Our Patron Saint was born January 7, 1844 and baptized Marie Bernarde Soubirous. The oldest of six children, born to devout but poor parents, she was known by the pet name Bernadette. Bernadette was a sensitive, sickly child, plagued by chronic asthma. She was a notably good girl with a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin. On February 11, 1858, Bernadette, her sister and her sister’s friend went to gather wood on the bank of the Gave river in the French Pyrennes. To reach the gathering site, the three girls had to cross a small millstream. While the two younger girls went on ahead, Bernadette stopped to remove her shoes and stockings. Just then she heard a rustling sound which caused her to look up toward a small cave. There, in the opening of this little grotto, she saw “a girl in white, no taller than I, who greeted me with a light bow of the head.” The vision was very beautiful, clad in white with a blue girdle, whilst a long rosary hung over the arm. She seemed to invite the child to pray, and when Bernadette took her rosary from her pocket and began to say it, the vision also took her rosary into her hand and passed the beads through her fingers, although the lips did not move. When the five decades were finished, the vision smiled and disappeared. This was the first of 18 visions of the Blessed Virgin given to this humble peasant girl. The last one took place July 16th of the same year. The story of Lourdes is well known. Millions of people have visited this remote spot where Our Blessed Mother appeared to Bernadette almost one hundred and fifty years ago. Bernadette remained a shy, sensitive child of God, shunning the attention of the world that the apparitions afforded. She delivered the message of Our Blessed Mother only to the proper authorities of the Church and left the outcome to God. Finally, in 1866, at the age of 22, she filled one of her heart’s desires when she was accepted into the convent of the Sisters of Notre-Dame de Nevers. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Her work at Lourdes was done. The shrine to the Mother of God that Mary had requested was being visited by ever increasing numbers. Mary’s message of prayer and penance had been delivered to the world. God had blessed the work with miracles. Gladly, Bernadette faded from the picture. She likened herself to Our Lady’s Broom: “Our Lady used me, they have put me back in my corner,” was her way of expressing it. But her work for souls was not done. Our Blessed Mother had asked for penance at Lourdes. While many were cured of their afflictions in the waters at Lourdes, the heavy cross of illness still lay on Bernadette’s shoulders and she suffered this penance throughout her life. On April 16th 1879, in her 36th year, she died peacefully in the arms of her sisters in religion at the convent of Nevers. Her life of suffering was over. In 1933, just 54 years after her death, Pope Pius XI added the name of this humble peasant girl to the canon of the Saints. For all time in the official records of the Church, she will be known as Saint Marie Bernarda, but in the hearts and on the lips of faithful she will always be St. Bernadette, little Bernard. May Bernadette, our glorious patroness, remember us, and with her prayers intercede for us at the throne of God, and may she direct toward us the mercy and kindness of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus who, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Lady Lourdes_edited_edited Feast Day: 11th February The Patron Saint of Lourdes, Bodily Ills, Sick People, Asthmatics, and Protection from Diseases. St. Bernadette Feast Day: 16th April The Patron Saint of Illness, People Ridiculed for their Piety, Poverty, Shepherds, Shepherdesses, and Lourdes, France. St P_edited_edited Feast Day: 17th March The Patron Saint of Ireland and Nigeria. St. George Feast day: 23rd April The Patron Saint of England St. Joseph Feast Day: 19th March The Patron Saint of Fathers, the Catholic Church, Unborn Children, Happy Death, Carpenters, Pilgrims, and Immigrants (to name a few). St. Catherine of Siena Feast Day: 29th April The Patron Saint of Italy. St. Peter Feast day: 29th June The Patron Saint of Popes, Rome, and many cities that bear his name, such as St. Petersburg and Saint-Pierre. As a Former Fisherman, he is the Patron Saint of Netmakers, Shipbuilders, and Fishermen, and because he holds the “Keys of Heaven,” he is also the Patron Saint of Locksmiths. St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day: 4th October The Patron Saint of Animals, Merchants, and Ecology. St. Margaret Clitherow Feast Day: 26th March The Patron Saint of Businesswomen, Converts, Martyrs, Catholic Women's League, and Latin Mass Society. St. Nicholas Feast Day: 6th December The Patron Saint of Children, Coopers, Sailors, Fishermen, Merchants, Broadcasters, the Falsely Accused, Repentant Thieves and Brewers. St. Anthony of Padua Feast Day: 13th June The Patron Saint of Lost Things. St. John Paul II Feast Day: 22nd October The Patron Saint of World Youth Day. St. David Feast Day: 1st March The Patron Saint of Wales, Vegetarians and poets. St. Jude Feast Day: 28th October The Patron Saint of Lost Causes and Hopeless Situations. St. Valentine Feast Day: 14th February The Patron Saint of Marriage. St. Oscar Romero Feast day: 24th March The Patron Saint of Persecuted Christians. St. Thérèse of Lisieux Feast day: 1st October The Patron Saints of Missions and Florists. 