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16 Dec 2019
Reminder for all Parents/Guardians/Carers of Year 7 and 8 Confirmandi This is a reminder for all Confirmation Enrolment Forms need to be handed in to either OLMC Parish Office or St Peter’s Presbytery Bromsgrove by January 10th 2020 latest. Please ensure your completed signed and dated form is handed in before this date. Parents Meeting Slides Nov 2019
16 Dec 2019
On Friday, Year 8 pupils were involved in a Careers Day, with people from lots of different professions coming into school. In the morning, each class spent 20 minutes with someone from a different area of work. They learnt about the journeys the individuals have gone through to get to where they are today. The asked many insightful questions about the different roles and thoroughly enjoyed the day. They then followed this by researching the career they want to follow when they leave school. The children looked at the qualifications required for their chosen career, the starting salary they could expect to earn and what the job entails. In the afternoon, Year 8 pupils gathered to listen to Nuno Ferreira discuss his role as a Project Manager Officer. We would like to thank everyone who came in to help with the day. Thanks to Nuno Ferreira-Project Manager Office, Jeff Douglas-Engineer, Emma Clarke-Class Catering, Nicki Smith-NHS Nurse, representatives from Redditch Fire Department, the police and PCSOs. It was a highly successful day and we look forward to hosting another Careers Day in the future. If you would like to be involved in future Career Days, please let Mr Evans know.
16 Dec 2019
Monday (16 December) is our second SMVSC day of the year, where we collapse the timetable to cover our PSHE curriculum. Below is a brief outline of the topics that will be covered during the day by each year group. The theme for this day is bullying, which may include a range of concepts- including physical, cyber bullying, social media, prejudice and also includes a session to Year 6 and 8 about Loan Sharks. You may wish to have discussions in advance with your children so that they and yourselves have an awareness about what they will be learning. For more detailed information please look at our website curriculum maps for a more thorough outline of what each lesson will entail. Year 5: Bullying and the types of bullying – including what they should do if they or someone else is bullied. Social media – Including how bullying can take place online and how to use social media safely. Cyber safety – staying safe online. Year 6: Bullying – Understanding the different forms of bullying an how to deal with this Cyber Safety – How to stay safe online Social Media – Age restrictions of Social media and how to use this safely. National Identities – appreciation for different cultures. Loan Sharks – Understanding what a loan shark is and how this can affect their families. Year 7: Bullying – Understanding the different forms of bullying an how to deal with this Cyber safety – how to use the internet safely. Social Media (2 sessions) A session led by the police on Anti-Social Behaviour and Consent (in context of sending messages on social media) Year 8: Anti-Social Behaviour – how this can affect themselves and others (peers and society) Bullying – Forms of bullying and what they can do if themselves…
13 Dec 2019
Today, our Year 7 extended football team took to the stage to compete in a friendly football tournament. The tournament was competed in really good spirits and they boys showed some really great sportsmanship. They finished the day winning 2 games, drawing 1 and losing 1 so a really good effort from all the boys! Well done to Chance, Matthew, George, Hayden, Charlie, Cyprian and Kaif for all their efforts!
Clubs for the week ahead 16-20 December 2019
13 Dec 2019
Thanks to everyone who donated goods for our Christmas Hampers. These will be given to Mrs Osborne to distribute amongst the community.
13 Dec 2019
St Bede’s Festive Wear Day is on Wednesday 18 December and all monies raised will be donated to the Midlands Air Ambulance.
We would like to give a big ‘Thank you’ to the Ipsley Women’s Institute who have donated a sizeable amount of Lego to St. Bede’s. This will allow us to develop our provision for pupils with communication and interaction difficulties further. The Lego was presented to Mr West at the recent Christmas meeting.
11 Dec 2019
If your child is going on the Year 6 Panto trip or Year 5 Cinema trip, please ensure they bring in a coat/waterproof as they are walking up and the forecast is for rain.
11 Dec 2019
On Monday, the pupils were tasked with making a dessert in an hour to be served to members of staff and Class Catering What a fine job they did! Millionaires shortbread, vanilla and strawberry cheese cake and Nutella cookies went down so well by all who attended!! #hospitality
9 Dec 2019
Fantastic Form Group Reading Minutes, data for past 30 days, 7th Nov until 6th December. 5CAL 61 minutes 6DST 32 minutes 7KBR 30 minutes 8SEV 41 minutes
Library Data Friday 29 November to Thursday 5 December 2019
Squad: Archie, Cobi, Zach, Tymon, Billy, Bartosz, Jamel, Cyprian, Peter, Harry, George. After qualifying for the finals a while ago the team gave a great performance in the finals but were denied the gold medal due to Walkwood scoring a late goal against Birchensale. With Walkwood scoring five against Birchensale, this meant they won the competition by a single goal. The team can feel extremely proud of themselves for their efforts, knowing that they had come so close. Results on the night St Bede’s 0 Walkwood 0 St Bede’s 4 Birchensale 0 Walkwood 5 Birchensale 0
Clubs for the week ahead 9-13 December 2019
6 Dec 2019
The use of mobile phones by pupils is prohibited in school. If a pupil is found to be using their mobile phone in school, it will be confiscated by a member of staff and placed in reception. An adult must then collect the phone from reception. Reception is open from 8.15am-4.15pm. If a pupil persistently attempts to use their phone in school, parents and carers will be contacted and pupils will be required to hand their phone in at reception each morning.
