St Bernadette's Primary School

We look forward to welcoming you back to school and to Term 2, this Monday 20th April. I hope the holidays were filled with rest, family time, and plenty of enjoyment of the beautiful weather we’ve been so fortunate to have. It’s always a gift to see our students return refreshed, re-energised, and ready for a new term of learning and growth.

As we begin the term, we also take time to acknowledge an important date on the school calendar. ANZAC Day will be commemorated during the first week of term, with the public holiday observed on Monday 27th April. This day holds deep significance as we remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of the men and women who have served our country and to those within our own community who continue to do so. As a school community, we will take time to reflect in an age-appropriate way, helping our students understand the values of service, resilience, and gratitude.

As you walk into the school on Monday, you will notice that there has been a lot of work over the holidays. Our new under-cover areas have been put up, and I hope you agree that they look amazing. From here we will be fixing the paving underneath, installing bag racks and hooks and looking to add some seating in these areas too. Please talk to your children about staying away from the fenced off areas and walking on the red bricks, we want to ensure everyone stays safe.

Our grassed areas have also had a fair bit of TLC these holidays with the oval and front lawns now looking green and lush. Our middle lawn has also started to fill in and will be out-of-bounds for the next month or so as it is seeded and given a chance to grow roots. While it is frustrating, my hope is that we will get it right this time and have a strong lawn for years to come!

Finally, the Great Gate Saga of 2026 is drawing to a close as our contractors begun to get it sorted these holidays. There is a fair bit still to do, however, by the end of the term it should all be rectified. I apologise to all our early years families for the inconvenience!

Looking ahead, Term 2 promises to be a rich and rewarding time of learning, connection, and opportunity. There is much to look forward to, both inside and outside the classroom, as we continue to support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development. Please do all you can to support your child at home by aiming for more calm than chaos, more kindness than judgment and more listening than talking!

As always, we are all reminded that attitude is everything. The mindset we bring to challenges, to growth, and to each other has a powerful impact. As parents and caregivers, your example matters deeply. When children see us striving to grow, showing resilience, and approaching life with positivity, they learn to do the same.

Thank you for the role you play in shaping not only your own child’s journey, but the strength of our whole community.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to Term 2.

Geordie

A big heartfelt thank you to our families and staff for all your generosity and support of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, the mission we proudly supported in Term 1. Thanks to your kind donations in classroom boxes and the wonderful proceeds from our Shrove Tuesday pancake sale, we raised $456.25. This money has been donated to Caritas Australia to help support people and communities in need and will assist projects that provide practical help and hope to others.

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.

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!”

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:

Please email any photo's you have of family members who have served or those who are in active service. Please ensure we receive these by TUESDAY 21 April.

Kindy students will be hosting a morning tea on Thursday 7 May, more information to follow.

The P&F is thrilled to announce that our Mother's Day Stall Gifts are NOW OPEN 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 at our beloved Mother's Day Stall.

It's a wonderful way for them to show their appreciation and love! 🥰

Term 2 begins - Monday 20 April

Year 3R Sacrament of Reconciliation: Parent Workshop - Thursday 23 April @ 3.30pm

Year 3B Sacrament of Reconciliation: Parent Workshop - Thursday 23 April @ 4.45pm

ANZAC Day Service - Friday 24 April @ 8.50am

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/