St.

Bede's Catholic College

Specialist Science and Sports College
Issue 198 12th June 2015 T: 0117 377 2200 E: contact@stbedescc.org W: www.stbedescc.org
OLIVER

Over 180 pupils were involved in our college production of

Lionel Bart's seminal musical Oliver on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week. Pupils have been rehearsing for months
and their singing, acting and dancing talents were on full display
in the memorable songs as Consider Yourself,
Oom Pah Pah, and As Long as He Needs Me. Pupils were
involved in band, art direction, set design, stage management,
lighting and sound. The audience on both evenings joined us in
congratulating the entire cast and crew for a wonderful
performance.

YEAR 8 STEM DAY

The Technology department was bustling last week as year 8 pupils spent the day with
Scientists and Technologists from UWE Bristol for a day of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths.
The different ways in which the pupils chose to approach tasks were as varied and
excellent as the projects themselves, and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Congratulations to Sneha Thomas, Matthew Richardson and Ciaran Penney who
successfully cracked the DNA code breaking competition.

GREAT BRITAIN ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS TRIAL

Congratulations to year 9 pupil Kenedi Cross who last weekend was invited to trial
for the Great Britain Acrobatic Gymnastics Squad.
Kenedi, who is a member of Harriers Acrobatic Gymnastics at Patchway, started
Gymnastics at the age of 4 and currently trains 12 hours a week. If successful at the
trial, along with her Gymnastic partner, Kenedi will represent Great Britain in the
European Championships in Germany and the World Championships in China.
Kenedi will find out if she was successful at the end of July. Kenedi is also due to
compete in July to retain her title in the Turin Cup in Italy. A bright future awaits
this young lady!
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to the following pupils who received the Sacrament of Confirmation recently at
St Augustine's, Downend.
Evelyn Hardy
Philippa Crane
Julia Crane
Holly Byrom
Sophie Byrom
Rachel Kearney
William Serle

LITERACY DAYCHARITY BOOK SALE

On Thursday 18th June we will be holding a
charity book sale. This is to promote
reading and at the same time raise money for a
worthy cause. Please could you send in any
suitable books in good condition, that we could
sell on the day; this could include novels, cookery
books, autobiographies or any other texts that are
appropriate for pupils and their families. Books
can be put in a box at reception or in the library.
Thank you!
Miss Barnes

Are you in Year 12? Are you interested in studying:

Law, Politics, Economics or Business Studies at University?
If you are in Year 12 and are interested in studying any of these subjects at University, then you might
like to attend a taster session on Monday 29th June, periods 1 and 2.
Professor Charlotte Villiers will be visiting St Bedes as part of the University of Bristols Academic
Ambassador programme. She is offering a free taster session in which she will discuss what it is like to
study these subjects at university as well as how to apply for the LNAT for those of you considering a
career in Law. You will also be given general advice on how to apply for a university place and what to
look for in a University. Those studying Law or Economics in Year 12 will automatically have a place on
this free taster session, but all interested Year 12 students are welcome to attend. Please see Mrs
Lindsay or sign up on the sheet located in the Sixth Form Reception (Mrs Prings office) by Wednesday
24th June.
SPORTS FESTIVAL
Nineteen Year 10 pupils completed their Sky Living For
Sport Project this week. The pupils have been busy
preparing their Sports Festival and improving their
leadership skills for the last two months. The festival,
which took place at
St. Bernards
Primary, was
thoroughly enjoyed
by Year 3 and 4
pupils. Well done.

SPORTS NEWS
Rounders v Henbury
Year 7 - 11 - 5.5 won
Year 10 - 22 - 11.5 won
Rounders v Bristol Free School
Year 9 - 17.5 - 18.5 lost
Year 10 - 19.5 - 12 won

FOOTBALL
Congratulations to year 9 pupil
Genetius Teboh who heard recently that he
has been given an extended two year
contract at Bristol City Football Academy.
Genetius, who trains three
times a week at the
academy, has also been
selected for England Trials
this summer.
We wish Genetius the very
best of luck! A wonderful
achievement!

PAST PUPIL SUCCESS

Congratulations to past pupil
Lauren Canvin who graduated
from Oxford University with a
First Class Honours Degree in
Experimental Psychology.
We are always pleased to hear
of our past pupils success.
Please do contact us with any
news you may wish to share.
Laurens graduation
photograph is displayed on our
Wall of Honours.

BBC WORLD MUSIC DAY

Friday 5th June was BBC World Music Daya nationwide celebration of
music, aiming to bring people together across generations and communities
through their love of music. Congratulations to Rhiannon Davies, Catriona
Davies, Nathalie Canvin, Katie Norris, Isobel Romero and Darragh Sinclair
who were invited, as member of the Bristol Youth Choir, to sing at the
Colston Hall. The event was broadcast on the BBC One Show and local news
and radio channels. It was just fitting that BBC World Music Day was the day
in which our Year 11 pupils sat their GCSE Music examination!

DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY
12th June
A Level Biology Trip
depart (Trip 1)
15th June
A Level Biology Trip
return (Trip 2)
Year 10
Practical Exams
19th June
Year 8 Reports Home
A Level Biology Trip
depart (Trip 2)
22nd June
A Level Biology Trip
return (Trip 2)
Week of Year 10 Written
Exams
24th June
Year 13 Evening
Celebration
26th June
Final Day for Year 11
Prom

SUMMER HOLIDAY SPORT CAMPS

Throughout the school summer holidays St Bede's Community Sport will be running 6 weeks of sports
camps from 9am-3pm each week from Monday to Friday. The camps will consist of multi-sports and
football and are open to be both boys and girls aged 7-14 years of age.
The cost of the camps is 10 per day or 45 per week with a discount available for siblings. For further
information and to book a place please contact Rob Allan, Sports Development Officer, on 07825 767582
or email r.allan@stbcc.org
VACANCIES
The College has a vacancy for a cleaner. The post is for 16 hours a week 3.15 to 6.30pm Monday to
Friday. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 19 June 2015. St Bedes pays the living
wage7.65p per hour.
The college is also increasing its team of SMSAs and will have vacancies for two new members of staff to
start in September 2015. The hours of work are 1.10 to 2.10pm Monday to Friday, term time only.
The hourly rate for the post is 7.65 per hour which equates to 211 per month. Closing date for
receipt of completed application forms is Friday 26 June 2015.
All posts at St Bedes are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The successful candidate will be
required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check before starting work.
The job descriptions and application forms are available from the college website at
www.stbedescatholiccollege.org or a hardcopy is available at request.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs C Parker at the college on 0117 3772200.