DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

1st October 6.30pm

College Drama Production Blood Brothers

9th October Year 9 History Battlefields Trip leaves

11th October Year 9 History Battlefields Trip returns

16th October Dry Ski Slope training

20th October Week of Year 10 & 11 end of Term 1 English, Maths and Science tests

OPEN EVENING 2014

The College had an amazing turnout to the Open Evening yesterday. The hall was packed to capacity. We estimate that we had an excess of 700 adults and hundreds of children! In the Main Hall, Ms Hughes gave an address emphasising the opportunities available to the pupils who attend St. Bedes both academically and through the co-curricular programmes. Ms Hughes also spoke about how the character and spirituality is developed in each individual. Guests were invited to go around the school, talk to our children and see if there was a match between what she had said and what they saw. Parents and their children then had the opportunity of visiting all areas of the College, including our new Sixth Form block, to see work in the range of subjects offered. They were very complimentary about the environment, the overall level of resourcing and the articulate and engaging pupils. A number of visitors were overwhelmed with the pride the children had for their school, their enthusiasm and confidence. Additional Information forms for prospective Year 7 pupils must arrive in College by 31st October 2014. Parents must also have submitted the Common Application Form to their local authority by that date.

CLIMBING HIGH! Congratulations to Hannah Slaney for getting through to the Semi-Finals at the Youth Climbing World Championship in New Caledonia, just off the Coast of Australia. Hannah was placed 13th in the world. Hannah has been climbing since she was 8 years old, she was selected for the GB lead climbing team in April 2014 and is the current BMC youth climbing series champion. Her enthusiasm, strength and determination have paid off. Despite her achievements and great heights Hannah is always down to earth! Well done. We are indeed very proud of her success. DRAMA PRODUCTION Next Wednesday pupils from Years 8-11 will be performing a version of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers. Year 12 and 13 Performing Arts Btec students have been preparing set, costume, lighting and sound effects. It really has been a whole college effort. Tickets are on sale at break times in school, and will also be available on the night. Prices are: 4 Adult, 2 Child/Concessions and 10 family of 4. We would love to see you there for an evening of theatre, hilarious comedy and high tragedy. To all cast and crew... Break a leg! Mr McGettigan & Miss Calcaterra

HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL This week Ms Hughes had the privilege of interviewing pupils for senior roles within the college. Congratulations to Joseph Gompels and Abigail Gordon who were elected Head Boy and Head Girl.

St Bedes Catholic College

Long Cross, Bristol BS11 0SU

Tel: (0117) 3772200 Fax: (0117) 3772201

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EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES Following on from the success of last year's European Day of Languages, the Modern Foreign Languages Department have organised another day of activities this year which is hoped will continue to raise awareness of other cultures and celebrate our rich diversity. With the help of staff from across the college, there will be a short video showcasing the many and diverse languages spoken by staff outside of the Modern Foreign Languages department. Activities include an international cafe run by our year 12 language students; a lesson in salsa run by a Peruvian teacher and a French film. There are 2 competitions and prizes to be won. Year 7 and 8 have been set the challenge to design a poster to promote the day on the theme of friendship. The second competition is for the whole school and involves some detective work to find 5 French or Spanish idioms and work out their English equivalent. We hope it will be an enjoyable and enriching day for all involved. ART COMPETITION Pupils from St. Bedes have been invited to participate in the latest John Lewis competition Celebrating 150 years of Clifton Suspension Bridge. The deadline for the competition is this Friday. Good luck to all pupils entering the competition.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Term 1 Monday 1 September to Friday 24 October 2014 Term 2 Monday 3 November to Friday 19 December 2014 Term 3 Monday 5 January to Friday 13 February 2015 Term 4 Monday 23 February to Friday 27 March 2015 Term 5 Monday 13 April to Friday 22 May 2015 Term 6 Monday 1 June to Friday 17th July 2015 The College will also be closed to pupils on the following INSET Days: Friday 21 November 2014 Friday 6 February 2015 Friday 1 May 2015 All dates are listed on the website Family Holidays will not be authorised during term time. EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS An extra study period will again be available this academic year in the library from Monday to Thursday until 4.30pm. This is a perfect opportunity for pupils and sixth form students to work independently in a quiet, supervised environment.

ANTI BULLYING PRESENTATION As part of the Personal, Social Education Programme we welcomed pop group Misunderstood to St Bede's last week. Misunderstood gave an inspiring talk to our Year 8 and 9 pupils about ways to protect yourself against cyber-bullying. Pupils were also treated to a 'mini concert.' The event was well received and Misunderstood were delighted with the response from our children. GREAT BAKE OFF Pupils and staff will have a chance to show off their baking skills in the second Great St. Bedes Bake Off. Staff will be competing on Monday 6th October and pupils on Monday 13th October. Participants will bake at home and bring in on the competition day for their chance to win Star Baker. Entry forms and information will be handed out in tutor time. OCTOBER HALF TERM SPORTS CAMPS The St Bede's community sports team will be running a week of sports camps during the October half term from 9am-3pm each day. The sports camps are for boys and girls aged 7-14 and children will be given the opportunity to try new fun sports as well as develop their skills in some more traditional sports. The cost is 10 per day or 45 for the week and a sibling discount is available. For further information or to register please contact Rob Allan, Community Sports Development Officer, on 07825 767582 or email r.allan@stbcc.org. POLITE NOTICE In order to ensure the safety of our pupils, please could you refrain from parking in the coach bays at the beginning and the end of the college day. Thank you.

WISE WORDS Be quick to learn and wise to know.

George Burns

SPaG Matters The heat is affecting the performance. The heat is effecting the performance. X

Effect is a noun meaning outcome, consequence, or appearance. To affect is a verb meaning to transform or to change.

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