Newsletter December 2013
December 2013
Number 2
Academic success that matters ‘Growing together to be the best we can be’ Lord of Light—Shine on us Lord of Peace—dwell in us Lord of Might—support us Lord of Love—enfold us Lord of Wisdom—enlighten us
Headteachers’ Commendations
Year 7 News
Service of Remembrance
Fill us with faith and inspire us to bring the Good News of Christmas into the lives of family, friend and stranger.
Snow Line
This day and always
Dates for the Diary
Open Tuesday
By Hannah Finn Year 10
Content
Message from the Headteacher
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Message from Ms Farr
1
Our Vision
2
Headteacher’s Commendations
3
Carol Service 11.12.13
4-13
Christmas Eucharist
14-23
King’s School Bursaries
24
English Department News 25-27
Amen.
This prayer, offered by Rev. Peter Haddleton,, at our Carol Service in 2010, sums up the love and faith Rev. Peter brought to our college. We were greatly saddened by his death in November but remember all the goodness he brought out in us and are glad that he was part of our community. As always we look back on the highlights of our term as we light an advent candle each day in our ‘counting up’ to Christmas. Our English and Mathematics Mock GCSE examination results are good and bode well for academic success next summer. We were delighted to receive our ‘RAISE online’ report which sets out the progress made by our students in comparison with other schools nationally. In 2013 our Year 11 students performed significantly better across a wide range of academic students than students in other schools and are therefore equipped with qualifications which will give them greater choice of University places and make them more employable in the future. We have narrowed the gap between those students in receipt of pupil premium and those who are not most significantly placing us in the top 20% of schools in Worcestershire. Recent rigorous lesson observations show that nearly 90%of lessons are graded as good or outstanding; again this will place us among the best schools nationally.
Science Department News
28
Modern Foreign Languages Department News
29-30
Young Enterprise News
30
History Department News
31-32
Nurture Base
33
Teen Book Awards
33
Arts’ Department News
34-39
As I write we are looking forward to our Community Activities day and our end of term Eucharist at which Bishop John will preside and members of the Cathedral Choir will sing.
Operation Christmas Child
39
I thank you for your support for our College and wish you a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
Christmas Activity Day
40-41
Plus much more ………..
Our staff give generously of their time to support students, as can be shown from some of the articles in the newsletter and I thank them for that. This term we say goodbye to Mr Cox who leaves us to take up his post as principal of a school in Dudley, Miss Sharma who moves for a promotion to Redditch, Miss Applegate who moves to Herefordshire, Mrs Watson who is taking more maths consultancy work and Mr Farmer who is taking up a teaching post in Malvern. All have been superb colleagues, working to bring about the best for our community and we wish them well..
Term begins for students at 8.30am on 7th January. Ms J Farr—Headteacher
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College Vision
Our Vision We seek to develop a caring Christian community in which we nurture individuals; encourage learning, creativity and endeavour; inspire all to excel and reach their potential and to help all young learners grow into active and responsible citizens who are able to make a difference in the World.
To make our vision a reality we aim to:
Develop a faith- centred community based on a love of God, neighbour and self.
Create a culture of learning and achievement in which study, enquiry, innovation and aspiration are highly valued
Grow together to be the best that we can be.
Establish an orderly, happy, safe and caring environment in which all members of the College community can
Grow in confidence and self-esteem.
Provide access to a wide and varied curriculum that is appropriate to students’ needs and learning styles.
Support physical, social and emotional growth.
Develop a sense of responsibility and citizenship, and thereby shape the future.
In order to bring about the best we shall:
Provide excellent teaching, in rich and varied learning environments.
Create positive challenges.
Assess students learning and progress and report on this regularly to parents.
Strive to develop an enriching programme of visits and extra curricular activity.
Respond effectively to students pastoral needs.
Develop positive relationships between staff and students.
Promote good attendance.
Build a strong and robust College/parent partnership.
Develop effective links with the Church and wider communities.
Meet and support the needs of ethnic and minority groups.
Celebrate diversities and differences in our community.
Work as a team towards our shared vision.
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Headteacher’s Commendations The following students have received Headteacher’s Commendations and five Community Credits Their achievements and contribution to the life of our College are highly valued. Those students marked with a * have more than one Commendation.
Diogo Amaan Fortune Lauren Imogen Ateeb Kien Ammina Joshua Lucy
Almeida Altaf Austin-Ricketts* Band Barrett Bashir Beck Begum Bentley Bluck
Samuel Marnie Jamie Katie Lillibet Juri Leigh Eve Myles Cameron
Hasnip Hathaway Hathaway Hawkins Haworth Hayes Hewitt Hill* Hill Hobbins
Ellie Lauren Elishah Eden Ross Megan Jordan Lauren Aleah Helainna
Newman O'Hora Olatunde Openshaw* Page Papazoglou Pate Pinfield Pollock Presley
Molly Olivia Kasey Martha Mason Jack
Bourne Bradley Cale* Cambridge Carr Cowie
Elizabeth Charlotte Danyal Umor Cerys William
Hughes Hurley Ilyas Islam* John* John
Jay Stephanie Evelyn Brittany Tia Musadaq
Pugh* Pugh Pugh Ratcliffe Schoolar Shazad
Chloe Kayanne Ryan Katie Samuel Megan
Davies Depper Dickinson Dinsdale Dodson Done
Edward Kaya Danielle Bradlee Elliot Jessica
John Jones Jones* Jones Kainey Key
Kieran Bethany Glenn Georgia Oscar Claudia
Smith Steele Strachan Surridge* Taylor Taylor
Megan Martha
Done Dunster
William Eleanor
Key Lee*
Imogen Libby
Tingle Trainer
Georgina Dutfield Elle Faizey
Jordan Joseph
Long Long
Amelia Rachel
Turberfield Wakefield*
Millie Fearns Charlotte Fletcher
Georgia MacDonald Thomas Maiden
Jordan Alistair
Walker Weatherhog
Luke Bailey
Ford Fuller
Matthew Makranczy* Joshua Mathie
Katerina Bethany
Webb Whitworth
William Marshall
Garrad Gormley
Chloe Hannah
Charlotte Whitworth Kerry Williams
Matthew Angela Luke
Green Haklaj Handley
Destiny May Nohmah Muhammed Hafsah Muminah
Matthews Matthews
Harrison Samuel
Wood Yeomans
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service
Carol Service Worcester Cathedral
Wednesday, 11th December 2013
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service The Governors, Headteacher and staff would like to thank the Dean and Chapter for the use of the Cathedral. During the service there will be a collection. Proceeds will be donated to St Richard’s Hospice. Bells courtesy of The Cathedral Guild of Bell Ringers, The Martley Guild of Bell Ringers. We are very grateful for the support of Mr Ian King, Mrs Marie McNally, Mr Joe Robbins and Professor Derek Sheldon. We ask that the congregation refrain from applauding between items. 2013 has been an exceptional year in the life of our College. As Christmas approaches, we celebrate the peace of God and the power of His love. During our Service we especially give thanks for the lives of Mr John Bailey MBE, Chair of Governors and nephew of the Bishops Perowne, Revd. Peter Haddleton, our School Chaplain and other members of our College family who have died this year.
Organ
Professor Derek Sheldon
Cover illustration by:
Emily Studholme – Year 11
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service Order of Service College Clarinet Choir
Imogen Fraser-Clark (Year 10), Alexandra Lee (Year 9), Florence Wood (Year 9)
Professor Derek Sheldon
Organ
Processional
College Choir
Hodie Christus Natus Est Reading
Olivia Bradley (Year 7),
Christmas
Jacob Briscombe (Year 7),
John Betjeman
Kasey Cale (Year 7), Angela Haklaj (Year 7), Eve Hill (Year 7), Jesika Jordan (Year 7), Connor King (Assistant Head of College), Chloe Matthews (Deputy Head of College)
Congregational Carol O Come O Come Emmanuel
Brass and Woodwind
Traditional
Mr Simon Bethel (Community Leader),
O come, O come Emmanuel! Redeem thy captive Israel, That into exile drear is gone, Far from the face of God’s dear son, Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel
Freddie Locket (Year 10), Joseph Robbins
Shall come to thee, O Israel O come, O come, thou dayspring bright! Pour on our souls thy healing light, Dispel the long night’s lingering gloom, And pierce the shadows of the tomb. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Welcome
The Very Revd. Peter Atkinson
Bidding Prayer
Revd. Charmian Manship
Reading
William Bishop (Year 8),
Christ’s birth and Kingdom Foretold
Jay Pugh (Year 7)
Isaiah 9 v 1-7
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service Carol of the Bells
Chamber Choir and Dance
Mykola Leontovych and Peter J Wilhousky
Dancers: Eleanor Church (Year 11) Imogen Fraser-Clark (Year 10) Katie Hawkins (Year 10) Josie Samuels (Year 11) Imogen Tingle (Year 11) Hannah Whitehouse (Year 10)
Congregational Carol Once in Royal David’s City Traditional Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed Mary was that Mother mild Jesus Christ her little child He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all? And his shelter was a stable And his cradle was a stall With the poor, and mean, and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy And through all his wondrous childhood He would honour and obey Love, and watch the lowly maiden In whose gentle arms he lay Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as he For he is our childhood’s pattern Day by day like us he grew He was little, weak and helpless Tears and smiles like us he knew And he feeleth for our sadness And he shareth in our gladness
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service And our eyes at last shall see him Through his own redeeming love For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone Not in that poor lowly stable With the oxen standing by We shall see him; but in heaven Set at God’s right hand on high When like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around
Reading
Belinda Bailey (Assistant
The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin
Head of College),
St Luke 1 v 26-38
Leigh Hewitt (Head of College), Erinn Melville (Deputy Head of College)
I saw a Maiden
College Choir
Ian King (2012)
Reading
Fortune Austin-Ricketts
St Luke tells of the birth of Christ
(Year 8), Alice Chevalier
Luke 2 v 1-7
(Year 8), Georgia Robinson (Assistant Head of College)
Congregational Carol In the Bleak Mid-Winter Traditional In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away,
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service when He comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom Cherubim, worship night and day, a breastful of milk, and a manger full of hay; enough for Him, whom angels fall down before, the ox and ass and camel which adore. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and Seraphim thronged the air; But only his mother, in her maiden bliss, worshipped the beloved with a kiss. What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.
