Bede's Senior School Autumn Calendar 2023

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of 01323 356678

Safeguarding annabel.hodge@bedes.org

Mr Nik Driver Deputy Designated 01323 356618 Safeguarding Lead nik.driver@bedes.org

Mr Paul Juniper Deputy Designated 01323 356767

Safeguarding Lead paul.juniper@bedes.org

Mr Shawn Williams Deputy Director 01323 356636 of Safeguarding shawn.williams@bedes.org

Our Vision

Where every child finds joy in their pursuit of brilliance

Our Mission

We continue to craft a more joyful education.

• Cultivating a vibrant learning experience, motivating us to pursue our individual best.

• Providing a festival of opportunity, enabling us to discover new passions and develop new talents.

• Building a kind-hearted community, inspiring us to enhance the lives of others.

Our Values

BE COMPASSIONATE

Because a caring community fosters belonging. We expect our community to show kindness to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities, maintaining campuses where every person feels joyful and energised.

BE COURAGEOUS

Because fortune favours the brave. We challenge our community to stand up for what is right, providing them with a safe environment where they can take bold action in pursuit of brilliance.

BE CURIOUS

Because wisdom can be found off the beaten track. We encourage our community to discover unlikely passions and hidden niches, releasing them into a wealth of opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

BE CONSCIENTIOUS

Because dedication is a spearhead of success. We ask our community to throw themselves wholeheartedly into every endeavour, taking responsibility for their journey and inspiring others to do the same.

PREFECT VISION 2023 – 2024

‘With privilege comes responsibility’ Every Bedian will aim to:

• Be proactive, rather than be reactive

• Change ‘me focused complaints’ to ‘us focused pupil-led initiatives’

• Fairly represent all pupils

• Celebrate in our differences

BEDE’S GOVERNOR AND STAFF LIST 2023

GOVERNORS

Mrs G Watkins (Chair)

Mr J Burbidge, BA (Hons) ACA

Mrs S Jelly

Mr G Kakar

Mr D Keegan

Dr C Lemaigre, MA Hons, DClinPsychol

Mr M McFadden, FRICS, ACIArb

Mr N Mercer, BA (Hons)

Mrs K Nash, BEd

Mr M Pattihis

Mr K Siwek

Mr S Smith, FRSA

Reverend J Sykes, MA (Hons)

Clerk to the Board: Miss J Aldous

EXECUTIVE

Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSASenior Head

Mrs L-A Morris, BComm, AccountancyHead Prep and Pre Prep School

Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)Deputy Head

Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCEDeputy Head: Operations

Dr J Northway, BM, FRCSCOO/Bursar

Mrs R Nairne, BA (Hons)Director of Communications, Admissions and Development

Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYPDirector of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs E Maynard, MCIPDDirector of People

Mr R Edwards, BSc, Msc Director of Summer School

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSASenior Head

Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)Deputy Head

Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCEDeputy Head: Operations

Mr N Abrams, BSc (Hons), PGCEAssistant Head: Academic

Mr S Choithramani, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCEAssistant Head: Innovation & Development

Mr N Driver, BCom, PGCEAssistant Head: Day

Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE, Assistant Head: Boarding

CBiol, MRSB

BOARDING AND DAY HOUSES

CAMBERLOTEmailTel

Mr Stuart Brown, Hmcamberlot.house@bedes.org01323 356811

Mr Laurence Collier, Deputy Hmlaurence.collier@bedes.org01323 356821

Mrs Helena Jones, House Managercamberlot.matrons@bedes.org 01323 356801

Mrs Wendy Hartley, Matron

Miss Antoinette Scholten, Matron

Mr Barney Furlong, Resident Tutorbarney.furlong@bedes.org

Mr Bill Richards, Out Tutorbill.richards@bedes.org

Mr Chris Betts, Out Tutorchris.betts@bedes.org

CROSSWAYSEmailTel

Mrs Laura MacKenzie, Hm crossways.house@bedes.org01323 356814

Mr Jordan Turner, Deputy Hmjordan.turner@bedes.org01323 356824

Mrs Kym Furminger, House Managercrossways.matrons@bedes.org 01323 356804

Mrs Sally Allcorn, Matron

Mrs Julie Taylor, Matron

Mrs Linda Hopkins, Resident Tutorlinda.hopkins@bedes.org

Miss Jenny Yan, Out Tutorjenny.yan@bedes.org

DORMSEmailTel

Mr Reu Hickman, Hmdorms.house@bedes.org01323 356813

Mr David Byrne, Deputy Hmdavid.byrne@bedes.org01323 356823

Mrs Nicki Rickard, House Managerdorms.matrons@bedes.org01323 356803

Mrs Teressa Saunders, Matron

Mrs Jane Heath-Brown, Matron

Miss Pavlina Saoulidou, Resident Tutorpavlina.saoulidou@bedes.org

Mr Stephen Farebrother, Out Tutor stephen.farebrother@bedes.org (and Bank Resident Tutor)

Miss Sarah Wafer, Out Tutor sarah.wafer@bedes.org

DORTEREmailTel

Mrs Rachel Weston-Betts, Hmdorter.house@bedes.org01323 356812

Mr Ben Phelps, Deputy Hmben.phelps@bedes.org

Mr Gavin McAra, House Managerdorter.matrons@bedes.org01323 356802

Mrs Rachel Potter, Matron

Mrs Loraine Ellis, Matron

Ms Sabina Logan, Resident Tutorsabrina.logan@bedes.org

STUDEmailTel

Mr Peter Jones, Hmstud.house@bedes.org01323 356815

Mr Nick Potter, Deputy Hmnick.potter@bedes.org01323 356825

Mrs Jo Juniper, House Managerstud.matrons@bedes.org 01323 356805

Mrs Mollie Graybehl, Matron

Mrs Liz Redhead, Matron

Mrs Laure Finat-Duclos, Resident Tutorlaure.finat-duclos@bedes.org

CONTACT DETAILS FOR DAY HOUSES

BLOOMSBURYEmailTel

Mrs Mary-Jane Newbery, Hmbloomsbury.house@bedes.org01323 356816

Out of Hours: 07702 883851

Mr Jim McDonnell, Deputy Hmjim.mcdonnell@bedes.org01323 356826

CHARLESTONEmailTel

Mr Taf Mpandawana, Hmcharleston.house@bedes.org01323 356817

Out of Hours: 07702 883852

Ms Amy Christie, Deputy Hmamy.christie@bedes.org01323 356827

DEISEmailTel

Mr Lionel Pianet, Hmdeis.house@bedes.org01323 356818

Out of Hours: 07702 883856

Ms Shamara Brown, Deputy Hmshamara.brown@bedes.org01323 356828

DICKEREmailTel

Mr Cheg Abraham, Hmdicker.house@bedes.org01323 356819

Out of Hours: 07702 883853

M Paul Gibbs, Deputy Hmpaul.gibbs@bedes.org01323 356829

KNIGHTSEmailTel

Mr Andrew Watershouse, Hmknights.house@bedes.org01323 356820

Out of Hours: 07702 883855

Ms Ali Rowsell, Deputy Hmali.rowsell@bedes.org01323 356830

YEAR HEADS

Mr L Backler, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA (Ed)Head of First Year

Mr D Cheshire, BA (Hons), MA, GTPDeputy Head of Sixth Form

Mr J Henham, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Sixth Form (Academic Progress)

Dr E Onofeghara, LL.B, LL.M, PGCEAssistant Director of Studies (GCSE)

Mr J Sealey, MA, BA (Hons), PGCEHead of Sixth Form (Engagement)

Mrs M Waterhouse, H Dip, FDE Director of Studies (GCSE)

TEACHING STAFF

Creative Arts Faculty

Head of Faculty: Mr J Turner

Art

Mr J Turner, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Creative Arts Faculty

Ms A Christie, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs E Excell, BA (Hons), GTPHead of Photography

Miss S Harris, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Ms J Harrold, BA, PGCE

Mr J Hodges Technician

Mrs L-J Smith, BA (Hons) Fine Art, PGCE

Miss S Wafer, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Mrs R Walpole, BA (Hons), GTP

Design and Technology

Mr N Potter, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Design & Technology

Mr J McDonnell, BA (Hons)

Mr G Nettle, BA (Hons), PGCETechnician

Media and Film Studies

Mr R Williams, BA (Hons), GTP, Dip Media Ed Head of Media

Mr R Hickman, BA (Hons), GTP

Ms S Logan, BA (Hons), MA, PCGE

Mrs P Nikiteas, BA (Hons), QTS, Cert in SEN

SHAPE Faculty

Head of Faculty: Mr J Whitaker

Business & Economics

Mr B Jackson, BSc, PGCEHead of Business & Economics

Mr J Adlam, BA (Hons)

Miss F Hartery, BA (Hons),PGCEAssistant to Head of Business & Economics

Ms T Jackson, BEd (Hons), PGCE

Mrs J King, BEd (Hons)

Mr F McKeefry, BA (Hons), PGCE

Dr E Onofeghara, LL.B, LL.M, PGCE

Ms G Wainwright, MAES, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mr A Waterhouse, HDE (Secondary)

Mrs M Waterhouse, H Dip, FDE

Mrs E Wise, BA (Hons), PGCE

Geography

Miss H Worrall, BSc (Hons), MA Head of Geography

Mr R Hodges, BSc, GTP, PGCert

Mr J Slinger, BA, MA, PGCE

Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE

History & Politics

Mr J Whitaker, BA (Hons), MA, PGCEHead of History & Politics

Ms K Chinn, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mr L Davies, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE

Mr J Turner, BA (Hons) PGCE

Ms E Webster, BA (Hons), PGCE

Religion & Philosophy

Mr S Costi, BA (Hons), PGCEHead of Religion & Philosophy

Mr S McIntosh, BA (Hons), BPhil, PGCE

Mr J Taylor, BTh Theology (TEEC South Africa), NPQLBSchool Chaplain

Inquiry Learning Faculty

Head of Faculty: Ms G Wainwright

Animal Management

Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), PGCE, CBiol, MRSB Head of Animal Management

