TERM 2 Week 5 27th May 2020

KINDERGARTEN

This week Kindergarten have been learning about halves. We made fairy bread and had to explain how it could be cut in half. We practised using paper fairy bread first, to make sure that we all got equal pieces. We had lots of fun and it was very yummy!

BELIEVE ACHIEVE SUCCEED

IMPORTANT DATES

MAY Wednesday 27th

National Reconciliation Week

JUNE Monday 1st Canteen open-K Hyde & K Batson; 2.00pm Uniform Shop open

Monday 8th Queen’s birthday public holiday

Friday 12th Ready4Learning begins

JULY Wednesday 1st From 9am School photos Friday 3rd Last day of Term 2 Monday 20th Term 3 commences

MAKE JESUS REAL

We are all in this

St Brigid’s acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.

We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to the elders both past and present. We commit to actively work for justice and peace.

Dear Families of St Brigid’s,

This weekend we celebrate Pentecost

Sunday, the time when Jesus sent the Holy

Spirit so that the disciples could begin the

difficult task of giving witness to the Reign of

God. Imagine the disciples locked in a room,

full of fear. Then Jesus miraculously appears,

showing them that neither fear nor human

obstacles can keep out Christ and his offer of peace. The disciples’ fear is suddenly

turned into rejoicing. Jesus hands on his mission to the disciples and gives them the

Holy Spirit so that they may reconcile people to the Father by forgiving sins in God’s

name just as Jesus had done.

The Church continues Jesus’ ministry of reconciling people to God in a special way

through the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Although Baptism takes away

original sin, it does not remove its effects, namely our tendency to sin. Because we are

members of the Church, our sin not only offends God but also harms the community.

Therefore, we need to be reconciled to God and the Church. Celebrating the sacrament

of Penance and Reconciliation help us to do that.

When was the last time you experienced God’s love and mercy in the sacrament of

Penance and Reconciliation? Even if it has been a while, God and the Church are always

there waiting with open arms. We are all asked to consider making time this week to be

reconciled and renewed.

It is wonderful to be able to welcome all of our students back to school this week and slowly settle back into routines. At this time, I just want to say to all parents and carers that you are absolutely AWESOME!! You have all been amazing during these long weeks - your patience and understanding has supported your children, your gratefulness to staff has been so uplifting for them as they worked extra hard to support our learners and your willingness to deal with the ever changing landscape has assisted us. We know it hasn’t been easy trying to take on a learning supervision role. We know it has been tough being at home juggling work, kids, learning and other responsibilities. We know you have struggled with roles you never wanted. And we know you are worried that you’ve missed something or your kids have or you have taught something the wrong way. Stop worrying now! Be grateful you have come through this time and breathe deeply as you can go back to being the parent you want to be. We have it now! We are in your debt for the support you have given us. THANK YOU!

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK: Today, Wednesday, 27th May, marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) in Australia. The term Reconciliation is applied in various forms. The dictionary defines reconciliation as an action of making one view or belief compatible with another. Accountants use it to ensure two sets of accounting records are in agreement. For Catholics, Reconciliation is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer us forgiveness for the times we have turned away from God.

Regardless of how the word is used, at the heart of the matter is that reconciliation can only take place if the cause of a division is addressed, whether it be a set of financial records, a relationship with a friend or family member or our relationship with God. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey—the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australian’s as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

SPORT: With the students resuming back this week we would like to run our School Cross Country and Athletics Carnival before the end of this term. We are planning on running a modified version of these two events. Each race will be held separately in Year levels, with boy and girl events. Unfortunately, this year there will be no progression forward to Zone Level. It is purely an opportunity for the students to race at school level. We are still awaiting advice from the Catholic Schools Office as to whether the Zone Athletics Carnivals will be going ahead.

As per the guidelines from the Catholic Schools Office, there will be no parent spectators allowed on site.

SCHOOL HATS: Just a reminder that school hats are COMPULSORY. Every child should have a school hat in their bag every day. We have many students disregarding this requirement. So this week, no hats might mean NO PLAY until we get back into the routine.

RETURNING DEVICES TO SCHOOL: As students who borrowed a school device, return to school fulltime, we ask that all borrowed devices are returned. Please make sure that chargers are returned also. Parents are still responsible for devices until they are returned to school. Please remind your child to take extra care with their device as they travel to and from school.

