Newsletter February 2013
February 2013
Academic success that matters ‘Growing together to be the best we can be’ Photograph by Rebecca Lee Year 10 Photograph chosen for the 2013—2014 Student Planner
Message from the Headteacher
Headteacher Commendations
Arts Department News
Sports News
World Book Day
Practice Examination Results
Content
Page
Message from the Headteacher
1
Partnership with King’s School, Worcester
2
Success of a former student
2
Message from the Governors
2
Headteacher’s Commendations
3
Year 11 Parental Questionnaire Results
4
BBC Stargazing
5
Worship Team News
5
School Meals
5
Year 11 Examination Timetable
6-7
Success in Scouts
7
Our Vision
8
Practice Examination Results
9
Leadership Team
9
Plus much more ……..
‘Students receive an outstanding Christian inspired education at Bishop Perowne’ Inspection 2012 The term we have experienced deep sadness but have been able to celebrate much success. The death of Mr John Bailey MBE, our greatly respected Chair of Governors, was hard for us all. John was a true gentleman who devoted himself to serving the needs of all at Bishop Perowne, staff, students and families alike. He took a personal interest in our work, encouraged us, advised us and cared for us. John delighted particularly in the Arts and attended every performance, show and exhibition in our Art Gallery which Bishop John named after him. He attended Student Council, our College Eucharists and all four ceremonies on our Awards day. We shall miss him greatly and shall keep Robin, his wife, in our thoughts and prayers. We were also very sad to learn of the untimely death of Revd. Stuart Kisembe, the Headteacher of our link school, the Rhondo Seminary in Tanzania. Mr Phares, who accompanied Revd. Stuart, also a doctor, died of Malaria. Like John, he was a real gentleman who dedicated his life to others. We are grateful to have know him. We shall use the proceeds from our non-uniform day on Friday, 15th February to complete our Memorial Garden Project. We hope to purchase some more roses and a sculpture in the form of a hope tree in order to honour Jason Williams, a former student and the first Worcestershire soldier to die in Afghanistan , Tony Ballard who tragically drowned in the River, John Bailey and Revd. Stuart. There has been much cause for celebration. Our two productions, Private Peaceful and the Wind in the Willows were greatly enjoyed by all concerned. Our young photographers have once again achieved great success in the Rotary Competition and our sports teams have achieved some excellent results. Year 11 are to be congratulated on their achievements and work ethic. Following 100% turn out for their English, Mathematics and Science GCSEs in January, many are receiving extra intervention and attending after school sessions in order to achieve or exceed their target grades in June. We wish them well.
A Prayer for John and Revd. Stuart
On Friday we say ‘Bon Voyage’ to the ski party who depart for the annual trip to Austria and thank the They that love beyond the world staff who are accompanying our students for giving Cannot be separated by it so generously of their time.
Death cannot kill what never dies
I wish to thank all parents and carers for their support this term and hope that everyone has a refreshing Nor can spirits be divided holiday.
That love and live
Ms J Farr
In the same divine principle Death is but a crossing the world As friends cross the seas They live on in one another still
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Partnership with the Kings’ School Worcester As part of our unique partnership, the Kings’ School offer bursaries to Bishop Perowne students who wish to study in their Sixth Form. The selection process includes a day of tests and interviews. Once again Bishop Perowne students have been offered places and will join eight former Bishop Perowne students already studying at Kings. If you would like further details of the Bursary Scheme please contact Ms Farr on 01905 746804.
Successes of Former Students : A place at Trinity College, Oxford Our warmest congratulations go to David King, former Head Boy, who has secured a place Trinity College Oxford to read Mathematics.
Message from the Governors Mr John Bailey MBE It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John, our greatly respected Chair of Governors. John was a true gentleman whose work and kindly presence had an immeasurable impact on the life of our College. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this time. Board Meeting – 6th February 2013 Following the sad loss of Mr John Bailey the Governing Body elected a new Chair and Vice Chair of Governors at the Board Meeting this half term. Please note that Mr Robert Kington has been duly elected as Chair of Governors and Mr Ian Pugh has been duly elected as Vice-Chair of Governors. Parent Governor Elections The College currently has one vacancy on the Governing Body for a Parent Governor. If you are interested in becoming a Parent Governor, there is a copy of the Headteacher’s letter to all parents together with an information and nomination form at the end of this Newsletter. Please note that the closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, 8 th March 2013. Policies No Smoking Policy The College’s No Smoking Policy has been substantially revised and updated to ensure that current legislation is implemented by the College. It sets out clearly the sanction which can be issued for non-compliance as well as the support that is available to help smokers to give up. The policy is applicable to all students, staff, visitors, parents, carers and adult helpers. Please contact Mrs Rachael Smart, Clerk to the Governors, for a copy of the policy. Pupil Premium Policy The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools so that they can support disadvantaged students and close the attainment gap between them and their peers. The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and is allocated to schools to work with students who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last six years. Schools also receive funding for children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months, and children of service personnel. The Headteacher and Governing Body have agreed a policy for Pupil Premium to guide the use of the funds received and to ensure that it represents value for money. Please contact Mrs Rachael Smart, Clerk to the Governors, for a copy of the policy or consult our website.
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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.