Mr P Jones, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE

Miss J Johnson, MSc Equine Science, PGCE

Miss H Spurgeon, FdSc

Animal Management Unit Manager

Mr C Adams AMU Apprentice

Miss A Saunders Animal Keeper

Food and Nutrition

Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Ms K Waymark Technician

Physical Education

Miss A Rowsell, BA (Hons), MA (Ed)Head of Physical Education

Mrs M-J Newbery, BA (Hons)

Mr S Brown, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Mr D Caryer, BA (Hons)

Mrs K Merchant, BSc, PGCE

Mr R Hodges, BSc, GTP, PGCert

Miss M Bradbury, BA (Hons)

PSHE

Mrs P Nikiteas, BA (Hons), QTS, Cert in SENHead of PSHE

Languages Faculty

Head of Faculty: Mr M Oliver

Classics

Miss P Saoulidou, BA, MScHead of Classics

EAL

Mr J Cook, RSA, TEFLA Head of EAL

Mr D Dozgic, BSc, EFL, Grad Dip TEFL

Mrs N Kaye, BA (Hons), MSc

English

Mr M Oliver, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Languages Faculty

Mrs J Arduino, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mr D Cheshire, BA (Hons), MA, GTP

Mr J Curtis, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mr P Gibbs, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs L MacKenzie, BA, PGCE

Mrs R Weston-Betts, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Dr J Savage, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, PGCEAssistant to the Head of Faculty

Mr J Sealey, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mr P Trenaman, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP

Modern Languages

Ms V Ganivet, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Ms A Bonheur, MAMFL Co-ordinator

Miss M Bradbury, BA (Hons)

Ms A Deighton, TEFL, TOEIC

Ms E López-Muñoz, C.O.U., Lic. BA (Hons), FCCB

Ms F Massa, BA, MA, PGCE

Ms N Mazzoni, MA

Mr L Pianet, BA (Hons)

Mrs R Ray, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs K Suton, MA

Ms N Tchalaia, MSc Cert TEFLA

Mr A Walker, BA (Hons), PGCE

Miss J Yan, BA (Hons), BSc

Performing Arts Faculty

Head of Faculty: Mrs K Lewis

Drama

Mrs K Lewis, BA, PGCE Director of Performing Arts

Mr S Choithramani, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE

Mr B Phelps, BAPerforming Arts Technician

Mr W Rennison, BA (Hons), PGCE Head of Academic Drama

Mr R Williams, BA (Hons), Cert Ed LAMDA Teacher

Legat School of Dance

Miss S Pennington, AISTDHead of Legat

Mrs E Manes, Dip RBS TTC, ARAD, RAD RTS, AISTD CB, AISTD NB, Cert. PBTBallet

Mr A Masters, LTCL, ATCLPianist

Miss C Guntrip, BA (Hons) Legat Ballet Teacher

Miss A Kendall AISTD Contemporary Dance Teacher

Miss L Nelson, RAD, RTS Contemporary Dance Teacher

Mrs W Burnet-Smith, HNC in Dance Visiting Teacher of Dance

Miss F Grando, BA (Hons) Contemporary DanceVisiting Teacher of Dance

Mrs D WhitePerforming Arts Office Manager

Music

Mr R Scamardella, BMus, MMus, MMP, FRSM, FRCODirector of Music

Mr J Aburn, BMus (Hons), MMusAssistant Director of Music

Mr S Hopkins, BA (Hons)

Mrs C Westwood, BMus (Hons), LTCL Music Administrator

Peripatetic Staff

Mr R Hilton (Piano)Senior Peripatetic Teacher

Ms J Baillie (Violin & Viola)

Mr A Bishop (Drums)

Mr O Boorman (Drums)

Ms M Dodridge (Violin)

Mr H Dickie (Guitar)

Mrs J Fletcher (Singing)

Mr A Francis (Clarinet)

Mr D Fuller (French Horn)

Mr J Giddey (Cello)

Mr S Green (Piano)

Ms S Gregg (Flute)

Mr D Humphreys (Bass)

Mr K Jones (Trumpet)

Mr A Panayi (Jazz & Saxophone)

Miss A Rolph (Singing)

Mr R Simonetti (Singing)

Mr T Wade (Trombone/Tuba)

Mr A Williams (Guitar)

STEM Faculty

Head of Faculty: Ms J French

ICT and Computing

Mr C Betts, BSc (Hons) Head of Computing and IT

Mr A Hayes, MA, BSc (Hons), PGCE Director of Curriculum Management

Mr R Mutimba, BScEd, MSc

Mathematics

Mr S Manos, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Maths

Mr N Abrams, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Mrs I Berryman, MPhys, PGCE

Ms S Brown, BSc, MEd (Hons), DipEd

Dr A Carroll, BSc, PhD, GTP

Mr S Clark, BEd

Mr N Driver, BCom, PGCE

Mr J Henham, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Mr M Peattie, MPhys (Hons), GTP

Mx F Price, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Mr W Richards, BSc, GTP

Mrs E Shepherd, BEng, PGCE, ACGI, FIA

Psychology

Mrs Y Stainsby, MSc, PGCEHead of Psychology & Head of Teacher Development

Mr L Collier, CertE, PgDip

Science

Mr C Abraham, BSc (Hons), Dip Law, PGCE

Dr S Carville, BSc (Hons), DPhil, PGCE

Mr S Carville, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Mrs K Clark, BSc, BA

Mr B Corbishley, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Mrs C Danielsen, MPhys (Hons), PGCE

Assistant to Head of STEM

Ms L Finat-Duclos, MSc, PGCEHead of Chemistry

Ms J French, BSc (Hons), PGCE, HMLHead of STEM Faculty

Mr O Froom, MPhys (Hons), PGCE Head of Physics

Miss J Johnson, MSc Equine Science, PGCE

Mr P Jones, BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE

Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE, CBiol, MSB

Dr F Mansfield, BSc (Hons), PhD, QTS, MRSB

Mrs N Morton-Freeman, BSc (Hons), PGCEHead of Biology

Mr T Mpandawana, BSc, DipEd

Miss C Redstone, BSc, PGCE

Mr M Scott, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Miss A Toma, PGCE

Mx J Western, BSc

Mr T Briffitt, BScHead Technician

Mrs J PryceSenior Science Technician

Learning Enhancement

Mrs C MacGregor, BSc, BA, PG Cert.

Professional Studies, AMBDA, CPT3A Director of Learning Enhancement

Mr L Backler, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA (Ed)

Mrs S Cull

Ms L A Hunt, MPhys (Hons), MSc, PDGip, PGCE

Ms S Maguire, BA (Hons), MA Ed

(SEND & Inclusive), PGCE, SPLD,

AMBDA, Dip. TELFA, CPT3AAssistant SENCO

Mrs F Martin-Jenkins, BA (Hons), PGCE

Mrs P Nikiteas, BA (Hons), QTS, Cert in SEN

Miss P McGhie, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MEd (SEN)

Mr O Young, BSc (Hons), PGCE, PG Cert Autism

Mrs R Weston-Betts, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE

Mr M Scott, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Activities

Mr W Richards, BSc, GTP Activities Manager/Cover Manager )

Sport

Director of Sport: Mr D Byrne, MBA, ACMA CGMA Director of Sport

Mr D Blaney, Sports Complex Manager

Mr C Borsoi, BA Sports Coaching & Development Director of Hockey

Mrs F Byrne, LTA Level 4 performance coach, MScHead of Senior School Tennis

Mr D Caryer, BA (Hons), UEFA B Licence Director of Football

Mr O Davies, FIFA Approved Level 2 Coach Football Coach

Mr B Furlong, Sports Complex Logistics

Mr D Harding, UEFA B Licence

Football Professional

Ms J Kavanagh, Level 2 Netball Coach Head of Netball

Mr N Lenham, ECB Advanced Head of Junior Cricket

Mrs P Lenham, Level 3 Coach Development Coach Cricket and Hockey

Mr T Morriss, Level 3 Advanced S & C Strengthening and Conditioning Director

Mr P Osborn, ASA Level 3 Swim CoachingPerformance Swimming

Mrs T Pennington Netball and Hockey Coach

Mr R Redhead, Level 2 coachHockey Coach

Ms T Reed, Level 2 ASA Club Swimming

Mr A Wells, ECB Level 4 & PGDip Director of Cricket

Higher Education and Careers

Mrs D Franks, BSc (Hons)Head of Careers and Employability

Mrs E DevereuxUniversity Applications Co-ordinator & Careers Assistant

Ms M GraybehlCareers Assistant

SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Bank Matrons

Miss F Brown

Mrs H Colwell

Mrs K Goldsmith

Mrs N Henry

Mrs J Marsh

Mrs S Pearce

Mrs J Titmuss

Bursary

Dr J Northway, BM, FRCSCOO/Bursar

Miss J AldousPA to COO/Bursar & Clerk to the Board

Mr R Dickinson Data Development Manager

Mr P Kempton, BSc (Hons) ComputingDatabase Manager

Mr M Connolly, CIMA, BA (Hons)Head of Finance

Mrs D Molloy Fees and Billing Manager

Mrs R HandayaniFinance Assistant

Miss H Stanley-Ward, ACA, BSc (Hons)Accountant

P Swift, AAT L2Assistant Accountant

Chapel

Mr Jarrod Taylor, BTh Theology (TEEC South Africa)Chaplain

Clinical Services Team

Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYPDirector of Safeguarding, Clinical Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr S Williams, BA (Hons)

Assistant Director of Safeguarding and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss L Lister, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Lead School Nurse

Miss C Jones, Registered Nurse, BSc (Hons)School Nurse

Mrs F Rush, Registered Nurse, Dip HE, NNEB School Nurse

Mrs L Mulligan Medical Receptionist & Administrator

Mr J Howes, MCSP, BSc (Hons)Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

