Newsletter Term 1 Week 10 (Wednesday 6th April)
First Communion Congratulations
Congratulations to Parker Kennedy, Hannah Kennelly, Jessica Rogan and Noah Schneider who received the Holy Eucharist last Sunday, 3rd April for the very first time. It was a lovely celebration led by Fr Erick for these students and their families. Elisha and Katelin Roy from KPS also celebrated their 1st Communion. Many thanks to Mrs Esslemont and Mrs Walters for all their work in getting the students prepared for this special day and following up with all of the planning and arrangements. Many thanks to all students, staff and families who came along last Sunday to celebrate with our First Communicants.
Our First Communion
Our Gospel Reflection
This Sunday, called Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday are called the Triduum, three days that are the highlight of the Church year.
During this week, your family might display a crucifix in a prominent place as a reminder of the salvation that Christ won for us. This can also serve as the focal point for family prayer during Holy Week.
Families can make it a tradition to read a portion of this Sunday's Gospel each day of Holy Week, providing ample opportunity for children to ask questions and respond to the events described there. In this way, the entire week can become a “way of the cross.”
Each day during Holy Week, the family can gather in a prayerful space with a crucifix as its focal point. The passion as found in Luke's Gospel might be read as follows throughout the week:
Sunday: Luke 19:28-40 (Gospel at the Procession with Palms)
Monday: Luke 22:14-23
Tuesday: Luke 22:24-38
Wednesday: Luke 22:39-71
Thursday: Luke 23:1-25
Friday: Luke 23:26-49
Saturday: Luke 23:50-56
After reading from the Gospel each day, the family might reflect on the reading together. Conclude your prayer time by praying the Lord's Prayer and/or singing an appropriate hymn.
From Our Principal
TERM ONE IS NEARLY DONE!
Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting the school as we
navigated this very tricky term. Beginning with our Covid restrictions, followed by a great deal of wet weather and catastrophic floods, many challenges were presented to all of us along the way. Disruptions to families, supporting families, absenteeism and assisting our flood impacted schools, ensured we were all kept very busy and "on our toes". Please continue to keep all of our community members in your prayers as they navigate health issues and flood issues… IT CERTAINLY HASN’T BEEN BORING! But ALWAYS at the forefront of our work has been our students and we are very proud of how they have kept the learning agenda occurring throughout the term.
We have seen them reach out to other students, keep their head down in learning and manage themselves, their emotions and behaviours in an extraordinary way. Thank you to the staff who just take every change and challenge in their stride. Their calm manner and resilience certainly leads the way for our school. We are very lucky to have such a terrific bunch working with our students.
The holidays will be a time to refresh, take stock of where we are at, and prepare for an action
packed Term 2. Stay safe during the holidays! We look forward to seeing everyone at the ANZAC
March on Monday 25th April and then at school on Wednesday 27th April.
I will be taking some Long Service Leave for the first 2 weeks of Term 2. In my absence, Mrs Condon will be Acting Principal. I look forward to being back at St Brigid's at the commencement of Week 3, Monday 9th May.
Take care,
Tony Hunter
The Underlibrary of Unofficial Histories
Zelda searching for clues
Yesterday, NORPA presented a theatrical delight called 'The Underlibrary of Unofficial Histories' to our Year 3 and Year 4 students. It was a highly engaging production based on the requirements of the Stage 2 History Syllabus; part immersive theatre, part game, and part interactive research. The story which unfolded, allowed the students to piece together a multitude of information they had mysteriously received via postcards, packages, and emails about particular characters and events in history. They worked together in teams, collaborating and utilising a number of skills to discover the puzzle clues that would help Zelda, a girl from the future, reunite with her long, lost brother Albus, and save all of history! The students were very excited and thoroughly enjoyed this learning experience which linked History and the Arts!
NORPA Performance with Stage 2 History Students
Bishop Greg's Flood Appeal
The Lismore Diocese is receiving extraordinary amounts of offers for support for families impacted by the floods. To ensure a coordinated response we are requesting that all donations be channelled through Bishop Greg's Diocese of Lismore 2022 Flood Appeal (https://www.lismorediocese.org/)
It would be greatly appreciated if all fundraising efforts supported this appeal. BSB: 037-889 Account No: 1061 5829 Account Name: DOL Flood Appeal Transaction Details: If you wish your donation to go to a particular school, please include the school name or town in the transaction details (ie. South Lismore, Woodburn, Coraki, Lismore etc).
Returning Books
The end of the term is a good time to have a look in cupboards, under beds, in bags, and behind doors to see if any of our St Brigid's home readers or library books are there. If found, could these books be returned to school by the end of this week, please?
Your Support is Requested
The Kyogle Garden Club will be hosting their Annual Flower and Foliage Spectacular on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April in the Parish Hall. Our Parent Forum will be providing catering for both days and going by the attendances last year we are expecting another huge gathering of gardening enthusiasts from all over the region.
