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The Road to Emmaus
(Luke 34: 13-35)
At Sunday Mass recently, we listened again to one of the most loved and important Easter stories of the Gospels. The story of the disciples’ encounter with the Risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus prompts all of us to reflect on our own journey to faith. In their loneliness after the death of Jesus, the disciples were struggling with all that had happened, and even with all that Jesus had spoken and taught them while he was with them. On the road to Emmaus, they do not at first recognise Jesus who joins them and explains to them that the Messiah had to suffer and die. Gradually, as they listen, the disciples’ eyes are opened - their loneliness gives way to enlightenment and hope, and they recognise Jesus in the ‘breaking of the bread’.
Just as the disciples realised, we, too, are sustained by our faith in Jesus, the faith we pray might ‘burn in our hearts’ also. Most importantly, we experience the nourishment of our faith through Jesus, the living bread, each time we celebrate the Eucharist together. We accept the Risen Jesus as our companion on the journey - the journey that can be lonely and troubled without the strength of our faith.
As our students celebrate the Eucharist together, and as some prepare to receive the Sacrament for the first time later in the year, we ask that Jesus might speak to their hearts as they approach the altar and ‘break bread’ together; that each one of them might come to know that Jesus, though he has vanished from our sight, stays with us in the Eucharist, as at Emmaus; and that they can come to know and rely on him as their companion on the journey of life.
May the Holy Spirit help us to open our hearts to be aware of Jesus’ presence with us; help us to make our way through the joys, sorrows and dilemmas of our lives; and bring us together one day to everlasting life. Amen.
The Bishop of Wollongong, Most Rev. Brian Mascord DD, has published a new document on the nature and purpose of Catholic schools in our diocese. Titled Bearers of Christ’s Love — Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong, this document is the first of its type in our diocese since the 1970s.
In it, Bishop Brian explores the purpose of Catholic schools as an expression of the Church experience, as well as the vital connection between schools, parents/carers, parishes, and the diocese itself.
Throughout the document, Bishop Brian reiterates:
- The significant role Catholic schools play in the evangelising mission of the Church and the nurturing of students’ faith.
- The commitment of Catholic educators to complement and support the educational rights and duties of parents as their child’s first educator.
- The essential requirement for Catholic schools to be places of educational excellence, where learning, wellbeing and actions of outreach and service are integrated in a holistic educational vision and practice.
- That Catholic schools are places where those seeking a Catholic education are welcome, reflecting the diverse mix of cultures, nationalities and religious traditions that currently make up our school communities.
I encourage you to take the time to watch the short video from Bishop Brian and read this important document on the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong website.
Please join us for our Easter Mass, with mother's day blessing, followed by mother's day morning tea.
- 9:30am Mass
- 10:40am Guided Learning Walks in the classroom
- 11:00am Muffins with Mum morning tea
- 11:45am Mother's day Stall
National Walk Safely to School Day is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long-term well-being of our children. Now in its 24th year, the annual event encourages parents and teachers to teach road safety skills and support the importance of regular walking, not just on 19 May, but every day.
On this day we will not be running the car drop off or pick up zone to encourage all our families to walk to and from school.
PRINCIPAL RENEWAL LEAVE FROM 1 JUNE – 21 JULY
The purpose of professional renewal is to create an opportunity for Principals to take time for personal and professional reflection and to action professional opportunities to develop knowledge and effectiveness as leaders, and/or strengthen their own spirituality in order to authentically lead Catholic School communities.
My renewal leave consists of three and a half weeks living and breaking open 2 elements of the St Brigid’s school mission statement: Inspired by our Catholic Values and the Benedictine tradition, we are committed to developing leaders of faith, justice and learning through…
Seeking God within a community of prayer, service and hospitality faithful to the mission of Jesus. (faith)
Fostering a love of learning and the seeking of wisdom through a contemporary education that encourages all to utilise the ‘good gifts’ given to them and equips them to take their place in the world. (learning)
I will engage in 3 faith and learning experiences during this period of renewal.
