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Outstanding Quality of Teaching - Ofsted 2013

The report (which can be accessed via the school and Ofsted website) includes a wealth of accolades, for example:

“Teaching is impressive. Many lessons are outstanding, with real sparkle, and none are inadequate. Very effective teaching is the typical diet for students.”

“Teachers are highly skilled professionals. They plan diligently and are well informed about students. There is a deeply embedded culture of learning.”

“Students work with energy and independence. Across subjects, skills of reading, writing,

speaking and numbers are developed with exceptional skill, care and persistence.”

“Written work is marked to a high standard, with clear advice about next steps to do better. Students act upon this advice.”

Students, as well as teachers and support staff, are highly praised in the Ofsted report.

“Behaviour is very good. In lessons students apply themselves willingly. Around school they are mature and good-humoured.”

“Older students give very good support to younger ones as mentors, prefects, literacy supporters and in sport.”

“Students’ behaviour is mature and courteous. The school is a pleasant place to be; students are proud of it, pride which spills over into positive attitudes to learning.”

“Students can take the initiative for themselves. For instance, the School Council is taken seriously. School Council Representatives attend Senior Leadership Team Meetings and make constructive suggestions for improvement.”

Outstanding Quality of Teaching: Ofsted 2013

As you all know, our school was inspected by Ofsted in March 2013. You will also be aware that a new Ofsted Framework was introduced in September 2012 and that the success criteria for the new framework was much more challenging than that for inspections prior to this date.

I am delighted to inform you that our school achieved a judgement of Outstanding for Quality of Teaching, proving that teaching in our school is of the highest calibre. Nationally, only a small minority of schools inspected under the new Ofsted Framework have achieved this judgement, and Bishop Barrington is one of them!

“Teaching is impressive. Many lessons are outstanding, with real sparkle. Very effective teaching is the typical diet for

students.”

Jackie Gent - Headteacher

Students work with energy and independence

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Outstanding Quality of Teaching

Students’ progress and achievement are also praised, as in:

“Students achieve well; GCSE results have gone up steadily to above the national average.”

“Students make very good progress, from below average when they start at age 11 to above average results when they leave. In English and Mathematics progress has got better year on year. Boys do especially well in examinations and in the standards they achieve in lessons.”

“The main reasons why achievement has improved so well are the support for the students in key skills, that students use well across all subjects, and the success of the headteacher and senior leaders in lifting teaching quality across the school.”

“In English and Mathematics, progress has got better and better year on year. Students make exceptionally good progress in key skills of reading, writing, speaking and number from Year 7 and as they move up the school. The way that students speak with confidence and at length, explaining their answers, is impressive.”

We are also delighted that Leadership and Management of the school was judged to be Outstanding and we are very proud that the report states that:

“Leadership is outstanding. The headteacher, with her senior team, has created a positive climate, shared aims and high expectations.”

“Senior Leaders have built a shared vision that every student can achieve, backed up by practical plans that have had a big impact.”

Teachers are highly skilled professionals. There is a deeply embedded culture of learning

Senior Leaders have built a shared vision that every student can achieve, backed up by practical plans that have had a big impact.

The Inspection Team recognised that School Leaders have:

“Created an open, warm and honest culture where improvement can thrive”

“The level of pride and enthusiasm (of staff) was exceptional, a testimony to the positive ethos senior leaders have created”.

Obviously, we are thrilled with our Inspection Report, and I urge you to read it in its entirety.

May I also assure you that we will not rest on our laurels but will continue to build on these very strong foundations. We will also act upon any advice in the report, for example to continue the drive to improve attendance of some hard to reach groups.

Finally, I would like to pay tribute to parents and carers, who have significantly contributed to our success, as a consequence of valuable, direct and indirect support.

“Indeed, almost all who responded to the Ofsted online survey for inspection said they would recommend the school to others.”

I am absolutely sincere when I describe Bishop Barrington as a “family school”. As the Ofsted Team left, one of the Inspectors turned to me and said:

“You have got something really special here.”

I know that we will all (staff, parents, pupils and governors) uphold this view and I am always aware of how fortunate and privileged I am to be leading such a wonderful school.



School ReadathonWe are proud that we are a Reading School and have been Reading for World Book Day

WE ARE A READING SCHOOL

At Bishop Barrington School we are proud to say that we are a Reading School and our staff recognise just how important it is for students to read regularly.

