Newsletter July 2010
Issue 6
End of Term
A message from Ms Farr ‘Growing together to be the best we can be’
‗Birds in Flight‘ Content
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Message from Headteacher
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College Vision
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Headteacher‘s Com- 5-6 mendations Award Ceremony
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Speeches School Review
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College Community
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Tilley Community
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Fearnley Community 31
Arts‘ Week
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LRC News
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Sports News
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We are nearing the end of a very successful year for Bishop Perowne. We were able to reflect on some of our many achievements during our Community Award Ceremonies which were held in St George‘s Church and St Barnabas‘ Church on Friday, 16th July. Over 1200 certificates and prizes were presented by our guests, Chief Inspector Reakes -Williams, Mr Michael Kitcatt, Principal of Worcester Sixth Form College, Robin Walker MP and Reverend Canon Stuart Currie. They have kindly agreed that we may include the addresses they gave in our Newsletter. Our Community Captains spoke so confidently about their work that I have included their speeches, too. The past half term is proof that there is no such thing as a ‗quiet‘ time in School; if anything the volume of work increases along side the opportunities staff offer to enhance students‘ experiences. All of years 9, 10 and 11 have taken external exams in one or more subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Science, ICT and RE; some examinations are ‗modular, others the result of early entry which will allow some students to pursue courses in Year 11 which will make for a seamless transition to ‗A‘ Level. The results received so far are excellent with over 90% of Year 10 and Year 11 students achieving at least one GCSE in ICT. The public exam period was intense; all students conducted themselves well, living out our motto, ‗Growing together to be the best we can‘ . On Thursday, 8th July, Year 11 met as a group for one last time at our Leavers‘ Ball held at The Bank House. All looked wonderful and thoroughly enjoyed a memorable evening. I should like to thank parents and carers for their support over the last five years. This year the Perowne Cup, given to pupils who have proved themselves to be outstanding role models, was awarded to Sarah Cotterill and Scott Glover.
Much More
In June the Local Authority conducted a review of our College at my request, the purpose of which was to check our progress since the OFSTED inspection in 2009. The outcomes are a real accolade for our staff who have given their all to bring about improvements. A copy of the local Authority Report is included in this Newsletter.
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A message from Ms Farr continued ... As always Arts‘ week provided an abundance of opportunities for our students from learning about the Golden Ratio and a Dragon‘s Den challenge to designing and making in Design Technology. The trips to Goodrich Castle, the Malvern Hills, London and Drayton Manor were highly successful. On 20th July, a sculpture made by our students under the expert guidance of Mr Shepherd, was placed at the front of our College. This is a remarkable achievement. Photos of the sculpture entitled ‘Birds in Flight‘ appear in this Newsletter. Our mission ‗to develop spirituality across the curriculum‘ was certainly delivered during Arts‘ Week. Other opportunities have included a spiritual retreat to Polzeath in Cornwall by our Worship Team, a Work Experience week for Year 10, a Geography Field Trip and taster days at local Colleges. We are proud of our students whose Art and Photography is on public display and our dance group who showcased at ‗Voices and Visions‘. We are looking forward to our dance evening on 21st July Bishop Perowne has buzzed with the visits of our new intake for September 2010 and a number of taster days attended by Year 5 pupils, all efficiently organised by our leader of transition, Mr Walsh. Our students have played a major leadership role in welcoming and mentoring our primary school visitors. If success is measured not just by achieving a major goal but by the small positive steps we take day by day, and knowing that we have used our talents and abilities to serve others, then I believe we can claim to have been successful. It is always with sadness that we say goodbye to highly valued members of staff. We wish them all well in the future. On Friday the following colleagues will be leaving us: Mr Crawford who has served the College as Community Leader for Fearnley will take up his post as Head of Sixth Form at the Shirelands Academy in September. Ms Edwards who has taught in the English Department will take up a post in another school in the county. Mrs Harris who has taught most recently in the MFL, RE and English Departments. Mr Johnstone who has taught in the Geography Department will take up a post in a School in Herefordshire. Mrs Longetti who has served as Subject Leader of English has relocated to Scotland. Ms Muddle, Mathematics teacher, will take up a post in the Cayman Islands. Mrs Scott-Gray, English teacher is to retire. Mrs Stych, Teaching Assistant is to begin her PGCE at the University of Worcester in October . Ms Yapp, PE Teacher, is to relocate to Devon. Mrs Robinson, Assistant Headteacher, is to retire after many years of loyal and dedicated service to Bishop Perowne. Having joined as an English teacher when the School was about to move from Barbourne, Mrs Robinson‘s abilities were soon appreciated and she was promoted to Teacher in Charge of ICT. In this role, Mrs Robinson initiated the use of ICT across the curriculum. Her expert leadership assured that we were at the cutting edge in the county. In 2000, Mrs Robinson assumed the leadership of the English Department, improving the excellent results still further. Mrs Robinson has held the post of Assistant Headteacher, Director of Learning and Teaching since 2004. She retires having made a significant impact on the lives of many past and present colleagues and students. Her consummate professionalism will be sorely missed. Our congratulations to: Miss Reeves who is to be married on 24th July. From September she is to be known as Mrs Reeve-McKew . Mr Kling and his wife who welcomed their new daughter, Isabelle Grace born on 10th July and weighing in at 6lb 1oz.
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Message from Ms Farr continued… Our new year begins on Thursday, 2nd September 2010. Year 7 students should meet on the East playground at 8.30 am; Years 8—11 should arrive at 10.30 am and go straight to their Form Room. I would ask you to read the information regarding uniform contained in this Newsletter. I thank all connected with our College for their support this year—our students, parents, carers, governors, ―The Friends‖, our Chaplaincy Team, members of the community and members of the King‘s School. I wish everyone a happy summer holiday: may it be a time of recreation and re-creation. Our whole College Eucharist on Thursday will end with these words.
Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour everyone; love and serve the Lord; rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Links with the King’s School We were pleased to welcome Mr Keyes, Headmaster of the King‘s School, to address Year 10 in an assembly. He spoke about success and outlined the bursary scheme through which Bishop Perowne students may be offered an assisted place to study in King‘s Sixth Form. A group of our Year 10 students visited King‘s for a Taster Day. If any parent or carer wishes to discuss the bursary scheme, they should contact me in College. Mr Betteridge, Bursar and myself represented our College at King‘s Day. We are pleased with the progress of work on the Astro Turf, our joint project. Plans are underway to develop our links in the Arts, English and Mathematics in the coming year.
