• Y5 Bikeability wk beginning 23.9
• Cello demonstration for KS2 24.9
• Stay and Pray in all classes at 2:40pm – WK beginning 23.9
• Welcome Mass in Church – whole school – Friday 27.9
• Holy Communion programme begins – Wed 25.9
• Toddler group in hall 9am 1.10
• Y6/Reception Buddies assembly 2.10
• Y6 Robinwood 9.10-11.10
• PD Day 11.10
• Individual photos 14.10
• Parent Consultation 16.10-17.10
• Nursery welcome liturgy 23.10

Wednesday 2nd October at 6pm in the school hall.

Please join us if you can – we will be discussing important events such as the Christmas Fayre, which requires parent support to go ahead!

Please refer to our uniform policy, especially regarding PE. Children should not wear own branded cloths. If you need spares we have lots of PE kits and uniforms in the office.

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The initial meeting will

be held on
Wednesday
25th September at

6pm

in the school hall.
If you have not yet
spoken to Fr John to
confirm your child’s
attendance please
email or call him
directly.

Reception and Y6 Height and
weight checks 18.9
Y6 football 20.9

Y5 Bikeability wk beginning 23.9
Stay and Pray in all classes at
2:40pm – WK beginning 23.9
Welcome Mass in Church –
whole school – Friday 27.9
Holy Communion programme

begins – Wed 25.9

Wednesday 2nd October at 6pm in the school

hall.

Please join us if you can – we will be discussing
important events such as the Christmas Fayre,
which requires parent support to go ahead!

We are
desperate for
any volunteers
who are handy
around an
allotment.
Please get in
touch if you are
interested!

Places can be booked up to 9pm the
evening before for schools in and
before 2pm for schools out.
In an emergency, please call the
office and we can book you on last

minute.

EYFS (Nursery and Reception) will take
place 9-10am
KS1 (Y1 and Y2) will be 10:30-11:30am
KS2 (Y3-Y6) will take place 1-3pm
Weather permitting (hmm) sports day will
take place on the field. Please arrive at
school via the side gate. Please do not
bring any extra food or drink, the children
all receive an ice cream

Y5 trip to Light water valley 28.6.24
Y5/6 Athletics 21.6
Sports Day 24.6
Y1/2 Football 28.6
Open Day and Art Festival 1.7
Y1 trip to York 2.7
Drama Production 15.7
Y2 school trip to Captain Cook Museum 9.7
Transition Days 10.7-12.7
Reception New Starter Meeting 9am / Y6 Transition
meeting 2pm – 10.7
Y1 New starter Meeting 11.7
PTA Summer Fayre 8.7
Y6 Retreat 17.7
Y6 Leavers Mass 18.7
**we will let you know as soon as our colour run has
been re-arranged!

Stay and Pray week
beginning 17.6
Y6 The game of life on
Wednesday
Euro sweepstake day on
Friday. (Each class have
chosen a country to learn
about and possibly win a
prize if they win!)

Y6 have had the best week, taking part in
escape rooms, golf, cinema and beach trips, a
day out with their buddies, bowling, lunch at
Whinstone view and a den building day! They
deserve the fun after their hard work this year.
Nursery also visited a farm this week.
Y3/4 took part in a sports leaders competition.
Y3 also enjoyed pedestrian training on Friday
Y2 welcomed parents to enjoy their class
assembly on Friday

Week Beginning 13th May 2024 Please see school calendar for events coming up! School Calendar

Next week 

• There will be no Rocksteady this week
•  Y6 SATs week beginning 13.5
• DePaul Sleepover 17.5
• Mini Vinnies litter picking with the SVP 15.5

Summer Term Important Dates

• Rosary in school week beginning 20.5
• Break up 24.5 / Return to school 3.6
• Holy Communion 8.6
• Y6 Activities week 10.6
• Y2 Class Assembly 14.6
• Mind Colour Run 22.5
• Y5 trip to Lightwater valley 28.6.24
• Stay and Pray week beginning 17.6
• Y5/6 Athletics 21.6
• Sports Day 24.6
• Y1/2 Football 28.6
• Open Day and Art Festival 1.7
• Drama Production 2.7
• Transition Days 10.7-12.7
• Reception New Starter Meeting 9am / Y6 Transition meeting 2pm – 10.7
• Y1 New starter Meeting 11.7
• PTA Summer Fayre 15.7
• Y6 Retreat 17.7
• Y6 Leavers Mass 18.7

This week in school Y4 visited Hardwick park as part of their curriculum school trip. Mrs Davies returned to offer cross country to the KS2 children on Wednesday. The whole school walked to church to celebrate the feast of the Ascension. The children all enjoyed playing on the field now the weather is improving! 

