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Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 6th May 2022 

Important dates for this half term 

 

• Monday 9th May – Y6 SATs (please ensure all children in promptly this week)
• Friday 13th May DePaul sleepover Y5/Y6 7pm-8am (all Y5/6 invited) 
• Friday 20th May – Bede Retreat Day (Bede House can wear red today)
• Monday 23rd – Friday 27th May –  Y6 Swimming 
• Wednesday 25th May (9am) – Y4 Assembly (2 parents per family invited)
• Friday 27th May – Queen’s Jubilee SVP party (1950’s themed dress up)
• Friday 27th May – Break up for half term
• Monday 6th June PD day
• Tuesday 7th June Children return to school 

DePaul Sleepover

Y5 and Y6 children are invited to join staff on Friday 13th May to take part in a DePaul sleepover. 

Please can we have consents on Arbor by Monday. 

Wednesday Word

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/life?pid=MTA101634&v=58.17 

PTA Jubilee  event

The PTA are organising a jubilee party on Friday 27th May. 

Many thanks to those who have volunteered for the day. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwYrC6iC1S_p8-BiwWk-CqdJZN81CCMaTfuwYbXM65V_4EeA/viewform?usp=sf_link 

The theme for the party is the 1950’s and children can wear 1950s clothes or party clothes to the event. 

RSE

Please find attached a leaflet outlining our RSE Curriculum, as shared last year. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Miss Brady. 

If you wish to access our parent portal for more information these are the log in details:

www.tentenresources.co.uk 

Username: Your Parent Login st-bernadettes-ts7

Password: Your Parent Login ave-procession

Covid19 Advice and Guidance 

Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can go back to school, college or childcare when they no longer have a high temperature, and they are well enough to attend

Shout Out

A special shout out to all of our amazing children at St Bernadette’s. We have had the most amazing 2 weeks back at school and each and every child has been incredibly behaved. Their attitude and hard work has been commendable and they are a credit to your families and our school. Keep it up #teambernadettes. 

Many thanks, 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m 

Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 29th April 2022 

Important dates for this half term 

 

• Monday 2nd May – Bank Holiday
• Wednesday 4th May (9am) – Y1 Class Assembly (2 parents per family invited)
• Wednesday 4th May Y1-Y6 Spelling Bee Competition 
• Friday 6th May- St Bernadette’s Retreat Day (children walking to Church) 
• Friday 13th May DePaul sleepover Y5/Y6 7pm-8am (all Y5/6 invited) 
• Friday 20th May – Bede Retreat Day (Bede House can wear red today)
• Monday 23rd – Friday 27th May –  Y6 Swimming 
• Wednesday 25th May (9am) – Y4 Assembly (2 parents per family invited)
• Friday 27th May – Queen’s Jubilee SVP party (1950’s themed dress up)
• Friday 27th May – Break up for half term
• Monday 6th June PD day
• Tuesday 7th June Children return to school 

Spelling Bee

The children will all take part in a spelling bee competition on Wednesday 4th May, with the opportunity to win a trophy! This event will be differentiated so all children can succeed. 

DePaul Sleepover

Y5 and Y6 children are invited to join staff on Friday 13th May to take part in a DePaul sleepover. 

A separate letter has been sent out to parents with information. Please can we have consents on Arbor asap. 

PTA Jubilee  event

The PTA are organising a jubilee party on Friday 27th May. 

Please use this link to offer your support in volunteering for the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwYrC6iC1S_p8-BiwWk-CqdJZN81CCMaTfuwYbXM65V_4EeA/viewform?usp=sf_link 

The theme for the party is the 1950’s and children can wear 1950s clothes or party clothes to the event. 

St Bernadette’s procession

On Friday 6th May the children will be processing to Church to celebrate St Bernadette. We will be praying the Rosary with Monsignor in the Church car park. 

Step 7 Pathway Trinity Catholic College

Y5 parents are receiving a letter today outlining the pathway for children when accessing Secondary education. Please speak to Miss Brady or Mr Conway if you require further information. 

Y1 Class Assembly

We are delighted to invite 2 adults per family to come and watch our Y1 Assembly at 9am on Wednesday 4th May. 

Covid19 Advice and Guidance 

Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can go back to school, college or childcare when they no longer have a high temperature, and they are well enough to attend

We hope you enjoy a wonderful bank holiday weekend, 

Many thanks, 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m 

Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 25th March 2022 

PTA Easter raffle

Our Easter egg raffle was a huge success last week.  Thank you for the donations of eggs and purchasing of raffle tickets. We raised over £1000 which will be directly used to source further reading resources/ipads. 