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EXPERIENCE A |
The Rule of Benedict calls for devoting a generous portion of every day to reading. This is the meditative, contemplative prayer that the Rule calls Lectio Divina, a particular blend of reading and reflection that takes its time and focuses first on Sacred Scripture. |
Visits to English Benedictine communities throughout the UK, joining the community for daily prayer and reflection. |
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EXPERIENCE B
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St Augustine was an Italian Benedictine Monk living in Rome who was sent by Pope Gregory the Great, to bring the English people to conversion. He was the first Archbishop of Canterbury and became known as the ‘Apostle of the English’. |
A St Augustine Camino to the birthplace of Christianity. A walking pilgrimage from Rochester Cathedral to the Shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate. |
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EXPERIENCE C
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“Bringing learning to life and life to learning”. |
Visiting Catholic schools of excellence in England and Scotland. |
Following my Principal Renewal Leave, I will take some Long Service Leave to visit my dad, who lives in Croatia.
- Acting Principal - Mrs Benoit
- Acting Assistant Principal - Mrs O'Donnell
- Acting REC - Mrs Arthur-Worsop
- Acting ML1 - Mrs Julie Mewett
- Acting ML1 - Mrs Alysha Lavelle.
| Monday 29 May 2023 | Staff Retreat in Mittagong |
| Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Staff Development Day - Literacy/ Numeracy |
| Monday 12 June 2023 | King's Birthday public holiday |
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.
Please complete it any day or time of the week, including weekends. The information will automatically come to Ms Uroda and Mrs Benoit.
| 6/5 | kindergarten 2024 interviews | 11:00-3:00pm |
| 11/5 | Whole School Mass, Muffins with Mum & guided learning walks | From 9:30am |
| 15/5 | All students wear winter uniform | |
| 26/5 | Winter Appeal Jersey and Pizza Day | Order of Qkr |
| 20/6 | Netball Gala Day Year 3-6 | All day |
| 28/6 | School Athletics Carnival | 12noon |
| 28/6 | Lasagne and garlic bread P&F Lunch | TBC |
| 30/6 | Last Day for Term 2 | 3:00pm |
| 17/7 | School resumes for Term 3 | 8:50am |
| 17/7 | First Communion Compulsory parent night | 6:30pm |
MATHEMATICS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
At the end of last term our Stage 2 and Stage 3 teachers came together to participate in a professional learning day focusing on gaining a deeper understanding of the structure, outcomes and content of the reformed mathematics Syllabus which will be implemented in 2024.
Our Stage 2 and 3 teachers are currently trialling the implementation of this syllabus and spent the day unpacking outcomes and developing scope and sequences of learning to support the development of teaching and learning sequences.
TERM 1 PB4L TOKEN WINNERS
Congratulations to EVANS (BLUE) House who were the Term 1 token winners. These students had collected the most tokens throughout Term 1 for displaying respectful, responsible and safe behaviours on the playground. Congratulations to all the students. They certainly enjoyed their reward of being able to wear mufti clothes to school for the day.
Let's see who will be our Term 2 PB4L token winners!
CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day on the last day of Term 1 and were fortunate to be able to run the competitive events of our Cross Country Carnival program.
Congratulations to the students who were our top three place-getters in each age event:
| KINDERGARTEN |
Kane F Ariel E |
Luke W Ella F |
Daniel A Roxanna O |
| YEAR 1 |
Archie M Kana B |
Leo J Della M |
Annabelle G Ben F |
| YEAR 2 |
Hudson I Ivy F |
Levi C Liana D |
Jacob S Lynn E |
| 8 YEARS |
Ted F Gisele M |
Josh M Evie W |
Elliott G Ava Y |
| 9 YEARS |
Finn D Maya I |
Hayde R Aria J |
Logan A Isla R |
| 10 YEARS |
David M Ireland C |
Lachlan C Arielle N |
Arthur R Allaria D |
| 11 YEARS |
Zac C Zara H |
Rafael M Ilena P |
Eve A |
| 12 YEARS |
Rio M Willow F |
Hugo S |
Bailey C |
The following students were awarded our Cross Country Champions:
| JUNIOR | David M | Ireland C |
| SENIOR | Rio M | Zara H |
Congratulations to MACKILLOP (RED) House who were our overall house champions on 106 points.
