Dear Parents/carers,

Attendance
Please find attached a letter explaining our attendance policy for your information.
Arbor
Please ensure all consents are up to date on Arbor, particularly the User agreement. Please speak to the office if you have any difficulties.
School Meals
Please can all school meals be paid in advance. We do not charge for dinners if the child is absent from school.
Harvest
We will be collecting food donations for Harvest in each class. Any donations of long life food, toiletries and food such as pasta, rice and tinned food would be greatly appreciated. Please can all donations be in school by Monday 17th October.
Tempest Photo
Children can have individual and family group photos. If you have siblings under 3, and would like a family photo please come to the school hall at 8:30am. Other siblings in school will have photo taken throughout the day.
PTA
Thank you to those who attended the meeting this week or offered to support the Christmas Fayre this year. Please contact school if you are able to help at the disco or Fayre. Please find attached further information.
Upcoming events:
Monday 17th – Tempest Photo
Tuesday 18th – Harvest Mass
Wednesday 19th – Nursery Welcome Liturgy 9am
Thursday 20th – Autumn Disco
Friday 21st – Rockstar ready Assembly /Laudato Si day /break up for half term
Monday 31st – return to school
Friday 4th Nov – Hilda retreat day (children in Hilda can wear green)
Wednesday and Thursday 9th/10th – Parent Consultations

Many thanks, Miss Brady and Mr Conway

Blue and Gold Starry A4 Blank Document Border Design (2)

Please find our newsletter for this week

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m
Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 8th July 2022
Drama Club need you!
In an aim to raise extra funds for our Drama Production, to cover the costs of lighting and sounds we are offering the chance to have non-uniform day on Thursday next week. If your child wishes to take part, they can pay a voluntary donation of £1 via the Oliver Parentpay link. All proceeds will go towards our drama production and PTA funds.
Important dates this term
Thursday Thursday 14th July Non Uniform Day
Thursday 14th July – Y5/Y6 Production of Oliver @ NPCAT, Headquarters (Postgate House, St Mary’s Sixth form hall, 6pm. Tickets available from the office – £5 adult / £2.50 children – all welcome! )
Friday 15th July – End of year reports to parents
Monday 18th July – Summer Fayre 3-5pm
Tuesday 19th July – Y6 Leavers Liturgy (9am)
Wednesday 20th July – Last day of term (No Nursery children on this day)
Class Trips
Reception – Monk Farm Wednesday 13th July
Y3 – Saltburn Friday 15th July
Nursery – Newham Grange Farm Monday 18th July
NHSE survey link
The NHSE are looking for feedback about the school age immunisation service. Please see attached link if you would like to comment. The closing date is Friday 22nd July.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kp4VA8ZyI0umSq9Q55Ctv5vwpaXJw6JPgv2fiODak7dUNkdRWDY5VTg1Tk9IWE84TUtVSEZHVlRIWS4u

Y4/5 FHC Photo
The link to purchase the group photograph has been sent out separately to all parents. Please let the school office know if you did not receive an email.
School’s Out closure
School’s out will not be running on Wednesday 13th July and Monday 18th July, due to a staff retreat and the Summer Fayre. We apologise for any convenience this may cause.
Facebook
Our current User agreements for 2021-2022 include consent for sharing photos on Facebook. We would like to remind you all that our Facebook page is an open account (we will want to use Facebook in the same way we use Twitter – a closed account – and share photos and school news. If you do not consent to your child being shared on a public social media page (school Facebook) please contact the school office and we will alter your agreement. This will mean your child will not appear on Facebook photos. We will send out new User agreements in the new year.
ESafety

Keeping young people as safe as possible in respect to the online space is not an easy task for any parent/carer so having advice and support can be vital when considering how to help a young person keep safe online.

Cleveland Police Cybercrimes team are holding a free virtual safer internet session for parents/carers which you can sign up to via the Eventbrite link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safer-internet-for-parents-carers-tickets-379101261077

The aim of this event is to give you an overview of what young people may experience online & explore the harms that they may face on a daily basis.

