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N e w s l e t te r I s s u e 3 1 F r i d a y 2 7 M a y 2 0 1 6
Dear Parents/Carers
We ended this half term in a good way by celebrating St Bede’s
feast day. This has also become a real focus for Year 8 as it’s
their last Mass at church before they leave us in the summer.
St Bede, as I’m sure you know, was one of the early doctors of
the church and one of very few British priests to receive that
accolade. Famed for his study, intellect and devout nature, he is
a model for us all here in school. For those of you who didn’t
attend this school, I’d like to point out to you the words off our
school song. Some of the words, particularly, resonated with
me. Firstly,” Drawing us in love and unity,” which is central to
our faith, but also acknowledges that we are an organisation of
many faiths. That together we are stronger than being on our
own.
Secondly, “Filling all our hopes and wishes, Lord, in the way you
know is best” talks to us about our future and the future lives
and successes of pupils and staff, as we make our way through
this life.
We have some Science testing in school for the Year 6s after half
term. We have been selected by NFER (National Federation of
Educational Research) as a sample school, where 10 pupils will
sit three short tests. This will be Lesson 1 on Monday 6 June (the
day the pupils return after Whitsun.) The test results are not
shared with either us or the pupils; it is a “testing the test”
exercise by NFER and will not be reported nationally.
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Callum Kennedy and
Luc Simian who conducted an IT class at Mount Carmel First
School. Both of them were an excellent credit to St Bede’s.
When we return after Whitsun the whole school will celebrate
the Queen’s 90th birthday, on 10 June, with a Non-Uniform Day,
to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation and
the Queen’s own charity, The Patron’s Fund, and CAFOD. Pupils
are asked to donate £1 for this Non-Uniform Day.
Finally, just to wish you all a restful Whitsun break and I look
forward to seeing all the pupils refreshed ready for an incredibly
busy summer term of study, celebration, reflection and
thanksgiving.
L Roberts—Principal
Class Mass
5CA - 17/6/16
YEAR MASS 22 June 2016
Mount Carmel Church—9.30am
The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for Body of Christ), also known as Corpus Domini, is a Latin Rite liturgical solemnity celebrating the tradition and belief in the body and blood of Jesus Christ and his Real Presence in the Eucharist. It emphasizes the joy of the institution of the Eucharist, which was observed on Maundy Thursday in the sombre atmosphere of the nearness of Good Friday. The feast is liturgically celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday or, "where the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is not a holy day of obligation, it is assigned to the Sunday after the Most Holy Trinity as its proper day". At the end of Mass, there is often a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, generally displayed in a monstrance. The procession is followed by Benediction.
God, our Father, You redeemed us and made us your children in Christ. Through Him You have saved us from death and given us Your Divine life of grace. By becoming more like Jesus on earth, may I come to share His glory in Heaven. Give me the peace of Your kingdom, which this world does not give. By Your loving care protect the good You have given me. Open my eyes to the wonders of Your Love that I may serve You with a willing heart.
29 May 2016
Visit our website: www.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk Twitter:
@stbedesmiddle | facebook.com/stbedesmiddle
6 June School re-opens
10 June Queen’s 90th Birthday
(Non-Uniform day)
14 June Albert Hall London
15 June New Intake Evening 7.00pm
16 June Year 8 Transition Evening
27 June-1 July Liddington residential
1 July Year 5—Alexandra Theatre B’ham
13 July/14July Transition Days
23 July School closes for the summer
IONA JARROW LINDISFARNE WHITBY
940 920 920 953
YEAR 5 YEAR 6 YEAR 7 YEAR 8
880 1124 716 1022
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
22nd—27th May 2016
Whole School — 96.8%
Year 5 97.6% Year 7 96.8%
Year 6 98.5% Year 8 94.1%
Lucja Zawistowska – always trying her best and working hard.
Sam Donnelly for helpfulness in Geography lessons.
Harrison Rowand—contributing such wonderful ideas and fantastic effort in writing interventions
Katie Crompton—a strong and brave girl.
Grace Baker for working hard in her lessons.
Cameron Campbell for working hard in RE and Geography.
Lily Hill - an excellent representative for 5KB in orchestra.
Ellis Gaskins demonstrated good effort and singing during Mass.
Benjamin Allen - beautiful singing at Mass.
Eryk Gruz -always having a positive attitude and gaining more confidence in putting up his hand in class.
Wanted for photoshoots
Large ornate picture frame
Wigs, all lengths and colours
Glasses, oversize – all colours and sizes – funkier the better
Anything else that can be used
HANDS ON E-SAFETY SESSION
FOR PARENTS
8 JUNE 2016, 2.00-4.00pm
Securing your devices, protecting your family online
St Bede’s Catholic Middle School Hall
Drop in session with key staff for advice and guidance
Dear Parents/ Guardians/ Carers
As we enter the final half term of the year, staff are busy writing end of term reports for your son/ daughter. This year we are going to try and produce reports in a slightly different way. As we aim to become a paperless school, we are going to publish reports for pupils on Insight, where you will be able to read them as you have done for interim reports. This will not only save the school money but vastly reduce the damage we do to the environment.
