We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new St Bernard's College website! Our goal with this new online platform is to provide an engaging and user-friendly experience for students, parents, staff, and the wider community.

Featuring a modern and intuitive design, our new website makes it easier than ever to access important information about our College. Visitors can explore our academic programs, extracurricular activities, and upcoming events.

One of the most exciting features of our new website is the enhanced multimedia content, including vibrant photo galleries, videos, and interactive elements that showcase the vibrant life and community at St Bernard's College. Whether it's highlights from school events or student achievements, our website offers a dynamic and immersive look into the St Bernard's experience.

We invite everyone to discover our new website and explore all that St Bernard's College has to offer.

As we continue to grow and evolve, our new website will serve as a central hub for all things St Bernard's. We are committed to keeping the website updated with the latest news, announcements, and information, ensuring that it remains a valuable resource for everyone.

Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone and be sure to visit our new website to stay connected with St Bernard's College!

The Year 12 2025 Investiture assembly was a momentous occasion filled with tradition and significance, marking the beginning of an exciting year for our senior students. The event commenced with the House Tie Ceremony, a symbolic gesture that holds great importance in our school community. Year 11 representatives from each House received the commemorative tie from two Year 7 students of the same House. This ritual not only signifies the passing of leadership from one year level to the next but also embodies the spirit of unity and continuity within our school.

Following this, the induction of the 2025 Year 11 and Year 12 Student Council took place, with Dr Davies leading the investiture. The College made special note to acknowledge the members of the council who were unable to attend due to their participation in either the Japan Study Tour or Art History Study Tour. This recognition highlighted the diverse and enriching opportunities available to our students, showcasing the global perspective and experiences that our school values.

Another significant moment of the assembly was the introduction of the College Portfolio Captains for the year 2025. These student leaders will play a pivotal role in representing various aspects of our school community, contributing to its growth and development throughout the year.

The highlight of the assembly was the inaugural formal address by the 2025 College Captain. The speech was a powerful and inspiring testament to the leadership and vision that the new captain embodies, setting the tone for the year ahead and instilling a sense of pride and purpose in all students.

Overall, the Year 12 2025 Investiture assembly was a celebration of leadership, tradition, and the promising future that lies ahead for our school. It served as a reminder of the values we hold dear and the potential for growth and achievement that each student possesses.

Wednesday, 9 October 2024, marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Diana Dodig. Diana's presence had a profound and lasting impact within our College community, and her memory continues to inspire us.

As we reflect on this day, let's hold Diana and her family in our thoughts and prayers, cherishing the moments we shared and the legacy she left behind.

Join us to celebrate the incredible student work at our 2024 Arts and Technology Exhibition.

The event will take place from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm on Wednesday, 23 October in the College O’Brien Hall. This is an opportunity for our talented students to showcase their creativity and innovation in art and technology.

Come and enjoy food, drinks, and live performances scheduled throughout the evening. It's a great chance to mingle with the artists and see firsthand the amazing work they have produced. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Register your attendance here: https://www.trybooking.com/CWHRC

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as St Bernard’s and Ave Maria College students proudly present the Year 9 Play, ‘Rotten Apples’. 

This collaborative effort between our students and the talented students from Ave Maria College promises to be a captivating and entertaining production. The play is set to showcase the creativity and dedication of our Year 9 students, who have worked tirelessly to bring this production to life.

Tickets are available for just $10 for students and $20 for adults. We invite everyone in the community to come and support our talented students. This is an excellent opportunity to witness the hard work and talent of our young performers.

With only two showings, this is a limited opportunity to witness a true masterpiece. The performances will take place on the 24 and 25 October starting at 7.00 pm in the St Bernard’s College Auditorium. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this special event.

Book your tickets now via https://www.trybooking.com/CULQU and join us for an evening of entertainment and celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Donations of blood & plasma were boosted in the September break- thanks to everyone who took the time to sit in the chair!

Still a few short of our goal, 200 donations by 1 December 2024, but hopefully we can get there over the next 8 weeks!

 “Most (62%) blood donors only give one or two donations a year, and 40% of first-time donors never return.”

*please check that you have added St Bernard’s College as your Lifeblood team so your donations are added to our tally!

If you’d like to share a photo with the St Bernard's College community/newsletter, particularly as a first-time donor (blood or plasma), individually or as a group/family, we'd love to see them! Please email to jwilkinson@sbc.vic.edu.au.

The annual Old Collegians Grand Final Day Lunch was a rousing success, with some fantastic guest speakers, good food and good company!

With Paul Madden and SBOCA president Jasper Brettell as excellent hosts, the Old Collegians were treated to some great insights and stories from All-Australian ruckman Todd Goldstein (North Melbourne, Essendon), Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney (Western Bulldogs, Essendon) and dual premiership player Brandon Ellis (Richmond, Gold Coast). The traditional auction and raffle were also a success, with highlights including Grand Final tickets and an Essendon jumper signed by the whole 2024 squad.

Thanks very much to the Moonee Ponds Club, our guest speakers and to all who attended, and we hope to see you next year!

On Tuesday, 29 October the 500 Supporters' Group is holding their annual Racing Lunch at the MCG with guest speaker Damien Oliver locked in and we are hopeful of having Michelle Payne or Emma Freedman join us.

St Bernard's College is a strong supporter of this event and many of our old collegians are involved in this organisation chaired by Patrick O'Brien so the St Bernard's community is well represented.

The 500 Supporters' Group primary objective has been to support the Ruben Centre in one of the poorest regions in Nairobi, Kenya by funding the majority of its operating costs of more than $1.4 million per annum.

The 500 Supporters' Group, via the Edmund Rice Foundation, is proud to have been Ruben's cornerstone donor for over 20 years now. Since its establishment, the Group has raised in excess of $8 million for the Ruben Centre. Please check the website for more information about the wonderful work being done there and for booking information. 

Website: https://www.500supportersgroup.org/

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019). 

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• Year of schooling
• Category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• Level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

• Formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools 
• Consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• Develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

Please see below an information sheet about the NCCD process.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the Learning Enhancement and Diversity Leader, Ms Jeanette Shine.