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At the end of last Term we held a smoking ceremony and graduation mass.

The Year 12 smoking ceremony and graduation mass is a profound and memorable event that marks the culmination of students’ high school journey. The smoking ceremony, led by an Indigenous elder, serves as a powerful cultural ritual that cleanses and prepares the students for their transition into adulthood, honouring the land and its traditions.

The graduation mass brought the school community together in a solemn and celebratory service, where students reflected on their achievements, expressed gratitude, and received blessings for their future endeavours. This blend of cultural and spiritual elements creates a unique and meaningful farewell, leaving a lasting impression on our students.

Please enjoy these photos of these special events.

Last Friday 13^th September was a special occasion for the outgoing student leaders who supported the new leaders with a badging ceremony and liturgy.  The parents were invited to pin the leadership badge on their child that was blessed by Father Tomy.  This ceremony provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of Catholic schools in developing the whole person academically, religiously, socially and morally.  This is important not only for elected student leaders but all students.  St. Brigid’s fosters a leadership model in young people that draws its inspiration from the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus. The leadership program is taught and modelled by Jesus which is centered on service to others. The aim is to encourage personal growth of students as future leaders by developing young men and women as leaders who would act with compassion, wisdom stewardship and courage. St. Brigid’s understands the importance of the dignity of each person and a recognition of students’ potential.

Our mission is to mentor young people to develop and grow within a culture of faith by being a witness to the Gospel message and putting faith into action.  We encourage students to develop a special relationship with Christ and model their leadership efforts on the servant approach preferred by Jesus which is the desire to help others.  Servant leadership begins with wanting to serve first before leading and the school provides the opportunity for all students to be involved and demonstrate leadership skills through a variety of activities.  These activities include Catholic mission, Youth Ministry, House events assisting at mass and assemblies, music, creative arts and sport.  The Catholic view of leadership encourages participants to ‘look beyond’ themselves and minister to the needs of others through service.

The contributions of our Catholic school student leaders and teachers to the life and mission of the Church are examples of God’s presence in our schools. We value their commitment, generosity and service to make Christ the center of everything we see and do, by putting others first which is servant leadership. We pray that the new student leaders are guided and encouraged by these principles.

Damien Tomsett

Assistant Principal, Evangelisation and Catechesis 

As the final days of your high school journey approach, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our Year 12 students. Next week marks a significant milestone in your lives, filled with memorable events that celebrate your hard work, dedication, and achievements.

The graduation events commence next Wednesday evening with a traditional Smoking Ceremony taking place, honouring the cultural heritage and offering blessings for your future endeavours, followed by a beautiful Graduation Mass, a time for reflection and gratitude. This will provide an opportunity to give thanks for the experiences and friendships formed over the years.

Next, we look forward to the Graduation Breakfast and Student Assembly on Thursday morning followed by the Graduation Award Ceremony on Thursday evening, where your academic, sporting, and extracurricular achievements will be recognised. This event is a testament to your perseverance and excellence in various fields. It’s a moment to celebrate your successes and the support from teachers, family, and friends who have been part of your journey.

Finally, the week will end with the much-anticipated Formal. This evening promises to be a night of elegance and celebration, where you can create lasting memories with your peers. It’s a time to dress up, dance, and enjoy the company of friends as you bid farewell to your high school years.

As you step into the next chapter of your lives, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. May you carry the lessons learned and the friendships made into your future, and may your paths be filled with success and happiness.

Congratulations, Year 12 and enjoy your Graduation Week!

Get ready for a vibrant and fun-filled day as we celebrate our Year 12 students with a spectacular Colour Run!

Mufti Day: Wear white clothing to make the most of the colourful festivities.

Schedule:

Lessons 1-3: Students are expected to attend classes with their laptops and books.

Afternoon: Let the colour explosion begin! Join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and lots of colours as we bid farewell to our Year 12s in the most memorable way.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

On Friday Week 10 St Brigid’s will join together to raise money for Catholic Mission.

Students have been working on creating market stalls in their Wellbeing lessons this term and the Market stalls will occur Friday Week 10.

In order to buy tickets please follow the link below –

Students/families can purchase tickets via:

1. CompassTix click here (Peferred):
2. Eftpos at Student Services
3. Cash

All tokens need to be purchased by 10am on the day prior (next Thursday).

Students will then receive their tokens for the stalls via their Mentor on Friday prior to the event taking place.

If you have any questions, please ask your Leader of Wellbeing.

We are looking forward to celebrating the end of term as a community and raising money to support Catholic Mission. Please be reminded that Friday is a normal school day, and the expectation is that students are in attendance on this day.

Dear St Brigid’s Community,

On behalf of the St Brigid’s Catholic College community, I congratulate the following students on being selected as the 2024/25 St Brigid’s Catholic College Captains.

College Captains

Elly Abbott

Lilly McFadden

College Vice Captains

Jerome Pongi

Abigail Tomblin

Instilled with the College Values of Compassion, Courage, Stewardship, and Wisdom, Elly, Lilly, Jerome, and Abbey will thrive in serving St Brigid’s by inspiring their peers, leading by example, and making a lasting and positive impact on the College’s future.

I acknowledge everyone who nominated for captaincy and submitted themselves to this rigorous process. I commiserate with those who were unsuccessful, but please know how valuable your contribution will be in your leadership role on the Student Leadership Team in helping St Brigid’s flourish.

This year, the selection process underwent significant changes, including an extra day of the Student Leadership Retreat and speeches in front of the whole College. The afternoon of captain speeches was one of the best events in our College history, and all who witnessed the young men and women speak were blown away by their love of the College, pride in being a St Brigid’s student, and their commitment to helping the community prosper.

Elly, Lilly, Jerome, and Abbey lead an exceptional Student Leadership Team, and St Brigid’s future looks bright with them ‘Inflaming Hearts and Minds in Christ’.

I am grateful for the support and involvement of the families of our newly appointed leaders. Your encouragement and guidance have played a significant role in their journey to leadership.

Adam Murdoch

Principal