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Dear Parents,

This week the whole school continued to celebrate and enjoy Black History Month, culminating today in the children participating in a captivating African Dance Workshop, led by a talented professional dancer. Our children immersed themselves in the rich culture and vibrant rhythms of Africa. They learnt set dance moves and experienced the uplifting power of African music first-hand.

This wonderful workshop provided an opportunity to appreciate the diversity and heritage of African cultures, whilst also nurturing their creativity and self-expression. We believe it is crucial to educate our children about the significant contributions of black individuals throughout history, and events like this dance workshop allow them to do just that. 

Black History Month Design & Technology

To celebrate Black History Month KS2 have been making African masks in DT this week. They learnt about other cultures and the different masks they use in their traditional ceremonies and celebrations.

Early Years 2 - Senses

Early Years 2 have been unleashing the power of their senses, diving head-first into a week of thrilling challenges. From taste tests that tickled their tongues to blindfolded adventures that put their hearing and touch to the test, these little learners have been on a sensory exploration like no other. Who knew identifying different smells or matching sounds to the correct objects could be so much fun? 

Through these captivating activities, our talented EY2 children have not only learnt about their senses, but also discovered how these senses help them make sense of the world around them. It's sensory science in action!

Prep - Kindness Wall

The incredible children in Prep have been up to something truly special this week. They have created a "Kindness Wall" in preparation for Buddy and well-being week. Our Year 1 superstars have been brainstorming amazing ideas to spread love, kindness, and positivity all around our school. From lending a helping hand to brightening someone's day with a smile, these thoughtful young minds have come up with countless ways to make the world a better place.

Lower Trans Geography

This week, our Lower Trans children absolutely nailed their compass game, facing the thrilling challenge of "Miss Kirk Says..." With their compasses in hand, our young explorers confidently identified directions and locations, showcasing their impeccable map-reading skills.  

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This week Remove were delighted to have a visit from Wayne Dixon from Christian Connections. He is an incredible inspiration and a true role model. He shared his personal journey with our Year 6 children and took them on a captivating ride through his school experiences, his upbringing, and his teenage years. What truly left the children in awe was when Wayne spoke about his calling to follow God and how it has shaped his life and made him the person he is today. His words were powerful and deeply moving, leaving a lasting impact. He emphasised the importance of education, resilience in the face of challenges, whilst always staying true to oneself.

Gardening Club

We hope you have been enjoying the spectacular autumn colours that have taken over our beautiful school grounds. Our talented green-thumbed gardeners have been buzzing with activity this week, as they completed a remarkable transformation of our Peace Garden in preparation for the winter season. With a little bit of love and care, the garden is now ready to embrace the peaceful charms of winter.

They have restored the statue of St Francis, which is now standing proudly amidst our picturesque pebble garden.  The statue embodies the spirit of nature and mindfulness. We're immensely proud of our Gardening Club members for their dedication and artistic eye in positioning the statue so perfectly. Our team also worked tirelessly to clear the garden beds, making sure every plant is tucked up for their cosy winter's rest. They've expertly pruned, weeded, and prepared the soil for a vibrant spring comeback. Alan Titchmarsh watch out!

Upper Trans Liturgy

During our Liturgy on Wednesday, Upper Trans shared an important message from Pope Francis, explaining how we should all be doing our part to care for our common home. Year 5 reflected on how we can all be better stewards of the planet and that by all of us taking small actions we will make a big difference!

Trans EK Assembly

This week we had a thought-provoking assembly with Trans EK, where we explored the marvellous world of books and the incredible impact they have on our lives. Trans EK reminded us how reading helps fuel our imagination, expand our vocabulary, and nurtures our spirituality.

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads, lives only one.” (George RR Martin)

SATIPS Handwriting Competition 

We are so proud to share the results of this year's SATIPS Handwriting competition.

St Bernard's were the overall competition runners up winning the 2^nd Place School Award. This prestigious award recognises the exemplary standard of handwriting at St Bernard's Prep and all children who took part in the competition should feel extremely proud - congratulations!

We are now even more determined to regain our winning title next year!

Well done to the following category winners:

Aarvi Ramani - 1^st Place - Age 5 Category

Ira Khandekar - 1^st Place - Age 8 Category

Dhaani Aggarwal - 2^nd Place - Age 9 Category

Achievements

Congratulations to Adi (Yr1) for winning the skill of the month this week from his football club.

Pranay (Yr3) was awarded his green laces for MVP in a rugby match at Slough Rugby club this week. The coach has been very pleased with Pranay’s commitment, hard work and performance and said "Pranay demonstrated all the qualities of TREADS" (Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship).

Shrey and Younis (Y4) both competed in the 1.5km Nuclear mud race on 23rd September, they both also competed in the 1.5km Spartan obstacle race, on the 8th October. Well done boys!

Shrey (Yr4) also successfully completed his level 4 grade in swimming and is now splashing his way towards his level 5.

FOPS (Friends Of Prep School)

Calling all parents! Come and join us for our exciting FOPS Coffee Afternoon and discover more about the amazing work we do with our school community. 

This event is the perfect opportunity to build friendships and meet other parents, who are just as passionate about their child's education as you are!

During the afternoon, you'll have the chance to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while engaging in stimulating conversations. Learn about the exciting projects the FOPS team are currently championing within our school. Share your own new ideas and suggestions to help shape the future of our school community and discover fun and creative ways to get involved and make a difference.

Sport News

Hockey

Last Friday, St Bernard's U10 Hockey team travelled to Gayhurst for a highly anticipated rematch against their recent opponents, who beat them 5-2. The team showed tremendous improvement and played an excellent game, putting up a great fight against Gayhurst. Despite their best efforts, they lost the game 7-6 after Gayhurst scored a last-second goal. The girls played their hearts out, and Christina deserves a special mention for scoring five of the team's six goals. It was an outstanding performance from the entire team.

Last Tuesday, St Bernard's brought both their A and B teams to compete in a hockey match against Dair House. The A team demonstrated exceptional skill, keeping their opponents trapped in their own half for much of the game. In the end, St Bernard's A’s came out victorious with a score of 3-1, delivering an outstanding performance overall.

The B team also played remarkably well, exhibiting excellent teamwork and making some fantastic tackles. However, despite their valiant efforts, St Bernard's B team narrowly lost the game 2-1. Kudos to all the players, especially Hargun and Eliana, who were both recognised as their respective teams' MVPs!

St Bernard's U11's played their fixture against Dair House on Wednesday. It was a great day for both teams as St Bernard's A and B emerged victorious with a remarkable goal margin. The players put on a tremendous display of passion and perseverance throughout the games. Congratulations to all players, and a special shoutout to Manpreet and Meena, who were nominated players of the match for their respective teams!

Rugby

Under 9 Rugby vs Dair House

On Tuesday our Under 9 Rugby teams welcomed Dair House school for our third fixture of the season. Two very exciting matches were played with all 4 teams scoring some fabulous tries. Our Under 9A team narrowly lost 11-12 to their opponents, whilst our B team won their match 12-11.  Well done to all the players and a special well done to both Shrey and Reyaansh who received the MVP “Green Laces” awards for their individual teams.

Under 11 Rugby vs Dair House

On Wednesday our Under 11 Rugby Teams travelled to Farnham Royal to play against Dair House School. Both of our teams played wonderfully and produced some very exciting rugby, which resulted in plenty of fantastic tries being scored. Both of our sides won their matches with the A’s winning 8-6 and the B’s winning 12-5. This was an outstanding performance from all the players. Congratulations  to both teams and a special well done to Beant and Anas who received the MVP “Green Laces” awards for their teams.