Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,

He shall reign forever and ever.

Next weekend, the end of the liturgical year coincides, as always, with our celebration of the solemnity of Christ the King. The Church soon begins the season of Advent, our time of preparation and waiting for the great feast of Christmas. 

With hearts of faith, as we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, we are led to reflect on Jesus as our king. Not a king of this world, but king of creation, of our hearts and lives. In faith, those who practise as Christians recognise Christ to be King and Saviour of all. 

During Advent, we will await the coming King, as a humble baby, and at Christmas we will celebrate not just the ‘child of Bethlehem’, but ‘the King of peace, gloriously reigning’. 

Let us pray

Jesus, Most merciful King, reign in our hearts,

Loving King who offers us your healing grace, reign in our hearts,

Forever King, foretold by the prophets, reign in our hearts,

All powerful King of heaven and earth, reign in our hearts,

Glorious King whose kingdom is not of this world, reign in our hearts,

Compassionate King who is the great I AM within us, reign in our hearts,

Eternal King who is the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega, reign in our hearts. Amen.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a moment not only to pause and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts across the world, but also to reflect on the historical events that led to this day of significance.

Originally announced to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, Remembrance Day today gives us all the opportunity to acknowledge the service personnel who died while serving in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.  

Year 6, Mrs Roche and Mrs Brodnik led a very beautiful and solemn liturgy for us this morning. Thank you!

We will remember them
Lest we forget 

  

  

GRANDPARENTS, GODPARENTS AND GOOD FRIEND’S DAY 

This year we will celebrate the gift of our Grandparents, Godparents and Good friends with a Mass, light luncheon and open classrooms on Tuesday 22 November 2022 from 12noon.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this special celebration. Bishop Brian Mascord will be presiding at the Mass and Deacon James will also join us.

  

  

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - MATHS OLYMPIAD

During the year selected students from Year 5 and Year 6 have had the opportunity to compete in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad 2022. This is an annual contest in which schools from all over Australia, New Zealand and other neighbouring countries take part. The Olympiads consist of five separate contests held approximately six weeks apart between March and September. In between the contests students have been enjoying developing important mathematical problem solving skills and improving and building upon the skill of reasoning.

It is with great pleasure that I thank Mrs Mewett for the leadership she gave and for providing this wonderful opportunity for the students. Mrs Mewett spoke highly of the students and we congratulate them for  their participation and the enthusiasm they brought to the sessions. 

Congratulations to the following students:

YEAR 5	YEAR 6
Hugo S Lachlan E Zachariah C Rafael M Christopher M Shennah L Bailey C Nicolo M	Andy P Cameron B Sophie J Vincent H Raen G Grace D Audrey G Tayah A Oliver E Malachy H Tully D Ash A Abby H

A special mention to Andy Phung and Cameron Browne who ranked 1st place in this competition and to Hugo Spaseski who achieved 3rd place. A huge achievement for an international competition.

  

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - SPLICED

More good news.... the following students are being acknowledged and published for their high level of achievement in the SPLICED program this year.

Lachlan E	Sea Turtles: Beautiful and Endangered	Global Issues
Sophie J	Forever Changing: A Little Change can Make a Big Difference	Global Issues
Cameron B	Never Say Never	Philosophy
Grace G	The Ripple Effect	Philosophy
Emerson E	Goanna Territory: Aboriginal culture and spirituality	Spirituality

      

  

MOWING ROSTER- CAN YOU HELP?

This volunteer role is an important one as the money we save from our family mowers goes directly back into purchasing resources for the students. Thank you to the families who have committed to this work over many years and are leaving the school at the end of the year. We were able to get 5 new kinder dads on the roster for 2023 and are looking for a few more. If you can give a couple hours of your time 2-3 times a year, please phone or email the school office so that a roster can be established for 2023. 

  

    

RESPIRATORY ILLNESS PROCEDURES - GOOGLE FORM

Please continue to fill in the reporting google form if your child has even the mildest of respiratory symptoms or has tested Positive for COVID-19.
 
The information contained in this form gives me very good data about prevailing illness in the school which I can communicate to parents to help us all work together to ensure the health and safety of our community. 
 
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 news-feed.

Your support in ensuring the health and safety of the St Brigid’s Community during this global pandemic has been greatly appreciated. 

REPORTING FORM

Please complete it any day or time of the week, including weekends. The information will automatically come to Ms Uroda and Mrs Sammut.

   

   

CATHEDRAL CAR PARKING - CAN YOU HELP?

    

 

If you can assist at some of the upcoming events, please add your name to the goggle spreadsheet. 

CAR PARKING https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MNIdEBargkwccQzeQjoMmJ-wDjTuoynjbRG9fu_u-bk/edit#gid=1933478450

     

   

  

2022 SAVE THE DATE

1 December 2022	Lumen Christi Parish Dinner
9 December 2022	Christmas Carols Concert and dinner 5:30pm start
15 December 2022	Year 6 Graduation Mass / luncheon / prize giving / ringing of bell
16 December 2022	Final awards assembly of 2022
16 December 2022	Year 6 Graduation Excursion
19 December 2022	Christmas fun day and special food day - Wiseman Park
20 December 2022	Pupil free day - SDD

TERM 1 DATES FOR 2023

Friday 27 January 2023	Staff development day 1
Monday 30 January 2023	Staff development day 2
Tuesday 31 January 2023	Year 1 - 6 start school
Tuesday 7 February 2023	Kindergarten start school
Wednesday 15 March 2023	NAPLAN begins for Year 3 and Year 5
Thursday 6 April	Last day of Term 1 for the students

ST BRIGID'S  AWARDS

Term 4 - Week 3

Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards in Term 4, week 4, Week 5, and Week 6.

