VALUES

“Let all that you do be done in love” 1 Corinthians 16:14

St Bede’s is laden in values. Recently, I received a number of emails from parents sharing their appreciation of St Bede’s and the values that we promote. I am so proud to be a part of a community where values are so evident and form a part of who we are. They are evident in our connection with each other.

We have a graphic in our foyer and many others within our school and classrooms that promote values (see gallery below). We walk past these each day and we are reminded of the values that define our community at St Bede’s. Guided by our motto, "Walk in Love & Peace," we are dedicated to nurturing an environment where every student can thrive spiritually, emotionally, and academically.

At St Bede’s, we believe that love and respect are the cornerstone of our community. We encourage our students to show kindness to one another and to approach each day with a heart full of compassion. As Saint Paul reminds us in his letter to the Corinthians, “Let all that you do be done in love”. By embodying this spirit, we create a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued, respected, safe and loved.

We are committed to helping our students be resilient, to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities. Our goal is to support them in becoming the best version of themselves, striving for excellence in all they do. Encouraging personal growth and self-improvement, we remind our students that their best efforts are always worth celebrating. We love celebrating growth and recognising achievements at St Bede’s. This further adds to a strong sense of community and who we are as a school.

We believe that with faith and determination, our students can achieve great things. We encourage them to dream big and to set ambitious goals, knowing that their potential is limitless. By nurturing their dreams, we help them to build a future filled with hope and possibility. Of course, we do this in partnership with each family. At times, we break even the smallest goal into smaller elements to enable all to achieve success.

Being a Catholic school, prayer is another essential part of our daily lives and a source of strength and guidance. It connects us to God and helps us find peace and clarity. We invite our students and families to join in prayer, both as individuals and a community, by attending school masses and liturgies. This week we came together as a community for the mass of the Assumption and Year 3/4 were engaged in their Spirituality Day. Through prayer, we align our hearts with God’s.

Together, let us continue to walk in love and peace, embracing these values as we grow and learn.

Regards

Andrew

Reading is Magic!

Tuesday 20 August - Book Week Dress Up Parade

Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Please ensure students have warm clothing layers for the winter weather. 

Parents and carers are welcome to watch the parade at 9.30am on the netball courts. 

Wednesday 21 August to Friday 23 August - Book Fair

Local bookstore, Book Cow in Kingston, will be hosting St Bede's Book Fair in the library over three days. Students will be able to browse the book collection and create a wish list during school hours. 

Parents and carers can purchase from the collection at the following times:

Wednesday 21^st 8.30 – 9.00am & 3.10 – 4.00pm

Thursday 22^nd 8.30 – 9.00 am

Friday 23^rd 8.30 – 9.00 am

All purchases are EFTPOS only.

Thursday 29 August - Meerkat Musical Production

Meerkat Productions will present a 40-minute musical adaptation of Timeless by Kelly Canby. 

We are excited to announce that the launch of the new St Bede's website is approaching!

Our team has been working on delivering a refreshed website with new features, including a dynamic events listing, simplified navigation and a new look and feel. Additional updates and features are also planned in the coming months.

A Compass message will be sent to all parents/carers to confirm when the new website is live. 

Students across K-6 celebrated National Science Week this week with special activities as part of their weekly STEM classes with Mr Macintyre. 

Kindergarten - Year 2 explored mini-beasts that can be found in our local environment. Students completed a colouring activity and nature walk to hunt for insects and look at how they hide in their surroundings. 

Years 3-6 participated in a card game that modelled changes in species biodiversity within an ecosystem, in response to natural environmental conditions and human actions.

National Science Week wraps up this Sunday. To find a local event to ‘talk science, see science or do science’, check out the National Science Week events in the ACT.

On Tuesday, Year 3 students visited the National Zoo & Aquarium.  The excursion was part of their Biology unit focusing on living things and how to classify them. We were keeping an eye out for vertebrates and invertebrates! It was such a great day!

A Mass to mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary was held on Thursday. 

We were delighted to see parents and carers in attendance.

Father Alex presided over the Mass and we thank Year 2 Gold for leading this so beautifully.

Father Alex taught us that Assumption is the Latin term for "a taking up (and into heaven)".

A special shout out to Mr Heffernan for all his work behind the scenes. 

The following students received an award in Week 4:

WALK IN LOVE AND PEACE AWARDS

PRINCIPAL'S AWARD