Newsletter Term 4 Week 1 (Wednesday 15th October 2025)

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Term 3 Closes with a Blast!

Students wrapped up Term 3 on a high note with a fantastic Rewards Day! It was a well-deserved celebration of all their hard work and dedication. Everyone had a wonderful time participating in the special activities, making it a memorable and fun way to close out the term.

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Reflection

Luke 18:1-8

The readings on Sunday offer various aspects of prayer for our consideration. There is the spiritual discipline of prayer itself, which is essential to the life of the disciple: there is the communal dimension of prayer; and there is the ministerial commitment that is born of prayer. Our personal prayer must be persistent. Like Moses and the woman in the gospel reading, we must be ceaseless in our prayer, not discouraged by difficulties that we might have to face. Regardless of how strange the first reading may appear to be, it very strongly emphasises the communal dimension of prayer.

As minister of the word, Timothy is admonished to keep preaching the gospel, to keep spreading the good news, to allow the scriptures to continue to be a source of wisdom for himself and, through him, for all of the people who hear him. To have this kind of facility with Scripture requires that one enter into the deep meaning of the Scriptures and make them the basis of one’s prayer. One must engage in what the monks call lectio divina, prayerful reflective reading of the scriptures. This practice, or spiritual discipline, gives us access to God and it also gives God access to us. It gives us the courage and the gentleness to teach, to refute, to correct. When our ministerial activity flows from prayer, it also flows from and strengthens right relationships with God and with the community. When this becomes a reality, the Son of Man will indeed find faith on earth.

Reflection by Dianne Bergant CSA

Principal

Dear Families,

Welcome to Term 4 everyone. I hope all families were able to enjoy the school holidays and spend some quality time with your children. I look forward to a productive term of learning and growing together. It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year when we welcome the Kindergarten students for 2026 this Friday. We welcome all of our new students as they commence the first of their 7-week Transition Program attending school all day in readiness and preparation for next year. We also extend a warm greeting to our newest Year 1 student, Shannon, and her parents, Sheena and Eddie. We welcome back Kelli Shedden from her maternity leave as our Assistant Principal Mission. We'd also like to extend a sincere thank you to Courtney Hyde for her dedicated time and service to St. Brigid's while Kelli was on leave. Courtney was an asset to our community and we wish her all the very best at St. Carthage's for Term 4.

Year 6 Excursion

Next Monday morning our Year 6 students and accompanying staff will leave from Ballina Airport bound for Sydney to start an exciting week which also takes in a busy schedule in Canberra. Whilst in Sydney the students will have the opportunity to visit Mary MacKillop Place, Toregna Zoo, a walk through The Rocks and a Guided tour of Opera House. The students will travel through to Canberra where they will spend the next few days at The Mint, Parliament House, Questacon and the Australian Institute of Sport. Please check our school Facebook page each day for an update on each day's activities. I thank Mr Rien Smith, a teacher from St. Mary’s for giving his time to accompany our students on the excursion.

Have a great trip Year 6!

Pupil Free Day

Please note that Monday November 24th will be a Pupil Free Day for all students. This is a crucial opportunity for our teaching staff to engage in professional development around the implementation of the new Creative Arts and Science and Technology Syllabuses for 2026. We thank you in advance for making alternative care arrangements for your children on this important day.

Pick Up Area/Swimming Pool

A friendly reminder that our after-school pick-up location is along Groom Street. There is also a walking line where a teacher will supervise students crossing the pedestrian crossing near the pool. After crossing the pedestrian crossing, students must continue walking down Summerland Way to meet their parents or walk further down the street as planned by their parents/carers. Please be aware that staff will not wait with students on the street corner while students wait for parents to pick them up or students from other schools to meet them. The corner of the pool is not a safe waiting area for students. If you are unexpectedly delayed and cannot collect your child by 3:20 PM, they can wait safely on the school's deck area instead of on the corner near the pool. I appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Exhibition

I’m excited for the upcoming Eucharistic Miracles exhibition created by St Carlos Acutis to be showcased in our Parish Hall next week. Everyone is welcome to join the special opening on Monday morning and the exhibition will stay open all week with daily scheduled events for anyone who wants to experience these powerful signs of Christ’s presence. This is such an inspiring event for St Brigid’s and our wider community!

Have a great week ahead!

Vanessa Walters
 Principal

APM

Welcome back to Term Four!

It has been such a wonderful week returning back to St Brigid’s after taking twelve months maternity leave. I have had the most rewarding twelve months at home with my son Charlie and have had lots of questions about how he is doing from students upon my return which is lovely. I am excited to be back in a school community that I love so much and to be working with you and your children again. I look forward to getting to know the Kindergarten families and any new families to our school- please come and introduce yourself if you see me around.  Term Four is BUSY and we kick off the term with the Eucharist Miracles Exhibition, our Parish Family Mass and Socktober initiatives. 

