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Dear Parents,

What a big week!

School Registration The School Registration process was an affirming experience for the staff and students. We received feedback from the panel on the key commendations and recommendations yesterday afternoon and can now relax a little after all our hard work. The school has been registered for another 5 years, and we have much to celebrate! Thank you to our School Board and P&F parent representatives who attended breakfast with panel members yesterday. This was a very pleasant start to the day. The panel were very impressed by the strong parental support we enjoy here at St Bernard’s and the direction we’re taking to implement key changes to curriculum and facilities. I congratulate our Student Representation Council for the mature way they demonstrated their leadership capacity and for their imovie presentation they created for the panel. Great work team!

Commemorative Brick Wall You may have noticed the construction of the commemorative brick wall, which was completed on Monday. A huge thank you to Billy Shooks for organising th e construction of the wall. The P&F have been asked is it too late to buy a brick. The answer is 'No'! An order form will be sent home next week. We are trying to sell 100 more bricks, so that stage 2 of this permanent school feature can be completed.

Principal’s Leave Next week is my final week at school before taking a month’s leave. A letter will go home to families tomorrow detailing full staffing arrangements that are in place for this period.

Year 6 Parent Meeting Just a reminder that a meeting of interested Year 6 parents is planned for next Tuesday afternoon at 3.15pm in the Year 6 classrooms. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether families are in favour of a farewell celebration/dinner for Year 6 students and their parents at the end of next term . Please come along if you would like to have some input into a possible change for 2014. We’re looking forward to celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation with our Year 2 students next Tuesday evening. Please join us for this special occasion.

Jacqueline Heffernan Principal

Weekend Masses Vigil Mass: Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 9.00am

Monday 18 August BOOK WEEK

Pam Larkin’s piano lessons Music Room

Mrs Dent on LSL (18 Aug - 19 Sep)

Tuesday 19 August Band

Yr 6 proposed Farewell Dinner Meeting 3.15pm in classroom Sacrament of Reconciliation

5.30pm Wednesday 20 August

Feast of St Bernard Whole School Mass at

9.15am at Church Book Week Parade at

10.15am in the Hall followed by shared morning tea

Living the Spirit

Thursday 21 August Aboriginal Contact Teacher Network Meeting - Ms Boller

attending Marina Bell’s piano lessons

In the Cottage Friday 22 August

Year 2 hosting Assembly in the Hall at 1.50pm

Primary Literacy/Teacher Librarian Contact Day Early Career Teacher

Training Day

Happy Birthday to the following students who will celebrate their

birthday in the coming week:

Lucy V. Jonathan M. Sean G. Kadyn MacD. Benjamin F. Harrison B.

Callum C. Will T. Caden G. Angus B.

Jayden J. Brooklyn C. Kai K. George C.

Thought for the week… Be unafraid to hope on behalf of others.

But take care that your hopes for them are not a burden.

Stephanie Dowrick

Issue # 5 Term 3 Thursday 14 August 2014

Week 6 - Term 3

May peace and happiness fill your homes...

Dear Parents and Carers Tomorrow is the feast of the Assumption of Mary – the Mother of Jesus. Marian feast days, that is, those days in the Church calendar that honour Mary, have a special place in the Catholic Tradition. ‘The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven has long been held as an important Catholic belief. The belief was not defined as dogma, however, until 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The dogma teaches that Mary, who was without sin, was taken, body and soul, into the glory of heaven.’ http://www.loyolapress.com/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-august-15.htm