Today, students from Kinder to Year 6 received the Deep Thinking Award. This award recognises those students who use critical and creative thinking to become independent lifelong learners. They use a variety of thinking strategies and take responsibility for their learning.

CLASS	DEEP THINKING	LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kindergarten	Magnus A	Ayesha O
Year 1	Evie W	Sebastian T
Year 2	Vita K	Veronica A
Year 3	Hunter M	Arielle N
Year 4	Harley S	Sarah Mc
Year 5	Matthew C	Rosie S
Year 6	Tayah A	Sam S

   

 

Term 4 - Week 4

Today, students from Kinder to Year 6  received the Learning Pathways Award. This award recognises students from Kinder to Year 6 who show high engagement and motivation in their learning. They co-construct their learning tasks. demonstrating and use voice and choice to become self-directed learners.

CLASS	LEARNING PATHWAYS	LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kindergarten	Leo J	Violet D
Year 1	Maggie M	Sofia H
Year 2	Isla R	Josiah M
Year 3	Ryder M	Millie A
Year 4	Tayla R	Chloe M
Year 5	Amelia E	Nicolo M
Year 6	Audrey G	Cameron B

  

Term 4 - Week 5

Today, students from Kinder to Year 6 received the Building Partnerships Award. This award recognises students from Kinder to Year 6 who work collaboratively with other students and their teachers to enhance their learning.

CLASS	BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS	LEADER OF THE WEEK
Kindergarten	Roman G	Chris T
Year 1	Mila J	Aurora M
Year 2	Jammy C	Hayde R
Year 3	Alice M	Dareen Y
Year 4	Joshua S	Zara H
Year 5	Emerson E	Shennah L
Year 6	Flynn S	Andy P

     

  

K-6 MERIT AWARDS IMPLEMENTATION:

• The Principal has the overall responsibility to implement this policy and will assign the responsibility of coordinating awards to teachers and the Assistant Principal. 
• Awards will be given out at Assembly each Friday during the school term according to the awards weekly schedule unless there are extenuating circumstances such as a public holiday, whole school event (causing cancellation of assembly) or a class is on an event such as school camp or an excursion.  
• Awards will be presented by the school’s Student Leaders and Assistant Principal and Principal  who organise and present assembly each week. 
• Teachers must ensure they have their awards completed each Thursday afternoon to allow enough time for assembly preparation.  
• Awards are based on merit and achievement not on equality or encouragement. This is important so that appropriate recognition is awarded to students who display excellence in all school life.

 

THE STRUCTURE OF MERIT AWARDS K-6

• Step 1 5 Merit awards = First Assistant Principal Award
• Step 2 5 Merit awards = Second Assistant Principal Award
• Step 3 2 Merit awards = First Principal Award

• Step 4 5 Merit awards = Third Assistant Principal Award
• Step 5 5 Merit awards = Fourth  Assistant Principal Award
• Step 6 2 Merit awards = Second Principal Award
• Final Step 2 Merit Awards = St Brigid Medal

 

THE PROCEDURE

1. When students achieve a milestone they are required to submit the relevant merit awards to the office for validation
2. The awards are verified and signed
3. The next milestone award is presented at the assembly on the Friday after the documentation is presented. 
4. The Assistant Principal and Principal will sign and date the back of the awards when they are presented.
5.  The final awards of the year are presented at the final assembly in Week 9 (if it is a 10 week term) and Week 10 (if it is an 11 week term). No awards will be presented after this assembly.

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

 

Happy Birthday to the following students.

We hope you have a great birthday!

CONGRATULATIONS

The 2023 Diocesan Sports Trials have commenced and we have a number of St Brigid's students nominated. Basketball trials were held last Monday and we would like to congratulate Bailey C and Rafael M for their selection as part of the Wollongong representative team to attend the Mackillop trials hosted at Beaton Park Snakepit on Friday 24 February 2023. We wish them both very well.

CDF DIOCESAN SPORTS AWARDS

Congratulations to Cameron B and Grace D who will attend the CDF Diocesan Sports Awards to be acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to sport and achievements in our Diocese. Well done Cameron & Grace.

RUGBY 7'S/TOUCH RUGBY GALA DAY

On Wednesday 9 November 2022, a number of St Brigid's students (Years 3-6) both boys and girls were invited by NSW Rugby to participate in a Rugby 7's/Touch Rugby Gala day (Illawarra Zone) held at Shamrock's Rugby grounds in Woonona. 

The students had a truly wonderful experience. They had the opportunity to display their newly developed skills which they recently acquired during the Rugby Sports clinic which ran throughout Term 3 at St Brigid's.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Matt Duggan who generously offered his expertise and time to train our students & also managed the St Brigid's teams on the day. We would also like to thank Tony Gorgijovski for his assistance on the day.

Scholastic Book Club Orders are due online by 1 December 2022

A reminder there are no cash or EFTPOS payments, parents can order and pay online for their child/ren Book Club purchases using a credit card via LOP(Linked Online Ordering and Payments Platform). The books are then delivered to the school and distributed to the students.

Every order helps earn free books and teaching materials for the library and classrooms however there is never any obligation to order. St Brigid's has earnt thousands of dollars worth of resources throughout this scheme.

WORLD FESTIVAL OF MAGIC 2022

Woonona Bulli RSL has kindly given us a number of free passes to attend a magic show at the RSL club on 16 November 2022. If this is something that interests you and your family, please contact Yvonne or Anita at the office on 4229 1969. Please note the distribution of tickets will be on a first-in-best-dressed basis.

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