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May Mother’s Day Stall

Thursday 10th

Foundation 2019 School Tours Friday 11th 9.15am

Enrolments close

Friday 11th

Mother’s Day Celebration Friday 11th 8.45am

5/6 Interschool Sports

Friday 11th

Foundation & Year 1/2 Excursion

Wednesday 16th 9.15am-11.15am

Staff PD Day

(No school for students) Friday 18th

CD Cross Country

Thursday 24th

Year 5/6 Camp Monday 28th Tuesday 29th

Wednesday 30th

June Walk-a-thon

Friday 1st

Working Bee Saturday 2nd

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

(No school) Monday 11th

Year 3/4 Camp Tuesday 12th

Wednesday 13th

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Bernard’s Primary Coburg

Bernardo Term Two 9th May

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, Reflection

Meanest Mother in the World

I had the meanest Mother in the world. While other kids had candy for breakfast, I had to eat cereal, eggs and toast. While other kids had cake and candy for lunch, I had a sandwich. As you can guess, my dinner

was different from other kids’ dinners, too. My mother insisted on know-ing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were

and what we were doing. I am ashamed to admit it, but she actually had the nerve to break the child labor law. She made us work. We had to wash dishes, make the beds and learn how to cook. That woman must have stayed awake

nights thinking up things for us kids to do. And she insisted we tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

By the time we became teenagers, she was much wiser and our life be-came more unbearable. None of this tooting the car horn for us to come

running; she embarrassed us to no end by insisting that our friends come to the door to get us.

I forgot to mention that most of our friends were allowed to date at the mature age of 12 or 13, but our old fashioned Mother refused to let us

date until we were 15. She really raised a bunch of squares. None of us was ever in trouble with the law. And who do we have to thank for this?

You’re right, our mean mother. I am trying to raise my children to stand a little straighter and taller and I am secretly tickled to pieces when my children call me mean. I

thank God for giving me the meanest Mother in the world. The world needs more mean Mother’s like mine.

To all those very special women in our lives, we wish you a very Happy and special

Mother’s day on Sunday. We thank each of you, for all you do to love, support,

guide and protect us.

SCHOOL Principal Joanne Doherty 36 Patterson Street, East Coburg, VIC 3058 Phone: 9384 8500 Fax: 9383 1721 www.stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au Email: schooladmin@stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au ST BERNARD’S PARISH Parish Priest Fr Leo De Marzi 60 Sheffield Street, East Coburg, VIC 3058 Phone: 9386 1214 Fax: 9386 1495 Mass Times: Monday-Friday 9.30am Saturday 8.30am 7.00pm (English) Sunday 9.00am Italian 10.30am (English) OSHC Director Carmel Carpinteri St Bernard’s Out of School Hours Care Phone: 9386 8498 40 Patterson Street, East Coburg, VIC 3058 Email: stbernardsoshc@optusnet.com.au

Student Absences

A reminder that information/notification of student absences must be emailed, phoned or sent in by 8:45am on

the day of the absence or before.

St Bernard’s Shines!

It certainly was an exciting few days at St Bernard’s last week when the crew from German TV channel ZDF were

here, on Thursday, to film our school in action, interview us and Professor John Hattie. The day was a wonderful

showcase of our work around Visible Learning. Our students were very articulate about their learning, goals and

what a visible, assessment capable learner is. We were extremely proud of them. Congratulations to Mr Reed,

Miss Bridget and Year 3 /4 R who were featured in the filming and also to Year 3 /4 T who requested a meeting

with Professor Hattie. He was impressed with how our students approach learning and referred to our school’s

success during his interview with ZDF. On Friday, we also hosted twenty staff from Benalla who are just

beginning their Visible Learning Journey. They spent time observing and talking to our staff and students and

were very impressed. St Bernard’s is leading the way!

Mother’s Day Celebrations

A reminder that we are celebrating Mother’s on Friday and all mums are invited to school for fun in the class-

room and coffee and a treat upstairs at Bernie’s. Please RSVP if you have not already done so.

HELP NEEDED

Dads, we need you to help make coffees and serve the wonderful mums of our school on Friday morning.

If you are able to help, please email us on schooladmin@stbernardscoburg.catholic.edu.au

Enrolments

Please be advised that enrolments for 2019 close this Friday 11th May. If you, your family, friends or

neighbours have children who are eligible to begin school next year, please contact us for an Enrolment pack.

Our last Foundation School Tour Information session will be held this Friday 11th May at 9.15am.

Please contact the office if you would like to attend.

Canteen and Uniform Shop-Go online! As mentioned in last week’s Bernardo, as of Monday 14th May, Canteen and Uniform orders will be online

and available via our school website and the following link:

https://stbernardscoburg.cdfpay.org.au

This service enables online orders replacing the need for cash and paper bag orders. You will find a step by

step guide on how to create your login account details

included in this Bernardo.

Working Bee June 2nd

On Saturday 2nd June we will have our Working Bee and Sausage Sizzle. We will send out more information

next week, but would be very grateful for as much help as possible, even if it is only for an hour or two.

