Dear Parents and Friends,

PRINCIPAL'S NEWS

Fr Andrew and Fr Huy

It is with a heavy heart that I share with our community that both Fr Andrew and Fr Huy are leaving the parish at the end of the year.

Fr Andrew is moving to the Flemington -Kensington Parish and Fr Huy is still awaiting confirmation as to where his next parish will be.

Personally, Fr Andrew has been a wonderful friend and mentor in my time here at St Brigid’s. He is welcoming and always asks after our families and shows great care and compassion for all of our St Brigid’s family community. He has made the Sacramental programs and our visits to Mass, both educational and engaging for all. He always makes us feel extremely welcome when we attend Parish Masses. We will farewell Fr Andrew and Fr Huy at the end of this term.

Colour Run

A big thank you to Hayley and her band of helpers who made our Colour Run such a fun afternoon for the children. I believe the parents quite enjoyed sliming and colouring the children! $7.000 raised to improve our outdoor areas - cubby houses, picnic tables etc.

Wendy Sullivan

STUDENT NEWS

Welcome to this week's newsletter. This is the first Student Newsletter done by the Liturgy and Community Leadership group.

In this newsletter, we will discuss the Colour Run and Sport Code Day. We also interviewed some of the Year 2's after their Pre-Sacrament night, and some of the Year 1's following their Baptism night. Tomorrow our Year 3's will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We interviewed some of our Year 3's to see how they were feeling. We also spoke to some students about what they did over the school holidays. It's been a busy week at St Brigid's!

School Holiday Fun

Alice - Foundation E

What did you do on the holidays?

I went to Moama and did lots of swimming and stayed in a hut.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

Yes I loved my holidays spending time with family.

Zosia - Year 1 - 1/2R

What did you do on the holidays?

I played with my friends when they came for a sleepover.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

Yes I had fun playing with my friends.

Declan- Year 2- 1/2R

Did you go away, if so where?

I went to LA, America and I had a great time at my cousin's house.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

Yes, I had fun spending time with my cousins.

Jack - Year - 3/4D

What did you do on the holidays?

I went to the rugby grand final and cricket training.

Did you go away, if so where?

I went to Sydney and to some arcades.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

Yes, I had a fun time in Sydney.

Blake - Year 4 - 3/4D

What did you do on the holidays?

I went to the Royal Melbourne Show.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

I loved my holidays but I was excited to come back to school.

Jye - Year 5 - 5/6F

What did you do on the holidays?

I went to see family in Stanthorpe.

Did you go away if so where?

I holidayed on the Gold Coast, I watched whales and took a trip to Sea World.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

Yes, I enjoyed them very much.

Rafael - Year 5 -5/6H-

What did you do on the holidays?

I went to Harvey bay in Queensland and went whale watching with my family.

Did you enjoy your holidays?

I enjoyed my holidays spending time with my family in Harvey Bay.

Colour Run

We sat down with some of the Foundation students and asked them what they thought of their first Colour Run.

How did you like the colour run?

Oliver - I liked it because I got paint and slime on me and I also enjoyed running with my friends.

Benton - Good, because I liked getting paint on me and I got some on my dad.

Maddie - Good, because I liked everyone getting sprayed.

Darcy - Great because I got to wear cool sun glasses and got colored in different colours.

What was your favourite part of the Colour Run?

Benton - My favourite bit was getting the colour on me.

Maddie - My favourite part was when I was running.

What's your favourite colour?

Maddie - Peach `

Benton - Green

Oliver - Yellow.

Darcy - Pink

Sport Code Day

We sat down with the Sports Leaders to discuss next week's Sports Code Day. Don't forget to come dressed in your favourite teams colours next Friday 24 October. We will start the day with a parade. Mums, Dads, Brothers and Sisters you are welcome to join in the fun too. We hope you can stay after drop off for the Parade.

What team are you going to dress up as?

Daphne: Richmond

Christina : Carlton

Ava: Carlton

Josh: Manchester United

Royce: Hawthorn

What activities are we gonna do today?