Mrs T Jasper, MBACP Lead School Counsellor

Mrs H Webb, BA (Hons) School Counsellor

Communication, Admissions and Development

Mrs R Nairne, BA (Hons)Director of Communications, Admissions and Development

Mrs M Baker Admissions Officer

Mrs L Ross, BA (Hons) PR and Digital Marketing Executive

Mrs L GarrardVisa & Immigration Compliance Manager

Mrs L Hopkins Admissions and Data Manager

Mr M Kuchta, ATPL, ME/IR. CPL, FdScEvents, Marketing and Communications Executive

Mrs M Leigh Front of House Co-ordinator

Mrs L Martin-Smith, BA (Hons)Head of External Communications

Mr R Mills, BA (Hons), PGCE Registrar

Development & Alumni Relations

Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations

Miss M Harkness, BSc (Hons), MSc Alumni Relations, Communications and Events Assistant

Mr W Gwynne Alumni Relations, Communications and Events Assistant

Mr R Merlo Development Assistant

Estates Department

Mr S Hadland, CIWFMEstates Manager

Mrs K Francis Director of Projects

Mrs J BarrettCleaning Supervisor

Mr L BennettHead Groundsman

Miss K Blake, MBICScCleaning Manager

Mrs N HawkinsEstates Department Office Co-ordinator

Mr G Davis Fire Safety Technician

Mr J Hinchcliffe Health and Safety and Fire Technician

Mrs L PearceAdministration Assistant

Mr J Portnell, AIFireEHealth and Safety Compliance Manager

Mr D SherwoodFacilities Manager

Porters’ Lodge/Security

Mr N HicksSecurity/Salto Co-ordinator/Residential Caretaker

Mrs G Barr, BA (Hons)Gatekeeper

Mr I Barr, BSc (Hons), PGCEGatekeeper

Maintenance

Mr J Allee

Mr R Baxter

Mr J Bennett

Mr C Da-Silva

Mr M Goldsmith

Mr S O’Niell

Mr T Lister

Mr D Nutbeam

Mr P Pepper

Mr A Rideout

Mr T Wiles

Grounds

Mr A Brookes

Mr J Noakes

Mr M Perkins

Mr J Roseblades

Mr M Simms

Mr A Smith

Mr A Taylor

Mr R Teague

Housekeeping

Miss L Aggett

Mrs C Baker

Mr M Firmin

Miss S Grant

Mr J Holt

Mr L Jones

Mrs S Jusic

Mrs S Killick

Mrs V Knights

Mr G Lake

Mrs L Leakey

Mrs K Misiura

Mrs K Neale

Miss E Ottley

Mrs J Simms

Mrs N Smith

Mr N Thomas

Mrs D Trott

Mrs N Vine

Mrs K Weeks

Exams

Mrs E DevereuxHead of Exams

Mrs K Hutchison Examinations Manager

Mr J Glover, BSc, Dip Ed Deputy Examinations Officer

Human Resources

Mrs E Maynard, MCIPDDirector of People

Miss K Alliston, MCIPD HR Manager

Miss C ClarkPeople Systems Administrator

Miss A DukeRecruitment Assistant

Miss L Huggett Recruitment Co-ordinator

Mrs D Mitchell, ACIPP, MATTPayroll Controller & Systems Manager

Miss M PughHR Officer

Mrs I Rusu, BA Hons HR Administrator

Miss A Schulte People Assistant

IT Services

Mr D EglingtonNetwork Manager

Mr S Dickson Assistant Network Manager

Mr P Moore IT Engineer

Learning Enhancement Administration

Mrs L Backler PA to Director of Learning Enhancement

Library

Miss S EvansLibrarian

Partnerships and Social Responsibility

Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCEHead of Partnerships and Social Responsibility

School Office

Mrs K Ray-GainHeadmaster’s PA

Mrs L AllanPA to Deputy Head: Operations & Assistant Heads

Mrs D MurphyPA to Deputy Head & Assistant Heads (Day & Boarding)

Sustainability

Mr J Slinger, BA, MA, PGCESustainability Co-ordinator

Dr F Mansfield, BSc (Hons), PhD, Sustainability Co-ordinator

QTS, MRSB

Transport

Mr K ReadDirector of Transport

Mrs T MulleryTransport Administrator

Mr J PumphreyPupil Travel Co-ordinator

Mr S LandegTransport Technician

zDrivers

Mr L Adams

Mr T Bennett

Mr D Bigsby

Mr A Bishop

Mr B Blewitt

Mr B Brown

Mr D Budgen

Mr D Cox

Mr J Denny

Mr R Drury

Mr A Fleetwood

Mr K James

Mr J Montague

Mr B Murphy

Mrs C Perkins

Mr F Pollitt

Mr E Prior

Mr R Robinson

Mr J Spencer

Mr A Tugwell

Mr G Whitmore

SUMMER SCHOOL

Mr R Edwards, BSc, Hons, MScDirector

Mr L Hart, FDA Sports Coaching & Development Assistant Director

Mr N Firman, BA Admissions Manager

Miss A Piotrowska, BA (Hons), MA, PgDip Operations and Academic Manager

Mr C Wiltshire, BSc Sales & Partnerships Manager

Mr S FarebrotherLettings & Social Programme Manager

Ms T Cook Summer School Sales and Admissions

Miss M HamblyRecruitment Executive

Miss L Fox, MA, TESOL, BA TESOL Recruitment Executive

DAILY AND WEEKLY ARRANGEMENTS

Chapel, School and House Assemblies will be ‘in person’ again, however, if appropriate we may revert to these occasions online.

CHAPEL ROTA

MONDAY ATUESDAY AWEDNESDAY ATHURSDAY AFRIDAY A

CROSSWAYSDICKERSTUDKNIGHTSDORMS

MONDAY BTUESDAY BWEDNESDAY BTHURSDAY BFRIDAY B

CAMBERLOTBLOOMSBURYDORTERCHARLESTONDEIS

MEAL TIMES AUTUMN TERM 2023

BREAKFAST – Please note Breakfast is for boarders only so we can accommodate all the pupils in the dining hall safely.

MONDAY – FRIDAYSATURDAY

7.15 am Stud

7.25 am Camberlot

7.35 am Crossways

7.45 am Dorms

7.55 am Dorter

Breakfast is in houses from 9.00 am onwards

SUNDAY BRUNCH 10.30 am Crossways 10.40 am Camberlot 10.50 am Stud 11.00 am Dorms 11.10 am Dorter

LUNCH

The Grab & Go lunch service (if applicable) - comprising of hot and cold food and fruit is served in the marquee. The Grab & Go service opens to all Sixth Form pupils and three selected houses each day from 1.00pm (timetable below). Hot food and soups are served in the Dining Room. As well as this there will be a rota for in house lunch.

DINING ROOM SERVICE/GRAB & GO TIMETABLE

1.10pm - 1.20pm 1.20pm onwards Grab and Go Rota In house lunches

Monday Early permissions only and FY all year groups Blooms, Dorms and Dicker Stud and Crossways

Tuesday Early permissions only and Sixth Form all year groups Charleston, Deis, and Crossways Camberlot and Dorter

Wednesday Early permissions only and U5 all year groups Knights, Dicker and Blooms Stud and Crossways

Thursday Early permissions only and L5 all year groups Deis, Knights, and Charleston Camberlot and Dorter

Friday Early permissions only and Sixth Form all year groups Camberlot, Stud, and Dorter Dorms and a Day House (one per week in the Recital Room on rotation)

NOTES

● Please note the rotas for Grab & Go and In House lunches

● Monday to Friday – Early lunch is available for the Sixth Form who are not in lessons from 12.10pm in the Dining Room Service Only

● Any other pupil wishing to have lunch early must show those on duty an email from the relevant member of staff organising the activity. Those wishing to enter for an early lunch must queue beside the steps beside the tensa barriers on the other side of the entrance and wait patiently for the prefects to let them in when there is an appropriate gap.

● Please be aware that Legat classes will commence at 2.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday

● Saturday Lunch for all Boarders and Day Pupils 12.00 – 1.00 pm

● On Fridays one day House per week will have in-house lunch in the Recital Room on a rotational basis. This will start at 1.10 pm and pupils should aim to go to the Recital Room as soon as Period 4 has finished.

CHAPEL ARRANGEMENTS

• Chapel is an essential part of our school week. It is one opportunity to find moments of peace in a busy life. The weekly topics will revolve around both faith and values where the faith aspect is an exposure to the religious tradition of the Christian faith. Singing is an important and uplifting part of our Chapel experience. All are encouraged to take part.

• Chapel is compulsory for all and absence can only be granted by the Hm in agreement with the Chaplain. Personal faith is not expected; respect is.

• Pupils will be in their place, sitting silently and respectfully, ready for the service to commence at the advertised start time. The Chapel is open in advance of the Chapel services and pupils and staff are welcome to arrive early to sit quietly.

• Pupils are expected to self-regulate their behaviour and this is both the expectation and the norm. House prefects are present to monitor and encourage this attitude of reverence.

BOARDING AND WEEKEND PROGRAMME 2023

• Friday evenings – a social programme of events are available to all pupils. Pupils can sign up for these events electronically via a Google Form with instructions. Please note that day buses depart at 4.30 pm on Friday and therefore any day pupil wishing to join in with Friday evening sessions will have to make their own way home.

• Saturday mornings are open to all pupils. Day pupils should arrive at school prior to the start of the activity, register at the Porters Lodge and then should go directly to their weekend session where they will be registered. Lunch is available for all pupils in school on Saturdays. Day pupils should have departed by 1.30 pm and should sign out at the Porters Lodge. Please note all pupils selected for a sports team are expected to play in all fixtures as these take priority.

GENERAL INFORMATION Policies

All school policies relevant to parents can be found on the Bede’s web site (www.bedes.org)

The Medical Centre

If you are feeling unwell you must approach your House Matron (Boarders) or go directly to the Medical Centre. The Opening Times for the centre are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, early closure on Wednesday for staff meetings and CPD at 4.00 pm.

