1st Week of School- Done!

1st Week of School- Done!
Posted on 09/11/2026
Dear St. Bernadette Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful first week of school! It has been so nice welcoming our students back and seeing everyone settle into the new school year. We are looking forward to a fantastic year together!
Please see below for some important upcoming events and reminders:
 Terry Fox Run – Thursday, September 24
Our school will participate in the Terry Fox Run on Thursday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to come together as a school community while supporting cancer research and continuing Terry Fox’s legacy.
Donations can be made online through our school’s Terry Fox fundraising page:
https://schools.terryfox.ca/StBernadetteESDundas
 Catholic School Council (CSC)
Interested in becoming a Catholic School Council member?
Please complete the nomination form and return it to the school no later than Tuesday, September 22, 2026, by 3:00 p.m.
Our first CSC meeting will take place on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m.
All families are welcome! We value your ideas, involvement and support as we work together to make this a great school year for our students.
Pizza Days Are Back!
Pizza Days are back from October 2 to January 29, courtesy of Pizza Pizza!
Pizza Days are a Catholic School Council fundraiser, and 100% of the profits go back to our students.
A few important reminders:
  • Orders are completely optional.
  • Choose the number and type of slices you would like for your child.
  • All orders must be placed through School Cash Online by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026.
  • Orders are non-refundable once placed.
  • You must place a separate order for each child to ensure the order is sent to the correct classroom.
  • Payment will only be accepted through School Cash Online. No cash or cheques will be accepted.
Thank you for being mindful of the ordering deadline!
 Back-to-School Open House – Thursday, October 1
We are excited to invite all of our students and families to our Back-to-School Open House on Thursday, October 1 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.!
Come and:
  • Meet your child’s teacher
  • Have your child take you to their classroom for a visit. 
  • Reconnect with friends and staff
  • Enjoy a fun evening together as a school community!
Food & Treats
Hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza will be available for purchase. Food orders must be placed in advance through School Cash Online.
Please make sure to order before the deadline, as late orders will not be accepted and food cannot be purchased on the night of the event.
Crazy Cravings will also be joining us!
Ice cream treats will be available for purchase directly from Crazy Cravings on the night of the Open House. No advance order is required for ice cream.
We look forward to welcoming everyone and celebrating the start of another wonderful school year together!
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We wish all of our families a safe and relaxing weekend!
Warm regards,
The St. Bernadette Admin Team