Newsletter No. 10 20th April 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: MR. PETER GUTTERIDGE

Inside this issue: Principal’s Report Canteen Roster TA Report Schedule Dr Delaney Awards Sports News Library News Meals on Wheels

Excelling in Life, Led by Faith.

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to Term 2. The Pope’s Easter message reached out to all displaced people of the world and those experiencing conflict, particularly in Syria. In fact his message extended to the whole world.

Dear brothers and sisters, this year Christians of every confession celebrate Easter together. With one voice, in every part of the world, we proclaim the great message: “The Lord is truly risen, as he said.” May Jesus, who vanquished the darkness of sin and death, grant peace to our days. The Risen Lord continues to shed his blessing upon the continent of Europe. May he grant hope to those experiencing moments of crisis and difficulty, especially due to high unemployment, particularly among young people.

People often comment how quickly the school holidays pass by. I trust that parents have enjoyed the daily company of their sons and daughters and that students will be returning to the College ready to do their best as they face the many challenges that confront young people today as mentioned in Pope Francis’ Easter message.

As we begin this term it is timely to remind our senior students that in nine weeks those students undertaking study of a Unit 3/4 subject will be sitting the General Achievement Test (GAT). It is also timely to point out that, in addition to set homework, our students should be summarising notes, continuing SAC preparations and assessments and working with their teachers to ensure that their class work, homework and revision programs will enable them to do the best they can.

CARITAS WALKATHON

Our walkathon, on the last day of Term 1, raised much needed funds for Caritas Australia. A total of just over $300 has been donated to the works of Caritas Australia which supports people to help themselves out of poverty, hunger and injustice. Caritas Australia works to bring relief and aid to people whose lives have been devastated by natural disaster or conflict.

PARENT – TEACHER MEETINGS Parent/Teacher meetings to discuss student’s progress will be held on Monday, 24th April from 2.00pm - 7.00pm. Interview times can now be booked through the Parent Access Module (PAM). Should families not have access to the internet, a parent is welcome to contact the school (telephone: 53823545) so that a booking can be made through the Front Office.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Earlier this week, Ethan Jolley (Yr 12) and Annabella Fort (Yr 9) spoke to members of Horsham Probus Club at their monthly meeting at Horsham RSL. Annabella spoke about her involvement with the 422 Squadron AAFC (Australian Air Force Cadets) and what she has gained from her involvement with the Cadets. Annabella spoke to Probus members about the Thursday night training sessions and how she has developed great leadership skills as well as increased responsibility and self-confidence. Annabella has a great awareness of respect for self and others which has been enhanced by the Rank system which is predominant in all facets of the military. Ethan is also a member of the AAFC and wishes to continue his family's tradition of being involved with the armed services. Ethan hopes to join the Royal Australian Air Force. Ethan's talk however, focused on his tour to Turkey - and particularly Gallipoli - as a member of the Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Tour in 2015. Ethan shared stories of his experiences on the tour including attending the Commemorative Dawn Service on the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC's first landing in 1915. Both students were recognised by the members of the Probus club as excellent ambassadors of St Brigid's College.

ANZAC DAY

As this ANZAC day approaches and we are reminded of the many sacrifices made for our great land, I pray that we take a moment to remember those affected by war. May we look around us with renewed optimism and thankfulness for the inspiring love, hope and beauty that surrounds us. Lest we forget.

Our St Brigid’s College students will join many others this coming Tuesday as we honour ANZAC day. As a school we will hold a remembrance service next Monday.

OPEN DAY AND 2018 YEAR 7 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

Dates for the home calendar! Our Open Day will be held on Sunday 7th May from Noon until 2.00pm. Our 2018 Year 7 Parent information Night will be held on Wednesday, 10th May at 7.30pm. Enrolments are currently being taken for Year 7 next year and will close on Friday, 2nd June.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

We offer our prayerful support to the following families: the Hateley family on the death of Dennis Tyler, Grandfather of Lochie (Yr 12), Remi (Yr 9) and Rylee (Yr 7); the Cameron family on the death of Francis Tolhurst, Great-Grandmother of Sam (Yr 9); to the Duxorth family on the death of Rosaria Zarlinga, Great Grandmother of Clayton (Yr 8) and to the Parish family on the death of Florence Pearce, Great-Grandmother of Teejay (Yr 12). Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families at this time.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College,

Peter Gutteridge

Principal

We were delighted to see one of our students, Maddie O’Neill - Crozier, on page 2 of the recent Wimmera Health Care Group Foundation Newsletter.