Reading
George Fuller (Year 10),
The Shepherds go to the Manger
Lydia Hand (Assistant Head
Luke 2 v 8 - 19
of College), Tom Maiden (Year 10), Mr Scott Reeves (Assistant Headteacher)
The Shepherds on the Rock
Mrs Marie McNally,
Schubert
Erinn Melville (Deputy Head of College), Florence Wood (Year 9)
Christmas Spiritual Traditional Arr. Donald Hunt
Chamber Choir
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service A collection, the proceeds of which will be donated toSt Richard’s Hospice during the congregational singing of O Little Town of Bethlehem Congregational Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem Traditional O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and endless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The ever-lasting light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to night. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And peace to men on earth For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep Their watch of wond’ring love How silently, how silently The won-drous gift is giv’n! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heav’n No ear may hear his coming But in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive him still The dear Christ enters in. O Holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born in us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel.
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service Reading
Mr Andy Cox (Deputy
Journey of the Magi
Headteacher), Mr David Kling
T.S. Eliot
(Deputy Headteacher), Mr James Laidler (Assistant Headteacher)
The Christmas Tree
Mr James Manship
Cornelius
(Subject Leader: Geography/ Senior Leadership: Seconded)
Reading
Katy Fellows (Year 11),
Carol Singing
Luke Ford (Deputy Head of
Laurie Lee
College), Mr John Plant (Assistant Headteacher), Mrs JanePrice (Assistant Headteacher) Music composed and performed by Rosie Davis (Year 10) and Emma Fletcher (Year 10)
Ring the Bells
College Choir
Ian King (2013) Prayers
Revd. Charmian Manship
Harp Instrumental and Dance
Penny Ashmore (Head of College-
During which a symbolic light will be
Harp)
presented to a member of the
Danielle Whitcombe (Year 7 -
congregation
Dance)
Reading
Ms Julie Farr (Headteacher)
St John unfolds the great mystery of incarnation
Penny Ashmore (Head of College)
John 1 v 1-14
Congregational Carol See Amid the Winter’s Snow Traditional See amid the winter’s snow, Born for us on earth below, See, the Lamb of God appears, Promised from eternal years. Hail, thou ever blessed morn!
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service Hail, thou ever blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem Christ is born in Bethlehem! Lo, within a manger lies He who built the starry skies, He who, throned in height sublime, sits amid the cherubim Hail, thou ever blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem Christ is born in Bethlehem! Sacred infant, all divine, What a tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this! Hail, thou ever blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem Christ is born in Bethlehem! Teach, O teach us holy child, By Thy face so meek and mild, Teach us to resemble Thee In Thy sweet humility. Hail, thou ever blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem Christ is born in Bethlehem! Blessing
The Very Revd. Peter Atkinson
Peace (A Gaelic Blessing)
Penny Ashmore (Head of
John Rutter
College), Martha Dunster (Year 11), Eleanor Lee (Year 11), Erinn Melville (Deputy Head of College)
Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
Melodeon Tunes
A member of ‘Granny’s Attic’ who have reached the National Finals of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014. Professor Derek Sheldon
Organ Voluntary
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Bishop Perowne Carol Service—Order of Service
A Celtic Prayer
Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Deep peace of the gentle earth to you, Moon and starts pour their healing light on you, Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you, Deep peace of Christ to you.
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service
Christmas Eucharist Celebrated by The Right Revd. Dr John Inge The Bishop of Worcester
By Hannah Finn Year 10
Order of Service
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service
Lord by your presence; Light up the past That we might learn from it with thankfulness Light up the present That we might live in it with love Light up the future That we might prepare for it in hope.
We are delighted to welcome Bishop John and members of Worcester Cathedral Choir under the direction of Dr. Peter Nardone.
We thank Mr Ian King for his support.
We thank Revd. Charmian Manship, Captain Rick Tett, Mrs Benita Pomeroy, Mrs Margaret Tuffley for assisting.
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service Carols sung by members of Worcester Cathedral Choir Welcome Ms Farr, Headteacher, welcomes everyone to the service. Christmas Prologue The Prologue is read This, today, is the meeting place of heaven and earth. For this, today, is the stable in which God keeps his appointment to meet his people. Not many high are here, not many holy; not many innocent children, not many worldly wise; not all familiar faces, not all frequent visitors. But, if today only strangers met, that would be enough. For Bethlehem was not the hub of the universe, nor was the stable a platform for famous folk. In an out-of-the-way place which folk never thought to visit – there God kept his promise there God sends his son. Saying Sorry The Bishop introduces the Service
Three short reflective prayers are read and each is followed by a response:
Christ the light of the world has come to dispel the darkness of our hearts. Let us turn to the light and confess our sins
Christ came in humility to share our lives: forgive our pride. Lord, have mercy. All
Lord, have mercy.
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service Christ came with good news for all people: forgive our silence. Christ, have mercy. All
Christ, have mercy.
Christ came in love to a world of suffering: forgive our self-centredness. Lord, have mercy. All
Lord, have mercy.
May the God of love bring us back to himself, forgive us our sins, and assure us of his eternal love in Jesus Christ our Lord. All
Amen. Advent Candles
Advent Candles are now lit by students and are lit progressively during the Service. The Collect The Theme Prayer for today is read Almighty God as we prepare with joy to celebrate the gift of the Christ-child, embrace the earth with your love and be for us a living hope in Jesus Christ our Lord. All
Amen. The Reading
Read from John’s Gospel (Chapter 1)by William Bishop (Year 8), Freddie Lockett (Year 10) and Jay Pugh (Year 7)
A short Reflection on the Gospel Reading follows.
King James Bible John 1 v 1-14
1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2
The same was in the beginning with God.
3
All things were made by him; and without him was not any-thing made that was made.
4
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service 6
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light that all men through him might believe.
8
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11
He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
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Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
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And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, fu ll of grace and truth. A short Reflection by the Bishop on the Gospel Reading follows. I saw a Maiden Ian King 2012
The Prayers
The prayers are led by In the face of the Gospel let us ask God for a good Christmas: ...that no powerful nation should tax the poor or uproot them ...that no unmarried mother should be put away in disgrace ...that no door will be shut on those who need to find it open ...that shepherds and sheep and all nature need not be afraid ...that barbed wire and angry soldiers may not be found in Bethlehem ...that wise men and wise women might appear in Europe, in Afghanistan, in the Middle East ...that children may be preserved from those who would abuse them ...that this Christmas worship may become a manger and the church a stable
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service and the rumour become a reality that Christ has come among us and this we pray in Jesus’ name AMEN. Lord by your presence; Light up the past That we might learn from it with thankfulness Light up the present That we might live in it with love Light up the future That we might prepare for it in hope.
Ms Julie Farr: Bids farewell to staff who are leaving.
Peace (A Gaelic Blessing) John Rutter Performed by Martha Dunster (Year 11), Eleanor Lee (Year 11), Erinn Melville (Deputy Head of College) The Peace After a short introduction by the Bishop, as the Christian Family gathered to meet with God, we welcome each other with a handshake and by exchanging the words “Peace be with you” Bishop
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to all on whom his favour rests.
The peace of the Lord be always with you:
All
And also with you.
Bishop
Let us share with one another a sign of peace. The Offertory
The altar is made ready with the bread and wine, during which the College Choir will sing: The Communion Prayer The prayer is introduced with the following exchange:
The Lord be with you All
And also with you
Lift up your hearts All
We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God All
It is right to give thanks and praise
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service The Prayer continues, a reminder of things to give thanks for.
Lord of all life, you created the universe, where all living things reflect your glory. You give us this great and beautiful earth, to discover and to cherish. You give us happy times and things to celebrate. In these we taste your kingdom, a feast for all to share. You made us all, each wonderfully different, to join with the angels and sing your praise:
The Sanctus and Benedictus from Walton’s Missa Brevis will be sung by members of Worcester Cathedral Choir.