Important Changes to School Meals (Y3-6 only)

Previously, we have offered parents the choice of their child having a school meal or a packed lunch (but not a combination of the two).

We have discussed this option with Caterlink and our School Cook Nicola Mason and are pleased to advise that we will now offer this as an option (for a trial period).

Should you wish your child to have a mix between school meals and a packed lunch from home, please email [email protected]  or contact the school office, before Monday 25th April. Please provide your child’s details : name, year group and details the days of the week when school meal or packed lunch are requested. Any changes will commence from 25/04/2022. We will trial this for the next half term and will communicate a decision as to whether we are able to continue before 27/05/2022.

Lunch Menu | St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Important dates for next half term

• Monday 25th April – Children return to school
• Monday 2nd May – Bank Holiday
• Wednesday 4th May (9am) – Y1 Class Assembly
• Friday 6th May- St Bernadette’s Retreat Day
• Friday 20th May – Bede Retreat Day (Red Bede House can wear red today)
• Monday 23rd – Friday 27th May –  Y6 Swimming 
• Wednesday 25th May (9am) – Y4 Assembly 
• Friday 27th May – Queen’s Jubilee SVP party (party/1950’s themed dress up)
• Friday 27th May – break up for half term
• Date TBC – Y6 Holy Island Retreat Day 

Extended Schools Activities 

 

Monday	Drama Group  Cooking Club	3pm – 4pm  3pm – 4pm	Years 5 and 6  Year 3
Tuesday	SATs Booster  MFC Cricket **	3pm – 4pm  3pm – 4pm	Year 6  Years 3 and 4
Wednesday
Thursday	Sports Skills **	3pm – 4pm	Year 1 and 2
Friday	MFC Cricket **	3pm – 4pm	Years 5 and 6

 

** For after school sessions highlighted, a small charge will apply. This is payable via ParentPay.

 The  cost is £10 to attend all sessions this half term (£2 per week). Please could this payment be made (in  total) before Monday 25th April 2022. 

As always, if there is any difficulty in making this payment,  please contact the school office, Mr Conway or Miss Brady.

PE days

Please be aware that PE days after Easter are as follows (there are a few small changes):

• Monday: Reception/Y3/Y4
• Tuesday: Y4/ Y5
• Wednesday: Y2 / Y6
• Thursday: Y1 / Y2
• Friday: Reception / Y1 / Y3 / Y5 / Y6

Statutory testing 

• Monday 9th-Thursday 12th – Y6 SATS week (please ensure all Y6 children are in early this week so they are ready and calm for their tests)
• Year 2 teacher assessments (throughout May) 
• Year 1 Phonics (wb 6th June)
• Year 4 multiplication tests (wb 6th June)

 

Covid Guidance 

Please note new guidance to take effect from after Easter states that if a child has a positive COVID-19 test result, they should stay at home and where possible avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day they took the test. The risk of passing the infection on to others is much lower after 3 days.  If they feel well and do not have a high temperature they should return to school thereafter.

Should anyone need to contact the school in an emergency at any time please could we ask that you email Mr Conway using his new email address ([email protected] ) 

Staffing update (from Mr Conway)

Please be aware that from Monday 25th April, Mr Conway will start a new role as Executive Headteacher of St Bernadette’s and All Saints Primary (Thirsk).  My presence in school will be very similar to what it is now, but I will be based at All Saints on my current Trust days.   The advantages of working closely with other schools in our Trust has so many positive benefits.  Miss Brady will continue in her Head of School role and be supported by Mrs Pennick and all our wonderful staff each day.  Be assured of my absolute continued commitment to our fantastic school.

Happy Easter

We wish you a very happy and Holy Easter break, please find attached a Lenten reflection to share as a family over the break. https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/lent-easter-card?pid=MTA101634&v=57.15

See you all Monday 25th April.

Many thanks, 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway

April 2022 Newsletter

 

Dear Parents, Carers and Children, 

 

Thank you for your encouraging words and support at our recent Parent consultation. We hope you all enjoyed the opportunity to visit school and view the work children are producing each day.  We promise to continue to work hard to ensure your children receive the education they deserve. 

If anyone had to cancel their appointment or couldn’t make it then it is essential you all see teachers for our termly consultation so please contact the school office to rearrange your slot. 

 

Attendance

Thank you for your commitment to your children’s attendance and punctuality across the school this term.  Attendance for March 2022 was 95.8%.  100% attendance in March: w/b 28/02 Reception, w/b 07/03 Y3, w/b 14/03 Nursery, Y6 and Y4. 