Kicking Goals for Good: Our Socktober Challenge! 

Our school is proud to participate in Catholic Mission's Socktober campaign for World Mission Month! Socktober is a fun, educational initiative inspired by children in developing countries who often play soccer with a simple ball made of rolled-up socks. It’s a wonderful way for our students to connect their faith to action and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children overseas.

Socktober Details and Fundraising Goal

This year, all funds raised will support vital Catholic Mission projects, with a focus on empowering communities and children in Mpika, Zambia. Specifically, your generosity will help establish a crucial Maize Mill Project. This initiative will equip women with the skills and resources needed to process their own maize, providing a sustainable source of food and long-term economic security for their families who are facing drought and food shortages. By supporting Socktober, we are contributing to education, healthcare, and self-sufficiency for children and communities in need.

How your child can Participate

To celebrate Socktober and "kick goals for good," we have a fun-filled day planned:

Please help us support this meaningful cause and teach our children the value of global compassion. Every sock, every gold coin, and every goal kicked will bring hope to a child in Zambia!

Parish Family Mass

We have Parish Family Mass on Sunday October 26th at 9am. We extend a warm welcome to all families to join us. As a part of the Mass our Parish will host the Jubilee boat. The boat is a travelling symbol of Hope that has journeyed throughout the Diocese this year. A special morning tea will be served from the school canteen after Mass so that families and parishioners have a final opportunity to view the exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles that will be displayed in our school hall. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday! 

Volunteer for Mass: Students, families, and parents are invited to participate in our next School Mass. To see the roles available and sign up, please use THIS LINK.

MJR & PB4L

Exhibition: Eucharistic Miracles of the World

St Brigid’s Primary School and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish warmly invite you to attend the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition, a powerful and inspiring witness to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Curated by St Carlo Acutis, this exhibition features over 130 scientifically documented Eucharistic miracles from around the world, some dating back to the 8th century.

Dates: Monday 20 October – Sunday 26 October (9am-5:30pm)
Venue: Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall
Entry via: St Brigid’s Primary School, Wiangaree Street entrance, Kyogle

Open to everyone, students, families, parishioners, and community members. The Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition is a peaceful, reflective space. There’s no need to book or stay for a set time, you’re invited to come through at your own pace. Whether you’re curious, looking for a quiet moment, or just in need of a break in your day, we hope you’ll feel comfortable to come in, have a look, and enjoy the experience in your own time.

If you're available, we especially encourage you to come along on Monday 20 October at 9am for the official opening and introduction. It’s a great way to learn more about the exhibition before walking through at your own pace.

Office

Check student bags - Letters being sent home

Required Documents

We recently completed a routine compliance audit of student files. We found a few files are missing crucial documents.

Letters are being sent home to the families whose files are incomplete, specifying exactly what is missing.

Attendance

Please review unexplained absences  letter and provide a reason for each date listed. It is a requirement by the Education Act 1990 (NSW) to provide reasons for students absences. 

Kindly return all required documents to the school office as indicated. Your help ensures our records are fully compliant. Thank you for your support.

Book Club

Issue 7 of the Scholastic Book Club is OUT NOW! We strongly encourage the use of the online ordering system, visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP. Orders processed by the due date will be electronically linked to the rest of the school order.  Brochure have been sent home with students today. Happy book hunting, happy reading!
Peek inside Issue 7 HERE
Place orders HERE

Orders close Friday 31st October.

Awards

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.

Whole School Average Term 3 Week 9 86.47%

Congratulations to the following students who have shown tremendous effort and were presented with their awards at our assembly in Term 3 Week 9.

Celebrations

Wishing all our birthday students a joyful day filled with God’s love and blessings. May the year ahead bring happiness, health, and many special moments.

Dates

Parish

Parish Information
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish established 1916. Our Parish Family includes the town of Kyogle and the villages of Urbenville and Woodenbong. Parish Priest: Fr Joe Holloway | Parish Office Phone: 02 6632 1074 | Email: kyogle@lismore.catholic.org.au | Facebook: @OurLadyofSorrowsCatholicChurch

Service Times
Kyogle Weekday Masses: Tuesday 5.15pm, Wednesday & Thursday at 9am. Friday is at 12:30pm. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Saturday Vigil 6pm | Sunday 9am.
Adoration and The Sacrament of Reconciliation begins 30 minutes prior to Mass on Friday's & Saturday's. Morning tea is served every Sunday after Mass, hosted by the parishioners. Everyone is welcome!

Live Life Well @ School

Want to know what to pack in your child’s lunchbox when for school? Check out this video for some information and practical tips on how to pack a healthy lunchbox.

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