Learning @ Brigidine

Learning and Innovation

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope”

Romans 15:13

Learning at Brigidine is centred on our desire to foster in our girls a love of learning that is lifelong. In doing so, we aim to provide a range of learning experiences that allow our students to flourish and grow as learners and young women. Throughout 2023, students will continue to be challenged and empowered to learn and grow as women of strength and gentleness. 

Learning is a relational endeavour and the start of a new academic year is a time to reestablish existing relationships and forge new learning relationships with teachers and peers across all classes. These relationships may require some time to develop and flourish. I know that as teachers we are designing lessons that will enable us to get to know the learning strengths and needs of each student in our classes so that we can be responsive to the interests, abilities and skills of the diverse group of learners we have been entrusted with. 

As relationships are reciprocal, the coming weeks are also a time for students to intentionally engage in class, to keep an open mind about the subject and content and to step into the academic challenges that they are presented with.  They are encouraged to engage with their teachers, discuss their learning preferences and ask questions as they encounter unfamiliar concepts and content. It is this interaction with peers and teachers that will be fundamental for a year of learning, growth and success. 

Year 7 2023 

During the Year 7 Bootcamp in Week 2, I spoke with the girls about setting up for success in a high school learning environment. The tips provided are applicable to all and students are encouraged to keep these in mind as they strive to achieve their personal best in 2023. 

1. Ask for help: Ask for help whenever you are unsure about anything. Teachers are there to help you!
2. Positive attitude: Always look for ways to enjoy things about school and be positive in your attitude. It makes a big difference.
3. Use Class Time: Really make the most of every lesson, staying focused and on-task and completing all the work your teacher gives you. Really listen and think in every lesson.
4. Homework diary: Always write in your homework and check it every afternoon when you get home. Stay up-to-date with your homework and complete all work.
5. Start early: Start assignment and test preparation early. You may be given other work later on so it is a good idea to start your assignments straight away and even try and have them finished a bit before the due date.
6. Always do your best: Don't worry about comparing yourself to other people, just always aim to do your best in everything you do for school and you will feel happy and your teachers and parents will be pleased with your effort.

Class of 2022 - High Achievers 

On Friday 3 February we celebrated the feast of our founder, St Brigid and as a community, we also had the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the successes of our Graduating Class of 2022. 

The success we celebrated last week was a recognition of much work and considerable effort by members of the Class of 2022 and the many parents, teachers and fellow students who supported them. 

I would like to take this opportunity to again congratulate our Distinguished Achievers for 2022. Their tenacity and dedication to learning despite the challenges of 2021 and 2022 was extraordinary. The 2022 HSC High Achievers are listed below. 

Distinguished Achievers 

Distinguished Achievers are those students who have achieved a result in the highest band for one or more courses. 

First in Sydney Catholic Schools 

The following students placed first in a course in Sydney Catholic Schools. 

Top Achievers

Students who are top achievers in a course have achieved one of the highest places in the state in an HSC course.

HSC All Rounders 

Our HSC All Rounders are the students who have achieved a result in the highest band possible in 10 or more units of their HSC Pattern of Study. 

Our HSC All Rounders for 2022 are: 

Dux 

We also acknowledge the outstanding efforts of students who received outstanding ATARs above 98: 

Our College Dux for 2022, with an ATAR of 99.05 is:  

I would like to congratulate all of our 2022 Graduates on their remarkable success. Their pursuit of academic excellence and outstanding achievements resulted in our College placing 67th in State and First in Sydney Catholic Schools.  

Ms Natasha Fox                                               &                    Ms Eleonora Agazzi

Director of Learning & Innovation                               Director of Curriculum