Soccer, Basketball, Netball, Footy, Touch Footy.

When we do the activities, which is your favourite?

Christina: Soccer

Daphne: Touch Footy

Ava: Netball

Josh: Soccer

Royce: Footy

Which activity will you be leading?

Christina: Touch Footy

Daphne: Basketball

Ava: Netball

Josh: Soccer

Royce: Footy

Our Tuckshop team are doing a special Sports Day Lunch. Ask your Mum or Dad to order via the CDFpay Flexi School App. Orders must be placed by 12 noon - next Thursday 23 October. The tuckshop will be open for normal over the counter sales at recess and lunctime.

Year 1 Baptism Night

Holly - Year 1 -1F

What did you learn about baptism?

I learnt that when I was a baby I was brought into Jesus´ family.

What was your favourite activity?

My favourite activity was learning about the blessed water.

Ashton - Year 1 -1F

What did you learn about baptism?

I learnt that when I was baptised I was welcomed into God's family.

What was your favourite activity?

My favourite activity was when they were telling us about the blessed water.

Year 2 Pre-Sacrament Night

Riley - 1\2R

What did you learn from the night?

We learnt that God will always be in our hearts.

What was your favourite activity?

I enjoyed doing the word search with all the Sacraments.

Amelia1\2R

What did you learn from the night?

The seven Sacraments, Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Conformation, Holy Matrimony, Annointing of the Sick and Holy Orders.

What was your favourite activity?

Matching the pictures with each Sacrament.

Division Athletics

As mentioned in last week's Newsletter, four of our students competed at the District Athletics Carnival last week. Congratulations to Isla who ran 3rd in the 200 meters. This week we interviewed our three Year 5 students about their experience at the Carnival.

Well done to Isla, Jess, Jasper and Alfie. We are really proud of all of you!

What event did you participate in?

Jess: Long jump

Jasper: Discus

Alfie: Hurdles

When time did you compete?

Jess: 12:30pm

Jasper: 11:00am

Alfie: 10:45am

What place did you come?

Jess: 4th in long jump.

Jasper: 5th in discus.

Alfie: 5th in hurdles.

How many schools competed at the District Athletics?

There were Eight schools from the Kingston School district.

Where was the event held?

It was held at the Duncan Mckinnon Athletics Centre.

Year 3 Reconciliation

Tomorrow our Year 3 students are going to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Reconciliation is where you ask the Lord for forgiveness. We spoke to some of our Year 3 students about their upcoming Reconciliation.

How are you feeling about receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

Noah - Nervous and good.

Allegra- Nervous and excited.

Grace - Nervous and excited at the same time.

Will - Nervous but happy at the same time.

Do you know the question you are going to ask the priest?

Noah - Yes

Will - Yes

Allegra - Yes

Grace - Yes

Which sacrament are you most excited for later in your lifetime?

Noah - Eucharist.

Allegra - Confirmation.

Will - Eurchasrist.

Grace - Confirmation.

Rep Basketball - Interview with Nate and Riley

How do you get to play Rep Basketball?

We have both been selected to play for the Sandringham Sabres U12 Rep Team. 295 children tried out for the team and we had to go to 2 tryouts before we made the team. We are both super excited.

What team are you playing this week?

Nate: Frankston

Riley: Frankston Basketball

When are you playing your game?

Nate: Friday

Riley: Friday

Is there anyone else on your team?

Nate: Yes, I am on a team with Riley.

Riley: Yes, Jesse and Nate are on my team.

Well done Nate and Riley. We can't wait to hear how your team goes.

We hope you enjoyed our first Student Newsletter.

Liturgy and Community Leaders

Ethan, Gemma, Louise, Saorise, Spencer, Laylah

Community News

Community Bank - Parkdale

Junior Rockers

New Opportunity @ St Brigid's

Beyond Blue Fundraiser

Australian Girls Choir

Mordialloc Cricket Club

Parkdale Cricket Club

Mentone Hockey Club

Club Pilates