The School Nurse can be contacted on 01323 356790 / 01323 356791 in hours, out of hours please call 101 and refer to the Duties and Weekend Document page for members of SMT staff on duty.

Clinical Services Manager Mrs A Hodge

Lead School Nurse Miss L Lister

School Nurse Miss C Jones

School Nurse Mrs F Rush

School Doctor Dr M Northway

IT RESOURCES

Any issues with technology should be reported to the Helpdesk which is situated in the Aviary, outside the Science Block. The Helpdesk is open Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm. Pupils and staff can email queries to helpdesk@bedes.org

LOST PROPERTY

The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to the personal property of pupils. To minimise the possibility of property being lost:

• All pupils and their parents are required to make sure that all items of clothing and equipment are labelled, where possible, so that lost property is returned to its owner as soon as possible.

• Pupils are required to make sure that all their personal property and any school property issued to them is kept safely on their person.

• Parents are responsible for insuring their child’s personal items.

• Any items found at the School site or on school buses should be taken to the Porters’ Lodge, and if named will be returned to the pupils’ house as soon as possible.

• All unnamed/unclaimed lost property is disposed of at the end of each term.

THE VILLAGE SHOP

• As well as being part of the Bede’s Community we are all part of a wider Village Community and everyone should show care and thought to those within it.

• We expect everyone at Bede’s to behave in a compassionate and caring manner to all those that they come in contact with in the wider world.

• This is particularly important within the Village due to the high profile of the School within the locality.

• We recognise that this is incredibly important as Bede’s is at the centre of the Village, but also because we firmly believe that building a kind-hearted community fosters belonging and we want this for the whole Village as well as the School.

• Therefore everyone visiting the Village Shop must be aware of the impact that their actions can have on the Village and that they are ambassadors for the School.

• There are a number of properties that face directly into the waiting area outside the shop. This means that anyone visiting the Village Shop is very visible to local residents, who will in turn form an opinion of the reputation of Bede’s, based on the behaviour of those visiting whilst at the shop and when heading to and from the shop.

• Everyone should therefore do everything they can to be conscientious, kind and thoughtful in any of their interactions with residents and members of the public when visiting the Village Shop.

• Making excessive noise or using bad language when going to or from the shop or when waiting outside the shop is not in keeping with the aforementioned values.

• Walking thoughtfully along the pavements and being compassionate by bearing others in mind when doing so helps us build the right relationships with the Village.

Timings that must be followed by Pupils when visiting the Village Shop

• The Village Shop is out of bounds for all pupils, aside from those in the Sixth Form until the end of afternoon activities at 4.40 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 4.30pm on Monday and Friday.

• Sixth Formers visiting should always make sure that they allow enough time to come back and should leave the shop fifteen minutes before the start of their next lesson or registration.

• Sixth Formers must ensure that they attend lunchtime registration with their house and should not use being at the shop as a reason to miss this.

• Exceptions to these rules are only allowed when permission is specifically given by a member of staff for a particular reason e.g. A tutor group visiting the shop.

• Pupils should not use visiting the Village Shop as a reason to miss other school commitments when they are required to be in another place.

10.30am1pm 4.30pm onwards Study to 10.55amto 2.05pmSessions

Day PupilsSixth Form onlySixth Form onlyOn Monday, Tuesday Sixth FormAll day

All pupils mustAll pupils must and Thursday Day pupils onlypupils leave the shopattend lunch are allowed from the by 10.55amand registrationend of afternoon with their HouseActivities at 4.40 pm onwards. On Wedneday and Friday Day pupils are allowed from 4.30 pm onwards.

BoardingSixth Form onlySixth Form onlyOn Monday, TuesdaySixth Form All PupilsAll pupils mustAll pupils must and Thursday Day pupils onlyBoarding leave the shopattend lunchare allowed from thepupils by 10.55amand registrationend of afternoon with their HouseActivities at 4.40 pm onwards. On Wedneday and Friday Day pupils are allowed from 4.30 pm onwards.

• All pupils should be conscientious and take responsibility for the safety of their peers by ensuring that they go in pairs when walking to and from the shop in the dark during the Winter months.

• Pupils must walk to and from the Village Shop in the safest way possible along the pavement and should not try to visit the Village Shop by the footpath from the back of the fields in order to avoid being seen by members of Staff.

• Pupils should be mindful of cars when visiting the Village Shop and especially of cars coming to or from the residents houses or the car parking area outside the shop itself.

• Pupils must consider the importance of being ambassadors for the School and therefore consider their uniform when visiting the Village Shop.

Specifics on arrival and departure from the shop are in line with the above values

• Only four pupils are allowed to stand in the shop at a time – please note that this does not include those who are seated for dining. This is to ensure that the shop does not become too crowded and so pupils are not in any way seen as being a domineering presence by others who may be using the shop.

Rules to follow when travelling to the Village Shop

• Pupils must form an orderly queue behind the plant pots so that they are not blocking the entrance and should be caring and thoughtful towards those who are entering and exiting the shop.

• Pupils must respect the fact that tables are limited at the shop. The tables, both inside and outside the Village Shop are for dine-in customers only, meaning that those pupils who are waiting must not sit down at them as this would be selfish and not in line with being thoughtful to others. This also applies to any prefects who may be present and their friends. If pupils wish to dine in they just need to ask for a menu and they will be served.

• Pupils should respect the public and all other diners whilst in the shop.

• Pupils must not drop litter, on the road, pavement or area around the Village Shop.

• Pupils must not play ball games on the road, pavement or area around the Village Shop.

• Pupils should remember that the Village Shop does not belong to the school and is open to the public. Please be courteous at all times to members of the public and the staff in the shop.

Opening Hours

Please note that the times that the Village Shop is open do vary considerably and can also change on the day so what is below can only be seen as a guide.

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm

Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm

Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm

OUT OF BOUNDS

• Please note the fields and path behind the Village Shop are out of bounds as well as any of the areas beyond the School fences which are private land owned by others.

• Trespassing onto the private land surrounding the School will be taken extremely seriously.

• Please also note that the area around the Greenhouses is also out of bounds.

MOBILE PHONES, AIRPODS AND HEADPHONES

• From the start of the school day until the end of the school day, mobile phones, headphones and AirPods must not be used by pupils and should not be seen. The only exceptions to this are the very specific examples when a phone is required. For example, making a payment, using two-factor authentication or, in certain classes,

under teacher supervision, for filming or photographing or for listening to videos on devices in lessons.

• If pupils are seen with a phone, headphones and AirPods they will be confiscated and it is the responsibility of the pupil to collect them at the end of the day.

• These rules do not apply after the end of the school working day. Note that there are different rules inside Boarding Houses and also for Sixth Formers.

• Phones, headphones and AirPods should not be seen at any time in the Dining Hall, including all Boarders’ meal times outside of the school working day and at weekends.

• From the start of the school day until the end of the school day, pupils should not wear Headphones or AirPods around the campus during the hours of the school working day.

VISITORS TO BEDE’S CAMPUS

Bede’s welcomes parents and other people visiting the School, recognising the importance of interaction with non-School members. At the same time, however, we must ensure the safety and welfare of our pupils and avoid disruption to the educational process. Therefore, we ask parents, whenever possible, to make their visit known to the relevant member of staff (usually your child’s tutor or Housemaster/Housemistress) in advance. Pupils may not receive other visitors at School without the prior agreement of their Housemaster/Housemistress on each occasion. (For further details please see Bede’s Visitor Policy at www.bedes.org)

All visitors MUST report to the Porters’ Lodge.

SENIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

All pupils are expected to wear the uniform in the correct manner which embodies the values of the school.

JUNIOR UNIFORM

Must / Must not

• School blue tweed blazers must be worn at all times.

• School grey trousers (purchased from School Blazer) must be worn with a white shirt (with top button done up) and house tie or with a collared blouse and house tie. Shirts must always be tucked in.

• Kilts must not be altered (including rolled), must be of an appropriate length, recommended to be no more than 5cm above the knee and must be worn with a white open necked collared blouse / shirt and be tucked in.

• Jumpers must be the blue v-neck jumper with green trim (purchased from School Blazer). The jumper must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer. House hoodies and other jumpers or sweatshirts must not be worn.

• White or black ankle length socks must be worn with a house kilt or neutral, plain blue or black tights or no socks must be worn with a house kilt. White socks should not be worn with school trousers. Knee length socks must not be worn.

• Shoes must be all black, must be leather or leather look and must be a traditional shoe that can be polished. Canvas shoes, trainers and any boots must not be worn. Sliders must not be worn.

• Pupils must not have nose piercings, eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings, lip piercings or septum piercings.

• Headphones must not be worn or on show around the school site.

Should / Should not

• Coats should cover the suit jacket and should only be navy or black. They can be made of waterproof or wool material. New Balance Sport Jackets can be worn as a school coat.

• Tights should not be ripped and will need to be replaced as soon as possible.

• Jewellery should be discreet.

• Hair should be discreet in style, worn tidily and in a natural tone. Makeup should be discreet, Junior pupils should be clean shaven.

• Nail length and style should be discreet and should be practical for school.

SENIOR UNIFORM

Must / Must not

• Blazers must be worn at all times.

• Jumpers must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer. Hoodies (including House Hoodies), sweatshirts, track suit tops or cardigans must not be worn.

• Coats must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer.

• Collared shirts or collared blouses must be worn with trousers. Otherwise, collared or non collared blouses either patterned or plain must be worn. Vest tops (for clarity, a top that has straps), low cut tops, T-shirts, polo shirts or crop tops must not be worn.

• Pupils must wear some form of house identity with their senior outfits – this can be in the form of a tie, scarf or badge at the discretion of their Hm.