This is an informal session, looking at:

Devices and how to keep them safe
Social Media
Apps and websites
Gaming
Stopping young people becoming cyber criminals

If you have a concern If you have concerns and believe someone is at risk of being involved or becoming involved in cybercrime please contact Cleveland Police on 101.

If you would like further information or education/support re Preventing cybercrime please contact a member of the Cleveland Police Cyber Crime Team (01642) 306852 or via email [email protected]
Drama- Thursday 14th July, 6pm at Postgate House (old St Mary’s Sixth form) **change of date.
The venue of our drama production has moved to St Mary’s school hall. Parking can be found in the main NPCAT Postgate House car park, with easiest access from Saltersgill Avenue. Please do not arrive before 6pm as Postgate House is the main Trust Headquarters for Central services staff.
Tickets are still available. Tickets are £5 per adult and £2.50 per child, please contact the school office for more information. Children from all classes are invited and welcome to come and see the show! We will not showcase the drama in school.
Summer Fayre – Monday 18th July (3-5pm)
Please contact the school if you are able to help set up for the Fayre or volunteer to help with a stall.
Here is a snapshot of some stalls available: Soak the teacher in the stocks, cakes, ice cream, tattoos, face paints, glitter hair, beat the keeper and many more!
Uniform Amnesty
We will provide a uniform stall during the last week of term for parents to help themselves to any second hand uniform (no charge). If you have any spare uniforms you no longer need please bring them into school by Friday 15th July.
Wednesday Word
https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/neighbour?pid=MTA101634&v=65.6
Shout Out
A huge congratulations to our wonderful Y4 and Y5 children who received their First Holy Communion this term. Thank you to our parents who helped provide food and cakes for our celebration party.

Many thanks,
Mr Conway and Miss Brady

 

July 2022 Newsletter 

 

Dear Parents, Carers and Children, 

 

As we approach our final few weeks of the academic year may we take this opportunity to thank you all for all your support and commitment this year. It is the greatest privilege to teach your children.  To have such strong parent partnerships enables our children to grow into such mature young citizens who will make an impact in our world. 

 

General 

 

Y4-6 children have been rehearsing as part of Drama club for several weeks with Miss Cuff and Mrs Simpson. 

If you haven’t already got your tickets to see Oliver, they are still on sale.  Tickets are £5 per adult and £2.50 per child.  Please see Mrs Simpson at the main Reception for more details.   All children and parents are welcome to experience this amazing show – don’t miss it! 

 

Uniform 2022-23

Please note that next year we will allow children to continue to wear PE kits on their PE days (usually 2 days per week).  

To support with costings associated with school uniform, we will also permit plain black trainers for girls and boys on PE and non PE days.  If you wish to purchase shoes for non PE days or additional trainers for PE days this is optional however no coloured trainers are permitted unless it is a PE day. 

Please see in full our updated uniform policy via our website and uniform ordering link (Motif8) if desired:  https://stbernadettes.npcat.org.uk/school-uniform/

 

Attendance 

Attendance for June was 95.4%. A special well done to Year 3, who have had the highest level of attendance to date in this school year. They are currently at 97%. 

It has been a challenging year for attendance and we appreciate your support in trying to meet our expectations.  Everyday in school is precious and we would ask that parents/carers refrain from taking children out of school in term time. Absence in term time is only agreed in exceptional circumstances.  A reminder of our term dates can be accessed via our website: https://stbernadettes.npcat.org.uk/term-dates/

 

School Meals 

As we approach the end of the academic year please can we request all outstanding debts are reconciled such as school meals / School’s Out via ParentPay.

 

Birthday cakes 

As a healthy school and because of food allergies we try to discourage too many sweet treats. Please could we ask you not to bring birthday cakes to share with other children.

 

June events 

 

SEN audit

Mrs Pennick had a SEN audit this month conducted by Katie Haycock (NPCAT SEN lead).  The audit celebrated Mrs Pennick’s strong leadership and excellent pastoral support to our SEN children and families. 

