Pupils

At St Bernards Primary School, the School Council plays a vital role in shaping the school community and ensuring student voices are heard. Comprised of elected representatives from each class, the School Council meets monthly to discuss important matters that affect the school environment.These young leaders are actively involved in making significant decisions, such as planning events such as assemblies and improving school facilities. Furthermore, the School Council organises various competit

In St Bernards Primary School, we have a dedicated and committed Eco team. The job of our Eco Team is to try to make our school as sustainable as possible. That means we try to look after the world around us and make sure that we dont damage it. The children meet regularly to decide on what else we can do to make our school more sustainable. On a weekly basis, the children have roles and responsibilities to carry out across the school and do this to a very high standard. We have received our Gre

Our Digital Leaders are fantastic ambassadors for our school, showcasing their dedication and tech-savvy skills daily. Each morning, they diligently set up iPads in classrooms, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth start to the day. Their enthusiasm and expertise shone brightly during Coding Week, a highlight of our school calendar that wouldnt be as successful without their invaluable assistance. We are incredibly proud of our Digital Leaders and the positive impact they have on our school

Our P2 children had a great day visiting Pizza Express. They got to make their own pizzas and bring them back to school for a tasty lunch.

During Numeracy Week, our pupils really enjoyed partaking in fun, engaging, outdoor, and challenging activities. From school scavenger hunts to visits from a real Mathemagician, pupils worked together to solve puzzles, complete math-themed scavenger hunts, and experience the magic of numbers through interactive performances. The outdoor activities and hands-on challenges not only sharpened their numeracy skills but also sparked curiosity and excitement about mathematics. The week fostered a posi

Congratulations to Our October Award Winners! Were thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students this month! Certificates were presented to our well-deserved winners for the Worker of the Month, Special Teacher Award and the Bernards Goal Award for Respect.Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! We are so proud of your achievements and cant wait to see what November brings!

Our talented Primary 6 and Primary 7 musicians had a fantastic time at the Waterfront, attending an Ulster Orchestra concert titled Our Wonderful World. They enjoyed beautiful music from composers around the globe and learned important lessons about our planet and how we can take care of it.

Visit the link to watch our P4-P7 Christmas Carol Service.https://youtu.be/FrW1uBTKRGU?si=BE8sN9is_ofgx1-_

Mrs. Clements, the WAU Coordinator, has been working tirelessly behind the scenes throughout Term 1 to bring our new Forest School to life. Her efforts in securing funding, organising, and setting up the outdoor learning space have been invaluable. Mrs. Clements collaborated with Brian Poots from Forest Schools Northern Ireland (FSNI) to clear the land, prune trees and shrubbery, and create a sustainable and engaging outdoor classroom. Together, they designed a living wall and an outdoor learnin

Today the Year 5 children had a wonderful visit from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) where they talked to us about how sight loss impacts peoples lives and also how there are many amazing resources to help these people in their daily lives.The children also learned about the importance of guide dogs, braille and eye health.

MAROON MAGIC!ST. BERNARDS REIGN SUPREME AT THE SPORTS SKILLS ACADEMY TOURNAMENT! 🏆🔥On a day when dreams were dared and history was written, the boys in maroon stood tall, unyielding, unshaken.Champions.The journey began with an emphatic statementa6-0demolition of the All Stars, a display of precision, power, and panache. But the road to glory was never destined to be simple. Greenisland came next, a new challenge, a fresh test. It was tight, it was tense, but St. Bernards found a way.Victory.T

🌟World Book Day Fun at St Bernards!🌟Today, our school was buzzing with excitement as children dressed up as their favorite book characters for World Book Day! From Matilda to Harry Potter, the creativity was endless. The fun didnt stop therethe children participated in engaging World Book Day tasks, and even some of our staff joined in the fun. We spotted a few Wheres Wally characters hiding around the school too! 📚✨#WorldBookDay #ReadingIsFun #BookCharacters #SchoolSpirit

Well done to our hurlers today. They have made great progress this year and a special thanks must go to one of our parents and St Endas GAA coach Niall Cormican who has been taking the boys and girls every Tuesday after school.

This week we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by wearing our most colorful and creative odd socks! 🎉 It was a fun way to remind ourselves that we are all unique and special in our own way. Together, we embrace our differences and celebrate the beauty of inclusion! 💙💛

🍀🎶 What an incredible St. Patricks Day celebration at St Bernards.🎤🎻Our talented pupils and staff truly shone as part of the orchestra and choir, filling the hall with beautiful music and heartwarming voices. 🎶👏 The children had a blast singing, dancing, and sharing their love for Irish culture! 💚🇮🇪 From traditional Irish dancing to lively tunes, it was a day to remember!A huge thank you to everyone who made this celebration so special. The teamwork and enthusiasm of our pupils and staf

Congratulations to the girls Gaelic team who won their championship semi-final yesterday, 7:1 to 1:1. After a close first half, the girls played amazingly in the second half to push ahead and get the win. Thanks to St Colemans Lambeg for a great game of football. We wish the girls the best of luck in the final next week.

St Bernards School Council had an exciting week with a visit to Stormont. The students toured the historic building where they learned about how laws are made and the roles of the people who work there. Eager to learn, the Council members came prepared with lots of questions. The pupils had a brilliant time role playing and taking part in their own debate in the Assembly Chamber. Enthusiastic and respectful, the Council were exemplary ambassadors for St Bernards.