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Groovin the Green

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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.

St Brigid’s and St Brendan’s Combined Family Mass

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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.

College Swimming Carnival

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Our whole College community carnivals can be such exciting events, full of energy and competitive spirit and our 2024 swimming carnival was a great way to start 2024 off with the first of many College events.

The atmosphere at Swansea Swim Centre was next level among our students, staff, and Parents.

It’s such a pleasure to see laughter, smiles and our students enjoying themselves alongside their peers and teachers.

Well done to Walker house on being over all winners for 2024, congratulations Walker House.  A well deserving congratulations to all our winners on the day and age champions for 2024.

Best of luck to those students traveling to Homebush next week for Broken Bay carnival.

Year 11 Agriculture Farm Case Study

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On Monday Year 11 Agriculture students went to Tocal College for their Farm Case Study on the Dairy.  Students were able to talk with the Dairy Farm manager, Matt Brett, about agribusiness and farm management practices.  They were also fortunate enough to meet Agronomist, Carol Rose, who discusses soil and pasture health and its importance to the farm system.

A big thank you to Matt, Carol and as always our guide Sandy, for and amazing day!

Catholic Schools NSW – Golf Selections

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Congratulations to the following students on their selection to trial for Catholic Schools NSW Golf team: Blake C of Year 8, Kiara CJ of year 10, and Ryan C of year 12.

These students will play at Belmont Golf Club on Monday the 11th of March in anticipation for place on the Catholic School NSW golf team.

Best of luck to you all.

Girls Touch Football

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Congratulations to our Open and Under 15 girls Touch Football teams for their effort and sportsmanship, last Monday down at Nolan’s reserve.  Celebrating your efforts and commitment you all put into each game can be just as important as winning.  It shows resilience and dedication, which are valuable qualities both on and off the field.  That’s a great attitude to have!

Joining the girls on the day were some of our Open and Under 15 boys, who came along for Broken Bay selection trials due to their day being cancelled.  It takes courage to put yourself out there and try for selection not alongside your teammates.  Whether they make it or not, the experience of putting in the effort and striving for a goal is invaluable.  We wish all the best of luck with team announcements.

Special report: Toxic Achievement Culture

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Toxic achievement culture is a critical societal issue where an individual’s self-worth is entangled to their academic or extracurricular achievements. This culture is not merely about striving for success; it represents a deep-seated belief that a student’s value is solely dependent on their performance, often propelled by intense external pressures from parents, schools, and society. The concept of toxic achievement has recently been outlined in a book that sheds light on this phenomenon, highlighting the dark consequences of a culture obsessed with success.

Toxic achievement is becoming increasingly prevalent, characterised by excessive competition, unrealistic expectations, and a singular focus on results. This culture is also being aggravated by parental expectations, peer competition, a relentless comparison ethos, as well as being compounded by social media. It stems from a shift towards individualism where personal achievements are being equated with self-worth.

This relentless drive to excel is leading many students to prioritise accolades over genuine learning and personal growth, often at the expense of their own wellbeing and interpersonal relationships. Some students are overfilling their schedules with activities aimed to “get ahead”. However, the consequences are proving to be detrimental on students’ mental and physical health resulting in burnout and heightened stress levels.

As adult carers, we need to advocate for a more balanced and holistic approach to achievement, emphasising the importance of resilience, wellbeing, and the pursuit of diverse interests. There is nothing wrong with having ambition, but it’s crucial to ensure that this desire doesn’t push our young people into a toxic cycle of achievement and make them feel they must achieve in order to matter.

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Results – Pathways & Partnerships ‘CSBB Enterprise in the Community’ finals competition

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We are thrilled to announce the outstanding results of the Pathways & Partnerships ‘CSBB Enterprise in the Community’ finals competition, which unfolded at the Caroline Chisholm Centre last term.

St Brigid’s is proud to announce that our students placed third!

This is a remarkable achievement for our Year 9 and 10 students who participated both at school and at CSBB for the finals.

The competition required students to tackle real-world business challenges that were brought to them by local business owners. They then had to deliver winning presentations to judges, fellow students, teachers, and special guests. This took great courage and an exceptional understanding of business.

A big thank you goes to our ever-supportive teachers for their guidance, and to the very trusting business owners, who mentored our teams. Their willingness to share their time and expertise is instrumental to the success of this competition.

This competition is a great example of growth, collaboration and celebration of our future business people.

You can watch the video here.