Special events and educational visits

The 'BIG' Takeover Day 2026

Following successful applications and interviews, our year 6 children stepped into their roles for the day as St. Bernard's celebrated our first ever 'Takeover Day.' Our acting Headteachers introduced year 5's class assembly and wrote the newsletter alongside other tasks through the day. Lot's of children chose the role of class teacher or teaching assistant, delivering fantastic lessons to classes throughout the school. We also had children working in the office and supporting Mr. Yoxall with jobs around the school. The children really demonstrated their maturity and gained an insight into working within a school. They were all very tired at the end of the day! 

We call it St. Bernard's 'busy school' because we are always trying to enrich the education of our children with different themed days and off-site visits.

And...don't say we don't do anything! Because, check this out! We are St. Busy, Busy, Busy...St. Bernard's school!

Whole‑School St. Bernard's Celebrations & Community Events

• Harvest Festival — assemblies, food‑bank collections, songs and readings.

• Christmas Nativity / Carol Service — EYFS/KS1 performances, choir events, church visits.

• Easter Assembly or Passion Play — reflections, performances, Easter bonnet parade.

• Summer Fair / Christmas Fair — stalls, games, raffles, PTA involvement.

• Sports Day — races, team competitions, family picnic.

• Leavers’ Assembly / Leavers’ Mass — Year 6 celebration, awards, memories.

• International or Cultural Day — food tasting, traditional dress, cultural workshops.

• Book Week / World Book Day — dress‑up, author visits, reading challenges.

Curriculum‑Linked St. Bernard's Events

• STEM Week / Science Week — experiments, visiting scientists, workshops.

• Maths Day / Number Day — problem‑solving challenges, fundraising for NSPCC.

• History Day — themed dress‑up (Victorians, Romans, Egyptians).

• Art Exhibition / Gallery Walk — display of pupils’ artwork for families - 'SKY ARTS'.

• Music Concerts — choir, instrumental performances, class assemblies.

• Geography Field Trips — local area studies, nature walks, map skills.

Pupil Development & Enrichment at St. Bernard's

• Anti‑Bullying Week — odd‑socks day, workshops, assemblies.

• Wellbeing Week / Mental Health Awareness — mindfulness, yoga, kindness challenges.

• Eco‑Day / Earth - Climate Change Day — gardening, recycling projects, litter picks.

• Careers Day — visitors from different professions, aspiration activities.

• School Council Elections — campaigning, voting, leadership development.

Achievement & Recognition at St. Bernard's 

• Golden Awards Assemblies — certificates for effort, attendance, values.

• Annual Talent Show — singing, dancing, comedy, magic acts.

• Reading Challenges / Reader Awards & World Book Day celebrations.

• House Competitions — sports

Faith‑Based Events at St. Bernard's

• Feast Day Celebrations (e.g., St Bernard’s Feast Day).

• First Holy Communion Preparation & Confirmation Mass celebrations.

• Reconciliation Services.

• Class Masses / Whole‑School Masses.

• Stations of the Cross during Lent.

  Community & Parent Engagement

  Open Evenings / Parents’ Evenings.

  'New Reception' Intake Meetings.

  Inspire Workshops - every year group

  Stay‑and‑Play Sessions for EYFS.

  Workshops for Parents (phonics, maths, online safety).

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