This term the students in Year Six will be participating in the Parramatta Diocese Public Speaking Competition, called the Voice of Youth, an annual competition that has been conducted within the diocese for many years.
To prepare the students for the Voice of Youth competition, we have been learning about how to write an engaging speech and all the components that help with good delivery.
The students have been watching some of the past contestants that were in the Grand Final of the competition and discussing positives aspects and challenges of each speech.
Last term, students were given some time to select a topic that fits one or more of the following purposes - to persuade, to entertain or to inform. Students were then asked to begin researching their chosen topic.
This term, students have continued to work hard on their speeches - recrafting and rehearsing the delivery of their speech based on their own self reflection and peer feedback.
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24 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Last Tuesday we celebrated SHROVE TUESDAY! The day before Ash Wednesday - a day to get ready for LENT! A huge thank you to the parent group for giving our kids the opportunity to have some yummy pancakes to celebrate! ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯
23 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Last week I had to shift my support to the NRL because we had the Parramatta Eels come out to school to talk about positive wellbeing and of course promote the game of Rugby League. While Iβm not an Eels fan we certainly had a few fans around and I loved listening to the players and the positive advice they had for our students!!! BTW our kids asked some pretty AMAZING questions - we were so proud of them!!! ππππππππππ
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24 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Last Tuesday we celebrated SHROVE TUESDAY! The day before Ash Wednesday - a day to get ready for LENT! A huge thank you to the parent group for giving our kids the opportunity to have some yummy pancakes to celebrate! ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯
23 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Last week I had to shift my support to the NRL because we had the Parramatta Eels come out to school to talk about positive wellbeing and of course promote the game of Rugby League. While Iβm not an Eels fan we certainly had a few fans around and I loved listening to the players and the positive advice they had for our students!!! BTW our kids asked some pretty AMAZING questions - we were so proud of them!!! ππππππππππ
19 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Last week our Year 6 Mission & FIAT Leaders were invited to attend the CSPD Project Compassion Launch!! They were blessed to not only join other students from Parramatta but also to hear from Bishop Vincent and Mr Jack de Groot. We can not wait to see how these young people share their learning with us and lead us during our time of Lent and Project Compassion. πβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈ
19 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Our WELCOME BBQ was small in number but big in energy and enjoyment!! Thanks to the Parent Group for the free sausage sizzle; to the staff who had so much fun; and to all our families who attended. It was a lovely way to relax and get to know each other a little better while the kids all had some fun!!! πππππππ
18 Feb 2026
From Facebook
A HUGE shout out to this fabulous little athlete!! Jack won first place in High Jump in his regional championships with a huge PB!!! This now means he progresses to the State Little Athletics Championships next month! We canβt wait to hear how you go!!! ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯ππ₯
18 Feb 2026
From Facebook
A HUGE THANK YOU to all our parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and friends who joined us for our Opening School Mass and picnic lunch afterwards. There were plenty of smiles all round and the weather held out which was fabulous. We love it when we can all come together like this!! ππππππππππ
17 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Stage 3 have wasted no time getting busy in their first Stage 3 Leadership Meeting. Our Captains, Vice Captains & SRC worked with Mrs B; the Sport Team worked with Miss Callanta; the Mission FIAT Team worked with Mrs Stone & Mrs Brothers; while the Community Team worked with Mrs Chand; and the Environment Team worked with Miss Leonardo. I am expecting big things from these dynamite teams stay posted!!! ππππππππ
17 Feb 2026
From Facebook
At our OPENING School Mass we also acknowledged our Stage 3 Leadership Teams, including our School Captains & Vice Captains! These teams have already shown their spirit and dedication to our community through their work as Kindy Buddies. We are so proud of each student and excited to see them flourish and use their voices to help our school shine!! β¨ πππ»β¨πππ»β¨πππ»
16 Feb 2026
From Facebook
There is no wasting time at St Bernadetteβs classes were straight into the learning. Just look at Years 1 & 2 getting stuck into reading groups and sharing their amazing writing with each other. There is going to be a lot of growing this year thatβs for sure!!! ππππππππππ
16 Feb 2026
From Facebook
What a beautiful way to start the year and officially launch our Year of GROWTH!!! Our OPENING School Mass was a lovely celebration of our community in which we welcomed our new Kindy cohort, students in other year groups and new staff. We are growing in number, so letβs focus on growing in FAITH, LEARNING, KINDNESS & LOVE! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
13 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Our first βBeehiveβ jigsaw puzzle for the year has begun!! Letβs see how long it takes us!! ππ§©ππ§©ππ§©ππ§©
12 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Our beautiful Kindies mixing it with all the Infants students at Lunch Time!! They were AMAZING! They even discovered the bubblers!!! So much to learn and they are taking on every challenge with a smile and positivity!! Primary are also enjoying their play areas, especially Year 3!!! πππππππ ππππππππ