Newsletter 201

St.
Bede's Catholic College

Specialist Science and Sports College
Issue 201 11th September 2015 T: 0117 377 2200 E: contact@stbedescc.org W: www.stbedescc.org
Star Performances of exceptional students celebrated

at St. Bedes Catholic College.
Governors and Staff of St. Bedes are delighted with the stunning achievements of pupils in their 2015 GCSEs
Students at all levels secured grades matching their greatest expectations and our ambitions for them; performance of the most able
students was exceptionally strong. Headline figures include:
84% achieved at least 5A*-C grades

75% achieved 5A*-C with English and Mathematics
83% of grades were at C or above
33% of the grades were at A*/A
Some outstanding results were achieved by students, 36% of whom each secured at least 5 A*/A grades.
27 students achieved at least 10 A*A grades
Religious Studies 90%
English Language 89%
Mathematics 79%
Physics 97%
Chemistry 97%
Biology 90%
Music 93%
Spanish 98%
French 100%
Average grade across all subjects is B
Star performers with spectacular A*A grades include:
Alexander Conway (11A*) Luca Hargitai (9A*3A) Julia Hlond (9A*2A) Finlo Heath (9A*2A)
Joe White (9A*2A) Martha Eustace (8A*4A) Francis Jackson (8A*3A) Eleanor OLeary (8A*2A)
Alongside these, a further nineteen students secured at least 10A*A grades including:
Joseph Gompels (12A*A) Tigimol Makkiel (10A*A) Alexander Veale (10A*A) Cameron Collins (10A*A)
Isobel Fraser (10A*A) Andrew Nelson (12A*A) Maura Rolls (12A*A) Thandikire Madula (11A*A)
Sophie Stretch (10A*A) Howard Fish (10A*A) Abigail Gordon (10A*A) Joshua Bonacorsi (10A*A)
Erin Davis (10A*A) Olivia Yousef (10A*A) Livin Milton (10A*A George Curnock (10A*A)
Josh Taduran (10A*A) India Gay (10A*A) Georgina Easton (10A*A)
2015 A-LEVELS
Having established a Sixth Form two years ago, we were delighted to see the first cohort of 21 students receive their results
with every single student achieving at least two A Levels. All our students achieved grades which will enable them to progress
into higher education with 20 on the day, securing places at University. The other, has commenced an apprenticeship and
foundation degree course with a leading retailer.
Star performers A-level included:
Alex Vaughan-Turner Fatima Montero Christopher Tunks Victoria Midda Michael Maccallam
Our Lower Sixth students also celebrated some stunning results and have started the new year with renewed energy and
optimism, in our near capacity full Sixth Form.
Star performers AS Level included:
Benjamin Whitfield Alexander Selway Carys Greenaway Megan Souness

Stephanie Bell Young Abigail Mounter
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

It is my pleasure to welcome to our community
those of you who are new to the college.
We very much value and depend upon your
support and look towards developing a good
working relationship with you during the years
ahead. As we start another year, we look forward
to it with hope, enthusiasm and confidence.
C. Hughes
OPEN EVENING
24th September 2015 6.30pm 8.30pm
Parents and children from year 5 and year 6 are
welcome to attend our Open Evening on 24th
September. Information will be provided by Ms
Hughes Principal, and visitors may tour the College
and collect our Prospectus. Supplementary
Information forms must arrive in College by 31st
October 2015. Parents must also have submitted
the Common Application Form to their Local
Authority by 31st October 2015.
GREAT START FOR YEAR 7

It has been a hectic first full week for all our
pupils, but particularly the new year 7 who have
settled into life at St Bedes so confidently.
Despite the volume of information, new pupils
have made a fantastic start and have been well
looked after by older students and staff.
We welcome to the year 7 team tutors:
Mrs Walker, Miss Weston, Miss Cumiskey,
Mr Davies, Miss Hancock, Miss Boyd and
Miss Chennells.
I have been very impressed already with the
confidence and enthusiasm of our year 7s and
can tell, they are going to be a highly successful
group with many talents to share with the
school community. Next week we will enjoy our
retreat day and look forward to the rest of the
term.
Mrs Turri, Acting Head of Year 7
WELCOME TO NEW STAFF

