Upcoming events in Summer Term
Urban Kaos dance lessons – all year groups 17.5.23
King’s Coronation celebration 19.5.23 – children may wear party clothes
Bede day 26.5.23- children in Bede may wear red
Judo taster sessions Y1-Y6 6.6.23
Tempest whole school photo 7.6.23
Y6 visit Hartlepool power station 8.6.23
Y3 Cricket 8.6.23
Y5 Cricket 9.6.23
Y1 phonics screening / Y4 Multiplication week beginning 12.6.23
Y6 Northumberland 14.6-16.6
Y2 Class Assembly 16.6.23
Stay and Pray sessions week beginning 19.6.23
Sports Day 26.6.23 (EYFS KS1 morning / KS2 afternoon)
Vocations week 3.7.23
Transition days 12.7-14.7
Reception New starters meeting 12.7.23
Y1 transition meeting 13.7.23
Postgate Day 7.7.23 – children in Postgate may wear yellow
Laudato Sì Day 14.7.23
PTA Summer Fayre 17.7.23
Y6 Leavers Mass 19.7.23
Last Day of Term 20.7.23
Punctuality Please not the school gate closes at 8:40am. It is imperative that your child arrives at school on time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/trust?pid=MTA101634&v=91.4
Interplast UK In loving memory of Mr Viva, MBE, we will place a donations bucket in the school office for Interplast uk. Please donate if you can. https://interplastuk.org/category/news/
Kings Coronation We will celebrate the Kings coronation on Friday 19th May. The Mini Vinnies will host our special VIPs from the SVP. The children will be invited to come to school in their party clothes and will receive 2 special gifts from the PTA.
If any Grandparents would like to join our coronation celebration on 19th May please let the office know or contact [email protected]
Please could we ask parents to donate cakes for the party day. We really appreciate your support.

Big up to Y6
The Y6 children have worked their socks off in preparation for SATs next week. We are so unbelievably proud of them all.
This week Y6, don’t get stressed, just do your best. You have already made us so proud just make sure you give it your all next week and be the best you can be! You’ve got this!
We hope everyone has a wonderful bank holiday weekend, see you on Tuesday
Miss Brady and Mr Conway

Upcoming events in Summer Term
Y6 SATs week 9th May-12th May – please ensure Y6 are in promptly
Urban Kaos dance lessons – all year groups 17.5.23
King’s Coronation celebration 19.5.23 – children may wear party clothes
Bede day 26.5.23- children in Bede may wear red
Judo taster sessions Y1-Y6 6.6.23
Tempest whole school photo 7.6.23
Y6 visit Hartlepool power station 8.6.23
Y3 Cricket 8.6.23
Y5 Cricket 9.6.23
Y1 phonics screening / Y4 Multiplication week beginning 12.6.23
Y6 Northumberland 14.6-16.6
Y2 Class Assembly 16.6.23
Stay and Pray sessions week beginning 19.6.23
Sports Day 26.6.23 (EYFS KS1 morning / KS2 afternoon)
Vocations week 3.7.23
Transition days 12.7-14.7
Reception New starters meeting 12.7.23
Y1 transition meeting 13.7.23
Postgate Day 7.7.23 – children in Postgate may wear yellow
Laudato Sì Day 14.7.23
PTA Summer Fayre 17.7.23
Y6 Leavers Mass 19.7.23
Last Day of Term 20.7.23
Punctuality Please not the school gate closes at 8:40am. It is imperative that your child arrives at school on time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/follow?pid=MTA101634&v=90.3
Interplast UK In loving memory of Mr Viva, MBE, we will place a donations bucket in the school office for Interplast uk. Please donate if you can. https://interplastuk.org/category/news/
Invitation If any Grandparents would like to join our coronation celebration on 19th May please let the office know or contact [email protected]

This week’s highlights
The children enjoyed a netball competition with Whinney Banks Primary on Monday. Mrs Davies also returned to start up her legendary cross country club!
King’s Coronation Celebration We will celebrate the Kings coronation on Friday 19th May. The Mini Vinnies will host our special VIPs from the SVP. The children will be invited to come to school in their party clothes.
Parent meetings. Please note there will be a Y6 SATs prep meeting at 2pm on Tuesday 2nd May. There will also be a Y1 phonics screening meeting on Wednesday 3rd May at 2:30m. Please come to the main office and you will be escorted to the meeting.
Strike Action There may be strike action on Tuesday 2nd May. All classes will be open to children but some formal education may be disrupted.
PTA Summer Fayre If you would like to be added to the PTA Whatsapp group please contact the school office. We will need lots of volunteers for our fayre on 17th July. I will send out further information in due course.
Miss Brady and Mr Conway

