PRINCIPAL - PAULA MACKENZIE

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

November 1 is a special day called the feast of All Saints. It is the day the Church celebrates with all the people who have died and are now with God in heaven. We go to Mass and remember that all these holy people are happy with God. Everyone who has lived and died in Jesus’ love is a saint. Some of these people are members of our family, our friends, and our neighbors. We do not know the names of all the saints. Some of these people were so much like Jesus that after they died, the Church said they were definitely in heaven. Saints are people who love Jesus and share his love with others. We can all live like the saints even while we are still on earth.

On Thursday we celebrated All Saints Day Mass with our Parish in Midland. Father Benny spoke to the children about being a saint every day and the people we look up to. It was a wonderful Mass and a great celebration.

 

SCHOOL BATHERS

We are looking at introducing school bathers next year, they will not be compulsory but they are a high quality bather and chorine resistant. We will be offering bathers for girls and boys in our royal blue. Our school name will be on the back of the bathers in white writing. If you are thinking about purchasing bathers please keep the school bathers in mind.

SCHOOL APP

The schools app is being launched next week and will be available for Apple and Android devices. The app will pull selected information from the school website and present it to you in an easy to access format. There are many features in the app including the ability to add school calendar events from the app to your own calendar. You will also be able to find the school newsletters, canteen and uniform shop information. The image below will give you an indication of what it will look like and highlights some of the areas of interest. Once the apps are available in the apps store the school will let all parents know.

 

 

SELF ESTEEM

Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves and how we perceive that others view us. Children who have high self-esteem are more able to cope with whatever happens in their lives; they are more willing to try new things and can cope better if things don’t work out the way they wanted. Children who have low self-esteem are afraid of failing and give up easily; they are less likely to try new things and are less able to make good decisions about their life. To help children who have a poor self-image you need to be gentle with their already sensitive ego.

Encourage them to:

• Think positively about themselves. Write a list of all their strengths, skills and attributes.
• Face their fears one at a time and set small, realistic goals.
• Understand that everyone makes mistakes and learns from them.
• Join a club or regular after school activity.
• ‘Have a go’ and be happy with the effort rather than the result.
• Do things for themselves (eg. household chores, personal grooming).
• Make decisions about a range of situations.
• Accept and give praise or recognition for a job or effort well done.
• Spend time alone with you so that you can tell them how special they are.

Talk to your children about their self-esteem. Let them know that they will become more confident as they grow older and have more experiences in life. Everyone has fears, but facing them allows you to learn and grow from each one.

God Bless and remember to allow the fruits of the Spirit to grow within you.

 

Paula MacKenzie
PRINCIPAL

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MIKE SIBBALD

PRE-PRIMARY LITURGY

Congratulations to the Pre Primary Classes for their beautifully presented Liturgy celebrating ‘God Created Everything’. Special thanks to Ms Collodel and Mrs De Rizzo for their organization and preparation. Thank you to the many parents and friends who joined us, and of course, to Fr Benny for leading our Liturgy.

WHOLE SCHOOL MASS

Our first whole school mass for Term Four was a truly lovely celebration of All Saints Day! Our Year Six Christian Service Council are to be commended for their beautiful reading and the Choir for their wonderful singing!

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE

Over the next five weeks, we are asking the children to bring in non-perishable food items that can be donated to the St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal. In the past, St Brigid’s School Community has responded to this need very well indeed. Every class will have their own basket where donations can be placed. Thank you for your support.

 

ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - COLETTE WAYNE

SWIMMING LESSONS

Swimming lessons for Pre Primary to Year 2 students begin on Monday 5 November and conclude on Friday 16 November. During this time the students are able to wear their sport uniform as this is easier when changing out of their bathers.

Children must wear their full sport uniform and they are required to bring their thongs to wear to and from the pool not for the entire day.

DANCE LESSONS

Dance lessons continue on Tuesdays in preparation for our end of year concert.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS

 

SCHOOL SPORT WA TRIATHLON

Three of our Year 6 students competed in the School Sport WA Triathlon today at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. Jessica Brooks, Evelyn Thompson and Rubie Hall (6B) all competed with great passion and to a high standard with Jessica leading out on the 200m swimming leg, Evelyn taking over on the bike for 6km and Rubie bringing the girls home on the 2km run. Congratulations to the girls on their superb effort and for representing our school with such pride at the event. Pictured below are the girls excited before the race, and proud, whilst also exhausted after the race.