New staff joining us this year include:
Miss H Mason Head of Science
Mrs C LiewHead of Biology
Miss P BassettScience
Mrs R ShaddickScience
Mr J HancockScience
Miss R HectorPsychology
Miss E Weston Mathematics
Miss U CumiskeyMathematics
Miss J HancockHistory
Mr M HiraniHead of ICT
Miss E BoydPhysical Education
Miss L Glenday Art (Maternity Cover)
Mr T Luke Head of Rugby, Sport Coach
We hope that each new member of staff will be happy at St Bedes and will play their part in helping the College
develop the very best of our practice so that St Bedes remains a great place of learning, one that is built to last.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Congratulations to year 11 pupils Meggie Burden, Eva Clothier, Georgina Constable, Alicia Dias,
Joseph Honey, Davis John, Maeve Johnston, Majella Johnston, Amy McMahon, Shaun McNamee,
Charlotte Norris, Francesca OBrien, Emily Rees, Karolina Szymanska, Lucy Tarr, Joseph Tomy,
Elena Whiteman, Katie Whitfield and Amber Williams who have all recently completed the
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. All pupils were presented with their certificates and Bronze Award by
Ms Hughes and many look forward to commencing their Silver. Well done.
UK SCHOOL GAMES
CELEBRATE CONFERENCE
Congratulations to year 11 pupil Krispin

Gardiner who competed last weekend, in the
cycling events of The Sainsbury's 2015 School
Games. The UK School games, which is a multisport event for the UK's elite young athletes of
school age, can provide a springboard for
athletes to compete at a national level.
Krispin, who participated in
five para-cycling events,
thoroughly enjoyed the
experience, coming 7th
overall. This is an amazing
achievement Krispin.
Well done.
Your Word is a Lamp to Guide my Feet

and a Light for my Path Psalm 119: 105 (NLT).
The Celebrate Conference organised by a group

from the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is
holding a weekend conference at St. Bedes on
the 24th and 25th October that is sure to be great
fun and faith filled. The weekend consists of
great speakers, workshops and fellowship as well
as dedicated streams for the children and young
people specifically designed for each age group.
For more information please visit
www.celebrateconference.org
NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY
READY
STEADY
GO!
Things have been busy in the Science Department over the Summer Holidays. Specifically for Chemistry
teaching, we have redesigned one of our laboratories. The new lab will allow more exciting GCSE and A-Level
Chemistry practicals to take place. Once complete, it will have new facilities and 7 fume cupboards. Pupils will
get more hands-on opportunities with more exotic chemicals and equipment. The cost of this
refurbishment is in excess of 100,000 and some of this has been funded by parents through the
Gift Aid Scheme.
CALLING ALL RUGBY PLAYERS!

Calling all Rugby Players! For those who are unaware, Governors appointed last term, a new Head of
RugbySports Coach Mr Luke, who has had a hugely successful record as a professional rugby player.
Mr Luke will be running after school clubs for years 8 and 9 on Mondays at 15.30-17.00
and years 10 and 11 will train on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (TBC) 15.30-17.00.
All rugby players are welcome and encouraged to show up and represent the College in our upcoming
fixture list.
There will also be an exciting opportunity for parents to support the College through sponsorship of
our growing Rugby programme. Mr Luke will be sending out full details of how you can get behind St
Bedes next week.
DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY
14th September
Yr 13 Geography Field Trip
Yr 10, 12 & 13 Art Trip
15th September
Yr 7 Retreat Day
Yr 13 Geography Field Trip
PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS

For pupils who have opted to learn an instrument or have singing lessons, lessons will start
next week. Timetables are on display on the notice board in the music corridor but are likely to
change very frequently as reply slips are still coming in. Please check before morning
registration each week to see whether your time has changed.
Spaces are still available for peripatetic music lessons. Spare letters are available from
Ms Lobbett and Mr Lewis and should be returned to Mrs Nicholas in the Finance
Office as soon as possible. At this stage, 260 pupils have signed up for additional lessons,
nearly 25% of the College population!
CHOIR
Lower school choir is at lunch on Tuesdays.

