St Bernadette's Primary School

Our wonderful Year 6’s are back safe and sound after another fantastic few days at Forest Edge in Waroona. I am very pleased to report that students were very well behaved, and actively participated and supported one another during activities and challenges. Their behaviour and enthusiasm not only made the experience enjoyable for everyone involved, but also reflected the strong partnership between home and school. Thank you to our parents for your ongoing support in nurturing these values, and to our dedicated staff whose guidance and care ensured such a successful and memorable experience for all.

The Year 6 school camp is an important part of a child’s overall education, providing opportunities that simply cannot be replicated in the classroom. In a safe and largely unplugged environment, children develop independence, resilience and confidence as they step outside their usual routines. Through shared outdoor challenges and new experiences, they strengthen social skills, practise teamwork and build deeper friendships. Time away from home also encourages responsibility and personal growth, supporting their overall emotional wellbeing and leaving them with some great memories.

Thank you to parents for your trust and partnership in allowing your child to take part in this experience. Your encouragement and calm confidence helps your child approach camp with a positive mindset and an openness to growth.

I sincerely acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of our staff. School camps require significant planning, preparation and care, often extending well beyond the school day. Their commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, supported and included is what makes these experiences so successful and meaningful for all involved.

Next week is Wellness Week and we have plenty of activities planned across the school. More information will be shared next week.

As we head into the long weekend, I hope it brings your family the gift of unhurried time together - whether that’s a simple sleep-in, a shared meal, a visit with friends, or a quiet moment to recharge. May it be a chance to step away from the busyness of routines and return refreshed, ready for the weeks ahead. Wishing all our families a safe, restful and happy long weekend.

Take care and best wishes

Geordie

Assembly Friday 6 March

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.

2026 Student residential address collection

The Australian Government Department of Education (the department) would like to notify you that we have requested for your child’s school to provide residential address. Please see attached form.

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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.

Mobile phones & smart watches

To support learning and wellbeing, all mobile phones and smart watches are to be kept in the school office during the day. Students may collect them at the end of the day. Please have this conversation with your child and support us in keeping everyone safe and focused on learning.

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.

Arriving late to school/leaving early

Parents are reminded that if your child arrives late to school or needs to leave early, they must please be signed in or signed out at the school office. This process ensures accurate attendance records and helps us maintain the safety and wellbeing of all students.

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

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/

Wellness Week

Public holiday - Monday 2 March 2026

Book Fair - Wednesday 4 March - Monday 9 March

Assembly - Friday 6 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/