• Skirts or Dresses must be appropriate and professional office attire. Skirts must not be Denim, or look ‘stretchy’ eg. Lycra. Shorts must not be worn. Dresses must have sleeves (for clarity, not a top that has straps or no shoulder covering).

• Trousers must not be Denim or look ‘stretchy’ eg. Lycra and for clarity, must not be jeans or leggings.

• Knee length socks or fishnet tights must not be worn.

• Shoes or boots must not be canvas or trainers. Shoes or boots should be suede, leather or leather look. Sliders or knee high boots must not be worn.

• Nose piercings or septum piercings must be discreet (with a small clear or skin colour stud / bar).

• Pupils must not have eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings or lip piercings.

• Facial hair must be tidy, of even length and no longer than 5mm in length.

• Pupils must have no visible tattoos.

• Headphones must not be worn or on show around the school site.

Should / Should not

• Jewellery should be discreet. Makeup should be discreet.

• A plain coat which should cover the blazer, the New Balance sport coat may be worn.

• Hair should be a natural colour, clean and tidy.

• Nail length should be practical for school.

SPORTS UNIFORM FOR ACTIVITIES / TRAINING UNIFORM / PE KIT

Please note the kit provider is New Balance, no other kit to be worn. For sport all items listed here unless otherwise stated are ‘must’.

• Tracksuit Trousers must be Bede’s Black New Balance only.

• T-Shirts must be the Bede’s Black New Balance T-shirt with Bede’s logo only.

• Bede’s Black New Balance Bede’s skorts or shorts must be worn only. Lycra athletics shorts must be worn whilst participating only and not worn at any other time.

• Bede’s Black New Balance leggings.

• Bede’s Black New Balance logo socks must be worn for team sports and with the rest of the kit.

• Bede’s Black New Balance Jumper or Bede’s Black New Balance one quarter zip games top must be worn.

• House Hoodies must not be worn for sporting activities.

• Bede’s Black full zip New Balance jacket must be worn. One of these jackets must be worn to fixtures.

• Different sports will require you to purchase the Bede’s New Balance games kit e.g. netball dresses, cricket whites.

• Swimwear must be the Bede’s Black New Balance one piece swimsuit or Bede’s Black Balance Swimming Shorts.

• Kit purchased for Sports tours is permitted if it is in line (the same kit with slightly different branding) with standard Bede’s kit only. This will be arranged by the sports department for each tour.

• Jewellery must not be worn during sporting activities.

• In many sports safety equipment must be worn such as gum shields, shin pads and other PPE as required and deemed necessary by the member of staff overseeing that activity.

• Shoes: Suitable shoes for the type of sport and venue you are playing must be worn.

1. Astro shoes on the astro turf

2. Indoor trainers for the sports complex

3. Football boots for football

4. Sliders should not be worn for any sport or activity

SPORT AND ACTIVITY INFORMATION

At Bede’s we pride ourselves on a rich sporting provision. As an HMC school we must comply with their code of conduct – this applies to our players and our spectators.

TEAMBede’s - Inspire each generation

Sport plays a fundamental part of life at Bede’s. With a nationally recognised programme, world-class facilities and specialist coaches, opportunity, drive and participation is at the heart of what we do. Whether pursuing sport as a career or a hobby, Bede’s pupils are encouraged to exceed all expectations, grow in confidence and develop a life-long passion for health and fitness.

The ethos and core values of TEAMBede’s are:

Teamwork – Ask not what your team mates can do for you, but what you can do for them

Respect – Be fully committed in every session, appreciate the opportunity you have. Respect all those around you no matter who they are

Enjoyment – Comes from improvement, success, making friends and helping others develop. Understand your own goals. Positively encourage others to engage

Humility – Be humble, be aware of others, be polite. Thank those who spend time making sure you have a good experience

Discipline – Discipline from within. Be on time, in correct kit, be organised and respect the official’s decisions

Leadership – Communicate with positivity and trustworthiness, be motivational, be committed and support everyone

AT BEDE’S WE EXPECT

1. Our pupils to learn the rules and play within them; to show good sportsmanship at all times, never playing unfairly or arguing with officials.

2. Our spectators to set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performance by all players. Spectators should not comment in a negative manner towards any player, coach or official. Bad language will not be tolerated either on or off the field.

3. Pupils and spectators to accept the official’s judgements and decisions.

4. Parents are asked to be supportive of the selection decisions made by coaches, accepting that decisions are made on a broad range of selection criteria.

5. Our coaches to communicate with teams through the Bede’s Sport page and app. Team lists will appear 48 hours beforehand. It is the responsibility of the pupil to check the team list.

Bede’s has its own dedicated sports web page - http://sports.bedes.org Accessing this through a mobile device will automatically direct you to the Bede’s Sport App. The web page and app contains up to date information about fixtures, team lists and travel.

• All pupils selected for a school team are expected to play all fixtures. Parents must seek permission from the Director of Sport, Mr Byrne for a pupil to miss a fixture but this must be sought at least a week before via a parent/guardian email. Any pupil who misses a fixture without permission will receive a sanction.

• There will be occasions when fixtures have to be changed or cancelled. Please check the school sports page on the parent portal or ring the Sports Hall on 01323 356569 if you are uncertain.

• Sports Matches, Practices, Drama, Music and Dance rehearsals take priority on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon over other events. Pupils involved in these activities must attend them.

• All times for Sports Matches are ‘kick off’ times; parents are welcome to attend any match.

• Cup fixtures cannot be planned in advance and therefore will appear in the online calendar and on the sports website.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE FOR SPORT

• Stage 1 – Imposition and Sports Hall Detention (for repeated poor etiquette, poor kit or lateness)

• Stage 2 – Removed for up to a two-week period from the activity or/and Deputy Head Detention (for any repeats of stage 1, missing a fixture without adequate information or notice or dismissal from play during a fixture i.e. a Red Card)

• Stage 3 – Removed from programme (any repeat offences after stage 2)

Parents will be informed at each stage and decisions are made by the Director of Sport and SMT regarding all disciplinary issues.

ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND KIT

Expectations of pupil behaviour and dress are of the highest standard. Pupils must wear Bede’s Sports kit for all sporting activities at any time of the day. All pupils are expected to wear PE kit for their lessons and Activities kit for non-PE activities. Lessons and activities start promptly and lateness will not be tolerated for either lessons or Activities. If for any reason a pupil is unable to participate then a note must be provided for the relevant member of staff. House T-shirts can only be worn for House Competitions.

• Afternoon activities are compulsory and are part of the school day. Failure to attend an activity will result in a sanction.

• Pupils should not change their assigned activity without written permission from Mr Richards.

• Pupils must go to the assigned location for an activity at the correct time.

• Pupils who forget their kit for a sporting activity should stay with the activity and help run it with the member of staff.

• Pupils who are injured, missed the bus or whose teacher is absent should go to ICT3 for ‘Missed Activities’.

• Private Study is supervised – all pupils must register for Private Study.

• The Village Shop is out of bounds during activity time unless there is an activity scheduled to take place there.

ACTIVITIES / TRAINING UNIFORM / PE KIT

• Please note the kit provider is New Balance – the Canterbury kit is now phased out

• Tracksuit Trousers: Black Bede’s New Balance only. No other tracksuit trousers are permitted.

• Shirts: Black New Balance shirt with Bede’s logo only.

•Skorts, shorts: Black Bede’s Skort or shorts only.

• Leggings: Bede’s New Balance leggings.

• Sports Tour Kit: Kit purchased for Sports tours is permitted if it is in line (the same kit with slightly different branding) with standard Bede’s kit only.

• Cold Weather Top: Bede’s New balance Jumper or New Balance lack one quarter zip games top

• Wet Weather Jacket: Black full zip New Balance jacket.

• Specialist Sports Kit: Different sports will require you to purchase the Bede’s games kit e.g. netball dresses, cricket whites.

• Shoes: Suitable shoes for the type of sport and venue you are playing at is required.

1. Astro shoes on the astro turf

2. Indoor trainers for the sports complex

3. Boots for football

• Socks: Black Bede’s logo socks.

• Swimwear: Black one piece swimsuit.

• Jewellery: No jewellery should be worn during sporting activities.

• Safety Equipment: In many sports you will be required to wear gum shields, shin pads and other PPE as required.

Uniform expectations for pupils in Performing Arts, Legat and Sports where changing is required:

• All pupils must arrive in full school uniform in the morning and change as per the below.

• All pupils must wear the correct Legat Uniform or be smartly dressed in their full Bede’s tracksuits. Full Bede’s kit means no shorts, skorts or sliders worn around the site. All pupils must present a pass to show their permissions and failure to produce this could lead to the privilege being removed.

• If a pupil has a lesson period 1 or 2 then they must politely ask to leave their tutor period promptly by 08.35 and change before their lesson. They may remain in their Legat Uniform during period 2 only.

• Pupils who have a lesson either period 1 or 2 change back into school uniform at morning break.

• If a pupil has a lesson during either period 3 or 4 then they change for this lesson at morning break. If the lesson is period 3 they may remain in Legat uniform or Bede’s tracksuits during period 4.

• Pupils who have lessons during periods 3 and 4 change back into school uniform at lunchtime.

• If a pupil has a lesson in the afternoon then they change at lunchtime and they may remain in Legat Uniform or Bede’s tracksuits for the afternoon.

• Any exceptional circumstances necessitating an exemption from the above are entirely at the permission and discretion of the Assistant Head Day or Deputy Heads.

