St Bernadette's Primary School
NEWSLETTER |WEEK 9 TERM 1 2026
As we arrive at the end of Term 1, we also find ourselves in the heart of the most sacred time of the Christian year. Today the Church marks Holy Thursday, tomorrow we enter the solemnity of Good Friday, and on Sunday we celebrate the great joy of Easter – the Resurrection of Jesus.
For us as Christians, Easter is the foundation of our hope. We believe that through His death and Resurrection, Jesus conquered death and opened the way for all of us to experience new life in Him. The Easter story reminds us that even in moments of difficulty, disappointment or darkness, renewal and hope are always possible. It is a message that sits at the heart of our school community and the way we seek to care for and support one another each day.
As this term draws to a close, I would like to sincerely thank our students, families and staff for a wonderful Term 1. It has been a term marked by cooperation, kindness, goodwill and a shared commitment to making our school a place where every child can grow and flourish. The partnership between home and school continues to be one of our greatest strengths, and we are very grateful for your ongoing engagement and support.
Over the coming days many families will enjoy the fun of unwrapping and eating some delicious chocolate Easter eggs. Alongside the laughter and treats, it can also be a great opportunity to pause, gather our children and help them reflect with gratitude on the many blessings in their lives - including their faith, their family, their friends, their healthy bodies, our wonderful school, all the special opportunities they are given each day and so much more. Developing a spirit of gratitude is a powerful buffer against stress, anxiety, depression and a, gentle remedy that heals and connects.
May the Easter season bring you all peace, joy and despite all that is going on in the world, a renewed sense of hope.
This holiday break will be an opportunity for us to get a number of jobs completed throughout the school from a capital and maintenance perspective. It is going to be a very busy few weeks and I hope that when you return, there will be lots to celebrate!
We wish all our families a safe and restful Easter break, we also hope that the Eagles continue their amazing winning streak and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for a fantastic Term 2.
All the best and safe travels.
Regards
Geordie
Let Faith Rise this Easter
Easter is a time to renew our faith and embrace life with hope.
May the gift of this holy day guide your path with peace and positivity.
Fundraising Bake Sale
Our parish community is excited to host a fundraising bake sale in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Bernadette on Sunday, April 19, following the 9:00am Mass.
We would love for you to be part of this special fundraising effort, with proceeds going towards future parish projects. If you are interested, we kindly invite you to bring along some of your favourite homemade baked goodies to share.
We would love for you to stay a while, enjoy some delicious treats, have a chat, and be part of a warm and welcoming parish social.
We look forward to celebrating together!”
Absentees
Please remember to complete an absentee form whenever your child is away from school. This helps us keep accurate attendance records and meet reporting requirements. Notification must be in writing and can be submitted via our website - https://stbernadettes.wa.edu.au/families
Thank you for your cooperation.
Huge congratulations to Atrell H, Cal A, Ollie B, Harry C, and Austin H whose team finished both League and Playoff Winners in their Saturday Futsal Division. Cal A and Harry C were also selected for the Team of the Season for their division. Hunter C's team finished League Winners and back to back summer Playoff Champions for their Saturday division. His team also competed in the Sunday League, where they were both League and Playoff runners up. He was also selected for the Sunday Team of the Season. Amazing work boys, well done!!
Year 2 - 6 Piano, Guitar & Drum lessons 2026
Keyed Up Music is the largest music school providing music lessons for kids in Perth. With over 550 guitar students per week, the professional guitar teachers at Keyed Up know how to not only teach guitar competently to your child but also engage, inspire and create learning opportunities for them. Coupled with some basic practice discipline and good ol’ fashioned grit, there are simply no limits to your child’s musical potential! They too could be a Rock n’ Roll star of the 21st Century.
Guitar and Drum lessons are held at Bernie's after school on a Tuesday & Thursday. Please hop onto the Keyed Up Music website for more information - https://www.keyedupmusic.com.au/
A reminder for our families
Our school canteen is only open on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Orders can be placed online via the Spriggy App before 8.30am
or in person at the canteen.
Term Dates 2026
2026 TERM DATES:
Term 1: Mon 2 February – Thur 2 April
Term 2: Mon 20 April – Fri 3 July: Pupil Free Day 29 May 2026
Term 3: Tues 21 July – Fri 25 Sept: Pupil Free Days 3 & 4 September 2026
Term 4: Tues 13 Oct – Thurs 11 December
In the Catholic tradition, our parish and school are closely connected.
The parish, led by Father Giovanni, provides spiritual leadership and is responsible for ensuring we nurture students’ faith alongside academic learning. The school supports the parish by helping children grow in Catholic values, preparing them for sacraments, and encouraging family participation in parish life.
It’s essentially a partnership — the parish is the faith community, and the school is one of its key ministries. For more information about our Parish, please click here:
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Email: admin@stbernadettes.wa.edu.au
Website: https://stbernadettes.wa.edu.au
Location: 252 Grand Ocean Boulevard, Port Kennedy WA, Australia
Phone: (08) 9593 4066
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbernadettescps/