St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Brownhills.

Our first School Nursing Workshop was held yesterday and was a huge success. We have had lots of positive feedback on the useful information given and our next workshop "Understanding Child Emotion" is booked for Monday 5th February 2024 at 1.30 pm. We hope to see as many of our parent/carers there as we can. Refreshments will be provided.

There are only 45 tickets available for KS2 children, so if your child is interested, please contact the School Office.

We have a number of vacancies available at our School. We are looking for 2 x Lunchtime Supervisors and an Out of School Manager. If you, or anyone that you know are interested in applying, please go to our Website for more details.

I hope you’re well and a happy new year to you!

Just as a reminder, Walsall College’s first Open Day of the year takes place this Saturday from 10am – 2pm!

It’s a great chance to come down and find out what courses are still taking place this academic year, as well as looking ahead to September!

Our Wisemore Campus, Digital Engineering Skills Centre and our newly refurbished Green Lane Campus will all be open on the day where you can check out our facilities and chat to tutors about the options available to you!

Our Open Day is open to both adult learners (aged 19+) and for school leavers (age 14 – 18) and for adult learners, it could be a great chance for you to:

• Up-skill or learn a new hobby
• Redo your maths or English qualifications
• Gain new digital skills
• Try our Distance Learning courses which can be done at home
around your own schedule
• Do an Apprenticeship
• Find out what university level courses we have
• Add a new skill or qualification to your CV
• Discover what non-accredited leisure and hobby activities we
run at our campuses and in the community

There’s also our Career and Guidance team available on the day to chat to if you’re unsure what you’d like to do, or how to get into your desired area.

Free parking is available on the day at our Wisemore Campus or Green Lane Campus. Parking will be slightly limited at our Green Lane Campus.

Take a look at what courses and support is available from Walsall College via our website here.

Our Open Day is free to attend and people can simply walk in on the day, or if you’d like to register your details beforehand you can do so via the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walsall-college-january-open-day-2024-tickets-719702247797?aff=Community

Thanks,
________________________________________
Michael Williams
Community Development Officer
Tel 01922 651142 Mobile: 07920084770
[email protected]

This is the QR code for the petition.

Below is a petition that has been lodged with Walsall Council by one of our parents regarding the state of the car park opposite School. There is a link below and a QR code for people to sign this petition and hopefully get Walsall Council to fix the car park once and for all.

https://cmispublic.walsall.gov.uk/cmis/ePetitions/CreateSignePetition/tabid/137/ID/80/Fix-Narrow-Lane-Car-Park-Opposite-St-Bernadette-s-Catholic-Primary-School.aspx

Walsall Council are pleased to inform you that they will be hosting drop-in sessions at various locations throughout Walsall to assist parents and carers in completing their online primary 2024 applications.

Any parents and carers, of Nursery age children, have the opportunity to join their Admissions Team at the following locations where they will be able to provide guidance and support with submitting Reception applications.

They have the following sessions available;

Location: Blakenall Village Centre
Date: Wednesday, 6th December 2023
Time: 12:30pm until 4 pm
Address: 79 Thames Rd, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 1LZ

Location: Lichfield Street Hub
Date: Tuesday, 12th December 2023
Time: 9am until 4pm
Address: Lichfield St, Walsall, WS1 1TR

Location: Willenhall Library
Date: Friday, 15th December 2023
Time: : 9:30am until 12:30pm
Address: 1 Walsall St, Willenhall, WV13 2EX

Location: Darlaston Library
Date: Friday, 15th December 2023
Time: : 1pm until 4pm
Address: 1 King St, Darlaston, Wednesbury WS10 8DE

We have a new section on our Website under Key Information called School Nursing Information. On there we will advertise the dates when the School Nursing Team will be in School delivering Parent Workshops. There are also lots of really useful flyers on a variety of different subjects which are really informative.

Come along to our Christmas Market on Friday between 3.15 pm and 5.15 pm. Lots of stalls, to get your Christmas presents from, a bottle tombola, raffle to name but a few things going on.

School open tomorrow as normal but we will be using portable heaters as we have workmen repairing an issue
We are safe to open

The PTA ladies will be on the playground tomorrow morning and home-time selling raffle tickets for the Christmas Fayre raffle. There are some wonderful prizes and tickets cost 50p per strip.

The HAF's Winter Programme will be open for bookings in 2 phases for winter, this is to allow all parents to have the opportunity to reserve a place on the programme.

If you haven't already done so, get registered prior to the portal going live to avoid disappointment!!

PORTAL LIVE DATES

27.11.2023 @ 10.00am
30.11.2023 @ 1.00pm

If you need any help, please speak to Mrs Hykin, her working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

If anyone has any bottles that can be donated to the PTA's Bottle Stall please hand them to the PTA ladies who will be on the playground on Wednesday morning in the Gazebo or alternatively to the School Office.