Next Wednesday 20 August 2014 is St Bernard’s Feast day. St Bernard is our patron saint and is a role model for us as someone committed to their faith and belief in standing up for what is right. St Bernard had a deep devotion to Mary. He was particularly inspired by the messages of God’s love which are found in the Bible. The school motto – That All May Be One – is an example. We will be attending Mass at 9.15am to celebrate this feast day. Doubt ‘Why do some people have a strong faith and others a weak faith? Why do some people find it easy to believe while others find it hard? And that leads to a more important question: If our faith is weak, is there anything we can do to make it stronger? Even the most physically healthy person has bad days. That’s just the way human life is. For example, on one day life’s depressing. It’s an exasperating experience. We find fault with everyone and everything. We curse our enemies and shout at our friends. On another day life’s exciting. It’s an exhilarating experience. We love everyone and everything. We forgive our enemies and hug our friends. Faith is a lot like this too. On some days it’s bright and exciting. On other days it’s dark and exasperating. The next time you have a bad ‘faith’ day keep in mind this true story. It will help you get through the day and keep your perspective. Shortly after World War II, workers were clearing out the debris from a bombed-out house in Cologne, Germany. On one of the cellar walls of the house they found a moving inscription. It had apparently been written there by a fugitive Jew who had used the basement to hide from Nazis. The inscription read: Messenger of Humanity is a platform to amplify and unite a generation’s call for a better world. The first day of action will be 19 August: World Humanitarian Day. This is a day to celebrate humanitarians around the world. In an effort to build a global sense of momentum, we will call on our Messengers of Humanity to take an important social action on this day. http://worldhumanitarianday.org/en/about Making Jesus Real I thought I saw Jesus last Thursday at the supermarket. It looked like Cooper and Alicia’s mum but I knew it had to be Jesus because it was getting late and I had to prepare a birthday morning tea and she said ‘I have a spare cake at home, would you like me to send it in?’ So it must have been Jesus who always had time to help others. Thank you, Michelle for the God moment. It is these seemingly unimportant ‘Go(o)d’ moments that renew us, and in the face of often overwhelming bad news they balance our lives and help us to remember that there is goodness by the bucket load, and often in the most unexpected places. Deepen our faith, O God: Deepen our understanding of your Word; keep us open to the prompting of the Spirit; broaden the scope of our compassionate acts; inspire us to new endeavours in this faith community; enable us to support the world-wide church. Amen

Peace and blessings on you week Helene Boller Religious Education Coordinator

This year’s theme is “Connect to Reading - Reading to Connect”.

“Connect to reading is about enjoying the experienc e of exploring story, and travelling to other worlds”.

The books on this years shortlist are on display in the iCentre and can be borrowed after book week has finished.

To help celebrate Book Week we will be having a character parade on Wednesday 20 August 2014.

Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character. Please bring the book tha t has your dress up character in it. (Homemade costumes are

welcome as we do not expect parents to spend money) .

THIS FINISHES ON FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2014.

AN UPDATE!

It gives me great pleasure to announce more wonderful students who have finished the Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2014.

Sam B. 4B Madeleine T. 3B Zachary H. 3B Kaitlyn S. 4B

Well done to all of the great readers and I look forward to seeing more students finish!

Personal reading records are to be handed in as soon as possible please. Christine Elwes, Library Assistant

Dear Parents

Archdiocese Athletics Carnival

A BIG congratulations to the 31 students from St Bernard’s who travelled to the AIS in Canberra to compete at the Archdiocese Athletics Carnival last Thursday.

Surprisingly, it was a beautiful day in Canberra. Our students competed against students from Northern and Western region areas. To reach this level of competition is such an achievement and all students should be extremely proud of themselves.

From this, we congratulate 9 St Bernard’s students who have been successful in selection for the Mackillop Trial team. These students will be competing at the Track and Field Arena at Olympic Park on Monday 15 September . We wish these students all the very best of luck at the next carnival.

MacKillop Trials Team

I spoke to some of the students who competed at the carnival. This is what they had to say….

Tyne P: ‘I liked how they had the track and field events running at the same time. I ran the 100m and it was good fun. It was my second time at Canberra and it is good to start learning what it’s like there.’

Isaiah M: ‘I ran the 800m race. It was hard because it was a junior event and I was the only 9 year old. But it was fun!’

Jackson B: ‘It was a fun day but the hardest thing was when I had to try to catch up to another boy in the junior relay race.’

Kye B: ‘It was a good day! We had a bad start to the relay race and it was hard to try and get ahead.’

Sophie M: ‘It was fun but it was a bit confusing when people starting crossing lanes in the relay race’.

Cooper G: ‘In the morning it was really cold!’

Alicia R: ‘I realised that I am tiny compared to the other girls in shot-put!’

Luke G: The best thing about going to Canberra was that I Came 1st in my heat!’

Have a happy week,

Megan Grant

(PE Teacher/Sports Coordinator)

Manda T Maggie B Bonnie B

Sarah S Jackson B Jade B

Cooper G Lachlan B Thomas G

SCHOOL BANKING NEWS Congratulations to Alexis L. (KH), Ivy P. (1K), and Jasmine S. (5D) who received a Bronze Certificate for 10 deposits into their bank accounts and to Marissa S. (KH) and Joshua S. (2F) who received a Silver Certificate. Well done!

