St Bernadette's Primary School

Good afternoon everyone.

With just one week to go until Easter and the school holidays, we are all looking forward to a relaxing break after such a big term, with both students and staff having worked incredibly hard. The children continue to show great enthusiasm towards their learning and in the playground, and while energy levels may be dipping slightly, there is a wonderful sense of accomplishment as we approach the end of Term 1.

Our Parent–Teacher Interviews are currently taking place and are progressing very well. Thank you to the many parents who have made the time to attend. These conversations are a valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school and to share insights about each child’s progress. We also appreciate families being mindful of the time limits so that all parents have the opportunity for a meaningful discussion with their child’s teacher.

Yesterday's Interschool Swimming Carnival was a fantastic success, filled with energy, enthusiasm, and great sportsmanship from all students involved. It was wonderful to see so many students giving their best in the pool and cheering each other on throughout the day. A special congratulations to Charlotte R for winning Year 6 Champion Girl and Esme N for her Year 4 Girls Runner Up position. We are very proud of all participants for making the day such a memorable and enjoyable event for our school community.

And finally… some exciting news on the sporting front — the Eagles WON! A small miracle perhaps, but we’ll absolutely take it! There were a few very happy supporters around the school, and it certainly gave us something to smile about this week. Woooo!

Take care everyone and looking forward to seeing you next week!

Regards

Geordie

Next Term (Week 1) 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 the form below before Wednesday the 1st April to secure their place.

Rainbows 2026 – Fill in form

Thank-you,

Mrs Deshon.

• Individual photos are for Kindergarten to Year 6 students currently enrolled in school.

• Family photos will take place in the library before school. Younger siblings may join in family photos with parental assistance if time permits. Family order forms can be collected from the office, and should be handed directly to the photographer on photo day. These photo's cannot be ordered online.

• Students are to wear their red polo shirt on photo day and are to be dressed adhering to school uniform requirements (please check earrings and hair in particular).

• Year 6 students are to wear their leavers shirt.

• A late processing fee will be charged for orders received after 9 April 2026.

8:10 – 9:00am: Family photos in the library: surnames A-M only.

Pre-Primary to Year 6 photos during the school day

Y6 Graduation photo

Y6 Student Leaders photo

Y6 Student Leaders and Captains photo

8:10 – 9:00am: Family photos in the library: surnames N-Z only.

Kindergarten Blue and Red photos during the school day

Please see how to order your photos' below:

Get your tickets on the Spriggy app

Among the EGG-cellent prizes, there is also a chance to win a joy flight with Lauren Bunce (Mrs Bunce’s daughter!) Hop to it and good luck!

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:

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!”

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.

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.

Thursday Afternoon Footy Program - May 2026

Applications for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships for Year 7 2028 are now open.

The information and application pack is below:

8:10 – 9:00am: Family photos in the library: surnames A-M only - Mon 30 March

& PP - Yr 6 Photos - during the school day

Last Day of Term - Thurs 2 April - Coffee Van on site

8:10 – 9:00am: Family photos in the library: surnames N-Z only - Thurs 2 April

KG photos during the school day

Stations of the Cross - Thurs 2 April

P&F Easter raffle 2:30pm - Thurs 2 April

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 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:

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/