Each week we celebrate weekly attendance on our office display. We inform the children of the winning weekly class attendance in our House meetings. 

 

Staffing update

We are delighted to inform you that Miss Rachel Kennington has been recruited to our teaching team.  She has been doing a sterling job as long term supply in Year 4 and will officially start from May!  We know you will join us in wishing her well in her early career – she couldn’t wish for a better school to embark her teaching!

 

Parking

There have been a number of local residents who have complained to school about a small minority of parents parking across their drives and being verbally aggressive.  This is clearly unacceptable!  Please ensure we are all courteous and respectful to our neighbours.  Also avoid parking on the yellow zig zags between 8am-5pm – this is for the safety of your children.  We appreciate it is busy around school at key times – this is the same issue at all schools. 

Please can we encourage you to park a little further from school e.g around the perimeter of the school field (Cookgate/Clevegate).  Please note we have requested the presence of a parking enforcer who will issue on the spot fines for any illegal parking. 

 

Tempest photos

Class photos were taken in school on Monday 21st March.  Once we receive the email link to view and order the photographs, we will send this by email. Photographs may then be ordered and paid for online.

 

Nursery places

Please note we are almost full in respect to 30 hour places for Nursery for September 2022.  Please contact the school office should you wish to enquire further about this and secure your place. 

 

School’s Out

You may have seen the wide variety of activities which children enjoy in our wraparound provision.  Please be aware that we are totally flexible with our wraparound provision and we have availability for more children!  If you are now being asked to work from the office again, you are more than welcome to use our School’s In / Out provision (7.45am-8.30am or/and 3pm-5.30pm – £2 per half hour).  

 

E-safety

We are aware that there are a number of children accessing apps at home such as Whatsapp, Tiktok and Facebook.  This opens up the possibility of children being exposed to inappropriate content, chat or images.  Please monitor children’s use of apps at home and if you require support with placing similar restrictions at home as to what we have in school please contact the school office. Please see a recent news article in relation to such: 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60854885

 

Job vacancy

 

Please contact school if you would be interested in a job in the kitchen. The hours are 11-1pm 5 days a week. We look forward to hearing from any interested parties. 

 

March Events

 

Lent

We have dedicated the time of Lent to Kindness and Peace. We used Mother Teresa’s quote as our inspiration: ‘I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples,’  

On Monday 7th March, all children were asked to decorate a bag colourfully, placing some small items in it, so they can share with classmates and spread love, peace and kindness in our own school community.  For all children who have returned a bag they will receive a ‘random’ bag to take home on Monday 6th April.  If you haven’t already please return your bag (or any bag with some small gifts to exchange).  

The following week, Mrs McGouran, a parent of a child in Y4, led a Mission Together assembly.  Thank you for saving some pennies so that together, we are reaching out to children in vulnerable circumstances and supporting their physical, educational, and spiritual needs.  The final date for bags and mission boxes is Monday 6th April.  

In an age appropriate way we have discussed the war in Ukraine.  The children have created a prayer wall of peace for the people of Ukraine. 

 

First Holy Communion

38 children from Y4/5 have registered their commitment to the St Bernadette’s Parish Sacramental programme over the coming months.  Monsignor Hogan and the parish catechists will lead weekly preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion.  Please keep these children in your prayers.

 

Governor Visits 

We are really lucky to have such supportive Governors who regularly visit school for events, to see classes and assess whole school developments.  In recent weeks we have had:

• Mrs Mary Bilous, our Chair of Governors, visits school weekly 
• Mrs Nick Kane visited EYFS to meet with Miss Brady/Mrs Pennick and visit our setting
• Mr Michael Wren visited school to join us for our ‘Hide from the Head’ drill 
• Mr Jonathon Willett visited school to review PE and Pupil premium spend and he also conducted a website audit 
• There are further Governor visits planned for next term 

 

Health and Safety inspection

We are delighted to once again share news of our STRONG recommendation (the highest recommendation) for our Health and Safety inspection (08.03.22). 

 

World Book Day

We enjoyed a week-long fundraising celebration of books as part of our World Book Day celebrations consisting of a fun run, a dress up day and a book swap!  The total raised was £451.70. This money will be used to purchase further whole class texts and ipads.

Miss Cuff and Mr Bourner have produced a video to demonstrate how our new resources are impacting on the teaching of reading across the whole school (https://youtu.be/Y-hf96Zo0yQ )

 

Red Nose Day

Our Comic relief ‘Superhero’ day was a great success – thank you for your support with costumes and fundraising.  £267.50  was raised!  