DePaul Sleepover The sleepover will take place on Friday 17th May for Y5 and Y6 pupils. Thank you for completing your consent via Arbor. Please can pupils arrive for 8pm and then be collected at 8am. Thank you to all of the staff who have volunteered their time to support this fantastic cause. 

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/care?pid=MTA101634&v=128.9 

Schools Out We will not be going to consultation to change pricing arrangements of schools/in out this academic year. We will be in touch next year regarding possible consultation when we have received more information from our Trust team. 

Attendance Thank you so much for your support regarding attendance in school. Our current attendance is 96.6% which is really strong! Our aim is 97% and we are so close! 

Warm Weather As the sunshine is finally deciding deciding to join us, please can children come to school with sunscreen on and a sun hat if possible. We will encourage the children to drink lots of water throughout the day. 

SATs Our amazing Y6 pupils will be completing their SATs next week in school. They have worked so hard during their time at St Bernadette’s and i’m sure you will join us in wishing them lots of luck next week. 

Mind Colour Run We will be taking part in a colour run on Wednesday 22nd May. Mrs Smith has sent out information regarding this fundraiser. We can’t wait! 

Rosary in school Every morning the week beginning 20.5.24 each class will say a decade of the rosary at 8:30-8:45 am.  You are more than welcome to come in and join the classes as they pray.

Week Beginning 3rd May 2024 Please see school calendar for events coming up! School Calendar

Next week 

• Y4 school trip to Hardwick 
• Mass in Church for the Ascension 9.5 – the whole school 

Summer Term Important Dates

• Y6 SATs week beginning 13.5
• DePaul Sleepover 17.5
• Rosary in school week beginning 20.5
• Break up 24.5 / Return to school 3.6
• Holy Communion 8.6
• Y6 Activities week 10.6
• Y2 Class Assembly 14.6
• Stay and Pray week beginning 17.6
• Sports Day 24.6
• Open Day and Art Festival 1.7
• Drama Production 2.7
• Transition Days 10.7-12.7
• Reception New Starter Meeting 9am / Y6 Transition meeting 2pm – 10.7
• Y1 New starter Meeting 11.7
• PTA Summer Fayre 15.7
• Y6 Retreat 17.7
• Y6 Leavers Mass 18.7

This week in school Santander visited school to talk about money and savings with the children. We also had a debate day on Friday, about Catholic Social Teaching. Y1 enjoyed a multi skills festival on Friday. 

DePaul Sleepover The sleepover will take place on Friday 17th May for Y5 and Y6 pupils. Please add consent via Arbor for confirmation of attendance and pay £10 via ParentPay. 

Please could we kindly ask that all consents are added to Arbor by Friday 10th May as we need to order food and resources in plenty of time. 

RSE Questionnaire I would be really grateful if you could complete this questionnaire regarding the ‘Relationships and Sex’ curriculum taught in school. https://forms.gle/2F2hDHhfC2La4Ast8 

Volunteers Are there any parents or grandparents who are keen gardeners who would be willing to volunteer / support with our new allotment? We are hoping to embed the allotment this term and then establish it next year. Please contact [email protected] if you are able to help in any way. 

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/love?pid=MTA101634&v=127.9 

Schools Out We will not be going to consultation to change pricing arrangements of schools/in out this academic year. We will be in touch next year regarding possible consultation when we have received more information from our Trust team. 

Mass at Church The whole school will be walking to Mass on Thursday for the feast of the Ascension. If you are able to join us please meet us in school at 9am to walk down to church. 

Attendance Thank you so much for your support regarding attendance in school. Our current attendance is 96.6% which is really strong! Our aim is 97% and we are so close! The children will all receive a treat at the end of the year. 

