Thursday 29 June, 2023 (Week 10)
A note from Mr Pardini
Cyber-safety parent workshop
Some very real and important messages were delivered to students, staff and parents at this week's Digital Wellness sessions. In regards to the parent workshop, I have to say, as a parent myself, the information was extremely valuable, practical and thought provoking. I know word has already spread amongst families about how well the evening was presented, which left parents with strategies to assist us as we navigate the 'tricky space' of digital media in our homes. If you were one of the parents who missed the opportunity, information from the workshop is going to be sent to the school from the facilitator, and in-turn, we will pass this onto you. A big thank you to our P&F who generously funded the presenter to facilitate these workshops. We will definitely continue the association with "E-Safe Kids" in the future.
Dance Sport
What a week of fun, dance moves, shaking and bopping! Thank you once again to Debbie-Ann, Daniel and students for making this year's Dance Sport week a success. The cold weather this week almost made it the perfect conditions to move our bodies and warm up! Tomorrow we will host the annual showcase where your children get to demonstrate what they have learnt over the week. This will take place on the basketball court from 1.45pm. See you there!
Angelico Art Exhibition
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to have their art pieces entered into the Catholic Arts Exhibition, called Angelico. Over the holidays, these pieces will be sent to Perth ready for display at the Forest Centre in August. A thumbnail picture is also below - why not check out their magnificent artwork.
- Mylah McDonald - The Sparking Boab
- Teddy Mackeril- Cow at Circus
- Blake Garmony - Surprised Cat
- Alice Watson - Funny Cat
- Grace Thomas - Happiness
- Eleanor Mills - Rainbow Owl
- Harrison Giblett - Stormy Night
- Jacob-Lee Hinds Potter - A Window to the Mind
Pupil Free Day - Start of Term 3
The first day for students next term will be Tuesday 18 July. Please note, Monday 17 July is a Pupil Free Day. The school will be closed as all staff will be off-site as we complete First Aid Training. Thank you for your understanding with this.
Have a sensational holiday everyone and may you enjoy some relaxing family days together. We look forward to seeing you again for the start of Term 3 on Tuesday 18 July.
Carlo Pardini
Angelico Art Exhibition entrants 2023
Garden Club
Our wonderful 'Garden Club' has been hard at work this term. They have been planting new seedlings and putting compost into the garden. Since we have worms at school, they have also been putting worms into the farm and then using the rich 'juice' to feed the plants. Learning how to plant seedlings and care for them has been a focus of this term as well as putting up supports for the peas which have been mulched. Thank you to Mrs Turner, Mrs Liddlelow, Miss Kilrain and the various students who have braved the cold to work in the garden each week during a lunch time.
The Garden Club also has some very exciting news to share.....it is with thanks to Talison for gifting a succesful grant sum of $2500 to the club. This money will be used in the indigenous garden space which will also include a space for mindfulness. We will keep you posted on how this develops. Check out some of the photos of the club in action!
Sunday Church Roster
Thank you Mrs Harris, Mrs O'Neill, Sia, Jaimee, Eleanor, Reegan and Sonny who assisted with the Parish morning tea roster last Sunday.
St Brigid's School is rostered on once a term and it is nice to have the support of famlies to make morning tea.
A special mention must go to Sonny, who made a cake and although he couldn't stop for Mass, still managed to leave the cake at the church on his way to football!
Dance Sport Week
This week will culminate in a dance assembly showcase tomorrow at 1.45pm. For those who might be wondering why St Brigid's incorporates "Dance Sport" into our school program each year please have a read below!
What's coming up?
- Fri 30 June - Dance Sport Showcase (1.45pm)
- Friday 30 June - Final Day of Term 2
- Monday 17 July - Pupil free day (no school)
- Tuesday 18 July - First day back for all students.
Canteen Roster - Term 3
We know it means a lot to our school community that St B's offers a canteen service twice a week! When we reached out last week for a plea for more volunteers to assist, we were thrilled with the response. We are one of the very few primary schools in our region to operate a canteen and we happen to be the only school in Bridgetown with this service. The financial viability and continuation of our school canteen into the future will always be reliant on volunteer help. We would like to remind families who regularly use the canteen, these roles can be filled by mums, dads or other adult family members including grandparents. If you haven't ever helped in the canteen or made a cake, please do not feel overwhelmed by the idea of it. Our wonderful Canteen Manager, Kristan Banks will show you the ropes and make you feel welcome, a free lunch is always on offer too! Thanks again to everyone who has come forward to volunteer their time, we only have a handful of gaps to fill for next term. If you can assist, please contact the school office or comment on the Parents of St B's FaceBook page.
Parish High Tea - Saturday 8 July
St Brigid's Parish is hosting a 'High Tea' fundraiser over the school holidays (Satursday 8 July). For more information, please see the flyer attached. Tables are limited, so get in early to secure your seat!