Across each curriculum area, students are given regular opportunities to read and develop their literacy skills. We know that this helps our students to keep making progress throughout each year and we are already seeing great results.

Our Year 9 students are currently trying to raise as much money as possible to fund a trip to Nepal. To help raise money, our Year 7 students participated in a sponsored Readathon. World Book Day on the 7th March presented us with the perfect moment to begin the sponsored activity, whilst marking an important reading event in the school (and world!) calendar.

At 9 o’ clock on Thursday morning, a representative of every Year 7 form class began reading. Since then, for one week, one student from each form read for one hour, each and every hour of the school day, in the school’s Achievement Centre.

The Readathon has been a great success, with our students enthusiastically taking their turn before passing the reading baton to a classmate. Paula Marley, LSU Coordinator at Bishop Barrington, had this to say about our students, “Throughout the week long Readathon, all year 7 pupils who took part demonstrated outstanding behaviour and

their attitude in supporting this challenge was excellent. Well done to all who participated in this unique event”

Undoubtedly, our Year 7 students have represented the school well in this challenge and we are very impressed and proud of the way in which they enthusiastically took to the task. Here’s hoping that Year 7’s fantastic efforts will benefit Year 9 in their efforts to raise lots of funds for Nepal.

With much more planned for the rest of the school year, it’s safe to say that reading remains a priority at Bishop Barrington School. We will all look forward to the launch of the Bishop Barrington Young Writers’ Award after the Easter Holidays and the opportunity for our students to showcase their amazing writing talents.



Diary DatesImportant up and coming dates for your diary

May6th - May Day Bank Hoilday13th - Year 11 Examinations commence21st - Year 7 Beamish Trip23rd - Year 10 Parents’ Evening27th - 31st - Whit Holiday

June20th - Key Stage 3 Celebration Evening24th - 28th - Year 5 Curriculum Week

July4th - Year 7 Parents Evening9th - Year 8 Parents Evening10th - 12th - Year 6 Induction days22nd - Summer Holidays Start

On Tuesday the 12th of February, poet and novelist, Carolyn Jess Cooke, visited the school to deliver a creative writing workshop to 30 pupils. English teachers were asked to nominate pupils from Years 8 and 9 who had shown an interest in, and flair for, creative writing.

Carolyn, who has received a number of significant awards for

Writing WorkshopPoet and novelist Carolyn Jess Cooke

writing, including a Northern Promise Award, the Tyrone Guthrie Prize for Poetry and a major Arts Council Award, began the session by explaining how she became a successful author.

Pupils were given the opportunity to peruse a selection of Carolyn’s books, including ‘The Guardian

Angel’s Journal’ and ‘The Boy Who Could See Demons’.

Throughout the session, pupils were encouraged to get their creative juices flowing; the results were fantastic! Carolyn was overwhelmed by pupils’ enthusiasm and their excellent behaviour throughout the afternoon. Stories will be on display in Miss Linsley’s classroom.

During our recent Ofsted Inspection, a form tutor period, delivered by two of our Year 11 Literacy Leaders, was singled out for praise by an inspector who observed the session. The two Year 11 students, Mitchell Stamp and Daniel Farmer, deliver weekly literacy sessions to a Year 8 form class. Along with other Year 11 literacy leaders, attached to Key Stage 3 form groups, the boys plan, deliver and assess the literacy lessons.

The Ofsted Inspector stated that he was astonished by the high quality of the teaching and the engagement of the Year 8 pupils. He praised the school for enabling such innovative opportunities for developing leadership skills in our young people. His view is included in our Ofsted Report.

Literacy LeadersTwo Year 11 students deliver weekly literacy sessions praised by Ofsted Inspectors

Daniel Farmer and Mitchell Stamp



The Routes into Languages Roadshow was aimed primarily at Year 9 pupils, and set to inspire, enthuse and raise aspirations, all in the context of Modern Foreign Languages.

A team of polyglots from Northumbria University came to Bishop Barrington to present a diverse and entertaining introduction to continued language learning, giving Key Stage 3 linguists a taste of the tangible benefits that

multilingualism has to offer. As well as participating in language taster sessions in Greek and Albanian, pupils tried their hand at language quizzes and took part in an exciting range of interactive Q&A sessions. This event has fuelled the passion of many of our Key Stage 3 linguists. It will help them develop their knowledge of world culture and also broaden their intellectual curiosity.

