BEDE'S NEWS
5 February 2016
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A Message From Mr Robson
This week, we have displayed the proposed new College blazer (without
the gold trim) in the Parents’ Café for parents to view. I would welcome
your comments on the alternative blazer and feedback forms have been
provided. We will make a final decision on the new blazer after February
half-term so we can ensure it is available as soon after Easter as possible
with the rest of the new uniform. May I remind parents that the new
uniform is not compulsory until September 2017 but will be available to
buy soon after Easter this year. Pupils may ‘mix and match’ until
September 2017.
We will be hosting the Lower Sixth Higher Education Evening on
Monday 8 February and all Lower Sixth students and their parents are
recommended to attend this important and informative event regarding
applications to higher education.
I would like to remind pupils and parents that the Maher Library will have a daily extended opening time from 8am until 6.00pm
(Monday – Thursday) and 8am - 4.30pm (Friday). This will come into effect after the February half-term holidays. This new
provision will allow parents some flexibility in collecting their children at the end of the school day and, indeed, will be very useful
to the pupils for the purposes of study, revision and homework.
Lent commences next week and Masses for Ash Wednesday have been arranged for Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. All pupils will
be encouraged to do something extra for Lent and look for ways to help in their local and wider communities. The half-term will
culminate in an exciting House Day on Friday 12 February.
Mr Robson
E-Safety
Career Focus On
Medicine
We are looking forward to the
next Career Focus event when
we will be welcoming former
pupil, Kerry Burke, who studied
medicine at Cambridge before
taking up her current post as a
junior doctor at MRI. She will
be giving us an insight into the
application process and the
realities of studying medicine as
well as telling us about life as a
junior doctor.
The talk is aimed particularly
at pupils in the Lower Fifth
and above, but is open to any
interested pupils. It will take
place in the Library at 12.50pm
on Tuesday 9 February and
pupils are welcome to bring
along a packed lunch.
Lunchtime Careers Talks in the Library
Medicine
Kerry Burke
Kerry left St Bede’s in 2008 to study medicine at Cambridge.
She is now working as a junior doctor at Manchester Royal
Infirmary. She will give a talk on studying medicine and life
as a doctor
Tuesday 9th February 2016
12.50pm
Maher Library
The College is delighted that Sharon Girling will be
able to join us on Thursday 11 February to provide
information about digital technology and safety.
Sharon Girling OBE is a former police officer who
retired from the Child Exploitation and Online
Exploitation Centre (CEOP) following thirty years’
service. She was at the forefront of a national and
international response to online child abuse and
developed the processes and procedures that led to
the creation of CEOP. Sharon has been awarded an
OBE by Her Majesty The Queen for her services to
policing.
There will be a presentation for parents at 6.30pm.
Everyone is welcome.
THE BEDIAN
ASSOCIATION
5 February 2016
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The Bedian Association
Dear Parents, Teachers and Friends,
Last week saw the realisation of the minibus project! The final funding
hurdle was cleared as a direct result of the very generous donation
made by the Dunn family which meant that our funding target was
met!
The minibus will now be purchased and we are very excited that the
College will be able to use it soon!
Once again we want to extend our profound gratitude to all who have
helped in converting this dream into a reality, with the Dunn family taking the baton across the finish line.
Dates for Diaries:
• Tuesday 8 March
• Friday
11 • Saturday 19 Bedian Association Meeting (Vaughan Library) MarchCoffee Afternoon (Parents’ Café)
MarchPirates and Princesses Party
4.30 pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
If you are able to make it, we look forward to seeing you at the March meetings. Alternatively, email any items you would like
to see discussed on the agendas.
Thank you for your continued support and participation.
Best Wishes,
The Bedian Association.
Careers Talk
Lower Fifth pupils heard about three very different careers
in their PSME lesson this week. We were pleased to be able to
welcome Jon Sime, a quantity surveyor, PC Trevor Richards, a
police officer and Tim Rich, a sports writer. Each speaker gave
a fascinating talk about their working lives and what they
find particularly rewarding about their chosen careers. We
are really grateful to them for giving up their valuable time to
inspire and inform our pupils about the world of work.
All three speakers will be at our Careers Convention on
14 March, so any pupils and parents with questions will
have the opportunity to ask at that event. Do not forget to
contact Mrs Poolton, the Careers Coordinator, at kpoolton@
stbedescollege.co.uk if you would like to share your career
experiences with pupils.
