07/09/2026
Dear Year 12 Students and Families,
As our Year 12 students prepare to embark on their HSC examinations, our Catholic community is presented with two special opportunities to gather in prayer, thanksgiving and support for them during this significant milestone.
These occasions are memorable moments in the life of our school and form an important part of the rich traditions of Catholic education. They provide an opportunity for us to come together as a faith community, giving thanks for the journey our students have undertaken and praying for them as they approach the final stage of their secondary schooling.
The first of these celebrations is our St Bede's Year 12 Thanksgiving Mass, which will be held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 16 September in the Mary Mother of Hope Oratory. This is an intimate celebration for our Year 12 students and their families, providing a special opportunity to reflect on their time at St Bede's and to seek God's blessings as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
The second celebration will take place as part of the Youth Mass at St Joseph's Church, East Maitland, at 6.00pm on Sunday 20 September. This Mass brings together Year 12 students from across the Chisholm Region, including students from St Bede's, All Saints College, Maitland and St Joseph's College, Lochinvar. It is a wonderful expression of the wider Catholic community, celebrating and praying for our young people as they prepare to complete their schooling.
We encourage all Year 12 students and their families to make every effort to attend these important events. It is through our shared presence, prayer and support that we demonstrate the strength of our Catholic community and our commitment to accompanying our students through this important chapter of their lives. Further details of these masses will be provided in the coming week.
We look forward to gathering with you to give thanks for all that our students have achieved and to pray for God's guidance, wisdom and peace as they prepare to undertake their HSC examinations.
Regards,
Mrs Amber Carter
Principal