DIOCESAN CROSS COUNTRY
Unfortunately due to the wet weather the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival had to be postponed. The event has been rescheduled to Tuesday 23rd May 2023. The carnival will be held at Willandra Cross Country Course, Browns Mountain Road, Tapitallee (near Nowra). We wish all the selected students the best of luck as they represent our school.
SPORTS UNIFORM
Students are required to wear their sports uniform on the following days throughout Term 2:
| KINDERGARTEN | Monday & Friday |
| YEAR 1 | Wednesday & Friday |
| YEAR 2 | Wednesday & Friday |
| YEAR 3 | Monday & Friday |
| YEAR 4 | Wednesday & Friday |
| YEAR 5 | Tuesday & Friday |
| YEAR 6 | Wednesday & Friday |
LIBRARY DAYS
Throughout Term 2 all students will be visiting the Library on a FRIDAY. During their visit students will be able to return and borrow new books for the week. Students are reminded to bring their Library Bag every FRIDAY to ensure they can borrow books.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Our school community is so proud of the way the students in Year 6 prepared and presented themselves for this special time in their lives as ‘adult members’ of the Catholic Church.
ST VIENCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL- Monday 8 - Friday 12 May 2023
In order to assist with the work of St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal 2023 we are conducting a week long collection of designated food items. Each class has been given a particular item to bring in. These items are listed as essentials for the van to continue to operate in the capacity that it does in assisting our brothers and sisters in need. Please ensure all items are left in your child/children’s classroom by Friday 12 May 2023. Ring pull cans are appreciated.
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GRADE |
FOOD ITEM |
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Kindergarten |
Cereals (Weet-bix) |
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Year 1 |
Bags of rice |
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Year 2 |
Pasta / spaghetti |
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Year 3 |
Spaghetti Sauce |
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Year 4 |
Coffee (small jars or tins) or tea bags |
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Year 5 |
Long life milk |
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Year 6 |
Biscuits |
EASTER MASS AND MOTHER'S DAY BLESSING
On Thursday 11 May at 9:30am, you are warmly invited to join us as we will celebrate Mass together as a school community. During this Mass, Year 3 will lead us through a time of reflection and joy as we celebrate that Jesus is risen! We will also acknowledge our mothers and mother figures during the Mass.
ST BRIGID'S AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students on receiving their awards during Week 10 and 11 of Term 1 and Week 1 and 2 of Term 2.
Week 10 - Term 1
Today, students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Deep Thinking award. This award recognises those students who use critical and creative thinking to become independant life-long learners. They use a variety of thinking strategies and take responsibility for their learning.
| CLASS | DEEP THINKING AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Daniel A | Nivana R I |
| Year 1 | Sophia N | Max N |
| Year 2 | Sofia H | Gabby L |
| Year 3 | Isla R | Hayde R |
| Year 4 | Arielle N | David M |
| Year 5 | Molly S | Isabella S |
| Year 6 | Lachlan E | Sofia S |
Week 11 - Term 1
Today students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive 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 AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Rose C | Alana E-B |
| Year 1 | Chris T | Kana B |
| Year 2 | Joshua M, Ted F, Liana D | Samuel J |
| Year 3 | Jacob M | Grace H |
| Year 4 | Raphael I | Christian J |
| Year 5 | Ilena P | Briella I |
| Year 6 | Hugo S | Christopher M |
Week 1 - Term 2
Today, students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive 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 AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Ella F | Beatrix M |
| Year 1 | Archie M | Ishaan C |
| Year 2 | Evie W | Boone L |
| Year 3 | Veronica A | Josiah M |
| Year 4 | Hugh S | Paulo J |
| Year 5 | Sarah M | Bethany M |
| Year 6 | Eliza P | Anthony S A |
Week 2 - Term 2
Today, students from Kinder to Year 6 will receive the Making Connections Award.This award recognises students from Kinder to Year 6 who use their knowledhe, skills and learning opportunities to connect to reak world experiences and learning. These students seek to make meaning and connections to the world beyong the classroom.
| CLASS | MAKING CONNECTIONS AWARD | LEADER OF THE WEEK |
| Kinder | Mia F | Noah M |
| Year 1 | Emily Y | Kana B |
| Year 2 | Ari O | Ava Y |
| Year 3 | Sparsha V | Jonas T |
| Year 4 | Ned L | Sachi B |
| Year 5 | Sarah M | Ryan T |
| Year 6 | Rocco G | Zach C |
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!