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Catholic Life & Mission Our Parish Sacraments Saints Prayer & Liturgy Gospel Virtues Catholic Social Teaching Our Mission At St. Bernadette's Catholic School you will find us caring, hardworking and co-operative. We follow the ways of Jesus using our talents and gifts to make our school special. We show respect to all and welcome you. Our Behaviour Expectations & Values Our Catholic ethos promotes positive relationships based on respect; pupils are helped to make moral choices about their behaviour and their contribution to the school community. Our behaviour expectations are based on Christian values. We expect children to be polite, co-operative and considerate of others. Staff are committed to creating a school environment where these qualities are seen to be important and are positively encouraged and reflected in their own conduct. Classroom behaviour is based on simple expectations and values that the children can understand and have confidence in and which relate to all aspects of school life. Below are the 8 positive behaviour statements that are displayed around the school and prominently in classrooms.

Gospel Values Pupils at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are growing to be: Grateful for their own gifts, for the gift of other people, and for the blessings of each day; and generous with their gifts, becoming men and women for others. Attentive to their experience and to their vocation; and discerning about the choices they make and the effects of those choices. Compassionate towards others, near and far, especially the less fortunate; and loving by their just actions and forgiving words. Faith-filled in their beliefs and hopeful for the future. Eloquent and truthful in what they say of themselves, the relations between people, and the world. Curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better. Learned, finding God in all things; and wise in the ways they use their learning for the common good. Curious about everything; and active in their engagement with the world, changing what they can for the better. Intentional in the way they live and use the resources of the earth, guided by conscience; and prophetic in the example they set to others. Eloquent & Truthful Intentional & Prophetic Generous & Grateful Compassionate & Loving Learned & Wise Curious & Active Attentive & Discerning Faith FIlled & Hopeful Catholic Life & Mission Our Parish Sacraments Saints Prayer & Liturgy Gospel Virtues Catholic Social Teaching

SEND & Inclusion Policies Including Local Offer Identification & Support Parent Partnership Graduated Approach Interventions Masking The Hub FAQ Inclusion Contact Us At St Bernadette's Catholic School, we believe that working in partnership with families is fundamental to achieving the best outcomes for every child, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers know their children best. By working together, sharing knowledge and maintaining open, honest communication, we can develop a shared understanding of each child's strengths, interests and needs. This enables us to provide the right support at the right time, helping every child to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are committed to listening to the views of children and their families and ensuring that parent voice plays an important role in shaping and developing our SEND provision. We value feedback and regularly use it to inform improvements across our school. Parent Coffee Mornings We hold regular Parent Coffee Mornings, providing an opportunity for parents and carers to meet with the SEND team, external professionals and other families in an informal and welcoming environment. Each session is supported by one of our external agencies and is themed around the needs of our pupils and the topics that parents have told us they would like to know more about. Previous sessions have included communication and language, neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing, sensory needs and understanding the graduated approach. These sessions provide opportunities to: learn practical strategies to support your child at home; hear from specialist professionals; ask questions in a relaxed environment; meet other families and share experiences; and help shape future SEND provision at St Bernadette's. Recommended Parent Resources We understand that receiving new information about your child's needs can sometimes feel overwhelming. Access to high-quality, trusted information can make a real difference. We recommend the Neurodiversity Booklet produced by the Birmingham Parent Carer Forum. It provides practical advice, information and guidance for families