DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Friday 22nd November INSERVICE DAY

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING The College was abuzz with activity and questions at Thursday evenings well attended Open Evening. The event started with Ms Hughes giving a clear overview of what should be prioritised in selecting a Sixth Form College and the A Levels that will be best tailored towards the next stage, be it university or otherwise. To this end, she stressed St Bedes sees itself as providing an aspirational Sixth Form. If the Russell group is to be considered, choices are strategised from the outset. It was the current and returning Sixth Formers who gave the best insight into life in the Sixth Form. The panel gave honest, thought provoking and good humoured responses to reflect the situation as they find it at St Bedes. Other students took the initiative to run tours, provide refreshments and generally share their experiences which were particularly relevant to those showing interest in applying from outside our upper school. Application forms and further information can be accessed by contacting Mr Strange, Head of Sixth Form at the College who will be delighted to let you have curriculum details and answer any questions you may have. Closing date for applications is 31

st December 2013

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL In the last couple of weeks of Term 1, 30 year 10 actors and one lighting technician took part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival by performing a version of Romeo and Juliet at the Redgrave Theatre in Clifton. The piece had Dance sequences, sword fights, family feuds and lover's exchanges, but what was most impressive was the cast's engagement with the beautiful Shakespearean language. The piece was an overwhelming success, loved by organisers of the festival as well as our paying audience. Well done to all involved. CHARITY DAY Pupils and staff dressed in House Colours last Friday to raise money for Children In Need and Philippines Typhoon appeal. We have raised a total of 1,000! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this disaster. PARIS 2014 Good news! The trip to Paris in March 2014 is going ahead and letters will be sent out shortly for the second instalment.

SENIOR MATHS CHALLENGE On Thursday 7th November, 2 Year 12 and 4 Year 11 pupils took part in the Senior Maths Challenge. Michael Savery achieved a Gold certificate, and goes through to the next round. Freya Buckley-Stait achieved a Silver. Abigail Mounter and Ella Hjarne achieved a bronze certificate, while Alex Selway and Louise Mason came very close, with strong scores. Well done to all these pupils! A NIGHT AT THE OPERA! On the 5

th

November, most people were out in the cold watching fireworks! However many Key Stage 4 pupils and their teachers had a much better time! We went to the Bristol Hippodrome to see world renowned opera Tosca written by Puccini. Although I expected to be bored by the three hour long performance, I was captivated by the entire show and kept on the edge of my seat, despite not being able to see the subtitles! I think that everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we are looking forward to our next trip to the Hippodrome to see West Side Story in January. Ben Whitfield COMPETITION WINNER Congratulations to Year 11 pupil Cameron Collins who was one of two winners in a recent competition in the Independent newspaper. He was asked to write 100 words on "We should remember the First World War because...". Cameron received a signed Michael Morpurgo book and an offer of two tickets to see 'Warhorse' in London. Well done, Good work! ACCESS TO BRISTOL Seven of our Year 12 pupils have been given a wonderful opportunity by the University of Bristol to participate in the Access to Bristol course this year. This will benefit them both in terms of their preparation for university life and will mean that they are guaranteed the offer of a place at the University.

WISE WORDS The one who listens is the one who understands.

African Proverb

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NEWSLETTER 168 21st November 2013 2010

CBBC JUNIOR BAKE OFF COMPETITION On the 5th August 2013, I was in the Bake off Tent, competing with 3 other Junior Bakers to claim a place in the semi- final of Junior Bake Off. I was privileged to meet 2 of the most successful Master Bakers in the UK, Mary Berry and James Martin, who judged both challenges. The

technical challenge consisted of making an immaculate melt in the middle chocolate fondant, topped with a raspberry coulee. After this came the Show Stopper Challenge which was to create a jungle themed cake. I decided to focus on just one jungle animal for my cake ... The Monkey! I baked a banana cake and shaped it into a monkey, after this I decorated it with chocolate butter cream, edible food paint and fondant icing bananas. The judges liked my cake and also gave me some constructive feedback, so that I would be able to develop my baking skills even further. The show was broadcast on the CBBC channel on 12th November 2013, and even though I didn't win, it was an amazing opportunity, and I enjoyed every second of it! Ann Biju, Year 8 PRIMARY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT On Thursday 14th November the Community Sports Team organised a basketball tournament for primary schools in North Bristol as part of the National School Games initiative. The event was supported by the Bristol Flyers Basketball club who sent down a team of players to referee and officiate. Five schools attended with over eighty boys and girls getting the opportunity to play basketball against each other, some for the very first time. The schools that took part on the day were Avon Primary, Elmlea Juniors, Westbury Park, St Bonaventures and Henleaze Juniors, whose 'B' team ran out the eventual winners. The next event in the primary school games calendar is the Sports Hall Athletics taking place over two days after school on November 27th and 28th. FREE SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FOOTBALL The St Bede's Community Sports Team, in partnership with the FA's Just Play programme, are offering 10 weeks of free adult Sunday morning football here at St Bede's. The sessions start on Sunday 24th November from 11am-12pm and will take place indoors in the sports hall and are aimed at anyone aged 30. For further information please call Rob Allan, Sports Development Officer, on 07825 767582 or 0117 3533364. YEAR 11 PROM A reminder that next years prom will be held at Redwood Hotel and Country Club on Friday, 27th June. A one-off payment of 25.00 is now required as soon as possible please, this will include a welcome cocktail, buffet supper and disco until 12.00 midnight. This is the same venue as last year as it was such a success. SPORTS FIXTURES

All our Sports Fixtures are now available on our website.

CATENIAN PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST In the last issue of our Newsletter we were delighted to inform you that Ben Whitfield and Alex Selway were awarded 1

st and 3

rd place respectively in the Catenian Public Speaking

Contest. Clifton Diocese has also shared this news. Please do take a look. www.cliftondiocese.com/generalnews/catenian-public-speaking-contest-2013 SWITCH OFF FORTNIGHT From 25th November - 9th December St Bede's will be taking part in Switch Off Fortnight. This is a scheme that encourages children to switch off appliances when they are not being used and to ensure that any appliances left on standby are turned off at the wall as they are still using energy! The Eco Club will be going around the school to make sure that teachers are not being wasteful of energy in their classrooms and we will be running some activities that will promote this cause. We encourage everyone at home to be mindful about turning off lights and appliances when not in use. Hopefully there will be some Eco-minded students to help remind you to save energy and money! FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE AT THE COLSTON HALL Congratulations to Year 7 pupil Hannah Davies who recently performed at The 2013 Festival of Remembrance at the Colston Hall. Hannah plays Bb Clarinet and is the youngest member of the Royal Air Forces Concert Band based in Locking Village. Well done Hannah.

ROTARY YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION Congratulations to Rhia Bebbington, Mark Thorn and Chris Tunks who last night competed in the Rotary Young Chef competition. Toby Gritten, Head Chef from 'The Pumphouse' restaurant was there to judge the dishes and give out awards. Chris came third in the District competition and Rhia and Mark were both awarded special commendations for their dessert dishes. Mark made a lime and coconut souffle (an extremely high skill to pull off under competition pressure) and Rhia made a chocolate fondant which Toby said was worthy of being served in his restaurant. Well done. RECREATIONAL SPORT CLUB Recreational club is now up and running pupils in Year 7 and 8. Pupils can participate in a variety of sports on offer. Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm. ST BEDES SWIMMING TEAM Please could all pupils who would like to be considered for the Swimming team, bring your times and date of birth to the PE office by 4

th December 2013.

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