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Vocations Welcome from Fr Fretch Ballesteros I was born in the Phillipines in 1989 and was raised by my mother and Father with my brothers and sisters. At the age of 16 I joined the seminary after deciding I wanted to become a priest. Later I travelled to the UK and completed my theological studies at St Mary’s College Oscott. I was ordained a deacon on 29th September 2016 and was ordained a priest at Corpus Christi Church in Stechford. In January 2023 I became the Parish Priest of Holy Family Church in Small Heath and work closely with the two schools in the parish, Holy Family School and St Bernadette’s. As a Vocationist Father, I live in a community and took the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Our Founder was Father Justin Russolillo. On 20th September 1913, Justin was ordained a Priest. While kneeling before the Bishop for the ordination, he vowed to the Lord to found a religious Congregation to cultivate vocations to faith, priesthood and holiness. On 15th May 2022, Pope Francis canonised 10 new saints of the Catholic church during a Mass in St. Peter’s Square including Blessed Justin Russollilo. Sister Maura Halpin A Sister of Mercy When I joined the Sisters of Mercy in London 60 years ago I had no idea what ‘JOB’ I would be doing. I could have been working in the convent or parish, as a nurse or as a teacher because our Foundress, Venerable Catherine McAuley founded our Religious Order to give education, healthcare and support to the poorest families in Dublin in mid-19th Century. It was a shock to leave rural Ireland and find myself in a very busy city. Becoming a teacher was my second Vocation as being a Sister came firs t. I taught in a number of secondary schools throughout my teaching years. I was called away from teaching 30 years ago to do pastoral work within our Religious Order. This ministry took me to some countries that I would otherwise never have visited as some of our Sisters were working abroad. Now that I am ‘retired’ I feel so grateful to God for all the Blessings I have experienced. I have learned so much from saintly Sisters who are no longer with us. They were women of prayer and were totally committed to the people among whom they worked. Teaching colleagues too have inspired me and now I have time to reflect on how much the Church and society owe to all who work in education. Nowadays prayer has a special place in my day. It always was important but when I was busy I was often distracted in my prayer, always planning ahead. Now I value Mass daily and in particular I listen more attentively to the Word of God, to hear what God is saying to me each day, how much He cares for me and all his people. I hope this makes me a more compassionate and attentive Sister of Mercy when I meet people. I meet people in the local Care Homes and those who are housebound when I visit with Holy Communion because these people cannot come to Church. I am privileged to feel welcome when I visit our schools, especially St Bernadette’s & Holy Family where I join them at their Masses. I support them in their joys & sorrows with my prayer and occasionally do home visits if asked by the Head Teacher. Another ministry that is very special to me is support for the bereaved both in giving a listening ear and in helping them plan the funeral Masses and Services for their loved ones. This ministry sometimes reconnects me with former pupils in their time of grieving. Perhaps I could sum up my life as a religious Sister in the words ‘availability’ and ‘prayer’ and I am grateful to all who have supported me in my vocation over the past 60 years. If you would like support I can be contacted on the following email address: mhalpinrsm@hotmail.co.uk

School Meals At St Bernadette's our school meals are provided by Cityserve. They provide a nutritionally balanced meal for our children who have a school meal at lunchtime. The menu provided runs on a 4 weekly rolling cycle and includes healthy and nutritious options each day. If your child has a school meal please complete the menu choices below. Please only complete this once as this information will be used by the cook to order ingredients and produce the correct number of meals Dear Parents/Carers I am writing to introduce myself as the Schools new Catering Supervisor. My name is Sharon Worth and I have twenty four years experience in this role. I am passionate about providing our children with a tasty, healthy school lunch. Almost all of the food we serve is cooked from scratch using fresh locally sourced ingredients. We provide a salad cart with fresh bread daily. I am developing a new menu for 2022 and have lots of ideas for the coming months which include tasting sessions at parent evenings and regular theme days. If you would like to contact me about your child’s dietary needs, or for any queries about school lunches please email me at sharon.worth@birmingham.gov.uk Kind Regards Sharon Worth

Pupil Premium Pupil premium is funding to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in schools in England. Evidence shows that disadvantaged children generally face additional challenges in reaching their potential at school and often do not perform as well as other pupils. DFE Guidance Pupil Premium Policy 2024/25 Pupil Premium Strategies 2024-27

Computing Computing Policy 25/26 Computing Acceptable Use Policy 25/26 Computing Intent, Implement, Impact 25/26 Online Safety Policy 25/26 Knowledge & Skills Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Key Figures Each year, our computing curriculum highlights a key figure in the field of technology, offering students a chance to explore their life, achievements, and contributions to the digital world. Through engaging activities and projects, students learn about the impact these pioneers have had on the development of computing, helping them understand the diverse career paths and opportunities available in this dynamic field. This approach not only inspires curiosity but also fosters an appreciation for the innovative spirit driving the world of technology. (Click on an image below to find out more) Steve Jobs Steve Jobs – Reception Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and a visionary in the field of personal computing. He played a key role in revolutionising technology through the development of iconic products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, which transformed how people interact with computers and digital devices. Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos – Year 1 Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon, a company that revolutionised e-commerce and cloud computing. Through Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bezos played a key role in advancing cloud technology, which has become essential to the modern internet and computing infrastructure. Grace Hopper Grace Hopper – Year 2 Grace Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and U.S. Navy officer who developed one of the first compilers, making programming more accessible. She also contributed to the creation of COBOL, an early programming language that became widely used in business and government applications. Alan Turing Alan Turing – Year 3 Alan Turing was a British mathematician and computer scientist widely regarded as the father of modern computing. He developed the concept of the Turing machine, a foundational model for computation, and played a crucial role in breaking the Enigma code during World War II, significantly advancing both cryptography and computer science. Sir Tim Berners-Lee Sir Tim Berners-Lee – Year 4 Sir Tim Berners-Lee is the inventor of the World Wide Web, a system that revolutionised how information is shared and accessed globally. His creation of the first web browser and the introduction of key web technologies like HTML and HTTP made the internet widely accessible to the public. Annie Easley Annie Easley – Year 5 Annie Easley was a pioneering computer scientist, mathematician, and NASA rocket scientist who contributed to the development of software for spaceflight and alternative energy projects. She also worked on complex code that laid the groundwork for future space missions and helped break barriers for women and minorities in STEM fields. Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace – Year 6 Ada Lovelace was a 19th-century mathematician who is considered the world's first computer programmer. She is best known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine, where she wrote the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.

