Newsletter No. 9 30th March 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: MR. PETER GUTTERIDGE

Inside this issue: Principal’s Report Canteen Roster TA Report Schedule Dr Delaney Awards Sports News Easter celebrations Careers News

Excelling in Life, Led by Faith.

Dear Parents,

Holy Week can be confusing for Christians with the death of Jesus Christ. The passion story in the Gospels reflects a time of great turbulence. However, Jesus seems to anticipate the moment of his arrest, keeps his dignity before the Jewish Sanhedrin and the Roman tribunal and meets death with great dignity.

This Easter we worship and give thanks to Jesus Christ for having died on the cross to save us from our sins and suffering. Jesus chose to be nailed to a cross in an agonising death to enable the whole human race to enter eternal life.

In all the ups and downs of our lives, we are able to likewise look at the events of Holy Week with renewed appreciation. We know that if our faith and trust hold true, death is not the end but the beginning of a new life.

FAREWELL

Today we farewelled staff member, Fran Macdonald. Fran has been an integral part of our St Brigid’s College community for nearly ten years. Tomorrow she enters into a well-deserved and well-earned retirement. We thank Fran for her professional and caring work with those of our students who have experienced difficulty within the literacy area. It is now time to relax, spend time in the garden or catch up on the plethora of books that need to be read.

LUKE LESSON

Earlier this week we were fortunate enough to have award winning Slam Poet, Luka Lesson visit our school. He facilitated a workshop with our Year 7 students where they had the opportunity to develop, write, edit and perform their own poems to their fellow classmates. A challenging, but very rewarding process that the students thoroughly enjoyed.

After that session, Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 students viewed a performance from Luka where he showcased his ability and also had the opportunity to ask questions. A most rewarding experience that we hope encourages students to 'find their voice' and use it for good.

CLASS REUNION OF 1997

Recently the Year 12 class of 1997 celebrated their 20 Year Reunion. While the hairlines may have receded and the waistlines may have expanded, there was no doubting the unchanged, fond memories of this group.

Students reminisced about their former classmates, teachers, and school days. It was clearly evident the sense of gratification and respect that these people possess for the Brigidine Sisters and St Brigid’s College. They loved the fact that the timber panelling is still in each of the corridors despite a number of refurbishments around the school.

CARITAS WALKATHON

Project Compassion is the appeal of Caritas which is the Catholic Church's International Aide agency which supports international disasters and global poverty. The appeal is conducted each Lenten season and St Brigid’s has traditionally been a significant supporter of this project.

As part of our last day of the term organisation, all staff and students will participate in our Holy Week liturgy, celebrated by Fr. Peter Hudson, in the stadium during Period 4. (Normal timetabled classes will run in Periods 1-3)

After our liturgy, we will participate in the “K’s for Caritas” walkathon organised by Mr Harslett and his Unit 3/4 RE class to Weir Park and return in time for homeroom and dismissal at 2.30pm. The day will be a coloured clothes day with a gold coin donation to Caritas. This is a whole school event and as such, imperative that all students participate. We hope that tomorrow we will raise significant money for Caritas.

Students will return for Term 2 on Tuesday, 18th April.

Parent/Teacher meetings to discuss student’s progress will be held on Monday, 24th April from 2.00pm - 7.00pm. Interview times can now be booked through the Parent Access Module (PAM). Should families not have access to the internet, a parent is welcome to contact the school (telephone: 53823545) so that a booking can be made through the Front Office.

AND FINALLY………. I wish to thank all of our students for their conduct and attitude towards their studies over the course of the term. In particular, I thank and congratulate two groups of students: our Year 7s on the way in which they have transitioned into our College and our Year 12s on the way in which they have settled into their studies this year and demonstrated a high level of leadership in our school community. I also thank the hard working and dedicated staff of St Brigid’s. You will have noted the many extra opportunities that are provided to our students by our staff who, time and time again, keep giving of themselves to support the students of our College. To all of our staff and students, you deserve a well-earned holiday. I know that our senior students will continue to focus on their studies over the holidays and I certainly encourage them to find up to a week of time to dedicate to homework, study and revision of work that has been completed over the course of first term.

