We have been spending time in the first few weeks setting expectations for the year ahead.  The children have started the school year very well.  We have been delighted to spend time in classes looking at how hard children are working in their lesson time and the positive behaviours being displayed.  Teachers work hard to make sure that appropriate strategies and resources are used to help engage and support each child in their learning and it was encouraging to see how responsive children are to the strategies being used.

A huge well done to our new Year R children who have made a fantastic start to their time in Butterfly and Ladybird Classes. It has been lovely to welcome them to St Bede and see them starting their learning journey here with us.

Please remember that our school day, as previously reported to you, begins promptly at 8.50am   Gates will be open for families to drop children off for five minutes prior to this.  Good attendance and punctuality help children settle happily and make best progress at school and we are very keen to promote this message, working with our families to ensure children are able to access all learning and socialisation opportunities on offer.