Dear Parents and Friends,

Welcome to our St Brigid’s Student Newsletter! We’re excited to share all the latest news, achievements, and upcoming events from our school community. We hope you enjoy reading it and feel proud of everything happening at St Brigid’s.

Cubby Houses

On our first day of the week, we were happily surprised by our new cubby houses, newly made, and a lot of people are playing in them. We were very happy and excited to see them and they look amazing in our school. A VERY BIG thank you to Zach Slee, Andy Collins and Shannon Slee for driving the fork lift!

Pancake Tuesday

Pancake Tuesday is also known as Shrove Tuesday. It is the day before Lent and is celebrated by eating pancakes.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, where we are blessed with a cross on our forehead with ashes as a sign that we are not perfect. Our Year 3-6 students received the ashes at St Louis with Fr Michael and F-2 received ashes at a liturgy led by some of our Year 6 students.

Lent

Lent is the countdown to Easter. It is 40 days but skips each Sunday for the countdown to Jesus' resurrection. It is a time to rest and become a better person because Jesus has given his life for us.

Project Compassion is an annual fundraiser and awareness for those who have less than us. It is a time to help others in need, by donating money to Caritas, Your donations help supply those in need with fresh water and give them an education, so please help us make a difference.

Now here are a few responses from Year 1 to Year 6 for what they may be giving up or taking on for Lent?

Jordan - What’s something you might be giving up or doing more of during Lent?

I’m giving up chocolate

Heidi - What’s something you might be giving up or doing more of during Lent?

Not playing with my toys not as much and going outside more

Declan - What’s something you might be giving up or doing more of during Lent?

I will be giving up chocolate.

Gigi - What’s something you might be giving up or doing more of during Lent?

I’m giving up lollies for Lent.

Ricky - What’s something you might be giving up or doing more of during Lent?

I will be being kind and giving up junk food for Lent.

Roisin - What’s something you might be giving up or doing more of during Lent?

I will be giving up saying negative things and feasting on saying positive things.

Interview with Foundation

What is your favourite thing about being at school?

Emma - Playing in the playground.

Bella - I love playing in the playground and playing basketball.

Joel - I love running around doing activities and playing soccer.

Xavier - My favourite thing about school is playing in the playground with my friends.

Jai - My favorite thing about being at St Brigid's is running on the awesome running track.

Harper M - I love playing outside and reading books.

What is your favourite thing you did with your buddy?

Emma - My favourite thing is giving my buddy hugs.

Xavier - My favourite thing to do with buddy is to play in the playground

Jai - I love playing hide and seek with my buddy.

Harper M - My favourite thing to do with my buddy is playing outside.

Bella - My favourite thing is playing basketball with my buddy.

Joel - My favourite thing is playing soccer with my buddy.

Assembly

There were many presentations during our first assembly of 2026.

Light the Way

The Light the Way awards are for students who have shown a positive attitude to learning and made growth.

F-2 recipient - Maddie for always listening respectfully in class and trying her best at all learning tasks.

3-6 recipient - Hazel for her amazing start to Year 4. She approaches all of her learning with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to do her best.

Aussie of the Month

Aussie of the Month is for someone who demonstrates the values of mateship, respect, fair go and inclusion.

Patrick consistently shows respect and kindness to others. He demonstrates strong mateship by including his peers, offering support, and making sure everyone gets a fair go. Patrick's positive attitude helps create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment.

Wellbeing Reps

We also presented badges to the Semester 1 Wellbeing Reps for 2026

Congratulations to:

FE - Ben and Alice

1C - Jude and Elizabeth

2A - Zosia and Michael B

3/4H - Billie G and Amaru

3/4R - Harper S and Michael S

5/6 D - Darcy B and Daphne

5/6F - Jacob and Poppy

Year 6 Leadership

Our Year 6 students received their Leadership badges in their leadership groups

Liturgy: Nora, Roisin, Juliet, Gus, Casey, Alfie Grace and Rafael.

Arts and Culture: Georgina, Elodie, Edith, Briar, Poppy, Emerson, Daphne and Eva.

Community and Environment: PJ, Asher, Eddie, Sarah, Jordan, Kit, Louis and Patrick.

STEM and ICT: Matthew, Alek, Jasper, Kyle, Violet, Torin and Lachlan.

Sports: Jean, Jessica, Jye, Sienna, Che and Islah.

Buddy Bears

There was also much excitement as our Foundation students received their Buddy Bears from their Year 6 buddies!

Inter-School Sport Update

Who did we play?

We played Parkdale Primary School.

How did we go?

Although we didn't win and considering it was our first time playing as a team we did quite well.

Emerson-

What sport did you play?

I played cricket but I'm in the volleyball team.

What was your favourite part of interschool sports?

Playing with my friends and seeing everyone with a smile on their faces.

How do you think you personally went?

I don't think I played my best but I had a go.

Darcy-

What was your favourite part of interschool sports?

My favorite thing was when we won doubles after making a huge come back.

What sport did you play?

I was playing tennis. We played both doubles and singles.

How do you think you personally went?

I think that I could have gone better but we were playing on smaller courts which I think made it harder.

Torin-

What sport did you play?

I played cricket.

How do you think you personally went?

I played pretty mid.

What was your favourite part of interschool sports?

Last week I enjoyed batting.

What was your favourite part of interschool sports?

I think my favorite things were getting a hit but mainly the great team spirit.

What sport did you play?

I played cricket which is one of my personal favorites.

How do you think you personally went?

I think I did okay next time I would want to try to bowl straighter.

Mato

What was your favourite part of interschool sports?

I like playing with my team and having fun with my team, as well as working together with them.

What sport did you play?

I played volleyball and volley bounce.

How do you think you personally went?

I think I did very well. I scored four points in volleyball.

Sarah

What was your favourite part of interschool sports?

I like playing tennis because I don't play outside of school.

What sport did you play?

I played tennis.

How do you think you personally went?

Personally I don't think I did my very best but next game I will do better!

District Swimming Carnival

We wish our swimming team the best of luck for their District competition on Monday 23rd. Congratulations to the following students who will get to compete against other schools - Torin, Emerson, Sarah, Kit, Alfie, Asher, Briar, Eva, Matthew, Emily, Isla, Flynn, Levi, Oscar, Billie, Harry, Vinvent, Ben, Nate, Chloe, Lex, Jordyn, Ava, Jean, Lisa, Sammi, Blake, Juliet and Tom.

Competition - Name our Sports Houses

New year, new names! We’re holding a school-wide vote to rename our sports houses, and we need your best ideas. What name perfectly captures our school’s heart and soul? Let us know your suggestions now, they can be absolutely anything, from your favourite saint to your best sports idol! We can't wait to hear your amazing ideas. Email your suggestions and your reason why to Mrs Sullivan - principal@sbmord.catholic.edu.au. You have until the end of this term to get your entries in.

It has been wonderful to see the school year settle into a positive rhythm. We are so glad to see the foundation students fitting into our St Brigids community so perfectly.

We look forward to more learning, growth, and fun in the weeks ahead!

Jessica, Georgina, Juliet, Alfie, Alek, Matt, Ché, Louis, Briar and Asher

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