In addition to this, four of our budding Year 7 linguists will soon be representing Bishop Barrington at regional level. Over the past five months, Alex Coleman, Lewis Elgy, Michael Fernandez and Ryan Nichols

have been working hard on developing their French spelling proficiency and their knowledge of phonics. They all managed to fight off stiff competition from classmates in the first two rounds of the competition. They did this by correctly spelling a variety of curriculum specific French words under pressure.

As they had to spell entirely in French, this was no mean feat! In the next round, they will compete against winners from other schools in the North East. If successful, they will go on to represent our school and region in the national final to be held in Cambridge. We are sure that they will do us proud.

Routes into Languages A taste of the benefits that multilingualism has to offer

Horrible Histories Trip To the 50sHorrible Histories Club Visit To Beamish Museum

Pupils of the Horrible Histories After School Club were invited to be part of an exciting, new project taking place at Beamish Museum. The museum is creating a 1950s town and our pupils attended workshops to learn what life was like in the North East of England in the 1950s.

Pupils who visited Beamish were given the task of persuading members of the pit village to attend a meeting to save their village from the terrible Category D label. Villages given a Category D would inevitably be demolished and residents would be rehoused to new towns. Pupils did an incredible job, visiting the mine, school, chapel, and residents’ houses, convincing everyone to attend the meeting and sign a petition.

Pupils gained a deep understanding of what life was like in the local area after the Second World War and were able to return to school and produce some excellent work, which was displayed in the Museum during February half term.

Miss Guy said, ‘Horrible Histories After School Club is all about making pupils engaged and excited about history. This opportunity really did bring history to life for the pupils and it was a great

day out. The work produced by the pupils was outstanding. To have it displayed in the Museum, and representing Bishop Barrington School, was a fantastic opportunity!’

The Horrible Histories Club meets every Tuesday after school from 3pm till 4pm, and is open to all Keystage 3 pupils.



On 1st March, five Year 10 and 11 pupils were given the opportunity to enjoy an evening of star-gazing at Kielder observatory. The event was funded by the Ogden Trust.

The observatory sits in the middle of Northumberland’s Kielder Forest, beneath some

Kielder observatoryStar-gazing at Kielder observatory

of the darkest, clearest skies in Europe. Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust and Northumberland National Park are working hard to secure Dark Sky Status for 400 square miles of the Northumberland countryside. This would make it the third largest area of protected dark skies in the world. We are really fortunate to have such an amazing place so nearby.

The pupils were very lucky to have a clear night and the chance to use the two powerful telescopes at the observatory to view deep sky objects such as galaxies that lie millions of light years away. Pupils were also able to get a good view of Jupiter and its moons. In addition, they were given a guide to the constellations visible to the naked eye. They all really enjoyed the experience.

Alice Driscoll is originally from Nottingham. She is currently in her third year of a Physics degree at Durham University and completing a term-long placement at Bishop Barrington as part of one of her modules.

It’s a great opportunity for Alice to do something different from the usual lectures and labs! Each week, Alice will be in to the science department to help out in lessons and will complete a Special Project at the end of the term.

Alice Danielson is in her final year PhD of Astrophysics Research at Durham University and is joining us as an ‘Ogden Scientist in School’. Alice’s work is based on study of very distant galaxies.

During her PhD, she has participated in a wealth of science outreach in local schools and clubs. For the next year Alice will be working with our science teachers, preparing and helping out in science lessons, running a science club and demonstrating to students the many exciting opportunities available to them in science.

New FacesIn the science department

Did you know there are more atoms in one mouthful of water than there are spoonfuls of water in all the world’s oceans? Have you ever wondered why

explosions explode outwards? Or why it feels like we’re standing still, even though we’re travelling around the Sun at more than 60,000 miles per hour?

Our understanding of the world around us is based on physics – if you’ve ever wondered why the sky’s blue, the Sun’s hot, or the stars twinkle, you need to look to physics for the answer.

As a Stimulating Physics Network Partner School, we had the opportunity to host the Ever Wondered Why? Roadshow presented by Bob Kiddle, from the Institute of Physics.

The show was an hour of whizzes and bangs, showing the fun side of physics. It lived up to its intention of enthusing pupils for the subject, helping them see how physics is involved in the world around them and to realise the importance of asking “why?”

