Here are some pictures of students who have recently received an award. Keep up the great work!
Friday mornings are always filled with excitement during house challenges. Once again, our house advocates have come up with a creative way for our students to engage and have fun while earning points for their houses.
Terry won this week’s challenge followed by Walker, Lakes and Kildare. Kildare are currently the winning house overall.
This week during Inflame some of our students went fishing locally. There were a few successful catches this week and there is always the one that gets away. Our students enjoyed time by the water and in the sun. It is safe to say that this inflame activity has got our students hook, line and sinker.
On Wednesday this week the Stage 4 Debating team participated in the Josie Mitchell Debating Competition hosted by St Brigid’s Catholic College. The students had a lot of fun and enjoyed the experience debating the other schools in attendance. Whilst we did not take the overall win, students celebrated winning their impromptu debate and had a good time.
The use of mobile phones and technology in schools has been a highly debated topic internationally, including in Australia. Almost all states and territories in Australia, have implemented full bans on mobile phones during class, recess, and lunch times, while allowing students to carry their phones during travel to and from school.
Critics argue that there is no evidence supporting the effectiveness of such bans, but this is a mischaracterisation. Studies have shown the positive impacts of mobile phone bans in schools. One study conducted in 2016, found that banning mobile phones led to an increase in student performance, with test scores improving by 6.4% of a standard deviation. Similar studies from Spain and Norway also supported these findings.
For parents concerned about mobile phone separation anxiety in their children, it is important to acknowledge it as a real issue and discuss the negative effects of phone addiction, such as sleep problems and mental health issues. Gradually introducing phone-free periods at home, setting clear expectations and boundaries and modelling healthy behaviours can help your child cope. It is also crucial to establish a support network and seek professional help if needed. Implementing mobile phone bans in schools allows for better focus on teaching and learning, minimising distractions and interruptions.
This Special Report will help address mobile phone separation anxiety and provide guidance on supporting your child’s wellbeing during this transition period.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we 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.
Here is the link to your special report: https://sbccdbb.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-mobile-phone-separation-anxiety
St Brigid’s hosted the Central Coast heat of Theatre Sports last night. Teams participated in acting workshops and used their skills of improvisation to create some highly entertaining scenes for an appreciative audience.
Our senior team placed 2nd and our Intermediate team placed 5th overall. We are so proud of your efforts.
On 17 May 2023, our intermediate soccer teams travelled down to Manly for the Broken Bay soccer gala day. Both teams represented the school very well and we are very proud of the effort put in!
National Sorry Day is known as a day of healing, it is held on the 26th of May each year. It is to remember and acknowledge the mistreatment of the countries Indigenous peoples, particularly the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families, known as the stolen generation.
Our students have been working hard to make a sea of hands as part of our recognition of the importance of this day for our Darkinjung and Awabakal community. Together we move forward, building a better future for generations to come.
Congratulations to Jerome P of Year 10 on his recent selection in the Eastwood U16 2023 team. Another great achievement here from Jerome, this team selection was from various Central Coast and Sydney based teams. Well done!
Congratulations to Zara H of Year 9 on her selection in the NSW Youth Academy Squads for Cricket. Well done Zara this is a great achievement.
On Monday our Open Basketball teams represented the college at Terrigal, it’s always nice to have games close to home and not travel. Both teams played really well on the day, at times there were high fives going around and lots of smiles and laughter, it’s safe to say they all had a good day. Thank you to Mrs Ison and Mr Martindale for coaching these teams. Our students played throughout the day with great sportsmanship and did us all proud on the courts.
Thank you to Mr Lynch for co convening this event for St Brigid’s. It’s great to have his support behind basketball and he too got the opportunity to see parts of the games our students played.
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