With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.

Y5 Bikeability

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Congratulations to our Year 5 cyclists!

Well done to all of our Year 5 pupils who recently completed Bikeability Level 2 training with the Bikeability instructors. This programme helps young cyclists develop the skills and confidence needed to ride safely and responsibly on the road.

During the training, pupils learned how to:

  • Start and stop with greater control
  • Safely pass parked vehicles
  • Understand road signs, signals and markings
  • Navigate junctions, crossroads and roundabouts
  • Share the road with other vehicles

This is a fantastic achievement and an important step towards becoming independent and safe road users. We are very proud of your hard work and focus throughout the sessions. Well done!

District Team Cross Country Champions 2025!

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Wow – What. A. Team!!

Eight teams from St. Bede’s consisting of 41 children became South Tyneside Team Cross Country Champions today!

Firstly, it was wonderful to have so many boys and girls representing our school in a single event. Our children showed incredible energy to support their friends and amazing consistency of high-level performances from Year 3 right through to Year 6.

Our young athletes have shown great dedication to train for the competition and everyone strived for personal best performances on the day. We had 3 individual District Champions, multiple podium finishers and remarkably 5 different year group team champions; ultimately everyone contributed so much to our collective team.

There were many excellent ‘sporty schools’ at the event consisting of over 400 children, so our children should be very proud to be the overall top team on the day.

Personally I was so proud of how everyone relentlessly supported each other and the amazing parental support at Temple Park. When we genuinely support each other, it can take you a long way together.

Year 4’s Visit to The Word

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Year 4 had a lovely time this morning at their termly visit to The Word.  They enjoyed a scavenger hunt to familiarise themselves with the library, then had time to browse and choose a book to take home.

A crocodile visited Nursery!

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Today a crocodile visited nursery and read us a story all about himself. The crocodile even spoke in Spanish! Wow! We learned a lot from the clever crocodile. Look at the fun we had!

Meet Our New House Captains and Vice Captains!

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We are delighted to introduce our newly appointed House Captains and Vice Captains for this term. These pupils have been chosen for their outstanding leadership qualities, positive attitudes, and commitment to making our school a happy and inclusive place for everyone.

Each of our House Captains and Vice Captains will play an important role in:

  • Representing their house in school events and assemblies
  • Supporting younger pupils and being positive role models
  • Encouraging teamwork, kindness, and school spirit

We are incredibly proud of each of these pupils and look forward to seeing them shine in their new roles. Well done to everyone who put themselves forward—you showed great courage and enthusiasm!

Year 5’s visit to The Word

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Year 5 visited The Word last week for our termly library visit. Pupils took part in a scavenger hunt and then spent time choosing new books to loan. It was lovely to hear them chatting to their friends about their favourite series of books and authors.

Family Wellbeing Morning

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We would love to invite you to join us at school for our Family Wellbeing Morning, a special event celebrating the importance of health, happiness, and togetherness.
The morning will be filled with opportunities to explore ways to support the wellbeing of the whole family. We’ll be joined by a guest speaker from Found North East, and there will be a chance to connect with a range of organisations and services from our local area who can offer support and inspiration.
It’s a relaxed and welcoming event, and we’ll have refreshments available for you to enjoy while you chat and discover what’s on offer.
We really hope you can come along and share this time with us. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, and happier community for our children and families.
For any further information or queries please contact Mrs Tutty

Healthy Schools Award 2025

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We are absolutely delighted to announce that our school has been awarded the Healthy Schools Award accreditation!

This fantastic achievement recognises our ongoing commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of our pupils, staff, and wider school community. From nutritious school meals and active playtimes to mental health support and wellbeing initiatives, we’ve worked hard to create an environment where healthy choices are encouraged and celebrated every day.

The accreditation highlights our efforts in key areas such as:

  • Healthy eating and nutrition education
  • Physical activity and active lifestyles
  • Emotional wellbeing and mental health support
  • Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education

We’re incredibly proud of our pupils, staff, and families who have all played a part in making our school a healthier, happier place to learn and grow.

Thank you for your continued support — together, we’re building a brighter, healthier future for our children!

Year 3 – Our Wonderful New Juniors!

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Year 3 have shown a lot of courage and are already adapting to life in the juniors very positively – well done everyone!

St Bede’s Art Gallery

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🎨 Our First St Bede’s Art Gallery!

We’re delighted to invite you to explore our very first St Bede’s Art Gallery, a celebration of creativity, reflection, and faith. Over the past academic year, children from Nursery to Year 5 have taken part in the Spirited Arts competition, exploring the theme “All God’s Creatures.”

Each piece of artwork has been thoughtfully linked to words from Scripture, helping our pupils reflect on the beauty and meaning of God’s creation. From colourful collages to intricate sculptures, the children have poured their hearts into expressing how animals and nature connect to faith, care, and wonder.

🖼️ The gallery is on display for you to enjoy from Monday to Wednesday this week on your way to and from the curriculum meetings. We hope it brings you joy, inspiration, and pride in the incredible work your children have created.

This is our first time hosting an art gallery, and we hope to make it a yearly tradition—not only to showcase our children’s talents, but also to help raise funds for the school.

📖 Before you leave, please take a moment to share your feedback or ideas in the book provided at the door. Your thoughts will help us grow and make future exhibitions even more special.

Thank you for your continued support.

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