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Netball Gala Day
With great excitement we made our way out to Jamison Park at Penrith on Tuesday 22 August, 2017 to spend a fun-filled day playing netball, umpiring, coaching and supporting our teams! We had eight teams take the court and once again our children played exceptionally well, representing St Bernadette’s in a positive manner. They displayed true sportsmanship by congratulating their opponents and thanking the umpires at the conclusion of each game.
Captivate
Congratulations to all the Year 5 and Year 6 children on their outstanding CAPTIVATE performance on Monday night - 4 September. The children looked amazing and performed beautifully. It was a wonderful experience to be part of a combined choir of over 300 children as well as to perform in our small cluster group of 70 children.
Voice of Youth
On Friday 18th August Year 6 attended the Voice of Youth Cluster Final at St Monica’s North Parramatta. Sophia N, Nicholas C and Lucy B represented St Bernadette’s with their excellent engaging speeches
Stage 3 Boys represent St Bernadette's at Soccer Gala Day
On 25th July St Bernadette’s Primary had a number of boys from Years 5 and 6 represent our school at the annual Stage 3 Boys Soccer Gala Day held at Jamison Park Penrith.
A special visit from the police, firefighters and SES
On 26 July, St Bernadette's Primary had a special visit from the police, firefighters and SES. During the visit the children heard about the work they do, the equipment they use and even had the opportunity to ask questions. We were very excited about this special visit and will now be using this as a stimulus for our writing. Another great day at school.
Way of Mercy Celebration
On Wednesday 9th November, we united as a school community for our Way of Mercy celebration. It was a beautiful ceremony and the experience of veneration is one the children will always remember.
Voice of Youth
On Monday 29th August, Year 6 attended the Voice of Youth at St Monica’s North Parramatta.
Stage 3 Canberra Excursion
Last week, Stage 3 went on their overnight excursion to Canberra, staying overnight between 9-10 June. A great adventure was had by all and the children represented St Bernadette’s with pride at all times.
Bishop Vincent Long installed as the fourth Bishop of Parramatta
Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains warmly welcomed Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv as the fourth Bishop of Parramatta on the evening of Thursday 16 June 2016 in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta.
Schools launch Cyberwise campaign
Launched on 15 June, Cyberwise is a learning and teaching resource for students, teachers and parents to encourage cybersafety in schools.
Cyberwise awareness for Primary students
Cyberwise awareness for Primary students.
Building Child Safe Communities – New procedures reminder for volunteers
Building Child Safe Communities – New procedures reminder for volunteers.
St Bernadette's Skoolbag App
Our school has a Skoolbag App as another means to keep parents informed. All you have to do is download the St Bernadette's Dundas Skoolbag App for your device.
Subway Meal Deal 24 June 2016
Subway will deliver the meals to the Athletics Carnival. Completed order forms must be returned to the office by Friday 17 June, 2016.
P&F BBQ on the Federal Election Day
The P&F Committee would like to run a BBQ and cake stall at school on election day.
Parent Teacher Interviews
The Parent Teacher Interviews will take place in Week 9 beginning Monday 20 June, 2016.
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta welcomes Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen
On 5 May 2016 His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFMConv DD, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Parramatta.
Girls' Soccer Gala day
On Thursday 26 May, a team of 13 girls braved the cold and windy conditions to participate in the Annual Stage 3 Girls’ Soccer Gala Day.
Mother's Day Thank You
Many thanks to all the mums and grandmothers who were able to join us for the Mother's Day afternoon. Thank you for coming. We hope you enjoyed the afternoon tea and your visit.
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta welcomes Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta welcomes Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen.
Executive Director's Summer Reading Challenge
Congratulations to the children who participated in the reading challenge during the summer holidays.
School Cross Country
Friday 11 March 2016, was our school Cross Country.
Catholic Schools Week at St Bernadette's
It was great seeing lots of parents and grandparents who were able to come and celebrate Catholic Schools Week with the children.
Zone Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday 16 February 2016, a squad of 24 children represented St Bernadette’s at the Annual Cumberland Zone Carnival.
Diocesan Swimming Carnival
On Friday, 26 February, eleven fine swimmers represented St Bernadette’s at the Annual Diocesan Swimming Carnival.
Catholic Schools Week 2016
I belong. You belong. We belong.
