Dear Parents,

As we approach the half way mark of the term, we have much exciting learning to do. We encourage you to chat with your child about their learning and what is happening in their classrooms and the school. At times this may be a challenge and that is how Seesaw posts and information in the curriculum pages in our newsletter can help. Included below is some information that may also help encourage a conversation about learning.

Confirmation

Congratulations to our Year 5 /6 students who celebrated their Confirmation last Sunday, we were so proud of them. Many thanks to Fr Leo and Bishop Terry Curtin for the beautiful, reverent and special Mass and to Ms Marnie, for her work as our R.E Leader & also her work alongside Mr Bruno and Ms Julie for their preparation of the students.

Year 5 /6 Camp

To continue a very special celebration our Year 5/6 s went to Phillip Island Adventure Resort. The amazing weather ensured that everybody participated in Camp Cooking, the Giant Slide, the Flying Fox, the Initiatives Course, Low Ropes Course and Boulder Wall. There were so many highlights that we look forward to hearing the stories & seeing more photos in the coming weeks.

A special thank you to our staff who give of their time, away from their own families to enable our students to have these amazing extracurricular experiences. Thankyou to Ms Marnie, Mr Bruno, Ms Julie, Mr Josh, Mr Vi and Mr Reed who attended camp. Also we must thank the staff who were at school, covering duties and grades. We are very lucky to have a staff who support our Camp program.

St Bernard’s Day

On Friday 19th August we will celebrate St Bernard’s Day. The actual feast day is on Saturday 20th, school Mass to begin the day and will then have fun day of activities. More information about the day will be sent out in coming days. If you are able to help out on the day, even for a few hours, please email BPC on bpc@stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au.

PL Day - Reminder

Our next Professional Learning day is on Friday 2nd September. The staff will be working with the staff from the northern region office of MACS on Religious Education. There will be no school for students on that day and OSHC will be open providing they have the minimum number required. Please see the OSHC page for more information.

Foundation School Nurse forms

There are several School Nurse surveys outstanding please return them to school as soon as possible.

CECV Child Safety Statement

The Child Safe Standards have recently been updated, please find attached the updated CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety.

Ideas Wanted

A few weeks ago we asked you for ideas that we could include in this section of our newsletter. Suggestions include articles, videos and information on variety of topics. We will include these in coming newsletters. If you have any ideas, please email us on schooladmin@stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au

'Something to Think About'

Below is an article about encouraging your child to talk about school & getting more than a one word answer. We hope it is helpful.

Date	Event

August
Mon 8th - Wed 10th	5/6 Camp
Wednesday 17th	BPC Pie Collection 2.30-3.30 pm in the Hall
Friday 19th	St Bernard's Day
Sunday 28th	BPC School Garden Working Bee (9.00 am -12.00 pm)

September
Thursday 1st	Father's Day Stall
	Father's Day Breakfast
Friday 2nd	PL Day - no school for students
Tuesday 6th	Learning Conversations 3.40 - 6.00 pm
Friday 16th	End of Term 3 (Students finish at 1.00 pm)

Calendar

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