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A MESSAGE FROM VACCINATION UK - JANUARY 2024

'Vaccination UK have been instructed by NHSE to administer the MMR vaccination to all school aged children who are outstanding one or both doses. The MMR would have been given at the age of 1 year and the second dose at 3 years and 4 months. There has been an outbreak of Measles in the West Midlands which has been on the rise within the last few weeks.

Please check your child's vaccinations with their GP and if your child is outstanding one or both doses of the MMR, please contact their office on 01922 902035 to make an appointment. This will be at an alternative venue and NOT at the School'

YOGA, DANCE, FLIP - FOR KEY STAGE 2 CHILDREN

HAF

The HAF's Winter Programme will be open for bookings in 2 phases for winter, this is to allow all parents to have the opportunity to reserve a place on the programme.

If you haven't already done so, get registered prior to the portal going live to avoid disappointment!!

PORTAL LIVE DATES

27.11.2023 @ 10.00am

30.11.2023 @ 1.00pm

If you need any help, please speak to Mrs Hykin, her working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

DOGS HOME DONATIONS

Thank you to everyone that donated to the dog's home.  The doggies are so lucky to be having some lovely toys and treats.

MACMILLAN COFFEE AFTERNOON

Thank you to everyone that donated cakes and came to our MacMillan Coffee Afternoon on Friday 29th September, we raised a total of £102 which is a great effort.

EasyPeasy App to launch in Walsall

Walsall Family Hubs is launching the EasyPeasy app to families in Walsall.

The EasyPeasy app provides over 70 topics for families to choose from such as; parenting tips, activities, routine, literacy and so much more all personalised for families with children aged 0-5 years.

The app brings together the best ideas, advice, and inspiration from a global community of parents, experts, and your favourite early years brands. Easy Peasy philosophy is evidence-based and simple. Early child development is fuelled by real-world interactions between families. The app is dedicated to improving the Home Learning Environment (HLE) and closing the gap in school readiness among children nationwide.

Families can download the app from the App Store or Google Play: EasyPeasy | Give your child the best start in life (easypeasyapp.com)

Please contact familyhubs@walsall.gov.uk if you require any further information or resources.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2023

Some of our children received their First Holy Communion on Saturday.  Thank you to all the staff, the children that volunteered to sing in the Choir and to the parent/carers/families that turned up to show their support.  It was a truly special day.  An extra special thank you goes to Father Linh who conducted this special service.

HSBC VISIT

The children had lots of fun yesterday with our visit from HSBC who delivered some financial education sessions to help our children prepare for the big, real world. The children's behaviour was impeccable and the lady has given some wonderful feedback on them. Well done children! They put their hands up and really engaged in the activities.

The Activities included:

• A wonderful story time session where the learning came to life with two friends earning some pocket money.

• A woodland work shop in our forest area, leaning about essential needs and good financial habits.

• Smart gaming where children were reminded about internet safety, fraud and budgeting.

• Planning a birthday party - understanding the importance of sticking to a budget.

• Exploring the different cards we use and how we pay for things.

• An interactive visit to Wembley looking at the 'added extras involved in a day out. Let's keep in budget!

HSBC will return in the Autumn term with more exciting sessions and an interactive assembly. We will be given an award for our commitment to providing financial education.

Red, White and Blue Day - Friday 5th May 2023

To celebrate King Charles III's Coronation the children did lots of royal activities throughout the day.  Below is some of the children's amazing work.

"Right Royal Fete" - Friday 5th May 2023

Despite the thunder showers lots of children and parent/carers turned up to our Fete to celebrate King Charles III Coronation.

We had lots of stalls, a football competition, ponies, ice cream, a bouncy castle, and a raffle and tombola to name but a few activities going on.

Our wonderful PTA did such an amazing job organising this event and they have raised over £1000 (monies still being counted).  Thank you ladies, you are superstars!!!

MINI VINNIES LENTEN FUNDRAISER - THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2023

Our Mini Vinnies have been busy making prayer beads and will be selling cakes at their Lenten fundraising event.  Please come and see them at their Mini-Fete on Thursday 30 March 2023 in the Gazebo and give generously.

SCIENCE WEEK - 13 - 17 MARCH 2023

For Science Week, Year 3 made bridges using different folding techniques of paper and the measured different weighted items on top of them to see how strong they were.

YEAR 3 - RAINFOREST CREATIONS

Year 3 made rainforests in School for part of their Geography Module, what AMAZING creations!

WORLD BOOK DAY - 2 MARCH 2023

On World Book Day we were visited by a lovely lady that works at Brownhills Library.  She visited a number of classes to read them a story.  Here she is reading a rabbit story to Year 3.

Walsall Holiday Activity and Food Programme runs from 3 April 2023 - 6 April 2023.

CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK - 6TH - 12TH FEBRUARY 2023

Last week the children took part in activities for Mental Health Week 2023. This year's theme was 'to connect'. We kickstarted the week together, with a whole school assembly. The children were introduced to this year's theme and discussed the importance of being kind to others. Mrs Hykin then led activities with each class and the children enjoyed a variety of tasks including; storytelling, paper chain making, invisible string artwork, bingo and a hula hoop challenge. It was lovely to see the children engage so well and to see them 'connect' with others. 

FOOTBALL COMPETITION AT THE POUNDLAND BESCOT STADIUM - MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2022

A number of children from Year 5/Year 6 were chosen to represent St. Bernadette's at a Football Competition on Monday.  They managed to get to the Final of their group only to get beaten at the final hurdle.  Mr Davies said they played brilliantly in every game and he was proud of each and every one of them!

OPEN DAY - WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2022

We have an Open Day on Wednesday 16 November 2022 from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm and 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm.

We would welcome the opportunity to show our School to as many parents as possible.

If you know of anyone with a child due to start Reception in September 2023, please let them know.

We also have spaces in other year groups and we would welcome any enquiries if parents would like to look around our School.

DESIGN A CARD FOR THE QUEEN COMPETITION

We had a very special Congratulations Assembly this morning.  Wendy Morton, MP for Aldridge-Brownhills was our special guest who came to deliver a prize to Emilia, one of our Year 2 children who has won the Card for the Queen Competition.  Her design has been printed on a card and has been sent to the Queen from the Aldridge-Brownhills Constituency.  Her design was chosen from lots of entries from various Schools across the borough by Lord-Lieutenant John Crabtree OBE and Wendy Morton MP. We are so proud and honoured that a child from our School has won such a lovely competition.  Well done and a huge congratulations! We are so proud of Emilia.  

 Pictured are Wendy Morton MP, Emilia and Emilia's proud mom