Newsletter October 11th, 2022

Dear Members of our St Brigid’s Community, 

A warm welcome back to Term 4! I hope that you all had a restful, well-deserved break.   I am really looking forward to another terrific term!

Jayne Bosworth

Principal

'Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made.' Excerpt from St Brigid's Prayer

We extend our deepest sympathy to Tracey Speakman, her husband Mark, and their children Marcus and Mackenzie following the recent passing of Mark’s father. I ask you to please keep Tracey, Mark, Marcus, Mackenzie and their family members in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

In the first week of the school holidays, there was a serious bus accident involving Loreto College Ballarat students and staff. Please keep Loreto College students, staff, families and community members in your thoughts and prayers.

A very warm welcome to our St Brigid's school community:

Jake, Madeline and family. Madeline has joined our Foundation/One class and Jake our Year 3/4 class. 

Layton, Matilda and family. Layton has joined our Year 3/4 class and Matilda our Year 5/6  class.

Each year, teachers undertake the work of creating class lists for the following year and many hours are spent on this task. Please be assured that teachers use their professional knowledge of students and their professional knowledge of what is best for each individual child when considering groupings. In assigning students to classes, teachers are asked to consider the following criteria to ensure where possible an even spread of: 

• Learning abilities 
• Boys and girls even grade levels  
• Learning friends - these are not necessarily social friends but students they enjoy and work well with. Students are asked for their input in this area.
• Friendship groups - again students are asked for their input

If you as parents and carers have any special requests regarding friendships, these need to be put in writing to Jayne (jbosworth@sbballan.catholic.edu.au) prior to Friday 4th November 2022. Requests will be considered, however not guaranteed. 

There will be no hot lunches again this week. As mentioned last term, we are currently in the process of ascertaining whether hot lunches can continue this Term and will advise within the coming weeks.

Moving forward, to assist with organising Hot Lunches, and based on the overwhelming survey responses re online ordering and payment, we will move to an online app. More information to follow.

This term we will transition to Summer Uniform. As the weather can be unpredictable, for the first two weeks winter or summer uniform is acceptable.  Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct winter or summer uniform.  Children are able to wear sports uniform each Wednesday and on classroom nominated sports day as directed by your child’s classroom teacher.

As we are a SunSmart school, it is compulsory for children to wear a navy blue wide brim school hat in Terms 1 and 4.  

This term, we are very excited to continue welcoming families to our fortnightly assemblies in the Multipurpose Room. Each fortnight a class will present a small item at assembly (please refer to timetable below).

We look forward to seeing you at our assemblies!

All of the timetabled events (to date) for the school year can be found on our school calendar which can be accessed through PAM and via this newsletter.

On Sunday 13th November, the Ballan Autumn Festival will take place! As a school, we are very excited to again be a part of this wonderful community event. We would love for as many families as possible to join us for the parade. The theme this year is ‘Bloomin Marvellous’. In preparation for this event, children will be making flowers at school and if attending, we are asking children, families and staff to ‘dress up’ keeping the theme in mind. Some ideas include sunshine, flowers, and vibrant colours. 

Book Club Issue 7

Mass Times:

Korobeit Sat 6.30pm ~ Creswick 8.45am ~ Daylesford 10.30am