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A huge thank you to our incredible teacher aides for their unwavering support, dedication, and hard work.

Your contributions make a world of difference in our classrooms every day. We appreciate all that you do to help our students succeed and thrive.

Meet Lockie, a St Brigid’s student in year 11, he is a dedicated fireman who has been serving the community in countless ways! Starting his training at just 15, he became an official fireman by 16 in 2023.

He was named Rookie of the Year 2023-2024 and remains one of the most active members of the Brigade.

Lockie recently attended a medical training day for emergency response with Central Coast Health and continues to train once or twice a week to enhance his skills. He’s involved in community engagement events and even conducted fire safety checks at schools earlier this year.

From motor vehicle accidents and medical calls to house fires and bushfires, Lockie responds to all calls, big or small. He’s worked alongside other emergency services in various situations, including search and rescues, structural fires, and more.

Lockie has also travelled out of the area to assist other brigades, including fighting fires in the 2023 Hunter Valley fires. His commitment to serving the community is truly inspiring!

Dear Parents and Carers,

St Brigid’s Catholic College is seeking parent feedback on our current Uniform Provider (Cowan and Lewis) to ensure the provider is meeting the requirements of the school Community. As an important member of our school community, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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The community spirit is alive and well at St. Brigid’s.  Since starting my new role at the school, I have been impressed with how welcoming staff, parents and students have been as well as their connection and commitment to fostering a Catholic community.    There are great opportunities to celebrate and participate in our Catholic faith through the Religious Education program, the House system including regular Mentor Masses, the Rosary each Tuesday morning and Alpha which fosters and promotes young students to share their faith in a fun environment.  These opportunities allow us to ‘Inflame our hearts and minds in Christ’ empowering students and staff to be committed to faith, charity, and life learning by leading lives as disciples of Jesus.  Faith formation of the members of the school is Christ centred and is intentional, ongoing and reflective process that focuses on the growth of individuals and communities from their lived experiences and capabilities for mission and service in the Church and the world.

It is amazing that our school community embraces and is committed to the St Brigid, College prayer.  This demonstrates an understanding that Christ is at the centre of everything we do and that we ‘ensure that our world is a better place for our having lived’.  This theme was explored at the recent Year 10 & 11 leadership camp, where our elected leaders for 2025 gathered to develop and foster their leadership skills to build upon the great work of the current student leadership team.  The student’s energy and enthusiasm to make a difference was evident, as well as their ability to work together as a team to explore and develop new initiatives and ideas to build on the strength of the College.

The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:2-9 frames the key principles underpinning formation and so guides the ways formation for mission is understood and implemented in Catholic schools.  In the parable Jesus said, ‘other seed fell into good soil and brought forth grain, growing up and increasing’.  This reminds us of the important role we have as educators to provide the nutrients to foster the spiritual development of our students in partnership with their care givers.   We water the seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise and lay foundations that will need further development.  Often, we will not know the positive impact we have had on students and this development can often flourish years after a student leaves school.

Damien Tomsett

Assistant Principal, Evangelisation and Catechesis 

This week the College celebrated Book Week.  The theme this year was “Reading is Magic”.

Students have participated in various activities over the week including writing competitions and open mic and other fun activities.

Today we held our parade.  The students all looked amazing in their costumes.

The following students won prizes for best dressed:

• Sophie H – Terry House
• Abbey T – Walker House
• Tristan S – Kildare House
• Craig W – Lakes House

Mr Scott won the best dressed teacher.

It is always great seeing everyone getting involved and having fun.

Thank you to Mr Evans for organising these events.

Please enjoy some photos from our parade.

Last Monday the College came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a flag-raising ceremony to honour and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The ceremony began with a warm and respectful acknowledgement of Darkinjung and Awabakal Country, setting the tone for reflection and learning.

The ceremony featured a thoughtful explanation of the significance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, beautifully delivered by Rose Domotor. The flags, symbols of identity and unity, were raised by our students, a moment that underscored our commitment to reconciliation and the recognition of the traditional custodians of the land.

This year’s NAIDOC theme, “Keep the Fire Burning; Blak, Loud, and Proud,” speaks to the enduring strength and spirit of Indigenous cultures. The theme reminded us of the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices and celebrating the rich tapestry of traditions held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Following the ceremony, mentor groups gathered to engage in activities that deepened their understanding of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander figures. This time of shared learning fostered a spirit of unity and respect, as students and staff alike reflected on the contributions and stories that continue to shape our nation.

The NAIDOC Week celebration at our college was a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural awareness, respect, and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation. It was a day that not only honoured the past but also inspires a collective commitment to building a future where all cultures are celebrated and valued.