Have a lovely weekend, 

Miss Brady

Week Beginning 15th April 2024 Please see school calendar for events coming up! School Calendar

This week 

• St Bernadette’s Feast Day Procession to Church 16.4 at 10:30am – Any one who is able to join us 

Summer Term Important Dates

• Mass in Church for the Ascension 9.5
• Y6 SATs week beginning 13.5
• DePaul Sleepover 17.5
• Rosary in school week beginning 20.5
• Break up 24.5 / Return to school 3.6
• Holy Communion 8.6
• Y6 Activities week 10.6
• Y2 Class Assembly 14.6
• Stay and Pray week beginning 17.6
• Sports Day 24.6
• Open Day and Art Festival 1.7
• Drama Production 2.7
• Transition Days 10.7-12.7
• Reception New Starter Meeting 10.7
• Y1 New starter Meeting 11.7
• PTA Summer Fayre 15.7
• Y6 Retreat 17.7
• Y6 Leavers Mass 18.7

This week in school This week we hosted a Y5 RSE workshop (relationships and sex education) If you missed this and would like more information, we have copies of the information letter in the office. Y4 also enjoyed a golf festival and Y5 worked with MFC for ‘move and learn’. The children have settled back into school so well, lets just hope the sunshine decides to join us soon. 

DePaul Sleepover Y5 and Y6 children have received information this week regarding the DePaul Sleepover on Friday 17th May. This date has moved back to its original date. Please add consent via Arbor for confirmation of attendance and pay £10 via ParentPay. Apologies for the change in date, it’s just such a busy term so proving difficult to fit everything in! 

Tennis Y2 and Y5 will have 3 tennis sessions every Monday from 15th April to 20th May. Please can children come to school in PE kits for these sessions. 

FHC It would be really useful if you could complete the Google Form for me before the next meeting regarding seating arrangements for the FHC Mass. We have a very big group this year so it will require some magic to fit everyone in! 

Communication with school Just a friendly reminder that if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] or call school for an appointment with a member of staff. We are an extremely friendly bunch and endeavour to do everything we can to make St Bernadette’s the best school it can be. 

School Day timings Just a reminder that the school gate opens at 8:30am and closes at 8:40am. The school gate is then opened at 3pm and closed at 3:15pm. After School begins at 3:15pm. 

Ofsted Report Thank you so much for your support during our recently inspection. The report is currently in draft form and should hopefully be available to share with you some time before May half term. 

Many thanks, 

Miss Brady

Week Beginning 8th April 2024 Please see school calendar for events coming up! School Calendar

This week 

• Y5 RSE Parent Worksop 8.4 2:30-3:30pm 

Summer Term Important Dates

• St Bernadette’s Feast Day Procession to Church 16.4 at 10:30am
• Democracy week 22.4
• Mass in Church for the Ascension 9.5
• DePaul Sleepover 10.5
• Y6 SATs week beginning 13.5
• Rosary in school week beginning 20.5
• Break up 24.5 / Return to school 3.6
• Holy Communion 8.6
• Y6 Activities week 10.6
• Y2 Class Assembly 14.6
• Stay and Pray week beginning 17.6
• Sports Day 24.6
• Open Day and Art Festival 1.7
• Drama Production 2.7
• Transition Days 10.7-12.7
• PTA Summer Fayre 15.7
• Y6 Retreat 17.7
• Y6 Leavers Mass 18.7

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/follow?pid=MTA101634&v=123.5 

Schools In/Out In the summer term, we will begin a consultation regarding possible changes to the structure of payments for the service. More information will be given after the holidays. We appreciate your patience and support in this matter. 

Summer Term Menu Please find attached the menu for this term. This has also been added to the website.

RSE Workshop We will be hosting an RSE parent Workshop on Monday 8th April at 230-330pm. We will discuss the content of the Curriculum especially regarding teaching puberty in the summer term. If you cannot join us in person there is a link to join via Google Meet. 

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ssy-uaft-vrz

DePaul Sleepover Please not he Y5/6 sleepover has provisionally moved to 10.5 due to another event. We will send out further information after half term. 

Extended Schools Please find the timetable for Extended Schools for Summer Term 1.  Please add consent on Arbor and payments via ParentPay

Week Beginning 18th March 2024 Please see school calendar for events coming up! School Calendar

This week 

• Tempest Photos 18.3
• Rocksteady Concert 19.3 
• EYFS Lenten Liturgy 20.3 9am
• Y4 Reconciliation retreat / FHC Reconciliation 6pm – 20.3
• Y6 Stations of Cross 22.3 9am
• Children Break up for Easter 22.3 
• Easter Egg Raffle 22.3 1-2pm

Winston’s Wish Thursday 21st March On the penultimate day of term we will invite the children to bring wellies into school to raise money for the wonderful charity #winstonswish This is a charity that supports children experiencing grief. They will have the opportunity to splash in some puddles and mud! We will have a bucket in school to collect any donations. 

