St.Bernadette

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St.Bernadettes 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

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St. Bernadettes Vision Statement

• We, the community of St. Bernadettes, follow the
  teachings of Jesus.
• We provide a secure, safe and supportive
  environment for the individuals in our community.
• We promote respect, tolerance and acceptance of
  all.

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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.

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• The community of St. Bernadettes live our Vision
  by
• respecting the rights and opinions of all
• attempting to meet the needs of each individual
• modelling and promoting appropriate and safe
  behaviour
• actively living out our school discipline policy
• acknowledging our rights and responsibilities
• being tolerant of individual differences

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• teaching the gospel values that we are all made
  in Gods image
• exploring and celebrating the diversity and
  similarities in each culture present in our
  community
• treating each other as we ourselves wish to be
  treated
• being a place of welcome to the immediate and
  extended community.
• encouraging and responding to the struggle each
  member brings

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• 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

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• 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

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St. Bernadettes 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

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• Mathematics support
• Corrective reading
• Special needs
• Physical Education
• Library
• Technology
• Liturgies
• LOTE (Italian Gr.4-6)
• Community Language (Vietnamese)

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• Camps
• Excursions incursions
• Buddy system
• Assemblies
• Achievement Awards
• Parent support/assistance

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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
  Principals approval.

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Parking..drop off, pick up

• Strictly 10 min. drop off/pick up.
• Willey Street Westmoreland Road are usually
  policed!!
• No exceptions.
• Your childs life is at risk through
  thoughtlessness