Welcome back to all our students and families and to our wonderful staff! It has been lovely to see the smiles on the faces of the children, as they arrive at school each day! It has been lovely to catch up with so many of our parents and grandparents during this past week. We look forward to seeing many of you at the swimming carnival tomorrow.

Community Council News
Following resignations from the Community Council at the end of last year, there are three positions vacant. Council Chair, Head of the Fundraising Working Group and a Parent Representative position. Richard Bunn has resigned from the position of Chair after many years of commitment to the Community Council, Kristi Morrison has resigned from the position of Head of Fundraising after several years of commitment to this role. Sarah Hickey has recently resigned as Parent Representative as she has left the district and Clare Young has also stepped down as Parent Representative. Should you be interested in any of these positions, please contact myself or Richard Bunn on 0427633184 for information about the various roles and email an Expression of Interest to Marylou Gorham at office.stbesesb@cg.catholic.edu.au by COB next Friday, February 14.

Drinks Stall Coordinator - Braidwood Show

The Braidwood Show is fast approaching on Saturday 1st March, and we are still looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Drinks Stall on the day. This is the first fundraising opportunity for St Bede’s for 2025.

Last year, this stall raised nearly $3,000 for our school, and with your help, we can make it another great success! 

The coordinator role involves purchasing of stock, organising volunteer roster, overseeing set up/pack up, and ensuring smooth operation throughout the day. You will be supported with a handover from last years coordinator.
 

If you’re able to assist or would like more information, please contact amy.doszpot@cg.catholic.edu.au

Library days for Term 1 are:

• Wednesdays - Kinder, Years 2, 3, 4
• Thursdays - Years 1 & 5/6

Please remember to bring your library bag and any books to be returned on these days!!!!!! 

At St Bede's canteen is run every 2nd Monday. The first canteen for 2025 will be Monday 17 February (Week 3). The running of canteen is dependant on volunteers - we require at least 2 parent volunteers per canteen.

Please see the roster below - if you are able to help please contact Brenda, Trish or the office to have your name added.

If canteen is cancelled your child will need to bring their own lunch, as per a non canteen day. 

If you have any questions about what is required to help on canteen please contact Brenda on 0438 275 032 or Trish on 0412 889507 or 02 48422027.

Please note that any parents volunteering for canteen must have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC). WWCC can be applied for through Service NSW (link) applying for a WWCC. Once you have received the clearance please send a copy of the email + your date of birth to the office as the clearances are checked.