December 16 Newsletter

Dear Families,

As we head into the final few days of the 2024 school year, I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for all within our school community. 

To our students: Thank you for all that you contribute to our school community. Your energy and enthusiasm for learning is inspiring. Thank you for making St Brigid's Wynyard the school that it is.

To our staff: Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in your roles. I am greatly appreciative for your commitment to improvement, care for all and everything you do to support our students and families.

To our families: Thank you for your ongoing support and entrusting St Brigid's Catholic School with the education of your child/ren. It is a privilege to be part of your child's learning journey and one that we do not take for granted. Thank you to those families who are finishing their journey with us at SBW. We are greatly appreciative of your support and trust.

To our Grade 6 students: We hope that the time you have spent at SBW has equipped you with the virtues and skills to continue to be the best version of yourselves as you move onto the next chapter of your lives. You will be forever part of the SBW community and we look forward to observing your successes from a distance.

As we conclude the school year I leave you with the following prayer:

Loving Father, as we come to the end of the year we turn to you in confidence and place any difficult relationships into the healing hands of Jesus, your Son.

Enable us to leave behind any pain of the past and any regrets or bitterness, entrusting the past to your mercy, the present to your love, and the future to your providence.

Help us appreciate more the need to keep a good balance in our lives.

May this upcoming holiday period be for us a time of rest and recreation to help restore us and re-create us in your image and likeness, as we enjoy more of the love and presence of our families, on whom we ask your blessing.

Amen.

I wish all within our community a safe and restful holiday. I look forward to seeing everyone back at SBW in 2025.

Thank you again for your ongoing support,

Nic Saltmarsh

Principal

End of Year Reports were published through the Compass App on Friday. If you have any trouble downloading your child’s report, please contact the school office for assistance.

As we finish up the school year, we also say farewell to a couple of staff members:

Letitia Browne: Letitia has worked at SBW since 2021 and has primarily taught in the early years. Letitia always puts student outcomes- social, emotional and academic, at the forefront of her practice. She uses exemplary teaching practice and strives for continual improvement. Letitia will be joining Sacred Heart Ulverstone for 12 months. All the best for 2025 Letitia, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2026.

Amy Pegg: Amy has worked at SBW since 2020 and during this time has primarily taught in the middle years. Amy's students recognise her kindness and gentle approach to her work. Amy won't be fully leaving us- we will continue to hear her voice when our school song plays every day! Thank you Amy for your contributions to our school community and we wish you all the best for your next chapter at St Anthony's Riverside. 

Georgia Loone: Georgia has been apart of the SBW community since 2018. She has had multiple roles across the school and has taught in many grades. Georgia has also been our Technologies Key Teacher for many years and her expertise have led to positive student and school outcomes in this area. Georgia's smile and relationship building will be missed by all in our community. Thank you Georgia for everything you have contributed to our school and we wish you all the best as you return to Launceston.

Virginia Smith. Virginia has been part of the SBW community since 2010 as both a parent and educator. Virginia has taught in the early years, led our SETUP for Success program, been our First Nations Key Teacher and has most recently been a member of our leadership team with a specialised literacy leader role. Virginia's professionalism and quest for improvement are just two qualities she will be taking with her to St Peter Chanel in her new role as Deputy Principal. Thank you Virginia for your commitment and efforts over the past 15 years and all the best for the next stage in your journey. 

Congratulations to the following 2025 Grade 6 students who have been appointed as either school or house captain next year.

School Captains: Hurley and Katelyn 

Brigid House Captains: Maya and Stefan

Joseph House Captains: Charlotte and Nash

Patrick House Captains: Theo and Ari

Well done to all Grade 5 students who put their hands up for these leadership positions. 

Please see below our 2025 welcome letter that has also been sent out on COMPASS. Individual welcome letters for classes have also been shared via COMPASS with 2025 classes. 

Term Dates 2025 - for students