Recycle Your Old Mobile Phone
We will shortly be running a scheme where you can recycle
your old phone for charity. Water Aid run a service where
they can receive up to five pounds per phone.
Look out for the collection points in the College and Prep
School where you can drop off your old handsets. Please no
chargers just the handset and we will do the rest.
Water Aid is a very worthwhile charity and one we are happy
to support. Further information can be found at
http://wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/other-ways-to-give/evenmore-ways-to-give
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Co-Curricular News
Chess club has recommenced in it’s new home in the Sixth
Form Common Room and has proved a popular lunch time
activity. The ‘Master’ of the moment was TJ O’Hagan who
defeated all-comers in an impressive debut.
Catering Events
Holroyd Howe will be celebrating two events next
week. Look out for the fantastic Chinese cusine on
Monday to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year
of the Monkey. The following day, Matt will be showcasing his pancake flipping prowess during break time
as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday with some tasty sweet
and savoury pancakes.
Shrove Tuesday
AKA Pancake Day
The St Bede’s inter-house chess competition will start next
Wednesday. Students of all ages are encouraged to sign up and
participate.
Chinese New Year
2016
THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE
CHINESE CELEBRATION LUNCH
WHERE YOU CAN TASTE SOME
FANTASTIC ORIENTAL FOOD
Monday 8th February
Poetry By Heart
Lower Fifth pupils James Mee and Joseph Karran attended the regional contest of the prestigious Poetry by Heart competition last
weekend which was held in the grand surroundings of The Portico Library. James represented St Bede’s and recited two poems
he had learnt by heart – Remembrance by Emily Bronte and The Second Coming by W.B Yeats. The competition was fierce, with
students (most of whom were older than James) from twelve North West schools all turning in great performances in front of a
panel of judges including award-winning poet Mandy Coe. Although James was not chosen as one of the top two competitors, he
was complemented on his vocal tone and invited to perform alongside Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy in the summer. James was
ably supported by Joseph who was our reserve competitor and had also learnt two poems by heart.
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Andy Warhol
In Art, Prep 4 have been studying Andy Warhol who was famous for his Pop Art. He printed pictures of anything popular
in America in the 1960s and 1970s. Prep 4 have been drawing
in the style of Warhol and using the computer to change
images. Can you guess who is below?
Reception: Harry D
Prep 2: Joseph
Prep 3: Seamus
Prep 6: Maya
Faith Week
Continuing our World Faith week Prep 1 and Prep 5 were visited by Shafiq Siddiq from the British Muslim Heritage Centre,
based in Whalley Range. Mr Siddiq talked to the children
about the history of Islam, about how Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) was visited by Angel Jibril and from these visits Islam
was born and the Qur’an came into being. They learned that
the meaning of Islam is PEACE. The children had a fantastic
time and learned so much from Mr Siddiq. We would like
to thank him for taking the time to talk to our children and
sharing his faith with us.
Tooth Decay
Last week, Prep 4 were investigating tooth decay in their Science
lesson. They put five boiled eggs into water, milk, coke, apple
juice and orange juice. They used eggs because an egg shell is
similar to the coating on your teeth. They left the eggs for seven
days and evaluated the results. They saw a huge change in the
eggs left in coke, orange juice and apple juice! They could not
believe the changes in just 7 days. There were no changes to the
eggs left in the milk and water which are now Prep 4’s drink of
choice!!
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AJIS Athletics Medal Winners Oliver - Electric Guitar Performance
HOUSE POINT WINNERS
Notices
Important Uniform Reminder!
In accordance with previous communication to parents, all
pupil hats, scarves, gloves, outdoor coats, hair accessories
etc. must be in dark colours e.g. blue or black or grey.
Punctuality
We are aware of an increasing number of late arrivals.
Please be reminded that registration of pupils is at 9.00am
prompt for all pupils
Musical Evening
STARS OF THE WEEK
Prep Musical Evening takes place in the Academic Hall on
Wednesday 10 February at 7.00pm. We look forward to
seeing many of our parents in the audience supporting the
pupils performing. Refreshments will be available from
6.30pm
Robinwood
A reminder that the final instalment for the Prep 5
Robinwood trip must be paid on Agora by 24 February
together with any other outstanding instalments.
End of Term
School ends at normal time on Friday 12 February for the
half term break. Late Class will run as normal. We return
on Monday 22 February.