 

First Holy Communion 

A group of Year 4/5 children celebrated the Sacrament of their first Holy Communion throughout June. The whole class then enjoyed a beautiful breakfast provided in school on Monday 27th June. Thank you for your kind food donations; to the catechists for their support in preparing the children; the staff and parents for their commitment throughout the course and to Monsignor Hogan for leading us through the spiritual journey.

Holy Island – Year 6

Our Year 6 children enjoyed a wonderfully spiritual day on Holy Island as a final retreat before they leave us in July.  We had a beautiful liturgy on St Cuthbert’s Island, toured the views of the island and visited the priory to learn more about St Aidan, St Bede and St Cuthbert. 

Rockstars

Mr Bourner through a launch and summary assembly arranged a fun competition in conjunction with our home app Rockstars to raise the profile of Times tables and securing early number facts.

Musical showcase

Mrs Conway arranged a Musical Showcase whereby over 50 children across the school performed to their class to demonstrate their musical talents (singing, piano, keyboard, ukulele, drums).  We are so proud of all the children who performed – well done, you are all so brave!

Sports day

Sports day returned on Tuesday 28th June and was hugely enjoyed by all children and parents.  We were blessed with good weather and the children enjoyed an ice lolly for their endeavours!

Year 3 assembly

Thank you to those Year 3 parents who were able to join us for the Year 3 assembly on Wednesday 15th June.  It is lovely to witness how confident the children are in displaying their knowledge through song and spoken word.

Trinity

Thank you to Mr Carey who visited our Year 5 parents who are considering Trinity for children in their next phase of education.  Mr Carey  asked us to share the following message:

Good afternoon Mr Conway and Miss Brady,

Please could you pass on my thanks to the parents who attended yesterday’s open forum.  I really appreciated the questions and the feedback they gave. My email is [email protected] should Y5 parents wish to follow up with any further questions or arrange a look around our school.

Thanks again,

Simon Carey

Assistant Headteacher (Trinity Catholic College) 

We continue to work closely as an NPCAT family – indeed our Year 4 children had a wonderful, practical Science experience at Trinity’s Science labs today!  

Sporting events

This month we have had a range of sport competitions across a variety of years giving opportunity for a wide range of children to partake in competitive sport:  Year 2 (football); Year 3 (Athletics); Year 5 (Athletics) and Year 6 (Football).  

It has been so great to witness the variety of extended clubs on offer this year.  We are so grateful to our staff who continue to give their time to provide clubs. 

Mrs Smith has successfully applied for Games Mark Gold based on our commitment to PE and extended schools. 

Y6 Residential visit 

The Year 6 children are currently in Robinwood – their delayed trip as a result of COVID.  They are enjoying a raft of outdoor and adventurous activities.  Keep abreast of our social media for updates! 

Next year, the current Year 5 will return to Robinwood at our traditional time in October and we will have a summer residential in Northumberland – learning more about our local heritage. 

 

Additional educational experiences 

This month, children have had some fantastic memorable experiences through curriculum linked visits: Y1/2 went to Danby Forest; Y3 went to Saltburn and Y5 went to Flamingo Land.

 

Forthcoming events

 

Transition week

 

Next week is transition week in school. Children across the whole school will  spend the week with their new teachers and our Y6 children will be visiting their secondary schools.  

 

In this first week of transition we would ask that you collect children transiting to Reception from the gate at 12.15pm each day (including 30 hour children). If you have problems with childcare for the afternoon please let us know.  Traditionally, we have found this transition week really helps the children coming to school full time in September settle into school life and eases them into the new changes.  

 

Please note all other children should be collected at 3pm from their new teacher/year group exit Monday to Thursday.  They will return to their current class teachers on Friday afternoon. 

 

Staffing for next year is as follows:    

 

Nursery Miss V Simpson 

Reception Mrs Pennick – 3 days / Mrs Andrews – 2 days

Year 1 Mrs Whitfield – 3 days / Mrs Conway – 2 days

Year 2 Mrs Smith 

Year 3 Miss Lumley

Year 4 Miss Kennington

Year 5 Miss Cuff

Year 6 Mr Bourner 

 

We are delighted to have the continued support of our skilled and dedicated group of Teaching Assistants who will be assigned to their classes and duties by the Leadership Team. 

