Dear Parents and Carers,

This term is going very fast! It is hard to believe that our Kinder students have almost completed their first term of schooling but they are already making great leaps with their learning as are all our students. As we are nearing closer to the end of the term, we may experience some cooler weather conditions. Therefore, we have decided to phase the winter uniform in much earlier than usual. Commencing from next week, the children have the option of wearing either their summer or winter uniform to school.

Last week, we had our first Community Council meeting for this year. It was a wonderful opportunity to form our new Council and to discuss the various initiatives that we have to look forward to this year. We are extremely fortunate that Fiona Noye offered to assist Ruby Green to share the role of Fundraising coordinators. How blessed are we to  have parents volunteer to join our Community Council. We hope you can all attend our Meet and Greet night tonight to meet our Community Council members and catch up with old friends and new, and meet our wonderful staff.

Kristi Morrison provided an update on the progress of the play equipment. An application has been submitted for a grant to provide shade for the equipment. Once we hear the outcome of this, we will be ready to commence work on the installation of the equipment. This year we will continue to raise money for the play equipment, as we haven’t quite reached our goal but we have managed to raise close to $90,000 with the support of fundraising initiatives and donations, which is astounding for a school our size. Kristi has organised an amazing Easter raffle which will include 5 lucky draw prizes, tickets are available on Qkr. We also have the bulb fundraiser and the sensory garden project, which Clare Young is in the process of organising. The colour run will be held early in term 4 which was an enormous success when we held it previously and a musical to look forward to.

Next Friday, April 4 from 3pm-5pm, we will be having our working bee in preparation for winter and a movie night. Come along, drop off the children, have fun at the working bee and join everyone participating for a barbecue and light refreshments at the end.

During our meeting, the Annual Improvement Plan (AIP) was presented. The AIP details our school action plan to improve student learning and achievement at St Bede’s. Our goals for 2025 are well underway to being achieved this year. These goals are being supported by professional development and expert coaching for staff.

• To improve student achievement in learning through the embedding of High Impact Teaching Practices.
• To deepen understanding of Religious Education and Catholic Identity. 

Tomorrow is our Cross Country Carnival at the Recreation Ground from 10am until 12:30pm, which the children and staff are looking forward to. Following this carnival, we are hosting the Northern Regions Cross Country Carnival on Friday May 2, which is a big event and great fundraiser for St Bede’s. Last year we had plenty of volunteers at both carnivals, so we hope you can come along, assist and join in the fun! Thank you Mrs Tooth for all your organisation.

We hope to see you all at the Meet and Greet tonight!

God Bless