We thank you, loving Father, because you sent Jesus, your Son. He gave his life for us on the cross and shows us the way to live. Send your Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine may be for us Christ’s body and his blood. On the night before he died, when darkness had fallen, Jesus took bread. He gave thanks, broke it, and shared it with his disciples, saying: ‘This is my body, given for you. Do this to remember me.’ After they had eaten, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and shared it with his disciples, saying: ‘This is my blood, poured out for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins.’ So Father, with this bread and this cup we celebrate his love, his death, his risen life. As you feed us with these gifts, send your Holy Spirit, and change us more and more to be like Jesus our Saviour.
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service Help us, Father, to love one another, and to work together for that day when the whole world is fed, suffering is ended, and all creation is gathered in your loving arms. And now with Mary and Joseph all your saints we give you glory, through Jesus Christ, in the strength of the Spirit, today and forever.
All
Amen.
The Prayer continues a reminder of things to give thanks for.
The Bishop then introduces the Lord’s Prayer then says the opening words “Our Father who art in Heaven” and all are invited t o join in the rest of the prayer.
The bread is broken for sharing, with the following words:
We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ All
Though we are many we are one body For we all share in the one bread
All are then invited take communion or to come forward for a Blessing. Music will be played [insert names]
Members of Worcester Cathedral Choir will sing:
Agnus Dei from Palestrina’s Missa Brevis A tender shoot by Otto Goldschmidt A spotless rose by Herbert Howells
Final Prayer and Blessing
Dismissal
Ms Farr, Headteacher, says the words of dismissal Go forth into the World
A selection of traditional carols sung by members of Worcester Cathedral Choir
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service
A Celtic Prayer Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Deep peace of the gentle earth to you, Moon and starts pour their healing light on you, Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you, Deep peace of Christ to you.
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Christmas Eucharist: Order of Service
Moonless darkness stands between. Past, O Past, no more be seen! But the Bethlehem star may lead me To the sight of Him Who freed me From the self that I have been. Make me pure, Lord: Thou art holy; Make me meek, Lord: Thou wert lowly; Now beginning, and alway: Now begin, on Christmas Day.
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King’s School Bursaries for Year 11 students
College Community: Departmental News Academic Success that Matters
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English Department News A Selection of Odes written by Year 7 students.
Ode to a Chocolate Coin Oh chocolate coin, chocolate coin,
Ode to a cracker O wondrous cracker, Your mysteriousness forces me to think, I salute your glimmering shine, I tremble with ecstasy at your effectual design. My love for you will never end.
You are so divine. Seeing your glimmer under a light makes me smile with glee. Oh how I adore you. I can’t wait much longer to gobble you up, And have a short moment of pure luxuriousness. But Mrs Dorsett won’t let me.
Oh how I very strongly want, NO,
You keep me company with your multi-skilled heart, As I try to see what is inside your body,
Need to peel open your exquisite, golden wrapping and eat your treasure like inside.
Your divine figure sends shivers down my spine, But then I can’t help it,
I must eat you.
I grab hold of your slick body
I need to.
BANG!
I will.
I am so sorry.
Mmmmmm.
Ateeb Bashir
Mason Carr
Ode to a chocolate coin O hail to thee, chocolate coin, Never to be left on the kitchen side, How you shimmer in the night sky, We shall never say goodbye.
I cherish you, as I dream about you, I relish you as I use you for my comfort, I savour you as your delicious flavour reluctantly melts in my mouth.
You are a knight in shining armour, You are the key to make me calmer, You are a chocolate coin. My chocolate coin. Olivia Bradley
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English Department News continued ‌... An ode to tinsel When I touch you, what do I see? Oh no! You have shed a lovely strand, which was attached to your body, now cupped in my hands. The way you seem to tremble when I replace the bauble. The way you are messed around, the way you call. The way you bring the festive feeling to the Christmas tree. The way you bring the Christmas vibe, that is within me. How I adore your glistening colours, how I adore the smiles you bring to others. How I adore you on Christmas eve, it’s time to go to bed, oh I never want to leave! But when I touch you, what do I see? Oh no! You have shed one of those lovely strands, which are attached to your body now cupped in my hands. But at the end of Christmas day, the Christmas spirit is going away. Oh what a lucky girl I am to be, with you, lay there, on the Christmas tree.
Kasey Cale
O tinsel, Hail! My desirable decoration You refine any object on which I place you, Your spikey, playful texture tickles me on my finger tips, Your merry tingle brings joy to my home, I look at you as if you are a sparkling, precious gem, Or a snowflake made from fine, fresh crystals, You outshine those plain, perky baubles, I would never, ever exchange you for that stuck up star, Never! Any tinsel is special but you are not any tinsel, You are my icing on the Christmas cake, The holly in my hair, You are my treat, And without you, my Christmas tree would be incomplete.
Lillibet Haworth
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English Department News continued …... Ode to Tinsel Salute to the shiny thing with the silver papery things on it, Utterly useless in all its ways, You could hang it from wall to wall, But if it were neck height, it could strangle you and kill you. You could hang it on a Christmas tree, But I think it would look cheesy. You could also put it from banister to banister up the stairs, But it could trip you and you could fall down the stairs and break your back. And you can use it as a weapon to strangle people, and use it as a whip. Maybe if you put it on a door knob you’d be safe, but you’d be wrong… If you went to open a door it could wrap around your wrist so hard, Your head would go purple……and EXPLODE! What could it do next? Who knows? It could kill you with a knife while you’re in the shower… It’s your worst nightmare…. The tinsel. The killer tinsel. William John Ode to a Cracker (a Christmas cracker) O cracker, cracker, O Christmas cracker, My whole body shakes with joy, When your POP echoes around the room, Of all the Christmas delicacies, The crummy Christmas pud, The terrible tinsel, The lurid lights, The boring baubles, Nothing even comes close to your magnificence. O keeper of toys and bad jokes, I will ignore the various crisps and cokes, Your slim, fit body, That shiny coating, Oh, it makes me Itch! With temptation, But one day when we are together, Alone, I reach for your, I just can’t help it any more… POP! I open a can of Fanta… Jay Pugh
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Science Department News Science STEM Club Trip On Thursday 28/11/13, the local authority held an event called ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Scientists’ in the Worcester Rugby Club at Sixways. Eleven students from years 9 & 10 attended this event and were immersed in a variety of workshops and presentations from organisations such as the University of Birmingham, Mazak, Warwickshire University, the Royal Society of Chemistry and Thinktank. Students were quick to get involved and see what was on offer – observing 3D printers in action, viewing bed bugs under highpowered microscopes, experiencing centripetal forces, testing food stuffs to name but a few! Other areas of the event enabled our students to discuss career opportunities and apprenticeships ranging from astrophysics to aviation! When evaluating the event on our return, everyone who attended found the trip to be a positive and worthwhile experience. The only complaint was that they didn’t have enough time there! As a result of the event, links with local institutions have been strengthened further – we even hope to have some liquid nitrogen and super conductors at one of our future Science STEM clubs! Mr Elmougy
Science STEM Club As part of our college's vision to enhance the provision of STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths), the Science Department now has an active science club which takes place on Thursdays 3-4.15pm. Students attending this club have actively participated in a wide range of science activities which encompass a range of scientific content. Students have investigated the science behind fireworks, how to make fluorescent jelly and have also witnessed the 'screaming jelly baby' experiment designed to demonstrate exothermic reactions. As the club grows, we envisage further opportunities to invite external agencies to present a range of exciting and innovative aspects of science, such as the use of liquid nitrogen and superconductors. A trip to the big bang fair at the NEC in Birmingham is also being organised as we speak! If your child has a keen interest in science and would like to join this club, please ask them to see me. Thanks Mr Elmougy
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Modern Foreign Languages News The department aims to give all students the best possible language learning experience to enable them to fulfil their potential. We want them to enjoy languages, to understand the value of learning a language, to gain a better understanding of the world around us and to develop skills that will help them throughout their lives. The department echoes the college vision as we seek to enable every child to fulfil his/her potential within a challenging, supportive and inclusive environment. In all years we underline the importance of all students following an appropriate programme of study to ensure achievement and to stimulate interest, as we seek to communicate the vital role of language learning both as part of a balanced curriculum and as preparation for an economically competitive job market. Our aims support the overall aims of the college by encouraging students to be all they can be and by incorporating some of the key themes from Every Child Matters (Enjoy and achieve, Make a positive contribution and Achieve economic well being) and the KS3 Curriculum (Curriculum aims: to become successful learners, Focus for learning: Knowledge and understanding, Whole curriculum dimensions: Global dimensions, Statutory expectations: Communication and Knowledge and understanding of the world). Course books in KS3 motivate students and improve achievement by concentrating on logical and progressive language acquisition, with a greater emphasis on grammar without losing a communicative approach. In-house materials are well presented and carefully differentiated and supplement course books, with reference in particular to students with special needs, both more and less able. It is a department where good teaching and student achievement is recognised, praised and shared. Careful monitoring of attainment improves achievement and informs future planning. ICT raises student achievement through improving motivation and giving access to a range of activities and materials. Classes have access to a number of web-based activities and other software is being incorporated into lessons. Each classroom is now furnished with a projector. ICT also helps the department keep records, produce documents and monitor student progress. Statement of Work Key Stage 3 7y1 and 7y2 experience both French and German with a view to selecting one to take into Year 8. other classes concentrate on mastering one language (French, German or Spanish). Students have 5 one hour lessons per fortnight. Key Stage 4 Languages are part of the option system and students can select GCSE French, German or Spanish. GCSE Topics 1.
