Dear Parents,

As another wonderful year draws to a close, I want to thank you all for the shared milestones, achievements, and moments that have made this year so special. It has been a privilege to be part of the St Bede's community for the past 13 years—a community filled with warmth, joy, and unwavering support.

As I prepare to move into the next chapter of my journey, I carry with me countless cherished memories of our time together. I will miss our wonderful community deeply, but I am sure our paths will cross around Balwyn, where we can catch up on all the latest St Bede's news.

May the Christmas season bring you and your families love, joy, and peace. Thank you for making my time here truly unforgettable.

End of Term Mass

Our end-of-term Mass will be held on Tuesday, 17 December, at 11:00 am. This is a special time for our community to come together, celebrate, and give thanks for the blessings of another wonderful year, in keeping with our Catholic tradition.

During the Mass, we will also announce the 2025 student leaders. We look forward to recognizing these students as they step into their new roles for the upcoming year.

We warmly invite you to join us for this meaningful celebration.

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. Reports will be released tomorrow.

Detailed instructions from NForma on how to download and set up the app are provided in the link below:

Advent Services at St. Bede’s

We are now in the season of Advent—a time of waiting and preparation—we are excited to continue our Advent Liturgies. These special liturgies will be led by our students and focus on the Jesse Tree, or Jesus' family tree, teaching about the significant figures who came before Jesus and helped prepare the way for him. Each week, a different year level will lead our community in reflection and celebration.

Advent Liturgy Schedule:

Advent Liturgy 4 – 16 December, led by the Preps

These liturgies will be held each Monday at 9am in the church.

We look forward to celebrating this meaningful season of our Catholic faith together as a community.

St Bede’s Christmas Carols

St Bede's Christmas Carols are Monday at 6pm. Please have the children at school and ready to perform by 5.50pm at the latest.

Please note, we kindly ask that families refrain from feeding the children until after the performance, as this can be disruptive while they are gathered at the front.

During this special evening, the children will tell the story of Jesus' birth through carols, and they will also perform some secular Christmas favorites.

Venue: Amphitheatre

Date: Monday, 16th December

Time: 6:00 pm

We look forward to celebrating this beautiful tradition with you!

Thank you for your continued support.

Regards,

Larissa

Acting Principal

St Bede's Primary School Newsletter

Bienvenue à notre école - Welcome to our school

Issue 40 · 12 Dec 2024

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