Today for the Friday Challenge our students enjoyed the sunshine while playing a game of musical chairs. Everyone got involved and had a great time.
Well done to Blair W of year 7 took out the win for Terry.
Our junior boy’s rugby union team headed off to the Northern Beaches this week. Another great day in sport for our students. Taking to the field after participating in a skills and drill season hosted by NSW Rugby Union.
The boys had a good day and adapted well to playing rugby union, the team was made up of rugby league players and I believe this did show at times. With smiles all round, the boy’s and coaches headed back to school without a win. Thanks Mr Devlin and Miss Ardern for taking the boys and making it a day to remember.
The Broken Bay Surf Lifesaving event never disappoints, a day at Terrigal Beach with a great bunch of kids is always a good day out. On Tuesday we took 14 students to this event and had some success on the beach and in the water. Congratulations to the following students who placed:
Majestik F – 2nd Junior Beach Flags and Sprit final
Kye Mc – 2nd Junior Sprint
Zach M – 1st Junior Board, 3rd Junior Ironman and 5th in the Swim
We had Evie S place 5th in the Junior Beach Flags and final of the Junior Sprint. Both Lily T and Zali Mc made the Intermediate Sprit final and Zali, placed 4th and Lily 5th in the intermediate flags. Great results from students who have never competed in a surf lifesaving carnival.
Zach was super keen to get into as many water events as possible and made combined teams for the board relay with St Paul’s and St Peter’s placing 4th. He placed 6th in a combined Taplin event with St Edwards and Kobi G from St Brigid’s.
Thank you to Mr Philpott for watching the students in the water events and Ms Paliskis for taking on the role as shoreline water safety. A big day for all involved and we appreciate your time and support at these events. Special thanks to Lakes Beach SLSC for their continued support. They are always happy to let our students participate in this event and use their equipment. We love the relationship we have with The Lakes Beach Surf Club.
We say this often, but our students really do get in and have a good go! Watching the students show each other how an event is done, cheering on the sidelines, and showing confidence in mixing with other schools. This is a real testament to our students and the College. They have passion, and a will to be involved, and they do it with pride. Well done to all in the surf lifesaving team 2023.
Last week, Miss Barrow’s senior art students submitted their artworks to The Gwandalan Art Exhibition. Each student’s art was recognised in the gallery over the weekend with our students in attendance.
Their artworks were judged by Australia’s best, acknowledging each of their talents.
On Saturday afternoon, students were presented with their awards by Gwandalan Lion’s Club. Congratulations to our senior art students and Miss Barrow for these amazing achievements.
Thank you to Chole D for attending and sharing these great photos and results with us.
Awards:
Highly commended
Layla H
Lucy L
Commended
Indi C
Madison H
Blake S
Monique RF
Achievement
Jack Macmahon
Our Stage 4 Drama Inflame students have been working hard practising for their upcoming performance of ‘Girl Who Cried Wolf’.
‘Girl Who Cried Wolf is a haunting and darkly humorous play for young people. Written by AWGIE-Award-winning writer Angela Betzien, this play examines the cult of celebrity and the machinations of the school playground hierarchy.’
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our Stage 5 PASS students have been taking advantage of the nice weather playing softball on the bottom oval.
It’s always great seeing our students outside and having fun.
During the holidays, St Brigid’s recently had 6 senior students and 5 staff attend the 2023 Ignite Conference at St Leo’s Catholic College in Waitara.
Ignite Conference is a gathering of Catholics for four days of real-world formation, renewal of faith, great people, and powerful worship.
This year the theme of Ignite centered on living a life full of ‘wonder’.
The 4-day conference included a lot of faith-building team activities as well as many notable keynote speakers. In the evenings there was fantastic music and dancing.
The Ignite Conference is held every year and ticket purchases are open to students, adults, and kids.
Please join us in congratulating Lockie R of Year 10 who recently became an Active Qualified Fireman.
Lockie has been studying for the past year with the Lake Munmorah Rural Fire Brigade.
Lockie sat his theory and practical exam and is now waiting for his first official call-out.
We wish you all the best Lockie and thank you for giving up your time to keep our community safe.
Please join us in congratulating Chelsea C of Year 7.
Chelsea at the end of term 3 received her first Dan in Karate. This is a major achievement for Chelsea who attends Mingara BBMA.
Chelsea is currently training 3 days a week for a minimum of 2 hours. Leading up to her prep cycle to obtain her first Dan, Chelsea trained 6 days a week for 2 hours for a period of 8 weeks straight.
Well done, Chelsea all your hard work and dedication has paid off. Keep it and we wish you the best of luck in the future with Karate.
Year 11 Biology students recently had the opportunity to take their learning outdoors to Wonga Point, Bateau Bay. The fieldwork activities gave students a practical way to extend their learning about biodiversity.
It was fantastic to see most of the student’s displaying resilience and donning smiles amongst the wet weather.
