St Brigid's College Newsletter

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Student Achievements

We love to hear and celebrate our student's achievements and to share their success with our College Community. Please email details and/or photos to info@stbc.vic.edu.au 

 

 

 

Parent Reference Group

We invite parental feedback  on any aspect of the school and your child’s educational experience here at St Brigid’s College. Please email prg@stbc.vic.edu.au to contribute, we value your thoughts. 

 

 

 

 

School Bus

AD HOC Bus Travel 

Students wishing to travel on country buses on an ad hoc basis e.g. for football or netball training, need to complete an ad hoc bus application each year. Applications may be approved if there is room on the bus involved. Please collect an application from your school office and complete. They can be returned to your school office or: buses@horsham-college.vic.edu.au

Please include your email on the form so you can be contacted regarding outcome. 

 

Horsham College Bus Co-Ordinator

 

Conveyance Allowance

  • The conveyance allowance assists families with the cost of transporting their children to and from school. 
  • To be eligible, students must live in regional and rural Victoria and live more than 4.8km from their nearest appropriate government or non-government school.
  • An allowance may be payable if students are conveyed to school by private car, private bus (usually school chartered) or public transport.
  • Private car reimbursement is calculated on a one-way travel distance between the student’s place of residence and the school bus stop.
  • Those eligible families who have already completed a claim form do not need to re-register for the Semester Two payment.
  • Application forms are available by contacting the school.
  • Completed Claim forms must be submitted to the school by 29th Feb 2024.
  • Detailed information on the conveyance allowance and criteria for student eligibility is available from the Government website: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/schooloperations/studenttransport.htm

Second Hand Uniform

We have a large supply of second hand uniforms available from the Front Office. If you are in need of any items please contact the Front Office, 5382 3545, and we will endeavor to help you.

 

 

 

 

 

School Student Broadband Initiative

To boost educational opportunities and narrow the digital divide, the Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 eligible families with no internet at home a free National Broadband Network (NBN) service. Originally a 12 month commitment, the initiative has been extended. 

Who is eligible?

  • Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school.
  • Have no active broadband service over the NBN network
  • Live in a premise where they can access a standard NBN service.
  • Not have had an active NBN service during the previous 14 days.

How can I check my eligibility?

Follow these simple steps:

  • Contact the National Referral Centre, operated by Anglicare Victoria, on 1800 954610
  • The National Referral Centre team will help assess your eligibility for the SSBI, by checking several things including your residential address and current financial position.
  • If eligible, you will be issued a voucher which can be redeemed at any of the participating SSBI retail service providers. The National Referral Centre will also be available to assist with contacting your SSBI  retail service provider of choice and providing follow-up support.

Tours with the Principal

Enrolments for 2025 are now open at St Brigid's College! Book a personalised tour with the Principal to witness our College in operation and discuss your child's individual program.

BOOK HERE: https://forms.gle/Kx2jcT7qyTvLEivRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening School Mass

We invite parents and guardians to join us for the Opening School Mass on Wednesday 21st February at 12pm at the Ss Michael and John's Catholic Church.

 

 

Swimming Sports

The St Brigid's College House Swimming Sports will be held on Tuesday 20th February at the Horsham Aquatic Centre. This is a normal school day and all students are expected to attend. Students will come to school and meet together in their house groups, before walking to the pool.

Students are to come to school dressed in their house colours and bring appropriate swim wear, goggles, sunscreen, water bottle and a packed lunch. Students will be able to purchase food from the Aquatic Centre, if required.

We invite families to come and along and join in on the day. We advise you to bring a chair.

Town students will be dismissed from the pool at the conclusion of the event at approx. 3pm and country students will walk back to school to catch connecting buses.

We are looking forward to a great day!