Newsletter May 18th, 2021
- Principal's Message
- Outdoor Project Update
- Cross Country
- Library Quiet Space
- School Pastoral Care Worker
- Staff Update
- After School Care - Big Childcare
- Volunteers & Parent Helpers
- School Tours / Information Sessions
- Book Club Issue #4
- Hot Lunches - Menu
- Birthdays
- Gordon & Bungaree Parish News
- Change of Details
Dear Families,
As you know, due to ongoing health issues Gabe has extended her sick leave for another 4 weeks. To minimise disruption to staff and students, Anthony Clifford will be returning to the role of Acting Principal as of Wednesday 19th May.
We keep Gabe in our thoughts and prayers.
Unfortunately the outdoor area has not progressed as was expected. Delays have been due to a series of events beyond any of our control; it's been a treasure trove of findings under the ground due to the age of the site - pipes, cables and existing infrastructure to the church and multi purpose room, along with vast amounts of rock and even an old toilet block to name just a few.
This is on top of building and tree permit delays (due to Covid), the amount of dirt required to be removed and more recently, inclement weather, in particular the amount of rain. The recent weather has made the tightness and gradient of the site much more difficult to work with.
There has also been an extra scope of works added into the project for the hit up wall, additional asphalt and replacing of the existing brick retaining wall, which required further engineering. We are committed to ensuring the project is completed properly and meets compliance requirements for the long term.
A lot of the work to date has been ground work and now that this is near complete, there is expected to be considerable visible changes over the next few weeks including paths, fences and brick walls. We will endeavor to keep you all updated on the progress in each newsletter.
Last week several of our students participated in the second round of Cross Country and did our school very proud. Congratulations and good luck to Mate Marinovic and Foster Trinder who made the Top 12 and will go on to compete in Warrnambool on 31st May.
Written by Madison and Neve
We welcome Angie Haywood to our school. Angie has taken over Vivian's role as our School Pastoral Care Worker from CatholicCare Victoria and will be working with St Brigid's each Tuesday. Should parents wish to contact Angie they can do so on 0490 292 304.
At the end of this term, our school community will be saying farewell to Emma Busuttil as she will taking up her new position as full-time Business Manager at St. Columba's Primary School in Term 3. We congratulate Emma on her new appointment and wish her well in her new role.
St. Columba's gain is very much our loss as Emma is an integral part of our school community and will be greatly missed. We will have the opportunity to formally farewell her in style before the end of term and thank her for her years of dedication and commitment to St. Brigid's.
The position of Finance Officer at St. Brigid's School is currently advertised.
As you are aware Big Childcare is now providing after school care for St Brigids. During this process of transition no fees are being charged by Big Childcare until the 30th May for session attended.
If you have an oustanding after school care account with St Brigid's, we would appreciate you finalising payment as soon as possible.
For on the day adjustments, bookings or cancellations please:
- Phone - 0434 176 872 during the hours of 2:00pm- 6:00pm. If you have a request outside of these hours, please call Big Childcare Head Office on 03 8682 9400
- Email - stbrigids@bigchildcare.com. A response will be sent within 24 hours Monday- Friday or
- Head Office number: 03 8682 9400 at all other times.
Parent helpers/volunteers recommence next week (Week 3). Please note that all parent helpers & volunteers must meet the requirements as outlined in the attached Volunteer Agreement Form. Also attached is a copy of the school's Code of Conduct document.
We look forward to seeing you around the school!
School Tours / Information Sessions are now available to book online. Please see the attached flyer for further information and share with family and friends.
Book Club Issue #4 is now available to view via the link below. Purchasing is via Book Club LOOP.
Please see the attached menu for options and pricing. A copy will also be made available on PAM.
Lunch orders are due in by no later than Wednesday afternoon and are to be placed in the blue lunch tin in the main school foyer.
Please write your child’s name, class and lunch items on a brown paper bag, and enclose money. Any change will be taped to the paper bags. Please remember, two bags are required if having a dessert item as well.
Paper bags can be supplied for 5 cents per bag. If you require paper bags, just write your child’s name, class and lunch items on the front of an envelope and seal the money in the envelope. The other option available is a reusable/washable lunch bag which you are welcome to provide.
Mass Times:
| 1st Sunday | 2nd Sunday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Sunday | 5th Sunday | |
| Saturday 6.30pm | Dunnstown | Springbank | Dunnstown | Clarkes Hill | Springbank |
| Sunday 8.45am | Gordon | Bungaree | Gordon | Gordon | Bungaree |
| Sunday 10.30am | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan | Ballan |
National Count of Attendance at Mass - Gordon
Counting of church attendance will be conducted every week during May. A designated counting sheet has been placed in each of the Gordon, Ballan and Springbank churches to facilitate the count directly after Mass. This week’s count will be held at Gordon. The count will include the gender composition of the congregation. Please nominate counter/s before Mass who will be responsible for collating the information.
For enquries please contact Parish Secretary on 5368 9280 or 0492 903 409.