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ASA TODAY
Issue 32, Term 5, 2015
The All Saints’ Academy Newspaper
www.asachelt.org
New Bishop of Gloucester visits All Saints’ Academy
By Mr McNiffe Principal
The Venerable Rachel Treweek visited All Saints’ Academy on the day of the announcement that she will be the first female Church of England Diocesan Bishop of Gloucester. We are indeed honoured and proud that All Saints’ Academy was selected as the venue for such a historic announcement. Venerable Rachel Treweek was greeted and welcomed by students and staff when she arrived on the 26th March along with the BBC, local news media and journalists. The All Saints’ Academy choir performed for Rachel and her accompanying guests, which included her husband Reverend Guy Treweek and Archdeacon Robert Springett. The Bishop was deeply touched by the reception she received from our students and choir and we certainly felt her warmth and genuine nature through her conversations and during the blessing of our Hunger Cloth, which our students had made, in the Academy Chapel.
Above: Asraf Khan, Mrs Scarfe, Rhiannon Watts, Eloise Taylor, Emily Bond, Chair of Governors Anthony McClaran,Venerable Rachel Treweek, Mr McNiffe, Alex Regan, Josh Domm, Poppy Slack, Emily Towle and Kerryanne Bill.
Fast raises £1577.58 for Cafod
On 14th May we presented Cafod with a cheque for £1577.58. The money had been raised by students and staff taking part in a 24 hour fast at the Academy. Throughout the event students participated in activities that highlighted the effects of Ebola. Ann Hayes came in from the official aid agency Cafod to recieve the cheque. Seamus Bonner was chosen to help present the donation on behalf of the students as
he had raised the most individually. Ann explained what the students’ money would do for the families in Sierra Leone. She discussed what has been done so far to eradicate Ebola and what still needs to be done. A big congratulations to all of the students and staff that took part in the 24 hour fast; it was a tremendous achievement for all involved. Particular thanks go to Mrs Scarfe for organising an inspiring charity fundraiser.
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