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St Brigid's Primary School Ballan
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98 Inglis Street
Ballan VIC 3342
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P: 03 5368 1015
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St Brigid's Primary School Ballan

98 Inglis Street
Ballan VIC 3342

Phone: 03 5368 1015
Email: administration@sbballan.catholic.edu.au

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Upcoming Events

15 May
SEED Experience Day (Year 5)

All day

21 May
SAC Meeting

All day

2 Jun
Parents & Friends Meeting

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

6 Jun
Student Free Day

All day

9 Jun
King's Brithday

All day

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  • Volunteer Responsibility Agreement Form

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Newsletter April 23rd, 2025

  • Weekly Prayer
  • Welcome Back to Term 2
  • ANZAC Day - Friday 25th April, 2025
  • School Uniform
  • Inform & Empower
  • Bunnings BBQ - Saturday 26th April, 2025
  • Professional Photos
  • Hot Lunches Resume - Friday 2nd May
  • Whole School Prayer/Assembly
  • School Counsellor/Pastoral Care
  • Mother’s Day
  • NCCD Parent Information Sheet
  • Enrolments are open
  • Preschool Story Time at St Brigid’s
  • Key Dates to Remember
  • Birthdays
  • Gordon & Bungaree Parish News
  • Community News & Events
  • SZapp Mobile Application - St Brigid's communication in one place!
  • Change of Details

Weekly Prayer

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This week we join together in heartfelt remembrance and deep gratitude for the life and legacy of Pope Francis. His ongoing commitment to compassion, justice and the transformative power of education has inspired countless lives across the globe. With humility and love, he called upon each of us – students, communities, educators and leaders alike, to walk gently with one another and with God.

Pope Francis reminded us that education is not only about knowledge, but about forming hearts capable of understanding, peace and empathy. His messages to young people were always filled with hope and encouragement, urging them to be builders of bridges, not walls.

His life was a living testimony of service and simplicity, a true shepherd who carried the concerns of the poor and the marginalised in his heart. As a Catholic community, we are blessed to have been guided by his wisdom and his deep love for humanity.

As part of our Whole School Prayer/Assembly, to honour Pope Francis’ memory, we invite our school community to take a moment in prayer and reflection at St Brigid's Church on Monday 28th April at 2:30pm facilitated by Year 4/5S.

Welcome Back to Term 2

We hope that you all had a wonderful Easter break with your loved ones. We are very excited to welcome all children back to school today as we commence Term 2.

This term, we look forward to a fantastic journey of learning, growth and connection. From engaging classroom experiences to special events and celebrations, there’s so much to look forward to.

ANZAC Day - Friday 25th April, 2025

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This Friday 25th April is ANZAC Day. Due to upgrades work in A.A. McLean Reserve, the 2025 Ballan Dawn Service will be held at the Ballan Fire Brigade, 27 Fisken Street, starting at 6:00am. At this service, our School Captains will provide a short presentation about WW1 Australian Defence Force members.

Additionally, St Brigid’s students will be invited to march in uniform and with our school banner with Veterans and Emergency Services groups during the 2025 ANZAC Day Afternoon March.

Details of the ANZAC Day March and Afternoon Service are:

  • Ballan March: 12:45 PM – March participants assemble at the Ballan RSL Hall, 146 Inglis Street, Ballan.
  • Ballan March: 1:00 PM – commencement of the March from the RSL Hall to the Ballan Cenotaph, 125 Inglis Street, Ballan.
  • Cenotaph Service: 1:15 PM – commencement of Afternoon Service at the Ballan Cenotaph.

If your child is interested in participating in the ANZAC Day March commencing at 1:00pm and Afternoon Service, please ring the school office on (03) 5368 1015 as soon as possible and prior to 3:30pm on Thursday 24th April, 2025.

All St Brigid’s Primary School staff and students attending ANZAC Day Services are encouraged to proudly wear their own medals and/or the medals of family members.

School Uniform

This term we make the transition from summer to winter uniform and as the weather is quite unpredictable, either summer or winter uniform will be acceptable for weeks 1 and 2. Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct summer or winter uniform including bringing the St Brigid’s school bag to and from school daily.

Children will be encouraged to wear their hats on days where the UV rating is 3 and above. 

Children are required to continue to wear the correct sports uniform each Tuesday and Wednesday.

The St Brigid’s winter uniform consists of the following:

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Inform & Empower

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Delivery: Community Webinar

Presenter: Martin McGauran & Carley McGauran

Date: Thursday May 15th

Time: 7.30pm (90 mins)

Please register using the following link:

bit.ly/CommunityWebinarMay15

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Bunnings BBQ - Saturday 26th April, 2025

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One of the P&F committees biggest fundraisers the Bunnings BBQ is back - save the date 26 April 2025!
We are looking for volunteers on the day to help in 2hrs timeslots with cooking and serving.