Julie 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: Our students’ contributions to the life of Bishop Perowne are greatly appreciThomas Amy Lillia Penelope Penny Belinda Belinda Lucy Cameron Shane Becky Becky Jack Jackson Aaron Tom Lucy Matthew Liam Thomas Cameron
Allies Anson Armer-Kirk Ashmore Ashmore Bailey Bailey Baldwin Barnes Barratt Barwell Barwell Barwell Barwell Bennett Bentley Berry Berry Blake Blundell Brett
Aled Charlie Emily Emily Emily Emily
Burton Burton Burton Burton Burton Burton
Leah Beth Amy Paul Bethany Beth Daniel Alice Jessica Robert
Carey Carter Causier Chapman Chappell Cheyne Colburn Collins Collins Crowe Crowe Dance Davies Davies
Robert Shauna Adam Ryan
Emily Jack Sophie Jacob Martha Sophie Callum Daniel Daniel Abbie Jackson Bethany Nathaniel
Dinsdale Downing Duffy Dunster Dunster
Eastwood Edwards Edwards Edwards Fallon-Wilson Fallon-Wilson Fuller Fuller Matthew Garrad Faruq Gbadamosi Danielle Giblen Michael Gilliard Daisy Glynn-Jackson Kieran Goode Thea Green Christopher Guinivan Elizabeth Guinivan Freya Hall Samantha Hampton Shakila Haque Charlotte Hardy Emily Hardy Ryan Harris Kirsten Hartland Tabitha Hawes Ellen Hawkins William Henshall John Hewitt Leigh Hewitt Owen Hewitt Shannice Hobbs Courtney Hodge William Hodges Alicia Holland Charlie Hooman
Ieuan Morgan Nick
Howells Hudson Humphreys
Beth Robert Joshua Chloe
Hunt Hurley Hyatt Jaynes
Thomas Beth
Jeynes Jones
Charlotte Harry
Jones Jones
Joshua Owen
Jones Jones
Leah Liam Ryan
Kainey Kearney Kearney
Connor Michael
King King
Joseph
Ingles
Kate Abigail Sophie Nicole
Irish Laker Lannie Le Poidevin
Eleanor
Lee
Jonathan
Lee
Lauren
MacDonald
Aimee
Maclachlan
Rachael
Malek
Rachael
Maltby
Abbie
Martin
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Headteacher’s Commendations Chloe
Matthews
Michael
Schenk
Emily
May
Sophie
Meakin
Jack
Moore
Jack
Moore
Matthew
Moore
Amber
Morris
Fiona
Morris
Lucy
North
Shannon
Northcott
Harry
Osborne
Rhys
Panting
Leanne
Parkinson
Luke
Passey
Connor Maria Emily William Jordan Ben Jamie Luke Matthew Alex James Jodie Peter Elliot Shahena
Gemma
Perry
Anthea
Daniel
Price
Amy
Sheridan Shipley Shuttleworth Simmons Slade Smith Smith Southall Sowden Steenson Stilgoe Stilgoe Strong Sugars Sultana Sutherland Tansell
Charles
Prince
Katy
Taylor
Emma
Prosser
Joe
Terry
Jordan
Quinn
Imogen
Tingle
Eirinn
Quinnell
Katie
Tippins
Bethany
Redman
Jessica
Tobin
Tom
Revell
Ella
Tomlinson
Claire
Reynolds
Ryan
Tooth
Alice
Rice
Luke
Trainer
Ollie
Roberts
Isabella
Tree
Georgia
Robinson
Eva
Trim
Jacob
Robinson
Josiah
Underhill
Gregory
Rock
Naomi
Underhill
Amelia
Ross
Katie
Wallbank
Bronwen
Rowberry
Georgia
Watkins
Abigail
Rudge
Abigail
Whitehouse
Isobel
Rudge
Ashley
Whitehouse
Isobel
Russell
James
Whitehouse
Josie
Samuels
Max
Willcock
Sam
Savage
Simon
Williams
Nicholas Jared Grace Grace Charlotte Hallam James Najeedah
Wilson Witcomb Withers Withers Wood Wood Woods Yesmin
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AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES Michael Kitcatt Principal Worcester Sixth Form College— Address to Tilley Community 41 years ago today (16 July 1969), the Apollo 11 rocket was launched. This was the Apollo mission which landed the first astronauts on the moon. This mission fulfilled U.S. President, John F. Kennedy‘s goal of reaching the moon by the end of the 1960s, which he had expressed during a 1961 speech before the United States Congress, when he said: ―I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.‖
You might think that I am going to talk about an achievement of high technology, but in fact the computers on the Apollo 11 spacecraft were incredibly lacking in power by today‘s standards. It has been said that there was less computing power on Apollo 11 than in a modern-day washing machine! So, it is not an excuse to say that you cannot achieve something because you have not got the tools or the resources. The important thing is to organise and use to the full what you have got. There are other key messages from the Apollo 11 mission that are relevant to today‘s celebration of achievement:
Have a clear and ambitious goal. President Kennedy‘s target set in 1961 was a very challenging, some would say foolhardy, one. The technology didn‘t exist and there was certainly risk of failure. However, if you don‘t risk failure, you may not fail, but nor are you going to achieve very much. Aim for your target. This is important. You might think that the Moon is a pretty large object, but several of the unmanned rockets sent by America and Russia previously had missed the Moon altogether! Teamwork is key. Although we may think mainly of the three astronauts on board, their achievement was only possible because of the huge team of experts assembled at the space agency, NASA. This is fully recognised in the Bishop Perowne College vision of ―Growing together to be the best we can be‖.
I am delighted by the close links between Bishop Perowne and the Sixth Form College. Thank you very much for inviting me to such an enjoyable celebration of achievement.
Speeches—continued. Chief Inspector Jerry Reakes-Williams Worcester Police - Address to Perrins Community
Ladies & Gentlemen, I start with a confession. I haven‘t been as nervous for a long time. I‘d probably rather face an angry man with a knife than stand here this morning. At least, I could keep my distance, or use my baton or CS spray and wait for backup! There‘ll be no back-up in the next few minutes.
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AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES More seriously, it is a privilege to be asked to present these awards to such hard working young people and to say a few words. (Yes, I assure you, it is possible for a policeman to be brief!) It‘s a privilege for several reasons: Because of the hard work that these awards represent. For many of you these awards represent months, even years of hard work, and a determination to succeed. And no doubt you will have had lots of support and help from your teachers, and probably parents too. In fact, what about a round of applause for your teachers and parents?