2016 New Leaders’ Breakfast
On Wednesday 24 February 2016, more than 20 newly appointed Principals, Assistant Principals, Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) and Team Leaders attended the annual New Leaders’ Breakfast held at the Catholic Education Office in Parramatta.
Commissioning of the SRC
The SRC were commissioned at the opening school Mass on Friday 5 February, 2016.
Open Air Cinema
We had a great turn out for our school open air cinema on Friday 20 November, 2015. We would like to thank all our generous sponsors.
Manning Foundation Happy Helpers Program
Last year, the students of St Bernadette’s donated chips and lollies for the annual Manning Foundation Christmas party. This year we extend this opportunity to you once again. The annual Christmas party we have allows adults in need enjoy a celebration where they don’t need to worry about who will be paying and what will they be able to afford to eat.
CAPTIVATE Choir Concert DVD
The CAPTIVATE Choir Concert DVD is now available for purchase. This is the performance that Year 4 and Year 5 participated in. The cost is $7.00.
Isabella B Softball Player
Isabella B in Year 5 recently attended the New South Wales Primary Sports Association State Softball Championships in Wagga Wagga.
Netball Gala Day
The Netball Gala Day at Jamison Park, Penrith on 1st September, 2015 was a day of playing game after game of netball and simply having fun.
Voice Of Youth
Alicia G, Alex S and Natalie C represented our school in the Voice Of Youth Cluster Final. Read about their experiences.
Ashleigh H plays Netball
Ashleigh H has been nominated for a Junior Sports Star Award supported by Rebel and 7 News.
Christian R Tees Off
Congratulations to Christian R (2C) who represented Strathfield Golf Club at the US Kids Golf World Championships at Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Woolworths Earn and Learn Program
St Bernadette’s is registered for the Woolworths EARN & LEARN program. Collecting your stickers to 8 September 2015.
The Manning Foundation Happy Helpers Program
The Manning Foundation Happy Helper’s food donation program will be taking place again from 10 August to 21 August 2015.
Canteen Term 3-Linda's Lunches
Term 3 we have decided to trial - "Linda's Lunches". This will begin on Wednesday 22 July, 2015.
St Bernadette's Parent Education Evening
On the evening of Wednesday 29 April, St Bernadette’s Primary, Dundas held a Parent Education Evening to explain some of the elements which are a focus when teaching mathematics with four stations set up to unpack these different elements.
St Bernadette's honours our servicemen and women
Last week, St Bernadette’s Primary, Dundas commemorated Anzac Day with a very special assembly which included Leading Seaman De-Anne Chatillon, Corporal Boyd Chatillon, LT Colonel Alex Loo and Petty Officer Shane Patterson.
Catholic Schools Week Video Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to all entrants of the 2015 Catholic Schools Week NSW/ACT Video Competition - ‘What will your Catholic school of tomorrow look like?’. We are delighted to announce the winners in each division for this year’s competition.
Mother's Day Raffle
Mother's Day Raffle. Great Prizes to be won. $1.00 a ticket or $10.00 a book.
Subway Meal Deals
We have decided to trial Subway meal deals for EACH MONDAY of Term 2.
Commitment to Catholic school funding sought for the State election
In the lead up to the NSW election on 28 March, the Diocese of Parramatta continues to meet with both Labor and Coalition MPs and candidates to ensure that funding of Catholic schooling, particularly in Western Sydney, is a key commitment for the next State Government.
Catholic Schools Week celebrations
Catholic Schools Week is a celebration that brings together Catholic school communities across New South Wales, held 8-14 March 2015.
Executive Director's Summer Reading Challenge - winners announced!
The Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge has had another successful year with over 620 students reading 10,000 books over the school holidays – that’s a new competition record!
Executive Director's Summer Reading Challenge is back!
Every year, the Executive Director of Schools, Greg Whitby, invites students all over the Diocese of Parramatta to participate in the Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Industrial Action
Industrial action on Monday, 10 November, formal classes will begin at 9:30am.
Farewell with faith, hope and love
The Mass of Thanksgiving to God on the Occasion of the Farewell of Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop-elect of Sydney and Administrator of the Diocese of Parramatta, was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta on Wednesday 5 November.
St Francis Awards
On Friday 10 October 2014, a Whole School Mass celebrated the Feast Day of St Francis.