Mufassir
Abdul
Katie
Dinsdale
Rio
Janic
Daniel
Quinn
Mitchell
Adams
Emily
Dinsdale
Scott
Johnson
Brittany
Ratcliffe
Fortune
Austin-Ricketts
Megan
Done
Chloe
Jones-Joyner
Felix
Reeves
Ellen
Bannister
Jack
Downing
Liam
Kearney
Josetta
Reid
Brandon
Beasant
Clara
Dunster
Emma
Keeley
Glyn
Reilly-Harrison
Joshua
Bentley
Chloe
Dutfield
Kieran
Keen
Daniel
Roberts
Adam
Biddle
Paige
Dutfield
Jessica
Kenyon*
Georgia
Robinson
Oliver
Biddle
Callam
Edwards
William
Key
Bronwen
Rowberry
Scott
Bishop
Harrison
Fallon-Wilson
Humaira
Khan
Brandon
Scott
Jordan
Blake
Jamie
Field
Charlie
Lancaster
Shemeka
Semple
Brendan
Bradley
George
Fildes
Owen
Lane
Jessica
Sheridan*
Katy
Bragg
Shuard
Mary
Fisher
Ben
Leason
Emma
Christopher Brayford
Charlotte
Fletcher
Alex
Lee
Candy-Leigh Slemp
Hannah
Bridge
Emma
Fletcher
Kiera
Lewis
Jamie
Smith
Alex
Brown
Harry
Fuller
Frederick
Lockett
Kieran
Smith
George
Bullock
Millie
Gaffey
Molly
Lovell
Matthew
Sowden
Kieran
Burns
Ben
Garrad
Sikander
Mahmood
Beth
Steele
Hannah
Bushell
Phoebe
Graver
William
Maltby
Alex
Steenson
Jordan
Bushell
Lee
Griffiths
Ella
Manchanda
Georgia
Surridge
Jordan
Cannaway
Isabel
Hall*
Hannah
Matthews
Kristy
Timms
Paisley
Carr*
Samantha Hampton
Liam
McCartney
Sophie
Tothill
Bethany
Chappell
Brady
Harding
Yaseen
Mohammed
Georgia
Tryner
Bethany
Clarke
Jon
Harris
Emma
Moore
Istehsan
Ul-Haq
Anoushka
Clarke-Newell
Bethany
Haughtey
Matthew
Moore
Luis
Vensesau
Isobel
Collins*
Katie
Hawkins
Katy
Morris
Zoe
Vernon*
Leah
Collins
Millicent
Haywood
Luke
Morton
Rachel
Wakefield
Peter
Collins
Ella
Healey
Luke
Moule
Kodi
Ward
William
Collins
Bradley
Hill
Hafsah
Muminah
Pheobe
Watts
Hollie
Cook
Melissa
Hill
Freya
Newns
Lachlan
Werner
Jade
Cox
Piers
Hilton-Turvey
Shannon
Northcott
Sean
West
Tia
Cunnungham
Sonny
Hope
Luke
Obrey
Abigail
Whitehouse
Shauna
Dance
Ieuan
Howells
William
Palmer
Jamie
Williams
Adam
Davies
David
Hudson
Christopher
Penney
Florence
Wood*
Chloe
Davies
Sarah
Hull
Helainna-Jean Presley
James
Woods
Rosie
Davis
Joshua
Hyett
David
Prince
Jonathon
Worrall
Mark
Deeprose
Imaan
Ibar
Chloe
Proctor
Samuel
Yeomans
Jack
Dickinson
Kearon
Innes
Stephanie
Pugh
Najeedah
Yesmin
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Year 11 Parental Questionnaire—January 2013 We are now able to publish the results of the Year 11 parental questionnaire, carried out during the Consultation Evening for Year 11 held in January. Please see the results in the table below.
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 The school deals effectively with unacceptable behaviour The learning and teaching is good at this school Staff expect my child to work hard and do his or her best The homework that is given builds well on what my child learns in school Staff treat all children fairly and with respect The school helps my child have a healthy lifestyle The school keeps my child safe The school informs me about my child's progress The school helps me support my child's leaning I feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions, suggestions or a problem The school helps my child to become more mature and take on responsibility The school makes sure that my child is well prepared for the future The school provides a good range of extra activities (for example the range of clubs, afterschool activities, themed weeks, trips and visitors etc) The school is led and managed effectively The school meets my child's particular needs I have been able to gather all the information I required this evening Overall, I am happy with my child experience at this school
Strongly Strongly Don't Agree Agree Disagree Disagree Know 7 15 2 0
Total number of responses 0 24
4
15
2
0
3
24
6
13
2
1
1
24
2
14
4
2
2
24
3
20
1
0
0
24
10
11
3
0
0
24
1 6
16 15
6 2
0 1
1 0
24 24
5 6
13 14
3 3
0 0
3 1
24 24
5
17
2
0
0
24
4
15
3
0
2
24
8
14
1
0
1
24
8
12
4
0
0
24
3
16
4
1
0
24
2 5 3
17 14 17
3 2 3
1 2 1
1 1 0
24 24 24
9
13
2
0
0
24
5
15
2
2
0
24
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BBC Stargazing at Bishop Perowne On the evening of Friday, 11th January Bishop Perowne were pleased to have hosted a very successful Stargazing event led by the Worcester Astronomical Society. Despite the weathers best efforts observations of Jupiter and it's Moons were possible and fascinated the many people who had the opportunity to see them. Through a burgeoning partnership with the Astronomical Society, Bishop Perowne will be hosting more events such as this over the next few terms so check back for announcements related to this. If students are interested in joining the Astronomy Club at Bishop Perowne they should contact Mr Kling, via reception or in passing, or come to the first meeting on Thursday, 24th January 2013 between 3:10 - 4:00 PM in PCS4. During this meeting students will be introduced to the Astronomy GCSE curriculum and set some tasks to complete for the following month. The GCSE is optional and is not a requirement for participation in the club. In the meantime download the BBC Stargazing Live Starguide (below) and keep your eyes on the sky!
Worship Team News On Tuesday 5th the Worship team and I ventured down to the Old Palace to partake in a Worship training session for young people to help us with worship in the school; how to plan it and perform it. It was led by Sarah Bush the Diocesan Youth Officer and has come into school a few times to discuss things with us. She led us in a number of different activities involving different ways to plan an act of collective worship. We were given lunch upstairs which was very pleasant. We were given the opportunity to relax and have a chat with our friends and discuss the day so far. We then returned downstairs to begin work on our own act of collective worship. We will soon perform these at school and with the resources that we received from Sarah we will gain feedback and work on what to do to be better. We will continue to work on improving collective Worship in the school and help make it more interesting and fun for everyone with the help of day at the old palace. Piers Hilton Turvey
School Meals Due to the recent news coverage on beef products, we would like to reassure everyone that all meat served in the College Canteen is fresh meat. We use a single supplier who informs us that all beef is 100% U.K. beef which means that it is born, reared and slaughtered in the U.K. All beef meals are created by our own staff in the College Kitchen. The beef they use is only from this supplier. We do not buy in, or serve any form of “ready meal�.
