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Dear Parents

I feel truly blessed to have shared a wonderful and busy year.  Our ISI inspection confirmed what an excellent school we are, on all fronts.  Our commitment to our children's wellbeing, through elocution, Lamda, workshops, productions, Summer Fete and prize giving.  This highlights we are school that never stops. Everything we do is focused on the best interests of the children, so that they are given every opportunity to fly.

Summer Fete

After several years of waiting, due to unforeseen circumstances, the planned Summer Fete 2023 went ahead after school on Friday 30^th July,  AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!  A great time was had by one and all from inflatable obstacle courses to succulent samosas, beefy beef burgers, cheeky chicken wraps, lucky dip, toy stall, cake stall and a soaked Mr C.  There was truly something for everyone and a special thank you once again to our wonderful team of FOPs who made it all happen. The whole event was successful to the tune of £2,225.  Hurrah!

Elocution

As promised,  the elocution results are as follows:-

Avni Khosa -  Winner – Lower School

Vyona Parashar – runner up – Lower School

Rhia Saini – Winner – Upper School

Mrs Nockles, our Chief Elocution Judge, addressed the school, giving excellent pointers and positive comments in order for the children to improve if they could. (Some of the children would struggle to improve as Mrs Nockles expressed just how fabulous the standard of elocution is at St Bernard’s Prep).

Prize Giving

On Thursday evening, Prep school welcomed the Year 6 parents to our prestigious annual prize giving awards ceremony.   Come 6.30, all the tables were set, the stage was hoovered, the cups had been polished, speeches tweaked, harmonies practised and parents and Year 6 children were all suited and booted!  The scene was set for what was to be a remarkable evening of excellence.  Every child was recognised individually for their success coming through the school – skills, talents and efforts, when they came forward onto the stage to collect their prize or their cup in front of a packed hall to raucous applause.

Chess Competition

It was decided that the Annual Chess Competition this year would not be a straightforward knock out but a round robin where 11 competitors would all play each other.  The winning player would be the player that had accumulated the most points.  During Friday's assembly, the results were announced with each child being presented with a bar of chocolate.  The more points the children achieved, the bigger the chocolate!  How fitting, as the presentation took place on World Chocolate Day on the 7^th July 2023.

The results are 

Sixth place was awarded to Saacha in Trans (Year 4).

Fifth to Arbaaz in Upper Trans (Year 5)

Fourth to Aydin in Trans (Year 4)

Third to Zane in Upper Trans (Year 5)

Second to Arjun B in Trans (Year 5)

and the huge bar of chocolate went to Beant in Upper Trans (Year 5).

It should be mentioned that between second and third place only one point separated them!

Lamda Results

I am delighted to share with you that we received our Lamda Results and they are Excellent!  Every single St Bernard's child achieved a distinction! (80-100 marks out of 100), what an accolade!

Well done to each and every single one of the children that took part!

Design & Technology Remove (Year 6)

This term Year 6 have created a leavers clock. They made mood boards of their favourite school memories. The children then drew their designs on a clock face.

Design & Technology Lower Trans (Year 3)

This term the Year 3 children have been designing and creating 3D picture frames. The children had to measure pieces of wood accurately and then cut the wood with the saw. They then created their picture frame by joining the pieces of wood together and adding their card designs.

Achievements

Meva (Early Years 1) won the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award of the month in football at the weekend. Well done Meva!

Mahaayana  (Remove)  won the WLTC Junior Tennis Tournament on the 8th July.  Mahaayana was excited to see Mrs Nockles there to witness his win!

Arjen (Upper Prep G) achieved his first grading in Karate - self defence, achieving his green and white belt.

Darissa (Upper Prep) also achieved an award in Karate.

Mela (Lower Trans K) was awarded ‘Cub of the Month’ for her contributions and kindness within cubs

Joshua  (Lower Trans) has passed his grade 3 piano exam.

Year 1 

The children in Year 1 have been learning about the daring and brave adventure of Grace Darling. The children created a storyboard to help them retell the story. The children made a lighthouse with a working light.

Year 4

Our talented children have been getting creative, putting their own spin on William Morris' intricate patterns and nature-inspired motifs. From blooming flowers to intricate foliage, their wallpaper designs are a feast for the eyes. 

Headteacher's Challenge

This year at school, we have thought a lot about the British Values of democracy, tolerance, respect, liberty and the rule of law. For our Headteacher's challenge this summer, we would like the children to design a coat of arms to represent the British values. It should be as eye-catching as possible, it may include all the British values on their coat of arms or focus on just one of the values.   Mrs Young is looking forward to seeing all the shields in September.

Charitable contributions 

Thank you for your generosity over the year, please find below the summary of your contributions:-

Busy Buttons - £25.00

Bumblebee - £71.34

Rainforest Trust - £159.00

WWF - £76.20

Macmillan - £19.59

Alexander Devine - £79.48

Shelter - £143.40

Children's Society - £193.00

CAFOD - £2,101.00

NSPCC - £371.14

Bornfree Orangutans - £217.73

Thames Hospice - £299.05

A fantastic total of £3,755.93