Friendship

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity”

Proverbs 17:17

Friendship is an essential part of our lives, and it plays a crucial role in shaping our personalities. It is also an essential part of what makes St Bede’s such a wonderful school and community. Good friends not only bring happiness and joy to our lives, but they also support us during difficult times, encourage us to be our best selves, and provide a sense of belonging and acceptance.

As we navigate our school years, it is important to remember that building and maintaining strong, healthy friendships requires effort and commitment. Here are some tips that can help you foster meaningful friendships:

1. Be yourself: It is essential to be authentic and genuine when building friendships. Don't try to be someone you are not to impress others. True friends will accept you for who you are and appreciate your uniqueness.
2. Show kindness and empathy: A little kindness and empathy go a long way in building lasting friendships. Make an effort to listen actively, be understanding, and offer help and support when needed.
3. Communicate effectively: Communication is key to building strong friendships. Make sure to express your thoughts and feelings clearly and honestly, and be open to listening to your friends' perspectives.
4. Invest time and energy: Building lasting friendships takes time and effort. Make an effort to spend quality time with your friends, engage in activities you both enjoy, and show that you value and appreciate their friendship.

At St Bede’s, friendships are formed within cohort groups and across grade levels. This is truly special and assists our students in socialising with different people. Friendships are often formed in the playground, sporting pursuits and class activities. The same can be said for our parents.

Friendship is a theme that is woven throughout the Bible. The verse above emphasises the idea that true friends are there for each other through both good times and bad, and are like family in their support and loyalty. It also highlights the importance of having companionship and support in life, and the ways in which friends can uplift and strengthen each other.

Should your child have any difficulty in forming friendships or is having friendship troubles, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. Little issues can be easily solved or worked toward with some simple strategies.

Regards

Andrew

Each year our school invites parents to give feedback in relation to many areas of our school. Your feedback assist us to plan and improve.

The survey window is now open and closes on Friday 9 June 2023. We would love to hear your feedback to validate all the good things about St Bede's. We would also like to hear your comments for areas of improvement.

The survey can be accessed via http://tellthemfromme.com/qtxwt

Please make time to give feedback.

Althought the month of May is the formal enrolment window for catholic schools, St Bede's Primary School is still accepting enrolments for 2024. We have had a good number of enrolments from our local zones, however, we have been impacted by the zoning requirements of the Enrolment Policy. Please be advised that St Bede's will have one Kindergarten class in 2024. Should you know of any families that are looking to enrol in 2024, please ask them to contact the office.

We have commenced our mid year enrolment campaign and are enroling have received new enrolments and enquiries. Please continue to share the benefits of a St Bede's education to the wider community.

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Parent teacher Conferences are scheduled for Week 9 from Monday 19 June to Thursday 22 June. There are a range of times available to assist your scheduling of appointments. The portal is now open.

Please use the Compass App to book your appointment time by navigating to the Conference tab. This tab may be located in the more section depending on your device. Please reach out if you need assistance.

Parents who have met with teachers or have meetings scheduled to discuss learning plans are not required to book another appointment. 

I thank our teachers for their commitment of time and flexibility in accommodating these important learning conversations.

Please be advised that the following 2 days will be Pupil Free Days.

Monday 17 July (Term 3 - first day)

Friday 15 December (Term 4 - final day)