Newsletter Edition 1.4
From the Principal
Dear Parents/Carers
It is hard to believe we are at the end of week eight already. Last week many of our students represented St Brigid’s at the inter-school swimming carnival. Students certainly came back with smiles and energy at the end of the day. Thank you to all parents/carers who supported us. After two weeks of water awareness, students were well-prepared for the day.
Year six students and staff enjoyed their day out ‘on country’ last Friday, walking into Anniversary Bay. This walk gives staff and students the opportunity to build connections. Connections with God, connection with each other and connection to country. Often when we take time to connect with nature, our senses of smell, sight and sound are alerted to our surroundings. It is a time when we can pray and be grateful. We can all certainly make a positive impact by educating our children about looking after the environment around us.
Are you following your child's learning on Seesaw? Selected curriculum tasks, students' learning, assessment, and feedback are shared through the Seesaw portal. Some of these may include whole class sharing, and other items are individual assessment pieces that include feed-forward and feedback. This is not to take the place of the in-time feedback that is consistently given to students during learning time but a way of sharing some of the learning and assessments during the term. I certainly appreciate the time and effort that staff put into planning, and this includes communicating with families about the learning that is happening through weekly feed-up documentation. Reports this year will consist of a general comment similar to previous end-of-year reports. It is important that you check Seesaw for progress on your children's learning and Compass for other important communication that assists you with keeping updated.
Please remember all current parents are welcome to St Brigid's 100-year celebratory centenary evening on Friday, the 5th of May. Please RSVP to assist us with catering.
Thank you for your continued partnership
Charlene Best
Principal
Religious Education
This week marked the beginning of Harmony Week in Australia. Some of our students were very keen to display the colour orange, with a ribbon on their shirts, and when asked what the colour orange meant for Harmony Day/Week, students said it was because orange means open communication and respect for everyone.
Students in classes learnt more about how people originating from different countries have, and continue to add, to our culture in Australia. Harmony Day/Week allows us to recognise that diversity is welcome and respected and makes our country one of vibrance and belonging. The Catholic Church continues to embrace multiculturalism and how inclusivity and inclusion contribute to making communities harmonious.
See some work on Harmony Week from our Grade 4 students.
Andrea Jaffray Morf
Deputy Principal
MJR with Mr Marty Ogle
It was my pleasure to recently work with the year 6’s, and we focused on the theme
‘Accountability’ and how important it is ‘to claim the blame’ when we do something wrong.
Teachers and parents/carers must hold young people accountable for their actions, and as a
class, we discussed how the ‘Art of Reflection’ will help us to correct mistakes. Tied into this was also how essential it is to understand and use manners. We looked at habits and how we need to work on changing negative habits and cultivating positive habits.
We also introduced the term, ‘If it is to be, it is up to me.’ If you like to follow up on this, why
not visit The MJR podcasts.
Again, the students were an amazing group due to their enthusiasm and especially their
amazing listening skills. Why not ask them what they learned in the session e.g. about not
back chatting at home or at school, saying OK with a smile, making someone’s day with a
smile or a compliment etc.? I hope some of you received a letter about helping your children
with how to be more accountable.
God Bless
Marty Ogle
100 Year Celebration
On Friday, 5th May, students are invited to come to school dressed in clothes reflecting those of students from 1923 in celebration of our 100-year anniversary. On this day, students will participate in an afternoon of celebrations, including cake and a series of 'olden day games'.
We are currently seeking donations of old potato sacks for our sack races.
Families past and present are invited to attend our Celebratory Centenary evening. Please R.s.v.p using the link on the flyer or the QR code provided, and please note this is an over-18 event. We hope to see you there!
Olden day outfit ideas for our 100 years dress up day.
Project Compassion - Casual Clothes Day
On Thursday 6th, April our SRC members will be holding a casual clothes day to raise money for Project Compassion.
Students are invited to come along in casual clothes for a gold coin donation, with ice creams available for purchase via the QKR! App (dairy-free options are available).
Ice cream orders close on Monday 3rd, April. Please ensure if you are wanting to order ice cream for your child, it is done by this date, as there will be no on-the-day sales.
National Ride to School Day
TCEO Complains Guidance
Please familiarise yourself with the TCEO flowchart on how to address any concerns or compliance within the school.
Easter Raffle
Could any donations to the easter raffle please be in by Wednesday, 29th March.
Raffle books are due back to school by Wednesday 5th, April.
The Easter Raffle will be drawn on Thursday 6th, April.
Kinder 2024
How parents can motivate boys to learn, from Andrew Fuller
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