Experiments had bottles popping around the room, flame tests showing how we know what stars are made from and optical illusions.

Ever Wondered Why?Whizzes and bangs showing the fun side of physics

Bob Kiddle



As part of the continuing fundraising for the Global Schools Partnership trip to Nepal later in the year, a Burn’s Night Ceilidh was held at Bishop Barrington School. Over 130 people attended and music was provided by the local ceilidh band, “The Scrumpy Badgers”. There was a cake stall, a raffle and the much anticipated Whiskey bottle rolling game!

After plenty of dancing, laughing and merriment, a staggering £1116.64 was raised to help fund the trip. This was far more than we could ever imagine and a huge thank you goes to everyone who supported the night. Watch this space for more fundraising activities!

Burn’s Night Ceilidh Fundraising for the Global Schools partnership

Break Free....

Bishop Barrington helps with raising a fantastic amount of £1461.17 for Comic Relief Day 2013

Bishop Barrington staff and pupils, had a fantastic time, as well as raising a tremendous amount of money for Comic Relief. Events included a special Concert featuring performances such as a Year 11 Dance group (who wanted to Break Free), a Bush Tucker trial and a staff pupil role reversal sketch show.A non-uniform/fancy dress was made even more humorous by the new

Red Nose Day 2013at Bishop Barrington

Leg waxing.... Teenage Kicks...

Ready for the show Its up to you... Role Reversal



Onesie Red Nose Day 2013

Staff Became Students Watch out!

chef in the school Bistro. Mr Finley did a two-hour stint as a punishment for cheating in a staff sausage roll competition. Mr Finley won the completion, but after eating his box of chocolates prize, he confessed that his mam had made his sausage rolls. He did deserve the punishment, but we must admit he is also a good sport.

Bill and Ben the Flower pot.....

Tuck that shirt in!Well Done Everyone.



Lindisfarne Gospels

A number of Year 8 pupils are studying different aspects of Durham Cathedral this year. They have been fortunate enough to take part in a workshop focusing on the Lindisfarne Gospels and seeing first hand one of only five facsimile copies of the gospels ever made.

Workshop focusing on the Lindisfarne Gospels and handwriting skills

The Lindisfarne Gospels is an illuminated manuscript gospel book produced around the year 700 AD in a monastery off the coast of Northumberland at Lindisfarne. The manuscript is one of the finest works in the unique style of Hiberno-Saxon or Insular art, combining Mediterranean, Anglo-Saxon and Celtic elements.

Pupils were engaged with learning about the illuminated letters and how the inks were made. This resulted in them practising their handwriting skills in Latin, using goose feather quills, and learning how to draw basic Celtic knots.

Year 8 designing Celtic knots

Susan Borsberry, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Science, has recently been appointed to the National Higher Level Teaching Assistants’ Assessment Board, which meets termly in London to oversee and monitor the Assessment of HLTAs.

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) work alongside teachers, providing valuable support for teaching and learning activities. HLTAs work right across the curriculum, acting as specialist assistants for specific subjects or departments, or helping to plan lessons and develop support materials. They work closely with teachers, complementing

their role and freeing them to have more time to develop each pupil to his or her potential.

Mrs Borsberry says, ”It is an honour to represent the North of England on the Board which will ensure that standards are maintained and continue to develop, but also to represent Bishop Barrington on a National level.”

Mrs Borsberry was nominated to sit on the Board because of an Outstanding HLTA nomination and having been a Champion HLTA. However, it was also a consequence of demonstrating a continued commitment to the HLTA programme.

Higher Level Appointment Susan Borsberry appointed to the National HLTA Assessment Board

Susan Borsberry



The Year 11 Prom will be held at Jersey Farm County Hotel in Barnard Castle, on Friday 28th June, from 7pm till 11.30pm. Tickets are £25.00 each and can be purchased from the school.

Year 11 Prom

We are very proud that Katie Henry, one of our Year 11 Senior Prefects, was chosen from a broad field to receive one of only ten ‘Lord Glenamara Memorial Prizes’. We nominated Katie, who represents the very best of our school, because of her excellent attitude to learning, her total commitment to school life and her impressive civic contribution.

