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Friday, 10 March 2017
Principal’s Update
NoticeBoard
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope you have had a good week. There are certainly some signs of spring
- the field is eagerly awaiting its first cut! #This will be done, weather permitting, after Easter. The long jump pit is going in this week so, with the
snagging of sports hall coming to an end, we are nearing the end of that
project and looking forward to getting the full use of the flatter, better
drained field, new cricket strip and amazing sports hall.
Things never stay still and we are pushing forward with improvements to
school all the time (using money which can be spent on specific building
projects only). The next project we are looking at is being able to convert
the old, outside, changing rooms (which was previously a potting shed)
into a cafe and serving area, so pupils can have break time and lunchtime
snacks and food served to them. We are also looking at using this space as
a teaching resource, to allow small groups to work in there and have the
facility to prepare food, if required. I think it will be great for afternoon
teas in the summer and cool drinks on sports day, just imagine!
I have had figures from county yet again which show that St Bede’s pupils
are the top progressing pupils from KS2 to KS4 in Worcestershire (That’s
SATs in Year 6 through to GCSE in Year 11). Not only that, they are also
the second highest achieving in the new attainment 8 measure in
Worcestershire. This indicates the strong and balanced curriculum pupils
receive here at St Bede’s, in tandem with the excellent work of our feeder
schools (predominately St Augustine’s).
As we enter the second week of lent, we are thinking about the preparation of the Stations of the Cross that we have not have had in school before. Mrs Downes will working with pupils in preparation for this. I’m
looking forward to seeing pupils have the opportunity to reflect deeply at
Christs passion.
Our Year 8 football team has
made it through
to the National
Finals, details to
follow next
week…..
Year 8 Skern Lodge Residential
Visit
We are hosting an information
evening for parents on Wednesday 15 March 2017, from 6.30 –
7.30 pm. Pupils have been issued
with a double sided medical
form which they will ask parents/carers to complete before
returning them to school.
Mr L Roberts
Principal
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Attendance
Year 5
Year 6
97.04%
96.62%
Year 7
Year 8
95.66%
96.38%
Whole School Attendance 96.44%
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Years 7/8 Confirmandi—Important Information
A Reminder regarding the planned Sacramental Programme
Attendance at the planned Sacramental Preparation sessions at St Bede's School on Monday evenings are not a
voluntary commitment or an optional extra. We understand that there will be times of genuine unavailability
due to illness, family circumstances and bereavement but wish to stress that attendance is mandatory.
Each session for both the Parishes of OLMC and ST Peter's Bromsgrove are for PUPILS ONLY. Parents are NOT
required to attend or stay for the duration of the session.
By presenting themselves for the recent Enrolment Masses this means that each young person who wishes to
make their Confirmation this year are now fully committed to the programme and MUST ATTEND all available
sessions provided.
Punctuality is key also. Can all Confirmandi who attend these sessions please arrive promptly at 6pm. The timings are such that the programme can be successfully delivered and run from 6-7pm. It is important that these
timings be adhered to as there is much to cover in each session.
Failure to attend more than one session may result in individuals being taken off the programme. Catch up sessions are being organised at a later date for genuine cases such as bereavement, illness and unforeseen family circumstances but not for lack of commitment with no apparent reason being given.
Confirmation Deadline Reminders
The Confirmation Mass preference Letter has been sent via email and is also available on the school website (please
do check and download if this applies)
The deadline for the proforma from this letter to be returned to Miss Downes in school is Friday, 7 April 2017.
The planned Confirmation retreat letter has also been sent via email and is also available on the school website
(please do check and download if this applies)
The deadline for the proforma and payment for the Retreat contribution to be returned to the School Finance Office
is Monday, 20 March 2017.
All completed yellow Sponsor Cards are to be returned to Miss Downes in school by Friday, 7 April.
Please note these deadlines and adhere to them as closely as possible. These deadlines will not be extended further.
Many thanks
Miss S Downes
‘Drop in’ Club for Confirmandi
From Tuesday, 7 March 2017 Miss Howard-Biggs will be running a ‘drop in’ style club for those who are being Confirmed this year who are struggling with inspiration in choosing a saint’s name for their confirmation name.
This club will run every Tuesday until Easter and is completely voluntary – it is an opportunity to come to Room 8 and
research Saints to help with choosing a name.
12:15-12:45 and come along as often as you like!
Please see Miss Howard-Biggs for any more information.
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Year 7 and 8 Rugby
Mixed fortunes from the Years 7 and 8 rugby teams so far this term.
