Prayer Theme: Peace One Day

Prayer Lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead us from despair to

hope. From fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. We make this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Chaplaincy Lectionary Readings : 31st Week of Ordinary Time Monday: Year 9 Mass of Remembrance practice (hall P4 and 5) Tuesday: St. Wilibrord Year 9 Finch Morning prayer (Chapel 8.55 am) Year 9 Mass of Remembrance (hall P2) Wednesday: Chaplaincy Representatives to conclude CAFOD Campaign (Chapel 11.05 am) Thursday: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Year 11 Finch Morning prayer (Chapel 8.55 am) Friday: Pope St. Leo the Great Year 7 Finch Morning prayer (Chapel 8.55 am) Key Events & Activities Monday Year 9 and Year 11 reader practice (Chapel 12.30pm) Jasmine Anderson-Shepherd, Louis Reilly, Orna Murphy-Horton, Natalie Davison SVP meeting all members (Chapel 3.15 pm) Tuesday (Break) Head Boy/Head Girl and Year 9 readers to meet in the Conference room for light refreshments with our guests.

Chaplaincy Notices

15 Minutes Peace (Wednesdays in the Chapel from 12.30 - 12.45 pm) Join Paula and Fr. David for a brief reading of the Gospel of the Day and open discussion for 10-15 minutes. Queue jump passes are available for meals from the Qube and Reward Stamps will be given for attendance and contribution.

Pupil Bulletin 6th November (Week A)

Sport – Fixtures & Practices Monday: Table tennis (hall 8.00 am) Volleyball all years (lunchtime) Netball Years 9,10 and 11 (after school)

Netball Year 8 fixture (after school) Football Year 7 A and B v LSA (h) Tuesday: Table tennis (hall 8.00 am) Badminton Year 7 and 8 (lunchtime) Year 11 handball at Carr hill Year 7 netball training (after school)

Wednesday: Table tennis (hall 8.00 am) Handball all years (lunchtime) Dance (lunchtime)

Year 8 Lancashire cup at Archbishop Temple

Thursday: Table tennis (hall 8.00 am) Trampolining (lunchtime) Badminton Years 9,10 and 11 (lunchtime) GCSE practical catch-up (lunchtime) Girls’ football (after school) Year 9 netball (h) v LSA Friday: Table tennis (hall 8.00 am) Trampolining Year 7’s only (lunchtime) Clubs and practices finish between 4.15 and 4.30pm. All welcome

Chaplaincy Notices continued

STAMPBede Appeal - Brian House Hospice Did you know that the stamps you receive on your letters at home can be recycled? You can bring all of your used stamps into school and place them in the envelope in your form room or in the post box in the SLC. They can then be recycled and exchanged for money which is used to purchase vital medical equipment for terminally ill children in Brian House Hospice. CAFOD Harvest collections October 2017 The Soup Lunch raised £129 with additional money collected from the coin boxes in forms. This will be used by CAFOD to purchase vaccines, shelter and supplies for communities and families devastated by recent weather disasters. Year 9 Mass of Remembrance (Tuesday 7th P2 hall) The following pupils will be involved in the presentation of the Year 9 Mass of Remembrance: Michael Daly, Lydia Pearson, Rory Donnelly, Catherine McGinty, Gabriel Ward, George Smith, Ellie Owen, Ella Holliday, Freya Allen, Niamh McNulty. Volunteers must practise their readings over the half-term break in preparation for the practice and Mass in the first week back after the holiday.

Clubs and Activities Monday Numeracy drop-in for all years (Room 9 lunchtime) Tuesday Chess Club (Room 18 lunchtime) Allotment Club (meet Mrs Elston in reception at 12.40 pm unless it’s raining) Thursday Allotment Club (meet Mrs Elston in reception at 12.40 pm unless it’s raining)

callous

adjective

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Synonyms: apathetic, heartless, cold-blooded, unsympathetic

Antonyms: caring, compassionate, sympathetic, merciful

Example: The dog ignored the girl's pleas as he continued a callous assault on her homework.

Your challenge: Create the most interesting, lively and imaginative sentence you can using this word. Submit your entry in the box in the SLC. Because the week before the break was a short one, the results from the previous competitions will be published in the next bulletin.

Year Notices All years: Tuesday Citizenship (P2) Year Councils: Please discuss the findings of the survey about Firefly and ensure that your School Council reps have clear information to bring to the next School Council on 22nd November. Year 11: Revision classes: Please note that we are moving to a fortnightly schedule for revision classes (Week A and Week B) to minimise clashes between subjects. See the sheet on the next page for more Information.