Katie received the award on 20th January during a high profile, and very exciting, event held at Imperial College in London. The award was presented by Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, and was

attended by many dignitaries, including former secretaries of state. Katie was accompanied by her father, David, and our Acting Chair of Governors, Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. Katie particularly enjoyed conversing with government figures, such as Shirley Williams and Kenneth Baker, during a lavish finger buffet.

Katie is a delightful student, a dedicated member of the Scout/Guides movement and a tireless fundraiser. Her weeks and weekends are devoted to leading and supporting within the Scouting/Guide movement, but also in caring

for her grandfather. Of course, she always aims high in every aspect of her school work.

Speaking of the award, Katie stated, ‘When Mrs Gent nominated me for the award I was totally surprised and did not, for one minute, think I would receive such an accolade. I’m just a normal teenager who tries to do her best. I’ve had a lovely life so far in school, at home and in the Guides. I just like to think I can give something in return.’

We know that Katie will go on to be both successful and caring. We will very much miss her when she leaves Bishop Barrington.

Lord Glenamara Memorial PrizeKatie Henry receives one of only ten ‘Lord Glenamara Memorial Prizes’

David Henry, Katie Henry and Elizabeth Thompson

Michael Gove and Katie



Bishop Barrington School hosted a talk from a member of the House of Lords on Friday 1st March 2013 to encourage students to engage more with the political and parliamentary process. It was one of over 40 visits to schools that took place around the UK to mark the final day of Parliament Week. This was a national initiative to build greater awareness of, and engagement with, parliamentary democracy in the UK.

The House of Lords is independent from, and complements the work of, the House of Commons; the Lords share responsibility for making laws and checking Government action. Bills can be introduced into either the House of Lords or the House of Commons and members of the Lords may also take on roles as Government Ministers.

Baroness Armstrong met with students for an hour to talk about the work and role of the House of Lords. This was followed by a question and answer session on various aspects of the parliamentary process and life at Westminster generally.

Mrs Michelle McCarthy, Senior Teacher and Pupil Personal Development and Wellbeing, said, “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to interact with someone who knows the parliamentary system inside out, as it can sometimes seem far removed from their daily lives. Working with Baroness Armstrong has really helped pupils to make links between their Citizenship learning and real life, reinforcing the message that politics is important and affects us all”.

HOUSE OF LORDS

Bishop Barrington helps celebrate Parliament Week with a visit from Baroness Armstrong

PEERS IN SCHOOL PROGRAMME

The visit was arranged through the Lord Speaker’s “Peers in Schools” programme, which has been running across the UK since 2007 and has so far involved around 50,000 young people. It also saw the programme having made over 1,000 visits to schools

up and down the country since its creation. This continuing outreach programme sends members of the House of Lords into schools and colleges across the country to give talks in support of the Citizenship curriculum.

Baroness Armstrong



The 2013 Dance Show was another fantastic success. For the first time, this year saw the performances over two nights, both selling out. The show featured a range of BTEC Dance performances and group and individual choreography, along with dances created during lunchtime and after school clubs. The next show is scheduled for January/Feburary 2014.

Dance ExtravaganzaShowcasing dance at Bishop Barrington

Dance Showcase Extravaganza

@room24art Instagram is a camera app for your smartphone that enables people to take, personalise and share photographs with other users around the world. The Art Department is trialling the use of Instagram to allow people to stay up to date with the excellent work that goes on in the classroom.

New photos are uploaded everyday and the department follows artists and other art classrooms from every corner of the globe to keep right up to date with contemporary artwork.

Photos are taken on the department iPad, by pupils and staff, and are hash-tagged so users can see other photos on Instagram that are exploring a similar theme. Users can ‘like’ images and pupils enjoy the fact that their work is being seen be a much wider audience.

Follow the Art Department on Instagram @room24art

Pupils Art work is being seen be a much wider audience



February 2013 saw Bishop Barrington Sports College set off on their annual Ski Trip to Les Menuires in France.

Les Menuires is a ski resort in the Belleville Valley of Les Trois Vallées between Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Val Thorens. The resort has 48 restaurants, 39 ski lifts and 62 trails. The resort has advanced ski slopes and beginner slopes. Twenty four pupils from Year 7 to 10 attend the

trip and a fantastic and memorable time was had by all. Pupils were involved in 4 hour ski lessons for 6 days, as well as in evening entertainment such as bum boarding, team challenges and discos. Pupils ranged from total beginners to experienced skiers, all making progress and taking on new challenges every day.