Upcoming events in Spring Term 2
Y6 Netball with Whinney Banks 1-3pm 24.4.23
Y4 Golf tournament 27.4.23
St Bernadettes retreat day 28.4.23
Clithwrow retreat day 5.5.23
King’s Coronation celebration 19.5.23
Bede Retreat day 26.5.23

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/half-term-holiday-special?pid=MTA101634&v=89.2
School Lunches Please find attached the Caterlink menu for next term

This week’s highlights
Y3,4,5 children shared a wonderful liturgy and Y6 lead stations of the cross for the whole school.
The children enjoyed our annual tradition of the Easter egg raffle.
Y3 enjoyed a morning learning about sustainability
EYFS enjoyed a craft afternoon with parents
After half term – dates for your diaries
Schools Out Please Note Schools Out will be closed on Thursday 20th April
School Anniversary The school’s 50th anniversary is in March, but due to the date falling during Lent we have moved our celebration to April 20th and 21st.
On April 20th we will have a Mass in school for children in school and all past and present staff and Governors of St Bernadette’s – this is an invitation only event.
From 3pm-5pm on Thursday 20th April, we will have an open house for anyone who would like to come and celebrate with us – this will be adults only as we won’t have space to accommodate children at this event.
On Friday 21st April, the children will be invited to dress in 1970s clothes for school and join in our ‘Top of the Pops’ party and we will lead several 1970’s themed activities to mark the anniversary of our special school.
King’s coronation celebration We will celebrate the Kings coronation on Friday 19th May. The Mini Vinnies will host our special VIPs from the SVP. The children will be invited to come to school in their party clothes.
Contact school out of term time Please contact [email protected] if you need support during the holidays. We are always happy to respond to any comments you have and actively encourage you to communicate with us but ask you do this using the appropriate channels and within considerate hours. Thank you for your support and understanding.
PE days Please note that Y6 will have PE on Wednesday and Thursday next half term.
Thank you We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support and dedication to the school this term. Your children have all been incredible and really let their lights shine brightly. We wish you a very happy and holy Easter break.
Miss Brady and Mr Conway

Upcoming events in Spring Term 2
Y3/4/5 Lenten prayer liturgy 29.3 – 2pm
Y6 Stations of the cross 31.3 – 9am
Easter Egg Raffle 31.3 – 1pm

Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/god-s-love?pid=MTA101634&v=86.9
Weekend Masses Saturday night Mass is at 5pm and Sunday Mass is 9:30am. There will be children’s liturgy available for both Masses. You are more than welcome to join either Masses. The Bishop will be at our Family Mass this Sunday- please join us if you can.

Parent Consultations Please complete this evaluation form regarding RE in the school. We really appreciate your time and support with this. https://forms.gle/uibcAhdgsARrTMUr5
Easter Egg Raffle Don’t forget to bring your raffle tickets to school! Please could all easter eggs and raffle tickets be in school by Wednesday 29th March.
World Down Syndrome Day The children are encouraged to wear odd socks on this day. The theme this year is: ‘With us, not for us.’
Cyber bullying Please find attached information regarding cyber bullying for your information.
Tempest photo Children will have their photographs taken on Monday. Please can all children wear their school uniforms on Monday.
This week
It was a privilege to welcome Bishop Drainey into school on Wednesday. The children were a credit to us as usual and some really insightful questions
Parents and children were invited to watch Year 3’s beautiful assembly about taking care of God’s world. What an important message, we were all truly inspired.
Children enjoyed taking part in Red Nose Day on Friday. All donations via our gofundme page. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rednoseday23-st-bernadettes-catholic-primary-school?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=rednoseday23-st-bernadettes-catholic-primary-school&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=9e463ac430e84b9892a6f15c02fb3b41
After half term – dates for your diaries
School Anniversary The school’s 50th anniversary is in March, but due to the date falling during Lent we have moved our celebration to April 20th and 21st.
On April 20th we will have a Mass in school for children in school and all past and present staff and Governors of St Bernadette’s – this is an invitation only event.
From 3pm-5pm on Thursday 20th April, we will have an open house for anyone who would like to come and celebrate with us – this will be adults only as we won’t have space to accommodate children at this event.
On Friday 21st April, the children will be invited to dress in 1970s clothes for school and join in our ‘Top of the Pops’ party and we will lead several 1970’s themed activities to mark the anniversary of our special school.
King’s coronation celebration We will celebrate the Kings coronation on Friday 19th May. The Mini Vinnies will host our special VIPs from the SVP. The children will be invited to come to school in their party clothes.
Pupil Premium If your child receives free school meals, please click on this link to find out about holiday activities or food programmes.
https://middlesbroughredcarcouncil.coordinate.cloud If you have any further questions please use these contact details: 01642 728888 or email [email protected].