The first rehearsal will be on Tuesday 15th September.
New members are welcome.
ORCHESTRA
Wednesday lunch
GLEE CLUB
Wednesday lunch in C29
COURSEWORK CLUB
Thursday lunch in C29
16th September
Sixth Form
Oxbridge Conference
Launch of Bristol Young
Enterprise, Lecture Theatre
4.30pm
24th September
6.30-8.30pm
OPEN EVENING
25th September
European Day of
Languages
2nd October
Cafod Harvest Fast Day
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Photography club will be starting again soon during Friday lunchtimes. There will be
a comprehensive programme including various photographic techniques along with
Photoshop editing. There will be a new topic and competition
each term, with prizes for the winners and a chance for your
photos to appear on the college website.
Please see Mr Britton and Mr Williams for full details and to sign
up if you are interested. All year groups are welcome.
APP OF THE WEEK

Learn to program with
puzzles. Build apps,
command drones and control robots. No
internet connectivity required. Start by
solving coding puzzles. Easily build
programs using Tynker Workshop. Remix
from pre-coded templates or build your
own apps. Program Sphero, Ollie, Parrot
minidrones and Philips lights!
OLIVER!
DVDs of last terms Oliver! Production is
available to purchase for 2.00 from the
English/Drama Department.
9-WEEK RUNNING GROUP

A FREE 9-week beginners running group starts at St Bede's on Thursday
17th September from 7.30-8.30pm for anyone aged 13+. Join others and
give it a go. The beginner Couch to 2.5kcourses start with 60 second
jogs, leading you all the way to running 30 minutes non-stop.
For further information and to register please contact Camilla Briggs on
0117 922 3656 or email camilla.briggs@bristol.gov.uk.
SPORTS FIXTURES
All sports fixtures will be placed, once confirmed, on the fixture
calendar which can be accessed on our website
www.stbedescc.org
STAFF VACANCIES
The Governors at St. Bedes wish to appoint a Lay Chaplain, term time only.
Full details of the position is available on our website www.stbedescc.org
Deadline for Applications is Monday, 21st September 2015.
An advertisement for an Administrative Assistant will be posted on our website next week.
SextingAdvice and guidance for parents
What is it? Sexting describes the sending of self-generated images which are inappropriate or indecent.
A young person may choose to do this as a means of attracting attention from or impressing another
person , or they may be pressurised or tricked into it.
What are the consequences? The consequences can be very serious if a sexting image is found on a
phone, sent to another user or posted on to social media. To be clear, it is a crime to take an indecent
photo of a person under 18 years of age or to download or open such an image that has been sent via a
device. Likewise, it is a criminal offence to distribute or show an image or to possess an image of this
kind. To clarify, a minor who sends an indecent image, including one of him or herself, is breaking the
law.
To safeguard our students we will continue to:
Discuss the dangers of sexting with all pupils and to stress that caring and supportive relationships
do not involve the sending of indecent images.
Ensure that our e-community is as safe as possible with inappropriate sites blocked.
Ensure that pupils know they can talk to any member of staff in school if they have any concerns
about any issues connected with sexting.
I am sure as parents you will want to:
Talk to your child about the social media they use and ensure they have the highest privacy
settings.
A useful set of How to guides can be found here: http://www.vodaphone.com/content/parents/

howto-guides.html)
You may wish to:
Make use of on-line advice and guidance (or in paper format on request from the college reception)
eg. NSPCC SextingAdvice for parents http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-childrensafe/sexting/
Mr D ORourke
Assistant Principal
Designated Safeguarding Lead

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St.

Bede's Catholic College

Star Performances of exceptional students celebrated

84% achieved at least 5A*-C grades

Benjamin Whitfield Alexander Selway Carys Greenaway Megan Souness

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

GREAT START FOR YEAR 7

WELCOME TO NEW STAFF

Congratulations to year 11 pupil Krispin

Your Word is a Lamp to Guide my Feet

The Celebrate Conference organised by a group

NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY

CALLING ALL RUGBY PLAYERS!

PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS

Lower school choir is at lunch on Tuesdays.

Wednesday lunch in C29

Thursday lunch in C29

APP OF THE WEEK

9-WEEK RUNNING GROUP

SextingAdvice and guidance for parents

A useful set of How to guides can be found here: http://www.vodaphone.com/content/parents/

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