Because too often in my job I spend time thinking about the nastier side of life and sometimes dealing with the small minority of young people who get into trouble by breaking the law. So it‘s great for me to get out of the police station today and be part of your celebrations.
Because this morning is a reminder about how much talent, enthusiasm, energy and potential you young people have. You are the future and you can achieve so much as we have seen this morning! We hear so much in the media about YP being involved in ASB or carrying knives or watching violent videos (whoops, I guess I mean DVDs!) But I have been involved in the last couple of years with WMP‘s Good Citizen scheme, which highlights the many good things YP are doing, fund-raising for charities, helping parents who are ill, or working with people less fortunate than themselves. Nearly 40 years ago, I went to my first school. It was in the heart of Africa, in a small country called Malawi. When it rained, our minibus sometimes got stuck in the mud, because the road was not tarmacced. Those days were great, because we missed some school! But I was so badly behaved at Bishop MacKenzie‘s school that my parents soon decided to send me away to boarding school in England, even though I was only 6. So, I guess my experience of school will have been very different to yours. From what I have seen, you get great school dinners, not revolting semolina that you are forced to eat. I have sampled your breakfasts at BP & they are very good! And when it comes to school discipline – and as a policeman - I‘d be interested to hear if any of you have been beaten with a gym shoe by a teacher, as I was. I was never quite naughty enough to get the cane. But my early years living in Africa and then Fiji did give me a helpful perspective on life. I saw at first hand poverty that thankfully we do not have in this country. And I saw how lucky I was to get any education, let alone at very good schools – and an education that set me up for the rest of my life. I‘m sure most of you enjoy school, even if you would never admit it. But I also know that all of us sometimes have a moan about school or work or whatever. ―But Physics is so boring, Dad.‖ ―Why do I have to write this essay?‖ ―So what if the 1 st WW started in 1914 because of an incident in the Austro-Hungarian empire?‖ I‘m a parent, with a 15 year old son, so I‘ve heard it all. Maybe today, or over the summer, you could reflect on life beyond school. Because the decisions you make today may live with you for the rest of your life. A job, a career, may seem a long way away. But generally, you get out of life what you put in. Work hard now – and play hard too, of course, you can do both - and you will
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AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES—continued... open up for yourselves opportunities later. Mess around now at school and you will restrict your options and could be playing catch up for many years. Most of us have things that get us excited, maybe what you‘d call ‗cool‘ or ‗wicked‘. It‘s confession time again. I love football. The last month has been great. Football on TV most nights. Being old and cynical, it was no surprise when England lost to Germany. That‘s just the way the world is. (But at least we were spared penalties.) My real passion is supporting one of the best clubs….in the country….well, OK, in Shropshire….STFC. I even have a season ticket. Sad, I know. It‘s where I let my hair down on a Saturday….well, I would if I had any. My wife tells me watching football is the only time I ever show any emotion. But there is something on a deeper level than football that motivates me. As a Christian, I am a follower of Jesus Christ and I try to use the Bible as my guide book. The Bible says that Jesus came to be a servant. It is interesting that the WMP logo is ―Serve, Protect, Make the Difference‖. That is why I became a police officer and why I am still in the same job over 20 years later. Policing is categorised as a ‗public service‘. It‘s about serving; serving the victim, protecting the vulnerable, making the difference in people‘s lives. For me it is a privilege to do a job where you really can make a positive difference to people‘s lives. If someone, for example, is being subjected to ASB and their life is being made miserable by being targeted by another individual or group, then if the Police do their job properly, we have the opportunity to make a difference to that person, to improve their quality of life. When we fail to recognise what life is like for that victim and so fail to take proper action, then there can be serious consequences. So we have a great responsibility as well as a great privilege. Perhaps some of you have a purpose in life, or a goal you want to achieve, or a set of values you try to live by. Maybe you are still developing your values. What is certain is that there are ways in which all of us can make a difference. You may say ‗What can I possibly do that would make a difference?‘ Well, there are all sorts of ways in which each and every one of us can make a difference. It might be a kind word to someone at school, or taking the time to go out of your way to help someone else. Or it might be not doing something. Not joining in when everyone else is having a go at someone at break time. Or not doing something that will hurt someone else. Can I encourage you to reflect on some facts, and to remember as you sit here in this wonderful building, in this lovely city, in this beautiful county, how fortunate we are. Suppose we shrink the earth‘s population down to just 100 people, this is how our world would look: Just 6 people would possess 59% of the entire world‘s wealth
80% would live in substandard housing
70% would be unable to read
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AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES 50% would suffer from malnutrition
Only 1% would have a College education
Only 1% would own a computer So, remember: If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than 1,000,000 people who will not survive this week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 500,000,000 people in the world If you have food, clothes, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world If you have money in the bank, cash in your wallet and spare change in a dish somewhere, you are among the top 8% of the world‘s wealthy. Thank you for listening this morning, and for the invitation to address you. Well done to everyone for all your hard work and for the achievements and progress made in this year at school. Enjoy the long summer holiday and stay safe.
AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES Canon Stuart Currie - Address to Fearnley Community May I begin by saying thank you for inviting me and what a privilege it is to be able to join in celebrating not only your achievements, but also your efforts, the work you have put in over the past year. Not everyone can be the first, the winner, the champion, but if you have done your best, then you deserve as much praise as those who excel. Of course such success would not be possible without the support of your parents and carers, and especially your teachers. Bishop Perowne is a fine college with some excellent staff, including your head teacher, and without them you would not be celebrating today. So give yourselves and the staff a round of applause. Today we celebrate what you have achieved, but what next? As you come to the end of another academic year, the end of your formal education draws closer – I say ‗formal‘ because education is something that continues throughout the whole of life. Once you have finished your time in college, what will you become? You may already have some clear idea, or you may have some sense of direction, or you may not have a clue. But whatever you go on to do, I hope that
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AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES each and every one of you will go on to become a YOB. Now a yob is another word for a hooligan or a hoodie, and obviously I do not want you to go down that route. Let me explain what I mean by a yob by giving you the example of one. My great uncle, Charles James Currie, we called him Uncle Chuck, was born in 1896 and was a very gifted musician. He played piano, and earned his living mainly as a piano teacher, piano tuner and restorer. He also worked for a library, and in his midlife he learned to play the organ and became a church organist. In those respects his life would count as good, productive and successful. What makes it remarkable is that my Uncle Chuck was born blind – he never saw a single thing in all his 84 years on this earth. Just think about it, if you are a blind musician, you can‘t sight read. To read Braille you have to use your fingers, so you can‘t do that and play the keyboard at the same time. It meant that every single note he ever played he had to commit to memory. That is hard enough on a piano, but with the organ where you use hands and feet, it is harder still. As a child growing up in the same house, I remember how he would get up at 6 o‘clock every Sunday morning, make himself a cup of tea, then go through on the piano every note of every piece of music he would be playing that day, just to make sure he got it right. He not only played, he also dealt with the mechanics of the piano; if you are a piano tuner, you have to be able to take apart a very complex machine, with dozens of separate parts, hammers, rods, pedals. I remember once going with him to tune a piano in a community hall. It was on the stage and in need of a lot of attention. My uncle began to take it to bits, carefully laying out each piece of the action on the stage. It took two hours, at the end of which the stage was completely covered in parts. Then he did the job he needed to do on the main frame and put the piano back together. He remembered exactly where each piece was, and put his hand straight on the bit he needed next. Being blind is not easy to cope with practically or psychologically. In his early days, I think he was quite angry not to be able to see. He decided not to get married in case he passed his blindness on to his children. He had no time for God, and in his way he led quite a let‘s say interesting life. As a young man in the 20‘s and 30‘s, he would spend many a night in the pub, and in those days before juke boxes and canned music, if you could play the piano, you hardly ever had to buy your own beer, and Chuck liked his beer. But as he grew older, he mellowed. Partly through music, especially JSBach, the great church musician who lost his sight, my uncle found faith in God and came to an acceptance of his disability. He once said to me, ‗You know, all my life I have wanted to see, but now I don‘t any more. I have my own picture of the world, and it is very beautiful. I am frightened that if I could see it, I might be disappointed.‘ He found contentment and peace, and continued to make music all his life.
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AWARD CEREMONY SPEECHES Now, why is my uncle Chuck a yob? Well, first, to be a yob, you have to be yourself, which starts with Y. My uncle had to struggle to accept his disability, the thing he could not do, and it was not easy; but once he accepted it, though I suspect he was sometimes sad, on the whole he found happiness. But more than that, he did not let his disability, the thing he could not do, get in the way of him using his abilities, the many things he could do. In fact, he always maintained that his lack of sight made his hearing sharper and his memory more powerful, so he used his disability to enable himself. Each of you has many abilities and gifts, as we are celebrating today. But you will also have disabilities, the things you cannot do, even though you would love to – maybe play football for England (maybe not), or be a leading fashion designer, or join the air force, or climb Mt Everest, or whatever. By all means try, and put all your effort in. But if it is clear that it isn‘t going to happen, don‘t let disappointment spoil your life. Let it go, and focus on what you can do. If possible, use your disabilities to enhance your abilities. Be yourself, the best self you can be. That‘s the Y of yob, yourself. The O? As a teacher, my uncle taught, encouraged and inspired hundreds of others to develop their gifts. As a blind man, overcoming his difficulties, he was an inspiration to many more. His early Sunday morning routine certainly inspired me in many ways, teaching me stickability and the importance of faith. To lead a full life, you need to direct your energy and care towards the needs of other people. The richest way to be human is to be an individual in community, and the happiest people in the world are those who know and are glad that their life is bound up with the lives of others. So, Y for yourself, O for other people. My uncle came late in life to Christian faith. It gave him a sense of something beyond himself, something worth living for. You may have faith in God, as a Christian, or as a Muslim, or as a Sikh or through another of the world‘s great faiths; or maybe you don‘t believe in God or are not sure. If that‘s you, then find some other good and wholesome thing to believe in – human rights, social justice, peacemaking. The word ‗idealist‘ sometimes gets used to mean ‗not realistic‘, but it is the idealists, those who believe passionately in something greater than themselves, who make the biggest difference in the real world. So the B f yob, find something good to believe in. And then, like my uncle, you will become a yob. And the work and the achievement we are celebrating here today will go on and on throughout what I hope will be for each of you a long, prosperous, productive, useful and happy life. Thank you.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY SECONDARY SCHOOL REVIEW KEY ISSUES CONSIDERED BY THE REVIEW To see how teaching & learning has moved forward since the last review. To look at the degree of rigour with which middle leaders monitor their areas of responsibility, make plans to address weakness and evaluate the impact of their actions. To look at the proposed tracking system to see if is user friendly and has the potential to contribute to raising achievement. To inform planning for next year; both the school‘s improvement plan and the LA‘s support plan.
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN Eighteen lessons were observed. All were half lessons and all were jointly observed; 8 with senior leaders and 10 with either subject leads or seconds. Time was built in for co-reflection. The school selected the lessons to cover a range of age and ability groups and also a range of staff, taking internal lesson observation grading into account.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Progress Since Previous Review A quality assurance process is firmly in place. SLT line managers meet with their link subject leader each half term. They follow a common agenda at each meeting, with a built in cycle of review activities to inform the meetings and a predetermined section of the departmental SEF is discussed. This process is seen as supportive but also challenging. There is certainly a higher degree of accountability than was the case at the time of the inspection in June 2009. Lessons are routinely observed and, as well as training for all staff, bespoke training is provided according to individual need. The quality of teaching and learning has improved demonstrably. It is particularly encouraging that areas that have been a real focus within school, such as one Ofsted key issue ‗ensuring that all lessons have clear and measurable learning objectives that are regularly consolidated during each lesson and reviewed at the end of the lesson‘ are now real strengths. The active participation of all students in lessons was a stark improvement since the last review. Another key issue from the inspection was ‗to improve assessment so that students know how to improve‘. This review did not look closely at marking across the school, but some exemplary written feedback was seen nonetheless. A whole school policy has been introduced whereby teachers provide a ‗WWW‘ (what went well), ‗EBI‘ (even better if) and ‗HTI‘ (how to improve) comment for selected pieces of work. The Y10 students who were interviewed brought their current exercise books and folders with them. When asked, they could readily pick out a piece of written feedback that they had found particularly helpful and they confirmed that all of their teachers used the system described. Often, such systems need further development so that students are prompted to, and provided with opportunities to, respond to the feedback. It was encouraging to see a history lesson in which students were specifically directed to the written comments from their last piece of work and it was a pivotal part of the lesson. The proposed tracking system is very much at the development stage and is yet to be populated with data. Time was too limited to examine it in detail. It appears to be user friendly and will provide helpful information for class teachers and middle leaders. Underachieving students will be readily identifiable. Aggregating data across groups and whole cohorts is not possible using the Tracker. Such information will be provided in a monthly report and needs to include sufficient information to enable senior and middle leaders to track progress against the 5+A*-C including English and maths target and also the targets for 3 levels of progress in maths and in English.
