St Brigid’s College Horsham | News 22 Term 4

NEWSLETTERSt Brigid’s College Horsham | 97 Robinson Street, Horsham VIC 3400(03) 5382 3545 | www.stbc.vic.edu.au 16th Oct 2020

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FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Parents/Guardians,Fourth term brings very mixed emotions to our Year 12 students. The feelings of rapture as the end of an era draws nigh tempered by the harsh reality that this has been one of the most disjointed and difficult years they have had to endure. A number of Year 12 students have stated that they are not ready to leave! We wish our students well for

their remaining time at St Brigid’s and hope that their focus and effort never wane from the ultimate purpose of many long years of secondary education.It has been life-giving to be at school this week, with some normality returning to everyone’s life. The presence of face masks and social distancing are stark reminders of the time in which we live, but the resilience of the St Brigid’s College community members in their positivity at being back together has been wonderful. I thank families for your enormous efforts throughout remote learning and for having students appropriately attired and supported to return to school this week. I congratulate our amazing students and staff on the spirit with which they have embraced the return to onsite learning.As families, it is important that we continue to remember the volume of change 2020 has thrust upon us. Returning to school and concentrating on our relationships and our learning requires a building up again of our social/emotional stamina. Be prepared for young people to display different expressions of fatigue as they readjust to life at school. If we can display calm and reinforce our love and affection as a constant, to counter the other changes taking place in their lives, we will provide valuable support in another time of change. Remember also, that the St Brigid’s College staff team are here to help, and if your child is finding the return to school difficult, please talk to us, and we will see if we can make this current change easier.

YEAR 12 2020

Our amazing Year 12 cohort now enter a very important time in their final year of school and their lives. This is a time of extraordinary pressure for them as they try to refocus and finish the year off in a positive frame of mind. Their teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure constant support and students have responded to this well. The graduation class of 2020 has experienced a final year of secondary education like no other, with the constant uncertainty of what is to happen next.

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UPCOMING EVENTSMon 19th Oct - Thu 22nd Oct

Unit 3 / 4 Practice exams

Fri 23rd OctAFL Grand Final Public Holiday

Tue 27th OctYr 12 Final Liturgy 1.15pm

Wed 28th Oct - Fri 30th OctOutdoor Ed Canoe trip

Fri 30th OctYr 10 Drivers Ed

Mon 2nd NovYr 12 SWOTVAC all week

Yr 10 Driver’s Ed.

Tue 3rd NovMelbourne Cup holiday

Wed 4th Nov - Fri 6th NovYr 9 Camp

Mon 9th Nov - Fri 13th NovYr 9 Outdoor Ed camp

In their final month as students attending our College, let us all keep them in our daily prayer. I pray that they find the calmness and confidence to focus on completing their VCE examination preparation and VCAL concluding requirements and that their resilience and strength will support them to achieve that of which they are capable. We hope that their Year 12 experience will be the pathway to their dream and that it will continue to help them grow, achieve and serve the world. We hope that each of them will impact our society for the better, and they find a genuine vocation within it. All students currently undertaking a Unit 3&4 study will participate in trial examinations next week. These examinations provide our students the experience of the conditions related to each particular examinations and we wish them well for next week.

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TA Report Schedule Term 4Week ending Interviews this week

Week 2 Oct 16th Yr 12

Week 3 Oct 23rd Yr 11

Week 4 Oct 30th Yr 10

Week 5 Nov 6th Yr 9

Week 6 Nov 13th Yr 8

Week 7 Nov 20th Yr 7

Week 8 Nov 27th Catch up on Interviews

Week 9 Dec 4th No interviews

Week 10 Dec 11th No interviews

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Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College,

Peter GutteridgePrincipal

MARGARET SIMONDS BURSARIES

These bursaries honour the memory of Margaret Simonds and we give recognition to her visionary work in the adult educational field. The late Margaret Simonds was the founder of On Track Learning in the late 1980s and she established a network of local literacy coordinators around the region to provide volunteer tutors to literacy students. Margaret possessed the following qualities and attributes: Faith, Leadership, Innovation, Inner strength, Vision, Perseverance, Communication, Lateral thinking, Humour and Enterprise.

The recipients of these bursaries will possess and demonstrate these attributes and qualities. Margaret Simonds bursaries cover tuition fees up to the value of $1000 for students enrolled at St. Brigid’s for the 2021 year. These bursaries are available to any currently enrolled student from Year 7 through to Year 11 in 2020 except those students who have received these bursaries within the last three years. Application forms can be obtained from our website and must be returned by Monday, 2nd November. Late applications will not be accepted.

SUNSMART

Our clear expectation is that all students must own a College hat and wear this hat at recess and lunch-times. I urge parents to ensure that their children possess an approved hat or purchase one from Lowes in the Plaza. These hats are not meant to be a “fashion statement” but a functional protection against the sun.

COLLEGE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The AGM of our College Advisory Council will be held in the boardroom on Wednesday, October 21st commencing at 7.00pm.

