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- What's On
- Gospel Reflection
- Jubilee
- Learning in Kindergarten
- Year 4 Accendere Retreat
- Athletics Carnival Friday
- Stage 2 Students Exploring the Sun with Shadow Science!
- BRWF
- Diocesan Cross Country Success!
- Mini Vinnies Bake Sale
- ThinkUKnow and Cybersafety Session for Stage 3
- PBS
- Weekly Awards, PBS Awards & Good Samaritan Award
- Happy Birthday
- ECO ART Challenge
- Food Allergies
- Music Lessons
- SEEN
- Family Connect
- Gambling
- Atreo Band
- PCYC July School Holidays
Term 2
Tuesday 17th June - S1 Excursion to Bowraville Folk Museum
Friday 20th June - School Athletics Carnival @ BHS
Monday 23rd June - First round enrolment offers sent for 2026
Thursday 26th - Years 3-6 @ BHS Musical
Friday 27th - Hockey NSW Roadshow all classes - wear sport uniform
Friday 27th - Mini Vinnies Bake Sale
Wednesday 2nd July - Zone Athletics Carnival- Coffs Harbour
Wednesday 2nd July - Student reports released on Compass
Thursday 3rd July Rewards Day activities last 2 sessions
Thursday 3rd July - Last Day Term 2 for Students
Friday 4th July - Staff Professional Learning Day - Pedagogy - Pupil Free Day
Term 3
Monday 21st July - Staff Professional Learning Day - Curriculum - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 22nd July - First Day Term 3 for Students
Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 2025 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition for interested Stage 3 students
Thursday 25th September - Last Day Term 3 for Students
Friday 26th September - Staff Professional Learning Day - Spirituality - Pupil Free Day
Term 4
Monday 13th October - Staff Professional Learning Day - School Improvement - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 14th October - First Day Term 4 for Students and Staff
Thursday 11th December End of Year Final Awards Assembly and Giving Tree 9.15-11:00am
Monday 15th December - Year 6 Graduation and End of Year Celebrations
Wednesday 17th December - Last Day Term 4 for Students
Thursday 18th December - Last Day Term 4 for Staff
Trinity Sunday 15/06/2025
Let’s celebrate the Trinity – the Father who is creator of heaven and earth; Jesus who suffers as one of us; and the Spirit who pours the love of God into our hearts. (Fr Frank Brennan)
The Jubille Boat which is the travelling symbol for The Year of Hope will be in our Parish Tuesday 22/7/25 to Sunday 27/7//25.
Children in Kindergarten are continuing to build their alphabetic knowledge and they have had a little bit of help from our versatile Miss Danny (AKA Danny Dingo). Last week we had Dancing Disco Danny Dingo pay a visit.
Last week, Year 4 students participated in the ‘Accendere’ retreat. They had a fantastic day exploring the theme of friendship through games, stories, Scripture, prayer and team building activities.
Children will be walking down to Bellingen High School on Friday for the Athletics Carnival and we will be spending most of the day there. Please ensure that they have snacks, water and a hat. Sunscreen will be provided but if you are able to ensure they start the day with the appropriate sunscreen that would be great. Lunch orders have already been delivered to the High School so if you have missed out on getting a lunch order in, make sure they also have lunch packed.
If you are able to assist on the day, we are always very grateful for helpers.
The school will be closed for part of the day. If you need to contact the office please do so via email bellp@lism.catholic.edu.au
This term, our curious Stage 2 scientists have been learning all about the Sun and how it influences life on Earth. As part of our Science unit, students have taken on the challenge of designing and testing their very own sundials—an ancient method once used to tell time long before clocks were invented!
After learning about the history and purpose of sundials, students experimented with different materials and locations to create their time-keeping devices. Each sundial required a gnomon—the part that casts a shadow—and our creative learners didn’t disappoint! Some students used recycled items, others selected natural materials like sticks or stones, and a few even used playground equipment or their own bodies as the gnomon!
This week, students will be testing their sundials in different locations to see how the position of the Sun affects the length and direction of the shadow throughout the day.
Stay tuned to see what they discover as they step into the shoes of ancient astronomers!
Last week as part of the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival, we were very fortunate to have a visit from the amazing author, Jacqueline Harvey. Jacqueline captivated students in grades K-6 by reading from her books and sharing stories about certain characters and places featured in them.
A huge congratulations to Charlotte and Henry who represented our school brilliantly at the recent Diocesan Cross Country! Despite a challenging lead-up with venue changes and flooding, both students showed incredible resilience.
Charlotte placed an outstanding 9th in her age group, and Henry achieved a commendable 22nd. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and sportsmanship.
A big thank you to the families who supported Charlotte and Henry on the day!
Last Wednesday Stage 3 had a visit from Youth Liason Officer Senior Constable Tegan Baker. She talked with students about topics including Cybersafety and keeping your identity private while online. The students were highly engaged and Officer Tegan answered many questions. Please follow the link for more information about this aspect of the session;
Week 6
Kinder - Aleera Njemanze & Charlie Mills
Stage 1 - Archer Curwood & Tully Brown
Stage 2 Eagles - Layla Shinfield & Noa Kfir
Stage 2 Turtles - Malkia Wamara & LuLu Northcott
Stage 3 - Oscar Reibelt & Leon Webber
PBS - "I care for the environment"
Kinder - Alby Kerl & Ash Maher
Stage 1 - Jax Maher
Stage 2 Eagles - Gabbie Carlon & Daisy Tarrant
Stage 2 Turtles - Jack Bruce
Stage 3 - Ishani Hannah
Good Samaritan Award - Finley Flood
Week 7
Stage 1 - Zion Njemanze & Logan Piper
Stage 2 Eagles - Francis Newton & Cooper Nichols
Stage 2 Turtles - Sylvie Mumford & Arthur West
Stage 3 - Aoife Tsang & Atreo Piesse-Armytage
PBS - "I help others"
Stage 1 - Maddie Moodie
Stage 2 Eagles - Eloise Harper
Stage 2 Turtles - Jude Farrugia
Stage 3 - Nevaya Anderson
Good Samaritan Award - Lachlann Kiddle
Happy Birthday to Ishani Hannah 18/06, Vida Wamara 22/06, Atreo Piesse-Armytage 24/06, Ahshkii Lackner 27/06, Dusk Connelly 29/06.
We are a Food Allergy Aware School. Your cooperation would be appreciated in talking with your children about the importance of not sharing food or putting any food items close to another child. We are requesting that families talk to students about the importance of not playing with food and sitting to eat.
If you are looking for resources this is a good place to start.https://www.allergyaware.org.au/
Piano = Victoria Christie 6655 8782
Brass/Piano = Kate Butcher 0419 789 078
Guitar = Katie Crane 0431 151 987
