Newsletter July 26th, 2023

Our prayers and thoughts are with the following children who will celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist this term.

Anni Clarke, Milly Conroy, Sophie Barton, Lilly Moshoudis, Tommy Sims and Grace Monterosso.

We wish the following children all the best as they begin their RCIC journey and will celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist later this year.

Ari & Remi Jeandet and Jake Cabrie.

In March this Year, Year 3 and 5 children participated in NAPLAN. Individual NAPLAN reports will be sent home via mail this week.  From 2023, new standards have been introduced to NAPLAN reporting. This reporting replaces the previous numerical NAPLAN reporting bands and national minimum standards. Proficiency standards provide clear information on student achievement. They are set at a challenging but reasonable level expected for the child at the time of NAPLAN testing, based mainly on what has been taught in previous years of schooling.

Insight SRC is conducting a survey on behalf of our school and the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents' perceptions of their children’s experience of school.  The results will benefit everyone within the school by providing valuable information about the ways in which the school can use staff, student and parent input to plan programs and activities to improve your child's experience at school.

Families will be randomly selected to participate in this survey.  Although we strongly encourage participation, participation is voluntary. It is important to remember, however, that the success of this important project is dependent on parents’ involvement. Selected families will receive the invitation to participate via email later this week to be completed by Friday 4th August, 2023.

Year 5/6 students are also invited to participated in this survey. 

3-Way Conferences will take place this term on Tuesday 1st August from 2:30pm - 6:00pm and Tuesday 8th August from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. 3-Way Conferences will be 10 minutes in duration. Given the nature of these meetings, it would be wonderful if all students could attend with parents. All families can book a suitable time through PAM/SIMON Everywhere.

If you need any assistance with making a booking please contact Jodie in the office.

Congratulations to Anni Clarke in Year 3/4 who recently competed in the cross country event at the School Sport Victoria championships at Yarra Glen. Anni placed 14th - we are so proud of you!

We have now transitioned to full winter uniform.  Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct winter uniform to school each day including bringing the St Brigid’s school bag to and from school daily.

Children are able to wear sports uniform each Wednesday and on classroom nominated sports day as directed by your child’s classroom teacher. Given the nature of Physical Education lessons, on Wednesday’s children can wear either correct sports shorts or pants.

We are currently exploring options regarding tracksuit pants, sport shorts and rain coats. More details to follow regarding these items. 

Hot lunches are up and running via the online ordering system - Spriggy Schools.

Please see the brochure for information regarding the Spriggy Schools App.

Volunteers

This term we will re-introduce a roster to help prepare and serve lunches on each Friday. If you are available to help out on a Friday between 11.30am-1.00pm please contact the school office (valid Working with Children Check is required).

The children really enjoy hot lunches and this can only happen with the help of volunteers!

Each year since 1945 the CBCA has brought children and books together across Australia through Children's Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians create colourful displays, develop activities, run competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading.

This year, Book Week will take place from Saturday 19th August to Friday 25th August with the theme, ‘READ, GROW, INSPIRE’. Further information regarding Book Week celebrations at St Brigid’s will be communicated.

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.

We are excited to have Teeth on Wheels visiting our school for a dental visit on Thursday 10th August, 2023.

Below is a link to their E-form which needs to be completed by the 03/08/2023 for your child to participate.

 https://teethonwheels.com.au/consent-forms/consent-eform/

More information:

Enrolments are open for the 2024 year.  Please spread the word!

Preschool Storytime at St Brigid’s commenced last week - all welcome!

Mass Times:

Korobeit Sat 5.00pm ~ Creswick 8.45am ~ Daylesford 10.30am