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

                                         ALL SAINTS MASS                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL NEWS

 

CANTEEN ROSTER

Monday 5th Nov           S THOMAS

Tuesday 6th Nov          H VRANJES

Wednesday 7th Nov     C TURNER

Thursday 8th Nov         S MC MAHON

Friday 9th Nov              K PURCHASE

 

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED URGENTLY

OTHERWISE THE MENU WILL BE ALTERED TO TUESDAY'S MENU

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR CANTEEN MENU                                                

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SEQTA ENGAGE FOR STUDENT REPORTS: PRE-PRIMARY TO YEAR 6

To access your child's report, you need to go to the following site: https://stbrigidsms.coneqt-p.cathednet.wa.edu.au and use your current username and password.

If you have remembered your username but have forgotten your password, please click on the ‘Forgot your Password?’ link and an immediate email will be sent to you. THIS EMAIL WILL EXPIRE WITHIN ONE HOUR, so please action this immediately. Please note that for security reasons, the school does not have access to parent passwords.

If you have any issues, please contact the school by sending an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kind Regards,

Mr Steve DuncanSeqta Coorindator

 

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ST BRIGID'S SWIM SQUADStart training now for next year's Swimming Carnival.   Come along and join the St Brigid's Swim Squad.  Training takes place every Thursday morning at Swan Active, Morrison Road, Midvale, commencing at 7am.  Entry is $3.30 (no spectator fee for parents).  All are welcome!  Students can then take advantage of Breakfast Club at school which commences at 8.00am in the MacKillop Hall.  If you have any queries, please contact Deanna (DJ) on 0419 943 901. 

 

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ST BRIGID'S SCHOOL BATHERSComing Soon!  Please direct all your enquiries to Mrs Jo Vellis in the Uniform Shop.

 

P & F NEWS

St Brigid’s Parents and Friends Association

UPCOMING EVENTS

BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE – Saturday 3 November @Bayswater Bunnings.

Helpers and donations are needed for this important school fundraiser. A roster for volunteering on the day will be available outside of the office starting today and will be up next week as well. If you would like to volunteer some of your time to help on the day - please add your name and phone number in the time you can help.
Forms were sent home earlier this week seeking volunteers and/or donations - if you are able to help in any way - please complete the form and drop off to the lovely ladies in the Admin Office, or in the P and F box located at the office.

Alternatively - if you would prefer to do a bank transfer - you are more than welcome to make a donation to the P and F account - St Brigids Primary School PandF BSB 086006 Acct 688253558. Please use "Bunnings Donation" as a reference. All volunteering and donations are gratefully appreciated.

Please consider helping out for a couple of hours on Saturday 3 November, please come along to support our School and show your appreciation at Bayswater Bunnings.

 

P & F CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Karryn - 0409 293 198

Emma - 0431 896 213

 

SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS

  SCHOOL BANKING

 

 

 

Our school banking day is Wednesday morning from 8am until 8.50am. Come along and see us if you would like to join up and start saving!

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF A BANKING VOLUNTEER!

We urgently require one or two people to become banking co-ordinators for our school. What’s involved you ask?

We need someone to be available for about 1 hour on a Wednesday morning between 8am and 9am to take the banking money and slips from the children. After the children bank we enter the deposits in via the banking portal, and balance the money. This is all done on the school grounds. After we balance the school banking money, we drop the money bag off at Commonwealth Bank.

School banking benefits the school and our children and if we don’t get a volunteer or two we may not be able to continue school banking next year.

If you would like to know more, please come and see either Nicole or Kelly on a Wednesday morning or feel free to give Kelly a call on 0447 051 641.

 

HELPING HANDS

 BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE 

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT IN TIME TO PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN?

BOSS ASKED YOU TO STAY LATE OR COME IN EARLY?

NEED TO HAVE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF?

 

Parents, we are here to support you and your children in before and after school hours! We offer a secure, safe and exciting environment for your children to thrive and be a part of a socialized group while you are busy.

Please note an enrolment form and 1 days' notice is to be given to make your casual bookings for your children. 

We are here to help!  Enrolment forms are available from the Kindy B Classroom during out of school hours, weekdays. 

Vacancies Available Now!

P: 0484302073

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 

 

 

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE!

Swan Christian College (Middle Swan) is hosting a group of Japanese high school students from Oita, Japan on 22 Nov – 27 Nov (FIVE DAYS ONLY) and we are looking for families within the local community to host. Hosting gives your family a wonderful opportunity to make an international friendship and integrate a new family member into your daily routine. You will receive a payment of $200 for hosting a student. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Homestay Coordinator Sally Tam by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 08 9444 7687 / 0438 871 451.

 

 

 

With swimming pools and beaches a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle, ensuring your children can swim competently and safely is essential.

You can now enrol your children in VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays. VacSwim programs are held at pools and beaches all across the State. No matter where you are planning to spend these summer holidays, your children can take part in VacSwim.

VacSwim is for all children - from beginners to more advanced swimmers. Your children can start as young as five years old.

Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/swimming