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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04 Mar 2026
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
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
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04 Mar 2026
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
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
From Facebook
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»
26 Feb 2026
From Facebook
We are so excited because the Wanderer Clinics have begun!!! Every week for this term our students will be learning from the best - coaches and players from the Western Sydney Wanderers!!! What a fabulous opportunity to develop our skills. πβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈπβ½οΈ
25 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Last week our Stage 3 Sport Leadership Team started running little activities for our Infants children to enjoy at break times. There was a lot of interest and plenty of smiles! Well done everyone! ππππππππππ
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₯