6 Dec 2019
On Tuesday night, our Year 8 boys travelled back to Arrow Vale for the second of their Year 8/9 pool games. The boys were up for the fight, yet again, and came out on the court all guns blazing, matching both Arrow Vale and Trinity Year 9 teams in every area in the first halves respectively. In the second half, the boys struggled to maintain the required level, particularly against taller and stronger opposition. They lost both games in the end but showed some real positives ready for the start of the Year 8 District League after Christmas! Well done to Jacob, Gero, Joe, Oliver, George, Cameron, Preston, Oliver, Alvin and Dhanush for their hard work and continued commitment to school basketball.
5 Dec 2019
Holy Season of Advent 2019 On Sunday the worldwide Church celebrated the First Sunday in Advent. We are now in the new Church Year and we have also begun our individual Advent journeys. Happy New Year! Advent is roughly four weeks of personal and spiritual preparation. As we aim to make more room in our hearts and lives for God by prayer, reflection and acts of kindness towards those in need, our hearts and lives become more ready to welcome the new-born Jesus into our lives anew at Christmas. May He find in us a warm welcome and our hearts fit and prayerfully ready for Him to make His home within. Jesus said, “So stay awake, because you do not know the day when your master is coming…. therefore, you too must stand ready because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Matthew 24:40, 44 We need to be prepared. How exactly do we do this? We can try and make more time for God each day through prayer, attending Mass, going to extra little services/Bible studies/prayer events taking place in our parishes. We can mark the passing of Advent with a Jesse Tree or an Advent Candle/Spiritual Advent Calendar which reflects the Birth of Jesus – the real meaning of Christmas. We can also begin by saying special Advent Prayers. Our Liturgical colour here is now purple. Each Form group has an easy to follow Advent Calendar and Advent prayers/reflections and resources are available to all classes. Each prayer area is draped in purple and reflects the season of prayerful waiting for the coming of Jesus. The prayer themes for the rest of this term have been produced to help us pray well and reflect upon the coming of our Loving Saviour to…
5 Dec 2019
Two of our pupils were very lucky to take part in this amazing event: The Snowman with the Orchestra of St John. Here is a write up by Erin Rooney, who alongside with Beth Mudge enjoyed taking part: “On Saturday 30th of November I sang two songs with the Mount Carmel choir and the Orchestra of St Johns Church. We sang ‘We’re Walking in the Air’ and ‘Little Drummer Boy’. We sang in two part harmony for the Snowman. I felt really happy and proud of myself and Beth. It was a nice way to start Advent , it was really fun.”
5 Dec 2019
We entertained with some carol singing at the Alex hospital yesterday, such friendly staff and kind patients. Thanks for having us, we loved singing with you all Well done St Bede’s Singers!
The last day of the Book Fair is tomorrow, Thursday 5 December Pupils are invited to come to the library at lunch time to buy books and stationery. Stationery prices start at 50p and books are from £2 Commission made from the Book Fair is used to purchase new Books for our Library for pupils to enjoy.
4 Dec 2019
We are looking into holding a Careers Day at school. If anyone would be interested in coming in to school to talk to pupils about their job for between 30-45 minutes, could you please contact Mr Evans via email office@st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk Thanks very much
4 Dec 2019
If Year 8 pupils wish to take their Christmas Cakes home then they should pay, on ParentPay, by 11 December 2019.
KS3 Hockey is cancelled tomorrow due St Bede’s hosting a Badminton Tournament.
3 Dec 2019
Congratulations to Kayden Colclough 6DSt who won the Snowman Christmas Cake. Don’t forget, you can buy tickets for the Rudolph Christmas Cake, proceeds to got to Midlands Air Ambulance. Tickets are on sale at break time in the hall – £1 per strip.
3 Dec 2019
It was a real pleasure working with executive chef Steven from Class Catering yesterday. He discussed how he became a chef, the realities of the job and why it is a great business to get into. He also demo’d and helped the pupils make a fresh stir fry and jerk chicken with rice and peas!
Please come along and buy tickets to win this amazing 8″ Christmas Cake, donated to school by Class Catering. Cost £1 per strip. Winner will be drawn today!
29 Nov 2019
This Friday is was the turn of our Year 7s to compete in the District Indoor Athletics Competition. All our pupils did really well, and taking part in a variety of track and field events, collecting points for the team. The girls team, made up of Grace, Teagan, Kalais, Georgia, Grace, Alicia, Frankie and Shona, did really well and there are plenty of improvements to be made for next year, they finished 3rd place overall! The boys team, made up of Simba, Cyprian, Freddy, Hayden, George, Rehan, Ewan and Owen, again performed really well and managed to finish 2nd overall! All our pupils did their very best and were an asset to the school, well done all!