 

Year 5 Assembly

Year 5 had their class assembly on Wednesday 9th March, the assembly was all about reading.  Parents, staff and children were enthralled by their love of reading!  

 

Clitherow Day

On Friday 25th March we celebrated the life of Margaret Clitherow in school. House Saint days are beautiful opportunities to gain an understanding and appreciation of our local Saints.  Our next House retreat day is Friday 20th May (Bede).

 

Science week

Miss Lumley has also organised a variety of Science activities for all classes to partake in as part of National Science week in March.  Children also learnt about ‘real’ scientists and the impact they have on our world.  

 

Autism awareness

Thank you for supporting our ‘wear something blue’ day on Wednesday 30th March as part of World Autism week.   Mr Bourner led a whole school assembly on helping the children have an awareness, empathy and understanding of what autism is in an age appropriate manner.  

 

Sport

A group of our Y5/6 children have been tag rugby training this half term on a Friday night. Their attitude and commitment in training on Friday nights has been recognised by their coach.  A selection of Y3/4 children and Y5/6 children participated in our NPCAT tournaments throughout March.  

On Monday 7th March a selection of our Y5/6 boys took part in a fun football festival against St Augustine’s.

Next week we have also organised a netball competition against a small cluster of local schools at our school for Y5/6 children.  

This year we have tried to include all interested children in our variety of events so they can enjoy competitive sporting festivals. 

 

Extended school clubs

Please note all clubs will be refreshed after our Easter break.  Due to this only being a 5 week term, all  after school clubs will start w/b 25th April 2022.  Mrs Smith, our PE lead, will issue information regarding next term’s new clubs via email inthe w/b 4th April.  

 

Future events

 

Easter Egg Raffle

Our annual Easter Egg Raffle, organised by the PTA, will be on Friday 1st April. Thank you so much for your kind donations and purchasing of raffle tickets.   Please could we request a final call for donations of Easter eggs and purchasing of raffle tickets by 12 noon today. 

 

Lenten Liturgy dates

We have already enjoyed the EYFS Lenten liturgy this week.

We look forward to welcoming you to school for our prayerful Lenten reflections over the next week as we all prepare for Easter. 

• Friday 1st April – Y1/2 Lenten liturgy, 9am
• Wed 6th April – Y3-5 Lenten Liturgy, 9am
• Friday 8th April – Y6 Stations Of The Cross, 9am

*Please note that one adult per family may attend the Y3-5 liturgy and 2 adults may attend the Y6 stations. 

Dates for your diaries (further details to follow)

• St Bernadette’s Retreat day – Friday 29th April 
• May Bank Holiday – Monday 2nd May (no children in school)
• Y1 Class assembly – Wednesday 4th May, 9am (2 adults per child)
• Y5/6 DePaul sleepover – Friday 13th May
• Bede’s Retreat day – Friday 20th May
• Y6 Swimming – wb 23rd May (all week)
• Y4 Class assembly – Wednesday 25th May, 9am (2 adults per child)
• PTA Queen’s Jubilee Party – Friday 27th May
• Break up – Friday 27th May, 3pm

 

Statutory tests

All statutory testing will resume this Summer term:

• Year 6 SATs (wb 9th May)
• Year 2 teacher assessments (throughout May) 
• Year 1 Phonics (wb 6th June)
• Year 4 multiplication tests (wb 6th June)

 

And finally,

 

COVID updates

As things stand we are expecting school Covid guidance to change from April however we are awaiting official Government updates.  Once we have received full guidance we will inform you.  

Should anyone need to contact the school in an emergency at any time please could we ask that you email Mr Conway using his school email address ([email protected] )  

 

Easter holidays

Please note we break up for Easter next week: Friday 8th April, 3pm and return to school on Monday 25th April, 8.40am.  On return, children are welcome to wear our summer uniform – grey shorts,  polo shirts (without a tie) / gingham dresses.  

 

Yours sincerely

 

Mr P Conway Miss S Brady

Headteacher Head of school

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m 

Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Friday 25th March 2022 

Important dates for this half term 

❖ EYFS Lenten Liturgy Wednesday 30th March 9am

❖ Y1/Y2 Lenten Liturgy Friday 1st April 9am

❖ Y3/4/5 Lenten Liturgy Wednesday 6th April 9am

❖ Y6 Stations of the cross Friday 8th April 9am

❖ Break up Friday 8th April 

 

Lenten Liturgy 

We are able to welcome 2 adults per family to our Lenten Liturgies for Nursery, Reception, 

Y1 and Y2. 