STUDENT FREE DAYS

There will be no classes on next Friday, October 23rd (Grand Final Public holiday) and on Tuesday, 3rd November (Melbourne Cup Day)

RETURN TO SCHOOL | Wherever they go, no matter the weather, our students bring a little sunshine with them. It has been fantastic to have our St B's family all back together again at school!

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PLEASE ORDER YOUR LUNCH AND RECESS BETWEEN 8.30am AND 9.00am, WITH THE BAGS PROVIDED

RECESS LUNCH

Toasties 1.50 Chicken Burger 4.50 Cup-a-soup 2.00 Cheese Burger 4.00 Noodles in a cup 2.00 Conway Pastie 4.50 Fruit .50 Conway Sausage Roll 4.50 Biscuits .50 Conway plain pie 4.50 Dixie Cup 1.00 Conway Potato, Bacon, & Cheese 5.50 Calippo 1.00 Blasta Pasta Lasagne 4.50 Icy Twist 1.00 Jelly 1.00 Chips Pop Corn - sea salt TO CLEAR Hedgehog or Lemon Slice Mars Bar Mentos Fruit Tingles Peppermint Lifesavers Curly Wurly

1.50 .50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50

Salad Sandwich with Ham, Tuna or Chicken Grain/White bread Salad Roll, with Ham, Tuna or Chicken Grain/White bread Salad wrap with Ham, Tuna or chicken Salad Tubs – Fresh salad with chicken, ham or tuna & Balsamic , French or Mayo

5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00

DRINKS

Prima Tropical Fruit Box 1.50 Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee Milk 250 ml 2.00

Fresha Orange Juice 300ml 2.00 Cool Ridge Water 750ml 3.00

Fresha Orange Juice 500ml 3.00 Cool Ridge Water 600ml 2.00

Pepsi Max 375ml can 2.50

Solo No Sugar 375ml can 2.50

Lipton Ice Tea, Peach. Sugar Free 500ml 3.50

St Brigid’s College Canteen 2020

CAREERS NEWS

Topics this week include:• Information for University of TAFE applicants• Would you like to help people with eye

disorders?• Train to become a flight attendant• Charles Sturt University – revitalised Bachelor of

Arts• Focus on VET pathways• The A-Z of science careers• La Trobe University – new early entry program• Discover your career in health at Monash

University• Cyber Security event• STEM Careers Guide• UCAT ANZ• Federation University – webinars and podcasts• Endeavour College of Natural Health – Open

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Electrical Work Experience Expressions of Interest

Skillinvest, on behalf of a local Horsham Electrical Company are seeking expressions of interest for Secondary Students wishing to pursue a career within the Electrical field.

This is a great opportunity for a student who would be keen to become an Apprentice Electrician.

Ideally the candidate will be required to be • Reliable and hardworking• Be able to follow instructions• Be able to work part of a team

The successful student will be offered a trial and work experience and made lead to a full time Apprenticeship for the right candidate. For further details, please contact Shane Cross on 0418 564 890.

TO APPLY: Written applications including a resume and cover letter to be forwarded via our website www.skillinvest.com.au by 5pm 30th of October 2020

Skillinvest is an equal opportunity employer

Certificate 3 Hospitality Skillinvest, on behalf of a local Horsham Hotel are seeking applications from self motivated candidates wanting to undertake a Certificate 3 in Hospitality. This is a great opportunity for a person keen to start a career in the hospitality industry. Ideally the successful applicant will possess the following attributes:

• Great customer service • A genuine desire to learn the hotel industry and progress • Be able to work in a busy team environment • To be reliable, have a good attitude and desire to achieve

high quality work

This successful candidate will learn all aspects of the Hotel industry from the bar, kitchen, upstairs, front and back of house. For further details, please contact Shane Cross on 0418 564 890. TO APPLY: Written applications including a resume and cover letter to be forwarded via our website www.skillinvest.com.au by 5pm Friday the 30th of October 2020 Skillinvest is an equal opportunity employer

DRESS UP DAY | As part of our annual English Week celebrations next week, Thursday 22nd October will be our Dress Up Day. The theme for this year is 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds'. With prizes up for grabs, we look forward to seeing your creativity with

this one!

SPORTS ACADEMY | Deacon Briggs made the most of the Horsham Aquatic Centre, being open mornings for his Sports Academy class. Well done on your

dedication Deacon!

WELLNESS SERIES | "School Sports Victoria has partnered with Proactivity to present students with a Virtual Wellness series.The series includes four activity options that will progress over a four week period so that participants can see their skills and fitness improve.Sessions will be made available weekly and can be safely completed from home or school with minimal equipment needed. Each session is 30 minutes long and will teach the fundamental movements involved in each activity and will also include a challenge to finish off each lesson. Worksheets also accompany each Virtual Wellness Session so that teachers, students and parents can tie each activities learnings back to the Victorian Health & Physical Education curriculum. Activities on offer include Bootcamp (fitness class), Yoga, Karate and Street Dance." Click here

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