Recognition of Achievement
Congratulations to Owen S and Nicholas L who received a high distinction in the 2014 ICAS English and Maths Competitions.
Happy Helper’s Food Donation Program : Term 4
This term the students have the opportunity to donate items that will be used in the Christmas Hampers that the Manning Foundation gives to people in need. This program is optional and just an opportunity should you wish to participate.
Diocesan Athletics Carnival
On Friday 25th August, St Bernadette’s took a record sized squad of 17 children to the Diocesan Athletics Carnival at Blacktown Olympic Park. Besides the impressive size of our team, we also recorded some very impressive results!
Cumberland Zone Carnival
On Tuesday 5th August, St Bernadette’s took a squad of 29 children to the Cumberland Zone Carnival, held at Blacktown Olympic Park.
Happy Helpers - Manning Foundation
The Manning Foundation’s ‘Happy Helper’ program is up and running. The children will now be able to make small, regular contributions to our local charity, the Manning Foundation, in the form of grocery items.
Terra Sancta College renamed to honour St John Paul II
To commemorate the Canonisation of Pope John Paul II and his connection to the Diocese of Parramatta, Bishop Anthony Fisher OP, has announced that Terra Sancta College will be renamed St John Paul II Catholic College, Nirimba and Schofields from the commencement of Term 3 this year.
RE Review: Faith in the future of Catholic schooling
The findings and recommendations of the Review of Religious Education for Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta were presented to a forum of over 200 parish priests, principals and Religious Education coordinators on 5 June at Rosehill Gardens.
Geoff Lee State MP for Parramatta visits Year 5 and Year 6
On Wednesday 28 May 2014, Geoff Lee State MP for Parramatta visited Year 5 and Year 6 as part of their learning about Government.
Healthy Morning Tea
On Friday 16 May, we held our first healthy morning tea for the term. Healthy treats such as vegetables and dip, fruit salad cups and juice ice blocks were sold.
Year 2 at Tebbutt Lodge
On Thursday 8 May 2014, the Year 2 children and a few parents shared their good wishes and joy with the lady residents of Tebbutt Lodge.
Calmsley Hill Farm Excursion
On Monday 5 May, 2014, Kindergarten experienced their first excursion to Calmsley Hill Farm.
St Bernadette Award
The children who have received the St Bernadette award this year display many of the virtues and qualities of St. Bernadette. This has been recognised and acknowledged by their peers through the award.
Catholic schools supporting faith@work
Throughout May, Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta will be taking part in the Diocesan Works Fund (DWF) Appeal faith@work.
Mothers Day Raffle
The Mothers Day raffle will be drawn at assembly on Friday, 9th May 2014. Ticket are: $1.00 a ticket or $10.00 a book.
Stations of the Cross
During Holy Week the children and teachers ‘journeyed in faith’, through reflective prayer of the Stations of the Cross. These reflections tell the story of Christ’s way to the Cross. On the first day back of Term 2, the 'journey in faith, concluded with the story of the Resurrection.
Congratulations to winners of the Executive Director s Summer Reading Challenge
Students from the Diocese of Parramatta have excelled in the Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge with over 8,000 books read during the summer. Over 500 students from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta entered the competition this year.
World's Greatest Shave
Daniel K in Year 6 took part to in the World's Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Congratulations to all our schools who entered the Catholic schools week video competition
Over 70% of schools in the Diocese of Parramatta submitted entries in the Catholic Schools Week Video Competition 'what makes our Catholic Schools great?'
Lenten Prayer
On Wednesday 5 March the SRC Prayer Group organised a lenten prayer session for students at lunch time in the library.
Diocesan Zone Swimming Carnival
Natalie C has written her thoughts about the Diocesan Zone Swimming Carnival.
Year 4 Learning
Year 4 students have written about their learning.
Year 6 Learning
Year 6 students have written about their learning.
Role of the SRC Member
The role of a SRC member is an important one as seen by Alisha G in Year 5 and Daniel K in Year 6.
Year 5 Learning
Year 5 students have written about their learning.
Cumberland Zone Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday 18 February a squad of 21 children represented St Bernadette’s at the Cumberland Zone Swimming Carnival at Parramatta Pool.
What makes your Catholic School great?
Tell us in a 30 second video what makes your catholic school great.
New School Prayer
We are looking to update our school prayer and so the children have been issued a challenge to help write a new school prayer.
