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During our recent pupil-free day, staff participated in a spirituality day on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” We embarked on a pilgrimage through Braidwood and are deeply grateful to Mrs Mandy O’Brien for generously sharing her time and wisdom about her family’s local connections. It was also a lovely opportunity for me to share reflections from my own recent pilgrimage along the Camino Francés and visits to holy sites in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. It was truly a beautiful day of prayer and reflection. A heartfelt thank you to Bridget Bradley, Shaye Cooper, and Hayley Millsom for the many hours of preparation that made the day such a success.
So much has happened at St Bede’s during my leave last term. The children have made tremendous progress in their learning and have grown so much! The sensory garden looks fantastic and is already being enjoyed by many, and the new play equipment has been installed — it looks amazing! There’s still a little work to be completed before it’s ready for use, but all going to plan it should be ready for use during week 4. We extend our sincere thanks to Kristi and Tim Morrison for the countless hours they have devoted, especially during the holidays and last weekend, to bring this project to life.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Amy Doszpot for her outstanding leadership of St Bede’s in my absence, and to congratulate her on her appointment as Principal from next year. Exciting times lie ahead for our community — and how fortunate we are that everyone already knows Amy so well!
Best of luck to all our students participating in the Boorowa Carnival on Friday! Thank you to Mrs Tooth for her organisation and supervision on the day, with the support of Ms Laurel Clark. We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful day of sport and community spirit.
Finally, a reminder that our last Community Council meeting for the year will be held on Thursday, November 13. Before the formal meeting at 6:30pm, we invite all parents to join us in the sensory garden at 5:30pm for an Open Community Council session. This is a great opportunity to chat with Council members about their roles and responsibilities. Light refreshments will be provided. We also have a few positions available for next year and warmly welcome new members to get involved.
Have a great weekend.
God bless,
Marylou Gorham
Principal
St Bede’s Working Bee
We are holding a Working Bee at St Bede’s on Friday 7 November from 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm, followed by a BBQ to thank our volunteers!
We have a range of jobs to tackle around the school — pruning plants and hedges, collecting green waste, cleaning gutters, blowing leaves and weeding.
If you have any gardening tools at home (wheelbarrows, hedgers, power blowers, ladders, rakes, buckets, etc.), please bring them along — they will be a big help!
To help us plan the afternoon and catering, please RSVP using the form below.
Remember, many hands make light work — we hope to see you there!
Dear Parents and Carers,
Firstly, I would like to thank Mrs Bridget Bradley and Ms Hayley Millsom for their generous support in sharing the REC role throughout Term 3 while I stepped into the Acting Assistant Principal position.
Term 4 has begun with great energy and is already shaping up to be a busy and joy-filled term!
Staff Spirituality
Last Monday, our staff gathered for our annual Spirituality Day — a pilgrimage through Braidwood that invited us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the story of hope that helped shape our Catholic community. We are deeply grateful to Mrs Mandy O’Brien for sharing her time, wisdom, and family connection to Fr Edward O’Brien, a founding figure of faith in Braidwood during the 1850s.
I would also like to sincerely thank Mrs Bridget Bradley and Ms Hayley Millsom for assisting in the planning and guiding of this reflective and faith-filled day.
Congratulations
We extend our warmest congratulations to Dominique, Stuart, Ruby, Hazel, and Hamish McAllan on the safe arrival of Poppy Adelaide McAllan, born on 14 October.
We look forward to meeting the newest member of our St Bede’s community!
School Events
Our Term 4 calendar is quickly filling with many exciting school and parish events.
Below, you will find information about the first few weeks of Term 4 — there is plenty more to come later in the term! We hope to see you at these upcoming events.