This weeks Wednesday Word https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/forgiveness?pid=MTA101634&v=56.14 

Easter eggs 

In support of our annual PTA Easter egg raffle please could donations of Easter eggs and raffle tickets be returned to school by March 31st. If anyone requires further raffle tickets or can source additional easter eggs from local businesses, we would be most grateful.

Mission boxes / Kindness bags

Please can all red mission boxes and kindness bags be returned to school by Monday 4th April. All children who return a bag will also receive a random bag of kindness in the last week of term. 

World Autism acceptance week

Next Wednesday we will be raising awareness for #worldautismacceptanceweek. Children are invited to wear something blue for example a sock, nail varnish, hat, glove etc. 

Covid19 Guidance 

A reminder that anyone with COVID systems should still book a PCR test and children testing positive should be off school. 

Many thanks, 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway

 

Twitter: @stbernadettes.m

Facebook: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary

 

Friday 18th March 2022

 

Important dates for this half term

• Tempest photos – Monday 21st March 
• Clitherow retreat day Friday 25th March- Blue Cliterow children may wear blue. 
• EYFS Lenten Liturgy Wednesday 30th March 
• Y1/Y2 Lenten Liturgy Friday 1st April 
• Y3/4/5 Lenten Liturgy Wednesday 6th April 
• Y6 Stations of the cross Friday 8th April 
• Break up Friday 8th April 

This weeks Wednesday Word

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/change?pid=MTA101634&v=55.13 

Tempest photos

Please note that Tempest photography will be in school this Monday (21st March).  We will be taking whole class and group shots.  Please can ALL children wear full school uniform (not PE kits) on Monday.  Any children doing PE can do it in their uniform on Monday.  

Easter eggs

In support of our annual PTA Easter egg raffle please could donations of Easter eggs and raffle tickets be returned to school by March 31st.  If anyone requires further raffle tickets or can source additional easter eggs from local businesses, we would be most grateful.  

Mission boxes / Kindness bags

Please can all red mission boxes and kindness bags  be returned to school by Monday 4th April. All children who return a bag will also receive a random bag of kindness in the last week of term. 

 

Extended school clubs

We are fortunate to have a raft of lunchtime and afterschool clubs each week in school supported by all staff.  Next week, we will once again be offering after school clubs. The details are as follows:

If you wish your child to attend any of the after-school activities, please provide your consent via Arbor.

** For after school sessions highlighted, a small charge will apply. This is payable via ParentPay. The cost is £10 to attend all sessions this half term. Please could this payment be made (in total) before Monday 7th March 2022. As always, if there is any difficulty in making this payment, please contact the school office, Mr Conway or Miss Brady.

Covid19 Guidance 

A reminder that anyone with COVID systems should still book a PCR test and children testing positive should be off school. 

Many thanks, 

 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway

March 2022 Newsletter

 

Dear Parents, carers and children,

 

We hope that you are all looking forward to the half term and have exciting plans with friends and family.  Thank you, as always, for your commitment to children’s attendance and work – we are lucky to have such supportive parents.  We are also grateful to the many parents each week who contact the school to pass on their thanks to our staff for all they do – our staff love St Bernadette’s and give their all to ensure your children are the best they can be each day! 

 

General updates

 

Reading

A lovely way to connect with children is by reading together.  As such, we hope you enjoy engaging in reading the books we send home and the wider offer with Accelerated reading and our new online reading content.  Reading opens the door to so many opportunities. For more information / support please click the following link.    Home reading   

 

EYFS Places

Reception: Our indications are that there are still places available for our Reception September 2022 class so please spread the word and encourage family members/friends to contact Middlesbrough LA or St Bernadette’s directly for visits/further information.  (This applies to children who are due to start primary school reception class in September 2022 and who were born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018).

 

Nursery: If you have a child (or have friends or family with a child) who is due to start nursery either this year or next, and haven’t yet completed an application, please contact the school office asap to guarantee your place.  Remember we also offer a limited number of  30 hour places,  so please contact the school to add your child to this list from September 2022.

 

Staffing update

We are delighted to inform you of 3 new staffing recruits to school.  Kate Williams, Jess Dossor and Faye Lyth (all parents in school) have now joined our wraparound team.  We are sure you will make them welcome in their new roles as you see them.  

 

School’s Out

Please be aware that we are totally flexible with our wraparound provision and we have availability for more children!  If you are now being asked to work from the office again you are more than welcome to use our School’s In / Out provision (7.45am-8.30am or/and 3-5.30pm – £2 per half hour).  

