St Bernadette's Primary School

Good afternoon everyone,

Big thanks to our parents for helping their children to return enthusiastically, ready to learn, reconnect, and embrace the opportunities ahead.

Today, we gathered as a school community for our Anzac Day ceremony. It was a respectful and meaningful service, and I extend my sincere thanks to all who were involved in organising and leading this important event on the school calendar. As we look ahead to the long weekend and enjoy the Monday public holiday, may we also take time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of all our soldiers - the brave men and women who gave and still give so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. Their courage and service will always be remembered with deep gratitude.

The playground is one of the most important places for children to learn some of life’s lessons, however these often take time. Navigating the ups and downs can be challenging, particularly for younger children who are still developing the skills they need to manage their emotions and develop quality relationships. At times, they may act impulsively, see things only from their own point of view, struggle to follow the rules of a game, feel jealous of others, experience moments of being left out and they may even say things that are unkind or untrue. These moments, while difficult, are a natural and important part of growing up.

Our role as parents and teachers is to walk alongside them, to support, guide and encourage, and help them to make increasingly kind, thoughtful, generous, fair and respectful choices. Growth does not happen overnight; it requires time, patience, and a strong belief that, with consistent support, guidance, challenge and care, every child will get there in the end. Parents, thank you again for working with us on your child’s journey.

A big ‘shout out’ to some of our Year 6 students who have been mentoring our Year 2 students during soccer games throughout the end of last term and again this week. These students have truly risen to the challenge, modelling not only how to play the game, but also how to follow the rules, show good sportsmanship, and manage big emotions when things don’t go their way. Their patience, leadership, and willingness to support our younger students has been wonderful to see, and they are making a positive difference in helping build a more inclusive and respectful playground for all. Well done!

Enjoy the long weekend and all the very best

Geordie

Welcome to the following students, Akira S in KGR, Oliver D in PPR, Phoebe N in 1B and Jayne-Lexi D in 3B. We hope you've settled in well and are enjoying being part of our school community.

The following students will be receiving Merit Awards at next week's Assembly, which starts at 8.50am in the undercover area. Family and friends are welcome to join us.

Our senior Interschool Soccer Carnival is being held on the 14 May at Larkhill Sports stadium, if anyone is willing to umpire on the day please email the office.

Rainbows Starting: Term 2 , 30th April

This term we will be offering the Rainbows Program for students from Years Pre-Primary to Year 6 on a Thursday afternoon straight after school until 4pm. The Rainbows Program is a peer-support program facilitated by our staff who have become accredited to support children grieve and grow after loss. This is a free program offered by the school to support our students through whatever challenges they may be experiencing. These issues can include a change in family circumstances, loss of a family member, or adjustment to changes in their life.

If you think your child would benefit from being part of this nurturing and supportive program please register your child via this form - Rainbows 2026 – Fill in form

Thank-you,

Mrs Deshon.

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.

If your child is partaking in the sacrament of Reconciliation this year, you should have received a form to take to masses with you and be signed by Fr G. If you have not received this, please see below:

Change of Date! Kindy students will now be hosting a morning tea on Thursday 30 April, more information to follow.

A reminder that our Mother's Day Stall Gifts are available for purchase for $7.00 per gift on the Spriggy Schools app! 💐 Give your child the opportunity to choose a special gift for Mum, Grandma, or a special caregiver. Orders close on 1st May 2026.

ANZAC Day Public Holiday Monday 27 April

Year 3 Reconciliation Retreat Day - Tuesday 28 April

Year 1R Assembly - Friday 1st May

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/

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.

Please note that as this is a live calendar, dates and times may change occasionally.

2026 TERM DATES:

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:

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

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/