Week A Year 11 GCSE Revision Rota—Core Subjects

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Science Higher 3.20 Physics - CHA

Maths Higher 3.20 – 11x1 - EBI, 11x2 - MSH, 11x3 - HPE

Science Higher 3.20 Chemistry – VWA

English Lunch – 11x1 – STA 11x2 – SJO 11x3 – SBL 11y2 – SBE 11y4 – ABA 3.20 – 11x2 – SJO 11x3 – SBL 11y1 – NRO 11y2 – SBE 11y3 - HHO

Science Higher 3.20 Biology – KSH

Science Foundation 3.20 Chemistry – BMA

Maths Foundation 8.20 – 11y1 - PJA Lunch – 11y2 - DYO 3.20 – 11y3 - CRO

Science Foundation 3.20 Biology – CCO

Science Foundation 3.20 Physics - GSM

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 Progress Tests Pupils in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 are completing Progress Tests in English, Maths and Science. Information to support revision and preparation for these tests is available in the resource area for those subjects on Firefly.

Subject Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11

English Week beginning 23rd Oct/6th Nov Reading How is a Character presented in a fairytale or children’s story?

Week beginning 23rd Oct/6th Nov Reading A comparison essay based on two non-fiction extracts (AQA Lang Paper 2, Q4)

Week beginning 23rd Oct/6th Nov Writing Narrative writing based on war and/or conflict (AQA Eng Lang – Paper 1)

Week beginning 23rd Oct/6th Nov Writing Transactional based on character or themes from Shakespeare

Mock exams

Maths Week beginning 23rd Oct Catch-up 6th Nov 7 sets 1,2 and 3 Unit 1 – Analysing and displaying data Unit 2 – Number skills 7 sets 4,5 and 6 Unit 1 - Analysing and displaying data Unit 2 – Number skills

Week beginning 23rd Oct Catch-up 6th Nov 8 sets 1,2 and 3 Unit 1 - Factors and primes Unit 2 – Working with powers 8 sets 4,5 and 6 Unit 1 – Number Unit 2 – Area and volume

Week beginning 23rd Oct Catch-up 6th Nov 9 sets 1,2 and 3 Unit 1 – Number Unit 2 – Algebra 9 sets 4,5 and 6 Unit 1 –Number Unit 2 – Area and volume

Week beginning 23rd Oct Catch-up 6th Nov 10x1,2,3 and y1 Unit 1 – Number Unit 2 – Algebra 10y2,3, 4 Unit 1 – Number Unit 2 - Algebra

Mock exams

Science Wed 8th Nov Please refer to Firefly and the letter you and your parents have received for full details.

Fri 10th Nov Please refer to Firefly and the letter you and your parents have received for full details.

Thurs 9th Nov Please refer to Firefly and the letter you and your parents have received for full details.

Tue 24th Oct Please refer to Firefly and the letter you and your parents have received for full details.

Fri 25th Nov Please refer to Firefly and the letter you and your parents have received for full details.

General Notices British Values (Freedom) Remembrance: During this week, we will join the country in remembering and honouring those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom with Sunday, 12th November being the day when the nation comes together through services and ceremonies to 'remember'. Year 9 will participate in the annual Mass of Remembrance on Tuesday, 7th November during period 2. Poppies will be on sale in school during the week and it would be good to see the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal particularly well supported by Year 9 wearing them for the Mass. Mass of Remembrance: During period two on Tuesday, 7th November, Year 9 will be attending the Mass of Remembrance in the hall. Please report to your form rooms at the start of period two where you will leave bags and belongings before being escorted to the hall in silence by your form tutors. You will sit where directed with Bamber, Beesley and Cottam on the left hand side of the hall and Finch, Harcourt and Haydock on the right.

Act of Remembrance: On Friday, 10th November at 11:00 am, we will observe a period of silence to remember all those who have died in conflict. A bell will ring at the start and end of this period of time which should be observed with great respect for those who have given us so much. Progress Tests: You will already have been told about the first set of Progress Tests by your teachers in English, Maths and Science and many of you will have already completed some of them. There is information and revision resources on Firefly for each subject. An outline of what you are being assessed on is on the attached sheet. Firefly and 'phone app: It is good that many of you are using the Firefly app on your mobile 'phones. It is important to be aware that you must also refer to the homework task section using your device because there will usually be more detailed information that you will need on there. (Advance notice) Friday, 17th November (Early closure): Please note that the school closes at 12.25 pm on Friday, 17th November. No lunches will be served on this day.

Mr. Grice Welcome back to what will be a very busy and enjoyable second half to the Autumn Term. I hope that you have returned refreshed from the half-term break and are ready to make a very positive contribution to every aspect of your lives at school being proud of ‘Being a Bede’.