St Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Message from the

Co-headteachers

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are now at the end of the first half term of 2024. Spring is nearly upon us with brighter and longer days to come. The children and staff have worked extremely hard this year making invaluable progress. Parents and carers will have the opportunity to talk to the teachers about this at the next parents evening after returning to school. Please ensure you book your time for parents evening if you haven't done so already.

Ash Wednesday mass

This week the whole school attended mass at Our Lady of Walsingham for Ash Wednesday. It was lovely to also receive an email from a parishioner after the mass stating 'Can you pass onto St Bernadette's on how amazing all the children were today at mass. So lovely to see all the hands go up when Fr Kevin asked questions and so well behaved during mass. I miss those days when both my boys were at St Bernadettes.' As always the children behaved with true reverence and participated fully in the service. Please see below the fundraiser we are participating over Lent for CAFOD.

Cultural day

Thank you to all those parents and family members who attended our cultural day last week. The children and staff had great fun preparing for this day, cooking up some wonderful recipies and performing some entrtaining dance routines. It is so important that we encourage the children to learn and have respect for all and what a wonderful way this was to encourage that.

Academisation

So far, all plans are going well with regards to St Bernadette school joining ASCAT. The date for conversion has been set for 1st April. We will continue to keep you updated on the progress being made towards this date.

Future dates for your diary

Monday 26th Feb - Children return to school

Monday 4th March - Year 1 school trip to Hudnall park

Thursday 7th March - World Book day (Please see separate letter for details)

Week beg Monday 18th March - Parent consultation meetings

Wednesday 20th March - Year 4 Science museum trip

Wednesday 27th - Year 3 perform at the Alban arena

Wednesday 27th - 9.30am Stations of the cross for parents & KS2

Thursday 28th March - School closes at 1.30pm

Kind regards

Mrs Lavelle-Murphy & Mrs Reilly

This week we have walked 3km! Please donate at: schools.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/st-bernadette-the-big-lent-walk-2024

Attendance Matters

For most pupils, the best place to be during term-time in is school, surrounded by the support of their friends and teachers. This is important not just for your child’s learning, but also for their overall wellbeing, wider development and their mental health. As a parent, it can be difficult to know when to send your child into school if they are feeling unwell or a mildly anxious, but finding solutions is a team effort between schools, parents and children, and there is support and information available to help you make the best decision for your child. For more information to support you as parents and carers, please click on the following link: Attendance

London Colney Hall Grand Opening!

On Sunday 10th March the church will be welcoming Bishop Paul McAleenan to celebrate 11.30am Mass at London Colney and officially open and bless the brand new Richeldis Hall! All are invited to join the congregation for refreshments after Mass.