Home and local area
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Life in the home, friends and relationships
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Local area, facilities and getting around
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Health and sport
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Sport, outdoor pursuits and healthy lifestyles
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Food and drink as aspects of culture and health
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Leisure and entertainment
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Socialising, special occasions and festivals
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TV, films and music
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Travel and the wider world
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Holidays and exchanges
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Environmental, cultural and social issues
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Education and work
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School life in the UK and in France
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Work experience, future study and jobs, working abroad
Type of Assessment, Skill percentage of grade External listening 20% Controlled speaking 30% External reading 20% Controlled coursework writing 30% Speaking 2 tasks 30-60 mins each 30 marks per task Externally marked by OCR Dictionaries allowed Different topics, different contexts
Young Enterprise Ignite – Young Enterprise Team Our 8, Year 11 entrepreneurs successfully completed their first competition trade fair this weekend at the Worcester Victorian Market. Whilst we did not, on this occasion, win any awards we feel an enormous sense of achievement and have received some valuable feedback to assist us further with our journey. We sold just over £100 worth of stock at the trade fair. The branded bottles Bombay Sapphire Blue Gin and Diet Coke bottles sold the best. There was a huge amount of interest in our slumped magnum champagne bottle, however, until we can guarantee supply of such a unique bottle this item cannot go on sale. We were complimented on our stalls presentation, our knowledge of our product and our professional conduct when approaching potential customers. It was quite daunting at first, approaching customers and talking to them about our product, but with practice we became less nervous. Our next selling opportunities include Cranham Primary School, St Barnabas Primary School and Gorse Hill Primary School to complete the Christmas season. We have also been invited to speak at an assembly at Perdiswell Primary School to introduce students to our entrepreneurial activities. In the New Year preparations and thoughts then turn to our final competition trade fairs at Worcester Cathedral Plaza and Webbs of Wychbold and the final presentation evenings.
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History Department News Extended Learning Opportunities (Homework) At Key Stage Three the frequency of assessment-based extended learning tasks will be at least once a half term with the possibility of more than one depending on the length of the half term. There will also be more frequent but mini research based extended learning tasks. The frequency of this extended learning task will vary depending on the subject chosen but will be at least once a fortnight unless the assessment task is already being completed. At Key Stage Four extended learning will take the shape of three formal assessments in a term. If the term is longer such as the winter term there will normally be further formal assessments. In addition to these formal extended learning assessments there will also be fortnightly research based extended learning tasks which will be linked to the topics covered in class. The only time in which the frequency of extended learning tasks will differ from normal is during the controlled assessment task which must be done within college due to examination board rules and therefore cannot be completed at home. This controlled assessment task will last approximately three weeks however, further reading can be completed during this time in order to support controlled assessment tasks. Key Stage Three The purpose of extending learning within History will be split into research and consolidation tasks. There will be an essay which will answer a historical enquiry question that will link to lesson content. Each extended learning question will focus on a different historical skill such as, Historical Enquiry, Causation, Consequence, interpretation, Chronology and Using Historical Sources as Evidence. The mini research based extended learning tasks will require information to be gathered and presented for an activity in lesson. Key Stage Four Extended learning tasks at Key Stage four will mainly focus around exam and controlled assessment preparation. These assessments will take the shape of either practice exam questions or an essay which consolidates learning on a new topic. This will be further supported by the revision which will be completed throughout Years Ten and Eleven in preparation for practice and actual examinations. The Key Topics which students complete in preparation for the OCR Modern World History B paper include: 1.
The treaty of Versailles—Paper 1 First year study
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The League of Nations—Paper 1 First year study
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The build up to WWII—Paper 1 First year study
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The Red Scare—First year study
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Black Civil Rights - First year study
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Other Civil Rights Movements in the US—First year study
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The Home Front during WWI—Paper 2 Second year study
The Suffragettes—Paper 2 Second year study. History has three dedicated classrooms, all of which are fitted with projectors. We also have a wide range of historical text books and original sources, stored within the History store room available to us. In addition to this History is regularly used outside the classroom, where classes investigate create re-enactments of key topics in History. We are also fortunate to have close links with the ICT department, which enables access to ICT rooms and green screen technology—a new innovative way of creating unique and original media this has been used to great effect this year in recreating Hitler’s propaganda whilst studying the OCR syllabus. Statement of Work
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History Department News continued ….. The History department is accelerating its programme of study for KS3 to cover all topics in a two year time frame. We are now following a new scheme of work which focuses on a thematic approach which is designed to stimulate and inspire students. The topics studied are designed so that students have the opportunity to develop their skills in key Historical areas. These include cause and consequence, interpretation change and continuity and using historical courses as evidence. The topics will include areas of science such as the development of political power, travel, cultural and religious diversity.
KS4—OCR GCSE pathways
GCSE History is taught over the two year time frame. This will be studied in Years Nine and Ten. The topics covered are Modern World. The main focus is the inter war years. There sis a detailed study of the Treaty of Versailles., the League of Nations, and The build up to WWII. This will be assessed within paper I. Also within paper 1 students will complete an in depth study of the USA. This will include a focus on Red Scare, Black Civil Rights and other Civil Rights movement in the US. Paper II is the source based paper and students will study the Liberal reforms, the Suffragettes and the Home Front during World War One. Students also complete a piece of controlled assessment which will be done in class.
GCSE Edexcel Health and Social Care. This is a vocational GCSE and is suited to those who want to learn a practical subject which they can apply to work in the Health and Social Care sector. There
History trip to see ‘The Butler’
Year Ten GCSE History students have been studying the American Black Civil Rights movement in the 1950’s-70’s. As part of their study the History department arranged to take the students down to the Odeon cinema to see ‘The Butler’. The story tells of a black butler who works for the President but whose son is a civil rights campaigner. The film covers many moving and at times frightening aspects of History from that movement including the murder of Emett Till, The Birmingham Protests and The Black Power Movement. The students greatly enjoyed the trip and found the film very emotional at times and also relished the experience of learning outside of the classroom.
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Nurture Base News Boris First Christmas
This is my first Christmas in the Nurture Base, it was lovely to hear everybody taking part and to see everybody enjoying themselves. I felt very welcome and got to wear some tinsel and Antlers. We had singing and dancing and some lovely readings and I had a story written about me too. I was very glad I was here and look forward to returning back to school after Christmas.
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Teen Book Awards On 25th November, some year 8 students went to the Hive to take part in an event to celebrate the Teen Book Awards 2013. Students had to "speed date" around 30 books to assess which ones they were most keen to read. They had to take in to account the cover, the blurb and read the first few pages of as many books they could within an allotted time. A wide variety of books were speedily reviewed from teenage dramas to ghost stories and comedies. After the literary speed dating, students were then given a guided tour of the Hive where they learnt how they could learn about their own family history, find books and check them out and had time to explore the teenage section of the library. Students that did not have a library card also had the chance to join to enable everyone to start transforming into book worms!
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Arts’ Department News Granny’s Attic folk trio on the brink of stardom It will be a great start to the New Year for one folk band – who will discover if they have won Radio 2’s Young Folk Award. After an intense performance weekend in Kendal, Cumbria, against ten other acts, Granny’s Attic were named one of four final nominees to scoop the prize. The Worcester trio will be travelling to the Royal Albert Hall in February for the station’s annual folk awards to rub shoulders with top acts from the genre and find out if they have made the grade. During the selection weekend they had masterclasses from members of Bellowhead, were interviewed for television and radio, and performed with the other bands on the shortlist. The ten other artists came from a variety of folk backgrounds, from bluegrass to English folk, and the culmination of the whole event was a final concert hosted by Radio 2 Folk Show presenter Mark Radcliffe. School friends 18-year-old George Sansome, of Claines, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, of Warndon Villages and Lewis Wood, of Penbury Street, Northwick, both aged 17, formed the band four years ago. The three teenagers began performing together while they were still all students at Bishop Perowne Performing Arts College. They have enjoyed playing festivals and gigs around the country as well as home town gigs at Worcester Music Festival and the Upton Festival. George’s father, Geoff Sansome, said: “They are absolutely thrilled to be nominated. “Even if they don’t get any further, just being able to carry the title nominee means an awful lot to them. They really could be on their way to the big time. “The next day after it was announced on the radio that they had been nominated they already began receiving royalties for having their music played on the BBC and were booked for another folk festival.” Next year promises to be busy for the band with the prospect of performing live for Radio 2’s Folk Show and at top UK festivals including the Cambridge Folk Festival. To see and hear more of the band log on to grannysattic.org.uk. News taken from the Worcester News – Wednesday 18th December 2013
From left: Lewis Wood, George Sansome, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
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Arts’ Department News Photographs taken from the Bishop Perowne Dance Show—Thursday, 12th December 2013
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Arts’ Department News Glass Workshops on Saturday 16th November The Art Department have again, held 2 more glass workshops at Bishop Perowne Church of England College. Mal Box, the data manager at Bishop Perowne, led the first workshop in the morning which was held for newcomers to glass work, followed by a second workshop during the afternoon. A huge amount of glass work was made – over 120 pieces! Some examples are included below and all of the glass work made can be seen in the galleries section of the college website. If you are interested in the next workshop that will be held on 7th December, contact Steve Hewson, the Head of Art: hewsons@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk.
