A Message from Miss Mel
Term 2, Week 4
Dear Families,
As we settle into Term 2, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and flexibility. We’ve had a number of staff and students affected by illness over the past few weeks, yet the resilience of our students and the way they’ve adapted to changes in programming has been truly commendable.
Celebrating Family Week and Mother’s Day
This week, we came together as a whole school in our House Groups to celebrate Family Week with a beautiful afternoon of activities, connection, and community spirit. It was a joyful reminder of the strength of our St Brigid’s family, and we thank everyone who contributed to making the event so special.
Last Friday, we also celebrated our mums and special women in our lives with a lovely afternoon on the grass in the sunshine. Families enjoyed a cuppa and afternoon tea while our choir performed a beautiful rendition of "Isn’t She Lovely", and a number of students shared heartfelt reflections about what makes their mum so special. We were truly blessed with the weather, and it was wonderful to see so many join us for this memorable event.
Emergency Drill – Shelter in Place
Earlier this term, all students and staff took part in a Shelter-in-Place emergency drill as part of our school’s emergency preparedness. These drills are designed to help us practise what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency. The students did a fantastic job staying calm and listening carefully. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation in helping to keep St Brigid’s a safe place to learn and grow.
Respectful Relationships at St Brigid’s
We are proud to be a lead school in the Respectful Relationships initiative, a statewide program that supports children to build respectful, inclusive and safe relationships. This important work is embedded across all year levels and strengthens our child safety practices and positive school culture. Our staff also take part in regular training to ensure consistent and confident delivery.
Prep 2026 Enrolments Now Open
Our school tours for 2026 Prep enrolments are still underway, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting new families during enrolment interviews. If you have a child starting in Prep in 2026, please submit your enrolment forms as soon as possible, with offers to be sent out at the end of May.
A Warm Welcome to New Families and Staff
We are delighted to have welcomed a number of new families and casual relief staff to our school recently. The feedback we’ve received has been overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on the warmth, kindness, and inclusivity they’ve experienced. We are truly blessed to be part of such a welcoming and caring school community.
Staying Connected – How We Communicate
To keep communication timely and relevant for families, we are now sharing most updates through the following channels:
- Seesaw – class updates, student learning, and photos
- Social Media – general school events and celebrations
- Operoo – permission notes and forms
We will continue to send this newsletter for important dates and my principal’s message. However, data shows limited parent engagement with the later pages of the newsletter. We welcome your feedback on the newsletter’s relevance as we aim to streamline communication across these platforms in a way that suits our families best.
Advisory Council – Parent Voice Matters
At St Brigid’s, we value the strong partnership between home and school, and one of the key ways we foster this connection is through our School Advisory Council. The Council plays an important role in strengthening communication between families and school leadership, offering a parent voice in key areas such as school planning, community engagement, and strategic direction.
We currently have positions available on the Advisory Council and warmly invite expressions of interest from parents who are passionate about contributing to the future of our school.
If you’d like to know more or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 June, and we’d love to welcome new members to the team.