Lenten Mass Visits Y4 are walking to church today and Y2 will walk to church 22.3. If you are able to walk to church with us on any of these dates, please meet us in the school office at 11:30am 

The children will all eat their lunch before going to Mass and be back for 1pm. 

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/follow?pid=MTA101634&v=123.5 

Y4 Retreat. The whole of Y4 will be attending a retreat day on Wednesday 20th March. They will need a packed lunch. We will be back before 3pm.  

Easter Egg Raffle The Easter Egg Raffle will be held on the last day of term (Friday 22nd) Please can we have a final push for all egg donations to be in school by Friday morning. The money raised is going towards a new allotment and raised beds for the children. 

Bags 2 school The school received £92 for our bags 2 school campaign, thank you for your support. 

Lockdown Procedure. As part of our safeguarding policy, the school completes a lockdown practice once a term. We call this a hide form the head so that children do not feel anxious. We do not share the procedures for safeguarding reasons. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask your child’s class teacher. We will be completing a lockdown practice this half term at some point within the school day. 

Tempest Photography The children will have their photo taken on Monday as part of their class photos. 

Cause Foundation I know this is very last minute but Cause Foundation have been in touch to ask for our help with their Easter campaign. They are asking for any long life items such as tins/ pasta etc (similar to Harvest collection) We will aim to deliver the food hampers to people in need by next Friday. Thanks so much in advance. 

Mass Times 

7pm Thursday 21st March – Parish Reconciliation

7pm Saturday 30th March – Easter Vigil 

3pm Good Friday Mass

 9:30am Easter Sunday 

Happy Easter 

This has been a very short, busy and at times challenging half term but we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your continuing support. St Bernadette’s is a very special place and I couldn’t be prouder of everyone who works so incredibly hard to make it the wonderful school that it is. See you next term and and have a wonderful Easter with your families, 

Miss Brady

Week Beginning 11thMarch 2024 Please see school calendar for events coming up! School Calendar

Spring Term  Important Dates

• Tempest Photos 18.3
• Rocksteady Concert 19.3 
• EYFS Lenten Liturgy 20.3
• Y4 Reconciliation retreat / FHC Reconciliation 6pm – 20.3
• Y6 Stations of Cross 22.3
• Children Break up for Easter 22.3 
• Easter Egg Raffle 22.3

This week 

• Swimming Wk 1 Year 3 11.3-15.3
• Y3/4/5 Lenten Liturgy 11.3
• Y1/2 Lenten Liturgy 13.3
• Red Nose Day 15.3

 

Winston’s Wish Thursday 21st March On the penultimate day of term we will invite the children to bring wellies into school to raise money for the wonderful charity #winstonswish This is a charity that supports children experiencing grief. They will have the opportunity to splash in some puddles and mud! We will have a bucket in school to collect any donations. 

Lenten Mass Visits Y3 will walk to Church today. Y4 are walking to church 15.3 and Y2 will walk to church 22.3. If you are able to walk to church with us on any of these dates, please meet us in the school office at 11:30am 

The children will all eat their lunch before going to Mass and be back for 1pm. 

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/self-giving?pid=MTA101634&v=121.5 

Y4 Retreat. The whole of Y4 will be attending a retreat day on Wednesday 20th March. They will need a packed lunch. We will be back before 3pm.  

Easter Egg Raffle The Easter Egg Raffle will be held on the last day of term (Friday 22nd) Your child will come home with a letter and some raffle tickets. Please note this year each ticket costs £1 so please add name and number to a ticket. Please can all Easter Eggs be donated in school from 19.2. We look forward to one of the great St Bernadette’s traditions!  

Red Nose Day Children can wear red and we will host a cake sale too! 

Bags 2 school The collection date is Wednesday 13th March. We will not be able to accept any clothes after this date. 

Lockdown Procedure. As part of our safeguarding policy, the school completes a lockdown practice once a term. We call this a hide form the head so that children do not feel anxious. We do not share the procedures for safeguarding reasons. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask your child’s class teacher. We will be completing a lockdown practice this half term at some point within the school day. 

Tempest Photography The children will have their photo taken on Monday as part of their class photos. 

 

Have a wonderful weekend, 

 

Miss Brady