Take Over Day On Friday 22nd November three students took part in the annual 'Take Over Day' run by the Children's Commissioner's and Worcester City Council. The day is a national event led by the Children’s Commissioner for England. It gives children and young people the opportunity to be involved in local and national decision-making by working alongside adults at all levels and across sectors. They get the chance to understand how and why decisions are made and can influence future actions. Our students began the day at County Hall where they met Steve Wilson, the County Arts Officer, after which they travelled around Arts venues and took a decision making role in various aspects of Arts provision in the area. This is the second year that our students have been involved in the Take Over Day - with five students spending the day at The Hive last year during which they actually got to buy books and make decisions about the running of the Hive itself. The Arts and Worcester University: Developing a link with opportunities in Further Education is essential to ensuring that as many of our students as possible continue to study the Arts in Post 16 education. We have been a member of the Drama Teacher's Forum run by Worcester University for the past three years and we are now beginning to build and develop further links. On Wednesday 20th November students from the University visited Bishop Perowne to run two workshops focusing on the themes of their latest productions. Our Year 10 GCSE students took part in a workshop exploring Caryl Churchill's play 'Love and Understanding' while the Year 9 BTEC and GCSE students workshop focused on Luigi Pirandello's 'Six Characters In Search of An Author'.
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Arts’ Department News In December we will be taking both groups of students to see productions of the two plays at the University and this will give them an opportunity to also experience the facilities and chat to students already studying the Performing Arts courses. Bishop Perowne, ACT, Vamos Theatre Company and Local Schools (Please see information attached at end of report) Bishop Perowne are hosting an exciting joint project which will bring together The Association for Care Training (ACT), Vamos Theatre Company, two local secondary schools and Worcester Sixth form in a series of workshops and a performance which will culminate in the theatre at Bishop Perowne College. Designed to promote careers in the care sector, but delivered entirely through the arts, the project will see students from three different schools receiving workshops from Vamos Theatre Company and then visiting Bishop Perowne to see a performance of the company's latest production 'Finding Joy' One of the best touring companies in the country today - Vamos work in full mask and their productions are a 'must see' for all students working in performing arts. 'Finding Joy' deals with the issues of caring for the elderly and particularly those with altzeimers and therein is the link with ACT. This project is taking place in areas all over the country and in March Bishop Perowne will host a schools summit to bring the project to a close. At the summit both students and staff, from schools around the country, will come together to share experiences and discuss the success of the project. Shakespeare Schools Festival Students from the College have taken part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival many times. In the past we have performed Richard III, Midsummer Nights Dream, King Lear and Macbeth. We will be taking part once again in 2014 and are looking forward to performing at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove. A decision has not been made as yet to which production we will stage but 'The Tempest' is under consideration. Bugsy Malone Rehearsals for our latest production 'Bugsy Malone' are well under way and letters have gone out inviting our primary school students to the two matinees on offer on Friday and Monday 31st January and 3rd December. The public performances take place from 4th 7th February. Tickets will be on sale immediately after the Christmas Holidays. Worcester Dance Teacher CPD – October 2013 Celia Alexander helped to lead and host the first of the CPD evening for dance at Bishop Perowne. Further sessions are being planned in association with DanceFest. Motionhouse Dance Theatre – 5 November 2013 Students from Year 8, 9 and 10 attended a stunning performance of “Broken” by Motionhouse Dance Theatre at Malvern this month. Students were the taken to the evening performance by college mini bus and escorted by John Plant and Celia Alexander. The student’s behaviour was exemplary and their enthusiasm for dance was bussing as they travelled home discussing the new ideas they have gained. The company, who are well known for their athletic style of work, combine the use of lighting projection and stage design with ariel choreography to create a multimedia dance work based on the environment.
Keynote Every Mark Matters – GCSE Dance conference Birmingham 5th December. Students from Year 11 will attend the Keynote conference, Every Mark Matters in Birmingham in December. The conference is designed to show GCSE dance students how to achieve the maximum amount of marks in their examination. Twelve students will travel to Birmingham in the college mini bus accompanied by Celia Alexander.
Annual Carol Service -11th December Students from Year 10 and 11 will perform in the annual carol service in December with the addition of our first ever solo by a Year 7 Daniele Witcomb. Year 10 and 11 will perform to the choir singing Carol of the Bells whist Danielle will accompany Penny Ashmore on the harp.
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Arts’ Department News Let it Snow – Winter Dance show 12th December Students from Years7, 8, 9,10 and 11 staged a most enjoyable Christmas Show.
Year 9 Dance Leaders – Year 5/6 primary workshops As part of their Dance Leadership awards (Level1), students from Yr 9 are designing and delivering primary school workshops to St Barnabus. The Students who will lead the workshops over the next few weeks have created the ideas and written lesson plans to support their course. A group of the Yr5 and 6 performed the Yr9s work in the Christmas Dance show on the 12th December.
Wireboyz Welcomes Ben Morely Wireboyz are presently working with Ben Morely an apprentice for the Boys Dancing Association. The existing students are now joined by new six new yr7s will aim to perform their first dance together in the Christmas show. The group are working on a pre – project with the aim of gelling together in readiness for the new boys dancing project due to start in January. In the spring, the boys will be working with Artistic director Dave McKenna from Areyoubeingfrank Dance Company and the lead artist for the Boys dance Association, on the theme of avoidance. It is our hope to link the theme with centenary of the First World War. Wireboyz previous film The Quiet Man Suite has recently been screened at the Leeds Arts Festival along with the other eleven films made in the region. Brian Bishop the Arts Educational officer for Warwick University and a lead authority in the Boys Dancing Association has personally requested information for the new boys dancing website which went live earlier this month. http://boysdancing.org/ Worcester Dance Festival With the planning for the new Voices and Visions project now well under way at County Hall Bishop Perowne has been asked once again, by DanceFest, to host the Worcester Dance Festival. The Festival has a provisional date of the 17th March 2014. It is hoped that primary, secondary and further education establishments will contribute to the both the planned morning and afternoon festivals. Furthermore we are discussing the possibility of Areyoubeeingfrank Youth Group performing giving the visiting students inspiration to study dance further.
Worcester Dance Festival With the planning for the new Voices and Visions project now well under way at County Hall Bishop Perowne has been asked once again, by DanceFest, to host the Worcester Dance Festival. The Festival has a provisional date of the 17th March 2014. It is hoped that primary, secondary and further education establishments will contribute to the both the planned morning and afternoon festivals. Furthermore we are discussing the possibility of Areyoubeeingfrank Youth Group performing giving the visiting students inspiration to study dance further.
VAMOS The Association for Care Training (ACT) I Care...Ambassador Service is working with Skills for Care (the Sector Skills Council for Adult Social Care – England) to increase awareness of career opportunities within Adult Social Care by engaging with Schools and Further Education Colleges. We have developed a unique learning experience for your students. This is going to be delivered in 2 parts. Workshops will be held for students on 29th January in Herefordshire and 30th January in Worcestershire. These will be facilitated by I Care Ambassadors and Vamos. The aim is to challenge perceptions and break down barriers and myths of what the sector has to offer in terms of career development and opportunities. During the workshops students will have the opportunity to discover more about careers and roles in Adult Social Care. The workshops will also have a focus on values and attitudes required for the sector and how important communication is when supporting another person.
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VAMOS continued ……. Following the workshops The Vamos Theatre Company will perform ‘Finding Joy’. Joy (Danny’s Grandmother) is creative, funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory: her grandson Danny is rebellious, fearless, bright, and always getting into trouble. When out of the blue, Danny decides to become Joy’s carer, where will their unexpected and playful bond lead them? The full theatre production will take place on Tuesday 4th February 2014 at Hereford College of Arts and Wednesday 5th February 2014 at Bishop Perowne Church of England Performing Arts College, Worcester. The productions will be followed by a presentation by Skills for Care on Apprenticeships and what opportunities are available to young people using the Apprenticeship Framework.
Each student will receive an advice, information and guidance pack on Adult Social Care careers and Apprenticeship frameworks. We will be asking students to complete a feedback form so that we can evaluate the sessions and capture their thoughts on the learning experience. If you have any questions about this project please contact the I Care ... Ambassador Service Co-ordinator on 01905 420715 or debbie@actforfunding.org
Operation Christmas Child A sleigh load of shoeboxes left Bishop Perowne this afternoon destined for a child overseas whose life has been haunted by poverty, disaster, disease or war. For a number of weeks the staff and students at Bishop Perowne have been filling the shoeboxes with educational items, hygiene items, and toys to ensure that children in need have something to smile about this Christmas.
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Christmas 2013: Activity Day 19th December 2013—Whole College Activity Day.
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Bishop Perowne Calendar 2014 Bishop Perowne College 2014 Calendar NOW ON SALE—£6.00 each. Please contact the College for details.