 

Social media 

If you are not already a follower, please follow us via our Facebook page or for Twitter request to follow us @stbernadettesm   We only accept names on Twitter we recognise so please inform your child’s class teacher/school office if you have requested to follow us but we have not accepted you.  

 

Punctuality

Please be reminded that all children are expected in school by 8.40am – this is when the gates close.  Please be reminded of the arrows on the paths to help manage social distancing.  At the end of day, please can families with multiple sibling links collect oldest children first and proceed to younger children’s exit points.

 

Toilets

We have been successful in attaining Trust funding to update our KS2 toilets.  The toilets will be renovated in the coming months. 

 

February Events

 

CAFOD

Thank you so much for your kindness in relation to our 10p CAFOD appeal.  Each week we ask children to bring 10p and all funds go directly to this wonderful cause.  We have been overwhelmed by your generosity.

 

E-safety week

On the w/b 7th February all children across the school explored a variety of age appropriate e-safety themes.   Mr Bourner led a whole school assembly and this was followed up by discussions and activities relating to our whole school theme: “All fun and games: exploring relationships online” addressing issues so that all young people understand what constitutes respectful behaviour online, and know what to do if they encounter hate or bullying directed at them or someone else.   By opening up conversations around online identity, the aim was to help us work towards creating a safer and inclusive internet.  If you would like further information regarding securing your children’s technical devices please contact Mr Bourner or the school office.  

 

Year 2 assembly

It was wonderful to welcome Y2 parents for Year 2’s Valentine assembly today.  They shared their love of God, school, their families and each other in a beautiful manner this morning. Well done Year 2!

 

Governor visits

Our Governors are booking visits to school this term to monitor and discuss school improvement priorities in line with their assigned responsibilities. Paul Benfied last week visited Mr Bourner (Maths); Miss Cuff (English) and Miss |Lumley (Science).   More visits are planned next month.  

 

Sport Updates 

 

Basketball/Netball

We were delighted to send a group of Y5/6 children to both basketball and netball competitions in recent weeks following Friday night training.  This was a first multi school experience for many participants and they displayed excellent attitudes and commitment to competitive action.

 

PE days remain unchanged following half term:

• Reception –  Monday and Friday
• Year 1 – Thursday and Friday
• Year 2 – Tuesday and Thursday
• Year 3 – Thursday and Friday
• Year 4 – Monday and Tuesday
• Year 5 – Tuesday and Friday 
• Year 6 – Monday and Friday

 

Please ensure all children wear PE kits (Rec-Y6).  PE kit consists of: a t-shirt in your child’s house colour, a purple hoodie and plain blue shorts/navy joggers.  We do not permit branded tops/t-shirts/football tops etc so please ensure children come to school in the correct attire on their set days.   Please can we remind you of our Uniform policy in relation to jewellery.  Small studs are permitted in school however they should be taped or removed on PE days.  The only other accessory allowed in school is a sports watch but this must not cause the children to be distracted from the class work.  If you require any PE kit please place your order asap via our school website or order directly from Motiv8  

https://www.motif8.co.uk/schoolwear/primary-schools/st-bernadette-s-primary.html

 

Extended school clubs

Mrs Smith has organised a raft of lunchtime and after school clubs across school after half term for children across the school to engage in.  Please note Drama will be on as normal wb 28th February.  All other after school clubs will start wb 7th March.  Mrs Smith, our PE lead, will issue information regarding next half term’s new clubs via relevant year group emails wb 28th February.   Next half term to cover the cost of additional school staff support cover for sports clubs we will issue a small charge. 

 

Future events

 

Swimming

Year 4 have now completed their 2 week swimming lessons.  Please note Y3 will be attending daily swimming lessons for 2 weeks following half term – wb 28th February and wb 7th March. Please can Y3 children bring a dry towel and swimming costume each day.  Children can wear their PE kits each day for these 2 weeks. 

 

World Book Day

As it is World Book Day’s 25th Anniversary, we are intending to dedicate the entire week to reading-related activities, which we would like all children (N-Y6) to participate fully in. Our week-long activities are intended to raise the profile and enjoyment of reading even further and to raise funds for further reading resources and ipads.