Entries can either be handed in at our Christmas Market, to the Class Teacher or the School Office.

Walsall Council presents Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night at Walsall Arboretum on Saturday 4 November 2023 and King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich on Sunday 5 November 2023.

Both events will feature a traditional bonfire, firework display and funfair. They will take place from 5pm to 7.30pm. Adults tickets cost £8.50, children's tickets cost £6.50, and family tickets cost £24. Under three’s cost £1.

The fireworks display will be accompanied by music, which will be synchronized with the fireworks going off. There will also be a funfair at both sites, with stalls selling food.

Limited parking will be available at the Walsall Arboretum event at a cost of £5. Blue Badge holder parking will be available at both Walsall Arboretum and King George V Playing Fields. Spaces are also available on a first come, first serve basis.

To book your tickets visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/healthyspaces

Walsall Bonfires FAQs

Where are the bonfires being held this year?

We are holding two bonfires this year:

Walsall Arboretum (pedestrians WS1 2QB, cars - WS1 2DD) on
Saturday 4th November

King George V Playing Fields (main WS3 3NS, WS3 2JS, WS3 2JU) on Sunday 5th November.

What time does the event start?

Gates open at 5pm
Bonfire is lit at 6.30pm
Fireworks will start at 7.00pm

What if I just want to visit the fairground and not the fireworks/bonfire?

The sites will be open to the public after the fireworks have ended at 8.30pm for visitors to the fair.

How much are tickets to the event?

Adult - £8.50
Child- £6.50
Family* (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) -£24.00
Under 3- £1

Please note that all people using family tickets must arrive with their party

Do you offer concessionary tickets?

We do not offer concessions for this event.

Are you charging for under 3’s?

Yes. To ensure we can control the numbers on site we are now charging for under 3’s so that we know exactly how many people are on site.

Is general car parking available?

There is limited car parking available at the Walsall Arboretum event only, but we encourage people to walk or use public transport where possible.

Arboretum car parking costs £5 per car (cash only) and will operate on a first come, first served basis. Entry is via The Crescent car park, WS1 2DD.

Please be aware there can be delays when everyone leaves the site.
Is disabled car parking available?

There is limited free parking available at Walsall Arboretum (WS1 2DD) and King George V (WS3 3NS) for blue badge holders, please note that the blue badge MUST be displayed and spaces are on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee spaces.

Healthy Spaces event tickets from TicketSource Buy tickets for Healthy Spaces 's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

School Disco for all of St. Bernadette's children, Wednesday 8th November at 3.15pm. Tickets on sale now.

Thank you for all of your donations to the dog's home. Lucky doggies!

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School Admissions Consultations;

1. Significant change to determined admissions arrangements 2023-2024

2. Significant change to determined admissions arrangements 2024-2025

3. Admissions arrangements for entry 2025-2026

1. Significant change to determined admissions arrangements 2023-2024
Determination Year – 2022-2023
Offer Year – 2023-2024

The Board of Directors for St John Bosco Catholic Academy as the admissions authority for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 6HX, propose to reduce pupil numbers in the current reception class (determined admissions arrangements for 23-24) from 30 to 15.

This consultation will run from 3 October 2023 to 31 October 2023.

2. Significant change to determined admissions arrangements 2024-2025
Determination Year – 2023-2024
Offer Year – 2024-2025

The Board of Directors for St John Bosco Catholic Academy as the admissions authority for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 6HX, propose to reduce PAN for entry 2024-2025 from 30 to 15.

This consultation will run from 3 October 2023 to 31 October 2023

3. Admissions arrangements for entry 2025-2026
Determination Year – 2024-2025
Offer Year – 2025-2026

The Board of Directors for St John Bosco Catholic Academy as the admissions authority for St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 6HX, propose to reduce PAN for entry 2025-2026 from 30 to 15.
This consultation will run from 3 October 2023 to 14 November 2023

Rationale

Pupil numbers at St Bernadette's have steadily declined over a number of years resulting in only half the PAN being allocated each year since 2019.

Despite a comprehensive marketing campaign, only 13 pupils entered into Reception in September 2023. Mixed classes were put in place.

Investigation with Walsall Local Authority place planning has found that the reason for the decline is due to less primary age pupils living in the immediate area. To continue with a PAN of 30 is not financially sustainable, and to continue the current year with vacancies on roll Is a risk to the viability of the mixed class should a mid-year admission or fair access request be made.

A copy of the determined admissions policies for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 can be accessed on the school website https://www.stbernadette.walsall.sch.uk/

Proposed admissions policy for 2025-2026 can be provided on request. Please contact Amanda Moore, [email protected].

If you wish to comment on the proposed admissions arrangements for 2025-2026, please contact Amanda Moore, [email protected].

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Thank you to everyone that donated cakes and came to our Macmillan Coffee Afternoon, we raised a total of £102, which is a great effort.

Cara would also like you to read her September Newsletter, she has been a busy lady!