Please complete the following short survey to indicate your interest and preferred timeslot.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F666FHC

Professional Photos

This week, we welcome Photographer Kevin Cummins (Modular Media) who will be visiting St Brigid’s to continue taking professional photos of our school in action.

Hot Lunches Resume - Friday 2nd May

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Hot lunches will recommence Friday 2nd May via the online ordering system - Spriggy Schools on SZapp.

Volunteers

We have re-introduce a roster looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve lunches on each Friday. Ideally 2 helpers are required.

If you are available to help out on a Friday between 11.30am-1.00pm please contact the school office with your dates (valid Working with Children Check is required).

The children really enjoy hot lunches and this can only happen with the help of volunteers!

Please find below an updated menu.

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Whole School Prayer/Assembly

Whole School Prayer/ Assembly will continue to take place on a fortnightly basis at St Brigid’s Church on Monday afternoons from 2:30pm.

Term 2 dates:

  • Monday 28th April, 2025 @ 2:30pm - Year 4/5S facilitating
  • Monday 12th May, 2025 @ 2:30pm - Foundation C facilitating
  • Monday 26th May, 2025 @ 2:30pm - Year 2/3M facilitating
  • Monday 23rd June, 2025 @ 2:30pm - Foundation A facilitating

School Counsellor/Pastoral Care

Suzanne Beaver will again be at St Brigids every Tuesday this year. 

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Suzanne is available for individual sessions with children. Common issues addressed are managing strong emotions, self esteem, friendship issues, anxiety, and family challenges such as illness, grief and separation.

Suzanne is also available for individual sessions with parents. Topics can include a range of parenting challenges, i.e. managing strong emotions, school reluctance, helping your child form strong friendships, and helping your child to navigate family separation.

Suzanne can also assist you in finding the right external support for your child and family.

This is a great service provided right here at school. Please don't hesitate to contact Suzanne with any concerns you might have. Contact Suzanne by phone on a Tuesday or by email any day sbeaver@sbballan.catholic.edu.au.

You can also access the service through the office or your classroom teacher.

Mother’s Day

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NCCD Parent Information Sheet

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Enrolments are open

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Preschool Story Time at St Brigid’s

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Key Dates to Remember

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All of the timetabled events (to date) for the school year can be found on our school calendar which can be accessed through PAM and via this newsletter.

2025, Term 2

Friday 25th April

ANZAC Day

Saturday 26th April

P & F Bunningss BBQ

Monday 28th April

Whole School Assembly/Prayer - 2:30pm

Year 4/5S facilitating

Monday 5th May

Parents & Friends Meeting - 3:15pm

Thursday 8th May 

Mother's Day Stall

Friday 9th May

Mother's Day Breakfast & Liturgy

Cross Country event

Monday 12th May

Whole School Assembly/Prayer 2:30pm

Foundation C facilitating

Thursday 15th May

SEED Experience Day - Year 5

Inform & Empower Community Webinar 7:30pm 

Tuesday 20th May

LFBF - Day 2

Wednesday 21st May

SAC Meeting 4:30pm

Monday 26th May

Whole School Assembly/Prayer 2:30pm

Year 2/3M facilitating

Monday 2nd June

Parents & Friends Meeting 3:15pm

Friday 6th June

Student Free Day

Monday 9th June

King's Birthday Public Holiday

Monday 23rd June

Whole School Assembly/Prayer 2:30pm

Foundation C facilitating

Friday 4th July

Last day Term 2 - 2:20pm finish

Birthdays

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April 22 - Morgan Gray
April 23 - Onora Lakey
April 25 - Ruben Borg
April 25  - Darcy James
April  25  - Axle Primerano
April 29 - Addison Taylor
May 4 - Anaya Bamford
May 6 - Xzaviar Zammit- de Leur
May 11 - Adelaide Loft
May  11  - Alice  Loft
May  11  - Roczen  Mead
May 12 - Alyssa Muldeary
May  13  - Heidi  Edwards
May  15  - Scarlett  Tatchell
May  17  - Ash  Arthur
May  20  - Ailie  Ogrowsky-Sharp
May  20  - Violette  Ogrowsky-Sharp
May  22  - Freddie Lynch
May  29  - Amelia  Borg

Gordon & Bungaree Parish News

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Vigil Mass

Sat 6:30pm

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Sun 9:00am

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Sun 10:30am

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Community News & Events

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SZapp Mobile Application - St Brigid's communication in one place!

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SZappp Mobile Application is a fantastic way for communicating and making information or resources available to our St Brigid's school community. 

Please follow the instructions in the below guide on how to install the SZappp and register an email account for communication. 

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Change of Details

Notification Form

It is imperative that our records are kept up to date for contact, census and funding purposes. If you have a change of address, phone number, email address, occupation or similar, please notify the school office as soon as possible. This form provides a quick and easy way to let us know.

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