Bonjour tout le monde

The Third Week of Advent

As we enter the third week of Advent, we light the pink candle, the candle of joy. This week invites us to pause and recognise the quiet, steady joy that comes from knowing Christ is near. In the busyness of school, work, and family life, it can be easy to miss those small moments of grace: a child’s kindness, a shared laugh or a moment of peace at the end of the day.

Our Year 3 and 4 students led our liturgy this week, inviting us to reflect on a quiet joy and that, even while we are waiting, we can be happy because the Lord is near and the Christmas feast is coming soon.

May this week’s candle remind us that God’s love is already at work in our homes, in our school and in our community, filling us with hope, peace, and joyful expectation as we prepare for the coming of Jesus.

Advent Liturgies

Each week in Advent we gather together in the Hall to celebrate the season of Advent. We are led in these short reflective services by different year groups. All members of our community are more than welcome to attend these liturgies. Please see the final date below:

Advent Liturgy Week 4 - Monday 15th December 9:00am Year 5 & 6

Carols

The halls at St Bede's are filled with the sound of Carols as the students rehearse for our Annual Carols on Monday night. At this stage the weather looks to be great for an evening outside.

Please note some important information to remember for our Carols event next Monday:

Please email your teachers ASAP if you are not able to attend
Students will be sitting with their families throughout the evening, and will be called to the transition area at various times
Please bring along your picnic blankets and snacks/dinner
Those requiring camp chairs for seating will have to set up in the marked area at the back of the audience
Everyone is encouraged to dress in their Christmas colours
This is an alcohol-free family event
There will be no food trucks this year

End of the Year

It hard to believe that the last full week of the 2025 school year is drawing to a close. This year has been one of change for our school and through it all, our students, staff, and families have shown remarkable adaptability, patience and resilience. While change can bring uncertainty, it also brings growth and we look forward to the positive steps our community will make together. As we look back, we do so with gratitude for the support that has helped make this year a successful and hopeful one for our school’s future.

Accessing Student Reports via the NForma App

This semester, NForma will be distributing student reports through their new app. To ensure you can access your child’s report when it is released, please download the NForma app onto your device. As of today we will no longer be using the Operoo app as they are no longer operating in Australia. Nforma is our new platform for all our permission forms, excursions and your child's medical information to be uploaded under their profile. Your information from Operoo has been transferred to Nforma. Please check all your contact details are up to date for the beginning of 2026 school year.

We encourage you to complete this step as soon as possible to ensure a smooth experience. Thank you for your cooperation in embracing this new process.

Thank you

Students

We have a terrific student group and they make our school such a lively, curious and fun place to be. I congratulate them all on their efforts to live out our school values of Being Safe, Being Respectful and Being Resilient. As well as their dedication to growing as a learner and as part of a community.

Teachers and Support Staff:

Thank you to our wonderful school staff for your ongoing support and collaboration in nurturing our students' growth. Your dedication is truly appreciated and has been invaluable in creating a vibrant learning community.

Parents and families:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all parents for your unwavering support, trust, and partnership in your child's education journey. Your involvement and encouragement have been invaluable in creating a vibrant learning community.

Administration and Office Staff:

Thank you to Amanda, Chrissy and Marianne for the efficient way the admin for the school is managed and run. Thank you always dropping what ever task you are doing to help everyone.

Andy

Thank you for all keeping the grounds looking clean, tidy and attending to the never ending maintenance of the school.

P A

Thank you for the fabulous work you do to bring our community together. The events you organise for the students and the community are always looked forward to and enjoyed by all. Thank you to PA executive for their leadership of the group this year, to the members of the sub committees for organising and running the different events and activities, and general members and all parents that helped the PA throughout the year.

Thank you to group of parents that ran Tuck Shop each week and parents volunteered to help over the year. Thank you to parent that managed the secondhand uniform shop this year.

School Advisory Council:

Thank you for the commitment to our school community and the valuable contribution they make.

Parent Volunteers

Thank you to the parents that have volunteered throughout the year in various ways.

Library

Thank you to the mum and grandmother that have worked all year in the library, cleaning, sorting and organising. They have also been cleaning and tidying the area near the entrance gate and corridor behind the office.

Fr. John, Sara, Kris and the St Bede's Parish:

Thank you to Fr John for his spiritual guidance and support. Thank you to the St Bede's Parish, we are so blessed to be a part of this welcoming and vibrant faith community.

MACSEYE: Thank you to the dedicated and caring staff that work at our Out of School Hours Care program. Thank you for providing such a great service to our school community and a program for the students.

Wishing all of our families a very happy and holy Christmas. Enjoy the holiday season and festivities and we look forward to a wonderful 2026 school year at St Bede's.

As we reflect on the year's successes and growth, we look forward to continuing this journey together, fostering a supportive environment where our students can thrive.

Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. We eagerly anticipate the adventures that the upcoming year will bring.

Que Dieu bénisse

Kathryn Murphy and all the staff at St Bede's

St Bede's Primary School Newsletter

Bienvenue à notre école - Welcome to our school

Issue 39 · 12 Dec 2025

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