Tara Laarhoven, our Fundraising Team Leader is seeking people who can make scones, slices, cakes or who would be able to give an hour or two to assist on either day with serving, making sandwiches and ensuring that the gardening enthusiasts are kept fed. Please contact Tara on 0422 634 127 if you are able to assist with either donation of goods or donation of time to assist in the canteen. Further reminders will be called for during the holidays.
The Foliage Spectacular will commence at 9am on Friday and 8am on Saturday. All donations could be dropped off at the Parish Hall at any time. We will require helpers there 30 minutes prior to the opening of each day to ensure all is in readiness.
ANZAC Day March
The members of the Kyogle RSL sub-branch have invited all staff and students to join them in the commemoration of ANZAC Day 2022. All students are encouraged to represent our school by marching in the parade, wearing full school uniform and are most welcome to wear medals from family members who served in the Defence Forces.
ANZAC Day allows us to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on 25 April 1915, during World War I. It also allows us to recognise and acknowledge the sacrifices of servicemen and servicewomen who have participated and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
Operation Flood Assist 2022 is currently being conducted in our region by Australian Defence Personnel, to assist communities devastated by recent flooding. What a great way to say 'thank you for your service', by attending this year's ANZAC Day Commemorations.
ANZAC DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM
5.30am Dawn Service at the Cenotaph - Our School Captains, Billy and Lilly will be representing our school at this service and taking part by reading.
9.15am Assemble for March, Geneva Street (opp Exchange Hotel)
9.30am March commences through town
10am Service and Wreath laying at Cenotaph
Student Awards
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with awards for their tremendous efforts.
Kindergarten:- Harlow Schneider and Kaya Hardwick
Year 1:- Louise Calvey, Oscar Setnik and Djalai Charles
Year 2:- Nate Jones, Kymani Navatu-Gill
Year 3:- Lily Harris, Pepper Larsen, Ben Price and Alyanna Clark
Year 4:- All of Year 4 for a fantastic Retreat Day
Year 5:- Eamon McCormack, Ava Price and Syra Halt
Year 6:- Evie Howes and Jayden Floyd
Principal Awards:- Charli Scofield-Godfrey and Adam Bryant
Sport News
Cross Country
Well done to all of our students who participated in our modified Cross Country today. Despite the weather and changes to the day, all of our students had great attitudes.
Our youngest students had fun and we extend our congratulations to the following runners on being successful in their respective age group:
5 years - Kaya Hardwick, Milla Flanagan (R/U)
6 years - Raph Hudson, Zion Dowd (R/U) and Emily Kennelly, Eliza Knight (R/U)
7 years - Hamish Laarhoven, Stanley Holloway (R/U) and Ruby Farrah, Kinsley Whiting (R/U)
Congratulations to our age winners who will all be representing our school at the Richmond Zone Cross Country Carnival:
8 years - Michael Walker, Kymani Gill-Navatu (R/U) and Peyhton Bateman, Lola Lindsay (R/U)
9 years- Wyatt Brown, Adam Bryant (R/U) and Olivia Alvos, Brooklyn Stubbings (R/U)
10 years - Parker Kennedy, Noah Schneider (R/U) and Hannah Kennelly, Indigo Dowd (R/U)
11 years - Carter Dowd, Noah Laarhoven (R/U) and Lila Standfield, Georgia Pratt (R/U)
12 years - Cruz Newton, Murray Doman (R/U) and Maggie Pearson, Evanna Howes (R/U)
Other successful students who finished 3rd in their age group have also qualified for the Zone Carnival: Billy Kennedy, Frankie Miller, Lawson Alder, Myah Gordon, Normy Presbury, Rachel Ellis, Ted Standfield, Poppy Gregory-Scarborough, Danny Kennedy and Ella Garred.
Congratulations to Sutton House who were the overall winning house today on 150 points, second was Doyle (135), and third was Colahan (118).
The Zone Cross Country will be held on Monday, 2nd May (backup Wednesday, 4th May and Thursday, 5th May) at Wollongbar Sporting Facility, Elvery Lane.
Additional information, including parent permission, was sent home with all students today.
2022 Cross Country
Personal Hygiene Hampers
A big thank you for all the donations that have come in to support the Mini Vinnies and SRC Personal Hygiene Hamper which will assist those who have been impacted by the recent flood events that have devastated our local area. Our donation focus for Week 9 was deodorants and moisturisers and this week we are seeking donations of soap, body wash and hand sanitisers. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Regards
Loretta Morabito
Happy Birthday to You......
A big happy birthday is extended to all those children who have celebrated their birthdays:-
29th March - Kaya Hardwick 8th April - Louise Calvey
Upcoming Dates
A calendar outlining all of the important dates for Term 2 will be sent home with each child prior to the end of term. This will also be placed on the Skoolbag App.