For details on next year’s Ski Trip please see Miss Hepple in PE.

Annual Ski Trip to Les MenuiresBishop Barrington Sports College set off on their annual Ski Trip to Les Menuires in France

Bishop Barrington Ski Trip

The Youth Sport Games organiser contacted our school, which is a dance academy, asking us to be involved in the choreography and the performing of the opening ceremony of the level 3 Youth Sports Games. The selected pupils created, rehearsed and refined their skills over the period of one month, and they performed in front of all the competitors, officials and special guests. The pupils involved were; Laura Provan, Stephanie Callaghan, Megan Burke, Melissa Clarkson, Anna Forster, Jess Shaw, Elliott Woods, Joe Robinson, Andrew Lockey and Jake Loades. They were all fantastic ambassadors of Bishop Barrington, and our recently formed Academy of Dance.

Youth Sports GamesBishop Barrington Academy of Dance open the Youth Sports Games

Bishop Barrington Academy of Dance



Four members of Bishop Barrington Staff took part in the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 16th September 2012. The teachers were running to raise money for Grace House Children’s Hospice.

It was the first time two of the staff had ever taken part in a half marathon. The staff did exceptionally well and raised in excess of £1100. The members of staff were Mr Hudson, Mr Finley, Miss Hepple and Mr Johnson. Thanks to all those who sponsored the runners.

Great North Run

Bishop Barrington Under 16 Boys Table Tennis Team have won their qualifying tournament to reach the Durham Youth Games for 2013. The team of four beat teams from St John’s and Teesdale to qualify for the prestigious Durham Youth Games, held at Maiden Castle and Freemans Quay on Friday 22nd March.

Tom Whittaker, Zak Hutchinson, Carl Draper and Liam Bell won all their games to qualify automatically for the finals. Director of Sport at Bishop Barrington, Mr Johnson, said, “The boys played really well. They showed some real skill and determination to overcome some strong players. They train really hard and this is just reward for all the hard work they put in. A special mention goes to Carl, who is only 14 (Year 9) and is competing against boys nearly 2 years older”. All four boys are members of Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club and Club Coach, Matt Porter, was also on hand to officiate and coach the boys. The team will now take on the best table tennis players in County Durham, hoping to win this competition for the first time.

More table tennis successUnder 16 Boys have won their qualifying tournament

On Saturday 2nd March, six primary school pupils, who attend Bishop Auckland Netball Club, based at Bishop Barrington School, were chosen to be ball girls at the Northumbria V Hertfordshire Mavericks NSL match.

This involved all the girls being positioned at the court side right amongst the action, giving them a taste of high level Netball and allowing them to meet the players at the end of the game.

All six girls thoroughly enjoyed their experience. For more information regarding Bishop Auckland Netball Club, please contact Debbie Hepple on 07843820012

Ball GirlsBishop Auckland Netball Club were chosen to be ball girls



Bishop Barrington Year 10 Netball Team were successful in securing a place at the National Sports Colleges final in March this year. This will see the 8 Year 10 girls, Georgia Donohue, Emily Hardie, Rebecca Dunn, Laura Vickers, Megan Kennedy,

Netball National Finals Year 10 Netball team securing a place at the National Sports Colleges Final

Emily Steel, Emily Maughan and Ellen Dinning, travel down to London and compete in the National Finals.

All eight girls have worked extremely hard in the build-up to the National Final. After a fantastic day of Netball in the Regional round in November, the girls finished 3rd, securing their place. This is the first time Bishop Barrington has been represented on a National platform in Netball. We are extremely proud of all of the girls who have shown determination and dedication to achieve their goal.

Year 10 Netball Team

Three of our students, Liam Bell, Tom Whittaker and Zak Hutchinson, have been selected to represent County Durham in a tri-nations Table Tennis competition in Hungary.

This year, Bishop Barrington School will represent Durham. It is the first time Bishop Barrington has been represented.

The annual multi sport/cultural exchange tournament involves schools from three different areas, Durham, Somme (France) and Szolnok (Hungary).

Matt Porter, of Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club and Head Coach, has said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for the three students to be further involved with Table Tennis at a higher competitive level”

Tri-Nations Table Tennis TournamentThree students represent County Durham in Hungary

Zac Hutchinson, Matt Porter, Tom Whittaker and Liam Bell

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