Anyone with parental permission will receive a text during the week commencing 11 July, when your reports have been uploaded on to Insight. We will be sending home one sheet of paper via pupil post which will show you your child’s attendance figure for the year and we will need you to sign to say you have received the report. There will also be space, as usual, for you to make any comments you wish to.
If you cannot access Insight for any reason we can produce a printed report, but parents will need to notify the school office by Friday 1 July.
Have a lovely half term
Mr M Russell
The Year 8 Cricket team started their league matches this week. They lost their first match against Ridge-way on Wednesday but bowled really well and lost out to some good batting. They bounced back in style though on Thursday, beating Ipsley in convincing style with 7 wickets to spare. This means they go into their final game after half term needing a win to go through to the semi-finals! Congratulations to all pu-pils that have been involved so far!
Well done to all pupils who have been selected to take part in the Redditch District Mini Tennis competi-tion today. Pupils are starting to get more involved in Tennis clubs this year and are starting to make vast improvements within their game! Keep up the hard work after half term! (Mr J Stenning)
St Bede’s Got Talent 2016 was fantastic on Tuesday evening. St
Bede’s pupils across all year groups entertained in a sell-out gig with a variety of acts including gymnastics, Irish dancing, singing,
guitarists, modern dance, trumpeters, ukuleleists, Bollywood dancing, The Periodic Table performed live on stage and so much more!
Bella Kennedy, Katie Mellors and Waqar Iqbal hosted the evening
beautifully, which had been co-ordinated by Silver Arts Award pupils Waqar Iqbal, Yasmin Hayden, Abigail Mills and Jessica Hughes. It
was streamed live by our very own Tech Team and was viewed online by over 180 people on our Facebook page yesterday, with
the number still growing.
A huge thank you to staff for refreshments, raffle, support and
encouragement. Feedback was excellent and it was heralded as the
best Talent Show yet.
Very well done St Bede’s – we are very proud of you. (Mrs R
Eastwood)
On Thursday 10 pupils represented St Bede’s at the Redditch Pro Tour Cycle race. They performed admirably against experienced competition to gain a bronze medal in the inter school demonstration races. Mr Twigg’s thanks go out to those who participated;- Archie Preston, Connie Dodd, Ethan Tyler, Kathleen Thompson, Kristian Merry, Morgan Murray, Daniyal Hussain, Katie Mellors and support from Harrison Mayne and Matthew Lowe. (Mr L Twigg)
On St. Bede's your blessing, Lord.
On St. Bede's your grace bestow.
On St. Bede's your blessing, Lord,
May it come and never go.
Bringing peace and joy and happiness,
Bringing love that knows no end.
On St. Bede's your blessing, Lord.
On St. Bede's your blessing send.
On this school your loving, Lord.
May it overflow each day.
On this school your loving, Lord,
May it come and with us stay.
Drawing us in love and unity,
By the love received from you.
On this school your loving, Lord,
May it come each day anew.
On this school your giving, Lord.
May it turn and ever flow.
On this school your giving, Lord.
On this school your wealth bestow.
Filling all our hopes and wishes, Lord,
In the way you know is best,
On this school your giving, Lord.
May it come with us and rest.
CURRENT JOB VACANCIES
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY Required from September 2016
Closing date: 12.30pm Monday 6th June 2016
Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School is one of the top 100 non-selective state funded schools in England. We are currently looking for a Teacher of Food Technology. Whether you are an NQT or more experienced, we are looking for an outstanding teacher who is clearly focused on raising standards and ensuring our students flourish. A passion for your subject and the ability to teach all levels would be an advantage. Applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcome. .
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY)
Required from September 2016
Closing date 12.30 pm Monday 13th June 2016
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 14-17 (pro rata £12,006 - £12,850) – 32 hours per week – Term time plus Inset days
Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School is one of the top 100 non-selective state fund-ed schools in England. We are currently looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic
Science Technician (Chemistry).
This role is to provide comprehensive technician support service to the staff and stu-dents undertaking the science curriculum. Good organisation and communication
skills are essential.
The successful candidate will:
Have A level Chemistry qualification
Have good numeracy skills/ GCSE Mathematics (A*-C) or equivalent
Have experience of working in a laboratory within a learning environment
Inspire students of all abilities to fulfil their potential
Be joining a hardworking and highly motivated curriculum team
For an application pack and further information: Visit Saint Augustine’s website www.st-augustines.worcs.sch.uk
contact Mrs Julie Hardy on 01527 555963 or email [email protected]
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students
Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School is part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC
