Newsletter

A reminder to all families to continue to check the school calendar on our website for dates and events that are coming along during the term.

We look forward to our Faction Swimming Carnival, taking place on Thursday 19 March for our Year 3-6 students.

I thank Sam Harris (Physical Education Teacher) for his organisation of this event. I have no doubt that Sam’s attention to detail will ensure everything runs swimmingly.

Please refer to the information sent out previously for further information. I look forward to seeing you poolside!

World Maths Day, taking place Wednesday 25 March, is a day where we celebrate all things Mathematics!

Our Pre-Primary – Year Six students will engage in a maths incursion, with Professor Maths, visiting our school. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on learning experiences, as they work together to solve mathematical problems.

Thank you to Natasha De Gois (Key Teacher – Numeracy) for organising this exciting experience!

I remind our school community that playgroup takes place on Thursday mornings 9:00-11:00am in the Pre-Kindy classroom, during term time, facilitated by Alison Yeo (Teacher). Our playgroup presents a wonderful opportunity for similarly aged children and their parents to gather and connect.

Parents are responsible for the safety and supervision of the children they bring. Please note:

· Playgroup is open for children aged 0-4 years

· Our Code of Conduct applies to all playgroup attendees

· Parents are to bring their child’s hat, water bottle and a healthy snack (no peanuts please)

To help cover the cost of materials, parents are asked to make a gold coin donation each week. This is to be paid when entering the playgroup room, not at the school office. Parents are also required to sign in when entering the playgroup room.

I congratulate Nat Pin (Assistant Principal), Anneliese Paull and Bonnie Faed (Kindergarten Teachers) on their successful application to participate in Catholic Education Western Australia’s Embedding a Reggio Emilia Approach to Teaching and Learning Project.

Through participation in the project, participants will be invited to discover connections between the principles of the Educational Project of the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) within our school context. Over the course of 2026, participants will receive professional learning, mentoring, and attend a study tour in Melbourne.

This is a great opportunity for our school to further enhance the great work that is happening in our Early Childhood classrooms.

NAPLAN for Years 3 & 5 students commenced this week and will finish next week, in Week 7.

The dates of our scheduled assessments are on the Parent Calendar.

Please note that if your child has missed an assessment due to illness, appointment etc. this week, we have plenty of time to schedule ‘catch up’ sessions in week 7.

Monday 16th March – Language Conventions

Tuesday 17th March - Numeracy

Thank you to all our families for supporting the St Brigid’s Fete last Friday so generously.

The children had a fabulous time, and over $2800 was raised for charities including Lifelink, Project Compassion, Wheelchairs 4 Kids, and more.

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.

On Friday 20th March at 9am in the MacKillop Hall, we will celebrate St Joseph, the foster father of Jesus & husband of Our Lady.

St Joseph is a bit of an enigma and not much is known of him. He was a very humble and private man, who was very strong in faith.

Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend the Commitment Masses on the weekend.

If you were unable to attend a Commitment Mass on the weekend, you will need to contact the PARISH and make alternative arrangements.

9274 1495 or midland@perthcatholic.org.au).

Term 2 sees our students move into our Winter Uniform.

Now is a good time to start checking you have ALL the necessary uniform pieces (including TIES) and check they still fit!!!

Please check girls’ skirts are the correct length – skirt MUST touch the knee when standing.

Our P&F are collecting Easter donations 🐰

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They kindly ask for donations of Easter eggs or other Easter themed items. A large basket has been placed in administration. We thank you in advance for your support.

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Raffle tickets will be sent home with the eldest child of each family soon!

(In recognition of Harmony Day on 21st March)

On Wednesday 18th March, our school will celebrate Harmony Day. Students will take part in many diversity activities within their classrooms, exploring the importance of respecting differences and recognising the unique value each person brings to our world.

To celebrate the many cultures within our school community, children are encouraged to come dressed in orange or in traditional cultural dress.

On Monday 23rd March, our school will be recognising World Down Syndrome Day (officially marked on 21st March).

To show our support and celebrate diversity and inclusion, students are invited to:

• Wear their sports uniform (blue St Brigid’s polo shirt)
• Add their favourite pair of crazy or odd socks
• Bring a gold coin donation

All donations will go towards supporting awareness and inclusion initiatives.

Thank you for helping us celebrate this important day and for your continued support.

Special bins have been placed in student's eating areas. These bins are for collecting 10 cent containers.

If you have a water bottle, can or carton with the 10c symbol on it, you can place it in the Containers for Change bin instead of the normal bin.

Every container we collect helps in two important ways:

It helps the environment by recycling.

And it raises money for our school.

The money we raise will go towards sustainability projects like improving our gardens, supporting our worm farm, and helping us become a more environmentally friendly school.

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God bless,

Miss Natalie Pin

Assistant Principal

Hello my name is Kylie and I have been the Canteen Manager at St Brigid's Primary School for over 12 years.

I am looking for any mums, dad, grandparents or careers who can spare some time to help out in the canteen. If you can't help for the entire day, that's not a problem, we would be grateful for anytime you can offer. The busiest time in the canteen is between 11.15am to 12.30pm. I find that the children love seeing there loved ones in the canteen it always bring a bit of fun into there day.

As a little "thank you" for your help, the canteen will provide you with lunch, a cold drink and bottomless cups of tea/coffee. Any additional information please feel free to come and see me in the canteen, I am happy to have a chat with you.

Kind Regards, Mrs Kylie Dickenson

https://www.quickcliq.com.au/

GREAT NEWS! You can now order multiple lunches for your children through the QuickCliq account.

All lunch orders MUST now be done online, we do not accept cash orders over the counter. You are also able cancel your order before the cut off time of 9.00am by going online and following these instructions:

Log into your QuickCliq account -> click Active/Cancel order -> Scroll to the right -> click Cancel against the order.

RECESS AND ICE-CREAMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE OVER THE COUNTER!

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Please Note: Term 1 is summer uniform. Could you please ensure that all uniforms are named as we are unable to return uniform to your child without names.

• Monday's - 8.00am - 10.00am
• Wednesday's - 1.30pm - 3.30pm
• To access the Online Order Form
• Please email completed form to uniform@stbrigidsms.wa.edu.au or form can be handed in at the School Office.

BUSINESS IN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Did you know that within the St Brigid’s Primary School community there are many family-owned business’s?

Here are a few of them.

If you would like to add your business to this forum, drop your business card into the Administration office and it will be included in the next newsletter.