Upcoming events in Spring Term 2
Y4 Swimming for the next 2 weeks
Tempest class photograph 20.3
EYFS Lenten prayer liturgy 22.3 – 9am
Y1/Y2 Lenten prayer Liturgy 24.3 2pm
Y3/4/5 Lenten prayer liturgy 29.3 – 2pm
Y6 Stations of the cross 31.3 – 9am
Easter Egg Raffle 31.3 – 1pm
Red Nose Day Children may wear red on 17th March. Donations towards Red Nose Day can be paid directly onto our go fund me page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rednoseday23-st-bernadettes-catholic-primary-school?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=rednoseday23-st-bernadettes-catholic-primary-school&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=9e463ac430e84b9892a6f15c02fb3b41
Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/god-s-love?pid=MTA101634&v=86.9
Weekend Masses Saturday night Mass is at 5pm and Sunday Mass is 9:30am. There will be children’s liturgy available for both Masses. You are more than welcome to join either Masses.
Family Mass There will be a parish family Mass on Sunday 19th March at 9:30am – the Bishop is visiting St Bernadette’s Church on this weekend too. All children and families are invited to join us for the Mass. The school music group will be playing and children will say the readings and bidding prayers. It will be a lovely opportunity to celebrate Mother’s day together.
Parent Consultations Please complete this evaluation form regarding RE in the school. We really appreciate your time and support with this. https://forms.gle/uibcAhdgsARrTMUr5
Punctuality Please ensure your children are in school for 8:40am when the school gate closes. Phonics and reading sessions take place at this time of the day… every second counts!
Easter Egg Raffle The Easter Egg Raffle will take place on the last day of term. Raffle tickets cost £1 per strip. Please add your name and phone number to the back of the strip before it is returned to school. We will be collecting eggs immediately. Please donate as many as you can. We have issued letters/raffle tickets this week. The children often say this is one of their favourite St Bernadette memories!
Strike Action. NEU are planning 2 day strike action on 15.3/16.3. We currently plan to open school as usual but some classes may have formal education disrupted.
This week
Our amazing Y3 children completed their swimming sessions, we were so proud of them and so many people commented on their endeavour in lessons and politeness!
The children all took part in a wonderful book swap as part of our world book day celebrations – hope you all enjoyed your swapped book!
After half term – dates for your diaries
School Anniversary The school’s 50th anniversary is in March, but due to the date falling during Lent we have moved our celebration to April 20th and 21st.
On April 20th we will have a Mass in school for children in school and all past and present staff and Governors of St Bernadette’s – this is an invitation only event.
From 3pm-5pm on Thursday 20th April, we will have an open house for anyone who would like to come and celebrate with us – this will be adults only as we won’t have space to accommodate children at this event.
On Friday 21st April, the children will be invited to dress in 1970s clothes for school and join in our ‘Top of the Pops’ party and we will lead several 1970’s themed activities to mark the anniversary of our special school.
King’s coronation celebration We will celebrate the Kings coronation on Friday 19th May. The Mini Vinnies will host our special VIPs from the SVP. The children will be invited to come to school in their party clothes.