 

Ms Cole will unfortunately be leaving us in July.  She has been working as a teacher assistant in Y2/3 this year.  She is going to train to become a SEN teacher.  We wish her every blessing and thank her for her dedication and support to the school. 

 

American Day

On Monday 4th July we will be hosting an American Day themed menu. If your children normally has a packed lunch but you would like to book your child on a school meal for this day please inform the school office.  Please See attached flyer for more information. 

 

Summer Fayre 

Thank you to all involved in planning our  Summer Fayre which is on Monday 18th July.  This year, each class have been provided with £20 as an enterprise project. Year groups will come up with a variety of stalls to help raise funds eg popcorn, ice-cream and photo booths. 

Please contact the school if you are able to help set up for the Fayre or volunteer to help with a stall. Miss Brady is going to use an email group for the PTA to help with communications. If you would like to be part of this email group please let her know via [email protected] PTA communication email is: [email protected]

 

Schools Out

School’s out will not be running on Wednesday 13th July and Monday 18th July, due to a staff retreat and the Summer Fayre. We apologise for any convenience this may cause.

Reports 

End of year reports will be sent home on Friday 15th. If anyone would like to see a teacher following your child’s report please make an appointment through the school office. 

 

Other dates of interest: 

• Transition week – (for all pupils) week beginning 4th July 
• New Starter (Reception) parent meeting-  Monday 4th July, 10.30am
• Postage House day –  Friday 8th July – children in Postgate house may wear yellow 
• Reception – Monk Farm – Wednesday 13th July
• Y3 trip to Saltburn – Friday 15th July   
• Nursery – Newham Grange Farm – Monday 18th July
• Tuesday 19th July – Y6 Leavers Liturgy (9am)

 

Lost Property 

We have in school a number of items of lost property. This includes clothing, shoes, adult glasses, hair accessories and jewellery.  Clothing and shoes will be outside (weather permitting) at 3pm in the last week of term. Please look and check for any items you may be missing. 

 

And finally,

 

Gift policy 

As a staff, we all feel very privileged to teach your children and your kind words and messages are more than enough thanks for the work we do. The Trust has a policy whereby gifts must be declared so please refrain from purchasing large gifts.

 

Summer Break 

Wednesday 20th  July is the end of our school term, we will return on Monday 5th September (Year 1-6 and Nursery)  Reception intake is Tuesday 6th September and Thursday 8th September – this will be clarified in the new starters meet. 

 

We look forward to seeing you over the next few weeks at school. If we don’t see you personally, we would like to take this opportunity to send our best wishes for the summer break.

 

Mr. P Conway                                Miss S Brady 

Headteacher                                 Head of School

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m 

Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 24th June 2022 

Important dates this term

 

• Monday 27th June – Y4/5 FHC celebration  (photos at 9am so please ensure children wear communion outfits then uniform to change back into) 
• Tuesday 28th June – Sports day (EYFS/KS1 9.30am-11am approx  / KS2 1.15-3pm) – please can parents enter and exit school through the side gate
• Wednesday 29th June-Friday 1st July – Y6 Robinwood residential (Setting off 9am approx and return 4.30pm)
• Friday 1st July -Y4 Science lesson at Trinity. 9-11am
• Transition week – (for all pupils) week beginning 4th July 
• New Starter (Reception) meeting Monday 4th July, 10.30am
• Postage House day 8th July (children in Postgate House can wear yellow if they wish) 
• Thursday 14th July – Y5/Y6 Production of Oliver @ Trinity, 6pm (Tickets available from the office – £5 adult / £2.50 children – all welcome! 
• Friday 15th July – End of year reports to parents 
• Monday 18th July – Summer Fayre 3-5pm
• Tuesday 19th July – Y6 Leavers Liturgy (9am)
• Wednesday 20th July – Last day of term (No Nursery children on this day)