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Year 11 Summer Examination Timetable The following Year 11 Examination Timetable was issued to all students earlier this week. For parents/carers we issue the timetable here for your information so that you are able to support our students with their examination preparation. Date
Title
Duration Start Time
13 May 2013 Religious Studies Spec B: Religion and Life Issues
1h 45m
Monday am
13 May 2013 French: Reading:Written Paper (Foundation)
0h 35m
Monday pm
13 May 2013 French: Reading:Written Paper (Higher)
0h 45m
Monday pm
13 May 2013 French: Listening:Written Paper (Foundation)
0h 35m
Monday pm
13 May 2013 French: Listening:Written Paper (Higher)
0h 45m
Monday pm
14 May 2013 Physical Education and Sport:An Introduction to Physical Education:Written Paper
1h 00m
Tuesday pm
14 May 2013 Physical Education and Sport:Developing Knowledge in Physical Education:Written Paper
1h 00m
Tuesday pm
15 May 2013 Hospitality & Catering Unit 2
1h 15m
Wednesday am
15 May 2013 Dance Unit 1
1h
Wednesday pm
17 May 2013 Spanish: Listening:Written Paper (Foundation)
0h 35m
Friday pm
17 May 2013 Spanish: Reading:Written Paper (Higher)
0h 45m
Friday pm
17 May 2013 Spanish: Reading:Written Paper (Foundation)
0h 35m
Friday pm
17 May 2013 Spanish: Listening:Written Paper (Higher)
0h 45m
Friday pm
20 May 2013 English Literature 1
1h 30m
Monday am
20 May 2013 English Literature 1
1h 30m
Monday am
20 May 2013 Chemistry Unit 2
1h
Monday pm
20 May 2013 Chemistry Unit 3
1h
Monday pm
20 May 2013 Chemistry Unit 3
1h
Monday pm
20 May 2013 Chemistry Unit 2
1h
Monday pm
22 May 2013 German: Listening:Written Paper (Higher)
0h 45m
Wednesday am
22 May 2013 German: Listening:Written Paper (Foundation)
0h 35m
Wednesday am
22 May 2013 German: Reading:Written Paper (Foundation)
0h 35m
Wednesday am
22 May 2013 German: Reading:Written Paper (Higher)
0h 45m
Wednesday am
22 May 2013 Design and Technology : Textiles Technology Unit 1
2h
Wednesday pm
23 May 2013 Physics Unit 3
1h
Thursday am
23 May 2013 Physics Unit 2
1h
Thursday am
23 May 2013 Physics Unit 2
1h
Thursday am
23 May 2013 Physics Unit 3
1h
Thursday am
23 May 2013 English Literature 4
1h 30m
Thursday pm
23 May 2013 English Literature 2
1h 15m
Thursday pm
23 May 2013 English Literature 2
1h 15m
Thursday pm
23 May 2013 English Literature 4
1h 30m
Thursday pm
24 May 2013 Music:Listening Test
1h 30m
Friday am
3 June 2013
Design and Technology:Food Technology: Technical aspects of designing and making:Written Paper
1h 15m
Monday am
3 June 2013
Design and Technology:Food Technology: Sustainable design:Written Paper
1h 00m
Monday am
3 June 2013
Unit 1: Perception And Dreaming
1h 15m
Monday am
3 June 2013
History:Aspects of International Relations,1919-2005 & the chosen Depth Study:with Germany,1918-45
2h 00m
Monday pm
4 June 2013
English Unit 1
2h 15m
Tuesday am
4 June 2013
English Unit 1
2h 15m
Tuesday am
4 June 2013
Geography A Unit 1
1h 30m
Tuesday pm
4 June 2013
Geography A Unit 1
1h 30m
Tuesday pm
5 June 2013
Religious Studies Spec B Unit 2: Religion & Human Experience
1h 45m
Wednesday am
5 June 2013
Biology Unit 1
1h
Wednesday pm
5 June 2013
Biology Unit 1
1h
Wednesday pm
6 June 2013
M2
1h 30m
Thursday am
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Year 11 Summer Examination Timetable Continued …………………….. 7 June 2013
Unit 2: Social And Biological Psychological Debates
1h 45m
Friday pm
7 June 2013
Ancient History:The Greeks at war:Written Paper
1h 15m
Friday pm
7 June 2013
Design and Technology : Resistant Materials Technology Unit 1
2h
Friday pm
10 June 2013
History:British Depth Study:with How was British society changed, 1890-1918?
1h 30m
Monday am
10 June 2013
Chemistry Unit 1
1h
Monday pm
10 June 2013 11 June 2013
Chemistry Unit 1 Mathematics (linear) paper 1 (Non-Calculator)
1h 1h 15m
Monday pm Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics (linear) paper 1 (Non-Calculator)
1h 30m
Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics B Unit 1 (Foundation)
1h 15m
Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics B:Paper 3 (Higher)
1h 45m
Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics A Unit 1 (Higher)
1h 45m
Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics B:Paper 1 (Foundation)
1h 30m
Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics B Unit 1 (Higher)
1h 15m
Tuesday am
11 June 2013
Mathematics A Unit 1 (Foundation)
1h 45m
Tuesday am
12 June 2013
Geography A Unit 2
1h 30m Wednesday am
12 June 2013
Geography A Unit 2
1h 30m Wednesday am
13 June 2013
Physics Unit 1
1h
Thursday am
13 June 2013
Physics Unit 1
1h
Thursday am
13 June 2013
Physics Unit 1
1h
Thursday am
13 June 2013
Ancient History:The rise of Rome:Written Paper
1h 15m
Thursday pm
14 June 2013
Unit 2, Paper 2F (Foundation)
1h 15m
Friday am
14 June 2013
Mathematics (linear) paper 2 (Calculator)
2h
Friday am
14 June 2013
Unit 2, Paper 2H (Higher)
1h 15m
Friday am
14 June 2013
Mathematics A Unit 2 (Foundation)
1h 45m
Friday am
14 June 2013
Mathematics B:Paper 2 (Foundation)
1h 30m
Friday am
14 June 2013
Mathematics B:Paper 4 (Higher)
1h 45m
Friday am
14 June 2013
Mathematics A Unit 2 (Higher)
1h 45m
Friday am
14 June 2013
Mathematics (linear) paper 2 (Calculator)
1h 45m
Friday am
17 June 2013
Unit 3, Paper 3H (Higher)
1h 45m
Monday am
17 June 2013
Unit 3, Paper 3F (Foundation)
1h 30m
Monday am
17 June 2013
Unit 1: UnderstAnding Personal Development And Relationships
1h 15m
Monday pm
17 June 2013
Ancient History:Women in ancient politics:Written Paper
1h 15m
Monday pm
19 June 2013
Film Studies Paper 1
25 June 2013
Unit 4: Health, Social Care And Early Years In Practice
1h 30m Wednesday am 1h 15m
Tuesday am
25 June 2013
Film Studies Paper 2
1h
Tuesday pm
My Success in Scouts by Fortune Austin-Ricketts The Gold Chief Scout Award is the highest award you can get in Scouts. There are 9 diamond shaped challenge badges and in order to get the Gold Chief Scout Award you must get 8 out of 9 challenge badges. The challenge badges are not easy to get (hence the name). The badges are called: Global, Outdoor, Outdoor Plus, Promise, Adventure, Creative, Fitness, Community and Expedition. The Scout leader of 3rd Worcester is Anna Humphries to the cubs and Beavers, she is known as Skip. At Scouts we play games, which helps with the fitness badge, which are: Dodge ball, Cricket, Hockey and many more. As well as having fun and games. We also have to work – but Anna makes it more exciting and enjoyable.