Upcoming events in Spring Term 2
Y3 Class Assembly 14.3 *Please note this date had changed due to the Bishops visit
Bishop visit 15.3
Red Nose Day 17.3
Family Mass Sunday 19th March
Tempest class photograph 20.3
EYFS Lenten prayer liturgy 22.3 – 9am
Y1/Y2 Lenten prayer Liturgy 24.3 2pm
Y3/4/5 Lenten prayer liturgy 29.3 – 2pm
Y6 Stations of the cross 31.3 – 9am
Easter Egg Raffle 31.3 – 1pm

Red Nose Day Children may wear red on 17th March. Donations towards Red Nose Day can be paid directly onto our go fund me page which will be shared next week.
Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/encouragement?pid=MTA101634&v=85.8
Weekend Masses Saturday night Mass is at 5pm and Sundy Mass is 9:30am. There will be children’s liturgy available for both Masses. You are more than welcome to join either Masses.
Family Mass There will be a parish family Mass on Sunday 19th March at 9:30am – the Bishop is visiting St Bernadette’s Church on this weekend too. All children and families are invited to join us for the Mass. The school music group will be playing and children will say the readings and bidding prayers. It will be a lovely opportunity to celebrate Mother’s day together.
Parent Consultations Please note the closing date for booking appointments is Monday 6th March. Parent consultations run from 3pm-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Please come to the school hall and you will be directed from there to your child’s classroom. There will be an opportunity to look at your child’s work in books.
Punctuality Please ensure your children are in school for 8:40am when the school gate closes. Phonics and reading sessions take place at this time of the day… every second counts!
Easter Egg Raffle The Easter Egg Raffle will take place on the last day of term. Raffle tickets cost £1 per strip. Please add your name and phone number to the back of the strip before it is returned to school. We will be collecting eggs immediately. Please donate as many as you can. We will be issuing letters/raffle tickets next week. The children often say this is one of their favourite St Bernadette memories.
This week BBC Tees visited school to take a drone picture and talk to children about the importance of making a difference in the world – see the clip via our Facebook page. Y4 and the FHC participants visited Osmotherley with their catechists to prepare for their Sacrament of Reconciliation. We also enjoyed a wonderful World Book Day today, with prizes given for the best creative writing piece. And finally, Y3 have completed an amazing week of swimming, with the instructor commenting on how polite and respectful they were!
After half term
School Anniversary The school anniversary is in March, but due to the date falling during Lent we have moved our celebration to April 20th and 21st.
On April 20th we will have a Mass in school for children in school and all past and present staff and Governors of St Bernadette’s.
From 3pm-5pm on Thursday 20th April, we will have an open house for anyone who would like to come and celebrate with us – this will be adults only as we won’t have space to accommodate children at this event.
On Friday 21st April, the children will be invited to dress in 1970s clothes and join in our top of the pops party. There may be a few surprises in store.
King’s coronation celebration We will celebrate the Kings coronation on Friday 19th May. The Mini Vinnies will host our special VIPs from the SVP. The children will be invited to come to school in their party clothes.

World Book Day We will be celebrating World Book day on Friday 3rd March
The children can dress up as their favourite book character.
There are also 2 optional activities for children to complete on Google Classroom. These are a creative writing task and a fun photograph task. Please see Google Classroom fro kroe information. The children will be able to win prizes for winning entries.
All entries must be submitted by Wednesday 1st March.
Red Nose Day Children may wear red on 17th March. Donations towards Red Nose Day can be paid directly onto our go fund me page which will be shared after half term.

Parent Consultations Parent Consultations may be booked on ParentPay from Monday 27th February. Please note the closing date for booking appointments is Monday 6th March. Parent consultations run from 3pm-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Please come to the school hall and you will be directed from there to your child’s classroom. There will be an opportunity to look at your child’s work in books.
Punctuality Please ensure your children are in school for 8:40am when the school gate closes. Phonics and reading sessions take place at this time of the day… every second counts!
Possible strike action There may be strike action on Tuesday 28th February. All classes will be open for children but formal education may be affected on this day.
Easter Egg Raffle The Easter Egg Raffle will take place on the last day of term. After half term we will be sending out a letter to explain the process. Please donate as many eggs as you can!
PE Uniform Our children look so smart in their purple hoodies and coloured house tops on PE days – please continue to support us with this. If anyone needs any support with uniform please contact Mr Conway/Miss Brady in confidence. On Health and Safety grounds, please also ensure that children do not wear jewellery for PE.
Laudato Si This week the children have listened to three guest speakers who talked about looking after God’s world. Julie Harrison discussed climate change, Pat McBride discussed Cause Foundation and Andy Preston discussed community projects.
Disco Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who helped with the disco last night. We couldn’t offer events like this for the children without the help of the PTA. The children had a wonderful time!
Half term Have a lovely half term and we look forward to welcoming you back Monday 27th February.

