A Place of Community and Friendship

The transition from primary school to high school is a steep learning curve for not only our students but for parents too, so meeting other parents is a great way to share in the experience. We have two initiatives at Brigidine aimed at welcoming our Year 7 parents to the College community: Mums Lunch and Supper Groups, and Brigo Dads.

In early March we continued the tradition of our Year 7 Mums Lunch and Supper Groups. These groups have been running for almost 40 years with many of the original groups still meeting today. This year we hosted more than 60 mums all keen to form new friendships.

Brigo Dads, now in its third year, is a chance for dads with a daughter in Year 7 to meet and get to know one another in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This year we were happy to welcome over 30 dads who came along and met some new faces over a glass of wine or a bottle of beer and a bite to eat.

We hope this year’s groups are the start of some great friendships that will continue for these parents long after their daughters have graduated.

PIP INMAN ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR