Emily H of Year 12 has been participating in high level competition for F18 catamaran Sailing with her brother James. This year’s achievements are:
Emily is representing Australia in World Titles in Spain in June 2024!
Emily has also achieved 1st in Combined High Schools regatta with Sam D, with all 1st place finishes in the regatta.
It’s a very eventful and rewarding week with your Oztag teams!
It’s impressive have six teams participating in the central coast secondary school tournament and the successes of your girls’ teams in particular. Placing 4th, Year 7&8 and 8th Year 9&10 teams in their pools and making it to the quarter finals shows their skill and determination.
It’s also great to share that all the teams played well and gave their best effort, even if the wins didn’t always come through. Events like these are valuable not just for the competition but for the lessons in sportsmanship and teamwork that they provide to the students.
Acknowledging the hard work of your coaches and staff, Mrs Carantinos, Mr Devlin, Mrs Turner, and Mrs Walters, is important too. Their dedication in training the teams and supporting them during the event contributed greatly to your teams’ performance.
And of course, the support of parents is crucial and much appreciated in these endeavours.
Overall, Oztag is a fantastic event filled with achievements and positive experiences for everyone involved.
Congratulations to all the participants, coaches, and supporters on a job well done!
Congratulations to your College Representatives at the Catholic Schools NSW Cross Country event! Jariah R, Oliver K, Isaiah R, Jack M, Tom M and Chase B all performed admirably on a challenging course at the Sydney Equestrian Centre. Sending six students to represent Broken Bay is indeed a great achievement, reflecting their dedication and skill.
Special recognition goes to Isaiah from Year 11 for making it into the NSW CCC team. Competing at the state level next month is a significant accomplishment and a testament to his hard work and talent!
Moreover, achieving first place overall in the team’s events at the Broken Bay carnival is a fantastic result. It’s clear that Jack M, Tom, Chase B, Isaiah R, Oliver K, and Liam W contributed immensely to this success across various age categories.
Well done to all the boys for their outstanding performances and representing your college with such distinction.
In today’s digital age, our children are growing up with technology at their fingertips. As part of school education and more directly in the PDHPE curriculum we actively teach and guide students in how they navigate the online world. We believe it is essential that young people understand the concept of a digital footprint and how to ensure their online safety. While the internet offers countless opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection, it also presents risks that we must be mindful of. Our young people are “digital natives” and have a certain level of comfort in using the online environment, that for many of us is changing so rapidly that we cannot keep up.
In a recent study by acma.gov.au they found that digital connection provides a sense of control in the lives of young people. They stated that young people are confident in these environments and are invested in learning more and using these platforms daily. This research mentioned that two-thirds of young people on average use 5 or more social networking sites which could include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok etc. Young people also use these platforms to communicate with one another rather than through text message or phone call. This is why it is key for all of us to ensure young people are educated and have protective behaviours and strategies that will keep them informed and safe online.
Every time we go online, we leave a digital footprint. This footprint is all the data associated with our name that can be traced back to us. It includes everything – from the websites we visit to the searches we make on Google. Our digital footprints are stored in places such as search engines, social media platforms, and public databases. Whether it’s the photos we share on social media, the comments we make on online forums, or the websites we visit, everything we do online contributes to our digital footprint. It’s important for children to understand that their digital actions are often permanent and can be accessed by others, including future employers and academic institutions.
It is crucial that we teach our children about the importance of managing their digital footprint responsibly. The ESafety commission offer a wealth of knowledge in supporting both parents and young people as they navigate the online world. Some of the key tips in the information available include:
There are many great sites with information and resources that help to guide parents in helping their children navigate this ever changing and challenging environment. I encourage you to look at these sites and talk to your children about these protective behaviours and strategies.
Alex Walters
Assistant Principal, Student Achievement
Today our students wore a beanie and gave a gold coin donation. There was even a cake stall to raise additional funds. All money raised will go towards The Mark Hughes Foundation, raising much needed funds for brain cancer research.
We would greatly appreciate it if you click on this link to view our fundraising page and donate what you can. You can even help more by sharing our fundraising page and this post.
Last Friday, St Brigid’s Catholic College celebrated their 10 year anniversary at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club It was an amazing evening, attended by students, staff, alumni, and members of the local community.
The evening began with a heartfelt speech from our Principal, who reflected on the school’s journey over the past decade. Student leaders took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling memorable events that have enriched the educational experience for our students. A trivia session followed, challenging both staff and alumni!
To conclude the night, student leaders presented gifts of appreciation to our founding Principal, Julie Terry, and current Principal, Adam Murdoch, acknowledging their dedication and hard work over the past decade.
As the guests departed, there was a palpable sense of pride and optimism, a testament to the enduring legacy of the school and its unwavering commitment to excellence and community.
A massive thank you to everyone who could attend, it was a lovely night celebrating with our community.
Today our students were given a new challenge. One student from each house had to stand on a wobble board holding a hoop while others had to try and get their balls in the hoops.
There were plenty of smiles and laughter. Fun was had by all.
Terry House took out the win followed by Walker, Lakes and Kildare.
Well done Terry House!
Well done to Seth T who has been selected to represent Australia at the World Junior Motocross Championship in the Netherlands next month!
Alongside this amazing achievement, Seth has also:
Won the 85cc 12-16 Promx Nationals a few weeks ago.
AND took home the 85cc 12-16 State Championship over the weekend.
Seth is taking on a tough race in the Netherlands, being one of the youngest in the group, but he is ready for the challenge!
Well done Seth and we cannot wait to hear about your overseas adventure!
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