st.bernadette’s primary school parish priest: fr.ivano burdian principal: sr.lorraine testa deputy...
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St.Bernadette’s Primary School
Parish Priest: Fr.Ivano Burdian Principal: Sr.Lorraine Testa Deputy Principal: Ms.Lynette Sciberras Prep Teachers 2006: Ms.Bernadette Gallagher
Ms.Claire Dureau
St. Bernadette’s Vision Statement
We, the community of St. We, the community of St. Bernadette’s, follow the Bernadette’s, follow the teachings of Jesus.teachings of Jesus.
We provide a secure, safe We provide a secure, safe and supportive environment and supportive environment for the individuals in our for the individuals in our community.community.
We promote respect, We promote respect, tolerance and acceptance of tolerance and acceptance of all.all.
Vision & Mission
We provide an environment which nurtures and encourages spiritual growth.
We create an atmosphere which supports and empowers growth of the whole person.
We encourage life-long learning.
The community of St. The community of St. Bernadette’s live our Vision Bernadette’s live our Vision by:by:
respecting the rights and respecting the rights and opinions of allopinions of all
attempting to meet the needs attempting to meet the needs of each individualof each individual
modelling and promoting modelling and promoting appropriate and safe appropriate and safe behaviourbehaviour
actively living out our school actively living out our school discipline policydiscipline policy
acknowledging our rights acknowledging our rights and responsibilitiesand responsibilities
being tolerant of individual being tolerant of individual differencesdifferences
teaching the gospel values that we are all made in teaching the gospel values that we are all made in God’s imageGod’s image
exploring and celebrating the diversity and exploring and celebrating the diversity and similarities in each culture present in our communitysimilarities in each culture present in our community
treating each other as we ourselves wish to be treating each other as we ourselves wish to be treatedtreated
being a place of welcome to the immediate and being a place of welcome to the immediate and extended community.extended community.
encouraging and responding to the struggle each encouraging and responding to the struggle each member bringsmember brings
exposing children to Gospel stories which manifest Jesus’ teaching and way of life
providing a prayerful atmosphere centered around a prayer place, with symbols relevant to our Catholic faith and traditions
preparation and participation in liturgical celebrations
providing a well balanced curriculum which is inclusive of our faith and the expression of it
providing outside professional support services
providing specialist programs providing educational
opportunities to develop the whole person
developing knowledge, attitudes and values; skills which can be carried throughout our future lives
instilling confidence in all providing a curriculum which is
reflective of current practices and philosophies
St. Bernadette’s School Policies and Programs
Our Vision and Mission come to life through the following:
Enrolment Policy Administrative Policy Discipline Policy Religious
Education/Sacramental Policy
Pastoral Care Policy Policies for all learning
areas Literacy support
Mathematics supportMathematics support Corrective readingCorrective reading Special needsSpecial needs Physical EducationPhysical Education LibraryLibrary TechnologyTechnology LiturgiesLiturgies LOTE (Italian Gr.4-6)LOTE (Italian Gr.4-6) Community Language Community Language
(Vietnamese)(Vietnamese)
Camps Excursions &
incursions Buddy system Assemblies Achievement Awards Parent
support/assistance
2006 Fee structure
Class levies $130.00 per child Payable no later than Feb.6th, 2004 School fees $600.00* per family (3 payments $200.00 or lump sum
payments) Swimming $60.00** (grade P-2) will only be
accepted after class levies are paid, on a first come, first booked basis.
Late payments will only be accepted with the Principal’s approval.
Parking..drop off, pick up
Strictly 10 min. drop off/pick up.
Willey Street & Westmoreland Road are usually policed!!
No exceptions…. Your child’s life is at
risk through thoughtlessness