Newsletter October 31st, 2023
- Principal's Message
- School Uniform
- Class groupings 2024
- Book Fair in November
- St Brigid's Cup - Friday 5th November
- Foundation Transition Sessions
- 2023 School Year key dates
- Assemblies
- Hot Lunches and Volunteer Roster
- Festive Friday - Friday 24th November 2023
- Birthdays
- Preschool Storytime at St Brigid’s
- SZapp Mobile Application - St Brigid's communication in one place!
- Community News & Events
- Gordon & Bungaree Parish News
- Change of Details
This week the Catholic community celebrates two significant feast days - All Saints Day (1st November) and All Souls Day (2nd November). In commemorating these two feast days, the Church celebrates the role of people who have gone before, who are recognised officially by the Church community or not, for their work in bringing about the Reign of God, or by partnering with God in bringing God’s great dream for creation to reality. Another way of expressing this is they have been sharers of the Good News. In these two great celebrations, the Church community acknowledges with joy these bearers of the Good News and remembers them in prayer.
St Brigid's Primary School Ballan wishes to acknowledge respectfully the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, learn, play and gather. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
We have now transitioned to full summer uniform.
Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct summer uniform to school each day including bringing the St Brigid’s school bag to and from school daily. A navy wide brim hat is also required, which stays at school for the Term. If your child does not have a hat to wear they will need to play in the sheltered area only during breaks.
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.
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
Class structure for 2024 will be communicated in the coming month.
It’s nearly time for the St Brigid’s Book Fair with this year's theme
“HATS OFF TO READING”.
Not only will you be able to browse and buy lots of fabulous books to enjoy, but you will also be helping to earn credits for our school to spend on more wonderful books for our Library and classrooms.
Leading up to the Fair you will have the opportunity to participate in a colouring and design competition and have the chance to win a $30 gift voucher to spend at the Fair. Mrs Tiley will deliver colouring sheets to classrooms.
F - Yr 2 Choose and decorate a hat & Yr 3 - 6 Decorate an arrow to help lead the way to the fair
Winners will be announced on Monday 13th November during Mrs Bosworth’s morning message.
You will have the opportunity to purchase books from our school library at the following times:
Thursday 16th November 8:30am - 9:00am
Monday 20th November 8:30am - 9:00am & 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday 21st November 8:30am - 9:00am & 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 22nd November 8:30am - 9:00am & 2:45pm - 3:30pm
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.
Key dates 2023
Term 4…
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Monday 6th November |
Professional Learning Day for Staff – Pupil Free Day |
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Tuesday 7th November |
Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday |
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Friday 10th November |
St Brigid's Cup - 9:00am |
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Monday 13th November |
Foundation 2024 Parent Information Session - 4:00pm |
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Tuesday 14th November |
SAC Meeting - 3:30pm |
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Thursday 16th November - Wednesday 22 November |
Book Fair - Please see the newsletter article for library opening times for book purchases |
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Friday 24th November |
Festive Friday Celebration - 7:00pm onwards |
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Wednesday 6th December |
St Brigid's Christmas Carols - details to follow |
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Wednesday 13th December |
School Reports circulated via PAM |
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Wednesday 13th December |
Graduation/end of year Mass 2:00pm |
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Wednesday 13th December |
Graduation Celebration 5:30pm onwards |
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Friday 15th December |
Last Day of Term 4 - 3pm finish |
This Semester, we are very excited to welcome families back 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!!
Assembly Schedule Term 4
Week |
Date |
Time |
Class |
| 3 | Friday 20th October, 2023 |
2.30pm |
Yr 6 Social Justice Presentations |
| 5 | Friday 3rd November, 2023 |
2.30pm |
F/1R |
| 7 | Friday 17th November, 2023 |
2.30pm |
Year 2/3 |
| 9 | Friday 1st December, 2023 |
2.30pm |
F/1C |
Volunteers
This term we have re-introduced a roster to help prepare and serve lunches on each Friday.
Thank you to those who have been added. Ideally 2 helpers are required each day. 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!
Term 4: If you are available to assist on a Friday please contact the office
| Date | Parent Helper | Parent Helper |
| Friday 3rd November | Jo Muldeary | Dan Muldeary |
| Friday 10th November | Natalie Byers | Aliesha Dalton |
| Friday 17th November | Jo Muldeary | Dan Muldeary |
| Friday 24th November | Elise Jreige | |
| Friday 1st December | Elise Jreige | Natalie Byers |
| Friday 8th December | Elise Jreige | Jo-Anne Yearwood |
SZappp Mobile Application is a fantastic way for communicating and making information or resources available to our St Brigid's school community.
Please follow the instructions in the below guide on how to install the SZappp and register an email account for communication.
RCIA for Children: We are inviting expressions of interest from parents who seek baptism for their children who are 7 years and older who have not yet been baptised. Expression of Interest Forms have been placed in the churches or ring the Parish Office on 0492903409.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2024 PARISH OF GORDON:
A review of the sacramental preparation and celebrations was recently undertaken. Bookings for next year’s Sacramental Program will be opening soon.