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LA SECONDARY SCHOOL REVIEW The Tracker had been set up for class teachers to input assessment data regularly, including two APP entries per term (formal assessments under the Assessing Pupils‘ Progress programme). Two senior leaders are carrying out some research into APP as part of their leadership pathways course and they will consider the Tracker entries in this regard. The Quality of Teaching and Learning The quality of teaching and learning has improved steadily. At this review, 56% of lessons were at least good. There were 3 outstanding lessons as against 1 previously.
There was a noticeable increase in the amount of stronger features seen in lessons and correspondingly fewer weaker features, but also a number of the stronger features had been developed to a higher level. There was good concurrence of judgements between LA team members and the members of staff who jointly observed lessons. Where opinion differed, it was at the borderlines between grades. Staff were looking for the right things and there were some instances of particularly good analysis of the strengths and areas for development. In the lessons observed: Stronger features of lessons: In all cases, the clarity of learning objectives and outcomes, with a better match of activity to the objectives and better focussed assessment outcomes. Variety of well-paced tasks with a judicious selection of resources used to good effect; for example, post-its, mind maps, posters, cards etc. Level of challenge with some high starting points. Progression in learning, raising the level of challenge during the course of the lesson. For example, moving from the analysis of factual information to presenting and justifying opinion; moving from reflecting on concrete experience, through securing understanding to application and finally critical reflection. Not just subject knowledge per se, but the application of that subject knowledge to the assessment process. Effective group work where students supported and challenged one another and managed themselves independently without drifting off-task. There was explicit accountability for each member of the group together with a clear purpose that ensured everyone participated fully. Engaging and purposeful starters that had a clear relationship with the learning that followed. Pace that was brisk enough to enable progress but also slow enough for consolidation. Levels of engagement, with students keen to contribute and really focussed on their learning. Peer assessment. Students were seen to model their own perceptive responses on the teacher‘s quality written feedback. The use of the interactive whiteboards to support learning. Behaviour was excellent throughout. Weaker features of lessons:
Students were consistently on task in lessons, but in some cases they were overly passive and did not properly engage with the learning. For example, they went through the motions of an activity but didn‘t demonstrate real understand-
ing. The outcomes were provided by the teacher or their peers rather than being their own work.
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LA SECONDARY SCHOOL REVIEW Lessons dominated by teacher talk. This was very much less apparent during this review than the last but was still a feature in some lessons.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Build on the improvements in teaching and learning with a continued focus on training. There is clearly a great deal of good and outstanding practice that can be shared through peer observation and coaching. Check consistency in the quality assurance process to see if subject leaders get the same quality of experience in their meetings with their line managers. One way to do this would be for senior leaders to carry out some Paired meetings. Review student targets. Ensure that data systems enable senior and middle leaders to track progress against statutory targets; namely 3 levels of progress in maths and in English and 5+A*-C including English and Maths.
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Gifted and Talented News On Monday 21st June 2010 Jack Barwell, Jacob Dunster, Jacob Robinson and Michael King competed at the National final of the UKMT Team Challenge. Earlier in the year, 1450 teams from schools across England, Wales and Scotland competed at the regional level with only 79 going on to compete at the Nationals in London. The event follows a similar pattern to the Regional finals. Students complete a series of challenges either as a group or in pairs with some direct competition with other schools. A poster round is also added at this level - although the poster round is scored and awarded separately it poses problems that allow the students to complete independent studies of concepts that are not covered within curriculum time. Our four students met on a number of occasions before the day and interesting conversations were held directly relating to the problems but also hypotheses of connected topics. After a grueling day of non-calculator problems our team placed 50th. This is only the second year Bishop Perowne have been involved in this event and is a result our students and the college is proud of. Each year the Gifted and Talented programme hold a Maths subject day for students in Year 7 and 8. Students who are invited to participate in this complete an adapted version of the Team Challenge. Students are able to get a taste of the opportunity it provides and also introduces the format to potential team members in the coming years.
HISTORY - GOODRICH CASTLE VISITS Year 7 even greatly enjoyed their experience over Arts Week when they were given the opportunity to visit an historic castle. The weather was in our favour as we participated in a guided tour of the castle and grounds. Year 7 were able to learn all about the rooms of the castle and also the ways in which the castle was designed for defence. Once this guided tour was over Year 7 explored the castle at their own pace and completed a number of investigations. These included how the castle developed in order to protect it from attackers and also how it fell into ruin. In groups the students then created freeze frame dramas to show either the castle being attacked or the daily life within the castle. Finally, the children wrote a report which explained the castle‘s role in the English Civil War. The trips were enjoyed by all and the students were a credit to the College.
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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
Every Child Matters: Stay Safe and Safeguarding ‗Staying
Safe‘ is explained in a number of ways in College: through acts of worship, in lessons across the curriculum and especially in PSCHEE through the content and in drama presentations. It is imperative that every student recognises that it is their responsibility for registering in their tutor base at 8.30am and at 2.50pm(2.30pm on Tuesdays). We would be grateful if you would talk with them about this. Governors give great emphasis to Safeguarding which is a standing item at every Full Board Meeting. A designated Governor checks our single central record on which the enhanced CRB checks of all staff, no matter what their role in College, are registered. He also keeps up-to-date with safeguarding issues. Mr Cox is our designated Child Protection Officer. Teacher Education day on Monday 19th April.
All staff received refresher training on our
If you have any questions regarding Safeguarding, please contact Mr Cox. Our designated Safeguarding Governor is Reverend David Ryan who may be contacted through the College.
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WORSHIP—TUBE STATION RETREAT: SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Sunday 11th – Tuesday 13th July 2010 The Worship Team Year 10 members - Maria Shipley, Jess Skibinski, Beth Jones, Ruby Hill, George Sansome, Joe Robbins, Charles Done and David King – recently went on a 3-day spiritual retreat to the Tube Station, a Christian café/ Church in Polzeath, Cornwall. With us on the journey were Mr Bethel, Helen Stanbra and Reverend Peter Haddleton, who were great to be with for the trip. We aimed to take inspiration from the two Managers of the Tube Station - Kris and Henry – and learn from what they have achieved over the last few years. We stayed in a Youth Hostel near Tintagel, on a cliff overlooking the sea. The scenery in the surrounding area along the coast was incredible and it was a beautiful area to stay in.