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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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Practice Examination Results 2013 The following students received Headteacher’s Commendations because they had exceed so many of their target grades in the recent practice examinations: Hajra Basharat
Abigail Laker
Alex Brown
Lauren MacDonald
Emily Burton
Rhys Panting
Benjamin Carrier
Rebecca Price
Amelia Collins
Eve Rawstron
Jessica Donaldson
Amelia Ross
Jack Downing
Eva Trim
Bethany Haughtey
Max Willcock
Kate Hawker
Hallam Wood
Michael King
Najeedah Yesmin
Leadership Team Report This half term has been an extremely productive one for the college’s student leadership team. In January we have seen the re-launch of the £10 challenge, a way in which individual tutor groups can try their hands at raising money for further school projects. Each tutor group is given £10 to spend on a fund raising event. Each form will hopefully make sufficient profit margin, which can be spent on college improvements and facilities. One of these improvements that was discussed in student council was the production of college department signs to help new pupils or visiting parents. The leadership team is currently in the process of designing the new signs, which will be produced on the schools laser cutter. We all feel this a really exiting way in which we can impact positively on the college community. One of the leadership team’s main responsibilities is the organisation and running of the school’s student council (not to be confused with community parliament!). At student council we aim to give students a clear voice here at Bishop Perowne. This term has seen the consolidation of an exciting new way to run discussions in student council. Students from varying year groups and communities are split into smaller groups where they discuss items on the agenda. They then feed back to the rest of the council. We’ve found this is an extremely productive way to generate new ideas and discussions. The college leadership team also aims to work beyond the bounds of Bishop Perowne to contribute to the wider community. Year 11 students are currently in the process of designing a mural to be placed on a wall in Tolladine next to a plot of land currently being cultivated by Bishop Perwone students. We feel this is a wonderful way to work outside of the college community.
Hallam Wood – Head Boy
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Arts News Private Peaceful Students from Years 8 and 9 performed ‘Private Peaceful’ by Michael Morpurgo in January. The play is about a boy called Tommo and his brother Charlie during World War One, and the issues that surround these two brothers as the world erupts into war. The local primary schools were invited to attend matinees performances and here are a few comments made by the pupils: Claines Church of England Primary School We are writing to say thank you very much for inviting us to see Private Peaceful at your school on Monday, 28th January 2013. Bethany: My favourite part was when they were in the army and then Tommo’s brother shouted at the Sergeant. Holly: Mine was when Molly, Charlie and Tommo jumped in the pond, another thing that liked was the flashing lights and sound effects. Our favourite scenery was the hanging camouflage all around the room (we liked it very much) and we also really liked the setting for the house. Simeon and James: Thank you for inviting us to your Private Peaceful play on the Monday, 28th January. We really enjoyed it we thought that the smoke machine was really effective when it started swirling everywhere and everyone started gagging and then that man came out the mist and told Tommo to run. As well as that, we really liked the war at the end when they stole the dog called Bertha and Charlie got kicked out of his job and the Colonel was really angry and started shouting at the kid’s mum. Our favourite bit was were Tommo kept listening to the clock and kept hoping the next day would just come and he was really scared. We also liked it when Charlie got caned and made no noise at all but that other person kept saying ‘ow!’ when Tommo got beaten up and his brother came to the rescue. All in all, we think that it was brilliant. Aleesha and Ella: We were most impressed with all of the work that you have put into the outfits, the lighting and the sound effects. Our favourite outfit was Molly’s even though we have only read the book, the character of Molly in both the book and the performance looked and acted as if she was supposed to be herself. Our favourite parts in the performance were all of the fantastic effects. The effect that we most enjoyed was the smoke pretending to be the gas exploding. Also we really liked the props. Our favourite prop was the window of the house. The way that the actors moved the window from scene to scene was really good. Over all we really loved it every pupil and teacher that took part are all very talented for what they did.
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Arts News continued ……….. Music News Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly - Choir The choir supported the History Department's assembly on Holocaust Memorial Day. This year's focus was on using music as a stimulus for remembrance and 'building bridges' so the choir were able to reprise their performance of 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters' from Children in Need during the whole school assembly to fit into the theme. Chamber Choir The chamber choir have begun rehearsals for the Sing Faure project being performed in the Cathedral in April and are already approaching the Requiem with maturity and a great sense of musicality. Student Achievements Martha Dunster and Eleanor Lee, in Year 10, both achieved Grade 8 Flute with distinction in their exams just before Christmas which is a superb achievement at the age of 14. Band The band for the production of 'Wind In The Willows' predominantly features students this year, the youngest of whom is in Year 7, who have worked hard as an ensemble preparing for the upcoming performances of Wind in the Willows. Dance News Dance Leadership Award Level 1- Sports Council of Great Britain. Yr 10 and Yr 11 have now been moderated and passes as qualified dance leaders. Thirty six students are now qualified to lead a dance activity with an adult present. A further twenty three Yr 9 students have now been enrolled on the course for 2012-13 to achieve this nationally recognized qualification. Yr 9 Dance Leadership – Primary Workshops Year 9 Dance leaders have now completed a set of three dance workshops with St Georges Primary school with Yr 4. Based on The Polar Express Yr 9 students have devised and lead three workshops that have developed a full class dance for a Year 4 class of thirty one. The Year 9’s have taken responsibility for writing lesson plans and resourcing workshops. St Georges Primary School have been extremely complimentary of the Yr 9s and expressed a firm interest in working with us again. Boys Dancing Association. After the success of the Boys dancing Association and Dancing for the Games last year, Wireboyz have been asked to lead the first round of invitation workshops to launch the new boys dance project for 2013. Working alongside Warwick University and Beingfrankdance the students will present their new name work choreographed by Mark Anderson of Infuse Dance Company from Birmingham as an exemplar model of how boys dance can have appositive impact in boy’s education. They will also be part of the new project based on Avoidance. The Worcestershire area will be considering the theme of War to mark the centenary celebration of WW1. Celia Alexander is already in close talks with DanceFest on how this run in the Worcestershire area and the role Wireboyz will take in promoting this project. Furthermore Celia Alexander has been asked to join the working party responsible for placing a bid for Grants for Arts through the Arts Council of Great Britian. Worcester Dance Teachers Celia Alexander has become one of the steering committee to re-launch the Worcester Dance Teachers Association in conjunction with DanceFest. Voices and Visions 2013 It is anticipated that the Dance Department will submit some of the Yr 11 choreography for the Summer showcase in Worcester Cathedral as part of the new Voices and Visions structure. With the change to Voices and Visions and the removal of the schools’ festivals, the dance department will look to organize a festival with primary feeder schools and local secondary schools who normally attend the Worcester Dance Festival.