At St Brigid’s, we are very blessed to have students who value their education, teachers and staff who care for and support their students and their families, parents and friends who are actively interested in our school.

Finally, I wish all within our community a restful and safe holiday and hope that, upon our return, we are refreshed and invigorated and ready to do our best for St Brigid’s.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College

Peter Gutteridge Principal

SPORTS NEWS

PREMIER'S ACTIVE APRIL - Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April.

It’s free, it’s fun and it’s part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to get more people active and healthy.

As a participant, you can log your daily activity in the mobile or web app and chart your progress throughout the month. You can also create and join teams, track the progress of team members and discover Events and Special Offers that are available in our local area.

Register now for Premier’s Active April 2017. You’ll feel great! Join our team: st-brigids-college

"In preparation for our celebrations for 100 years of Brigidine Education, we are looking to connect with former students

and teachers to include as many collegians in the celebrations as

possible.

We are also looking for interest from anyone in our St Brigid's community that might like to volunteer to be involved in the organisation of this event in some

way (big or small).

Please direct all enquiries to kdalgleish@stbc.vic.edu.au"

GREATER WESTERN SWIMMING

Tayla Nagorcka Eloise Wills Jaclyn Clode

Montanna Connelly Ethan Jolley, Cam Sykes, Matthew Ough and Alexander Goldsmith

Erin Kearns

Jonah Connelly, Matt Ough, Tom Heard and Alexander Goldsmith.

Matthew Ough

16 Intrepid Swimmers travelled down the Western Highway to Ballarat to compete at GWR Swimming. Individual Swimmers were: Ethan Jolley, Tayla Nagorcka, Jaclyn Clode, Erin Kearns, Matthew Ough, Montanna Connelly, Deacon Briggs, Claudia Lanyon and Eloise Wills. Relay Teams were: Boys 17-20 Medley Ethan Jolley, Matthew Ough, Cameron Sykes, Alex Goldsmith, Boys 17 Freestyle Relay Tom Heard, Jonah Connelly, Matthew Ough and Alex Goldsmith Boys 12-14 Medley Relay Jack Lord, Joshua Dunn, Archie Bond and Deacon Briggs. To attend GWR Swimming students had to win at Black Ranges Swimming in 50 metre events or have a suitable time to enter longer distance events at GWR level. 50m events were in individual age groups - 12-13 years, 14 years, 15 years, 16 years, 17 years and 18-20 years. Longer events were across a broader range group. Some were 12-15 years and 16-20 years and others were 12-20 years. This meant in a 12-20 years event you could have a swimmer turning 12 this year competing against a swimmer turning 20 this year. Our Swimmers were sensational in their events. St Brigid’s College ended up 6th overall; three places clear of Horsham College (9th) but behind Marian College, Ararat (4th). We had two students set new records: Erin Kearns in the Girls 16-20 50 Breaststroke (SWD) set a new record of 1:04.14min and Eloise Wills in the Girls 12-13 50 Backstroke set a new record of 36.81s.

Congratulations to all students who competed in Grand Finals in their chosen sport over the last couple of

weekends.

Special mention to Harrison Combe who has won back to back Grand Finals in Tennis for the Haven Black/Laharum Tennis team.

Well done Harrison!

Other individual swimmers results were: Tayla Nagorcka placed 4th in 50 Butterfly, 50 Backstroke and in the 200 Individual Medley Claudia Lanyon placed 4th in 50 Butterfly, 5th in 200 Freestyle and 7th in 100 Backstroke Montanna Connelly placed 7th in 100 Butterfly Deacon Briggs placed 4th in 50 Breaststroke, 6th in 50 Butterfly, 5th in 50 Freestyle and 7th in 100 Backstroke, The 12-14 Boys Medley Relay team narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth. Congratulations to all swimmers for representing your school so well. The standout performer was Erin Kearns: winning her pet event the 50 Breaststroke for the third year in a row; and drenching Mrs Wills while warming up. Thank you to Mr Pickering who was the team Manager keeping all students on their toes. Thanks also go to Mr Dalgleish who kindly drove the bus and did timekeeping duties and to Mr Stuart Wood, Mrs Connelly and Mrs Wills who all did timekeeping duties. We now have 3 Swimmers off to State Finals at MSAC on Wednesday 26th April. Erin Kearns 50 Breaststroke, Jaclyn Clode 50 Backstroke and Eloise Wills 50 Backstroke. All the best girls, may you enjoy the experience and the contest.

