Newsletter No. 15 25th May 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: MR. PETER GUTTERIDGE

Inside this issue: Principal’s Report TA Report Schedule Dr Delaney Awards Careers/VCAL News Canteen Roster

Excelling in Life, Led by Faith.

Dear Parents,

Catholic Education Week is a time to celebrate and thank those who, over many years, have contributed to the success of Catholic schools in our community. We are grateful to everyone who has ‘founded’ the schools we enjoy today, whether that role was as staff members, parents, students and former students. There is much to celebrate in our Catholic schools as clearly evidenced by our combined schools Mass held last Friday. Last Friday night in Ballarat, as part of the celebrations for Catholic Education week, staff member, Kingsley Dalgleish was recognised for his 30 years of service to Catholic Education and to St Brigid’s College. Kingsley was presented with his certificate by Bishop Paul Bird.

GWM WATER STUDENT CONFERENCE

St Brigid's students were given the opportunity to participate in the GWMWater Student Conference last Friday at Federation University, Horsham Campus. This Conference provided students the opportunity to present their research findings on the topic of "Quality Water in our World". Kyra Clarke, Annabella Fort, Vanrika Heldt, Madeleine Arnel and Maggie Caris were our representatives and produced an excellent, thought-provoking presentation at the Conference and were announced the winners of the Conference. Their prize was $1000 for St Brigid’s and the girls must now decide how this prize money will be spent. The competition from other Wimmera schools was of the highest quality and the girls, being drawn as the first presenters, wondered if their hard work was going to pay off. It did!! Well done girls!!

From left: Madeleine Arnel, Vanrika Heldt, Maggie Caris, Kyra Clarke and Annabella Fort.

RE-ENROLMENT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS FOR 2018

All current families are asked to complete their child’s re-enrolment form. It is at this time, the College Executive will begin working on staffing and budgets for the 2018 year. The single most critical factor underpinning all areas of forecasting (including staffing, subjects, student fees, etc.) is student numbers, hence the more accurate these numbers are the more we can be sure the needs of the students are met.

97 Robinson St HORSHAM Victoria 3400

Postal: PO Box 542 Horsham Vic 3402

Ph 03 5382 3545 Fax 03 5382 0757

Email: principal@stbc.vic.edu.au

Website: www.stbc.vic.edu.au

VIC STATE TEAM SELECTIONS | A big congratulations to John Kearns, Noah Brennan, Aidan O'Connor and Will Brennan for all being

selected for the Victorian State Volleyball teams in their respective age groups!

Our volleyballers just keep excelling - Well done boys!

PROSPECTIVE YEAR 7 2018 INTERVIEWS St Brigid’s College Prospective Year 7 2018 interviews have been arranged for the following dates: Tuesday, 13th June, Wednesday, 14th June, Thursday 15th June and Friday 16th June (all interviews between 9.00am and 3.00pm) with a night session on Tuesday, 13th June from 7.00pm through to 9.00pm. A letter will be forwarded to parents asking them to make an interview time with the Front Office staff. The interviews are an opportunity for the prospective student and parents to meet with a member of the College staff to identify learning strengths and challenges and to explore what a St Brigid’s College education may offer to each of the boys and girls who have submitted an enrolment application. Letters will be sent

DEEPEST SYMPATHY We offer our prayerful support to the Scott family on the recent death of Heather Hobbs, Great Grandmother of Ebony (Yr 7), Jack (Yr 8) and Jayden (Yr10). Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College

Peter Gutteridge

Principal

CAREERS/VCAL NEWS PLEASE CHECK OUT THE

WEEKLY CAREERS NEWSLETTER .

This weeks topics are:

Key websites for trades and further technical study

Would you like to undertake work experience in the construction industry? You will need to obtain a 'White Card’

Urban Futures competition

Heywire media competition for young people

University Early Entry programs at Australian Catholic University, University of New England and La Trobe University

Meet RMIT students studying Aerospace Engineering and Business

Into the outdoors? Win an adventure pack from the University of Tasmania

New teaching and learning model at Victoria University to start in 2018

UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing - enter now

Finance Services Careers

Maths, Science and Engineering Careers!!!!

Health courses open day at University of Canberra

Federation University TAFE holiday program

Trinity Young Leaders School

Indigenous Student Experience Monash Day

Upcoming events

GENERAL NEWS

The Lions Youth Exchange Program gives Australian youth aged 16-21 years an opportunity

to travel overseas independently and safely; to become a member of one or more host families and experience their lifestyle, culture, interests and values. No school attendance is required

overseas.

Youth to Japan depart late November and return late December. Youth to other destinations depart

early December and return mid-January. Email Lion Lorraine Hemsworth

(l.hemsworth@bigpond.com) on the National Lions Youth Exchange Committee to discuss the

application process or see

Kingsley Dalgleish.

Fri 26th May Int Girls Basketball

Int Boys Basketball

Tue 30th May Int Football/Netball– Black Ranges

Thu 1st June Int/Sen Soccer—Black Ranges

Fri 2nd June VCAL Trivia Night 7.30pm

Mon 5th June Greater Western Cross Country

Tue 6th June Yr 7M Mass 2.00pm

Thu 8th June Yr 7 Netball/Football—Black Ranges

Fri 9th June Yr 10 Mass 9.30am

Senior Basketball

Mon 12th June School Closure Day—Queens Birthday

Year 11/12 Sapphira Williams, Amber Smart and Nikita

Jorgensen—for their outstanding effort in seeking donations for the VCAL Trivia Night.

Year 9/10 Vanrika Heldt and Rachelle Ough— for being short

listed for the Girl Power in the STEM Program.

Year 7/8 Jack Scott, Ella-Mae Cox, Clayton Duxorth, Lauren

Plunkett, Nathan Sparke, Deli Rowe—for their impromptu and enthusiastic assistance with producing

250 mini quiches.

Congratulations!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS DR DANIEL DELANEY AWARDS

TA REPORT SCHEDULE Week/Date TA Reports released

Week 6 26th May Yr 7

Week 7 2nd June No TA Interviews

Week 8 9th June Yr 11

Week 9 16th June Yr 12

Week 10 23rd June Yr 10

Week 11 30th June Yr 9

Date 9.00am —11.15am 11.15am—1.30pm

Mon 29th May Lisa Tickner Danielle Luciani

Tue 30th May Shantelle Adams Jo Martin

Wed 31st May Cherie Hobbs Belinda Avery

Thu 1st June Jenni Sherry Taryn Diwell

Fri 2nd June Sam Fechner Treena Hogan

Mon 5th June Joan Velthuis Sheena Kirby

Tue 6th June Emelia Sudholz Robynne Bryan

Wed 7th June Deidre Harrington Michelle Kinsman

Thu 8th June Caroline Geue Lisa Cosson

Fri 9th June Scheryl Petrass Andrea Kennedy

CANTEEN ROSTER

STUDY SLAM ROSTER

Important Dates 2017

Enrolment applications close 2nd June

Applicant Interviews, 19th – 23rd June

Letter of offer before the end of Term 2

Orientation Day, Tuesday, 12th December

Mon 29/05: Mr Taylor

Tues 30/05: Ms Cramer

Wed 31/05: Mr Magee

Thurs 01/06: Ms Brack

Darlot St Ph 5382 6006

Open 7 days

Broken your iPad screen?

Students get 10% off iPad screen

repairs. Call us on 53824150

Dimboola Road, Horsham

Largest discount pre-mix bottle shop in town. Full TAB facilities.

200 seating for meals. Your hosts: John and Sally Brennan

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