Last week saw the Year 8 team knocked out of the County plate
competition in the semi-final against Hanley Castle. Hanley Castle
were only up by one try at half time and we were well and truly in
the game. However, Hanley Castle used the experience they had
gained from their season to run away with the game in the second
half. This was the Year 8’s first game of the season and they showed
passages of fantastic rugby, with a lot of potential to grow into a
brilliant team! We look to the league now to gain more match experience.
The Year 7’s stormed into the first game of the season with a win
against Alvechurch. Bede’s showed the potential of the damage we
can do when we can get the ball wide into space, with some brilliant trys through the backs. Alvechurch were very worthy opposition, with the score line being at 2 trys each with 5 minutes to go.
But showing brilliant ball retention, we managed to score the winning try and close out the game strongly. We have now topped the
group and will face the second place from group 2 in the semi-final
of the district competition.
Daniel Zdanka, Harley-Ray Cook, George Skelton, Harvey Jackson,
Lewis Simmons, Finley Heath, Owen Alekna, James Rowand,
George Rowand, Harry Rowand, Reece Vervoot, Michael Coleman,
Leo Zaballero, Harry Monaghan, Jacob Buckley, Stan Amos, Sam
Knebel, Tom Sanders, Archie Brady, Gabriel Kubon, James Wynne,
Corey Dorgan, Hadeeq Malik, Tyree Warburton, Reece, Matthew
Brown, Lewis Simmons, Mikey Richards, Jakub Mierzejewski, Regan Salisbury and Justin Jai.
UKMT Maths Challenge
On Tuesday, 2 of our year 8 pupils, Sam Summers and Briana
Daison, teamed up with 2 pupils in Year 9 from St. Augustine’s,
Ellie Sabin and Will Henson, to enter the UKMT Team Challenge regional finals.
During this event they took part in solving a range of difficult
mathematical questions in a variety of ways, including a rather
energetic relay at the end. The team of pupils represented the
academy with an heir of professionalism and were able to finish
the competition at 13th out of 26, a very respectable top half position.
Very well done.
UNIFORM
Please ensure that ALL uniform/
PE kit/lunch boxes/water bottles
are clearly named so that they
can be returned to your child if
they are mislaid.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
It is parents’ responsibility to keep
school updated about any new/
changes in pupil’s medical conditions,. If you need a Care Plan or Permission to Administer Medication in
School letter, please contact Mrs Simmons in reception.
Pupils are expected to have plain
water in a clear bottle for their
drink. Anything else will be confiscated and either tipped out so
that they can use their own bottle
for water or confiscated until the
end of the day.
We are looking for gardening donations
such as soil/compost, seeds, bulbs, canes,
gloves, small trowels, large plant pots and
bird/bee houses to enable us to use the
Green House and gardening area at the
back of the Art room.
We are hoping that it will not only brighten up the area but also attract insects and
enable the children to get outside when
the weather is nice.
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World Book Day
KS2 Story Relay:
Once upon a time, there was a large, beautiful McDonalds and it
turned babies in to purple, sparkly unicorns. Then when they pooped
out rainbows, they flew into the air and exploded like an ice cream
bomb. Sometimes, they didn’t explode and they flew so high that
they went into space and they met the wonderful, fabulous Tim
Peake. If you ever get to meet Tim Peake, he will give you three
amazing wishes! Every time you use a wish, 25 unicorns die so use
them carefully!
One day, a hero would raise up and his name was Will Smith! He
loved unicorns and had a huge belief that they can make the world a
better place. Will Smith also had a much darker side which the world
did not yet know…
Will Smith was plotting to fill the sky with candy floss so that Tim
Peake could no longer escape to space. Tim Peake found a flying potato and he flew rapidly into the sky where he ate all of the delicious
candy which angered Will Smith greatly!
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Year 8 Indoor Athletics
I was delighted to take the Year 8 boys team presenting Redditch to the Worcestershire school games on
Tuesday at Worcester University. The boys were competing in the Indoor Athletics against the District winners from the rest of Worcestershire.
The events were divided into two, track and field events. Each of the boys were able to represent Redditch in
three events.
There were brilliant performances all afternoon and it would be rude to mention a particular one as it was a
cumulative effort.
The boys won first prize by 20 points, which I think, was the most significant margin of the day. I was
pleased to see the team do a faultless sprint relay – as it demonstrated the sheer athleticism, drive, concentration and passion of the whole team.
