the darkness.

I wish all our families a happy and holy Christmas. 

Thank you for all the support you have given to ensuring that our Catholic values of compassion, courage, service and stewardship are followed and lived through actions and words.

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:

Congratulations to the following students who have received an Assistant Principal's Award. Well done!

  

 

 

Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards.

Week 9 - Term 4

CLASS	JUSTICE  AWARD		LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kindergarten	Valentino D-B		Drew G
Year 1	Abigail B		Isla R
Year 2	David M		Arielle N
Year 3	Zara H		Harley S
Year 4	Rocco G		Amelia E-B
Year 5	Shay A		Evie B
Year 6	Thomas S		Starrsi D

 

Week 10 - Term 4

CLASS	LEARNING  AWARD		LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kindergarten	Oliver W		Xavier D-B
Year 1	Hayde R		Flynn D
	Josiah M
	Jacob M
	Sophie R-M
Year 2	Christian J		Ruby G
Year 3	Neave M		Bethany M
Year 4	Shennah L		Willow M
Year 5	Oliver E		Tully D
Year 6	Luca D-B		Lila J

    

 

 

   

 

  

Happy Birthday to the following students celebrating during Weeks 9, 10 and the holidays.

We hope you have a great birthday!

SCHOOL FEE INFORMATION 2022

Please find below information regarding the school fees for 2022. 

St Brigid’s Gwynneville

PARISH BULLETIN

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