Student wellbeing
We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies and procedures, guidelines and tools that enable healthy personal development in students and contributes to their academic success.
Our lunchtime social groups are just one of the wellbeing initiatives we offer to ensure each child has a positive school experience.
Student wellbeing
Learning at St Bernadette's
St Bernadette's is a place where curiosity, imagination and love of learning thrive through working together to provide the most effective, engaging and challenging learning experiences for students.
As one of the 80 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta, we’re working together to transform learning for students in Greater Western Sydney. This means reimagining and refreshing learning and teaching for today’s world and today’s learners.
The purpose and promise of a Catholic education is to inspire each learner - student, teacher and family - to discover a meaningful and flourishing life.
Our faith journey
St Bernadette's is a great place for students to grow in faith and learning. We value each student as an individual and share the values of the Gospel to help them discover the hope that is within and to experience a meaningful and flourishing life.
The Franciscan values of prayer and service are deeply embedded into school life with many opportunities to grow spiritually and reach out to our community.
Our faith journey
Beyond the classroom
We believe it is important for students to pursue interests to find what they are passionate about. Our school gives them exposure to a range of exciting opportunities to unlock their creative potential, develop a talent or follow a passion.
Be it gaining leadership skills in the Student Representative Council or learning how to speak Japanese, St Bernadette’s is a place where every student shines!
Sport
Sport is a valued part of a school’s curriculum, contributing to the development of the whole child by providing a vehicle for social, physical, emotional and moral learning. Participation, enjoyment and skill development are the cornerstones of school sport.
Opportunities to participate in sports include:
- Gymnastics
- School visits from Olympic athletes
- Intensive aquatics program
- Athletics, swimming and cross country carnivals
- Netball and soccer gala days
- AFL Auskick
- Motiv8 sports activities
Representative pathways are also available through the Parramatta Diocesan Primary Schools Sports Council.
Sport
School Uniform
Our students are ambassadors for St Bernadette's and wear their uniforms with pride. Learn about our school uniform and how to make a purchase.
Before and After School Care
Ambrose School Aged Care, located on the school grounds, offers flexibility and convenience for parents. Specialist staff provide active, engaging and fun programs for children in years K-6. Care is available before, after school, and on pupil free days.
Parents as Partners
Strong partnerships between home, parish and school support students to grow in faith and learning. We recognise parents and carers as each student’s most influential, primary and essential educators.