| CLASS | STUDENT |
| Year 5 - Week 2 | Daniel M |
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a brithday in
Week 10 and 11 of Term 2 and
Week 1 and 2 of Term 3
We hope you have a great birthday!
| Kinder | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| Chris T | Ted F | Finn D | Raphael I | Ilena | Chris M | |
| Annabelle | Juliette | Mia M | Alice M | Eve A | ||
| Grace | Lachlan E | |||||
| Emerson E |
Scholastic Book Club Issue 3 Orders due online by
Friday 12 May 2023
Twice a term, Scholastic Book Club catalogues will be sent home with your child. There are no cash or EFTPOS payments, parents can order and pay online for their child’s Book Club purchases using a credit card via LOOP (Linked Online Ordering and Payment platform). The books are then delivered to 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 through this scheme.
How to order using LOOP?
- Sign in or register an account at: scholastic.com.au/loop
- Click on ORDER and select school and child’s class.
- Add your child’s first name and last initial (for book distribution).
- Enter product item number from the Book Club catalogue.
- Make payment via credit card
- All orders are attached to the school account until ready to be submitted to Scholastic by the school. A due date will be published in the Brigid Bulletin. No late orders can be processed.
Scholastic Book Club Issue 3 Orders due online by next Friday 12 May 2023
UPDATING QKR!
Please make sure that you have updated all relevant information on your child's profile on Qkr! Just a reminder that your child's class needa to be updated annually.
NEWS FROM THE P&F EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
VOLUNTEERING
Event Helpers!
We require 1 (or 2 or 3 - grab a friend!) parents/carers from Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 to help organise the below events in 2023:
- Kinderlinks Morning Tea (Kindergarten)
- Mother’s Day Stall
- Mother’s Day Morning Tea
- Father’s Day Stall
- Father’s Day Morning Tea
It’s not time consuming - all the hard work is pre-prepared and you will be provided with support from the P&F Executive. If you are yet to show your support to the P&F here is your chance!
Please continue to sign up for volunteering opportunities on SignUp Zone or contact the P&F on pandf@sbgdow.catholic.edu.au.
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ROSTER 2023 |
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Weekend |
Mower #1 |
Mower #2 |
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13/05/2023 |
Matthew Duggan |
n/a |
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03/06/2023 |
tbc |
Darrell Mitchell |
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24/06/2023 |
Russell Bailey |
Mitchell Dwyer |
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05/08/2023 |
Bobby Greenfield |
Ryan O’Connor |
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26/08/2023 |
Juan Marcano |
Brett Shrimpton |
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16/09/2023 |
Anthony Petre |
Louise MacDonald |
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07/10/2023 |
Mark Eckermann |
Thomas Mortlock |
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21/10/2023 |
Fabrizio Curcio |
Jason Shoebridge |
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4/11/2023 |
Paul Brogan |
Jeremy Crook |
P&F WINTER PIE DRIVE
With the Winter months upon us, it’s the perfect time to stock our freezers with Pies from our Annual Pie Drive. Once again, we will be getting our delicious pies, tarts, lamingtons and caramel slices delivered from Coniston Bakery.
We will have the options of:
Four pack of single serve GLUTEN FREE potato pies
Family Meat Pie
Family Beef and Pepper Pie
Family Potato Pie
Family Curry Beef Pie
Family Beef and Mushroom Pie
Family Cheese and Bacon Pie
Family Chicken and Vegetable Pie
Family Vegetable Pie
Family Quiche Lorraine
Family Spinach and Fetta Quiche
Family Apple Pie
Family Custard Tart
6 Pack of Lamingtons
6 Pack of Caramel Slice.
ORDER ON QKR by Thursday 25th May, 2023. Your orders can be collected from our school hall on Friday 2nd June, 2023 from 2:30pm - 3:15pm.
So get collecting your orders! These will be perfect to stock the freezer or just because WE ALL NEED PIES AND CAKE!!
ST BRIGID'S CHURCH MASS TIMES
| Saturday | 5:30pm Vigil |
| Sunday | 9:00am |
| Thursday | 9:30am |
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