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Arts News Palour Dance – 5th February We have been invited to participate in DanceFests residency of Palour Dance. The Jane Palour , the company director will be in college on the 5th February to give two, two hour workshops, to Year 10 and Year 9 GCSE Classes. 14th March – CPD for Nunnery Wood School – Dance Leadership Award and GCSE Dance. Celia Alexander will be running a two hour CPD training course for Holly Sharp of Nunnery Wood School on how to deliver the Dance Leadership Award and GCSE Dance Course. Students success Two Yr 11 GCSE dance students have recently auditioned for Kidderminster College Dance Foundation Courses and been offered places on the three year Diploma course to study dance full time in the Autumn. Drama News On Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th January, students from Years 8 and 9 performed an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful to over 360 Primary School students in years 5 and 6, as well as two public performances in the College Theatre. We welcomed students from Claines Primary, Northwick Manor Primary, St. Barnabas Primary, Cranham Primary and St. George's RC Primary School, and all received a prestigious Private Peaceful bookmarks, made by our very own Lizzie Laser. Set in World War One, the play tracks the lives of two brothers from Devon, as they are dragged into war, and the battles of Ypres. 19 students from across the two year groups, performed and supported the play, which is studied as a novel in Key Stages 2 and 3. A fantastic job was done by all, from acting, to writing letters, to teaching the sound and lighting. Teachers, students and parents were full of praise. St Barnabas - Student Workshops On Tuesday's after school, a small group of Year 9 students have been leading drama workshops for Key Stage 2 students at St. Barnabas Primary School. They are working towards a small-scale performance just before half term. After half term, they will then lead a drama club for Key Stage 1 students. A great job is done by all in this project which is a perfect example of the role of a Specialist Arts College in the Community. Other Primary School Projects Other projects continue to take place in the local Primary schools, with a S.E.A.L project with selected Key Stage 2 students at Perdiswell Primary School, and the next round of Drama workshops taking place at Northwick Manor Primary with both Key Stages 1 and 2 in the next few weeks. Wind In The Willows 'Wind In The Willows'' is the latest production from the Performing Arts Department at Bishop Perowne College. The show opened on the 6th and 7th February with two matinee performances for Primary schools. More than three hundred and fifty students from seven different primary schools attended the two performances and audience reactions could only be described as those of children who had encountered a magical world of awe and wonder! The theatre at Bishop Perowne was converted into the 'Wild Wood' and 'Toad Hall' with more than fifty real life plants and bushes being imported and placed around a stage of grass that extends in and around the audience itself. The characters tell their story through a mixture of technological wizardry and stunning performances - unravelling the adventures of Toad and his friends Ratty, Mole and Badger.
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Arts News Toad is played by Katie Leary, a year 8 student, who took on the role with great confidence and a natural sense of comic timing. Other characters, backstage crew, lighting, sound and makeup are taken by the eighty five students involved in the production. Public performances of 'Wind In The Willows' are taking place from Monday 11th to Thursday 14th February starting at 7.00pm. Following that the students will be treated to a well earned cast party before some of them leave the following morning on the half term ski trip. So far this year two major performances have been given by students at the College. In January a performance of Michael Morpurgo's 'Private Peaceful' won great acclaim from its audiences and 'Wind In The Willows' is possibly one of the most ambitious projects undertaken so far. Alongside these there have been a whole raft of musical and dance performances as well as students exhibiting their art and photography work in both local and national exhibitions. Plans for later in the year include the building of a Pageant Wagon designed to tour a production of the Medieval Mystery plays. Placements We currently have a third year student from Worcester University undertaking a one day a week (ten week) work placement in the Drama Department. After the half term two previous Bishop Perowne Students, now studying at Worcester College of Technology, will undertaking a one week work placement with us - they are Peter Hill and Ruby Hill. A PGCE student in Drama and Dance will be working with us for her second school placement up until Easter. Links With Worcester Sixth Form College Each year students from Bishop Perowne visit the Worcester Sixth Form College to see a matinee performance of their latest musical production. It is an opportunity for our students to see the quality and possibilities of Post 16 Performing Arts education and also to support the many students from Bishop Perowne who go on to study at the Sixth Form. This year the production was 'Miss Saigon' and on 12th December a group of thirty-six students from the GCSE Drama and BTEC Performing Arts courses went to see it performed. As always it was a high quality performance and one that was much enjoyed by our students. It gave them working examples of many of the staging and performance techniques studied at BTEC and GCSE level and the opportunity to evaluate professional standard theatre work. In the cast of the production were no less than eight of our own students who had completed their studies at Bishop Perowne last year. Dani Giblen and Aaron Bennett took two of the lead roles with Kate Irish, Emily Shuttleworth, Rachael Maltby and Ray Clarke giving equally impressive performances. The orchestra for the performance was also outstanding - with the violin played by Lewis Wood and keyboard by Lucy North - both graduates of Bishop Perowne. It was an excellent afternoon and an impressive performance and we thank the cast and staff at the Sixth Form College for inviting us to see their work. We look forward to next year's production. Both the Sixth Form and the Technical College are due to visit Bishop Perowne with performances of their own soon after the half term. Worcester Rotary Club Photography Competition Winners Hannah Finn and Daisy Glynn Jackson have both won the Worcester Rotary Club division’s Photography competition. The Rotary Club set an annual competition and the theme this year was ‘Peace’. Hannah won the intermediate category and also came second within the division while Daisy won the senior category within the Worcester division.
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Art Competition at Bishop Perowne Bishop Perowne Church of England College will running an Art competition next term in honour of our Chair of Governors, John Bailey, who sadly passed away recently. The competition will be open to all Bishop Perowne students as well as the primary schools in the local area. Students will be asked to respond to a theme and then submit the art work they produce . The artwork will then be shortlisted and exhibited in the John Bailey Gallery which will then be open to the public. Winners will be chosen from each of the key Stages from reception right the way through to Key Stage 4. The winner from each Key Stage will win a prize. More details of this will follow next half term! The Bishop Perowne Community Glass Art Workshop The community glass art group have had another successful workshop on Saturday 2nd February. The group are really gaining in confidence and trying out a range of different techniques. Examples of their work can be seen below, as well as further examples on the college website.
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Arts News Exhibition in the John Bailey Gallery by St Richards Hospice The John Bailey gallery will be exhibiting a collection of work by patients of St Richards Hospice on Saturday 2nd March, 11am - 3pm. This follows on from other exhibitions that the hospice have had in our gallery. All visitors are welcome to come and see the work in the gallery within the Art block on the Saturday of the 3rd, and will be able to park on the East playground to gain access to the gallery.