Class Trips

• Y5 – Flamingo Land Friday 1st July 
• Reception – Monk Farm Wednesday 13th July
• Y3 – Saltburn Friday 15th July   
• Nursery – Newham Grange Farm Monday 18th July

Y5 Trinity discussions

Mr Carey visited school this week to speak to Y5 parents considering our feeder school – Trinity Catholic College – or their Y5 children.  He asked us to share the following message:

Good afternoon Mr Conway and Miss Brady,
Please could you pass on my thanks to the parents who attended yesterday’s open forum.  I really appreciated the questions and the feedback they gave. My email is [email protected] should Y5 parents wish to follow up with any further questions or arrange a look around our school.
Thanks again,
Simon Carey
Assistant Headteacher (Trinity Catholic College) 

Y4/5 FHC – Monday 27th June

On Monday morning, please be reminded that we are having photographs for our Y4/5 children who have made their communion this month.  Please ensure children are dressed appropriately on entry to school with uniform to change back into after the photos.  

Following the photos, we will have a thanksgiving party for all Y4/5 children and their catechists.  Food donations are welcome from Y4/5 families. 

Sports Day

Sports day will take place on Tuesday 28th June. 

• EYFS and KS1 9:30am start (until approx 11am)
• KS2 1:15pm start (approx 3pm finish) 

Parents are welcome to attend sports day and join in the fun. Please do not bring extra food or snacks for children as they will be receiving drinks and lollies from school. Weather dependent children may need sun cream and sun hats or cardigans and jumpers! Lets see what the British weather has in store for us! 

School’s Out closure 

School’s out will not be running on Wednesday 13th July and Monday 18th July, due to a staff retreat and the Summer Fayre. We apologise for any convenience this may cause. 

Y4 Science trip-Friday 1st July

We have booked the coach pick up for 8:30am on Friday next week  so it would be really helpful if children could be at school for 8:15-8:30 please so we can have a prompt set off. 

American Day

On Monday 4th July we will be hosting an American Day themed menu. If your children normally has a packed lunch but you would like to book your child on a school meal for this day please inform the school office.  Please See attached flyer for more information. 

 

Drama- Thursday 14th July, 6pm at Trinity

Tickets for our amazing production of Oliver are on sale. Tickets are £5 per adult and £2.50 per child.  Please see Mrs Simpson at the main Reception for more details. All children and parents are welcome to experience this amazing show which will be hosted at Trinity Catholic College on a large scale stage! Don’t miss it! 

Summer Fayre – Monday 18th July (3-5pm)

Please contact the school if you are able to help set up for the Fayre or volunteer to help with a stall. 

Wednesday Word

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/choices?pid=MTA101634&v=63.4 

Water Bottles

Please can we ask that children bring plastic water bottles to school instead of glass bottles as this can cause a health and safety issue if they smash. Many thanks. 

E-Safety

Please find attached two leaflets explaining the metaverse and E sports online. It is imperative we keep up to date with all current changes and challenges for our children online. 

Caritas 

Please find attached this month’s Caritas Newsletter for your information.

Shout Out

This week I would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Simpson and Mrs Day for all of their hard work in the office making sure St Bernadette’s runs smoothly! We appreciate everything you do for us and see how you go above and beyond every day for our children. 

 

Many thanks,

 Mr Conway and Miss Brady

Dear Parents, Carers and Children, 

Half term is nearly upon us again.  You are receiving our June newsletter a little early as we are about to begin our half term break. 

ACE video

Miss Brady has created an excellent video which we have been reflecting on in our daily work and in assemblies recently.  In line with our school vision: ‘We will be courageous and inspire each other to excellence, shining in the light of Christ and making a positive impact in our world,’  we want our pupils to leave with knowledge and skills which will not only create excellent life opportunities but will also prepare them exceptionally well for life beyond our schools.   Our Curriculum intent is underpinned by three driver words taken from our ambitious school vision: Aspire, Courage and Excellence.  

Please find below our revised video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13V-95cpxuCsFcDYq44Nf1gCzbGXxIZo7/view?usp=sharing 

Reception 2022

Unusually, we have five spaces left in our 2022 Reception class. If you are aware of anyone who may be interested in a place for their child,  please ask them to make contact with school as soon as possible.

