St Bernadette's Primary School Dundas Valley

Communication around our school is so important. If communication breaks down, we can run into problems between parents, students and staff. 

The main way we communicate with parents is through Skoolbag. Very soon,  we will be transitioning to the Compass Parent Portal as the main way of letting parents know what is happening around our school.  The Compass Parent Portal will have permission notes, other notes from school, general information and a way to lodge sick and absence notes. We will publish the way you can access the Compass Parent Portal shortly.

Communication between parents and their child's teacher is also another important communication chain. If you have any concerns about your child, you should contact your child's teacher first. You can contact them via the school office and leave a message or email them directly if they prefer this method. Staff are not expected to answer emails after hours so please be patient when awaiting a reply. If you think there is a problem between your child and another student, again, please speak to your child's teacher first. Parents must never approach another child. Teachers often have information as to relationships between children and could offer insight as to what might be happening. If you feel that your child's teacher has not resolved the matter, you should then contact myself, the Assistant Principal, through the school office. If you believe a situation has not been resolved, you should then contact our school Principal, Mrs Lisa Gerrard, again through the school office. 

It is important to follow the right communication channels throughout the school so we create a safe and happy environment for all community members. 

Have a wonderful week, 

Jackie Willard

Assistant Principal

First Eucharist is a special occasion - a further step in becoming one with Christ and united with the People of God. It is fitting that the celebration of first Eucharist will take place at Mass this Sunday, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The first reception of Eucharist marks a key step in the initiation of these children into the community of the church. As a gathered parish community we will welcome these children. We pray for and congratulate the following children:

Years 3 and 4 have been looking into the scripture of Matthew 25 and discussed what needs people have in today’s world. This has led to conversations about being hungry for things such as love, freedom from bad thoughts and having a spiritual hunger to know God more.

These images have been produced by some of the children in Year 4 and are their interpretation of the Scripture.

Year 1 have been learning to write informative texts about animals. Have a read of some of their amazing work!

This week there have been a number of Covid cases in Stage 1. We ask that you please RAT test your children if they present with cold or flu symptoms. If you need additional tests please contact the school office for more.

Our Year 6 parents ran the Canteen Day today. On the menu was hot chocolate & hot chips. A comfort food feast indeed.

All funds raised are going towards the Year 6 end of year event.

If you wish to purchase any items from our school clothing pool, please email the school office via dundasvalley@parra.catholic.edu.au . If the items are available, they with be sent home with your child. We are no longer able to have uniforms paid for via QKR! app, as unfortunately refunds aren't able to be processed if your required uniforms aren't available.  Therefore all payments need to be processed via EFTPOS only in the school office.