CONTACT NUMBERS

PRE TERM EVENTS

DATE/TIME EVENT TYPE DESCRIPTION

MON 31 JUL

9:45amLegatLegat Summer School 2023 - all week (ends 3.15 pm on 4 August)

MON 7 AUG

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

WED 9 AUG

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

THU 10 AUG

9:00amExaminationsCAIE International AS and A Level Results Day (Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Media Studies)

MON 14 AUG

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

WED 16 AUG

9:00amExaminationsCAIE iGCSE Results Day (Business, Economics, First Lang English, Literature in English, Eng as a 2nd Lang., Computer Science, PE)

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

THU 17 AUG

9:00amExaminationsJCQ GCE/A Level/BTEC Level 3 Results Day: A Level, Pre-U (Literature in English, Mandarin Chinese), BTEC Level 3

FRI 18 AUG

8:00amTrips & VisitsL6 Drama and Theatre Residential trip to Edinburgh Fringe (returns 25 August at 8.00 pm)

MON 21 AUG

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

WED 23 AUG

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

THU 24 AUG

9:00amExaminationsGCSE, Pearson International GCSE (Chinese, History, Maths, Pure Maths), BTEC Level 2 Results Day

WED 30 AUG

5:30pmSport1st XI football Preseason training

SAT 2 SEP

9:00amSport1st XI football Preseason training, internal fixture, fitness training

MON 4 SEP

10:00amSport1st XI football Preseason training (new pupils must attend Headmaster’s Welcome)

11:00amSenior School EventHeadmaster’s Welcome

2:30pmSenior School EventBoarders return

WEEK ONE

MON 4 SEP

2:30pmBoarders return

TUE 5 SEP

8:10amSenior School EventDay Pupils return

9:15amSenior School EventWhole School Assembly in the MPH

10:30amSenior School EventLower Sixth and Pre Sixth Assembly in the Miles Studio

10:30amCareersUCAS Preparation Hour

11:30amSenior School EventU6 Year Assembly in the Recital Room

2:20pmSenior School EventFY Assembly and Team Building in the Recital Room

WED 6 SEP

8:20amSenior School EventRegistration in Tutor bases followed by House Assemblies

2:20pmSenior School EventWhole School Photo (pupils return to Period 6)

THU 7 SEP

2:40pmSenior School EventHouse Competition - Amazing Race

FRI 8 SEP

1:40pmAcademicAcademic stretch opportunities meeting / signup in the Recital Room

5:00pmBoarders’ ActivityColour run on Old Golf Course followed by Boarders BBQ at the lake

SAT 9 SEP 1:00pmSenior School EventBede’s Fest

SUN 10 SEP

THE MOST UP TO DATE VERSION OF OUR SENIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND ONLINE VIA THE PARENT PORTAL. PLEASE USE THE QR CODE ON THE BACK COVER TO ACCESS THIS SITE.

WEEK TWO

MON 11 SEP

7:45amSenior School EventP6th Breakfast in the Sixth Form Centre

10:45amPerforming Arts FacultyMeeting for all pupils taking 1:1 instrumental and vocal lessons in the Recital Room

2:40pmSenior School EventActivities Programme begins

5:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyMusic Teachers’ Meeting in the Music Room

5:15pmSenior School EventScholars’ Welcome Ceremony in the Recital Room

5:30pmSenior School EventL6th and P6th Welcome BBQ on the Lawn

TUE 12 SEP

2:00pmPerforming Arts FacultySchool Musical Auditions round 1 in the Miles Studio

WED 13 SEP

9:00amSenior School EventIndividual School Photos in the Recital Room

1:30pmPerforming Arts FacultyBede’s Singers’ Meeting in the Music Rooms

6:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyMusic Scholars’ Welcome Evening

7:00pmParents’ ConsultationBede’s Diploma - Parent Presentation in the Recital Room

THU 14 SEP

1:30pmCareersCareers In Music Lunchtime SeminarWaterbear

2:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyGala Concert Auditions in the Music Rooms

5:00pmPerforming Arts Faculty12th Night performance in the Miles Studio

5:15pmSTEM facultySTEM Masterclass

FRI 15 SEP

Senior School EventInternational Day of Democracy 2023

8:30amTrips & VisitsL6th and P6th Teambuilding at Bushy Wood

9:00amSportSkippers Hill Tough Mudder at the Senior School

10:45amPerforming Arts FacultyCompulsory Meeting for all Music Scholars in the Music Rooms

10:45amPerforming Arts FacultyGala Concert Auditions in the Music Rooms

12:10pmPerforming Arts FacultyYr 9 Big Sing in the Recital Room

SAT 16 SEP

SUN 17 SEP

THE MOST UP TO DATE VERSION OF OUR SENIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND ONLINE VIA THE PARENT PORTAL. PLEASE USE THE QR CODE ON THE BACK COVER TO ACCESS THIS SITE.

WEEK THREE

MON 18 SEP

5:30pmSenior School EventP6th Pizza and Games night in the Sixth Form Centre

6:00pmSenior School EventCharleston Parent Social in the Recital Room

TUE 19 SEP

8:30amTrips & VisitsA Level Design Technology Trip to the Design Museum London

9:40amTrips & VisitsTrip to the British Museum exhibitionChina’s hidden country (invite only)

1:20pmSenior School EventDrama Scholars lunch and meeting in the Miles Studio

5:00pmCareersCareers Online Parent Consultations

WED 20 SEP

9:30amSenior School EventProvisional Visit of German Pupils from Essen, School Tour and Cricket Coaching in the Pavilion

4:45pmSenior School EventSchool Prefect Training

THU 21 SEP

Senior School EventInternational Day of Peace 2023

9:00amExaminationsNov GCSE Maths Mock Exam in the Recital Room and Pavilion

5:15pmLanguages FacultyLanguages Masterclass

5:30pmCharitySoundabout Charity Concert in the Recital Room

FRI 22 SEP

9:00amSenior School EventHouse Photos

1:20pmCareersAccelerate Your Apprenticeship

5:45pmSenior School EventDorms House Pizza with Parents evening

7:00pmSenior School EventStud House Cheese and Wine evening

SAT 23 SEP

10:00amPerforming Arts FacultyDrama Masterclass 1 - Devised Performance

Bryony Kimmings in the Miles Studio

SUN 24 SEP

10:00amExaminationsLAMDA Examinations in the Miles Studio

THE MOST UP TO DATE VERSION OF OUR SENIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND ONLINE VIA THE PARENT PORTAL. PLEASE USE THE QR CODE ON THE BACK COVER TO ACCESS THIS SITE.

WEEK FOUR

MON 25 SEP

Languages FacultyWeek of Languages

CharityStud Charity Week

5:15pmSenior School EventSports Scholars values workshop and BBQ

5:15pmSenior School EventL6th Pub Quiz in the Sixth Form Centre

6:00pmSenior School EventDicker Parent Social in the Recital Room

TUE 26 SEP

5:15pmSenior School EventPre-Sixth Public Speaking Taster Workshop 1 in the Miles Studio

WED 27 SEP

8:30amTrips & VisitsA Level Design Technology Trip to the Mini Plant, Cowley, Oxford

1:15pmLanguages FacultyLanguages Celebration event (open to all)

2:20pmSenior School EventL6/P6 Diploma enrichment talk in the Recital Room

THU 28 SEP

9:00amSenior School EventBE Day Year 7 (2025)

1:15pmDofEDofE Gold Expedition departs (returns 1 October)

1:15pmLanguages FacultyLanguages open mic spoken word event (open to all)

5:15pmSHAPE FacultySHAPE Masterclass

6:00pmSenior School EventBloomsbury Parent Social in the Recital Room

FRI 29 SEP

Senior School EventUniversity Admissions Test entry deadline

Trips & VisitsL5 day trip to Cambridge University

10:40amSTEM facultySTEM Harvest Pop Up Event

1:10pmLanguages FacultyChinese Mid-Autumn Celebration

1:40pmPerforming Arts FacultyDrama Assembly in the Miles Studio

SAT 30 SEP

9:30amSenior School EventSenior School Open Morning

SUN 1 OCT

Senior School EventBlack History Month 2023

Senior School EventHarvest Festival in the Chapel

5:00pmDofEDofE Gold Expedition returns

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WEEK FIVE

MON 2 OCT

AcademicL6 Assessment Week

AcademicFY Carousel Change

6:00pmSenior School EventCharleston Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room

TUE 3 OCT

STEM facultySenior Maths Challenge

8:40amSHAPE FacultyBede’s MUN Internal Conference in the Recital Room

WED 4 OCT

Trips & VisitsFootball XI Careers Trip to UCFB and tour of Wembley Stadium

8:20amSenior School EventFY Assembly in the Recital Room

8:30amTrips & VisitsA Level Geography Field Trip to Devon departs (returns 8 October)

6:00pmSenior School EventKnights Parent Social in the Recital Room

THU 5 OCT

ExaminationsAutumn Public Exams Start

Senior School EventWorld Teachers’ Day 2023

9:00amSenior School EventBE day Year 8 (2024)

2:45pmSportSenior School House Competitions

5:30pmInquiry Learning FacultyBusiness Studies Talk and Q&A in the Recital Room

FRI 6 OCT

Senior School EventSchool Committee Meeting

Senior School EventDeadline for Oxbridge Applications - Internal

1:45pmLanguages FacultyNational Poetry Day Readings in the Library

5:30pmPerforming Arts FacultyHouse Music in the MPH

SAT 7 OCT

9:30amPrep School EventPrep School Open Morning

9:30amTrips & VisitsSign up trip: Weekends in the West End: The Effect at Lyttleton, National Theatre

SUN 8 OCT

8:00pmTrips & VisitsA Level Geography Field Trip to Devon returns

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WEEK SIX

MON 9 OCT

ExaminationsNovember 2023 Exam Series starts

CharityCrossways Charity Week

6:00pmSenior School EventCrossways Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room

TUE 10 OCT

Senior School EventWorld Mental Health Day 2023

Languages FacultyEnglish FY Exploration Prize Giving Event (online) during lessons

STEM facultyPsychology & World Mental Health Day

7:00amTrips & VisitsYr 9 STEM Trip to Appleton Rutherford Laboratory in celebration of Ada Lovelace Day

