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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02 Feb 2026
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Welcome to 2026, the Year of GROWTH!!!! What a fabulous day we had today! So many smiles and holiday stories being shared. And Kindy 2026 were AMAZING!!! We can’t wait to see you all again tomorrow! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
30 Jan 2026
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We wish all our 2025 Graduates all the very best as they start High School this week!!! You are all in our prayers as you spread your wings and fly towards your dreams! May God bless you all, the love of your St Bernadette’s family is with you all!!! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
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02 Feb 2026
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Welcome to 2026, the Year of GROWTH!!!! What a fabulous day we had today! So many smiles and holiday stories being shared. And Kindy 2026 were AMAZING!!! We can’t wait to see you all again tomorrow! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
30 Jan 2026
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We wish all our 2025 Graduates all the very best as they start High School this week!!! You are all in our prayers as you spread your wings and fly towards your dreams! May God bless you all, the love of your St Bernadette’s family is with you all!!! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
29 Jan 2026
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We were so very proud of our 2025 Year 6 Graduates and we enjoyed ensuring they felt the love from our community. A special shout out to Lerris, Isabelle & Angom who all received a special acknowledgment of their contributions to our community!!! 💛🎉💛🎉💛🎉💛🎉💛🎉
28 Jan 2026
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Every student is welcomed, cared for and supported at St Bernadette's. We are a community of lifelong learners where students are put at the centre of everything we do. We're enrolling for 2027 and invite registrations now. Learn more here: https://www.stbernadetteslalorpark.catholic.edu.au/enrolment
28 Jan 2026
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As the new school year for 2026 approaches, we reflect on the year that was 2025! And what a beautiful celebration of all our successes, challenges and growth we had during our End of Year & Year 6 Graduation!! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
27 Jan 2026
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We can’t wait to get back to school and completing puzzles in the Beehive!!! Who will be up for the challenge in 2026???? 💛🧩💛🧩💛🧩💛🧩💛🧩
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31 Dec 2025
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Happy happy birthday to all these beautiful December birthdays!! They certainly celebrated in style from pool parties to Timezone and Flip out, even going out to fancy restaurants with family, they did it all!! They ate plenty of cake and simply enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. Enjoy your holidays everyone!!! ❤️🎁🎂🎉🎈🙌🏻
26 Dec 2025
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Happy Boxing Day!! I hope you are all having as much fun today as we did on Water Fun Day!!! 🩵💦🩵💦🩵💦🩵💦🩵💦🩵💦
25 Dec 2025
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Merry Christmas to one and all! May God blessings be upon you all today and always!! Let’s celebrate with the littlest and biggest at our Carols afternoon!! ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚
24 Dec 2025
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Year 3 & Year 4 did not disappoint and they sure did bring the energy and joy!! I was delighted to see so many students not only present but also getting involved and performing their hearts out!!! ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚
23 Dec 2025
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Year 2 and our Senior Dance Group had so much fun performing their carols and they were fabulous. I just loved the Kindy group of boys watching the Dance group - they loved it!!! 💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️