Gospel Values Pupils at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are growing to be: Grateful for their own gifts, for the gift of other people, and for the blessings of each day; and generous with their gifts, becoming men and women for others. Attentive to their experience and to their vocation; and discerning about the choices they make and the effects of those choices. Compassionate towards others, near and far, especially the less fortunate; and loving by their just actions and forgiving words. Faith-filled in their beliefs and hopeful for the future. Eloquent and truthful in what they say of themselves, the relations between people, and the world. Curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better. Learned, finding God in all things; and wise in the ways they use their learning for the common good. Curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better. Intentional in the way they live and use the resources of the earth, guided by conscience; and prophetic in the example they set to others. Gospel Values: Student Life Eloquent & Truthful Learned & Wise Intentional & Prophetic Curious & Active Generous & Grateful Attentive & Discerning Compassionate & Loving Faith Filled & Hopeful Gospel Values: List The Summons Mission Vocation The Passion Legend Five Types of Prayer Being a Catholic List Values & Virtues Our School Mission Statement School Rules List Item Title Gospel Values: List

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Policies Attendance 2024-25 Accessibility Plan 2023-26 Anti-Bullying 2024-25 Breakfast Club British Values & SMSC Charging & Remissions 2022-23 Collective Worship Complaints 2025-26 Computing Acceptable Use Policy 25-26 Educational Visits 2021-22 Equality & Diversity 2022-23 Suspension & Exclusions 2025-26 Behaviour Policy 2025-26 Food GDPR Data Protection Policy GDPR Privacy Notice Pupils & Their Families Homework Policy 2025-26 Gender Equality 2019-2022 Health & Safety 2023-24 Inclusion 2024-25 Intimate Care Policy 2025-26 Parent Code of Conduct Online Safety Policy 2025-26 RSE Policy Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24-25 SEND 2024-25 Uncollected Children Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions 25-26 Uniform Policy Sept 2025-26 Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2024-25 Pupil Premium Uniform Winter Uniform (September to Easter) Grey straight legged trousers Grey school skirt or pinafore dress Formal white shirt School tie Plain grey/black/white knee or ankle socks Plain grey/black tights Plain black shoes Summer Uniform (Easter to July) as above or Blue gingham dress Grey shorts White polo shirt. PE Clothing Indoor PE Black shorts White round neck Tee shirt Black pumps Outdoor PE Black jogging trousers White round neck tee shirt Grey hooded sweatshirt Black pumps Swimming One piece swimming costume Swimming trunks All school uniform should be clearly labelled. Uniform Policy 23/24

Art Art Progression of Skills Knowledge & Skills Year 1 Autumn Year 2 Autumn Year 3 Autumn Year 4 Autumn Year 5 Autumn Year 6 Autumn Year 1 Spring Year 2 Spring Year 3 Spring Year 4 Spring Year 5 Spring Year 6 Spring Year 1 Summer Year 2 Summer Year 3 Summer Year 4 Summer Year 5 Summer At St Bernadette’s we are encouraged to use our talents and gifts in everything that we do. This same principle is applied to the arts. We understand that children have natural and taught talents and it is important for us to develop, encourage and empower these individual talents. We showcase our achievements through displays, assemblies and show and tell sessions. This year, we will be curating year band exhibitions linked to the topic being studied within that year group. We will then create an exhibition of the children’s work to celebrate it. Topics IMG_4399 IMG_4282 IMG_8806 IMG_4399 1/21

Geography Geography Policy Geography Progression of Skills Knowledge & Skills Year 1 Autumn Year 2 Autumn Year 3 Autumn Year 4 Autumn Year 5 Autumn Year 6 Autumn Year 1 Spring Year 2 Spring Year 3 Spring Year 4 Spring Year 5 Spring Year 6 Spring Year 1 Summer Year 2 Summer Year 3 Summer Year 4 Summer Year 5 Summer

History History Policy History Progression of Skills Knowledge & Skills Year 1 Autumn Year 2 Autumn Year 3 Autumn Year 4 Autumn Year 5 Autumn Year 6 Autumn Year 1 Spring Year 2 Spring Year 3 Spring Year 4 Spring Year 5 Spring Year 6 Spring Year 1 Summer Year 2 Summer Year 3 Summer Year 4 Summer Year 5 Summer

Design & Technology D&T Policy D&T Key Figures D&T Overview D&T Progression of Skills Knowledge & Skills Year 1 Autumn Year 2 Autumn Year 3 Autumn Year 4 Autumn Year 5 Autumn Year 6 Autumn Year 1 Spring Year 2 Spring Year 3 Spring Year 4 Spring Year 5 Spring Year 6 Spring Year 1 Summer Year 2 Summer Year 3 Summer Year 4 Summer Year 5 Summer