Office News
Important Dates
Please check the Parent Google Calendar for any changes that may occur after the newsletter has been produced.
| Week 10 | Saturday, 3/12, 6pm Sunday 4/12, 11am | Prep 2023 Presentation Masses
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| Sunday, 4/12 | St Brigid's Mini Market, 9am (Setup 8am) | |
| Year 6 Graduation Working Bee, 10am | ||
| Carols By Candlelight, 6pm, Dixon Field | ||
| Monday, 5/12 | Leadership Speeches for 2023 Year 6s, 9am - 11am | |
Monday, 5/12 - Friday, 9/12 | Senior Swimming Program 12:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| Thursday, 8/12 | Graduation Mass 6pm, Dinner 7.30pm | |
| Friday, 9/12 | PFA Casual Clothes Day: Christmas Theme (Gold Coin Donation). Playgroup, 9 - 11am Whole School Assembly, 2:45 – 3:15pm | |
| Monday, 12/12 | Little Groovin' Guitars Concert, 5:30pm | |
| Week 11 | Tuesday, 13/12 | Year 6 Funfields Day Out |
| Wednesday, 14/12 | Years 3-6 End of Year Mass, 9:15am | |
Melton Waves Excursion (groups going throughout the day, refer to Operoo) | ||
| Thursday, 15/12 | St Brigid’s Mingle and Jingle end of year Concert and BBQ, 5pm - 7:30pm | |
| Friday, 16/12 | Playgroup, 9 - 11am | |
| PFA Lunch, Hotdogs and Bake Sale. Canteen closed | ||
| Final Assembly Farewell Year 6s and staff, 2:45pm | ||
| End of Term 4, 3:20pm |
School Fees 2023
Please find below St Brigid’s school fees and levies for 2023. Direct Debit Authority, CSEF and payment option applications have been distributed to families last week. Copies can be collected from the office and returned by Friday 9th December 2022.
| School Fee (per family) | $2,450 |
| Capital Fee (per child) | $160 |
| Curriculum Levy (per child) | $320 |
| Swimming Levy (per child) | $100 |
| Excursion Levy (per child) | $80 |
| Camp Fee Year 3-6 | TBC |
| Total | $3,110 |
In addition, to support families, MACS have a generous Concession Fee Policy. The following families are encouraged to apply for concessional school fees.
- Any family of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
- Any family holding an HCC and eligible for CSEF.
- Any family experiencing severe financial hardship.
- Any family holding a DVA Gold Card.
- Any family identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard.
To be eligible for the Concessional Fee, the fee payer must agree to a direct debit arrangement or pay upfront. Application forms are available at the school office and should be returned by Friday 9th December 2022. Under this policy the concession fees for 2023 are as follows:
Family School Fee (1 child) $780
Family School Fee (2 children) $1,196
Family School Fee (3+ children) $1,560
The above fees cover both tuition fees and levies, except for camp.
Office Hours
Please note:The school office will be unattended each day from 11am - 11:30am and again from 1:30pm -2:10pm.
Medical Requirements
All medication being used at school must be sent to the office and must be accompanied by the student's name with written instructions signed by the parent.
Medication must be in original packaging.
It will be administered from the office according to the instructions.
Prescribed medications must be accompanied by a doctor's instructions and a medical safety plan should be completed by the doctor for administration.
Students diagnosed with asthma must have an Asthma Safety Plan completed by their doctor.
Please speak with the office if you have any queries.
Guitar Lessons - Little Groovin' Guitars
Keyboard Lessons - Primary Music Institute