9:30amSenior School EventInter schools inclusion seminar in the Recital Room

5:00pmCareersCareers Online Parents Consultations

WED 11 OCT

9:00amExaminationsCIE A Level Pure 1 Exam

10:30amTrips & VisitsL6 & U6 Drama Theatre Trip to see ‘****

M*SS S**GON’ at the Young Vic Theatre, London

6:00pmSenior School EventDeis Parent Social in the Recital Room

THU 12 OCT

9:30amSenior School EventThe Big Sing-Inter schools in the Recital Room

5:00pmParents’ ConsultationNew Parents Zoom Meeting with Tutors

FRI 13 OCT

6:30amDofEDofE Training Expedition (Oct 2023) departs

8:25amTrips & VisitsFY, L5, U5 CS and IT Trip to EGX (Gaming Expo) at EXcel Arena

8:40amSHAPE FacultySHAPE Faculty Academic Outreach - visit to Skippers Hill

1:20pmCareersAccelerate Your Apprenticeship

1:30pmTrips & VisitsEngland vs Australia Wembley Trip7.45 pm kick off

SAT 14 OCT

9:00amTrips & VisitsModel UN conference at Royal Russell School

9:30amSenior School EventSixth Form Open Morning

SUN 15 OCT

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WEEK SEVEN

MON 16 OCT

STEM facultyBiology Week

Trips & VisitsFY OP trip to Edale Activity Centre (returns 20 October)

9:00amExaminationsCIE A Level Mechanics 1 Exam

7:00pmSTEM facultyParent information evening - Texas STEM Trip in the Recital Room

TUE 17 OCT

12:15pmTrips & VisitsL5 & U5 GCSE Drama pupils trip to ‘A View from the Bridge’ at Chichester Festival Theatre (matinee performance)

1:30pmCareersLunchtime Seminar with Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design in P9

9:00pmDofEDofE Training Expedition (Oct 2023) returns

WED 18 OCT

Senior School EventUniversity Admissions Tests

7:00amTrips & VisitsA Level Biology Field Trip to Nettlecombe Court, Exmoor

9:00amLanguages FacultyEnglish Teachers’ Writing Symposium in the Recital Room

9:00amSenior School EventL5 PSHE session in the Miles Studio (venue tbc)

5:00pmSportCharleston parent/child netball tournament on the School Muga

THU 19 OCT

6:30amTrips & VisitsTrip to Washington

FRI 20 OCT

4:20pm Half term Begins

5:00pmSenior School EventChildren in Care Awards Evening in the Recital Room

SAT 21 OCT

SUN 22 OCT

5:30pmTrips & VisitsA Level Biology Field Trip to Nettlecombe Court, Exmoor returns

11:30pmTrips & VisitsSouth Africa conservation trip departs (returns 29 Oct)

MON 23 OCT

8:00amTrips & VisitsTexas Trip to Houston departs Heathrow T5

3:00pmTrips & VisitsWashington trip returns

SUN 29 OCT

4:00amTrips & VisitsTrip to South Africa returns

4:00pmTrips & VisitsTexas Trip returns

WED 1 NOV

SHAPE FacultyTBC - MUN conference at Royal Grammer

Senior School EventMovember 2023

6:00amTrips & VisitsLaLiga Football Tour departs (from Heathrow)

THU 2 NOV

1:20pmSenior School EventAll Souls’ Day Service

SUN 5 NOV

2:30pmSenior School EventBoarders return

8:00pmTrips & VisitsLaLiga Football Tour returns

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WEEK EIGHT

MON 6 NOV

SHAPE FacultyParliament Week

CharityDicker Charity Week

8:10amSenior School EventDay Pupils return

6:30pmSenior School EventParent PSHE information evening in the Recital Room

TUE 7 NOV

5:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyGala Concert Band Rehearsal in the Recital Room

WED 8 NOV

8:20amSenior School EventU5th assembly in the Recital Room

9:00amExaminationsiGCSE Maths Paper 1

2:20pmCareersU6 Dorms & Dicker - Careers Session with Mrs Franks in the Sixth Form Centre

6:00pmSTEM facultyJoolz Durkin Chemistry Symposium in the Recital Room

THU 9 NOV

9:00amSenior School EventBE day Year 7 (2025)

5:00pmSenior School EventBloomsbury FY and L5 social in house - pizza and games night - late bus departs 7.15 pm

5:15pmSHAPE FacultySHAPE Masterclass

FRI 10 NOV

9:00amSenior School Event16+ Sports Scholarships in the Recital Room

9:00amExaminationsiGCSE Maths Paper 2

10:45amSenior School EventWhole School Community Act of Remembrance

SAT 11 NOV

SUN 12 NOV

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WEEK

NINE

MON 13 NOV

AcademicU5/P6/L6 Assessment Week

Senior School EventNasal Flu Immunisations, years 9/10/11 in the Pavilion

Senior School EventWorld Kindness Day 2023

Senior School EventAnti-Bullying Week 2023

8:20amSenior School EventL5th Assembly in the Recital Room

9:00amSenior School Event16+ Academic Scholarships (day #1) in the Recital Room

TUE 14 NOV

9:00amSenior School Event16+ Academic Scholarships (day #2) in the Recital Room

1:15pmLanguages FacultyLanguages Masterclasses (invite only)

WED 15 NOV

9:00amSenior School Event16+ Drama Scholarships

9:30amSenior School EventInter schools quiz competition in the Recital Room

1:00pmSenior School Event16+ Dance Scholarships

6:30pmSenior School EventU6th Social in the Recital Room

THU 16 NOV

ExaminationsNovember 2023 Exam Series ends

9:00amSenior School EventBE day Year 8 (2024)

9:00amSenior School Event16+ Music Scholarships in the Music Room

2:20pmCareersU6 Deis & Dorter - Careers Session with Mrs Franks in the Sixth Form Centre

2:45pmPerforming Arts FacultyDrama Masterclass 2 - Projection and Images in Performance: Ben Duke

FRI 17 NOV

8:20amTrips & VisitsA Level Chemistry trip: Chemistry in Action

9:00amSenior School Event16 + Creative Arts Scholarships

1:20pmCareersAccelerate Your Apprenticeship

1:40pmPerforming Arts FacultyDrama Assembly in the Miles Studio

SAT 18 NOV

Trips & VisitsTBC - MUN conference at Benenden (December)

8:00amSenior School EventUK Space Design Competition Regional Round

SUN 19 NOV

Senior School EventInternational Men’s Day 2023

7:00amTrips & VisitsTBC - MUN Conference - Brentwood

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WEEK TEN

MON 20 NOV

AcademicU6/L5 Assessment Week

CharityKnights Charity Week

Senior School EventFY Carousel Change

6:00pmSenior School EventDorter Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room

TUE 21 NOV

Languages FacultyBede’s Eco-Writing Competition Launch with guest speaker in the Recital Room

5:15pmSenior School EventPre-Sixth Public Speaking Workshop 2 in the Miles Studio

WED 22 NOV

2:20pmCareersU6 Stud & Charleston - Careers Session with Mrs Franks in the Sixth Form Centre

5:15pmLanguages FacultyMFL Play Dress Rehearsal in the Miles Studio

5:30pmSenior School EventJunior Social in the Recital Room

THU 23 NOV

8:30amSenior School EventBede’s Prep Year 7 STEM Day

7:00pmCareersOxbridge & Medics Information Evening (online)

7:15pmLanguages FacultyMFL Play - Performance 1 in the Miles Studio

FRI 24 NOV

Senior School EventHouse Committee Meeting

9:00amTrips & VisitsMedia - Pinewood Studios Futures Festival

2023

7:15pmLanguages FacultyMFL Play - Performance 2 in the Miles Studio

SAT 25 NOV

SUN 26 NOV

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WEEK ELEVEN

MON 27 NOV

AcademicFY Assessment Week

Senior School EventHouse Prefects applications discussed in House Assemblies

Senior School EventPupils wishing to be a House Prefect begin shadowing

6:00pmSenior School EventDeis Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room

TUE 28 NOV

8:30amTrips & VisitsSixth Form Economics trip to the City of London

5:00pmCareersCareers Online Parent Consultations

5:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyGala Concert Band Rehearsal in the Recital Room

WED 29 NOV

8:40amSTEM facultyFY, L5 and U5 Christmas Maths Talks in the Recital Room

2:00pmLegatLegat Christmas Show to Prep School children in the Miles Studio

2:20pmCareersU6 Crossways & Knights - Careers Session with Mrs Franks in the Sixth Form Centre

7:15pmLegatLegat Christmas Show Public Performance 1 in the Miles Studio

THU 30 NOV

8:20amSenior School EventFY Assembly in the Recital Room

1:10pmSenior School EventSchool finishes early due to Yr 11 Parents’ Evening and buses depart at 1.30 pm

2:00pmParents’ ConsultationUpper 5th Parents Consultation (online)

FRI 1 DEC

Senior School EventSchool Committee Meeting

10:40amSTEM facultySTEM Christmas Pop Up

7:00pmSenior School Event School Prefects’ Auction of Opportunities in the Recital Room

7:15pmLegatLegat’s Christmas Show - Performance 2 in the Miles Studio

SAT 2 DEC

SUN 3 DEC

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WEEK TWELVE

MON 4 DEC

CharityCamberlot Charity Week

2:30pmAcademicIGCSE PE Hockey Assessment in the MPH

TUE 5 DEC

5:15pmSenior School Event42 Club Guest Speaker

5:30pmSenior School EventSchool Prefects’ Christmas Dinner in the Old Dining Room

WED 6 DEC

2:20pmCareersU6 Camberlot & Bloomsbury - Careers Session with Mrs Franks

6:00pmSenior School EventBede’s Development Foundation Board Meeting (online)

6:00pmPerforming Arts FacultyGala Concert in the Recital Room

THU 7 DEC

8:30amTrips & VisitsP6 and L6 EAL London Theatre Trip

8:45amPerforming Arts FacultyL6 Punchdrunk: Immersive Theatre Workshop in the Miles Studio

5:15pmSenior School EventLast late Bus Service of the Term

6:00pmSenior School EventGala Concert in the Recital Room

FRI 8 DEC

5:00pmParents’ ConsultationU6 Parents Evening (online)

