St Bernard's Pre-School

04/09/2026

28/08/2026

Does your child have a special dietary requirement? Have you notified your child’s school about it?

Special diet applications should be completed when the diet is:
◾ medically prescribed eg food allergies
◾ religious or cultural reasons
◾ vegetarian or vegan

Parents/guardians/caregivers have a crucial role in providing these details to their child’s school. All special diets must be notified to the school using our Guidance for the provision of Special Diets in schools form. This form should be submitted when your child joins a school and/or starts taking school meals, or when your child is diagnosed with a medical condition or allergy/intolerance requiring an adjustment to their diet or how the food is served.

📩 Download the form: https://ow.ly/sxXt50ZFcNG

Upon receipt of the completed form for medically required diets, your school will contact you and facilitate a meeting with you, the school and the school’s catering manager. The arrangements for provision of your child’s meals will be discussed and agreed ahead of the special diet being provided.

If you haven’t previously submitted a completed application, and your child needs a special diet, you need to apply now.

🔗 More information about the process is available on our website: https://ow.ly/peYN50ZFcNH

28/08/2026

ℙ𝕦𝕞𝕡𝕜𝕚𝕟 𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝟛𝟙𝕤𝕥 𝕆𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 🎃

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

🌟 1:1 PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT – ST. BERNARD’S PRE-SCHOOL 🌟
St. Bernard’s Pre-School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated 1:1 Pre-School Assistant to join our friendly team.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young children and committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential.
The Role
The successful candidate will work on a 1:1 basis with a child within our pre-school setting, supporting their individual needs and enabling them to participate fully in all aspects of the pre-school day.
Working closely with the child, parents/carers and the wider staff team, the successful applicant will:
• Provide warm, responsive and nurturing support to the child.
• Encourage participation in play-based learning and daily activities.
• Support the child's communication, social, emotional and physical development.
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience.
• Adapt activities and the environment to support the child's individual needs.
• Encourage positive relationships and inclusion within the wider group.
• Support routines, transitions, personal care and self-help skills where required.
• Observe and respond appropriately to the child's interests, strengths and development.
• Work collaboratively with the pre-school team and relevant professionals.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
❤️ Caring, patient and compassionate
🌈 Inclusive and respectful of individual differences
🎨 Enthusiastic about play-based learning
🤝 A positive team player with excellent communication skills
🌱 Committed to supporting children's development and well-being
⭐ Able to build positive and trusting relationships with children and families
🔐 Committed to safeguarding and maintaining professional standards
Previous experience of working with children with additional needs would be desirable, along with relevant qualifications or experience in an early years, childcare, education or support role.
What We Offer
At St. Bernard’s Pre-School, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where staff are valued as an important part of our pre-school community.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and dedicated team within a welcoming, child-centred and inclusive setting.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to a young child's pre-school experience and believe you have the skills, commitment and warmth we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to: [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 @ 5pm
St. Bernard’s Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including an AccessNI check, in accordance with our safeguarding procedures.
St. Bernard’s Pre-School – nurturing confident, curious and capable learners. 🌟

25/08/2026

🌟 WELCOME BACK TO ST. BERNARD’S PRE-SCHOOL! 🌟
We are so excited to welcome all our children and families back to St. Bernard’s! 💛🐝
Our team can’t wait to see all those smiling faces, hear the laughter and begin another wonderful year of learning, exploring and playing together. 🌈
We are especially looking forward to getting to know each child individually — discovering their interests, celebrating their unique personalities and supporting them as they grow in confidence, independence and curiosity. 🥰
Here’s to a year filled with friendships, fun, discovery and lots of happy memories! 📚✨
Welcome back, everyone — we’re delighted to have you with us! 💛

23/08/2026

🌟 St Bernard’s Pre-School – Induction Morning 🌟
We are looking forward to welcoming our new children and families to our Induction Morning on Monday 24th August, from 9.00am–10.15am. 💛
This is a lovely opportunity to:
📋 Drop off any outstanding paperwork
👋 Meet our friendly team
🏡 Explore our pre-school environment
🎨 Discover some of the spaces and activities your child will enjoy
💬 Ask any questions and help your child become familiar with their new surroundings
We can’t wait to meet you and help make the start of your child’s pre-school journey a happy and positive experience. 🌈
We look forward to seeing you on Monday! 💛

21/08/2026

Parenting a child with additional needs?

The Let's Explore Behaviour Parent Guide provides practical tips and support to help you better understand your child's behaviour.

To download, scan the QR code or visithttps://cypsp.hscni.net/download/443/lets-explore-behaviour/47769/naog-lets-explore-behaviour.pdf

13/08/2026

Is your child starting pre-school or primary school this September? 🎒

There are lots of simple ways you can help your child feel ready and confident for starting school.

💬 Talk together about what their new school or setting might be like before they start. This can help ease worries and build excitement.

📖 Why not visit your local library and let your child choose a book that interests them? Sharing stories together helps children feel content, secure and confident, while also supporting important language and communication skills.

Remember, you don't have to read every word! Looking at the pictures, talking about the story and asking questions are all great ways to enjoy books together.

👉 For more ideas and support, visit: https://ow.ly/501I50ZuG4F and
https://ow.ly/SoUt50ZuG4B

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