Principal's Report

Sue Carr

~ Positive Education for Life ~

Every Child Known, Encouraged, Challenged and Supported

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of St Brendan’s,

It is with a great sense of satisfaction and pride that I reflect on the first term of the 2022 school year. For the first time in two years, we have been open and able to welcome your children into our school each day. No lockdowns and no remote learning!

The children are adjusting well to the rigours of attending school five days per week. Please remember that this has taken vast amounts of energy on their part and they are all ready for a well earned break. I hope they have plenty of ‘downtime’ over the holidays to rest, relax and reset for the new school term.

I would like to thank most sincerely the dedicated staff of St Brendan’s school for their energy, professionalism and commitment to the education of all children in our school. It has been wonderful to have parents in our playground again. Please keep coming.

I would like to thank you all for your support and involvement in our school.

This term, we have enjoyed:

Kaboom Sports and Welcome Picnic
New Preps and their families
New students across the school and their families
First Reconciliation
First Eucharist
Swimming Trials and District and Regional events
House Athletics Years 3-6
District Athletics
Slime Run
Easter Raffle
Opening of our wonderful Little Explorers playgroup
Their Care OHSC

This Thursday, we will celebrate our Japanese Cultural Day.

As we move towards the holidays, it is important to remember that we also move into the final week of Lent. This week is known as Holy Week; the most sacred week in the lives of Catholic Christians. During this week, we reflect on the journey Jesus made to his arrest, persecution and death. We remember also his glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday. We are grateful for his ultimate sacrifice for all humankind. I think it is timely to look at at our own life journeys and to ask ourselves, what can I let die in my life, and how can I rise to a new and more loving and generous way of living in the new Easter season?

I wish all children, their families and our staff the most wonderful, joyful, safe and relaxing Easter break. I look forward to welcoming you all back on Tuesday 26th April.

School Uniform

Parents, please be aware that all children are required to wear their Winter uniform from the first day of Term Two.

School Photo Day

School photos will be taken on Thursday 28th April.

Our uniform requirements must be met.

The following information is important:

Winter uniform is to be worn
School jumpers NOT rugby tops are to be worn from Prep to Year 5
Year 6 students are to wear Year 6 tops
School shoes NOT runners are to be worn
Long hair MUST be tied back

Thank you for your support in this matter. By adhering to these requests, we ensure we will have lovely school photos where all students are looking their best.

Foundation Enrolment Process

Do you have a child/children who will start school in 2023? If so, it is essential that you follow our enrolment procedure outlined below:

Complete enrolment form (available from school office)
Gather birth certificate and immunisation records (baptism if applicable)
Return these to school by April 30
If you are unsure whether your child is ready, please contact the office for an appointment with Sue Carr for a confidential chat

We want to ensure all current families have places for their children before we formally offer places to new families. Thank you for supporting us in this matter.

School Open Sessions