STILLNESS

Be still, and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10

Welcome back, everyone, to another exciting year at St Bede’s Primary School! It's wonderful to see all of our students, parents, and staff returning for another year of learning, growth, and fun. I extend a warm welcome to new families, including Kindergarten.

Our dedicated staff are excited about the opportunities in 2024. I thank them for their unwavering dedication and passion for education. Their hard work and commitment make all the difference in the lives of our students, and we're grateful for everything they do. 

Parents, thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. We value the partnership between home and school and look forward to working together to support your child's success.

As we begin this new school year, let's approach it with enthusiasm, positivity, and a determination to make it the best one yet. Together, we can accomplish great things!

As we embark on this new journey together, we do so with a new theme for the year: Silence & Stillness. We look forward to exploring this theme in a deeper way in 2024. God calls us to be silent and still. Although this may seem beyond us, we need stillness to find God, but we need God’s help to find stillness. 

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we should take a moment to embrace silence and stillness. In these quiet moments, we can find clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with God. As we pause and listen, may we find solace in the presence of God, knowing that even in the midst of chaos, He is with us, guiding and comforting us along the way.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, laughter, and endless possibilities. Welcome back, everyone!

Regards

Andrew

Catholic Education is moving to a model that removes itemised school based levies and incorporates them in a single fee. As such, the fee schedule for 2024 is below. In addition to this fee, parents will be asked to contribute to school excursions and some minor incursions. Families with siblings in a Systemic Catholic secondary school will receive a 9% discount. Please note that Marist College and St Edmund's College are not systemic schools.

School feees are now set and distributed at the system level. An update on distribution timeline will be available when we have more information. Should you want to commence direct debit, please contact Mrs Luhrs. 

Our whole school focus for Week 3 is ensuring that children arrive and depart safely and follow our school routine. Parents are reminded that school supervision is not available until 8.30am. Before school care is available for early starts.

Arrival:

1. Children wait on the silver seats until the supervising teacher commences duty at 8.30am.
2. Children move directly to class to commence learning at 9.00am (no assembly) on Monday to Thursday.
3. Children gather for a school assembly on Friday morning at 9.00am.

Departure:

1. Students being collected by parents wait on the silver seats outside of the senior classrooms.
2. Children attending after school care wait on the silver seats outside the Kindergarten classroom.
3. Students catching the bus wait on the closest seat to the gate for the supervising teacher.

Congratulations to all students who have taken part in the Summer Reading Challenge. It is pleasing to see so many children reading!

As we move into the final weeks of the Challenge, parents are reminded to continue to encourage their child/ren to be reading and borrowing from the library.

The St Bede’s Uniform Shop is located through the frosted glass doors near the entrance to the staff room.

Opening hours are Friday mornings 8.30am-9.30am. All uniform items are available for purchase. There is also a range of quality second hand uniforms kindly available for purchase for a small cost.

Orders can also be made via QKR! and are filled on a Friday and sent home with your child. If you are unable to attend on a Friday morning, you can book an appointment with the uniform shop using the link below:

https://calendar.app.google/6jLVwMLjtUtp5nyb9

The following students received an award in Week 2:

WALK IN LOVE AND PEACE AWARDS

PRINCIPAL'S AWARD