Four years ago a church in Polzeath had a congregation of 3 elderly ladies. As Polzeath has a large surfing community the organisation Christian Surfers helped to form the vision to make the church a vibrant new place of worship that would reach out to the community of Polzeath. Kris and Henry talked through their personal journey with us and how they shaped the church into a place that‘s welcoming to all. They first explained the name. The ‗tube‘ is when a wave curls over so it creates a barrel/tube in which you can surf. For surfers, this is often a spiritual experience and is seen as the ultimate goal within the sport. People travel all over the world to find the waves that can give them this chance. They explained that they chose ‗Station‘ as it is somewhere you can sit, rest, and recuperate. It can also be somewhere where you can stop and share your story on a pilgrimage. There is a café that serves smoothies, crepes, tea, coffee, food etc - so it is a great place to stop and relax. The atmosphere inside is welcoming, friendly and chilled out and we would like to bring this environment into our worship room that we are working on in school. Rather than a traditional service on Sundays they have a ‗Sunday Session‘. They play music and sing and then the leader talks to the ‗congregation‘. They have different people playing music each week but they have a specific band that plays worship songs in a modern and ‗up-to-date‘ way. We had a jam session with Kris and he gave us some of the songs they play to work on ourselves and to bring back to our school to play. Some of them are traditional songs such as ‗Amazing Grace‘ but in a different style to normally expected, and some of them are original songs they or their friends have written. They then also told us about another project they are working on, still under the overall name ‗Tube Station‘. They are planning on turning an old church into another place similar to the one they have already worked on, but while still retaining more of the original environment. It is going to be a centre for creativity and will have art workshops and other creative aspects such as media and film. It will also focus on the surfing community in the area.
We also had a team building surf session where Kris and Henry came and helped us try to catch some waves. Even though the waves were small and it wasn‘t the best day to surf we had great fun trying to stand up on the surf boards! The guys were telling us how the feeling of being on a wave is something incredible and for people all over the world it gives some amazing experiences. A lot of surfers find it brings them closer to the earth around them. We had a taste of this feeling on just these small waves, and can imagine the incredible power that larger waves would carry.
On the Tuesday morning before we left, we had a review session where we looked at everything we had experienced and what we could bring back to our school. We had lots of ideas for how we could make our ‗chill room‘ in school more accessible and useable for discussion and quiet reflection. We want to make the room more relaxed but with themes around the room to make us think. We talked about creative pieces that could go around the room and thought we could ask students from art or DT departments to create some pieces so there is a personal touch in everything in the room. Mr Bethel gave us the idea of having a ‗graffiti‘ board that we could all write on and leave personal messages or inspirational quotes from famous people for future members of the worship team. We also thought we could have a loop of pictures or videos playing on a small screen to show some of the things the Worship Team have done. We talked about
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WORSHIP—continued... what elements of the Eucharist or assemblies could be freshened up in school, to make them easier to follow and so overall, students are more involved. We talked about introducing some of the songs we learned to the new Year 7s next year so they then know them throughout their whole time at school. We need to talk further about how worship can be made more accessible in school and this will be an ongoing process.
Hearing from Kris and Henry and experiencing the Tube Station for ourselves helped us a great deal with our own vision for worship within our school. We really enjoyed their company and they were two truly nice guys with aspirations that we can learn from. We went to the Tube Station with the intention of gaining inspiration for our own Worship Room at school, and it has certainly helped us get a clearer idea for the future. We hope to revisit them next year to see how their own space has further developed and to give them news of ours! We were very lucky to stay in such an amazing place and have Mr Bethel to thank for finding it. It also couldn‘t have happened without Helen and Peter and they have given us some unforgettable memories. So THANKYOU all!
WORSHIP Clergy Chaplaincy links with Bishop Perowne Each member of the Clergy Chaplaincy Team has begun linking with a specific Community over the current School year and we hope to develop those links further over the coming one. This year has also seen real strides made in developing a student worship team that has taken a lot of responsibility for leading College worship and it has been a real privilege to work with them, Mr Bethel and others on all that. We have recently begun actively drawing in interested students from other year groups into that work and again next year should see that process start to really blossom. Also, people may be aware that this year St Barnabas Church is 125 years old. So, we have been having a series of special services and events to mark that – notably a very successful Patronal Weekend in June (In the church calendar, the life and example of our Patron Saint, St Barnabas, is celebrated each June 11 th). Members of the College community have also been helping us to prepare for the next big weekend of Church events in September. We are having a Fete in the Church grounds on Saturday 11th September (between 2pm and 4pm) and a free exhibition of memorabilia and information about the history of the Church and the locality over that weekend (11 th and 12th)and the following Sunday (19th). Everyone is welcome. We have dubbed September 19th ―Back to School Sunday‖! And we hope current students, together with older family members who remember their schooldays, either at one of our local primaries or local secondaries, will come along to that Celebration Service. If anyone has any photos, mementos information or stories about their school days – at Rainbow Hill / St Barnabas, Gorse Hill or Elbury Mount; at Bishop Perowne or Samuel Southall‘s or finally Elgar / Tudor Grange that could be added to our exhibition for September, that would be most welcome. People could contact me about that on Worcester 23785 or email me on peter.haddleton@talktalk.net. In conclusion, our best wishes for the future to all students moving on from Bishop‘s next year. Through the RE Department as usual we will be working closely with the new Year 7 students around the theme of Eucharist next term and hope they enjoy their first year within the Bishop‘s ―family‖. And finally, we wish all those returning next year a very enjoyable holiday and a rewarding and successful year in College, starting in September. Peter Haddleton on behalf of my three colleagues in the Chaplaincy Team (Rev‘d Stephen Agnew, Rev‘d Dominic Melville and Rev‘d David Ryan).
