Stage one students were encouraged to think and act like scientists at St Bernadette’s Primary Lalor Park when presenter Chris Howe brought his fun and interactive show Scienza Viva to the school for Science Week.
Mr Howe led students to observe large stick insects, test a weight propelled wheel, play with a tornado in a bottle and demonstrate how air moves by using hair dryers to launch ping pong balls.
They even learned how to make ‘elephant’s toothpaste’ - by combining yeast, detergent and hydrogen peroxide.
Stage One teacher Kerrie-Ann Galea said the focus throughout the term has been on learning about materials and what they are made of.
During this week of science work, parents were invited into the classrooms while students designed and made waterproof sculptures.
Students made 3D science models on a variety of subjects like the life cycle of a butterfly, weather patterns, space and phases of the moon.
Up to 70 students ended up presenting their work to their peers, teachers and parents.
“Science Week was a great success and the culmination of the students’ learning throughout the term,’’ Mrs Galea said.
“It was evident each and every child put a lot of thought and effort into their projects.
“They showed enthusiasm and pride when they were presenting what they had created and learned.”
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16 Mar 2026
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Our students had so much fun learning the Japanese words for the different parts of the body. Mrs Filan used a directed drawing lesson to integrate the Japanese language. Great drawings everyone!! ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅
13 Mar 2026
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Last Sunday was International Womenβs Day! And I am so grateful for all the wonderful women I have had and continue to have the privilege of working alongside. The women of St Bernadetteβs are strong, compassionate and dedicated women who give their absolute everything for not only our students and this community but also for each other! I am so proud of each of you and grateful that I get to travel this journey with you all!!! A special shout out to my AMAZING Leadership Team - what a team! ππππππ
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16 Mar 2026
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Our students had so much fun learning the Japanese words for the different parts of the body. Mrs Filan used a directed drawing lesson to integrate the Japanese language. Great drawings everyone!! ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅
13 Mar 2026
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Last Sunday was International Womenβs Day! And I am so grateful for all the wonderful women I have had and continue to have the privilege of working alongside. The women of St Bernadetteβs are strong, compassionate and dedicated women who give their absolute everything for not only our students and this community but also for each other! I am so proud of each of you and grateful that I get to travel this journey with you all!!! A special shout out to my AMAZING Leadership Team - what a team! ππππππ
12 Mar 2026
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We are loving our little Celebrations of Learning and last Friday was Stage 2βs opportunity to share what they have been learning this term so far. Take a look at their artwork - they are FABULOUS, so bright and colourful!!! We also loved hearing about their Religion learning - they knew so much the Eucharist! πβοΈπ¨πβοΈπ¨πβοΈπ¨πβοΈπ¨
11 Mar 2026
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A HUGE THANK YOU to all the families who sent in Easter Eggs for our Parent Group. These will all go towards our annual Easter Raffle which is always a fabulous fund raiser for our school. The CRAZY socks were also AMAZING!!!! π€© ππ€©ππ€©ππ€©
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09 Mar 2026
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The students of St Bernadetteβs had great success in the pool this year and it just keeps comingβ¦. CONGRATULATIONS to Hugh for receiving Runner Up Junior Champion at the Diocesan carnival! This now means Hugh will go on to compete at the MacKillop Selection carnival. Good luck, we are so proud of you! πππππππ
05 Mar 2026
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Captivate Band has begun for the year and that means Year 4 are on the drums!!! It wonβt be long and theyβll have their instrument and the joyous music will ring out across the school!!! ππΈπ₯πΉπΊπ·πͺ
04 Mar 2026
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A MASSIVE Congratulations to Hugh for achieving Age Champion at the Blacktown Zone Swimming Carnival and even breaking the record for 50m freestyle in his age group. Not only has Hugh progressed to the Diocesan carnival but so has our boys relay team!! Congrats everyone. ππππππππππ
03 Mar 2026
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A HUGE shout out to the students who competed in the Blacktown Zone Swimming Carnival last week!!! They did a wonderful job representing our school and swimming to the best of their abilities!! We had a very successful day winning a few races, breaking a record and some students going on to the Diocesan Swimming Carnival next week. Thanks to Miss Savva and Mrs Pollard for supporting them in the day. ππππππππππ
02 Mar 2026
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ASH WEDNESDAY is always a special time in our liturgical calendar. A time that marks the start of LENT - taking the time to prepare for Easter. Time to think about how we can make a positive difference to the lives of others. Jesus sacrificed everything for us, so how can we find ways to show gratitude for his sacrifice!!! πβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈ
28 Feb 2026
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Itβs time to celebrate all our February birthdays at St Bernadetteβs! This year we even have a leap year baby so he gets to choose to celebrate today or tomorrow - I wonder what heβll choose!!! Our kids have had a great month celebrating with family and friends, eating out at restaurants, going to Luna Park & Lasor Tag; having parties at home; eating some fabulous cakes; and receiving some pretty fabulous gifts including LEGO, a new phone, even a present from their Year 6 Buddy! However they have celebrated, their smiles tell the stories!! ππππππ₯³ππ
27 Feb 2026
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Last Friday we had our very first βStage 3 Celebration of Learningβ. Thanks to our Stage 3 students and teachers for sharing just a little of your learning from the first 4 weeks of school! Watch out Stage 2 will be up next in Week 6!!!! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»