All the photos were taken by GCSE Photography students and are representative of the seasonal changes over the calendar year.
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Sports Department News Gymnastic Festival at Worcester City Gym Once again we were very lucky to be able to host our year 2 gymnastics festival at the Worcester City Gym in Diglis. Over 120 children took part from St Georges, St Barnabas, Claines and Northwick Manor and 16 young leaders from the college contributed fully in organising and leading the numerous skill based stations. These ranged from floor work activities to walking along beams, vaulting, inverted balances and using the A symmetric bars. The main attraction was the foam landing pit which was something new they had never experienced. The children and leaders were really impressed with the facilities and had a fantastic afternoon learning lots of new skills on Olympic standard equipment. All the children left the venue with an experience they will never forget. Well done to Chloe Mathews, Imogen Tingle, Beth Whitworth, Georgia Mcdonald, Jess Key, Kerry Williams, Charlotte Fletcher, Millie Fearns, Hannah Mathews, Amelia Turberfield, Megan Done, Rachel Wakefield, Ellie Newman, Beth Steele, Georgia Surridge and Megan Papazoglou.
Rugby The year 8 rugby team competed in the Chantry tournament on the 13th of November. Hopes were high as we were holders from Year 7. This year saw an increase in the number of Schools enter and this unfortunately led to the team going out in the group phase. We played some high quality rugby with some very committed tackling. V Chantry won 15-0 V Heybridge lost 0-5 V Christopher Whitehead Won 15-0 V Blessed Edwards won 10 -0 Stand out performances from Sam Sowden, Will Bishop and Gerraint Howells Well done lads. The Year 7 rugby team competed in there first set of matches on Tuesday evening. Many of the boys were new to the sport and had not played a proper game of contact rugby before. The boys did themselves proud by drawing with Chantry and only narrowly losing to the other Schools in our pool. The development of the boys play throughout the evening was excellent and our tackling was as ferocious as any other team. The team was captained by Ollie Beesley who led by example in all of the games. Well done lads!!
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Sports Department News continued ‌. Rugby Last evening we participated in the year 10 rugby competition at Chantry. The conditions could only have been described at dreadful. Our boys did themselves and the School proud with their levels of skill and tenacity. We remained unbeaten on the night and may have won the tournament, I am waiting for confirmation today. Special mention should go to Bradley Jones as 6 months ago he had never played and last night he ran in 2 try's against some of the best players in Worcester. Bradley is a real success story and if you could speak with him that would be great. V Chantry 5-5 V Blesseds 5-5 V Christopher Whitehead 10-0 V Nunnery Wood 10-0 Ed John Tom Maiden Will Key Jordan Pate Mat Green Cameron Hobbins Jamie Hathaway Kieran Smith Mat Mccranczky Ryan Dickinson Sam Hasnip Bradley Jones Year 6 Indoor Athletics 150 children from St Barnabas St Georges Claines Perdiswell and Northwick joined us in the sports hall for a morning of competitive athletics. Field events included foam javelin chest throw with a weighted ball, speed bounce, vertical jump, , long jump and triple -jump. The track events were really competitive right up to the final event. The enthusiasm of the children was evident in their support for each other with plenty of cheering making a great atmosphere during the races. Perdiswell won the event overall with St Barnabas finishing second. Both schools will go on to the next stage to try to qualify for the School Games. Our leaders were great role models for the children and were a credit to the college. Thanks to Katie Hawkins Katie Dinsdale Claudia Taylor Will Garrad Luke Handley Mathew Key Matt Mckranczy Ross Paige Sam Yeomans Juri Hayes Chloe Davies Hafsah Muminah Brittany Ratcliffe Charlotte Hurley Libby Trainer Bailey Fuller Megan Done and Rachel Wakefield. Basketball The Basketball team put in 2 good performances against Droitwich to win our first 2 games of the season. Our approach play was excellent however our shooting was a little rusty. We still managed to win both games quite comfortably but we will need to be more accurate with our shooting if future victories are to follow. Ashley Cracroft and Tyler Henderson were outstanding in their respective games. Well done boys!! In our most recent league match for key stage 4 basketball we were well and truly defeated by Tudor Grange. We were much the smaller side and therefore found it hard to rebound any missed shots. They had 2 excellent players who dominated the match and for all our effort we could not score consistently when we were on the attack. Bishop Perowne 13 - Tudor Grange 51
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Sports Department News continued ‌. Girls Football This term the Bishops girls have played fixtures in all age groups against all the City schools. Although results have not always gone our way the girls have been great competitors and representatives of our College. This week has seen the u16 and U15 teams playing in a mini tournament at CWH and a City Tournament at BEO. The following took part in these events U16 team Abbie Fallon Wilson Danica Blake Zaki Ali Abbie Underwood Lizzy Baldwin Emily Studholme Natasha Forsyth. U15 team Megan Gardener Zoe Malin Emily Malin Claudia Taylor Katie Hawkins Ellie Howard Monica Tyler and Emily Mayor. On Wed the u13 Girls were in action at Beo in a 5 a side competition they lost the first game but then went from strength to strength drawing three and winning two. Finishing third overall. Well done to Hannah Bushell Leah Dimmock Emilee and Chloe Bradley for their excellent team spirit and determination. Hannah Bushell stood out in this tournament and as a result has been invited to join the u14 girls city squad.
Indoor District Athletics On Tuesday the 3rd of December we competed in the Indoor District Athletics Championships at St.Johns Sports centre. It was a great afternoon for us with some promising performances and a number of winning runs and jumps. The Year boys were placed 4th and the year 7 girls 5th. Both teams showed great promise and certainly some raw ability which bodes well for the summer. The year 8 girls were 2nd and the year 8 boys were first. These are very impressive teams full of strong runners and talented athletes. The boys will now have the chance to compete at the summer school games in Bromsgrove against the best Schools in the County. Year 7 Girls
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Sachin Muir
Hannah Mathews
Olivia Bradley
Amelia Tuberfield
Kasey Cole
Rachael wakefield
Georgia Healey
Megan Done
Emily Williams
Charlotte Fletcher
Geirgia Antoniou
Hannah Bushell Lauren Reid
Year 7 Boys
Kerry Williams
Oliver Beesley
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Kean Davis
Josh Bentley
Nicholas Mathews
Bradley Warr
Luke Dorril
Adam Biddle
Owen Thomas
Mathew Sowden
Ben Preece
Lious Symonds
Callum Brown
Jacob Terry
Marshall Seldon
Harry Kendall Gerraint Howells
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Careers Information and Guidance Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance update There have been a number of exciting new developments with regards to careers, information, advice and guidance over the last few months at Bishop Perowne. Firstly for Year Seven and Eight there is an upcoming careers day on the 13th December where normal lessons will be suspended and students will begin the very exciting journey of planning and researching what they want to do as a career when they leave school. The day will begin by students analysing their skills base in order to decide what skills they are very good at and which ones still need a little bit more development. This will then lead onto to looking a programme called Kudos where students will respond to a wide range of questions and then the programme will search the thousands of careers on its system in order to recommend some job profiles for the pupils to research. The day will also focus around gender stereotypes within the work place and trying to break some of these down. I am sure that the day will be a valuable experience for all and will really get the students to think about their upcoming GCSE subject choices. In Year 11 there have been a number of exciting developments. The Careers office has opened up in the Malvern Common Room which means that students can research where they want to apply to after Bishop Perowne by reading the various prospectus’ about further education providers and leaflets on the available apprenticeships. The one to one interviews with the careers advisors on a Tuesday are in full swing and a number of students have already had their interviews and begun the college applications. For those students in Year 11 who have decided to or are thinking about an apprenticeship there is an apprenticeship workshop being run on Tuesday 3rd December which promises to be a very worthwhile and useful event. There will be training on what sorts of apprenticeships are available and how to go about applying. For any students who are interested in attending the Russell group universities there is a workshop being run by Worcester Sixth Form to help you get started in your application process in February of next year. Please see Mrs Reeve-McKew if you would like to be booked onto the trip. Finally the organisation of the careers fair on Thursday 27th February is in full swing. We have already had a number of very interesting responses. If any parents would be willing to come and support this event by talking about their career please do email Mrs Reeve-McKew reevev@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk
Year 7 News Year 7 Disco Year 7 students enjoyed an evening of fun on Thursday 14 th November at the Children in Need Disco. The disco was held to help students develop their positive relationships still further and also to raise funds for a very worthwhile charity. Nearly half the year group attended the event which was held in the Theatre. The DJ from BBC Hereford and Worcester had produced a playlist with accompanying videos. This meant that the big screen and sound system in our Theatre were used to full effect! As the students danced away it was very pleasing to see new friendships being made as well as time to catch-up with old friends from Primary Schools. At the end of the evening the students left with smiles on their faces. We had also raised over £50 for Children in Need. A huge thank you to Steve High for helping to organise such a successful, charitable event – we could not have done it without your generous support!
