Assistant Principal News

It has been another busy and exciting fortnight at St Bernard’s, with many events and special occasions providing our students with opportunities to thrive and engage in meaningful activities.

Over the past two weeks, our students participated in Clean Up Australia Day, where they learned the importance of caring for our coastal environment by ensuring rubbish is disposed of properly. This initiative helped instil in our students the responsibility we all share in protecting our planet.

In addition, our K-2 students had the opportunity to take part in an AFL Skills Session, where they not only developed their ball-handling skills but were also encouraged to embrace the healthy lifestyle benefits of regular exercise. It was a fantastic day filled with energy and enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing how these skills will grow over time.

We’re proud of the way our students continue to participate and grow in such valuable experiences, and we look forward to many more exciting opportunities in the weeks to come.

Attendance at school
I would like to thank all parents and carers for making student attendance at school in 2025 your priority. Ensuring your child attends school every day is a legal responsibility for all parents and carers.

The school day starts at 8:40am and arriving at or before this time is essential to ensure your child starts every day to maximise their learning time. If your child is late by even as little as 5 minutes a day, this time accumulates over the course of the term to days and weeks of missed learning. Each morning, Yrs 1-6 start the day with a Spelling lesson. If your child is late, they are missing key instruction time. We understand that on rare occasions you might be late to school. If this is the case, please sign in using the Compass kiosk at the front office before sending your child to class.

Lunchtime Activities for Students

We are excited to offer a variety of lunchtime activities that provide students with a chance to take a break from the busy playground and enjoy some quiet, fun time with their peers. Here’s what’s on offer each week:

Monday: Board Games
Tuesday: Choir
Wednesday: Chess Club
Thursday: Minecraft Club
Friday: Drawing and Games

These activities allow students to engage in creative and strategic fun while socializing in a calm environment. We encourage all students to take part and make the most of these opportunities!

Year 4 Assembly – Family and Friends Welcome!

We are excited to invite all family and friends to the Year 4 assembly on Friday, 14 March at 8:45 am. The Year 4 students will be sharing what they have been learning and working on in their classroom. It’s sure to be an enjoyable and insightful presentation, and we look forward to seeing you there to support our students!

Jeni McCarthy

Assistant Principal