We took the bus to Meadowbank wharf and caught the RiverCat to the island. For some of the students this was the first time on a RiverCat and even a boat!
Once we were on Cockatoo Island we made our way to a giant old factory where we were introduced to our tour guides. Each student was given an outfit, which showed their role, either boss, guard or convict. We were also allocated historical people who lived and worked on Cockatoo Island in the 1700s.
On the tour we got to see where the convicts slept and ate. We saw the tremendously large silos and long tunnels the convicts dug out of the sandstone. We heard about the story of a convict who escaped off the island by swimming across the water, he later became a bushranger! Each student got to explore the solitary confinement cells that convicts were sent to if they misbehaved.
The excursion was exhausting with all the walking we did. We learnt so much about the history of Cockatoo Island...it is more than just a place where Australian Ninja Warrior was filmed!
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21 Oct 2025
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Today we celebrated a huge success in raising awareness for Socktober and took part in a fun soccer shootout using sock balls, all while learning about the vital needs of Zambia and how we can make a tangible difference. Students were empowered to become global citizens, and donations can still be made via QKR. Thank you for your incredible support! The crazy socks added a fantastic touch to our event !!!![283758994179628_837409885481200-1]()
20 Oct 2025
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Tomorrow is Crazy Socks Day, our way to show our commitment to Socktober. Socktober is Catholic Mission's remarkable initiative to raise crucial awareness and funds for those in need worldwide. Let's come together to champion this extraordinary cause. Wear your most inspiring socks and consider making a donation via QKR. Thank you!
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21 Oct 2025
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Today we celebrated a huge success in raising awareness for Socktober and took part in a fun soccer shootout using sock balls, all while learning about the vital needs of Zambia and how we can make a tangible difference. Students were empowered to become global citizens, and donations can still be made via QKR. Thank you for your incredible support! The crazy socks added a fantastic touch to our event !!!
20 Oct 2025
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Tomorrow is Crazy Socks Day, our way to show our commitment to Socktober. Socktober is Catholic Mission's remarkable initiative to raise crucial awareness and funds for those in need worldwide. Let's come together to champion this extraordinary cause. Wear your most inspiring socks and consider making a donation via QKR. Thank you!
19 Oct 2025
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On Tuesday, students will participate in Socktober, an initiative by Catholic Mission that will support Zambia with much needed medical supplies. Year 4 students have created sockballs for a soccer shootout, teaching everyone about the value of lending a helping hand. Please consider making a donation through QKR to support this amazing cause! QKR is open now. Students can show their spirit by wearing their craziest socks with their sports uniform and sneakers on Tuesday. Thank you for your support! ❤️
17 Oct 2025
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Thank you Bede Polding for hosting Kindergarten today for their excursion to your amazing school! They had a wonderful time learning about living things through the hands on experiences you provided. Strawberry picking and eating with icecream was a highlight! They loved learning about taking care of animals and life on the farm. Thank you for the sausage sizzle lunch to end an amazing day! 🐥🪿🐮🐷
17 Oct 2025
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Very excited Kindergarten students have arrived at Bede Polding College ready for their “living things”excursion.
16 Oct 2025
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Stage 2 presented their work to Year 2 and their parents this afternoon. They explained the design thinking process and showed their designs to their parents for the St Bernadette’s Garden. Innovative desgns using creative ideas and for sustainable gardens at our school. 
16 Oct 2025
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Netball Gala day! What a fantastic day! The sun was shining and we got to play netball all day long! How could it not be a wonderful day? The boys and girls represented St Bernadette’s with amazing team spirit and fun competition. Thank you so much to the amazing coaches who trained the students and coached them on the day. We are very grateful for your time and enthusiasm.
09 Oct 2025
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Today we were invited to Ronald McDonald House to see our name written on the Superstar Fundraising wall…again!! Visiting the house is a truly humbling experience that fills our hearts with hope and inspiration. It is such a special place that provides a beacon of hope and support to sick kids and their families through very challenging times. Well done to our community for raising funds through Dance For Sick Kids 2025 to contribute to this incredible cause. Big congrats to DJ Louie who was also recognised for his amazing contributions 🎉
26 Sep 2025
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Today is mufti day for The Sisters of The Good Samaritan. Donations can be made on QKR. Thank you for your support 💙
23 Sep 2025
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