There are only a limited number of Nursery places still available for next academic year, please ask friends to contact us asap if you know anyone seeking spaces.  

PTA

Thanks you to the PTA for donating over £4000 so we can sources additional whole class texts, ipads and for subsidising the cost of school trips.   This significant contribution highlights the importance and value of our school events – every penny raised goes directly back to the children! Well done everyone! 

Attendance 

Thank you for your support in meeting our high expectations for attendance.

A special well done to Year 1 (98.2%) , Reception (97.8%) and Year 6 (97.6%) who have achieved the highest weekly attendance since Easter.  Our expected attendance is 97%  In House meetings each week we inform the children of the highest class attendance.  Children in classes who achieve 100% attendance for a week are rewarded with an additional play time.

A reminder that if a child is absent from school with an illness lasting more than 2 days, we will require a letter from the parent/carer. The Trust may also be involved in house visits for safeguarding reasons for lengthy absences or regular absentees.  

Ear rings

A gentle reminder that all jewellery, except for a watch and small stud earrings, should not be worn or brought into school.  If pupils have pierced ears, one pair of discreet studs may be worn. Earrings must not be worn for PE lessons for health and safety reasons. 

Walking home

Only children in Years 5 and 6, who have permission on Arbor are able to walk home alone.  If your child is walking home regularly, alone or with friends, please remind them about road safety and stranger danger and ensure they walk an agreed safe and publically visible route. 

Sun cream/Sun Hats

Now the weather is improving please apply sun cream in advance of the school day.  Children can wear their sun hats and sunglasses at break/lunchtime but are responsible for them.  

May events

Reconciliation

Many of our Y4/5 children are preparing weekly for their Sacrament of First Communion currently.  Over Easter they all made their Sacrament of Confession – this Sacrament draws together a deeper understanding  of God’s love and forgiveness.  

My Mission

Thank you so much for your contribution to the Red Mission box appeal throughout Lent.  You and your children are wonderfully kind. We raised a staggering £500!  This has been sent directly to Mission Together’s appeal to support children in Malawi. 

St Bernadette’s procession

On Friday 6th May we had our first St Bernadette’s process for Reception to Year 6 pupils. The experience is reminiscent of the Lourdes torchlight procession.  Lourdes of course is such a special place for us as it is where our Lady appeared to St Bernadette.  What a beautiful experience it was.  The children sang their hearts out and took part in a beautiful shared liturgy with Miss Brady and Monsignor Hogan.  

Bede house retreat day

Each year we dedicate a retreat day to one of our 4 houses.  On Friday 20th May we celebrated Bede day.  St Bede (672-735 AD) was an English monk in the Kingdom of Northumbria and is famous for his scholar skills. 

Spelling Bee

Miss Cuff organised our 2nd Spelling Bee last week.  This was a competition from Y2-6 to find school spelling champions and prizes were also awarded for participation and effort! 

Well done to Florence L Y1, Edward G Y2,Bobby L Y3, Seth P Y4, Francesca C,Y5, Jessie B in Y6 – Our ACE Attitude winners in the Spelling Bee.

Spelling Bee Winners :Y1 Emily B, Y2 Daisy D, Y3 Eleanor Mc,  Y4 Annie C, Y5 Oliver W, Y6 Sebastian B

 

Y6 SATs

Thank you to the teachers/parents/carers of the children in supporting them through their SATs.  The children arrived early; they were calm, confident and really tried their best! 

Y5/6 sleepover

As part of building a greater awareness of people who are homeless, we had a ‘sleepover’ in the School Hall on Friday 13th May to fundraise for the homeless. The children had a great time and took part in several thoughtful activities such as: team building games; simple eating and a liturgy.  The children contributed £10 and the money was sent directly to the DePaul society which supports young homeless. We raised £440, so well done everyone! 