Lunch time Clubs

This term we have exciting clubs that students can attend during lunchtimes. We encourage students to attend

if they are interested. This is another way to engage students during lunchtimes. Talk to your children about

which clubs they have or might try.

Reminders PD Day May 18th

We have a professional development day for staff, on Friday 18th May, and our focus on the Berry St Education

Model will continue. Students do not attend school on this day. OHSC will be open as long as there are a

minimum of 15 bookings.

Regards, Joanne Doherty Principal

Club Teacher/s Day/Location

Garden Club Miss Wendy Miss Tegan

Monday - Fr Leo’s Garden

Book Club Miss Josephine [duty]

Tuesday - LIT Centre

Garden Club Miss Amy Miss Emma

Wednesday - Fr Leo’s Garden

Homework Club Mrs Doherty Miss Franca

Wednesday - 3/4 Area

Outdoor and Indoor Games [extra] Mr Reed/Phil [duty] Thursday - Outdoor/Indoor

Arts Club Mr Crawford Miss Close

Thursday - Upstairs Area

STEAM Club Mr Reed Phil

Friday - 3/4R

Board Game Club Miss Lesa Miss Marnie Josh

Friday - 5/6 Hub

‘A Visible Learner at St Bernard’s is a student who actively seeks feedback.’

Out of School Hours Care

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

MOTHER'S DAY ACTIVITIES Thursday 10th May- Stall Send your kids packed with lots of $$ to buy Mum something special for Sunday. Kids have a lot of great pre-sents to choose from. Helpers needed for the stall. Please email stbernardspfa@gmail.com

Friday 11th May - Raffle tickets due and drawn

Get your money and tickets back by Friday morning. The raffle will be drawn at Assembly this Friday 11th

May. Three great prizes including: $500 9Round Kickboxing starter pack & 3 month membership, wine &

glasses vouchers for: Woodlands Hotel, Let's Face It Beauty Coburg Pamper, Mancini's Hairdresser, candles

and more.

The Walk-A-Thon is on Friday 1st of June! Which grade will be this year’s walk-a-thon champions and win the trophy? Get as many sponsors as you can. Walk as many laps as you can. The grade that raises the most money on average will be this year’s winners. Good luck everyone! Parents, yesterday you would have received your child’s forms regarding this year’s annual walk-a-thon. The eldest child in your family would have received a green note as well, informing you of the process of events. Please make sure you return your permission form signed before Friday June 1st. If your child does not return their permission form they will not be allowed to leave the school grounds to par-ticipate in the walk-a-thon. Sponsorship forms and money raised need to be returned to school on Friday the 8th of June. Walk-a-Thon Marshall Volunteers Needed

We need some volunteers to help marshal at the walk-a-thon on Friday the 1st of June. You will be needed from 2.00pm-3:30pm. If you can help, put your name down on the signup sheet located on the pin board near the staff room.

Parish News Fr Leo De Marzi

PROJECT COMPASSION 2018 Caritas Australia would like to thank you for supporting Project Compassion 2018. Caritas Australia requests

that all donations be received by May 31st, 2018. So that we can bank donations and post receipts to donors

by that date, please return your boxes by May 18th, 2018. Donations of $2-00 or more are tax deductible.

Together we are working towards the creation of the just and compassionate world that God desires.

The amount donated so far is $2,880-00, School: $505-00; Parish: $2,375-00.

Once again, Thank You.

A MOTHER’S HEART

Mother, when we were little children we thought you knew everything.

With the passing of the years we have come to appreciate you for who you are:

a human being like all of us who has good days and bad days, and sometimes gets it wrong.

What sets you apart is your never-failing love for us.

We know you loved us from the first moment you held us in your arms,

and that you have loved us ever since. The sacrifices you lovingly made

while we were growing up can never be repaid. All the mothers of the world are beautiful,

but you, Mother, are the most beautiful of all.

A MOTHER’S JOURNEY

Not long ago they were babies nestled contentedly and trustingly in my arms, totally dependent on me.

In a blink of an eye, they were toddlers running away from me, taking their first tiny steps towards independence. I watched them grow and face their challenges,

sometimes fearfully, sometimes confidently, sometimes successfully, sometimes insufficiently.

I held my breath as they climbed trees, skinned knees, struggled through the lumps and bumps of childhood.

I bandaged wounds, soothed hurts, offered encouragement and comfort when disappointment took over their lives.

I cheered at games, applauded accomplishments, beamed proudly as they received awards and diplomas.

We struggled when they were teens. I felt hurt when they rebelled,

when we argued and failed to understand each other. I stood by, confused and impatient, sometimes angry,

often dreading their decisions as they strove to assert their individuality and independence.

I tried so hard to give them both space and support. It was a tough balancing act,

never really knowing if I was giving them as much space as they needed, never exactly sure if I was giving them as much support as they wanted.

I made mistakes, as all parents do. They made mistakes, as all children do.

But through it all, we managed to gain some understanding and keep on loving. I hope that during all these years

I’ve succeeded in giving them the roots they need to keep them grounded in goodness, kindness and confidence.

I hope that, through all this time together, I’ve managed to give them the wings they need

to soar successfully and fearlessly into the adventure of living. I pray they will have remarkable journeys of their own!