Some of the Year 4 children made their First Reconciliation yesterday evening – they were a little nervous initially but came away from their chat with Fr Bill full of smiles. We were all so proud of them!
Year 4 Bikeability
Some children in Year 4 completed their Bikeability Level 1 award – this award aims to develop cycle-handling skills in an off-road, traffic-free environment. The goal for riders is to demonstrate excellent cycle handling skills and includes:
- Preparing for cycling
- Getting on and off your cycle
- Starting, stopping and controlling your cycle
- Stopping quickly and managing hazards
- Using gears
- Looking behind, riding with one hand and signalling
- Sharing space off road with pedestrians and other riders
Well done Year 4!
Pyjama Day
The Mini Vinnies organised a Pyjama Day to raise money for Norah’s North Pole and South Tyneside’s Nightwear Before Christmas appeals (see letter below containing additional information about the appeals).
The day was a huge success, with children and staff donning their PJs and loungewear for the event. It was made even more special with a surprise visitor, watching the EYFS and KS1 Nativity Dress Rehearsal and Christmas lunch.
The children raised £168.00 which was to be divided equally between the 2 appeals. Thank you so much for your generosity!
Mini Vinnies Christmas 2024 Fundraiser Letter
Whole School Celebration of the Word
Year 4 enjoyed sharing their class Celebration of the Word with parents so they decided to share it with their peers in school as well.
Year 4 Fire Safety in the Home
Year 4 welcomed a visitor from the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service yesterday afternoon. Rachel taught the children how to stay safe at home to prevent fires from starting and what to do in the event of a fire occurring.
The children identified potential hazards in the home and how to stay safe.
They were very knowledgeable and came up with some great responses, including;
- Always turn off electrical appliances once you’re finished using them
- Do not leave pans on the hob unattended
- Do not leave food in the oven if you pop out of the house
- Do not keep anything on top of a microwave
- Do not put anything metal into the toaster
- Do not leave tea towels hanging up above the cooker
- Do not leave anything charging on your bed
- Do not leave your phones/technology on charge overnight
- Do not put clothes over an electric heater
- Do not overload plug points or extension cables
The children then learnt about the importance of a correctly functioning smoke alarm in the home and that these should be tested weekly, Rachel suggested ‘Test it Tuesday‘.
If a fire alarm was to be heard, the children were informed of how to raise the alarm and stay safe with this Escape Plan, as well as how to ring 999 and what to say when questioned:
Year 4 Celebration of the Word – The Lost Sheep
In RE, Year 4 have been learning about Reconciliation. Some of the children have been preparing for their First Reconciliation. The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates the fact that we are loved and forgiven by God and that when we say sorry to one another and experience forgiveness we are experiencing God’s forgiveness.
We all know that God loves us and is always ready to forgive us, no matter what. His love for us is unconditional. The children wanted to share this unconditional love and friendship with their families and friends in our ‘Lost Sheep’ Celebration of the Word.
Year 4 library visit to The Word
Year 4 enjoyed a lovely morning at The Word, completing a Harry Potter themed quiz and choosing some new books to read at home.
Children in Need Fundraiser
The Children in Need Fundraiser was a huge success! The Mini Vinnies and School Councillors sold Pudsey pin badges, pens and wristbands. They also sold raffle tickets which entered the children into a raffle for a Giant Pudsey bear and 2 smaller Pudseys (as runner-up prizes) as well as a yummy cake to share with their friends in class today.
Due to the generosity of our amazing St Bede’s families, we had enough cakes for all of the children to enjoy another cake on Children in Need Day on Friday.
The kindness of you all has been phenomenal! Thanks to your fantastic generosity we raised £250.00 for Children in Need.
Key to Life Food Bank
The Mini Vinnies and the children of St Bede’s wanted to help people in the local community by supporting the Key to Life Foodbank (an operation providing emergency food and support to people in crisis across South Tyneside) with their Halloween Appeal – Donate If You Dare – to Scare Hunger way!
The families of St Bede’s have been extremely generous in their donations. Here are the Mini Vinnies with the food collected.
A huge thank you to everyone for your kindness!
Odd Socks Day in Year 4
Here are our Year 4 children supporting Anti Bullying Week wearing their odd socks!
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