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Year 7 News continued …. Year 7 I am delighted with how well Year 7 students have settled since joining Bishop Perowne in September. The recent Year 7 Parent’s Evening was very successful and it was a pleasure to meet so many of you there and hear first hand such positive comments about our College. I have been particularly impressed with the Year 7’s contribution to our annual Christmas box appeal. There have been a large number of Year 7’s bringing boxes into College to be sent off ready for Christmas Day. I would like to thank all students who participated and know it will be gratefully received by a child less fortunate than us on Christmas morning. The recent Year 7 disco that was held was well attended and I know was thoroughly enjoyed by all. I would like to thank all students who came for their exemplary behaviour during the evening. We now look forward to the reports that are being issued towards the end of this term. I eagerly wait to personally congratulate students on their excellent progress and attitude to learning over this last half term. I have certainly been impressed when I have gone into lessons and seen Yr 7 ‘in situ’. I would like to wish all Parents, Carers and students a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for a very Happy 2014. Miss G Olseen: Year 7 Leader
Charity: Fund Raising at Bishop Perowne This year saw students taking part with great enthusiasm in a variety of activities throughout the week. The Community Parliament Leadership Team planned and organised events and encouraged tutor groups to participate. The fund raising got off to a flying start every lunchtime with the team encouraging staff and students to buy and decorate bunting triangles. These were sewn together and are now decorating the reception area. Some of the designs are fantastic! Friday saw busking acts from each community performing for change with students around the College site during breaks. The day started with a Full College assembly led by the Yr11 Parliament and Leadership teams to get us all into the swing of things! Wearing Onesies and non-uniform swelled our coffers still further. Several members of staff were sponsored to join in the Onesie wearing and raised even more money for this very worthy cause. Photographs of our activities were shown in the local press and two of our students, Martha Dunster and Eleanor Lee, were also heard on local radio with Mr Plant talking about our efforts. Our total amount for Children In Need is approximately £1200! Our thanks to all those that helped in making the event so successful and enjoyable. The final total for Children in need is £1181.99 Thank you for your kind donation of £1182.00 to BBC Children in Need. Your donation will make a real difference to the lives of the most disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. From money generously donated by the public, BBC Children in Need is able to make grants to voluntary groups, community projects and registered charities who offer practical lasting support to children and young people to help them to have a childhood that is:
Safe
Happy and secure
Allows them the chance to reach their potential
If you would like to find out about all the ways to help BBC Children in Need please visit our website at www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey There are also lots of ideas about how you can get involved with BBC Children in Need and how you can download a fundraising pack. Thank you once again for your support. David Ramsden Chief Executive
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Goodbye Mr Cox Valedictory Message. It seems odd that after five years and a term of very happy service at Bishop Perowne I come to write my final remarks to you as Deputy Headteacher. As many of you will already know, from January 2014 I will be taking up the post of Principal at Thorns Community College in Dudley. It is therefore with a sense of excitement, some considerable trepidation, and more than a hint of regret, that my time to depart draws closer. So, after a little more than five years, what is it that I will take away from Bishop Perowne Church of England College and into my new school? I thought I would try to put it into words. Teaching is the most human of jobs. Whoever it was that thought it was a good idea to take a thousand hormonally charged teenagers and put them all in the same building at the same time with a small number of adults to impart the most crucial knowledge of the day was surely not in their right mind. And yet it is a system that works brilliantly well because it is the most human of endeavours. Schools work because staff, students and parents ultimately share the same values. We may have a few sparks along the way as we work out how those values are best demonstrated yet ultimately a belief in education; in a strong moral framework; and in the potential of the young to make the world a better place see us through to those moments of celebration and reflection found in Awards Day, Certificate Evening and in Year 11’s final Eucharist Service. Bishop Perowne has never shrunk from ensuring that students benefit from this tradition. The students I have taught and met over the past years have been amongst the brightest I will ever teach, and in some cases amongst the most complex and needy families imaginable: the challenge teachers face daily in ensuring all students achieve to the best of their ability is both diverse and demanding. Yet it is also the most brilliant thing about teaching. Success is much more like a marathon than a sprint, we have to be steadfast and consistent throughout a young person’s life and never lose sight of the positive influence of praise; no matter how small the success. One of the things that struck me most about Bishop’s on my first visit, some months before my first day, was the obvious presence of the Arts seemingly everywhere. From dance shows to Rock School gigs to full West End productions to Shakespeare to string quartets to jazz ensembles to mime to community theatre to visiting professionals that first impression has never left me. Qualifications are a good measure of a young person but they pale into insignificance beside the human worth of discovering how performances allow young people to grow and discover abilities they may never else have seen. The same can be said of sport; I have seen football and rugby sides led by county and club players of the highest calibre, this too develops a young person’s personality and capacity for leadership. We are lucky to have staff as committed to extra-curricular activities (how inadequate does that phrase sound?) as ours are. It has always been a truth that it is people that have a lasting impact upon your view of things. It was a privilege to know our Chair of Governors John Bailey. His quiet contemplation of how things are, enmeshed with his cultured tones made him seem to me almost as one from another time and place. And yet his comments always found ways to light up the present and to declare themselves relevant to whatever issue it was that exercised us that day. I think that I would have to put Reverend Peter Haddleton in that category too. I perhaps spent more time with Reverend Peter than any other of our chaplaincy team over the past few years. His death was without doubt too soon, and yet the packed service at St Barnabas’ was the most fitting celebration of a life lived through a fundamental spiritual calling: I know this touched the lives of many of our students too, making the church so much more than it may otherwise have been. What other school would have so seamlessly introduced Friday prayers for those of the Muslim faith alongside our Christian tradition? I have also had the privilege of working with the most dedicated of staff teams. I have observed teachers whose practice is far beyond that which I could reasonably aspire to, I remain amazed by their ability. I will most certainly want to feel the same sense of inadequacy when I observe some of my new team. I also work with a tight knit group of staff that find it easy to work in a dynamic and supportive manner, particularly at crunch times like the Friday lunchtime call from Ofsted, but who also laugh easily together. Enjoying the company of those you work with is not to be taken for granted. Fortunately, I already know that my new team are similar in outlook and I also know that there will be times when we will be challenged in similar ways. My thanks go to the parents and students who have given me kind good wishes already. I hope that the challenge I face in my new school will be one that I am better equipped to face through my experiences at Bishop’s. Best Wishes Mr Cox
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Orchestra joy for Tilly Former Bishop Perowne pupil Tilly Chester has been selected to be the principal viola player in the National Youth Orchestra. Tilly, who now attends Cheetham's School of Music in Manchester, has played with the orchestra for the last two years. The 16-year-old from Malvern will lead the viola section in both rehearsals and concerts. Tilly only took up the instrument in 2011 and last year she was a member of the specially assembled British Para-orchestra when they accompanied Coldplay during the
Junior Chess Tournament Dear Headteacher, I am delighted to inform you that Jacob Payne-Lunn won a silver medal at the Worcester Junior Chess Tournament held last Saturday at The King's School Worcester. Jacob was second in the under-18. Very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year . Dr Ray Collett, President Worcestershire Junior Chess Academy, 7 Ogilvy Square, Worcester WR3 7LU. Telephone 01905 454 754 http://www.raycollett.net/
Examination Invigilators Required Examination Invigilators x 4 ÂŁ7.49 per hour Bishop Perowne is an 11 to 16 Church of England College, is highly regarded in the local community; we are at the cutting edge of developments in teaching and learning, management and leadership. We have won a number of national accolades. The Governors seek to appoint four people to work with the Examination Invigilation Team The successful applicants will be responsible for invigilating both internal and external examinations as and when required, on a rota system. An application form can be obtained from Mrs K Wigley (Administration Manager/P.A. to the Headteacher) or from our website. Bishop Perowne Church of England College is an equal opportunities employer. This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to CRB clearance. Informal contact with the school is welcome.
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Service of Remembrance: Monday, 11th November
Service of Remembrance
Monday, 11th November 2013 ÂŁ117.64 was collected by Bishop Perowne
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Service of Remembrance: Monday, 11th November Aftermath Have you forgotten yet?... For the world's events have rumbled on since those gagged days, Like traffic checked a while at the crossing of city ways: And the haunted gap in your mind has filled with thoughts that flow Like clouds in the lit heavens of life; and you're a man reprieved to go, Taking your peaceful share of Time, with joy to spare. But the past is just the same—and War's a bloody game... Have you forgotten yet?... Look down, and swear by the slain of the War that you'll never forget.
Do you remember the dark months you held the sector at Mametz— The nights you watched and wired and dug and piled sandbags on parapets? Do you remember the rats; and the stench Of corpses rotting in front of the front-line trench— And dawn coming, dirty-white, and chill with a hopeless rain? Do you ever stop and ask, 'Is it all going to happen again?'
