St Bernadette's Primary School Dundas Valley

Humans see and judge by appearances, but God looks into the heart, and there finds the real person.  God’s standards are not superficial, as are so many of the standards of the world.  It is not age, beauty or physical strength that is important; it is not social position or religious role that is preferred.  God chooses whom God chooses. God saw in David, the insignificant shepherd, the potential for being the chief shepherd of his people.  The man who was born blind became the one through whom others would see the mighty works of God. Yet, neither young David nor the man in the gospel made the initial step; each simply responded with openness to God’s choice of him.

By what criteria do we judge others?  Do we consider some people too insignificant for greatness?  Are we overly concerned with status? Do we categorise people according to the disease or physical limitation that they must endure?  Do we sometimes blame them for their disability? Do our eyes perceive life in accord with the standards of a materialistic, body-orientated, pleasure-seeking society?  Or do we look into the other’s heart, as God does?

As with the other scrutiny Sundays, catechumens and long-standing members alike are exhorted to make a choice.  Jesus is the one who gives sight to blind eyes and religious insight to those open to receive it. However, there is a price to pay.  Will it be the standards of the world, or the power of God in Jesus Christ?

As per advice from CEDP, due to the Coronavirus outbreak and with practising social distancing to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19  amongst our community members all assemblies, class masses, whole school mass and sporting events have been cancelled. Our canteen day that was scheduled for later this term has also been cancelled.

The health and safety of all members of our community is of the upmost importance to us. Thank you for your understanding during this time.

22/3 - Yvonne C 

25/3 - Samara C 

28/3 - Anthony D

2/4 - Eva L

I had the opportunity to be introduced to “Popcorn” writing in Year 2 last week. Here the children select a character and a setting which they then are challenged to include in their story.

One of the characters that was selected for me was Barbie and my setting was a Cafe! So I completed my story and of course shared my work with Year 2 for their feedback. If you have a child in Year 2 ask them how I went!

These are the lucky students who will be invited to the first Principal’s Morning Tea:

K - Sebastian B & Arya H

1 - Catherine V & Henry S

2 - Nicolas L & Mia G

3 - Caleb L & Ansh T

4 - Kayla H & Johnluke A 

5 - Chloe D & Ryan R

6 - Jessica E

These students have been awarded an Encouragement Award.

The morning tea will take place in Week 10.

Last Friday Bernadette enjoyed an afternoon of free time as they had the most tokens halfway through Term 1. Some students played board games, used devices, drew and chatted.

The focus for the next two weeks will be we:

• take responsibility for our decisions and actions

• we keep our hands and feet to ourselves

  The current token count is:

  Bernadette	Francis	Clare	MacKillop
  28	37	17	29

Thank you again to all of the families who have provided their details for our school contact booklet. We have had many more returned this term and the most up to date list will be distributed tomorrow, Friday 20 March 2020. 

Thank you so much to the parents from Kindergarten who organised and helped out on Tuesdays St Patrick’s Canteen day. Thanks also to those families who supported this event by allowing their children to purchase these yummy treats!

There were many happy little faces which makes these events worthwhile. 

This year is going to be a blast for parents, students, teachers and the S.R.C. We are hoping to have lots of fun activities such as chess club and other things each day, week and term. We as the S.R.C will make this year the best year we can for everyone. We love to participate in everything to make this a fun year for you and the S.R.C community.

So far we have had an amazing term and the cross country went really well as well as the swimming carnival from last year. We loved your enthusiasm in the cross country. Congratulations to the people who made it in diocesan for the cross country.

We are hoping to have a suggestion box in the classrooms and do St Bernadette’s Got Talent in terms two and four. We can’t wait to have more fundraisers and fun days. Who knows what we could do? Hopefully you use the suggestion box and we can’t wait to see your suggestions. Please make sure you try to make responsible suggestions.

Just remember to always recheck the PBS4L rules like protecting our bodies, keeping our hands and feet to ourselves, taking responsibility for our actions and decisions and stand up for others This should apply to every thing you do and these rules should be kept at all times but this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun though!

We can follow these rules by reading them and acknowledge them. Remember these are in your classroom to read. We give out our awards at assembly for the students who are following the PBS4L rules. 

By Rick, Charlie and Brandon - Members of the SRC 2020

PLEASE NOTE THAT FINAL BANKING DAY FOR THIS TERM IS THIS FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2020. 

In light of the current situation regarding Coronavirus, CBA have decided to halt school banking for the rest of the term. 

If you have at least 9 tokens and would like to order a reward item, please submit this into the canteen on Friday with your deposit book.