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REPORT BY VENERABLE ROGER MORRIS WHO VISITED OUR COLLEGE ON 20TH JULY I‘ve always believed that it is important for people to be free to be themselves. I also know that sometimes it‘s hard to be yourself. Being different carries the risk of being rejected. Schools in particular can be very hostile places for those people who choose not to conform to a type. However, this is not the case at Bishop Perowne. During my visit to the school, I discovered a community that not only tolerates difference but warmly embraces it. There was a student reading a book by Richard Dawkins (who wanted to discuss the Philosophy of Science) and another who was a member of an all male dance group. There were countless musicians (of all kinds), many talented actors and a huge crop of exceptional sportsmen and women. There was an astonishing variety of fashions, musical tastes and outlooks on life. And yet there was an overriding sense of community that bound these very different people together. Nowhere was this unity more apparent than among the new student leadership team. As with last year‘s team, this is a group of distinct and different individuals who are each committed to working together for the good of the school. This year‘s team are also seeking to collaborate with students from years 7 to 10 which further demonstrates their commitment to working in partnership with others. The school‘s own structure of vertical tutoring has undoubtedly fostered the good relationships between students in different year groups that are so evident as one wanders around the school. My visit has helped me to see that ‗growing together to be the best we can be‘ is not a cliché but an accurate description of what the school community is actually doing. A Scottish man I know once told me that God‘s favourite colour is tartan. Despite his patriotic bias, he was making a good point for God delights in the way that our individual, vibrant and colourful personalities are woven together to make something beautiful. It is that same beautiful unity and vibrant diversity that I have witnessed at Bishop Perowne.
Venerable Roger Morris Archdeacon of Worcester
BUILDING WORK DURING THE SUMMER There are two major construction projects taking place during the holiday period.
Performing Arts Building A new building is being constructed in the central quadrangle for the performing arts. It consists of a large dance room with changing rooms and an adjoining meeting, lecture and conference room. The construction is the same as the blue dining room, but on a very much bigger scale. It will have a sprung dance floor, mirror wall and ballet barre. This new building will be ready for use at the start of the new term.
Artificial Turf Pitch At last the major work coming from our relationship with The King‘s School has started. The site is on the lower part of the playing fields on the College side of the footpath. When complete there will be a full size hockey pitch with a full size football pitch on the same area. Additionally there will be two six-a-side pitches running across these full size pitches. The whole area will be fenced and floodlit. The facility will be used by Bishop Perowne in the morning and King‘s in the afternoon of each teaching day. Outside these hours it will be available for use by the public and bookings for this can be taken by the Administration Staff at Bishop Perowne. The pitch should be completed before the end of the Autumn Term.
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REWARDS We have been reviewing our rewards system over the past term. Through various trial systems and student consultation we have arrived at a new programme for September 2010. This will allow students to collect credits on their planner throughout the year. When 25 credits have been achieved the student will log them with their tutor. 25 credits is equal to a £1 in value. During the summer term the total value accrued by each student will be calculated and the students will be able to use their rewards towards the cost of end of term trips or high street vouchers. A monitoring group of students and staff has been set up that will gauge the numbers of credits being presented to students ensuring that no year group or teaching group is being disadvantaged throughout the programme. We are confident that this is a system that students will value and enables us to reward all students who so consistently work hard and achieve well. Mrs J Price
UNIFORM Each year the Governors review and endorse our Uniform Policy. We are grateful to the overwhelming majority of parents who support us in diligently upholding the standards we aim to set. Some parents have commented to us on the variation in girls‘ skirts and how this is eroding standards of dress; we share their view. As a result, from September 2010 girls will be required to wear a skirt or pair of trousers from the agreed list, which is attached. The items have been selected by our staff Senior Leadership team in conjunction with our Student Leadership team. Please note that no other styles will be accepted. We have tried to ensure that items can be purchased from the Worcester Outlets of the named providers or the website of each. In addition, there is a range of prices. Please contact the College if you have any difficulty accessing items from the list. Smart uniform sets the tone for the day. We ask for your full support.
BAGS AND JEWELLERY From September 2010, tutors will be carrying out rigorous uniform checks on a daily basis. Students wearing inappropriate uniform (please see information included in this newsletter), make up, or jewellery will be sent to a Community Leader. Students will be required to improve their uniform, remove make up and relinquish excess jewellery to the Community Leader before they are able to return to lessons. We would also appreciate it if parents/carers could ensure their students bring an appropriate bag to College. This bag should be large enough to carry any text books, exercise books and equipment that a student may need for a successful day at college. The bags should not be of a ‗handbag‘ style.
ATTENDANCE Governors uphold the local and national view that holidays during term time should not be approved, apart from in exceptional circumstances. I enclose agreed dates for the academic year 2010 – 2011 and 2011 – 2012 for your information. Research proves that if attendance falls below 94%, students may under achieve by one grade at GCSE. If you feel there are exceptional circumstances please fill in the Request for Absence form obtainable from Reception. I review every request on an individual basis. I join with Governors to thank parents in helping us to achieve our target of 94% attendance which places us in the highest category, ―good attendance‖.
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UNIFORM—continued…. TROUSERS
SKIRTS
School Togs Belt Loop Trousers - (£11.95 - £14.95)
Senior Straight Skirt - (£11.50 - £17.50) Senior Pleated Skirt - (£13.50 - £15.50)
Marks and Spencers Girls Bootleg Trousers with zip pocket no. T761214 (£9.00 - £15.00) Girls Bootleg Trousers with adjustable waist No. T761205 - (£3.50 - £9.50)
Traditional Pleated Skirt no. T760112R - (£8.00 - £14.00) Tab detail Pleated Skirt with adjustable waist T760105 - (£3.50 - £9.50)
BHS Senior Girls Trouser no. 896344 (£10.00) Senior Girls Trouser with tab detail belt loops no. 896345 – (£13.00)
Senior Girls Skirt no. 897134 - (£8.00) Senior Girls Basque detail with pleats no. 895013 - (from £10.00)
Debenhams Pack of two Kilt Skirts - (£7.00 - £17.00)
GIRLS BLAZER SHIRT/ BLOUSE TIE JUMPER
SKIRT/ TROUSER
SOCKS SHOES
OPTIONAL SUMMER UNIFORM
BOYS
Black with College badge Light blue for Years 7-10, and white for Year 11 Tie in Community colour Black ―V‖ necked jumper or ―V‖ necked Black ―V‖ necked jumper (hoods, zips, jerbuttoned cardigan (hoods, zips, jersey fabsey fabrics and sweat shirts are not permitrics and sweat shirts are not permitted). ted). Plain black skirt around knee length, or Plain black trousers (not denim) plain black trousers. Both in the styles listed (splits, and lycra/stretch fabrics are unsuitable and not approved). Plain black or white ankle or knee length socks. Black tights. For health and safety reasons black, low heeled shoes. (suede shoes, platform soles, trainers, boots and ankle boots are not acceptable).
Plain black socks
From Easter until the end of the summer term, as an alternative to the normal College uniform, a light blue short-sleeved, open necked blouse with College badge as purchased from the official supplier may be worn without a blazer.