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Arts News Continued ………………. Bishop Perowne have five students selected as finalists in Photography competition. Bishop Perowne has again been successful in having students being chosen to be finalists in the Young Worcestershire Photographers Competition 2013. The presentation of the finalists images will be held at Bishop Perowne Church of England College on Wednesday 13th March, 7-9:30pm, where the judges will reveal winners and highly recommended! The students who had their work selected are: Eleanor Barnes Year 10
Georgia Tryner Year 11
Charlotte Mills Year 11
Cara Crean-Mills Year 10 Max Willcock Year 11
PSHCCE News On Wednesday 6th February students at Bishop Perowne had the opportunity to vote in the Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament Elections. Students from all year groups took part in the voting and used their democratic right to vote for 3 young people to represent them on the Worcestershire Youth Cabinet, and one young person to represent them nationally at the UK Youth Parliament. Results will be revealed in a special ceremony on 1 st March 2013 and students will be notified of who their elected representatives are. We have been pleased to welcome the Cedar Tree organisation to work with Year Eight in PSHCCE lessons this half term. Students studied issues to do with self esteem and relationships as part of their PSHE Relationships Education. Students in Year Eight are still busy raising money for Flourishing Fivers – the St Richard’s enterprise activity which involves students using £5 to plan and run a fundraising activity. Last year we raised £1032 for St Richard’s. This year, Year Eight spent December running Christmas stalls at local fayres; making and selling Christmas cards and baking Christmas treats to sell at events outside of College. Keep up the good work Year Eight. The deadline for donations from the activity is March 1 st 2013. Any money raised should be placed in an envelope marked ‘St Richard’s Hospice’ with the name of the student and the amount raised on the front. This should then be handed in to the finance office. On Friday 15th February we are looking forward to visiting the King’s School Political forum. A small group of Year 9-11 students will attend the event which involves students in a question and answer session with a range of people involved in politics. This year’s event will enable students to hear from Mr Robin Walker, Conservative MP for Worcester; The Right Reverend John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester; Nikki Sinclaire of the ‘We want a referendum’ party and Mr Martin Horwood, Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham. Mrs H Horovitz
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Llanrug Trip 'ROLL UP, ROLL UP YEAR 8!!! - LLANRUG OUTDOOR ED. TRIP IN THE BALANCE UNLESS BISHOP PEROWNE CAN GET SOME WILLING PARTICIPANTS?!!? This is a last minute promotion of the ‘Llanrug Outdoor Educational Course’, which is an annual Outdoor Educational course aimed at Year 8 students. The ‘Llanrug Outdoor Ed. Course’ is a well established college visit, which offers Year 8 students the opportunity to experience a variety of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, as well as benefit from the valuable experience of going away on a residential trip. This year’s trip is scheduled to take place in the last week before summer half term, from Sunday, 19th May until Friday, 24th May 2013. As usual, we will be staying at the Llanrug Outdoor Educational Centre, a superbly equipped residential centre which has consistently provided high quality residential courses for Worcestershire students for over 30 years. Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre is located in North Wales on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, and is dedicated to providing high quality educational courses, which provide participants with the opportunity to develop personal and social skills in an Outdoor and Adventurous setting. Instruction at the Centre is carried out by a team of professional Outdoor Instructors, who hold appropriate National Governing Body awards, and all are First Aid qualified at a high level. The cost of the course this year will be £385. This price includes travel to and from the centre, daytime activities, evening activities, insurance, accommodation and food. In order to secure a place on the trip, please speak with Mr Westrip. A speedy response is essential, as there are only 36 places available. Mr. J. Westrip
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Term Dates—2012—2013 AUTUMN TERM 2012 TERM STARTS
Wednesday, 5th September 2012
HALF TERM
Monday, 29th October – Friday, 2nd November 2012
TERM ENDS
Thursday, 20th December 2012
SPRING TERM 2013 TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 8th January 2013
HALF TERM
Monday, 18th February – Friday, 22nd February 2013
TERM ENDS
Thursday, 28th March 2013
SUMMER TERM 2013 TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 16th April 2013
HALF TERM
Monday, 27th May – Friday, 31st May 2013
TERM ENDS
Wednesday, 24th July 2013
Good Friday
Friday, 29th March 2013
Easter Monday
Monday, 1st April 2013
May Day
Monday, 6th May 2013
Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 27th May 2013
Teacher Education Days Monday, 3rd September 2012 Tuesday, 4th September 2012 Friday, 26th October 2012 Monday, 7th January 2013 Monday, 15th April 2013
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Term Dates 2013—2014 AUTUMN TERM 2013 TERM STARTS
Wednesday, 4th September 2013
HALF TERM
Monday, 28th 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
Monday, 5th May 2014
Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 26th May 2014
Teacher Education Days Monday, 2nd September 2013 Tuesday, 3rd September 2013 Friday, 25th October 2013 Monday, 6th January 20014 Monday, 28th April 2014
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Rotary District Young Chef Competition Having won the Worcester’s Young Chef Competition, Georgina Robinson progressed to the District Competition held on Monday, 14th January 2013 at Gloucestershire College. Six students set the challenge of making a three course healthy meal in two hours using locally sourced foods for two people under £15.00. Georgina made stuffed peppers with homemade hummus, salmon fish cakes with roasted vine tomatoes raspberry roulade.
followed by
The competition was very tough and sadly Georgina did not get a place to go on to the National finals. She did a terrific job and did the school proud.
‘Snow Line’ In the event of inclement weather and 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.
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Charity Fundraising for St Richard’s Hospice On Wednesday 23rd January 2013, Harley GarwoodGowers of year 9 had his head shaved in aide of St Richards Hospice whilst watched and supported by the Perrins Community. Bishop Perowne work closely with St Richards Hospice every year to raise money for the work that they do. Each year as part of PSHCCE our year 8 students raise money through flourishing fivers and raise awareness of the work that the hospice does. Over the last two years Bishop Perowne students have raised nearly £2,000 for the hospice . Harley wanted to do something a little extra special to raise money for the hospice. He said, “My Nan was very ill last year with cancer and she died in the hospice. I wanted to do something to raise money so the hospice can continue to look after patients and families that are very poorly.” Students and staff alike watched in silence as Harley’s hair was shaved off. Liz from the hospice personally thanked Harley for raising people’s awareness of hospice and raising money for the meaningful and invaluable work they do.
