ST. BEDE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL • JARROW

NEWSLETTER

News, achievements and important information from our St. Bede's family
ISSUE
01
TERM
Autumn
DATE
October 2026
St. Bede's Catholic Primary School
THIS WEEK AT ST. BEDE'S
Learning, growing and doing our best together
FROM MR HURST

A Message from our Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to our latest newsletter from St. Bede's. It is always a pleasure to share the learning, achievements and special moments taking place across our school.

Our children continue to make us incredibly proud through their enthusiasm for learning, the care they show for one another and the many ways they live out our school mission each day.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our children and our school community. We hope you enjoy catching up with everything that has been happening at St. Bede's.

Mr Mark Hurst
Headteacher
FRONT PAGE STORY

This Week's Highlight

Learning at St. Bede's
LIFE AT ST. BEDE'S

Learning, Growing and Achieving Together

At St. Bede's, we want every child to become the very best that they can be, growing in knowledge, confidence and faith.

Use this main feature for the biggest story of the week. Replace the photograph, category, heading and text with a special achievement, school event, visit, celebration or piece of learning.

AROUND ST. BEDE'S

News & Celebrations

Catholic life at St. Bede's
CATHOLIC LIFE

Jesus at the Heart of St. Bede's

Use this area for Celebration of the Word, Mass, prayer, Religious Education, parish links or another special moment from the Catholic life of our school.

Learning together at St. Bede's
CURRICULUM

Bringing Learning to Life

Share brilliant learning from across the curriculum. This could feature science, history, geography, art, music, computing, maths, English or an exciting class project.

Learning at St. Bede's
READING

Developing a Love of Reading

Reading is a key component of our curriculum. Use this story for favourite books, phonics, reading achievements, class texts, library activities or special reading events.

Pupils at St. Bede's
FAITH IN ACTION

Caring and Serving Others

Share charity work, fundraising, community projects and the many ways our children live out our mission by caring for and serving others.

Pupil life at St. Bede's
PUPIL VOICE

Responsible Citizens

Our children are encouraged to understand their community and the wider world and to make a positive difference. Share pupil leadership, School Council or community news here.

Happy and healthy at St. Bede's
HAPPY & HEALTHY

Active at St. Bede's

Celebrate PE, sporting achievements, competitions, clubs, wellbeing activities and the many ways our children learn to lead happy and healthy lives.

Early Explorers at St. Bede's
EARLY EXPLORERS

Our Youngest Learners

Share some of the wonderful learning, play and exploration taking place in our Early Explorers Nursery and Early Years provision.

School life at St. Bede's
CLASS NEWS

A Brilliant Week in Class

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NOTICEBOARD

Quick Updates

ATTENDANCE

Every Day Matters

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SCHOOL CLUBS

What's On?

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UNIFORM

School & PE Kit

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REMINDER

This Week

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OUR MISSION
“Inspired by Jesus to care, to serve, to do our best.”
St. Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Responsible Citizens
Making a positive contribution to our community and wider world.
Purposeful Lives
Growing as creative, confident and successful learners.
Happy & Healthy
Flourishing as confident, curious and resilient young people.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Parent & Carer Reminder

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