Day	Activity	Equipment need/additional information
Monday 28th February	‘Run for Reading’ fun run.	Children may wear their own sports clothing all day (this doesn’t need to be PE kits).
Tuesday 1st March	Whole School Book Swap	We would like to request that all children bring 1-3 old books (good condition only) to exchange for another.   Please donate books which are suitable to the current age your child is and have previously enjoyed.  All children will get the opportunity to take a new book home to enjoy!
Wednesday 2nd March	Whole School Reading Video	A video will be created showcasing our whole school approach to the teaching of reading.  This will be shared on social media and on our school website so you know how we will use the funds for our Reading week.
Thursday 3rd March	Favourite books!	Children will have the opportunity to discuss their favourite school texts and older children will challenge another class in a book debate.
Friday 4th March	World Book Day Whole School Celebration Assembly  (Dress Up Friday not Thursday!)	All children are invited to dress up as their favourite book character.(PJs/dressing gowns can be worn if you cannot persuade your child to dress up!) We will hold a whole school celebration assembly, giving children the opportunity to read aloud an extract from their favourite book, to celebrate reading for pleasure.

 

Please please please could we kindly ask for a minimum donation of £3 per child / £5 per family for the week’s activities.  A ‘Run for Reading’ link has been set up via Parentpay. We understand this is an additional request but every penny raised will be forwarded directly towards further reading resources / ipads. 

PTA meeting

We will be holding a PTA meeting  in school on Wednesday 2nd March, 7.30pm.  We will discuss future fundraising in the coming terms – if you are free to join us your input would be most appreciated.  We have been overwhelmed by the support of our PTA events since November – make an event of it…feel free to bring snacks and a drink (alcoholic or non alcoholic)! 

 

Y5 class assembly

The Year 5 children will have their class assembly on Wednesday 9th March at 9am.  The 9am performance will be for parents/carers only as the whole school (children) will see class assemblies at an alternative time. Whilst we appreciate COVID restrictions are lifting, it is essential we continue to keep our community as safe as possible.  To safely distance visitors, we can welcome a maximum capacity of 60 adults into the hall this term and therefore we can invite two adults per Y5 family to the assembly (separated families may have 2 tickets per family). Please note, we will also film and place on Google Classroom for any family members who cannot attend.

 

Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day is taking place on Friday 18th March. The theme will be ‘Superheroes’  Children can dress up as their favourite superhero, this could be Captain America, their Mum or  someone who inspires them! Please make any donations directly into ParentPay, all contributions welcome (minimum of £1).

 

Parent Consultations

Our next Parental consultations will be Wednesday 16th March and Thursday 17th March, 3-6pm.  We will facilitate the meetings face to face in school but have the option of a telephone call should anyone prefer.  Both parents are welcome to attend this meeting.  We will distribute letters/booking information following the half term break. 

 

Tempest Photographs

Class and group photographs will be taken by Tempest Photography on Monday 21st March. Photographs will be taken in the School Hall.  We will only be taking photos of school children.  Children will be directed from their classrooms after registration for photographs starting with our Nursery and proceeding  to Year 6.  

Clitherow Day

On Friday 25th March we will celebrate the life of Margaret Clitherow in school.  Children in Clitherow house may wear blue clothing on this day.

Lent

Lent begins on the first week back to school. Lent is an opportunity to renew and refresh ourselves as we await the celebration of the Risen Lord.   We will be marking the start of Lent in school with an Ash Wednesday liturgy.  

This year, as we can once again invite you into school, we will share with you our annual reflective, prayerful Lenten liturgies. We have mixed year group Liturgies so to limit numbers safely in the hall, we will permit one person per family to attend. Please note we will not issue tickets.  The liturgies will also be available via Google Classroom. 

• EYFS Liturgy, Wednesday 30th March, 9am in school hall
• Y1-2 Liturgy, Friday 1st April, 9am in school hall
• Y3-5 Liturgy, Wednesday 6th April, 9am in school hall
• Y6 Stations of the Cross, Friday 8th April, 9am in school hall

 

Easter

For information please note we break up on Friday 8th April for Easter and return Monday 25th April.  All 21/22 & 22/23 term dates can be viewed via our website.  https://stbernadettes.npcat.org.uk/term-dates/

 

Robinwood

Please note that the Year 6 residential is taking place on 29th June – 1st July and next year’s residential for our current Year 5 is taking place 12th October – 14th October.  If you are not already please pay in regular instalments to spread the cost of the trip.  If anyone requires any support with payments please contact Mr Conway or Miss Brady. 

 

And finally,

 

COVID updates

As things stand we are expecting Covid guidance to change when we return however there has been no further updates provided for schools.  Once we have received full guidance we will inform you.  

