Term one is almost over. It has been a busy but productive term with a wide range of activities offered for students and for parents. The children have made huge leaps with their learning and are continuing to work on their stories for the Braidwood Writers Festival and we are looking forward to seeing the final product next term.

Recently, we held our first working bee for the year. We had many jobs which needed to be done and the school looked amazing when the working bee concluded. A big thank you to Richard Bunn for his organisation and the Busby, Lyons, Phillips, Bunn and Razaeian families and the leadership team for their assistance on the day.

Last Tuesday evening, several students from St Bede’s participated in the Rotary Public Speaking Competition at Bungendore.
The Year 3 and 4 speakers were Kitty, Charlie and Eden.

Their topics were:

1. What do you need to do to achieve good grades at school?
2. Explain what home means to you.
3. Does your family have a celebration that is special, and do you think other families around the world have this celebration as well?

The Year 5 and 6 speakers were Edith and Eleanor.

Their topics were:

1. What does happiness mean to you?
2. What are ‘needs’ and what are ‘wants’. Explain?
3. How do you think the impact of the conflict in the Ukraine impacts the children of the Ukraine?

The children all spoke very well and the standard of speakers was extremely high. They competed against Sutton Primary, Tarago Primary, Gundaroo Primary and Bungendore Primary. Congratulations to Eleanor who was runner up and Edith who was given a special mention in the Year 5 and 6 section. We thank the parents who supported the children and drove them to Bungendore. It was a great experience for all the competitors. A special thank you to the Rotary club at Bungendore for their organisation and hospitality.

Over the past week, all classes have participated in Easter liturgies. Congratulations to all our students on their reverence and respect displayed throughout the liturgies and of their portrayal of the Easter story. Well done to Shaye Cooper, Acting REC on her impeccable organisation and to all parents and grandparents for attending.

Class Parent Representatives: Each year we request a parent from each class to undertake the role of class parent representative. The role is not arduous but it involves organising a social activity for parents as well as being the contact person for the class should a need arise for support e.g. when a parent or family member is ill, arrival of a new baby etc. If you think you could be a class contact, please email the front office at office.stbedesb@cg.catholic.edu.au

On Thursday April 25, St Bede’s school will be participating in the Anzac day March. If you would like your child to attend, they must wear their full school winter uniform and assemble outside St Bede’s Church by 10:30am. There will be an Anzac Liturgy at St Bede’s school on Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00am. All parents and grandparents are welcome to attend.

As this is the last full newsletter for term 1, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday! We look forward to seeing all students return on Wednesday May 1. Winter uniform will be phased in across the first two weeks with the expectation that all students are in winter uniform by week 3.