of neurodivergent children and young people. The Birmingham Parent Carer Forum works to ensure that the voices of parent carers influence local SEND services and improve outcomes for children and young people. You can access the resource here: Birmingham Parent Carer Forum Resources What Our Families Say We are incredibly proud of the relationships we build with our families. Some recent feedback from parents includes: "Great attention and response whenever required. The overall willingness, care and commitment shown by the school and teachers has been very significant to my child's wellbeing and sense of belonging." "For the first time, I don't feel like it's a battle. Every one of my child's needs has been taken seriously and I feel that I am being heard. The school has helped to ensure he has the support he needs, such as sensory breaks. Any questions we have are answered, staff are approachable and always do their best to help. The workshops for parents have also been invaluable, giving us the opportunity to have our voices heard and learn how we can support our children both at home and at school." "The SEND team has helped my child so much. Since they became involved, so many positive changes have been put in place. I can't thank the school enough for all the help and support we have received." "I am very happy with the support I have received regarding my child. The SEND team understands and listens to all of our struggles and has helped both my child and our family enormously. Thank you for your continued support." "I feel listened to whenever I have concerns regarding my child and their potential SEND needs." "The school has helped a lot by making changes for my child in school and offering support whenever he is having a difficult time." Share Your Feedback Your feedback helps us to celebrate what is working well and continually improve our SEND provision. If you have positive feedback, a SEND success story or suggestions about how we can further improve our provision, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the Microsoft Form using the QR code below.

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SEND & Inclusion Policies Including Local Offer Identification & Support Parent Partnership Graduated Approach Interventions Masking The Hub FAQ Inclusion Contact Us The Hub is St Bernadette's specialist provision for a small number of pupils with the most complex communication and interaction needs. It provides a highly structured, nurturing and communication-rich environment where children receive personalised support to develop the skills they need to communicate, learn, regulate their emotions and participate in school life. The Hub is led by our Specialist SEND Teacher, Miss Corkery and benefits from a high adult-to-pupil ratio. Every child follows an individualised programme based on their strengths and identified areas of need. Teaching and support focus on developing communication and language, emotional regulation, social interaction, sensory processing and independence. Our provision has been developed in collaboration with specialist professionals, including the Communication and Autism Team (CAT), Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and Educational Psychology services. The environment is designed as a Total Communication setting, incorporating strategies such as Makaton, Widgit symbols, visual supports and personalised communication systems to ensure every child can access learning and express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them. Admission to The Hub The Hub is a specialist provision with a limited number of places. Admission is carefully considered by the school, in partnership with families and relevant professionals, to ensure that the provision is able to meet a child's individual needs. Typically, children considered for a Hub place will: have completed the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); have significant communication and interaction needs and be currently pre-verbal or minimally verbal; have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition, or be undergoing assessment; have received extensive support through the school's graduated approach alongside specialist advice from external agencies. As places are limited, there may be times when The Hub operates a waiting list. Pathways Through The Hub The Hub is intended to provide targeted, specialist support that enables children to make the best possible progress. Outcomes are reviewed regularly through close collaboration between families, school staff and external professionals. For some children, this intensive support enables them to successfully transition into mainstream classes with appropriate ongoing provision by Year 3. For others, continued specialist provision may be identified as the most appropriate long-term placement, and the school will work closely with families and the Local Authority to support this process. Our priority is always to ensure that every child receives the right provision to meet their individual needs and help them flourish.