Student and Staff News

Congratulations Mrs Lannen!

Congratulations to Mrs Lannen for being chosen as a teacher who inspires and for helping students find their way. We are so proud of you Mrs Lannen! Please click on the link below:

https://ncec.catholic.edu.au/media-centre/teachers-who-inspire-helping-students-find-their-way/

Hands on Learning Cafe - HOL

It has been a busy start to Term 4 in the Hands on Learning Cafe! Now with eight students in the program we are all elbow-to-elbow cooking up a storm in The Well every Thursday!

Sausage rolls, meatball subs and fried rice have been some of the tasty meals on offer at lunch time with muffins, cookies and truffles always a hit at recess.

With the warmer weather upon us we have introduced iced chocolate at recess and fruit cups are back and will be a regular feature on our weekly menu.

So far this term the HoL Cafe Crew have catered for the St Brigid’s Alumni reunion, providing hedgehog for past students. This month we will be catering morning tea and lunch for the DOBCEL Student Wellbeing forum held at school. At the end of last term, the Cafe Crew catered for our Father’s Day Breakfast, providing choc chip muffins and fruit cups. 

WestVic Sports AcademyApplications Open for 2027

Applications for our 2027 WestVic Academy program are now open and interested students are encouraged to apply. Please provide your application to the Front Office by Wednesday 18 November. Information, including the application form, has been emailed to families.The program supports high-performing student athletes who are committed to excelling in both their sporting and academic pursuits, and offers structured development opportunities within our supportive school environment. Selected students will attend weekly strength and conditioning sessions, gain access to expert coaching, and participate in an excursion to Ballarat Federation University.

STEM IN Action

Recently Mr Clusker's Year 8 Digital Technology class participated in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Unearthed Challenge, hosted by Ballarat Tech School. Using SPIKE Prime kits, students were challenged to design, build, and code smart robots to solve hands-on puzzles. A great hands on STEM experience for our students! 

Ceramics and Storytelling

Year 8/9 Art students have been creating pots inspired by the Hermannsburg Potters, a collective of Western Arrarnta artists from Ntaria (Hermannsburg) in Central Australia. Their distinctive ceramic works celebrate connections to Country, culture and community through vibrant colours and storytelling. Students have been exploring these ideas in their own ceramic designs, with one student also having the opportunity to experience the artists’ original works first hand at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane. This connection between classroom learning and real artworks has helped bring the artists’ practice to life and inspire students’ own creative journeys.

Remembrance Day

On Wednesday, our 2027 College Captains, Archie and Elke, attended the Horsham Remembrance Day Service. They read the poem 'For the Fallen', and laid a wreath on behalf of our community. Former St Brigid's College student, Jo Ellis, proudly played the Last Post and The Rouse.

This morning, we gathered for an assembly to commemorate Remembrance Day, and Principal Mr Raven shared his recent experiences attending war cemeteries in both Thailand and Turkiye as part of his enrichment leave.

Year 9 Outdoor Ed adventures!

Year 9 Outdoor Education students recently enjoyed their camp to Portland and the surrounding area. Students challenged themselves through abseiling, underground caving, and sandboarding, while also working together to set up their tents in the windy conditions! The camp was filled with laughter, support, and memorable experiences as the group explored the town, including the port, aluminium smelter, and lighthouse.