Gold Medals Bronze Medals

Jaclyn Clode 50 Backstroke Boys 17 Freestyle Relay Team

Erin Kearns 50 Breaststroke Boys 17-20 Medley Relay Team

Eloise Wills 50 Backstroke Deacon Briggs 50 Backstroke

Jaclyn Clode 50 Butterfly

Silver Medals Erin Kearns 50 Freestyle

Montanna Connelly 100 Backstroke Tayla Nagorcka 200 Freestyle

Ethan Jolley 50 Breast stroke Matthew Ough 50 Breaststroke

Ethan Jolley 50 Freestyle Matthew Ough 50 Freestyle

Ethan Jolley 50 Butterfly Matthew Ough 50 Butterfly

Ethan Jolley 50 Backstroke Eloise Wills 50 Freestyle

Erin Kearns 50 Backstroke Eloise Wills 50 Butterfly

Matthew Ough 50 Backstroke Eloise Wills 200 Freestyle

Matthew Ough 100 Backstroke Eloise Wills 400 Freestyle

Our team medal tally was: 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 13 Bronze

Our number one supporter for the day was Mona Bousser!

CAREERS NEWS

PALM SUNDAY: Saturday 8th Apr 6.30pm Sunday 9th April 10.30am. Gather outside the Church before Mass for the blessing of the Palms.

ANOINTING MASS: Tuesday 11th April at 2.00pm

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE: Tuesday April 11th at 7.00pm– Individual Absolution after Mass

PASSOVER MEAL: Wednesday April 12th at 7.00pm in the Parish Centre. $8 per head.

HOLY THURSDAY MASS: Thursday April 13th at 7.30pm. Washing of the Feet ceremony, and, at the end of Mass, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Alter of Repose, where people are invited to stay and pray until 10.00pm.

GOOD FRIDAY CELEBRATION: Friday April 14th at 3.00pm

EASTER VIGIL AND MASS OF THE RESURRECTION: Horsham Saturday April 15th at 7.30pm

Murtoa 7.30pm

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES: Sunday April 16th Horsham 10.30am Dimboola 8.30am

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LIBRARY NEWS

EASTER CEREMONIES

HOLIDAY READING

1. Black 2. We were liars 3. Everything Everything 4. Flawed 5. Girl Online Series 6. Just like the movies 7. Teen Frankenstein 8. Silence 9. Battle Royale

10. Beautiful Creatures

Tue 18th Apr Term 2 commences

Thu 20th Apr House Athletics Carnival

Mon 24th Apr Int/Sen Volleyball

Parent Teacher Interviews 2.00—7.00pm

Tue 25th Apr ANZAC Day—Public Holiday

Wed 26th Apr—Fri 28th Apr

Yr 10 Outdoor Ed/Outdoor Science Surf camp

Tue 2nd May Black Ranges Athletics Carnival

Wed 3rd May—Fri 5th May

Yr 9 Retreat

Fri 5th May Int/Sen Volleyball—Greater Western

Sun 7th May Open Day

Mon 8th May Senior AFL 9’s Football

Tue 9th May—Thu 11th May

NAPLAN

Tue 9th May Senior Netball/Football—Black Ranges

Wed 10th May Yr 7 2018 Information Night 7.00pm

Fri 12th May Girls Football—Black Ranges

Boys Netball—Black Ranges

Mon 15th May Intermediate AFL 9’s Football

Thu 18th May Cross Country—Black Ranges

Year 11/12 Madeleine Trudel—for speaking at the Horsham Regional Art Gallery to encourage students across the

Wimmera to undertake VCE Art Studies.

Year 9/10 Rachel Kemp—for her great work

ethic in Media.

Year 7/8 Nicholas Pizzoni — for his effort, participation and inclusiveness

during PE classes.

Congratulations!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS DR DANIEL DELANEY AWARDS

TA REPORT SCHEDULE

Week/Date TA Reports released

Week 9 Mar 31st Yr 7

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