The boys were an absolute delight and their behaviour was brilliant given that they are a group of 8 highly
competitive and bright individuals.
Regan Salisbury, Matthew Barratt, Tom Sanders, George Hall, George Skelton, Tyree Warburton, Gabriel
Kubon and Cian Hodson
Mr L Roberts
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District Swimming Gala Champions
Last Friday saw St Bede’s return to the district swimming gala and as previous champions,
the pressure was on to perform once again!
The swimmers from Years 5 and 6 all showed a fantastic competitive nature and they managed to win almost all of their races.
Following this, St Bede’s will represent Redditch in the next round of the competition in
the Worcestershire School Games in the Summer.
Kiera-Leigh Phillips, Lucy Hatfield, Victoria Burke, Lacie Almquest, Meibh McInnes, Charlotte Rooke, Maisy Ryan, Alice Wright, Riley Perry, William Pioli, Cameron Campbell, Finley Hayden, Elliot Ray, Stan Amos, Ben Skelton and Hayden Baker.
Congratulations to all involved!
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Catholicity Update
First Week of Lent
The Lord says; “I am going to lure her (His people,
the People of Israel and us, His adopted sons and
daughters in Christ) and lead her out into the wilderness and speak to her heart.” Hosea 2:16
How’s your Lent going? Perhaps things are going well
for you, you are managing to keep to all those promises
you made at or after the Ash Wednesday Masses last
week. You are doing well with all your praying, fasting
and charitable giving. Or, if we are totally honest,
things are not as easy as we hoped. We are missing
those things we have tried to give up. Prayer is hard
work and we may not feel that we are really doing very
much to help those in need. We may have abandoned
our resolutions altogether. Don’t worry and do not lose
heart! Remember the Lord in His love looks on our
hearts and He knows us better than we know ourselves.
It is best to try and stick to a couple of things rather
than give up or take on too much!
Lent is really a time for creating space for God. Our
lives are always so crowded with all the things which
occupy our time and His still small voice can so often be
drowned out with all our hectic pace and lifestyle.
God always seems to speak best to us when we are still
and can hear His soft whispers. Over these next few
weeks, may we aim to listen more to the still small voice
of the Lord.
Our prayer this week:
Father God,
As we begin our Lenten journey we need Your grace
especially when we are facing temptation and difficulties.
There are so many things that would lead us away
from You
and make us compromise our faith.
Help us to grow more like Jesus, Your Son,
who remained strong and firm in the midst of His
trying times.
In His Name we pray.
Amen.
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St Bede’s is collecting Active Kids vouchers from Sainsbury’s this year so, if you have any you’d like
to donate, please hand them in to Mrs Simmons in Reception.
Thanks very much.
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MATHS REVISION SESSIONS
Please note below the timetable for Maths Revision sessions in preparation for SATs. These are
voluntary sessions which will take place Tuesday lunchtime from 12:15pm to 12:45pm. We
would like to encourage pupils to discuss this with their parents/carers and select the sessions
which they feel will support their learning, as there will be two sessions taking place each week.
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Reading and interpreting
Converting units of measure- Room 5
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Place value-Reading and writing numbers- A4
Factors/multiples/
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
3D shapes-Room 2
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Roman Numerals-
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Room 5
Time-24 hour and reading
from time tables-Room5
squares and primes- Room 4
Adding and subtracting fractions-Lab
1
Properties of quadrilaterals- A4
Money Problems- Room 2
In Room 1 on a Monday lunchtime, there will now be English SATs revision sessions! You do
not have to attend these sessions, but they will be available for all of Year 6 weekly running
up to the SATs. These 20 minute sessions will help you revise certain parts of the Reading
and SPaG tests and will give you tips & techniques to help you!
13/03/17
20/03/17
27/03/17
03/04/17
24/04/17
08/05/17
Grammar focus: Main, Subordinate and Relative Clauses
Grammar focus: Subject & Object and Active & Passive
Punctuation
Grammar focus: Prefixes and Suffixes
Reading focus: Three Mark Questions
SATs Week: Grammar Drop In
This is the day before the SPaG test so drop in on this day to ask
any questions or go over any things you are unsure of!
Anyone who comes to these sessions will receive an ePraise point for showing extra effort
and biscuits will be provided also!
If you would like to attend any of these sessions, come to Room 1 at the start of lunch on a
Monday.
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MONDAY, 13 MARCH 2017
EVENT/CLUB
VENUE
YEAR
TIME
STAFF
Travelling Book Fayre
Gym
All years
12.15pm1.15pm
Mrs Read
Year 5 Activities Club
Room 7
Year 5
12.15pm1.15pm
Mrs SupalovaBeardmore
Mini Vinnies Club
Room 8
All years
12.30pm1.15pm
Miss Downes
English Revision:
Room 1
Year 6
12.15pm 12.45pm
Miss Mogg
Cheerleading Club—final
rehearsal before Showcase
Gym
Year 5
12.15pm12.45pm
Miss Clavelou
Year 6 Badminton/Table
tennis
Sports Hall
Year 6
3.30pm4.30pm
Mr Evans
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation Session 4
OLMC (Group 1)
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation Session 4 St
Peter's
St Bede’s
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
6.00pm7.00pm
Miss Downes
St Peter’s
Church
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
6.15pm7.15pm
Miss Downes
Grammar focus: Main, Subordinate and Relative Clauses
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TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2017
EVENT/CLUB
VENUE
YEAR
TIME
STAFF
Arts Showcase
St Bede’s
Arts Award
pupils
All day
Mrs Eastwood
KS2 Sport
Sports Hall
Years 5/6
8.00am8.30am
Mr Dickinson
KS3 Girls’ Basketball
Sports Hall
Years 7/8
12.15pm12.45pm
Mr Dickinson
Maths Revision Session:
Lab 1
Year 6
12.15pm12.45pm
Miss Parker
Room 5
Year 6
12.15pm12.45pm
Miss Parker
Confirmation Club
CANCELLED DUE TO
MEETING
Room 8
Year 7/8 who
are being
Confirmed
12.15pm12.45pm
Miss HowardBiggs
Drama Club
Hall
Years 6/7/8
3.30pm4.45pm
Mrs Finn
Year 5 Sports Club
CANCELLED DUE TO
FIXTURE
Gym
Year 5
3.30pm4.45pm
Mr Dickinson
Year 6/7 Girls’ Netball
Sports Hall
Years 6/7
3.30pm4.30pm
Mrs Wintle
Reading and Interpreting
graphs
Maths Revision Session:
Converting Units of Measure
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WEDNESDAY, 15 MARCH 2017
EVENT/CLUB
Code Club
VENUE
YEAR
Annexe
Computer Room
Music Room
All years
Sports Hall
Stem Club
TIME
STAFF
12.15pm1.15pm
12.15pm1.15pm
Miss Brown
Year 5
12.15pm12.45pm
Mr Dickinson
Lab 1
Year 8
12.30pm1.15pm
Mr Kitchen/
Mrs Worrall/
Mr Twigg
Orchestra Club
For those who already play an
instrument
Fun Stuff Club
Music Room
All years
12.15pm1.15pm
Mrs Eastwood
Room 8
All years
Miss Downes
Year 5 Boys’ Badminton Tournament (Sports Leaders)
(5CA)
Sports Hall
Year 5
12.30pm1.15pm
12.45pm1.15pm
Cheerleading Club
Gym
Year 5
12.15pm12.45pm
Miss Clavelou
Core Skills Club - CANCELLED DUE TO STAFF
ILLNESS– pupils can use the hub
A5
All years
3.40pm4.30pm
Miss Orme
Year 6/7 /8Girls’ Football
Woodfield
Academy
Year 6/7/8
3.30pm4.45pm
Mr Evans
Year 5 Netball
Sports Hall
Year 5
3.30pm4.30pm
Mrs Wintle
Year 5/6 Tag Rugby
Playground
Year 5/6
3.30pm4.45pm
Mr Dickinson
Skern Lodge Information
Evening
School Hall
Skern Lodge
parents/
pupils
6.30pm7.30pm
Mrs Wintle
Keyboard Club (for pupils
who are learning to play the
keyboard/piano)
Year 5 Girls’ Badminton Tournament—(Sports Leaders)
(5CA)
All years
Mrs Eastwood
Mr Bailey
or library at lunchtime
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THURSDAY, 16 MARCH 2017
EVENT/CLUB
VENUE
YEAR
TIME
STAFF
Recorder Club
A4
All years
12.15pm-1.15pm
Mrs Eastwood
Guitar Club
Music Room
All years
12.15pm-1.15pm
Miss Brown
Year 8 Basketball
Sports Hall
Year 8
12.15pm-1.15pm
Mr Russell
Science Club
Lab 1
Year 7
12.30pm-1.15pm
Meditation Club
Room 8
Years 5/6
12.40pm-1.05m
Mr Kitchen/Mrs
Worrall
Miss Downes
HIP Club
Sports Hall
By invitation
only
12.15pm-12.45pm
Mr Dickinson
German Club
A2
Years 6/7/8
Mrs Vokal
Random Club
Room 11
Year 5
12.40pm1.05pm
12.45pm-1.15pm
Silver Arts Award
