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Happy Wednesday!

Final Days for St Bernard's School, Brooklyn

Last weekend I attended Mass at St Bernard's School - which was a celebration of the school's community and history. The school is to close at the end of this year. We have seven St Bernard's children joining us from the beginning of 2026. We will work hard to make sure they feel welcome, and transition their learning into our school approaches to the curriculum. It would be lovely if our parent community can make an effort to look out for the parents joining us. It is hard to move to a new school. 

Poly Club

This term we have held a weekly Poly Club - led by volunteers Seugalii Edna Fualilia Te’o (Edna) and James Beach. The group of student involved have focused on celebrating their Pacific cultures through dance, song and learning about traditions around performance. This has been arranged by a group of enthusiastic parents in our community, wanting rich learning opportunities to celebrate their child's culture. 

Family Fish and Chip Night

We are all looking forward to welcoming our families and friends along to this year's family fish and chip night next Friday, 5th in the early evening. Pick up your own family's fish and chips (or picnic meal of your choice) and join us in the courtyard next Friday. Check previous SFDS news editions for the details. 

Sports

Inter Zone Athletics

Well done to our group of athletes who participated in this event last week, everyone should be very proud of themselves. A special congratulations to Heidi J, Willow SE and Raffaele DG who all gained placings and qualified for the Regional Athletics - an amazing achievement!

Inter Zone Results:

• Heidi J: 1st in long jump, vortex and 60m sprint

• Willow SE: 3rd year 8 girls long jump

• Raffaele DG: 1st year 5 boys high jump

Dates to Add to Your Diary

Please also check our SFDS Events Calendar 

Thursday 27 November

• Room 10 PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Room 7 & 8 PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Tangaroa (Year 0-3) PE Day Wear PE Gear

• 10:15 – 11:45am Middle Syndicate Swimming Lessons

• Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)

Friday 28 November

• Tangaroa Ākau Tangi trip 

• Ranginui (Year 7 & 8) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Room 7 & 8 PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• 9:10 – 9:40am Buddy Mass Rms 2 ,3 and 8

Monday 1 December

• Tangaroa (Year 0-3) PE Day Wear PE Gear

• 11:15am – 1:15pm Rm 2,3 and 6 Swimming lessons

• 12 – 1:30pm Rm 5 Swimming lessons

Wednesday 3 December

• Ranginui (Year 7 & 8) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Room 10 PE Day - Wear PE Gear    

Thursday 4 December

• Room 10 PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Room 7 & 8 PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Tangaroa (Year 0-3) PE Day Wear PE Gear

• 10:15 – 11:45am Middle Syndicate Swimming Lessons

• Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)

Friday 5 December

• PSL Family Fish and Chip night (time TBC)

•  Ranginui (Year 7 & 8) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Room 7 & 8 PE Day - Wear PE Gear

Wednesday 10 December

• Year 8 Retreat 

Tuesday 16 December

• Year 8 Leavers' Dinner (tickets are now available on Kindo)

Wednesday 17 December

• End of Year Liturgy

Thursday 18 December

• Last day of Term 4 - School closes at 12.30pm