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Year 8 Camp

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Our Year 8 students have just participated in a trek and adventure reminiscent of the Amazing Race, contained entirely within the beautiful natural habitats of our local area.  Students were grouped into their houses and required to plan their route through a number of checkpoints before arriving at the campsite at Freeman’s Camp ground, where they set up for the night, engaged in camp games and served dinner to their fellow students.

On the second day, students departed the campsite in the morning and trekked their way through the national park to Catherine Hill Bay, where they made lunch, played beach games and departed for a well-earned rest, before trekking the final leg up to Catherine Hill Bay Cemetery to be picked up by parents and guardians.

SPECIAL REPORT: Respectful Relationships

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Fostering a nurturing environment of respectful relationships within your family holds the key to not only harmonious living, but also improved academic outcomes for your children. As parents and caregivers, embracing the art of teaching children about respect at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy interactions and empathetic understanding. It will help cultivate a positive environment where communication flourishes, conflicts are resolved constructively, and bonds are fortified.

Teaching children to respect themselves and others will open up avenues for both personal growth and academic achievement. Fostering an environment where respect is not just a word, but a practiced behaviour, will empower young people with essential life skills. Effective communication, active listening, and the art of compromise, will provide your child with a solid foundation that will transcend family interactions and help them collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and the broader community.

Equipping children with an understanding of healthy versus unhealthy relationships is an important aspect of their development. It will guide them to make informed choices, foster positive connections, and set boundaries that contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the nuances between healthy and unhealthy relationships provides children with the essential tools to navigate their social world, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

In this edition of SchoolTV, learn how to empower young people in healthy interactions to embrace differences and forge connections that honour their self-worth. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Please click here to read the special report.

Sienna T

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Last week Sienna T of Year 10, competed at the NSW CCC Rugby League Trials, in the U16 girls’ division, as part of the NSW Catholic Metropolitan side.

Sienna spent time on Wednesday training with her teammates. The girls had the opportunity to meet Kezie Apps and Bo Vette-Welsh, from The West Tigers NRLW team, and listened to their experiences and advice.

Congratulations to Sienna who was selected to represent NSW CCC at the Inaugural ASSRL 16 Girls’ Rugby League Tournament at Port Macquarie in September.

Keep kicking those goals, Sienna.

Science Week Pathways – Innovations and Opportunities

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Last week, students from St Brigid’s participated as the representative school in the Innovations and Opportunities in Australia’s Dairy Industry Careers Panel.

Students had the opportunity to hear from three representatives working in the dairy industry, exploring the National Science Week theme: Innovation: Powering Future Industries. They were also introduced to opportunities and pathways to careers in the industry.

Throughout the session, panellists shared their stories about the innovations in technology and management practices employed along the dairy supply chain. They provided practical advice for people interested in pursuing a role in the sector.

New additions to our Agriculture plot

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We would like to introduce the newest members of our Agriculture plot.

Our two new heifer calves have settled in well.

Thank you to our Year 12 student, James Vipan, for facilitating the purchase and to Mr Adamson for transporting the calves.

They have been named Gracie and Immi after our two alumni students, Grace Hubbard and Imogen Ross, who originally proposed the further development of Agriculture within the school.

Inflame Dance Groups

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Our Inflame Dance groups represented the College in the Your Next Step Dance Competition in Gosford last week.

The Senior team came 2nd and the Junior team came 3rd overall.

The dancers have worked so hard during their Inflame session under the watchful eye of Kira from The CMPY in San Remo.

Thank you, Kira, for working with our students this term.

Junior & Intermediate Basketball

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This week, it was the boys turn for Broken Bay Basketball.  Our Junior and Intermediate teams headed out on Monday to Terrigal, Breakers Stadium.

It was another great day!  Both teams played really well and won their first 2 games, giving it their all.

Basketball is definitely a growing sport here at the College and the level of competition is getting stronger.

Well done to both the teams and we look forward to watching the teams grow over the next few years.

Thank you to Mr Martindale and Mr Gallen for training and coaching the two teams leading up to this event, and to Ella M of year 9 for assisting with coaching and training.

Tree Tops Outdoor Education Excursion

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The Outdoor Classroom has expanded to include a Peer Buddy Support element.

Year 10 were involved in preliminary training during Term 1 and have taken the next step to supporting a younger student in the college.

The Outdoor Classroom is a unique program, where selected students learn a variety of competencies that support their learning, using outdoor adventure-based activities. The core focus, as identified by the students, is summed-up in three words: ‘Teamwork, Support, Respect’.

Their peer buddies will certainly provide an ongoing network which will continue to foster these helpful learning traits.

These photos were taken at Tree Tops Adventure Park in the Ourimbah State Forest on the first day the students met each other. This day was designed to build trust and a positive relationship for the future.

Thank you to Mr Nield and Mr Eid for their involvement in the Outdoor Education program.