Maddie held a gig in the Horsham Plaza during the recent Horsham Country Music Festival. Maddie busked and

raised funds for the Foundation. Well Done Maddie!

LIBRARY NEWS

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE 2017 The Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge

to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely.

The 2017 Challenge kicked off Monday 6 March and closes Friday 25 August (midnight) for students.

The Library has books on the challenge list and has all the information needed to join.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/prc/Pages/default.aspx?&Redirect=1

HOMEWORK HELP?

http:// www.stbclibrary.com

STUDY SLAM Mon 24/04: No Study Slam Tues 25/04: No Study Slam Wed 26/04: Mrs Moore Thurs 27/04: Ms Allen, Ms Serena

SPORTS NEWS

We wish Eloise Wills, Erin Kearns and Jaclyn Clode as they represent St Brigid's at School Sport Victoria State Swimming Championships next Wednesday 26th April after winning at Greater

Western Level in Ballarat last term.

Eloise Erin Jaclyn

Catholic Womens League

On the 2nd May we have a special guest speaker Simone O’Brien who will be talking on Family Violence.

Time 2.00—3.00pm Where: Parish Centre

Please advise attendance for catering purposes to Joan Whiley on 5381 2411 by 26th April 2017

All very welcome

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!!

The Rotary Clubs of Horsham and Horsham East are looking for young persons who would be interested in being part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

An information night will be held at FedUni, Room 20/21 Grampians Building M (Grey Building), 289 Baillie St Horsham on Thursday April 27th at 7.30pm, for interested students and their families.

Further information can be obtained from the District 9780 Rotary Youth Exchange Website or calling Wendy James 0428 504 080 , Pam Capstick 0407 848 569 or Graham Gerlach 0418 504 333 Applicants must be aged between 15 years and 17½ years on the 01 January of the year of their departure. They are required to provide personal referees and current school reports that endorse they are making sound progress at school and have a general interest in people and places. They should possess a good general knowledge of Australia - its political system, socio-economic policies and its involvement in international affairs.

Applicants must have displayed high standards of personal conduct and attitudes which are widely accepted in our community. They must have an outgoing personality and be interested in cultural or outdoor pursuits.

Rotary is looking for young people who can act as young ambassadors

GENERAL NEWS

Mon 24th Apr Int/Sen Volleyball

Parent Teacher Interviews 2.00—7.00pm

Tue 25th Apr ANZAC Day—Public Holiday

Wed 26th Apr—Fri 28th Apr

Yr 10 Outdoor Ed/Outdoor Science Surf camp

Tue 2nd May Black Ranges Athletics Carnival

Wed 3rd May—Fri 5th May

Yr 9 Retreat

Fri 5th May Int/Sen Volleyball—Greater Western

Sun 7th May Open Day

Mon 8th May Senior AFL 9’s Football

Tue 9th May Senior Netball/Football—Black Ranges

Tue 9th May—Thu 11th May

NAPLAN

Wed 10th May Yr 7 2018 Information Night 7.00pm

Fri 12th May Girls Football—Black Ranges

Boys Netball—Black Ranges

Mon 15th May Intermediate AFL 9’s Football

Thu 18th May Cross Country—Black Ranges

Year 11/12 Katie Morris and Seb Dalgleish—for their strong work ethic and mentoring of younger students in

Outdoor and Environmental Studies.

Year 9/10 Lachlan Downie—for his

fantastic work ethic in English.

Year 7/8 Ned Pilmore—for his

compassion and service to others.

Congratulations!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS DR DANIEL DELANEY AWARDS

TA REPORT SCHEDULE

Week/Date TA Reports released

Week 1 21st April Yr 12

Week 2 28th April Yr 11

Week 3 5th May Yr 10

Week 4 12th May Yr 9

Week 5 19th May Yr 8

Week 6 26th May Yr 7

Week 7 2nd June No TA Interviews

Week 8 9th June Yr 11

Week 9 16th June Yr 12

Week 10 23rd June Yr 10

Week 11 30th June Yr 9

CANTEEN ROSTER

97 Robinson St HORSHAM Victoria 3400

Postal: PO Box 542 Horsham Vic 3402

Ph 03 5382 3545 Fax 03 5382 0757

Email: principal@stbc.vic.edu.au

Website: www.stbc.vic.edu.au

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Tue 25th Apr Public Holiday

Wed 26th Apr Melinda Brilliant Michelle Kinsman

Thu 27th Apr Melanie Scott Jenni Sherry

Fri 28th Apr Lee O’Grady Emma Russell

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