Newsletter Term 4 Week 2 (Wednesday 23rd October 2024)

Front Page with Year 6

Year 6 had an AMAZING time visiting lots of different places while in Sydney and Canberra. We learnt a lot about how our country runs, how Parliament works, who shaped our democracy and how this has happened over the years. We saw lots of historic buildings while we were in Canberra like: Old Parliament House, Mary Mackillop Place and the War Memorial. Some of our favourite places were: Questacon, AIS, Taronga Zoo, Cockington Green Gardens and the National Dinosaur Museum. We had a super fun week away!

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Our Gospel Reflection

OUR GOSPEL REFLECTION

Sunday’s Gospel offers us a powerful example of faith and persistence in prayer. Those around him rebuked Bartimaeus for his efforts to attract Jesus’ attention. When silenced by the crowd, however, Bartimaeus called out all the more. He is persistent and bold in his confidence that Jesus will show mercy on him and do what he asks. His persistence and great confidence that Jesus would help him reminds us of the confidence with which our children bring to us their needs. In their faith and trust we can find an example of the attitude with which we might approach God in prayer.

As a family, recall a request that has been made repeatedly by one family member to another. Talk about why the request continues to be made if the answer continues to be no. Then read together Sunday’s Gospel, Mark 10:46-52. After reading the Gospel, pose questions such as these to your family: Why must Bartimaeus be persistent in calling out to Jesus? (Some people in the crowd are telling him to be quiet.) What does Bartimaeus do when some try to stop him? (He calls out to Jesus all the more.) When Jesus stops and calls for him, what does Jesus do and say? (He restores Bartimaeus’s sight; Jesus tells Bartimaeus his faith has saved him.) When we pray, God wants us to be so confident he will help us that we don’t permit anyone to keep us from bringing our needs to God in prayer. Invite family members to identify the things they need most from God. Pray these prayers of petition together as a family, confident that God will hear and answer your prayers. Respond to each petition, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on us.” Conclude by praying the Glory Be to the Father.

From Our Principal

Dear Families,

It was wonderful to be able to accompany our Year 6 students last week as they explored around Sydney and Canberra. The week was a very hectic and busy one with not much down time for lounging around. We had a packed itinerary and it was certainly difficult knocking on the doors each morning to wake the group up from their deep sleep. I am sure that they caught up on sleep over the weekend. One of the interesting highlights of spending a week away is seeing how the students interact and cope knowing that they are spending a full week away from home and with their peers. They were a great group of students to travel with and no doubt they have plenty to share about their trip. Many thanks go to Miss Macdonald and Mrs Myers for the planning and organisation that has gone into such a trip and learning experience for our students.

Kindergarten 2025 Family Information Session

All families of children starting Kindergarten in 2025 at St Brigid’s are invited to attend our next Information Session which will take place on Monday 4^th November commencing at 5:30pm in our School Library. Looking forward to seeing our new and some of our current families at this event.

Enrolments for 2025

Enrolments for any class for 2025 are currently being finalised. Please, if you know of anyone intending to join the St Brigid's community for 2025, ask them to get their enrolment applications in now! 

Our staffing allocation is based on our enrolments at Census, taken at the start of August. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to enquire about enrolling here at St Brigid's for 2025 or even sooner.

Class Transitions for 2025

Each Friday we have our 2025 Kindergarten Transition Program taking place. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest students to become familiar with our school surroundings and routines prior to their commencement of school next year. This is a good opportunity to outline all of the upcoming transition and orientation days that will impact our students later in the year. Please keep these dates and times free so that the students can take part in their particular transition experience.

Welcome Back Aleeta Northey

It is with great pleasure that we welcome back to our school, acclaimed dance instructor and choreographer Ms Aleeta Northey. Aleeta was last with us in 2022 and we are so much looking forward to our Intensive Dance Week commencing on Monday 28^th of October. Aleeta will once again bring her fabulous skills and talents to our children in the areas of performance and dance and turn every student into a dramatic dancing machine. I'm sure the students will thoroughly enjoy their time with such an experienced and well-credentialed performer as they prepare for their moment on stage when they perform their routines later this term.

Our current Year 6 students will be heading off to a variety of high schools next year and the following dates of the respective orientation days are as follows:-

Current students of St Brigid’s in Kindergarten to Year 5 will have their 2025 Step Up Session on Friday 6^th December. This is when our students will spend a session of this day with their teacher for 2025.

Take care and have a wonderful week ahead,

Tony Hunter,
Principal

Assistant Principal - Mission

Whole School Family Mass

Please join us for our Parish School Mass on Sunday, 27th October at 9:00 am. This is our first Family Mass for the term and we would like as many families there as possible. The Children's Liturgy led by our teachers will be held in the Parish Meeting Room. After Mass everyone is invited to stay for morning tea. Please bring a plate to share, and enjoy some time together as a community.

Fun for Kids: There will be games for the children on the school oval, adding to the celebrations! We look forward to seeing you there! We hope to see you all there to share in this wonderful occasion.

The Feast of All Saints

We warmly invite you to join us for the Feast of All Saints liturgy on Friday, 1st November at 12:20 pm. This special celebration will be led by the students of St Brigid’s, and it promises to be a meaningful and joyful occasion as we honor the saints.

Please mark this date in your calendar—we would love to have you with us to share in this important feast day.

Courtney Hyde,
Assistant Principal - Mission

Wellbeing Team

Anxious about your child’s anxiety?

