St Bernadette's Primary School

Good afternoon and welcome to the Week 5 school newsletter for Term 1.

Another fun week here at school, I hope you have enjoyed the week off homework and have managed to take a little time to relax! I managed to get out with a couple of mates to watch the first game of the footy last night. Can I ask that you all keep Miss Ryan in your thoughts as she comes to terms with how good Carlton are not going to be this season… 😆

Grass Recovery

After being consoled by a couple of parents this week, I just want you all to know that we are starting to make a plan for the grass in the centre of the school. Over the school holiday period, a controller in the junior play area unfortunately went unnoticed for over a week during a very hot spell. We had been trying to help it recover; however, combined with the recent hot weather and the high level of foot traffic from our students, the grass has become quite worn and stressed (It’s a sand pit!). We are currently exploring practical solutions to allow the area some time to recover and regenerate, while still ensuring students have safe and enjoyable spaces to play. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to restore this much-loved part of our playground. It is likely we will need to fence it off in the coming weeks.

Swimming Carnival

We look forward to our Year 3–6 Swimming Carnival next Friday 13th March which is always a highlight on the school calendar. The day promises plenty of energy, friendly competition and house spirit, as students challenge themselves in the pool and cheer on their classmates. Events like this are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate participation, perseverance and teamwork, while enjoying a healthy dose of fun.

We still need another 7 parent helpers so if you are able to help out on the day, please email the office. We thank our staff and parent volunteers in advance for their support in ensuring the day runs smoothly and safely, and we look forward to a fantastic carnival atmosphere.

Book Fair

Our School Book Fair was a wonderful success this week, creating great excitement among the students – last day on Monday! We are sincerely grateful to our dedicated organisers who generously gave their time and energy to set up, manage and pack away the event so smoothly. Thank you also to our families for your enthusiastic support - every purchase helps to place new books and resources into our classrooms and library. Your support truly makes a difference and helps us continue to nurture a vibrant reading culture within our school community.

Naplan Years 3 and 5

Next week our Year 3 and Year 5 students will participate in NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy). NAPLAN provides a snapshot of student progress in reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy, and is just one part of a much broader assessment picture. We encourage families to help their child approach the week calmly and confidently. The most important supports are simple ones: ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, arrives at school on time, and is reassured that this is simply an opportunity to show what they know. Remind them that effort matters more than perfection, and that they are well prepared. A calm, positive message from home makes a significant difference to how children experience the week, so thank you for your anticipated efforts.

And finally, the Drive-through…

Our new Drive-Through and carpark marking has been working really well! I can’t thank people enough for slowing down and looking out for our community. Just a reminder that there is a large ‘No Stopping’ section on the corner as you turn into the front of the school. Please keep this clear at all times.

Pedestrians need to walk across and people using the blue bays at the front can also get around the line if it is clear. Thanks a heap!

Have an amazing weekend!

Geordie

Wellness Week

This week was WELLNESS WEEK at St Bernadette’s, a time to nurture the wellbeing of our whole community. Throughout the week, students took part in activities that promoted positive mental health, kindness, gratitude, physical activity and connection with others. Student exchanged Jars of Joy with their Buddy Class and Pre-Primary to Year 6 joined together to create a virtual Friendometer on the oval! All students were gifted with a fridge magnet to display at home to help them remember the Friendship Facts and to use the Friendometer to reflect on our relationships and friendships at home. For ways to use these resources with your children, please make sure you sign up for a free parent membership via https://urstrong.com/parents/ .

Wellbeing Week is a reminder that learning flourishes when we feel safe, supported and balanced. We look forward to continuing to embrace simple practices that help us slow down, care for ourselves and one another, and strengthen the positive culture that makes our school such a special place to belong.

Indonesian Incursion 9 March 2026

Suara" is an Indonesian word meaning "sound," "voice," or "noise". They are also a performance group who are touring our school next week. Years 3,4,5 and 6 will experience a rhythmic incursion at school on Monday 9th March complete with unique music, dance, culture, and language activities.

We welcome Suara to our school and look forward to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our Indonesian people.

Last minute messages to students

We know plans can change, but passing along last-minute messages to students at the end of the day is tricky and not always possible. To help keep things calm, safe, and on time, please let your child know about any transportation or dismissal changes before school starts or have an agreed back up plan (eg.If I'm not at the classroom, please go to kiss & drop)

If however, something urgent comes up during the day, please call the front office as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to help.

Bathroom access before & after school

A quick reminder that if your child needs to use the toilet before or after school, please use the junior or senior student toilets, near the undercover area. The admin bathroom is reserved for staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

Subway Lunch – Swimming Carnival Years 3 - 6

$9.00 – Six-inch sub and drink combo (Plus an admin fee of $0.25) which will be delivered to the Aqua Jetty.

Personalise orders with below options:

Drinks: Chocolate milk, Water, Apple juice
Bread: White roll, Wheat roll, Wrap, Gluten free wrap
Fillings: Chicken, Ham, Salami, Veggie delight,Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Tomato Sauce, Mayo

Please Note: One meal order per person, options available to add additional orders. Parents and teachers are also able to order. Orders Close: 8am Thursday 12th March 2026

If you require support with placing the order online contact Debbie Little via the St Bernadette’s CPS Port Kennedy P&F Facebook group or email pnf.sbcps@gmail.com ($1.50 Admin fee will be donated back to the P&F).

Head to: School Lunch Online | Australias favourite online ordering - School Lunch Online

When you first log in, please complete your Contact Information and add your Family Members. You can then use the My Orders link to start placing orders.

Kindy - Year 6 School Photo's

More information will be provided shortly

What an incredible weekend of Tee-Ball!

Huge congratulations to Andrew P, Jet S and Nate S who competed in the 2026 Under 11 A Division State Championships.

The team was unstoppable all tournament — finishing undefeated with 5 straight wins and bringing home the GOLD medal 🥇🏆 So proud of you boys — what an outstanding achievement! 🎉

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/

Year 3 & 5 Naplan - Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 March

Year 3 - 6 Swimming Carnival - Friday 13 March

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.

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:

https://portkennedy.perthcatholic.org.au/