Yours in faith,
Shaye Cooper
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
| Date | Event | Start Time | Location |
| 24 Oct | Boorowa Sports Carnival | Boorowa | |
| 24 Oct | No Assembly - due to Boorowa Carnival | ||
| 29 Oct | World Teachers Day | ||
| 31 Oct | Day for Daniel - Australia's Biggest Safety Lesson | School | |
| 2 Nov | Book Club due | ||
| 4 Nov | Melbourne Cup Snail Races | Recess | School |
| 4 Nov | Kinder Orientation session 1 | 9am-12pm | Kinder Classroom |
| 5 Nov | Indigenous Bush Tucker Workshop K-6 | various | School |
| 7 Nov | Working Bee | 2:00-5:30 pm | School |
| 10 Nov | Fire Education Visit | various | Fire Station |
| 11 Nov | Remembrance Day Liturgy - led by Yr 4 | 9:00 am | School Hall |
| 11 Nov | Kinder Orientation session 2 | 9am-12pm | Kinder Classroom |
| 13 Nov | Sacrament of First Eucharist Preparation Session (Year 3) | 3:15-4:15pm | School Library |
| 13 Nov | Open Community Council Meeting | 5:30 pm | School |
| 13 Nov | Community Council Exec Meeting | 6:30 pm | School |
| 14 Nov | Grandparents Day Liturgy | 1:00 pm | School Hall |
| 14 Nov | Grandparents Day Lunch - BYO | 1:30 pm | Courtyard |
| 14 Nov | Old Fashioned Games & Open Classrooms | 1:45-2:30pm | School |
| 14 Nov | Book Fair | 1:30 pm | Library |
| 14 Nov | Awards Assembly | 2:30 pm | School Hall |
| 15 Nov | Sacrament of First Eucharist (Year 3) | 6 pm | St Bede's Church |
| 18 Nov | Kinder Orientation session 3 | 9am-12pm | Kinder Classroom |
| 18 Nov | Kinder 2026 Parent Information Session | 9 am | School Hall |
| 18 Nov | Len Mutton & Co uniform display | from 9 am | School Hall |
| 19 Nov | UOW Excursion Yr 5/6 | Batemans Bay | |
| 21 Nov | Cow Pat Lotto Fundraiser | from 12 pm | School |
| 24 Nov | NRMA Road Safety Incursion - Years K - 6 | School | |
| 28 Nov | Marylou's Farewell | 2:15-4:30pm | School Hall |
| 4 Dec | Year 7 - 2026 - Trinity Catholic College Orientation day | 9 am - 3 pm | Goulburn |
| 5 Dec | Kinder Nativity | 10:30 am | School Hall |
| 5 Dec | Braidwood Community Christmas Party | 4-8pm | Ryrie Park |
| 6 Dec | St Bede's Parish Women's Advent Breakfast | 8:00-9:30am | School Hall |
| 10 Dec | End of Year Mass & Leadership Ceremony | 10 am | St Bede's Church |
| 10 Dec | Thank you Morning Tea for Volunteers | after Mass | St Bede's Church |
| 12 Dec | Transition Day | TBA | School |
| 17 Dec | St Bede's 2025 Presentation Assembly | 10 am | National Theatre |
| 18 Dec | End of Year Picnic - Whole School | 12am - 2 pm | Ryrie Park |
| 18 Dec | Year 6 Assembly - Farewell | TBA | School |
| 18 Dec | Last day of Term 4! | ||
| 24 Dec | Children & Families Christmas Eve Mass | 4:30-6:00pm | St Bede's Church |
Please keep an eye on our FaceBook page for the latest happenings around the school. StBede'sFaceBook page
2025 Term Dates
- Term 4 – Tuesday 14 October – Thursday 18 December
2026 Term Dates
- Term 1 - Monday 2 February - Thursday 2 April
- Term 2 - Tuesday 21 April - Thursday 2 July
- Term 3 - Tuesday 21 July - Friday 25 September
- Term 4 - Tuesday 13 October - Thursday 17 December
Term 4 School Fees have been generated and emailed out. The invoice is on Compass portal and the fees are due for payment before Friday 7 November 2025.
Any families who are struggling to pay their school fees are asked to contact the office.
St Bede's is a Nut Free school
St Bede's is a nut free school - This mean that students should not bring anything containing nuts to school, this includes Nutella, Peanut Butter and any other nut butters as we have several students who are highly allergic to these items.
The sharing of any food, lollies or confectionery is not encouraged.
School Counsellor
Our new Counsellor, Sharman, will be available for appointments starting next Wednesday 29 October.
If you would like your child to speak with Sharman, please complete the attached link
Referrals can be submitted here
https://mccg.my.site.com/housing/s/school-referral-form
Reminder Hair
At St Bede's we are very proud of our school uniform which has been approved by our Community Council. We are seeing children presenting to school with a few concerns which are in breech of our policy.
Our Uniform Policy clearly states:
Hair must be kept clean and tidy and where longer than shoulder length must be tied back.
Permitted hair clips and elastics must be in school colours.
No hair dye may be worn in hair except under medical advice.
Hair must be worn in a natural manner (i.e., no skullets, mo-hawks, razor cuts etc.)
Our policy is available on the website should you require further information.
- All children should be in full summer uniform by week 3 - please no mixing summer and winter uniform items.
- If your child arrives at school after 8:55 am, a parent or responsible adult MUST sign the student in at the school office.
- If you are coming into the school outside of drop off and pick up times you are required to report to the office and sign in. It is important that we have a record of all visitors to the school.
Library Days - Term 4
- 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!
Service NSW is returning to Braidwood
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 from 9am - 4pm
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 from 9am - 3pm
Ryrie Park, Wilson Street
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Find out more about the social media ban from the eSafety website here
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The Parent Pulse: Social Media and Our Children
From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account.
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At St Bede's canteen is run every 2nd Monday. 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.
| Date | ||
| 31 Oct 2025 Friday | Change of Day | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Helpers wanted | |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Helpers wanted | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Helpers wanted |
There will be no assembly and no awards presented this week due to the Boorowa Carnival.
The Week 2 awards will be presented next week.
Kinder |
Jack | Eric | |
Year 1 |
Lyra | Chase M | |
Year 2 |
Elise | Klay | |
Year 3 |
Toby | AJ | Aaleyah |
Year 4 |
Harry | Joshua | |
Year 5/6 |
Josie | Nina | Lana |