Anxiety is a normal emotion that helps to keep us safe. But often we get anxious about things that we don’t need to (a bit like a smoke alarm going off when we burn a piece of toast), and this can have a negative impact on our enjoyment and participation in life.

If you are concerned about your child’s level of anxiety, or would just like to learn more about how to help them reduce their anxiety and increase their resilience, Anxiety Coach could be for you.

This free, local course is aimed at parents and carers of children aged two to 12 years. It aims to help participants understand and identify anxiety in children and learn strategies to counter it.

Anxiety Coach is running for three Thursdays from Thursday, November 8, at CASPA Family Supports, 104 Centre St, Casino. Call 0266626792 or email casino@caspa.org.au to sign up or find out more.

Attendance Matters

As we approach the final term of the year, we want to highlight the importance of regular attendance for your child. With the Christmas season fast approaching, there are many exciting activities and events planned that enrich our students' learning experiences.

Consistent attendance not only supports academic progress but also ensures that your child can fully engage in the festive celebrations and special lessons we have lined up. Each day at school is an opportunity for growth and connection with peers.

We encourage you to help make school attendance a priority this term. Together, we can ensure a successful and memorable end to the year for all our students.

Thank you for your continued support!

One of our school goals this year is to have an average weekly attendance of 90% and above. The class with the best average each week receives the  “Stars of the Week” trophy and certificate to display in their classroom.

Term 4 Attendance Results

Positive Behaviour 4 Learning (PB4L)

Making Jesus Real (MJR)

Sports News

Intensive Swimming

Once again with the onset of Term 4, all of our students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will be involved with our Intensive Swimming Program to take place from Monday 28th October until Friday 8th November. This will be Weeks 3 & 4 of Term 4.

Please check now if your child has goggles and swimwear that fits and organise these if need be during the next week.

All information, including times, has been sent to families in Kinder to Year 2 through Compass. Please make sure you’ve provided your consent via the Compass platform.

Summer Sports Trials

Students in Years 4 and 5 are invited to attend the upcoming Richmond Zone Summer Sports Trials in a variety of sports at a variety of venues. These trials are open to boys and girls but only if they currently play or are particularly talented in the respective sports. Students are able to nominate for more than one sport. Please see Mrs Love for any further information and a nomination form. Details of all sports available below:-

School Community Forum

You are invited to our upcoming School Community Forum meeting. This is an important opportunity for parents, guardians, teachers, and supporters to come together and share ideas aimed at enhancing our students' educational experience, as well as discussing our school projects and progress.

During the meeting, we will touch on the progress made this year and discuss upcoming events, such as the swimming carnival and the school pageant. We are always looking for volunteers, so join our fun and supportive group and have your say!

• Date: Tuesday, October 29th
• Time: 3:30 PM
• Location: School Library

Your input is vital as we work towards creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. We look forward to your participation in building a brighter future for our school community.

Community Forum Meetings are held in the school library Week 3 and Week 7 during the school term from 3:30pm.
Term 4 Week 7 date: Tuesday 26th November 3:30pm | Email: stbrigidsforum@gmail.com

Parent Assembly

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Celebrations

You shine with the Light of the Lord —the kind of Light that grows brighter and warmer and more radiant with time. God bless you with a very happy birthday!

Congratulations to the following students who have shown tremendous effort and were presented with their awards at our assembly in Week 1.

Calendar

Breakfast Club Update

Join us for Breakfast Club every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during term time! Our wonderful teachers and support staff provide a variety of cereals and toast options. All students are welcome to join us and kickstart their day.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast for just a 50c donation. Start your mornings off right!

Parish News

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish established 1916. Our Parish Family includes the town of Kyogle and the villages of Urbenville and Woodenbong. Our Parish Priest is Fr Erick Quinteros.

Mass Times are Saturday 6:00pm | Sunday 9:00am.

Morning Tea is served every Sunday after Mass hosted by the parishioners. 
Parish Office Phone: 02 6632 1074 | Email: kyogle@lismore.catholic.org.au

We are on Facebook! Click here for Our Lady of Sorrows Facebook Page  

Community News

THIS WEEKEND

Kyogle Fishing Club is holding their Annual Bass Classic Fishing Competition at Bells Bay Camp Ground, Toonumbar Dam, 26th-27th October.
Sign on is from Friday evening with Fishing on Saturday and Sunday morning. There are many prizes and a casting and fishing competition for Juniors. There is also a FREE BBQ at Lunchtime on the Saturday. The event is sponsored by Gone Fishing NSW, to promote fishing as a healthy, family friendly activity. Juniors entry fee  is $5 and Seniors $10. Camping is available and everyone is welcome. For further information contact Barry on 0429448358 or click on the flyer below.

Free Child Tickets from Casino Miniature Railway!

Casino Miniature Railway has generously donated FREE Child Tickets! If you're interested, swing by the office to grab yours. Please note, tickets are limited, so don’t miss out! Happy riding!

Kyogle Christmas in the Country

Get your tickets online for a chance to win a fabulous Christmas Hamper filled with local gifts, produce, and vouchers! Don’t miss out on this festive celebration—purchase your tickets here! For all the latest updates and event information, be sure to follow the Kyogle Show on Facebook here!

Parent Resources

Because we value the critical role parents and carers play as partners in educating and forming young people, we have compiled some helpful resources to support families at home.

Educational Games

Toy Theatre | Educational Games for Kids
Math Games
Hidden Pictures Games and Puzzles

Quick Links

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