Relationships and Sex Education 

A reminder that we now teacher our Relationships and Sex Education across the full year now and we no longer do our annual ‘Journey in Love’ week.  Please find a reminder of our annual coverage and content via our school website:   PHSE/RSE | St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Assemblies

Y1 delivered a lovely assembly focussing on the importance of Our Lady and Mothers as we began the month of May in reflection on Wednesday 4th May.  

Y4 amazed us this week with their wealth of knowledge in reflecting on our ACE curriculum drivers.  What fantastic citizens they will go on to be and make a positive impact on the world!   

Thanks to parents/family members who could join us.

Y3 pedestrian training

This week, as part of road safety awareness Miss Lumley arranged for our Y3 to partake in pedestrian training to build up a greater awareness of the dangers near roads and crossing safely. 

May Sporting Events 

We were so privileged to be chosen to view Emma Raducanu’s 2021 US Open Trophy on St Bernadette’s Primary on Thursday 12th May as part of the LTA Youth Schools ‘Emma Raducanu Trophy Tour.’  As a school that delivers the LTA Youth Schools programme, the LTA, the national governing body for tennis in Britain, have invited us to be part of the Trophy Tour.  As part of the tour, our KS2 children watched a special message from Raducanu and our Y4 children had an opportunity for an LTA Youth tennis session delivered by an LTA Youth coach.

Pupils pose with Emma Raducanu’s US Open trophy in Middlesbrough | The Northern Echo

 

Mrs Smith will revise our current extended school activities offer following the half term . The after school activities will commence in the week beginning 13th June.   Information will be distributed immediately after half term. 

Future Events 

Summer dates of note for your diary (details to follow as appropriate) 

• • Monday 6th June – Staff PD day
  • Tuesday 7th June – Children return to school
  • Wednesday 8th June – PTA meet, 7pm in school (support vital to plan summer Fayre)
  • Wednesday 15th June – Y3 assembly (2 family members per child)
  • Friday 17th June – Y6 Holy Island visit
  • Friday 24th June – Summer Fayre (provisional, dependant on support)
  • Monday 27th June – First Holy Communion photos (8.30-9.30am -relevant Y4/5 children arrive in First Holy Communion attire before changing into PE kits)

• Tuesday 28th June – Sports day (all children wear PE kits)

• Wednesday 29th June – Friday 1st July – Y6 residential to Robinwood 
• Monday 4th July – Transition week 
• Monday 4th July, 10.30am – Reception Starters meeting (Sept 2022) in our school hall – please book a dinner if you require one
• Thursday 14th July – Y5/6 Drama production @ Trinity (all welcome)
• Tuesday 19th July – Y6 Leavers liturgy
•  Wednesday 20th July – Last day of school
• Monday 5th September – Children return to school 

 

And finally, 

Have a lovely time together next week and we look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 7th June.

Yours sincerely,  

Mr P Conway (Head Teacher)  / Miss S Brady (Head of school)

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m 

Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 27th May 2022 

Important dates for next term

• Monday 6th June PD day
• Tuesday 7th June Children return to school 
• Wednesday 8th June – PTA meeting 7-8pm (regarding the Summer fayre) – we require significant support to organise this event so your attendance is vital: please do all you can to join us or offer your support.
• Wednesday 15th June – Y3 Class Assembly 9-9:30am 
• Friday 17th June – Y6 visit to Holy Island for the day 
• Friday 24th June – Summer Fayre  
• Monday 27th June – Y4/5 FHC celebration  
• Tuesday 28th June – Sports day (EYFS/KS1 am / KS2 pm) This date has changed due to the Holy Communion celebration 
• Wednesday 29th June-Friday 1st July – Y6 Robinwood residential 
• Transition week – (for all pupils) week beginning 4th July
• Thursday 14th July – Y5/Y6 Production of Oliver @ Trinity 
• Tuesday 19th July – Y6 Leavers Liturgy (am)
• Wednesday 20th July – Last day of term (No Nursery children on this day)

Wednesday Word

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/half-term-holiday-special?pid=MTA101634&v=61.20 

Shout Out

Thank you to our amazing PTA volunteers who made our Jubilee party so special! 

Many thanks, 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway