Dear Parents and Guardians
The picture above shows the extent of the floods around the
school, our Queenhill entrance was completely cut off and the
water lapped up to our Farm Barn. The Rugby pitches remain
flooded and the ground remains wet. Thank you for your
understanding and cooperation at the start of half term, with many
bridges closed and roads impassible the journey to school for both
students and staff and with boarders travelling long distances, the
safety of all was paramount in our thoughts. We still have much
water around us and the water levels are going down, despite the
rain and with the long term weather forecast to improve, we expect
the river levels to return to normal.
During half term we had have significant work around the school
improving security with gates and fencing, improved lighting and
significant work on trees. Work progresses in the new Junior
School and decorating was carried out in our Junior boarding
house recreational areas. We also had a visit from ‘Defra’ to the
farm with strong recommendations from them to ensure visitors
clean their boots and hands to ensure high standards of hygiene
are maintained. New signs and facilities will be in place, all
students are encouraged to be involved in some way in the Farm
but will need to respect and adhere to the new rules of the Farm.
Several new staff have joined the school after half term to support
subject areas and the SEN department.
Mrs Boakes
Miss Reeve-Black
Mrs Grant
Mr Jackson
Ms A Peng
Mr Comber
Mr Wright
Learning Support
Music and Learning Support
Learning Support
Teacher of Geography (Maternity Leave cover)
Teacher of EAL
Teacher of Chemistry
Teacher of Engineering
Other staff have taken on tutor & mentoring roles as we wish to
keep our tutor and teaching groups small. ALL tutors have e -mail
addresses and the use of the student planner is to be encouraged
and will be checked regularly and signed by the tutor. If you have
any issue please contact the tutor whom will assist you to resolve
any issue.
The ‘FAB’ Parent association continues to grow in strength, their
future meetings will take place at school the second week of each
half term, looking at ways to support the school, coordinate social
events and create opportunities for students. There contact details
can be found on the school website.
Due to the cancellation of the Year 9 ‘Parents Evening and
Options talk’ this has now been rescheduled for Friday 14th March.
The Year 9 parents will meet at 3.30pm at Pull Court for a meeting
with Mr Abraham followed by Parents evening with Years 8,10 and
12, which will take place in the Sports Hall. Please follow the
directions to park which will be on the hard court near the sports
hall. Refreshments will be available in the sports hall.
This half term is a busy time with a full calendar of events for both
day students and boarders. We would like to offer parents the
opportunity to extend the school day by day students joining
boarders for breakfast or for them to stay later at school, if this is
something you would like to explore please contact the tutor who
will make the necessary arrangements.
We have two opportunities this half term for parents and
prospective parents to look around the school the dates are
Tuesday 25th March at 2.00pm and Wednesday 21st May at
10.00am. We will also be inviting parents to join us for lunch on
Tuesday 25th March. This will be an RSVP invitation as we will
need to know the numbers of parents to cater for. A letter and
invitation will follow shortly from the catering manager. Parents will
be welcome to stay on after lunch for the Open Afternoon on the
same day.
Details have been sent to all senior parents by Mr Neethling about
a 12 day trip to California in October 2014. Details of the trip can
be found on the school website under parental information or by
contacting him at school.
There are many opportunities for students at Bredon to become
involved in clubs, activities a list is published in the school calendar
each term and are also available on the website. Our wish is that
every child becomes involved and enjoys a variety of experiences
especially house events. At the end of term we have the House
Shout, every child will be involved and we would encourage
parents to come and support the final event of term, details of
which Mrs Ferrari will send out by schoolscomms.
Dates for your diary: (further information to follow)
Bredon School Country Fair and Festival of Shooting - Monday 5th
May 2014
Bredon School Malvern Hills Charity Walk - Friday 16th May 2014
(all welcome)
Enjoy this half term and I look forward to seeing you around school
at various events.
Regards
David Ward MA