SAT 9 DEC

11:00amLegatLegat Dance Academy and Legat Associate children theatre trip to see Edward Scissorhands at Sadler’s Wells

SUN 10 DEC

Senior School EventHuman Rights Day 2023

6:00pmBoarders’ ActivityBoarders’ Christmas Parties in Houses

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WEEK THIRTEEN

MON 11 DEC

2:00pmSenior School EventChristmas Cake Decorating House Competition

TUE 12 DEC

9:00amSenior School EventChristmas Carol Services at St Saviour’s, Eastbourne

10:00amSenior School EventDay Houses begin their Christmas outings

10:45amSenior School EventBoarding Houses begin their Christmas outings

WED 13 DEC

CharityChristmas Jumper Day

12:10pmSenior School EventChristmas Lunch provided by Holroyd Howe

3:40pmSenior School EventWhole School End of Term Assembly

THU 14 DEC

5:45pmSenior School EventChristmas Carol Singing at the Village Shop

FRI 15 DEC

CareersUCAS Application Submission Deadline (Internal)

12:40pmSenior School EventFinal House Assemblies

1:10pmSenior School Event AUTUMN TERM ENDS BUSES DEPART 1:30 PM

SAT 16 DEC

SUN 17 DEC

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Whole School Photo

FUTURE KEY DATES 2023

Wednesday 6 September

Bede’s FestSaturday 9 September

Individual School PhotosWednesday 13 September

House PhotosFriday 22 September

Senior School Open MorningSaturday 30 September

Prep School Open Morning

Sixth Form Open Morning

FY Trip to Edale Activity Centre

Saturday 7 October

Saturday 14 October

Monday 16 October

(returns Friday 20 October)

AUTUMN TERM 2023 Boarders

TERM DATES 2023-2024

SPRING TERM 2024

SUMMER TERM 2024

AUTUMN TERM 2024 - Provisional and subject to change

SCHOOL COMMITTEE BOARDING COMMITTEE

PUPIL VOICE

FEEDBACK TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Head of School, Deputy HoS, Heads of Sub Committees

Staff: SMT

(Meets week 5 and 11 Autumn Term)

FOOD COMMITTEE

ENVIRONMENTAL EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

SERVICE AND WELLBEING

SIXTH FORM ENGAGEMENT

HOUSE COUNCILS

House Councils must consist of at least one pupil from each year group, be chaired by the HoH, meet weekly or fortnightly and send a different representative to each sub-committee. Where two representatives are sent to a sub-committee, one must be a senior, and one junior.

BEDE’S DIPLOMA

All pupils in the L6 will be completing the Bede’s Diploma over the next two years. The Diploma is made up of four distinct sections. Pupils must complete each section in order to be awarded the Diploma at the end of the U6.

EXTEND

This is an opportunity for pupils to extend their skills and knowledge in a particular area, gaining University and/or Employment recognised qualifications, some of which also carry additional UCAS points.

Pupils will complete one of the following qualifications alongside their other A levels/BTECs:

• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

• Level 2 Sports Leadership

• Arts Award Gold

• Business/Enterprise course

• IELTS

• Other recognised certificates (e.g. First Aid, Lifeguard, MOOC)

ENRICH

Pupils will develop their sense of personal and social responsibility through their involvement in the school and wider communities.

They are expected to actively engage in the following three areas, such as helping at events, charity fundraising, representing the school, as well as carrying out 20 hours of volunteering/community service:

• House community

• School community

• Wider community (20 hours of community service)

ENLIGHTEN

Pupils will develop a greater awareness of themselves and the world they live in, career pathways, life skills, healthy living, as well as enlightening themselves further in areas of interest.

They will be expected to attend and participate in the following (five compulsory and five optional):

• Talks from visiting speakers

• Trips/visits

• Workshops

ENHANCE

In this section pupils develop the skills, behaviours and attributes that are essential for the workplace and adulthood.

Pupils will be expected to engage in activities and events that allow them to undertake and develop the following competencies:

• Leadership

• Team working

• Self-awareness and self-management

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Independent living skills

• Public speaking and interview technique

All pupils will undertake a viva-style interview in Upper 6th, which forms part of the final Diploma assessment.

Queries about the Bede’s Diploma can be directed to Mr J Sealey

(justin.sealey@bedes.org)

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of Safeguarding annabel.hodge@bedes.org

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Shawn Williams

Assistant Director of Safeguarding shawn.williams@bedes.org

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Paul Juniper

Assistant HeadBoarding paul.juniper@bedes.org

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Nik Driver Assistant Head - Day nik.driver@bedes.org

If a pupil wishes to disclose something to you, you should tell them that you will listen to what they say but will need to tell the relevant staff.

What to do: Listen, don’t ask leading questions, do not put words into their mouths. Make accurate, detailed notes at the time or immediately afterwards, this is to be done on MyConcern. You should not discuss with other colleagues until advice has been sought from the safeguarding team. Report the disclosure to Annabel Hodge, Nik Driver, Shawn Williams or Paul Juniper as soon as possible, this can be done in person or via MyConcern. (Any member of staff can make a referral to Children’s Services Duty and Assessment team directly if they feel the need to do so or if they feel that a child protection disclosure is not being dealt with effectively or ef昀ciently).

IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO INVESTIGATE, ONLY TO REPORT AND REFER.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business at Bede’s, it could happen at Bede’s

CHAPLAIN

Mr Taylor

jarrod.taylor@bedes.org

LEAD SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Mrs Jasper

tara.jasper@bedes.org

Whomever you approach will help you. If something needs to be investigated, they will do so and then tell you what has happened. It may be that you would rather speak to someone outside the school. Your parents or guardians may be the best choice.

You can also contact the following services/agencies for help and support;

CHILDLINE: 0800 1111

CHATHEALTH SERVICE: Text 07507 332473

East Sussex Children’s Services (SPOA): 01323 464222

Kooth (Mental Health Support): https://www.kooth.com/

NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

SHOUT (for support in a crisis) Text SHOUT to 85258

CEOP(Online safety): https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Children’s Commissioner: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk

Phone: 0207 783 8330

Email: info.request@childrenscommissioner.gis.gov.uk

Samaritans: Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

Stay Alive App: Available on Google Play and the App store

BEDE’S PUPIL COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE (TRUST)

STAGE 1

If a pupil has a worry or complaint, in most cases they will be able to communicate that informally to an adult who knows them. Any pupil having a grievance can approach any of the members of staff within their House or indeed the School (their Housemaster/ mistress, tutor, form teacher or matron would normally be the person best placed to deal with the matter in the first instance).

If a pupil feels that their problem has not been properly addressed or sorted out the following procedure is laid down whereby they can make a more formal complaint. A pupil will not be penalised for making a formal complaint in good faith.

STAGE 2

If any pupil feels the need to make a formal complaint about a matter which is causing distress or a problem which cannot be otherwise resolved he or she should inform (at the Senior School) a Deputy Head, Assistant Head or the Chaplain, or (at the Prep School) the Deputy Head, Head of Year or the Welfare Officer either verbally or in writing. The complaint will be acknowledged within two days and a written record will be made of the complaint.

STAGE 3

The complaint will be investigated by a mutually agreed, independent person, sanctioned by the Headmaster, and resolved either to the pupil’s satisfaction or with an otherwise appropriate outcome, which balances the rights and duties of those involved. The investigation will normally be completed within two weeks. The complainant will be informed of the outcome in writing.

STAGE 4

If the pupil, or his/her parents or carers, feel that the procedure detailed above has not dealt with the complaint satisfactorily then a letter setting out the unresolved complaint should be sent to the Headmaster. The School will then follow the Bede’s Complaints Policy, which is available on the website.

IN ADDITION

Pupils are also reminded that they have access to help outside of the School.

• Dr Northway (School Doctor) 01323 845669

• Childline 0800 111

• Office of the Children’s Commissioner 0207 783 8330

ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES

Emergency Services: FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE

Action

1. Dial 999 or the emergency number shown on the telephone

2. Tell the operator which service you want

3. Give your telephone number

4. Wait for the emergency service to answer

5. Give the address where help is needed (Bede’s School – Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH)

6. Give any other necessary information

Accidents/Injuries to Pupils

• Injury to a pupil (in activities or otherwise) should be reported immediately to a Member of Staff.

• Serious injuries will always be taken directly to Eastbourne District General Hospital and not the Medical Centre.

• All injuries at school or during a school activity should be reported to the School Nurse. If a Member of Staff is not accessible, and the injury is serious (an obvious or suspected break or dislocation, a suspected internal injury, eye injury, unconsciousness for any length of time, road traffic injury), the senior pupil present should:-

1. Send another pupil to telephone for an ambulance (see above)

2. Not move the casualty, but keep him/her warm

3. After the casualty has been taken to hospital, inform the Housemaster/Housemistress

If fire breaks out in a building

1. Raise the alarm

2. Close doors and windows

3. Leave the building immediately

4. Ensure that the fire brigade has been called (“Accidents and Emergencies” see above)

The out of hours Doctor is based at Quintin’s Medical Centre (01323 845669). In cases of non-emergencies please ring 101 where you will be directed to a central control centre.

Porters’ Lodge

The Porters’ Lodge is manned at the following times

• Monday to Friday – 7.30 am to 9.00 pm

• Saturday – 8.00 am to 4.00 pm

• Telephone number: 01323 356557 Ext number: 6557

• Email: porters.lodge@bedes.org

The Porters’ Lodge is open between 7.30 am and 9.00 pm (Mon – Fri) and 8.00 am and 4.00 pm (Sat)

They can be contacted on Ext 6557 or Direct 01323 356557

Residential Caretaker and Security Co Coordinator Mr N Hicks Ext 6556 Mob 07921 387470 Home 01323 844365

Estates office Ext 6550 Direct 01323 356550

All Lost Property is located at the Porters’ Lodge.