Community

On Friday, March 22nd, St Brigid’s Youth Ministry hosted the first Combined Catholic Coasties event for 2024. We had 130 students from St Joseph’s, St Peter’s, Mackillop and St Brigid’s join us for the event.

The night followed an established format of Youth Ministry Events up here on the coast. We had a light meal together, followed by live music, games, Drama and Worship. Our focus was on Easter being Holy Week for Christians world-wide. The high was the respect and reverence shown during worship where Father Baby blessed all students and the families for Easter.

A big thank you to the teachers who supported this event, our student leaders who contributed and ran the event, the band, the entertainment crew and all the students and staff from the other three schools.

This event was a wonderful combination of fun, social interaction and spiritual enrichment in a safe environment.

Michael Landrigan

Youth Ministry Coordinator.

Today our St Brigid’s Angels held a breakfast for our community to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Our School Marketing Officer, Victoria Price was the guest speaker giving a speech on Harmony within, nurturing balance and self-care.

Our annual ‘Groovin the Green’ fete-style event is fast approaching, with less than a month to go.

Staff, students, and parent volunteers have been busy planning for it to be even bigger and better than last year, with the introduction of additional food options, show bags, lucky dips, activities for all age groups and more. We will still have local market stalls, food trucks, house games, face painting, a magician show and a petting zoo.

While entry and many activities are free, the house games, show bags, face painting and lucky dips are all purchased through tickets and tokens. The sale of these items goes towards funding this event for this year and years to come.

What can you do now?

SAVE the DATE- Friday 5th April, 3pm to 7pm

PRE-PURCHASE TOKENS & SHOW BAGS- New this year, available online now- BOOK HERE.

Do you have a stall or something you would like to sell/showcase at the event? We have a few spots remaining. Submit your EOI- HERE.

Please share with your friends.

We look forward to bringing you further updates.

We invite you to join us for our first combined family Mass for 2024 which will be held on Saturday 16 March 2024.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and celebrate the shared values of our two school communities.

Before Mass, join us for a friendly game of cricket. Our Parish Priests enjoy a little bit of healthy competition and are excited to play alongside our students and families of all abilities.

Light refreshments will also be available, so you can mingle and make new friends with our combined school community.

Be sure to mark your calendars: Saturday, March 16th at St Brendan’s Church, Lake Munmorah.

Please RSVP here.

Dear St Brigid Community,

Road Safety is a shared responsibility- how you can help.

As the Central Coast’s population increases, schools on Carters Road are experiencing congestion during the peak morning and afternoon periods. This is placing pressure on the surrounding road environments and our neighbours.

Please find attached information provided by the Central Coast Council.

Specific to St Brigid’s, we ask parents/carers and families to consider the following:

1. Have children walk to College or walk from a ‘drop off point’ outside of Carters Road.
2. Drop off/pick up in designated areas as quickly as possible.
3. Carpool for drop off/pick up where appropriate.

Staff Car Park

All parents/carers are reminded that the Staff Carpark (Third gate) is restricted to staff/contractors and deliveries. Families should not be using this space for drop off/pick-ups due to limited space and safety reasons.

Thank you.

Congratulations Jett! Jett raised $1,630.00 for the McGrath foundation!

That’s an amazing effort for a great cause!

The Year 12 HSC exams have finally finished!  The students were amazing over the course of the four weeks.  Each of them came in with high spirits and ready to give it their best efforts.  Our Presiding Officer Christine is always impressed with each of the students.  She regularly commented on our students’ respect, care for one another and ability to give it their best in each of the exams.

I would also like to acknowledge the amazing work of Chrstine.  The work of a Presiding Officer begins early in the year and Christine is always well organised and prepared for each and every exam.  This makes the students transition into the exam period both easy and comfortable.  Her presences, calm approach and care for our students is nothing short of amazing.  She has the ability to understand each of our students and make sure each exam allows them to put their best foot forward.

We have had three wonderful years with Christine and are very grateful.  This is Chris’ last year with us as she plans on travelling and spending time with family and grandkids.  All the staff, the Year 12s and I are very thankful for her time and support.

Groovin the Green is back again next year.  Mark the date in your calendar … 5 April 2024.

If you would like to register an expression of interest to be a food vendor or stall holder, click the link below.

https://forms.office.com/r/XJLrsjwsGd

Every year, at Christmas time, ‘Connecting Catholic Coasties’ hold a Christmas Fete & Celebrations! This year, it will be held at Mackillop Catholic College, with all students invited from Years 7-12. There will be students attending from high schools all across our Diocese including St Peters, St Josephs, Mackillop and St Brigid’s.

Please read the information below and on the attached flyer. Then secure your spot via the Compass Event called “CHRISTMAS FETE- Connecting Catholic Coasties”.

GAMES, MUSIC, COMPETITIONS, FOOD, DANCING, TESTIMONIES, FUN.

When: Friday 24th November 4:30pm-7pm

Where: Mackillop Catholic College

Cost: $10 per student via Compass Event.

Food: Dinner & drinks are provided.

Bring your gold coins for the fete beforehand.

Dress Code: Christmas Attire! PRIZES FOR THE BEST DRESSED AND COSTUMES!

We are also running a toy drive for the Vinnies Christmas Appeal.

Limited spots are available so get in quick.