St. Bede’s Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jesus is at the heart of life in St. Bede’s School.
Welcome
As Headteacher of St. Bede’s Catholic Primary School, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you.
St. Bede’s is a school with a strong Catholic ethos. This permeates all areas of school life and is at the heart of our philosophy on education.
Our curriculum vision is to ensure that children are happy and healthy, and that they become responsible citizens who have purposeful lives.
Our dedicated and passionate staff team work hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can feel secure and excited about learning.
Our aim is to nurture the uniqueness of every child and respond to their individual strengths and needs, equipping them with the tools for future learning and the confidence to follow their dreams.
In October 2021 we became part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and are able to draw on their resources and expertise to support excellent education for every child.
Mission Statement & Early Explorers Nursery
Our Mission Statement
Jesus is at the heart of life in St. Bede’s School. We pray that he will guide us to be happy, love one another and always do our best.
Early Explorers Nursery
Our nursery offers places for children from 3 years old for 15 hours per week.
From September 2024, we also have limited 30 hour places available.
We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs. Wraparound care may also be available.
Our School Curriculum
Our Nursery and Reception classes form the Early Years Foundation Stage, where there is an emphasis on learning through indoor and outdoor play.
The Seven Areas of Learning in EYFS
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Core Subjects: Key Stages 1 & 2
Our curriculum supports children to learn, grow and develop within a caring Catholic school community.
Religious Education & SEND
Religious Education
In our Catholic school, Religious Education is a core subject and the whole ethos of the school is informed by our religious beliefs.
A Religious Education scheme called Come and See is used alongside other material.
For two weeks each year, children also learn about other faiths, including Judaism and Islam.
The programme for First Holy Communion is parish-based and the school’s teaching complements this.
Special Educational Needs
In accordance with the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs, every care is taken to ensure children with special educational needs are well catered for in school.
Parents are informed of identified needs and of the measures school adopts to support their child.
Admissions
The most recent admissions policy is available from school or can be viewed on the Local Authority website.
Admission to Nursery
The Nursery provides part-time education for up to 26 children in the morning session, which begins at 9.00am and finishes at 12.00pm.
Each child attends five sessions per week. The Nursery is non-denominational and children of all faiths are welcome.
For children who have reached their third birthday, places, if available, will be offered at the beginning of each term.
Admission to Nursery does not give a child an automatic right of admission to the main Primary School.
Admission of Children with Special Educational Needs
Admission would be based on the above policies, taking into account the physical layout of the school.
Behaviour Policy
We encourage a positive, orderly atmosphere both around school and within the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on praise and rewarding pupils for good behaviour, creating an atmosphere in which good behaviour is encouraged.
We aim to develop mutual respect, social responsibility and self-discipline in a caring and Christian community.
School Teams and Merit System
- St. Aidan: Blue
- St. Bede: Green
- St. Cuthbert: Red
- St. Hilda: Yellow
Children are allocated to their team in Reception and remain in that team throughout their time at St. Bede’s. Team Captains are elected each year from Year 6.
Good behaviour is encouraged by awarding merits for good work and good behaviour generally.
Chadwick’s Kitchen
Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides catering services across the Trust.
- Fresh ingredients are used to prepare healthy and nutritionally balanced meals each day
- The majority of menus are homemade by chefs in our kitchens
- Medical diets are accommodated in partnership with parents
- Parents and carers can pay for school meals using ParentPay
- Pupils entitled to free meals can purchase food to the value of the daily allowance
- Packed lunches are permitted, but nuts and nut-based products are not allowed
As part of the Trust’s commitment to sustainability, food miles are regularly reviewed and work continues to reduce food waste.
Our Trust
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
The Trust covers the east part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, with schools in East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Our family of schools work closely together so pupils can flourish, supported by effective transition, close relationships and shared expectations.
Get in touch
St. Bede's Catholic Primary School
Harold Street
Jarrow
NE32 3AJ
Telephone: 0191 489 8218
Email: office@stbedesjarrow.co.uk
Website: www.stbedesjarrow.co.uk
Facebook: @stbedescatholicprimaryjarrow
Jesus is at the heart of life in St. Bede’s School.