Taylah H. (2V) received a Penguin plush toy keyring and Emma Moses (4B) a projector cupfor their Student Banking Reward. Enjoy your rewards!

CANTEEN - WEEK 6

Mon 4 August CANTEEN CLOSED Tue CANTEEN CLOSED Wed Jackie McCloughan

Thurs HELPER NEEDED Fri Gail Hoper

HELPERS NEEDED NEXT WEDNESDAY

The Canteen needs help with “Cookie Day” next Wedne sday 20 August 2014 please. Phone Judy in the Canteen tomorrow on 4472 4446 if you can help or just turn up on the day.

Thank you for your consideration.

P & F FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

We are seeking a business to sponsor this years sch ool raffle. If your business is able to support the St Bernard’s P & F, please contact Jeni McCarthy by email on jeni.mccarthy@cg.catholic.edu.au. Thank you.

ART ON A PLATE IS DUE BACK ON FRIDAY 22 AUGUST.

Award Winners from 8 August 2014 Assembly

(Kinder)(Kinder)(Kinder) Harry C, Neve L, Miller W, Joshua B, Kassidy C, Ella B, Hayden C,Harry C, Neve L, Miller W, Joshua B, Kassidy C, Ella B, Hayden C,Harry C, Neve L, Miller W, Joshua B, Kassidy C, Ella B, Hayden C,

Sienna H, Annelise McL, George S. Sienna H, Annelise McL, George S. Sienna H, Annelise McL, George S.

(Year 1)(Year 1)(Year 1) Charlotte D, Joseph G, Lori K, Richard A, Dennis (Oliver) D, Lucy V,Charlotte D, Joseph G, Lori K, Richard A, Dennis (Oliver) D, Lucy V,Charlotte D, Joseph G, Lori K, Richard A, Dennis (Oliver) D, Lucy V,

Rhys B, Cooper K, Akira W, Finn W.Rhys B, Cooper K, Akira W, Finn W.Rhys B, Cooper K, Akira W, Finn W.

(Year 2)(Year 2)(Year 2) Evan L, Cooper McG, Logan P, Michael A, Jonathan A,Evan L, Cooper McG, Logan P, Michael A, Jonathan A,Evan L, Cooper McG, Logan P, Michael A, Jonathan A,

Lachlan D, Ella E, William H.Lachlan D, Ella E, William H.Lachlan D, Ella E, William H.

(Year 3)(Year 3)(Year 3) Patrick H, Keira L, Kayden R, Brooke W, Ella B, Decklyn BPatrick H, Keira L, Kayden R, Brooke W, Ella B, Decklyn BPatrick H, Keira L, Kayden R, Brooke W, Ella B, Decklyn B---D,D,D,

Claudia H, Samuel T, Luka W.Claudia H, Samuel T, Luka W.Claudia H, Samuel T, Luka W.

(Year 4)(Year 4)(Year 4) Samuel B, Ruby H, Kalyah M, Lachlan C, Peri C, RubySamuel B, Ruby H, Kalyah M, Lachlan C, Peri C, RubySamuel B, Ruby H, Kalyah M, Lachlan C, Peri C, Ruby---Tuesday J,Tuesday J,Tuesday J,

Hannah P, Alexander T.Hannah P, Alexander T.Hannah P, Alexander T.

(Year 5)(Year 5)(Year 5) Samuel C, Skye F, Tyler M, Leila P, Angus S, Lachlan K,Samuel C, Skye F, Tyler M, Leila P, Angus S, Lachlan K,Samuel C, Skye F, Tyler M, Leila P, Angus S, Lachlan K,

Sarah M, Timothy N, Sarah P.Sarah M, Timothy N, Sarah P.Sarah M, Timothy N, Sarah P.

(Year 6)(Year 6)(Year 6) Lachlan B, Jade B, Christian F, Isabella T, Molly B, Jack F,Lachlan B, Jade B, Christian F, Isabella T, Molly B, Jack F,Lachlan B, Jade B, Christian F, Isabella T, Molly B, Jack F,

Matthew W.Matthew W.Matthew W.

(Music)(Music)(Music) Kayley McC, Teagan MKayley McC, Teagan MKayley McC, Teagan M

(French)(French)(French) Lucy RLucy RLucy R---F, Lachlan C, Lachlan W, Shayla T.F, Lachlan C, Lachlan W, Shayla T.F, Lachlan C, Lachlan W, Shayla T.