Welcome Back
A warm welcome back to all of our students and their families for another busy term at St Brigid’s. A huge thank you to the students who were able to come along and show their support at the ANZAC Day March at the Doylo, it was great to see our St Brigid’s contingent steadily growing year on year. Thank you also to the students who competed in the College Cross Country this week, it was a great day out on the banks of Lake Macquarie and as hard as it is, I congratulate Walker on an outstanding victory, this House is certainly setting the pace in 2023.
I look forward to what the remainder of this term will bring and encourage all of our students to apply themselves to their learning and prepare well for upcoming assessments and examinations. It is so crucial that you develop good habits now that will serve you well in the future. Parents can play an active role here as well, please take the time to engage with your child’s education, be inquisitive about what they are studying, ask questions and offer support where necessary.
Mother’s Day Morning Tea
I look forward to welcoming lots of our Mum’s and Grandmothers to our inaugural Mother’s Day Morning Tea next Friday 12th May. Too often the opportunity to recognise the special women in our children’s lives are lost once they transition from Primary to Secondary which is a real shame. We hope that this gathering is a simple way for us to say thank you, a chance to come into the College and enjoy a delicious morning tea and an informal way to meet with staff and other parents at St Brigid’s.
I pay a special thank you to Naiomi Hepplewhite for putting this morning together. Naomi is our new Parent Engagement Coordinator and this morning tea is just one of many new ideas she will be bringing to the College to ensure we all stay connected on this important journey which is your child’s education. Please be on the lookout for other opportunities to engage with the College as they are publicised, we appreciate that our parents lead busy lives but any opportunity to connect with the College sends a great message to your child and importantly lets them know that you value their education.
Winter Uniform
The first Monday after Mother’s Day is our traditional change to winter uniform. Please ensure your child is organised and equipped for this change. Students will wear winter uniform up until Father’s Day unless the weather becomes unseasonably warm prior to this time. A link to the winter uniform regulations can be found here.
Paul Lynch
Assistant Principal