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
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History Department News Reflection of Holocaust Day
On the 28th January the History department led a full College Act of Collective worship to remember all of those who were persecuted and murdered in the Holocaust. This was part of national Holocaust Memorial Day where across the country people remember the 27th January 1945 when Soviet Troops liberated Auschwitz Concentration Camp and the entire world became fully aware of the horrors of Nazi regime. The Act of Collective Worship began with a video clip which showed Genocide throughout History, Miss Nabi then explained that the world has not learnt from the horrific acts which took place during the Holocaust as there has been a number of other Genocidal acts in more recent History such as those in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mrs Reeve-McKew then reflected on the importance of remembering and teaching the Holocaust because as George Santayana a famous philosopher once said: “Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it” Members of are student leadership team then read the poem ‘If’ by Edward Bond. Which is included below: If Auschwitz had been in Hampshire There would have been Englishmen to guard it To administer records Marshall transports Work the gas ovens And keep silent The smoke would have drifted over these green hills It's not that all men are evil or creatures of instinct We - even our subjective self - are products of history Of political change In history two things join Our will and things beyond our will We change what we are as a means of controlling these things That is: we create a new culture We remain human only by changing Each generation must create its own humanity And the smoke will drift over these green hills Our culture makes us barbarians It does not allow us to live humanely We must create a new culture Or cease to be human The theme of the reflection assembly then continued when GCSE History students Millie Gaffey and Glyn Reilley Harrison explained that the Holocaust did not happen over night but that it was a gradual process where because the ordinary citizens of Germany did not stand up for the Jewish population when Hitler introduced the Nuremberg Laws this allowed the Anti Semitic message to really take hold in Germany. This led the entire College to reflect on a key religious teaching present in most world religions which is to onto others as you would have done onto you and to be honest, faithful and true. Mrs Reeve-Mckew then asked everyone to consider the famous quote by Edmund Burke "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Students who had attended the Auschwitz concentration camp visit then reflected on their experience and the memories that will stay with them forever. Finally Mrs Reeve-Mckew introduced the theme for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day which is that all communities should seek to build bridges between religious groups, ethnicities and cultures to ensure that barriers are broken down and prejudices are challenged. The choir
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History Department News continued …….. then sang ‘Like a bridge over troubled water’ to conclude the Act of Collective Worship. The History department believe that all students embraced the key messages within this act of reflection and were deeply moved by the images that they saw and the historical teachings that were included.
The Diary of Anne Frank On the 13th February 2013 the History department took a number of year 8 and year 9 students to see ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at the Swan theatre. The staff and students found this a most moving play to see because it really captured the fear and danger that those people who for what ever reason were considered undesirable by the Nazis went through. The play was truly excellent and communicated the persecution that the Frank family went through from being branded with the Star of David, to being forced to go into hiding, surviving on very little food and finally being transported to a concentration camp and dying from the horrendous conditions within the camps. It also communicated the sense of loss that those who did survive felt and the terrible uncertainly whilst they waited to discover if anyone they held dear had survived. The play also communicated the amazing power of human spirit and kindness as the Frank family were helped by their friends even though they were endangering their won lives by doing so. Despite a few tears at the end of the performance everyone thought the play was fantastic and a most enlightening experience.
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Design and Technology Department News—Lizzie’s Blog Lizzie received visitors from St George’s CE Primary School at the beginning of January. The Head Teacher and three colleagues came to discuss ideas for gifts to take to their partner schools across Europe. Ideas included bookmarks, drinks coaster, and Pot Pourri boxes. A number of designs were drawn, laser cut and assembled, and taken to St Georges for approval. After agreeing wording and designs, a commission to complete the work was given. The order includes; 50 Pot Pourri boxes designed around St George’s charter of ‘Friendship, Happiness and Peace’; 250 ‘Dragon’ bookmarks, 50 ‘Dragon’ drinks coasters, and 10 plaques picturing hands of friendship around the world “Achieving Success in Harmony” and naming the nine partner schools. These are: Worcester, Sassari, Rakovski, Praia de Vitoria, Varese, Reinsfeld, Nagykallo, Mursks Sabota, and Carrickmacross. Alongside this outside commission, Lizzie has supplied 375 ‘Private Peaceful’ bookmarks, and is in the process of cutting 470 ‘Wind in the Willows’ bookmarks, whilst cutting work for Years 8, 9, 10, and 11 students, and assisting ‘Young Enterprise Group’ to design and produce items for sale at craft fairs. Samples are being prepared and sent to Gordonstoun School in Scotland for a new project they are working on.
Science Department News The Science Department has a group of year 10/11 students entered in the West Midland Chemistry Competition. We wish them well. Results will be published in the next newsletter.
Sports Department News Congratulations to Jamie Smith (Year 11) who scored the winning goal for Worcester County Football (Under 16) team.
Our Year 10/11 Basketball Team defeated Blessed Edwards to go top of the league, Kieran Burns scored a 3 point basket to put the game beyond doubt. We are now 3 wins from 3 games. In our last game of the season the boys played a very talented Nunnery Wood team. We lost the game heavily 40 -9, this now means we have to wait to see if we have won the league after winning our first 4 matches. It has been a great season for the boys and they have all
Sophie Tothill won the girls Worcester Schools U14 Cross Country by more than 200 metres. Sophie also represented the School at the county Championships in Cross Country where she was placed 11th.
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Sports Department News Our girls Football Team were also undefeated in a tournament although they drew a number of games.
District Cross Country On a very cold and frosty afternoon students from all over the city met at The Grange to compete in the District Cross Country Championship. A new event just for year 7 took place with the top 8 boys and girls having the opportunity to compete in the School Games. Adam Biddle finished 5th, Joshua Bentley 9th, and Hannah Mathews 11th In the Junior race Sophie Tothill easily won with an outstanding performance and will now represent the district. Other notable performances were Katie Dinsdale and Sam Yeomans who both finished 17th and Kieran Smith 18 th. The Inter race had a strong field of competitors and Abbie Whitehouse did well to finish 12 th and Mathew Moore and Mathew Sowden finished 13th and 14th. Well done to the other competitors from college who took part: Megan Done, Hannah Bushell, Rachel Wakefield, Charlotte Fletcher, Ella Healey, Tia Cunningham, Katie Hawkins, Alex Steenson, Ollie Biddle, Owen Lane, Rio Janic and Jaydon May.