29 Nov 2019
Yesterday saw a selection of girls from Year 5 compete against other school’s in a District 7-a-side Football Tournament. Up first was Woodfield who, after a competitively even game, scored an equaliser in the dying minutes to make the final score 2-2. Up next was Walkwood, who were just as competitive. After a tightly contested game, it was us who broke the deadlock, finishing the game at 1-0. Their final game was against Ipsely school, who were also having a very successful start to the tournament. Ipsley took the spoils in this game and were the deserved tournament winners. This meant that St Bede’s came second overall which is a fantastic achievement for all involved. Most importantly, the weather didn’t get anybody down and every team member didn’t give up in every game. Brilliant effort and results!
Clubs for the week ahead 2-6 December 2019
29 Nov 2019
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29 Nov 2019
To help support positive mental health in school, and in light of the dark mornings and early dark nights, we have decided to put in place five SAD (seasonal affective disorder) afternoons to allow pupils and staff to experience more sunlight. These will take place on days school feel appropriate and when the sun is shining, and will consist of a 15 minute break between Lesson 4 and Lesson 5. Our first afternoon will take place today!
28 Nov 2019
First Week of Advent 2019 Jesus is the Prince of Peace “In the days to come…. He will wield authority over the nations and adjudicate between many peoples; these will hammer their swords into ploughshares, their spears into sickles. Nation will not lift sword against nation, there will be no more training for war.” Isaiah 2:4,5 We are now approaching the holy Season of Advent. These are special weeks of prayer and spiritual preparation for us to celebrate the joyful feast of Christmas. We will remember again the first coming of Jesus, the Prince of peace to our world. Jesus is coming back again and He will be looking into the lives of all who follow Him to see if He can find the fruits of the Holy Spirit in our lives, one of which is the fruit of peace. Our world is desperate for peace and for stability to come especially to those parts of our world where there is war, famine and disease. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. In the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 9, we read of this being one of the many titles of the Messiah, the Chosen One of God. Jesus is our Messiah and He is the Word of the Father now in flesh appearing. ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ Isaiah 9:6 As we begin the beautiful season of Advent, the joyful Season of Love, we remember when the Treasure of Heaven, the Babe of Bethlehem, Our Lord Jesus was born for us at Christmas. At His Birth, a new world order was established which had been planned by the Father…
School Shop Christmas Stock 2019
28 Nov 2019
Yesterday evening, the Year 5 boys’ football team were involved in the District Competition. The group stage saw us win all 3 games against Ipsley (2-1), Woodfield (5-0) and Astwood bank (2 -0). Jude was our top scorer and led well from the front, with Elijah dominating and leading from the back and protecting Harry in goal. Though to the semi final as group winners saw us face Birchensale – despite conceding a goal, the boys heads stayed held high and we went on to win 3 – 1. Alex F and Romeo joined in on the scoring! A tough final lay ahead with Walkwood being our opponents. The final was a tough, closely contested game, with chances either end – the breakthrough came with 20 seconds to go when Romeo found a gap in Walkwood’s defence and slotted it home in the bottom corner. An outstanding tournament – winning all games and only conceding only two goals! Congratulations to Harry, Elijah, Tyree, Andrew, Alex, Alex, Romeo, Vikhram and Jude.
KS2 Athletics Club Thursday after school cancelled due to clash with sports fixture.
26 Nov 2019
Huge thank you to Stephen at @StoneManorHotel for letting us come and see your amazing hotel! The group looked at the endless career opportunities in hospitality and catering. I am sure some of these will be coming back looking for a job in a few years time! #bedesmasterchef
26 Nov 2019
Top Form Reading Minutes Display 😊 in our library. Well Done; 5CAL; a massive 59 minutes per day 6DST; an impressive 22 minutes per day 7KBR; an outstanding 21 minutes per day 8EVA; a gigantic 33 minutes per day Fabulous! Who’ll be on the leader board next week?
Please see below the race times for the KS2 Cross Country event on Friday 6 December @Birchensale school playing fields. 2.00pm Year 5 Girls Race 2 laps (approx. 1600m) 2.10pm Year 5 Boys Race 2 laps 2.20pm Year 6 Girls Race 2 laps 2.30pm Year 6 Boys Race 2 laps
Library Data Friday 15 to Thursday 21 November 2019
22 Nov 2019
Today, we took over 60 Key Stage 3 pupils to Abbey Stadium to take part in the District CrossCountry event. All our pupils did us so proud, particularly as the conditions were not great for the event. Everyone ran really well, without stopping, keeping going the whole time! Well done to all our pupils involved!! A particular mention to our pupils that have qualified for the next round, Hayden winning the Year 7 boys, Grace coming 2nd for the Year 7 girls, Eliza who came 7th and Danni who finished 8th for the Year 8 girls and, finally, to Noah who didn’t qualify but finished the best out of our boys in 19th place! A huge thank you and well done to all our pupils!
The closing date for payments for the Christmas Disco, on Wednesday 18 December, is tomorrow
Clubs for the week ahead 25-29 November 2019
22 Nov 2019
Below are the start times for the races this afternoon: Year 8 Girls 1.30pm Year 8 Boys 1.50pm Year 7 Girls 2.10pm Year 7 Boys 2.25pm