READY4LEARNING: With the transition back to school this week, we would also like to commence our Ready4Learning Program for 2020. We are looking at getting underway on Friday 12

th June. R4L will then run on each Friday for the remainder of

Term 2 and then into Term 3. Children who will be enrolling into St Brigid’s for Kindergarten 2021 will then commence their Transition to School Program in Term 4. This program will fill very quickly and I encourage all who have children ready to start school in 2021 to contact the office to obtain your form. The program will have a literacy and numeracy focus with social skills, along with fine and gross motor activities. If you have a child starting school next year or know of someone who has a child ready for school in 2021 please let them know about this wonderful program.

ENROLLING FOR KINDERGARTEN 2021: Enrolment Packs for Kindergarten 2021 are now available from the school office. If you have a child beginning school next year, or know of anyone who does, would you please advise them of this. Completed enrolment applications are asked to be lodged by Thursday 2

nd July.

We will be hosting Small Group Orientation Sessions for those parents who would like to learn a little more about St Brigid’s Primary and how we can all work together for our children. We will be holding 3 sessions in the school library, however due to social distancing regulations, sessions will be limited to 7 persons. Session times are as follows:- Wednesday 10

th June at 10am

Thursday 11th

June at 10am and 6pm

It is important that families ring in to book the session that they would like to attend.

Happy Birthday to... Coby F

E.F.T. PAYMENT: On 19th May a deposit was made into the school bank account.

There wasn’t any further information, i.e. name of payer or what it was for. If you believe this

was your deposit please contact Di in the school office. If no one claims this deposit in the

next 5 days, it will be receipted as a donation to the school!

SCHOOL FEE SUPPORT: We take this opportunity to again bring to your attention, special support arrangements for families, implemented by the Diocese of Lismore due to the COVID-19 health crisis as advised previously. These are: Waiving of outstanding 2020 school fees for those families in receipt of JobSeeker payments.

In order for school fees to be waived, please forward a copy of your letter from Centrelink.

Please note: the JobKeeper payment does not make you eligible for this concession.

CLARIFICATION: This relates to School Tuition Fees and School Building and Maintenance Levy.

Families experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis may apply to defer the payment of school fees until 1st September. Please make your application in writing to: tony.hunter@lism.catholic.edu.au. Of course, at any time when your circumstances may change and impact your financial situation, we ask you to please contact me to discuss the options available to you.

With best wishes for the week,

Tony Hunter

Principal

UNIFORM SHOP: Emma will open the Uniform Shop Mondays at 2pm until the end of this term. Please note, we are unable to get some items from our suppliers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can pick up an order form anytime and it will be passed along to Emma. Uniforms must be paid in full prior to collection.

SCHOOL PHOTOS: Wednesday 1st July from 9am. If you haven ’t already sent in your photo order envelope, please do so as soon as possible. Single and family order envelopes are available at the school office.

AUSTRALIAN MATHS TRUST—Quiz Series: A new online resource has been developed

called “Problemo”. This is a free quiz of 6 weekly Maths problems developed for Years 3-10.

Learn problem solving wherever you are, with tailored problems and step-by-step videos.

Have fun!

Please go to the following link...https://problemo.edu.au/student/discovery

MATHS LIBRARY: There are games and activities in the Maths Library for

all students to borrow. Students in the different classes will be issued an

activity to take home for one week. Classes will be on a roster rotation with

Year 1 beginning this week. Please use the Maths activity (more than once)

and return it in good condition. Lots of Maths fun for everyone.

YEAR 6 TUCKSHOP: Year 6 students operate this Tuckshop at Recess from Tuesday to Friday each week. They sell chips for $1 a bag and Zooper Doopers for 50cents each.

STUART BROS

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~ Hot & Cold Shoeing ~ Hoof Care & Trims ~ Equine Products, Advice & Information ~ Will work with your vet for Corrective

& Remedial Shoeing

Phone: (02) 6632 1579

Mobile: 0428 873 966

Email: highfieldfarrier@bigpond.com

SCHOOL CANTEEN 1st June: K Hyde & K Batson 8th June: Queen’s Birthday holiday 15th June: K Hyde & L Brown 22nd June: K Hyde & A Smith

If you are unable to be at Canteen on your rostered day please find someone to replace you. Don’t forget to sign in/out at the office.

THANK YOU

+ Our Lady of Sorrows +

Catholic Church Kyogle

All masses and Sacraments have been cancelled until further notice.

Hall Hire: Not available until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presbytery phone—6632 1074.

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