Club
Art room
KS3
3.30pm-5.00pm
Mrs West
Miss Clavelou
FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2017
EVENT/CLUB
VENUE
YEAR
TIME
STAFF
KS3 Sport ++
Sports Hall
Years 7/8
8.00am-8.30am
Mr Dickinson
Chaplaincy Club
Room 8
All years
12.30pm-1.15pm
Miss Downes
Film Club
A5
12.40pm-1.10pm
Miss Orme
Year 5 Boys’ Table
Tennis
Sports Hall
Year 5, first
come, first
served
Year 6
12.15pm-12.45pm
Miss Leatt
Year 5 Girls’ Table
Tennis
Sports Hall
Year 6
12.45pm-1.15pm
Mr Evans
Singers
Music Room
12.15pm-1.15pm
Mrs Eastwood
Prayer Leaders’ Mass
Hall
All years by
audition only
All years
2.10pm-3.10pm
Miss Downes
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UPCOMING EVENTS—MARCH
DATE
EVENT
VENUE
YEAR
TIME
STAFF
Monday. 13 March
Travelling Books Arrive
Gym
All years
All week
All staff
Monday, 13 March
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation Session 4
OLMC (Group 1)
St Bede’s
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
6.00pm-7.00pm
Miss
Downes
Monday, 13 March
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation Session 4 St
Peter's
St Peter’s
Church
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
6.15pm-7.15pm
Miss
Downes
Tuesday, 14 March
Arts Showcase
St Bede’s
All years
Rehearsal am/
performance pm
Mrs Eastwood
Wednesday, 15
March
Skern Lodge Information
Evening
St Bede’s
School Hall
Year 8
6.30pm-7.30pm
Mrs Wintle
Monday, 20 March
Birmingham University
electricity workshop
St Bede’s
Year 5/6 pupils and
parents
6.00pm-7.30pm
Mr Kitchen
Monday, 20 March
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation Session 4
(Group 2) OLMC
St Bede’s
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
6.00pm-7.00pm
Miss
Downes
Monday, 27 March
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation St Peter's Session 5
St Peter’s
Church
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
6.15pm-7.15pm
Miss
Downes
Wednesday, 29
March
Confirmation retreat
St Mary’s,
Oscott
Year 7/8 Confirmandi
All day
Miss
Downes
Friday, 31 March
Lent Reconciliation Reflection - whole school
St Bede’s
All years
All day
All staff
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Term Dates Academic Year 2016—2017
Autumn Term 2016
TERM STARTS
Monday, 5 September 2016
INSET
**Friday, 21 October 2016 – Staff only**
HALF TERM
Monday, 24 October 2016 – Friday, 28 October 2016
TERM ENDS
Friday, 16 December 2016
Spring Term 2017
TERM STARTS
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
HALF TERM
Monday, 20 February 2017 – Friday, 24 February 2017
TERM ENDS
Friday, 7 April 2017
Summer Term 2017
TERM STARTS
Monday, 24 April 2017
HALF TERM
Monday, 29 May 2017 – Friday, 2 June 2017
TERM ENDS
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Inset Days—Staff Only
Friday, 2 September 2016
Friday, 21 October 2016
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Friday, 21 July 2017
Additional Closure, May Day— Monday, 1 May 2017
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Term Dates Academic Year 2017—2018
Autumn Term 2017
TERM STARTS
Wednesday 6 September 2017
HALF TERM
Monday 23 October 2017 – Friday 27 October 2017
TERM ENDS
Tuesday 19 December 2017
Spring Term 2018
TERM STARTS
Thursday 4 January 2018
HALF TERM
Monday 19 February 2018 – Friday 23 February 2018
TERM ENDS
Thursday 29 March 2018
Summer Term 2018
TERM STARTS
Monday 16 April 2018
HALF TERM
Monday 28 May 2018 – Friday 1st June 2018
TERM ENDS
Friday 20 July 2018
Inset Days—Staff Only
4 September 2017
5 September 2017
3 January 2018
23 July 2018
24th July 2018
Additional Closure Monday 7 May 2018 -May Day