School Games—Badminton We have 3 teams that have qualified for the county finals on the 28th of February. The key stage 4 teams had a friendly match at Christopher Whiteheads to get them ready for the competition that lies ahead. The students have been training on a Monday and Wednesday and thoroughly deserve all the success they achieve. U15 Lady Taveners Indoor Cricket Tournament On Monday 4th February a group of 10 year 9 and 10 girls headed to Perdiswell leisure centre to compete in a small cricket tournament. The tournament aims to encourage young girls into cricket. Many of the girls had never played cricket before and on arrival were not even sure of the rules! From start to finish the girls were committed and competitive hoping for a positive result. Emma Fletcher, Katie Hawkins, Erin Melville, Abbie Fallon Wilson, Abbey Underwood, Emily Studholme, Casey Homer, Leigh Hewitt and Liz Guinivan all played well, but player off the match goes to Natasha Forsyth, who played excellently! The girls were put in a small pool with two other teams and won 1 game and just lost the second, this gave them opportunity to play for 3rd and 4th place. The last match was difficult and was up against a more experienced team, the girls lost this match and received 4 th place. The day was thoroughly enjoyed, Here are the finishing results: 1st- Prince Henry’s 2nd- The Chase 3rd- Christopher Whitehead 4th- Bishop Perowne Church of England College 5th- Malvern 6th- Windsor
By Abbie Underwood—Year 10
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Parent Governor Elections 12th February 2013 Dear Parents and Carers, COLLEGE GOVERNING BODY - PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTIONS There is a vacancy for a Parent Governor. The term of office is 4 years. The Governing Body plays a significant part in the development and management of the College and as such, Parent Governors play an important role as members of the Governing Body helping to form policy, set priorities and manage the budget. An information sheet is attached. I am therefore writing to invite you either to nominate yourself or to nominate a parent to fill the vacancy. A nomination form is also enclosed. If you would like to nominate someone please return the completed form to the College by Friday, 8th March 2013; the envelope to be addressed to Mrs Rachael Smart, Clerk to the Governors. The person nominated must be a parent of a registered pupil at the College on 8 th March 2013. Please note that you are not eligible to be a Parent Governor if you are: an elected member of the Local Authority paid to work at the College for more than 500 hours in any twelve month period. There are certain circumstances whereby individuals are disqualified from holding office as a Governor or Charity Trustee and these are detailed below. No parent may propose and/or second more nominations than there are vacancies. Parents being nominated are invited to give on the nomination form some brief biographical details suitable for inclusion in the voting paper. If the number of nominations received is the same as, or fewer than, the number of vacancies to be filled then those nominated will be elected unopposed. If the vacancy is not filled in this way the governing body will have the opportunity to appoint Parent Governors to the vacancy. If there are more nominations than vacancies the election will be by ballot. If that is necessary voting papers will be sent to you together with details about the ballot procedure. Yours sincerely
Ms Julie Farr—Headteacher The following individuals are disqualified from holding office as a Governor or Charity Trustee:
Persons who are liable to be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
Persons who have failed to attend Governing Body meetings for a continuous period of 6 months, without the consent of the Governing Body
Persons who are un-discharged bankrupts or persons who are subject to a bankruptcy restriction order or an interim order
Persons who are subject to a disqualification order or disqualification undertaking under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 or a disqualification order under Part 2 of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 or a disqualification undertaking accepted under the Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 or to an order made under section 429 (2)(b) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (failure to pay under a County Court administration order)
Persons subject to disqualification as a Charity Trustee and persons who have been removed from the office of charity trustee or trustee for a charity by the Charity Commissioners or High Court on grounds of any misconduct or mismanagement, or under section 34 of the Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 from participating in the management or control of any body
Persons whose employment is prohibited or restricted
Persons who are included in the list of people considered by the Secretary of State as unsuitable to work with children
Persons who are disqualified from registration for childminding or providing day care
Persons who are disqualified from registration under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006
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Persons who have been sentenced to 3 months or more in prison (without the option of a fine) in the 5 years before becoming a governor or since becoming a governor
Persons who have received a prison sentence of 2½ years or more in the 20 years before becoming a governor
Persons who have at any time received a prison sentence of 5 years or more
Persons who have been fined for causing a nuisance or disturbance on school premises during the 5 years prior to or since appointment or election as a governor
Persons who refuse an application being made to the Criminal Records Bureau for a criminal records certificate
Persons not eligible pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Academy Trust (the Articles of Association can be viewed on the College website, alternatively you can obtain a copy of the Articles of Association from the Clerk to the Governors. It is recommended that you consider the same before making a nomination).
Overview - Governors at Bishop Perowne The Board at Bishop Perowne consists of 22 Governors which includes four Parent Governors. The principal roles of Governors are to:
Agree the aims and values of the College
Set policies, objectives and the budget
Monitor performance
Be supportive critical friends of the College As you are aware the College became an Academy on 1 st May 2012. The Academy Trust which runs the Academy is a company and is an exempt charity meaning that it must comply with aspects of charity law. Because the Academy Trust is a company all Governors are:
appointed as directors of the Academy Trust for the purposes of the Company Acts; and
charity trustees’ for the purposes of the Charities Acts.
Put simply, the Governors “manage” the affairs of the Academy Trust and are responsible for the day to day running of it. In practice, their powers of management are largely delegated to the Headteacher. The Board meets twice per term. In addition, each Governor serves on one of the three Standing Committees, also meeting twice per term, which deal with Resources, Staff & Students and Curriculum & Attainment respectively. In addition, Governors may also be asked to sit on occasional panels which deal with such matters as the appointment of new staff and applications for holidays during term time. The ethos of the College, based as it is on its foundation as a Church of England College, is central to the work of the Gove rnors. All Governors are expected to be supportive of this ethos and also the requirement of collective responsibility. No qualifications are necessary, although it is always useful if Governors can contribute to debates from their own experience. The present Board has members who have diverse backgrounds – some in business, some in education – but what unites them is the good of the College and the best interests of all the students. Training is available for Governors. Governors give of their time freely, there is no remuneration.
If you are interested in nominating another parent or yourself it is recommended that you contact Mrs Rachael Smart, Clerk to the Governors, for detailed guidance on the role and duties of College Governors. The Clerk’s contact details are as follows: Telephone number: 01905 746866 or e-mail: smartr@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk.
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Parent Governor Elections BISHOP PEROWNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND COLLEGE ELECTION OF PARENT GOVERNORS NOMINATION FORM
Name of Nominee Address
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The above named parent has a child registered at the school, is willing to serve if elected, and I would like to nominate him/her for appointment as a Parent Governor of the College. (Not required in the case of self-nomination.)
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Signature and address
Information about the nominee which he/she would like printing on the voting papers Maximum number of words: 100
Please note that by completing and submitting this form you are confirming your eligibility/the eligibility of the nominee to serve as a Governor Completed nomination forms must be returned to the school by Friday, 8th March 2013; envelopes to be addressed to Mrs Rachael Smart, Clerk to the Governors.
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 St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Merriman’s Hill Road Worcester WR3 8LE
St George’s Church of England Primary School
Tel: 01905 746800 Fax: 01905 746846 Website: www.bishopperowne.co.uk Email: info@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk February 2013 Headteacher: Ms Julie Farr
The King’s School, Worcester University of Worcester Worcester College of Technology Worcester Sixth Form College Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited
Important dates for your diary at a glance 15th February
Non—Uniform Day/Ski Trip Leaves
18th February—22nd February
Half Term Holiday
25th February
Second Half Spring Term—WEEK B
12th March
Year 10 Parent Consultation
22nd March
End of Term Reports issued
28th March
End of Term: College closes at 12.00 noon
29th March
Good Friday
1st April—12th April
Easter Holiday
15th April
Teacher Education Day
16th April
Students return to College—WEEK A
29th April
Year 9 Parents Consultation
6th May
May Day—College Closed
21st May
Year 11 Awards (Provisional)
23rd May
Year 7 Parents Consultation
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.