Do you remember that hour of din before the attack— And the anger, the blind compassion that seized and shook you then As you peered at the doomed and haggard faces of your men? Do you remember the stretcher-cases lurching back With dying eyes and lolling heads—those ashen-gray Masks of the lads who once were keen and kind and gay? Have you forgotten yet?... Look up, and swear by the slain of the war that you'll never forget! By Siegfried Sassoon March 1919
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Service of Remembrance: Monday, 11th November Order of Service
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
Altruism and Empathy
Music on entry
All I want by Kodaline Rosie Davis, Emma Fletcher, Megan Papazoglou,
Welcome by Ms J Farr—Headteacher
During the Service crosses will be placed on the Altar for Remembrance
Aftermath by Siegfried Sassoon (1919) Read by Mr A Cox, Freddie Lockett, Erinn Melville, Alex Lee, Fortune Austin Ricketts
Address by Captain Rick Tett
Honouring and Remembering the Bishop Perowne Family John Bailey, Tony Ballard, Revd. Peter Haddleton, Tom Neathway, Jason Williams Read by Harriet Hardwick, Alice Chavalier
Lighting of Tony Ballard’s Candle Bethany Whitworth
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Service of Remembrance: Monday, 11th November Remembrance Wreath placed at the Altar By Lance Corporal Smith (Mercian Regiment; formerly Worcester and Sherwood Foresters)
The Last Post
Two Minutes Silence
Reveille
They Shall Grow Not Old Read by Ms J Farr
Music ‘What I did for love’ from ‘A Chorus Line’ Penny Ashmore
Closing Prayer Captain Rick Tett
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
We dedicate today’s service in honour of all those who strive for peace and all those who have lost their lives in service of their country. We remember and pay tribute to members of the Bishop Perowne family who have died.
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Change in the College Day Review of Changes to the Timings Within the College Day Please find below the results of the staff and students questionnaire regarding the change of timings of the college day. After careful consideration we have decided to uphold the majority recommendation from both staff and students. Therefore from 1st January 2014 we shall revert to the former timings of the day which are as follows:Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 8.30-9.00 Acts of Worship and Tutor time 9.00-10.00 Session 1 10.00-11.00 Session 2 11.00-11.15 First Break 11.15 Warning bell 11.20-12.20 Session 3 12.20-1.20 Session 4 1.20-1.45 Lunch 1.45 Warning bell 1.50-2.50 Session 5 2.50-3.00 Registration Tue 8.30-8.40 8.40-9.40 9.40-10.40 10.40-10.55 10.55 11.00-12.00 12.00-1.00 1.00-1.20 1.20 1.25-2.25 2.25-2.35
Registration Session 1 Session 2 First Break Warning bell Session 3 Session 4 Lunch Warning bell Session 5 Registration
Please note that the start and end times of our school day have not changed.
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Change in the College Day Questionnaire - Staff In September 2013 we changed the timings of the college day for Acts of Collective Worship and Tutor Sessions. We now wish to reflect upon the impact of this change. Please respond to the following statements by shading the circle of your choice:
Statement I prefer the new times of the school day. (31)
Strongly Agree 4
Agree
Disagree
7
7
Strongly Disagree 13
13%
23%
23%
42%
36%
It is better to have Acts of Collective Worship in the middle of the morning. (30)
65%
3
9
8
10
10%
30%
27%
33%
40%
Lateness is reduced in the new system. (27)
60%
3
4
12
8
11%
15%
44%
30%
26%
It is now easier to engage in Acts of Collective Worship or tutor time. (29)
74%
1
10
9
9
3%
34%
31%
31%
37%
Tutor time is improved at 10.40 am. (28) Mentoring is better now it is later in the morning. (28)
62%
2 7%
6
12
21%
43%
28% 0
11
10
7
0%
39%
36%
25%
61%
1
8
7
14
3%
27%
23%
47%
30%
I prefer to start lessons at 8.40 am. (28)
29% 72%
39%
The changes have made little difference to me personally. (30)
8
70%
3
9
7
9
11%
32%
25%
32%
43% Total % may not add up to 100% due to rounding..
57%
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Change in the College Day Questionnaire - Students In September 2013 we changed the timings of the college day for Acts of Collective Worship and Tutor Sessions. We now wish to reflect upon the impact of this change. Please respond to the following statements by shading the circle of your choice:
Statement I prefer the new times of the school day. (381)
Strongly Agree 19
Agree
Disagree
117
134
Strongly Disagree 111
5%
31%
35%
29%
36%
It is better to have Acts of Collective Worship in the middle of the morning. (379)
64%
14
111
137
117
4%
29%
36%
31%
33%
Lateness is reduced in the new system. (371)
67%
31
109
164
67
8%
29%
44%
18%
37%
It is now easier to engage in Acts of Collective Worship or tutor time. (375)
62%
20
135
134
86
5%
36%
36%
23%
41%
Tutor time is improved at 10.40 am. (381) Mentoring is better now it is later in the morning. (371)
28 7%
59% 114
146
30%
38%
37% 25
124
150
72
7%
33%
40%
19%
59%
86
146
88
54
23%
39%
24%
14%
62%
I prefer to start lessons at 8.40 am. (377)
24% 62%
40%
The changes have made little difference to me personally. (374)
93
38%
32
93
131
121
8%
25%
35%
32%
33%
Total % may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
67%
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Year 8 Parents Questionnaire December 2013 Year 8 Parents Questionnaire December 2013
My child enjoys school The school provides a rich and interesting curriculum that helps my child to learn My child is making enough progress at school
Strongly Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Don't Know 15 13 1 0 0 15 13
13 13
1 1
0 0
0 2
9
15
2
0
3
The learning and teaching is good at this school
14
14
1
0
0
Staff expect my child to work hard and do his or her best
15
14
0
0
0
7
17
0
0
5
Staff treat all children fairly and with respect
12
16
0
0
0
The school helps my child have a healthy lifestyle The school keeps my child safe
7 14
20 15
0 0
0 0
2 0
The school informs me about my child's progress
14
13
1
1
0
The school helps me support my child's leaning
11
14
2
0
2
I feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions, suggestions or a problem
14
15
0
0
0
The school helps my child to become more mature and take on responsibility
14
15
0
0
0
The school makes sure that my child is well prepared for the future
12
14
0
0
3
The school provides a good range of extra activities (for example the range of clubs, afterschool activities, themed weeks, trips and visitors etc)
13
12
2
0
2
The school is led and managed effectively
12
16
0
0
1
The school meets my child's particular needs
11
16
1
0
1
I have been able to gather all the information I required this evening
12
15
1
1
0
Overall, I am happy with my child experience at this school
15
13
1
0
0
Number of responses in each category
249
293
14
2
21
Percentage of replies in each category
43.0%
50.6%
2.4%
0.3%
3.6%
The school deals effectively with unacceptable behaviour
The homework that is given builds well on what my child learns in school
Total number of responses
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‘Snow Line’ In the event of inclement weather if school is forced to close we shall notify the following organisations:
Radio Wyvern
BBC Hereford and Worcester
BRMB
Heart FM
The Bear
A notice will also appear on the College website (www.bishopperowne.co.uk) and a text will be sent to all parents/carers. Please ensure that we have your up to date contact telephone numbers.
Open Tuesday All parents/carers are reminded
‘Open Tuesday’ Every Tuesday between 3.00 pm-4.00 pm A chance to meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team without a prior appointment. Parents/carers are seen on a first come/first seen basis. The length of the meeting will depend on the number of people waiting to be seen
First Call First Call Parents/Carers have the opportunity without a prior appointment to meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team each morning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.15am—8.40am and Friday 8.15am—9.00am
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Term Dates 2013—2014 AUTUMN TERM 2013 TERM STARTS
Wednesday, 4th September 2013
HALF TERM
Thursday, 24th October – Friday, 1st November 2013
TERM ENDS
Friday, 20th December 2013 SPRING TERM 2014
TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 7th January 2014
HALF TERM
Monday, 17th February – Friday, 21st February 2014
TERM ENDS
Friday, 11th April 2014 SUMMER TERM 2014
TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 29th April 2014
HALF TERM
Monday, 26th May – Friday, 30th May 2014
TERM ENDS
Friday, 18th July 2014
Good Friday
Friday, 18th April 2014
Easter Monday
Monday, 21st April 2014
May Day Holiday
Monday, 5th May 2014
Spring Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May 2014
All dates above are the start/end dates for students
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We continue to rely on the support of our partner schools and colleges to make the Arts College a success. Many thanks for all they have done so far… Claines Church of England Primary School Northwick Manor Primary School Perdiswell Primary School Merriman’s Hill Road Worcester WR3 8LE Tel: 01905 746800 Fax: 01905 746846 Website: www.bishopperowne.co.uk Email: info@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk Headteacher: Ms Julie Farr
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School St George’s Church of England Primary School The King’s School, Worcester University of Worcester Worcester College of Technology Worcester Sixth Form College Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited
December 2013
Important dates for your diary at a glance Thur 19th Dec
Christmas Community Activities
Fri 20th Dec
Eucharist and Community Assemblies
Fri 20th Dec
Autumn Term Ends at noon
Tue 7th Jan
Term begins for students
Thur 23rd Jan
Year 11 Parents’ Consultation 4pm—6pm
Mon 27th Jan
Year 8 Information Advice and Guidance Event
27th—31st Jan
Mock Exams for Year 11
Thur 30th Jan
Year 8 Options Evening 7pm—9pm
4th—7th Feb
School show—Bugsy Malone 7pm
17th—21st Feb
Half Term
We seek to develop a caring Christian Community in which we nurture individuals, encourage learning, creativity and endeavour, inspire all to excel and reach their potential and to help all young learners to grow into active and responsible citizens who are able to make a difference in the world.