 

Should anyone need to contact the school in an emergency at any time please could we ask that you email Mr Conway using his school email address ([email protected] )  

 

Have a wonderful half term break!  Stay safe and see you Monday 28th February.

 

Mr.P.Conway Miss S Brady

Head Teacher Head of School 

 

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Friday 14th January 2022

• Y6/Reception Buddies Assembly 

  Unless we are instructed otherwise, we are delighted that there will be a return to class assemblies this term but we will need to be mindful of COVID precautions. The Year 6 and Reception children will have their ‘Buddies assembly’ on Wednesday 19th January at 9am. 

The 9am performance will be for adults only as the whole school (children) will see class assemblies at an alternative time.  To safely distance visitors, we can welcome a maximum capacity of 60 parents into the hall this term and therefore we can only invite one adult per family to the assembly (separated families may have one ticket per family). Please contact our enquiries email ([email protected] ) or see Mrs Simpson at the office from Monday 10th January to collect/request your one free ticket. Like our Christmas performances all visitors must wear masks, sanitise their hands, have a ticket and have no COVID symptoms.  Please note, we will also film and place on Google Classroom for any family members who can not attend. 

Important dates for January/February

• Y6 & Reception Class Assembly Wednesday 19th January. 9am
• Cross Country Y3/4/5/6 all day Wednesday 26th January (selected children) 
• Y4 swimming 1:30pm 7th-18th February (2 weeks)
• Safer internet week 7th-11th February 
• Basketball Tournament Y5/6 Wednesday 9th February (selected children) 
• Netball Tournament Y5/Y6 girls Wednesday 16th February (selected children) 
• Break up Friday 18th February 

*Unfortunately due to unforeseen events/guidance, dates may change.  Please note all calendar dates are updated via our school website and we will keep you informed of any alterations.  

• Please be reminded that children who wear earrings (small studs only) must remove them on sport/PE days.

 

• For the safety of everyone and minimise congestion on playground please ensure you collect your oldest child first and leave the playground promptly – please do not allow children to use playground equipment such as balls, trim trail or EYFS equipment.

 

• Please see attached a letter regarding our bereavement programme, Rainbows. This programme is designed to help any children who have experienced loss or change in their lives. Please contact school if you would be interested in this for your child. 

 

• Please can parents and guardians agree to the user agreements and home school agreements on Arbor if they haven’t done so already. Please speak to the office if you need any support in doing this. 

 

• School clubs this half term provided by our staff and external providers.  Please sign up to after school clubs via Arbor. Enquire at the office for further information.  

 

	Lunchtime	After school 3-4pm
M	Table tennis Year 3 and 4 Prayer group Y6	Drama Group Year 5 and 6
Tu	Recorder Year 4 Robot lego Year 6 Story telling Y1 and 2	Boot Camp/Multiskills Year 3 and 4
W	Football Year 5 and 6 (not every week)
Th	Craft club (Various year groups) Robot lego Year 6 Chess Club Y4	MFC Football/ Multiskills  Year 1 and 2
Fr	Lego club Y4 Cross country trials Year 3-6	MFC Basketball/ Netball Year 5 and 6

 

• COVID 19

 

Please be aware that confirmatory PCR tests following a positive lateral flow device (LFD) test result were temporarily suspended from Tuesday 11 January. This is for asymptomatic people.  This will mean that asymptomatic people who receive a positive LFD test result will be required to self-isolate immediately and will not be required to take a confirmatory PCR test.  All positive lateral flow tests must be recorded on gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result

• The guidance on symptomatic people is unchanged (new continuous cough; high temperature; change of taste / smell): If you have COVID-19 symptoms you should stay at home and self-isolate immediately. You should arrange to have a PCR test as soon as possible. If this PCR test result is positive, you must continue to self-isolate .  On Monday 17th January, the isolation period for people who test positive for Covid will be been cut to “five full days” in England.  People will be able leave isolation from the start of day six after two negative tests  eg Day 5 and morning of Day 6.  Without 2 consecutive days of negative lateral flows, you must continue to self-isolate for 10 days .
• Please be advised that there are a limited number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 within some year groups.  Across the country Covid-19 rates within the school age groups are increasing, please be assured we will continue to do all we can to prevent the spread of infection to keep our children and families safe. We would recommend that where possible children take regular lateral flow tests to limit the spread of infection.  It is the responsibility of Test and Trace to inform you where you/children are close contacts.   Where someone is notified as a close contact, and you don’t have symptoms of COVID, close contacts can continue to attend school/work but are expected to take lateral flow tests for 7 days. 

 

Many thanks, 

 

Miss Brady and Mr Conway