NEWSLETTER

9th

September 2011

Message from the Headteacher

I hope that everyone enjoyed a fulfilling and refreshing Summer break. On Wednesday 7th we were pleased to

welcome our new Year 7 students and a few students in Years 8-11. We hope that they will be happy and successful at Bishop Perowne. May I thank you for supporting our College Uniform Policy; students are dressed immaculately and taking a real pride in their appearance. I thank you in advance for working with us to maintain these standards. We welcomed the following new members of staff: Ms Fenner English Department Ms Gorna Mathematics Department Mr Kelham Art Department Mr Morgan Creative Advisor, Arts’ College Cross Curricular and Primary School Projects Mr Swift Senior Science Technician Ms Warner Teaching across the curriculum Mrs Watson Former Local Authority, Mathematics Consultant, Mathematics Department and

Intervention Our year began with a full College Act of Collective Worship in which we reflected on the successes of the past, the present and the future and the unique culture and ethos of Bishop Perowne College as a Church of England school, which has been described by a successive inspections as being ‘outstanding’. In keeping with our tradition, we lit a candle to symbolise the strong, positive influence and role models provided by highly valued former students, including Tony Ballard, Jason Williams and Tom Neathway. I was proud and delighted to share news of our outstanding including 2011 examination results. We concluded with our prayer for this term, John Wesley’s Rule. By Thursday, we had settled quickly into the rhythm of College life, determined that in 2012 we will surpass this year’s examination success and to continue to provide the highest quality of care, guidance and support for our students. Please don’t hesitate to contact our College at any time. No question or problem is too small to raise. You are welcome to visit us on any day to see our College at work. Please telephone my P.A. Mrs Wigley on 01905 746804 if you would like to do so. This year’s Open Day/Open Evening will take place on Thursday, 6

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October. You will be welcome to visit us on this occasion, too. I thank you for your continued support. Ms J Farr Headteacher

"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can,

In all the places you can, At all the times you can,

To all the people you can, As long as ever you can."

John Wesley’s Rule

Summer 2011: Outstanding Examination Results Bishop Perowne is among the top 25% of similar schools nationally

The headline figure shows that 65% of our students achieved at least 5 A* - C grades, including English and Mathematics and a range of academic subjects which are recognised and respected by employers and universities. Over 82% of our students achieved between 5 and 14 A* – C grades. These results belong to the students, parents and staff of the College. We are all very proud of our students’ success. We exceeded the challenging aspirational targets set by the Governors and the Local Authority. Our 11% improvement on our good results of 2010 mean that we are now placed within the top 25% of similar schools nationally. Students surpassed College targets in English, Mathematics and Science and placed us well above national and county averages for students achieving good grades in core academic subjects. Over two thirds of all students made at least three levels of progress in English, Mathematics and Science. One student achieved fourteen A* grades and scored 539 marks out of a possible 540 in English placing her at the top nationally. In addition over forty students achieved between six and twelve top grades in separate subjects. Year 11 were unswerving in their desire the achieve excellent results; they were diligent, showed perseverance and gave generous support to bring about the best for each other. Staff gave unstintingly of their time to create a culture of achievement in which students and their work are highly valued. This excellent news is shared by our local partners the King’s School, Worcester Sixth Form and Worcester College of Technology. Some of our students will benefit from bespoke Sixth Form bursaries provided by the King’s School for Bishop Perowne. We also celebrate outstanding results for Years 9 and 10 who were entered for Mathematics, English and some academic option subjects early. Over half of the students have already achieved C grade or above in English and Mathematics. Of particular note, is the achievement of Sophie Tothill, a Year 7 student who has achieved an A* in Mathematics. We wish to warmly congratulate all those who have achieved so highly and the students of King’s School, Worcester who also achieved excellent results at GCSE and Advanced Level.

We were delighted to receive the following letter from The Rt Revd Dr John Inge, Bishop of Worcester. I have just heard from the Diocesan Director of Education and your Chair of Governors of the outstanding GCSE results achieved by Bishop Perowne pupils. This letter comes to offer my heartfelt congratulations to you, your colleagues and the students themselves for this wonderful achievement about which I was delighted to learn. I hope that you will be kind enough to pass on these congratulations to all concerned.

Our next newsletter will be available on our website at the end of September. If you would prefer a paper copy, please contact reception.

Approved Term Dates Academic Year 2011 / 2012

AUTUMN TERM 2011

TERM STARTS Wednesday, 7

th September 2011

HALF TERM Monday 24

th October 2011 –

Friday 28th October 2011

TERM ENDS Tuesday 20

th December 2011

SPRING TERM 2012 TERM STARTS Thursday, 5

th January 2012

HALF TERM Monday 13

th February 2012 –

Friday 17th February 2012

TERM ENDS Friday 30

th March 2012

SUMMER TERM 2012 TERM STARTS Tuesday, 17

th April 2012

HALF TERM Monday 4

th June 2012 –

Friday 8th June 2012

TERM ENDS Friday 20

th July 2012

Good Friday Friday 6th April 2012 Easter Monday Monday 9

th April 2012

May Day Monday 7th May 2012

Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tuesday 5th June 2012

Teacher Education Days

Monday, 5

th September 2011

Tuesday, 6th September 2011

Friday 21st October 2011

Wednesday 4th January 2012

Monday 16th April 2012

Important Dates: Autumn Term 2011

Date Event

07.09.11 Term starts for students

Photographs

16.09.11 Zip Theatre in College

19.09.11 Year 10 and Year 11 – MFL Exchange Trip to Germany

20.09.11 CAT testing begins for Year 7

06.10.11 Open Day and Open Evening

07.10.11 College opens to students at 10.00am

20.10.11 Half Term Ends for Students

21.10.11 Teacher Education Day

Year 10 and Year 11 Battlefields Trip to France

24.10.11 – 28.10.11 HALF TERM

31.10.11 Second Half Autumn Term Begins

03.11.11 Year 7 Parents’ Evening 7.00pm – 8.30pm

11.11.11 Whole College Service of Remembrance (families are invited to attend)

14.11.11 Community Challenges Week

18.11.11 Children in Need fundraising

24.11.11 Certificate Evening (Year 11 2010 – 2011)

30.11.11 Rock School Gig

01.12.11 – 16.12.11 Year 11 Practice Examinations

08.12.11 Year 8 Parents Consultation 4.00pm – 6.00pm

13.12.11 Carol Service in Worcester Cathedral

14 and 15.12.11 Christmas Dance Show

19.12.11 Community Activities Day

20.12.11 Christmas Eucharist (parents and carers are welcome to attend)

Community Rewards Assemblies

College closes at 12 noon 04.01.12 Teacher Education Day – College closed for students

05.01.12 Spring Term begins for students

Open Tuesday

All parents/carers are reminded ‘Open Tuesday’

Every Tuesday between 3.00 pm-4.00 pm A chance to meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team

without a prior appointment Parents/carers are seen on a first come/first seen basis.

The length of the meeting will depend on the number of people waiting to be seen

The Governors, Headteacher and Staff invite parents of Primary School Pupils to our

OPEN DAY/EVENING To be held on

THURSDAY 6th OCTOBER 2011

The College will be open for visitors at the following times:

9.00am—12.00 noon and

7.00pm—9.00pm