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!
A big congratulations to Zara H in Year 10 who has been selected into the Cricket NSW academy for 2024!
We are confident that your dedication and hard work will continue to shine as you take on this exciting new challenge.
Keep striving for greatness, Zara, and know that your school community is cheering you on every step of the way!
Dear St Brigid’s Community,
Our Social Justice campaign for this term is focused on the St Vincent De Paul’s Winter Appeal. We are asking for students to Bring: blankets, tracksuits (old), jackets, old sleeping bags, and/or Woolworths essential gifts cards that can be spent on groceries.
We will be having an inter-House competition to see who is the House with the most Compassionate Heart. However, the appeal is not for our own benefit, but to help those at St Vincent De Paul’s, who do an amazing job helping those in true need in our community.
Please watch the following video to have a deeper appreciation for the efforts of St Vincent De Paul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNAKa-ZGmMQ
Once again, I thank you all for your caring and kinds hearts and your contributions to our community.
Ashley Sadler
Assistant Principal, Evangelisation and Catechesis
Congratulations to Herbie G in Year 10 who has been nominated for the 2024 NSW Youth Volunteer of the Year Award!
Herbie received this nomination because of the volunteer work he has done with Lakes Surf Club, the Rural Fire Service, Clean 4 Shore, the Duke of Ed Award and the work he does at the College for our social justice projects.
It also includes helping Mr Adamson with maintenance, the work he does on the Ag Farm and assisting in many school events.
You are a legend, Herbie and we are so proud of you!
The evolving nicotine landscape requires parents and caregivers to stay informed to protect young people from these emerging threats. Snus and nicotine pouches are gaining popularity among young people as smokeless tobacco (SLT) products. Both products are discreetly placed under the upper lip, allowing nicotine absorption through the gums.
Health authorities are urging proactive measures to curb this growing trend and calling on regulators to implement controls before these products become as widespread as vapes. The high nicotine levels in these products pose serious health risks, including nicotine addiction, cardiovascular disease, gum disease, tooth decay, and even nicotine poisoning. Researchers highlight the detrimental effects of nicotine on developing brains, linking its use to depression, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and an increased risk of addiction to other drugs.
The marketing of snus and nicotine pouches targets young audiences through social media influencers, raising concerns about their increasing popularity among school students. And like vapes, they come in various flavours and strengths, with unregulated nicotine levels leading to inconsistent and misleading labelling. It is clear that SLT products contain not only nicotine, but also other chemicals with unknown long-term effects.
This Special Report will help you become aware of the potential risks of smokeless tobacco products and guide you in age-appropriate discussions with your child.
Click here to view your Special Report.
Kye Mc has had an incredibly successful and fulfilling two days of competition with Catholic Schools NSW!
Qualifying for the School Sport Australia Championship in Queensland, this is a significant accomplishment and a testament to his hard work and dedication to his swimming. Being named the boys’ 14 years Age champion at the NSW CCC Championship further highlights his talent and determination.
Kye is feeling incredibly proud of his achievements, and rightfully so! It’s wonderful to hear about young athletes thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labour.
Here’s to Kye’s continued success in his swimming journey!
Kye’s Results
1st 400m freestyle
4th 100m freestyle
4th 200m freestyle
7th 100m Backstroke
8th 50 freestyle
8th 50m Backstroke
8th 200m Individual Medley
Another incredible day of rugby league for our under 15 boys team! Mr Philpot’s supervision and coaching undoubtedly contributed to the team’s success, along with the effective communication between players and coach. Competing in two games against other schools on the central coast added a thrilling and diverse element to their experience.
Congratulations to Finn S on earning player of the day, Finn’s consistent performance throughout the day made a significant impact.
It’s heartwarming to receive support from our parents, as their encouragement truly has a significant difference.
A special thank you to Alexah K for joining us to assist and support the team alongside Mr. Philpot. Her valuable knowledge and experience were a fantastic asset during the event.
Our core purpose here at St Brigid’s is teaching and learning. As a Catholic College, we lead this core purpose through the guise of a Religious, Catholic, perspective. When we learn, we gain understanding, and through understanding we gain respect for the subject. In teaching terms, we call that respect, passion. Passion means that one wants to be involved, wants to gain deeper knowledge, and understands the value in what is happening in that spear of knowledge.
Here at St Brigid’s, we want that passion to go well beyond the boundaries of the subjects that students study. We want them to enter into our grounds with a passion for being part of our culture. But passion is expressed through actions. We have many ways that we ask our students to express this passion. We want them to be part of our community. We want our students to have pride in who we are and who the are as individuals. But all that starts with the little things. Our passion comes out in the way we wear our uniform, the way we speak to our teachers, the way we behave in our classrooms and the way we engage with our classwork.
Parents and students talk about merits and demerits. They talk about rewards and punishments. I look at it differently. I look at it in regards to is there passion developing or is there a decreasing passion towards the college? I ask parents to look at their child’s Compass entries and either congratulate their child on their passion for their learning (which is developing their future prospects), or to question their child around maybe why there appears to be a bit of a decrease in passion towards their college and their learning.
Dr Ashley Sadler,
Assistant Principal Evangelisation and Catechesis
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