Upcoming events in Spring Term 2
Y3 swimming Wk beg 27.2
World Book Day 3.3
Parent Consultations 8/9.3
Y3 Class Assembly 14.3 *Please note this date had changed due to the Bishops visit
Bishop visit 15.3
Red Nose Day 17.3
Tempest class photograph 20.3
EYFS Lenten prayer liturgy 22.3
Y1/Y2 Lenten prayer Liturgy 24.3
Y3/4/5 Lenten prayer liturgy 29.3
Y6 Stations of the cross 31.3
Safer Internet week
Eric Barrett (from Cleveland Police) will be visiting school on Tuesday 14th February to work with children from Year 1 to Year 6.
At 2pm, Eric will also deliver an online safety presentation for parents, offering relevant and important advice and guidance. We highly recommend parents attend this meeting as previous feedback has been very positive and ensuring our children can stay safe online is of paramount importance at St Bernadette’s. If you cannot attend in person please use this link to join virtually. http://meet.google.com/dad-gcwh-vyg
There is also a special homework activity on Google Classroom and Mr Bourner will be giving out prizes next week.
EYFS Stay and Plays If you haven’t already, please complete this quick feedback form, it will take 2 minutes! https://forms.gle/up9ViUUesqmomvKF9
Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/half-term-holiday-card?pid=MTA101634&v=84.7
PTA Valentines Disco Nursery to Y2 4pm-5pm / Y3-Y6 5pm-6pm.
Younger children must be accompanied by an adult but the older children may be left unattended and picked up at 6pm
Tickets are £4 per child, to be paid on parentpay only please. This ticket includes 3 tokens to receive; hot dogs, sweets, crisps or drinks.
World Book Day Children may dress up on Friday 3rd March as their favorite character from a book. Please see attached for further information.
Red Nose Day Children may wear red on 17th March. Donations towards Red Nose Day can be paid directly onto our go fund me page which will be shared after half term.

Parent Consultations Parent Consultations can be booked on ParentPay from Monday 27th February.
Punctuality
Please ensure your children are in school for 8:40am when the school gate closes. Phonics and reading sessions take place at this time of the day… every second counts!
Turkey and Syria crisis.
The children may take part in a non uniform day on Thursday 16th. All proceeds (via parentpay) will go towards the rescue efforts in Syria and Turkey. We pray for all affected by the terrible disaster.

Upcoming events in Spring Term 2
Return to school 27.2
Y3 swimming Wk beg 27.2
World Book Day 3.3
Parent Consultations 8/9.3
Y3 Class Assembly 14.3 *Please note this date had changed due to the Bishops visit
Bishop visit 15.3
Red Nose Day 17.3
Tempest class photograph 20.3
EYFS Lenten prayer liturgy 22.3
Y1/Y2 Lenten prayer Liturgy 24.3
Y3/4/5 Lenten prayer liturgy 29.3
Y6 Stations of the cross 31.3
Safer Internet week
Eric Barrett (from Cleveland Police) will be visiting school on Tuesday 14th February to work with children from Year 1 to Year 6.
At 2pm, Eric will also deliver an online safety presentation for parents, offering relevant and important advice and guidance. We highly recommend parents attend this meeting as previous feedback has been very positive and ensuring our children can stay safe online is of paramount importance at St Bernadette’s.
If you cannot attend in person please use this link to join virtually. http://meet.google.com/dad-gcwh-vyg
If you can not attend the meeting but would like to discuss the content or require guidance regarding online safety, please contact Mr. Bourner.
EYFS Stay and Plays Thank you to parents who attended the EYFS stay and plays. If you would like to complete this simple feedback form we would be really grateful. https://forms.gle/up9ViUUesqmomvKF9
Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/goodness?pid=MTA101634&v=83.6
PTA Valentines Disco
The younger children (Nursery-Y2) can dance the night away 4-5pm. The older children (Y3-Y6) can attend 5-6pm.
Please note younger children must be accompanied (4-5pm) and older children may be left on their own (5-6pm)
Schools out will still run for those who need it but it would be really helpful if you could pick your child up before the disco if possible.
More information will follow regarding purchasing tickets.