In Early Stage One we have been focusing on Bush Tucker and ways Indigenous people track animals in the bush. The students enjoyed going on a bush tucker hunt out in our Rosary garden and have been learning about witchetty grubs, honey ants and other bush food. We have been engaging in drawing and dancing like different Australian animals.
In Stage One we have been focusing on dreamtime stories. Students have been learning about traditional stories that were used to share knowledge and pass on information from Elders to the next generation. Last week students learnt about the story, The Echidna and the Shade Tree and had a strong discussion of the meaning of this dreamtime story. They enjoyed creating an echidna using play dough and sticks from the garden.
In Stage Two we have been focusing on interpreting and understanding Indigenous dance. We have been learning about and creating a pamphlet about Blue Tongue lizards as it represents our school totem. Stage Two students presented their interpretation of a Blue Tongue Lizard Dance and will be performing a dance which they will choreograph based on a dreamtime story of their choice.
In Stage Three we have been focusing on understanding Indigenous artists' and how Indigenous artworks tell a story. They presented a speech and researched a particular artist and gave detail about the artist.
As a whole school community at St Bernadette’s we have collated a totem project which Mrs Graham has put together to be presented.
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13 Oct 2026
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A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Aryian in Year 5 who competed in the premier division of a major soccer competition in Queensland over the holidays - the Premier Invitational Tournament! His team competed against teams from across Australia and New Zealand, finishing 10th out of 120 teams!! Anyone at our school who knows Aryian, knows of his passion for soccer and his outstanding ability. He even scored a hat trick in one of his games. Well done Aryian, fingers crossed that one day we will see him playing for the Socceroos!!!!! πβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈ09 Oct 2026
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A HUGE THANK YOU to our PARENT GROUP for supporting us to not only raise over $10,000 for our school but for also always putting our kids first!! Thanks also to our AMAZING Miss Callanta & Miss Savva who always do such a great job organising fun things for us to do!!! We love you both! What a FANTASTIC community we have!! πππβ€οΈπ©·ππ€π©΅π§‘π©Ά PS we could not let our toddlers miss out on all the fun!!!
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13 Oct 2026
From Facebook
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Aryian in Year 5 who competed in the premier division of a major soccer competition in Queensland over the holidays - the Premier Invitational Tournament! His team competed against teams from across Australia and New Zealand, finishing 10th out of 120 teams!! Anyone at our school who knows Aryian, knows of his passion for soccer and his outstanding ability. He even scored a hat trick in one of his games. Well done Aryian, fingers crossed that one day we will see him playing for the Socceroos!!!!! πβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈ
09 Oct 2026
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A HUGE THANK YOU to our PARENT GROUP for supporting us to not only raise over $10,000 for our school but for also always putting our kids first!! Thanks also to our AMAZING Miss Callanta & Miss Savva who always do such a great job organising fun things for us to do!!! We love you both! What a FANTASTIC community we have!! πππβ€οΈπ©·ππ€π©΅π§‘π©Ά PS we could not let our toddlers miss out on all the fun!!!
09 Oct 2026
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Last term Year 4 had a great time learning all about our Solar System! Them not only did they gain knowledge and understanding but then they found different ways to share their learning with others!! Great job everyone!! ππͺππͺππͺππͺππͺ
02 Oct 2026
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Whole school COLOUR RUN portrait!! Such a FABULOUS DAY!!! ππ©΅π©·π€ππ©Άπ§‘ππβ€οΈ
01 Oct 2026
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Here is some more COLOUR FUN RUN fun!! It was such a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the colour was flowing!!! What an awesome way to finish TERM 3!!! πβ€οΈπππ©Άπ§‘ππ€π©·π©΅
30 Sep 2026
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Itβs time to CELEBRATE all our September birthdaysβ¦.. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you all!!! They had a wonderful time celebrating with family and friends. There were parties, new clothes, sleep overs, movies, Barbies, glitter markers, surprises and plenty of yummy cake, even a unicorn cake!! We love celebrating our birthdays and September was certainly a busy month!! πππ»ππ₯³ππππͺ
29 Sep 2026
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Last week Kindy did an AMAZING job of sharing their learning with us at our assembly. We are so very proud of everything they have achieved this year and look forward to seeing what they can do next term!!! Congratulations Kindy!!! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
28 Sep 2026
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Our inaugural COLOUR FUN RUNβ¦.. and FUN IT was! Students, staff, parents, family, friends & toddlers all enjoyed the sunshine and the colour!! ππ©΅π©·π©Άπ§‘ππ€ππβ€οΈ
25 Sep 2026
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What better way to end the term but to revisit when we celebrated our SLSOβs and maintenance king! We could do the work we do without them! They care passionately for our kids and do all they can to ensure our children get every opportunity available to them. Thanks for all you do for our community! ππππππππππ
24 Sep 2026
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Congratulations to Jack for competing at the MacKillop Athletics Championships at SOPAC yesterday! He did an amazing job in his events finishing 4th in High Jump & 5th in Long Jump! Well done Jack!!! ππππππππ
24 Sep 2026
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Stage 3 sis a beautiful job leading their Stage Liturgy the other week. Thanks to all members of our community who came along to pray with us! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»