Assistant Principal's

 Report

On Sunday 5 May the Ex Students Association gathered at the College for their annual Afternoon Tea. A group of our Year 11 students assisted at this event and acted as hosts as well as serving the ex-students. These students willingly gave of their time, demonstrating the charism of St Brigid through their willingness to share their own gifts in the service of others. 

Thank you to the following Year 11 students:

Isla Dindial, Emma Hamman, Michelle Mansour, Leti Munoz, Isila Pang, Mia Sergio, Divita Singh, Julia Vega Carmona. 

As we began Term 2, we gathered as a community to honour and commemorate the service and sacrifice of our soldiers who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. In doing so we acknowledged the legacy of the ANZAC spirit and at the assembly the annual ANZAC Award was presented to Isla Dindial (Year 11). This award is presented to a student who reflects the core values of the ANZACs. Congratulations Isla!

Additionally, during the break Lola Abraham (Year 9), Isla Dindial (Year 11), Klara James (Year 9) and Mia Sergio (Year 11) accompanied me to the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club ANZAC Service. This service recognised the thousands of lifesavers who have served our nation across the years. Our girls participated in the service by laying a wreath paying tribute to the lives lost and sacrifices made by service men and women. 

Staying Safe as a Pedestrian

As we return to school, I would like to reinforce the following crucial safety messages that we all should remember when crossing roads. 

• Be a Responsible Pedestrian: Whether you're walking to school, to the bus stop, or to a friend's house, it's essential to be responsible. This means following traffic rules, using designated crosswalks, and paying attention to your surroundings at all times.
• Choose a Safe Place to Cross the Road: Not all spots on the road are safe for crossing. Make sure to choose areas with clear visibility, such as intersections or marked crossings. Avoid crossing between parked cars or near bends where drivers may have limited visibility.
• Stop, Look, Listen, and Think Every Time You Cross the Road: These four simple steps can save lives. Before stepping onto the road, stop and make sure no vehicles are approaching. Look both ways to ensure it's safe to cross. Listen for any oncoming traffic, especially if visibility is limited. Finally, think about your decision and proceed only when it's safe to do so.
• Stay Alert, Stay Focused, and Stay Aware: Distractions can be deadly when crossing the road and around driveways. Keep your eyes open, listen, and think, it's crucial to stay alert and focused on the task at hand.

Bus timetable changes

Please note that some bus services will be adjusted throughout the area to improve reliability and provide additional capacity on busy bus routes.  Please note that the school bus service will not change however, this is a timely reminder to check timetables.

For more detailed information on any changes, please visit 

transportnsw.info/trip#/trip and you may “refine” your search by adding in “school service”.

Opal card compliance

Again, as we commence the term, I would like to remind our girls that it is a condition of the Student Code of Conduct when travelling that students must Tap On and Off with their School Opal Card or Child/Youth Opal Card every time when using public transport. This is so that Transport for NSW can understand customer travel patterns and adjust the services provided, if necessary.

Julie Norman

Assistant Principal