From Easter until the end of the summer term, as an alternative to the normal College uniform, a light blue short-sleeved shirt with College badge as purchased from the official supplier may be worn without a blazer or tie.
For health and safety reasons black sensible shoes. (suede shoes, platform soles, trainers, boots and ankle boots are not acceptable).
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UNIFORM—continued…. P.E. KIT
Navy shorts
Black shorts
Royal blue football socks
Black rugby shirt with reversible white hoop
Royal blue skirt
Black football socks with 3 narrow white hoops
White ankle socks
Football/rugby boots
Football/rugby boots (shin pads)
Shin pad. Gum shield (optional)
Navy blue sweatshirt or dark tracksuit (optional)
Navy blue sweatshirt or dark tracksuit (optional)
Navy blue hooded top (optional)
Navy blue hooded top (optional)
Blue polo shirt with College logo
Black shorts (second pair)
Clean, non-marking trainers
White ankle socks
Swimming (Years 7 and 8): costume and towel
White polo shirt with College logo
Clean underwear and a towel should always be brought and used as necessary.
Clean, non-marking trainers Swimming (Years 7 and 8): costume and towel Clean underwear and a towel should always be brought and used as necessary.
HAIR
Hair should be worn in a style that does not pose a health or safety hazard. Head scarves worn for religious or cultural reasons should be plain and logo free.
OUTDOOR CLOTHING
A plain outdoor coat or anorak (denim is not acceptable).
JEWELLERY
Scarves and hats worn to and from College should be logo free. A scarf in the College colours is available from ‗Schooltogs‘. A watch, a signet ring, a discreet chain with cross or other personal faith symbol, and one plain stud in the lobe of each ear is allowed. Students considering having their ears pierced should do so at the start of the summer holidays so that ears have time to heal and sleepers can be removed. Body jewellery (with the exception of one pair of ear studs) is not acceptable for health and safety reasons. Students will be required to remove all such jewellery and where necessary to cover the pierced holes.
MAKE UP
VALUABLES
With the exception of year 11, facial makeup and nail varnish are not allowed. In Year 11 only facial makeup may be worn. We do not recommend students to bring valuables into College and cannot take responsibility for replacing any such items that are lost, damaged, or stolen.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENTS Maths Department: All students regardless of their set, will require pen, pencils, ruler, rubber, protractor, pair of compasses, and a scientific, electronic calculator. D & T Department: A suitable apron/shirt/overall A satchel, briefcase, or suitable bag for books etc. Small English language and French/German dictionary as required. Ink pen Pencil and pencil crayons 30 cm ruler All articles to be clearly marked We would like to emphasise the obvious importance of labelling your child‘s property in a way that is permanent e.g engraving his/her name on the calculator and protractor with a metal object.
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YEAR 10: WORKSHOP During Work Experience week five of our students worked with Paul Shepherd, Teacher of Design and Technology to produce a sculpture which they have donated to our College. They described their week as follows: ‗Flying the Nest‘ When design work began, we were all full of ideas. We had to devise some method of sharing an equal amount of ideas to really express the sense of togetherness, and making it feel as if we would each be part of the finished sculpture. While mulling over our thoughts in the workshop we just so happened to find a paper cut out of a soaring bird. ‗That‘s it!‖ we all said, and our ideas began to spill onto a page. The concept of a majestic piece resembling the lifetime of students as they chose their individual paths through the school, finally leaving and ‗flying the nest‘ so to speak, the idea of birds leaving their next for a life of their own seemed to show beautiful imagery of life at Bishop Perowne. We thoroughly enjoyed our work experience week at a metal workshop and feel it was beneficial for not only improving skills, but also giving us a warm feeling of self contentment to see our creation take shape in the grounds of Bishop Perowne. We cannot thank Paul Shepherd enough for taking us under his wing and allowing us to have a small glimpse of what his day to day life as a metal smith is like. Our thanks go to him. Luke Collins, Ruby Hill, Tom Revell, Luke Passey, Karl Rammell. The sculpture has been placed at the front of our College and encapsulates the spirit of Bishop Perowne. Our students are encouraged to grow into confident individuals capable of making a difference in the world. During a recent visit the Archdeacon, the Venerable Roger Morris commented that while the sculpture represents freedom and confidence, the birds are flying in formations which echo the harmony and cohesive environment of Bishop Perowne.
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COMMUNITY NEWS — LLANRUG TRIP—JUNE 2010 On the Saturday morning we all arrived in the car park, got on the coach and waved goodbye excitably to our parents. We were on our way to Llanrug, North Wales. The journey seemed to take ages.
Eventually, we arrived at the centre, which is on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. Then we had to take our bags up to our rooms and start unpacking and making our beds. I was sharing a room with 5 other boys: Will Sowden, Jack Saunders, Joe Terry, Morgan Hudson and Harry Miller. Later one of the instructors talked to us about rules of the centre, and gave information about when and where dinner was and where all the kit would be for the many activities.
The first morning we met with Angie, our instructor for the week. She talked to us about the activities that we would be doing then we had to get all our kit ready for the first activity which was rock climbing. This included, harnesses, helmets, climbing and walking boots and ropes. The place that we were going to climb was about 10 minutes away from the centre.
When we got there we had a short walk up to the rock face where we could climb. At this place there were 3 different routes we could take to climb up, but first we had to warm up. For this we did something called traversing which is where you climb on a wall but along it horizontally, not up. After the warm up, the people climbing were clipped onto the rope while the other people in the group made sure that the rope was held tight. After we had finished our first activity of the week we went to get a well deserved ice cream as it was extremely hot!
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COMMUNITY NEWS — LLANRUG TRIP—JUNE 2010 continued... For the evening activity we went orienteering. We had to go around the park using a map and find the markings on objects such as benches or boulders and write the two letters down. One evening we also roasted marshmallows on the beach, which was fun and tasty!
The next day we went Sea Level Traversing. We had to get all of our wetsuits and buoyancy aids. Again this was horizontal rock climbing, and involved getting very wet! One particular fun part involved pulling ourselves on a rope between two rocks with the sea below us. As I was going over the instructor let the rope go slack and I went splash into the water, but it was all in good fun!
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COMMUNITY NEWS — LLANRUG TRIP—JUNE 2010 continued... For our third activity we put on buoyancy aids once more but this time we were on the water rather than in it! We went kayaking, which was great fun, with amazing scenery. As well as paddling on the lake and sea, we played a game of polo, which was fun, and one or two people capsized.
Our fourth and final activity was mining, down in the caves. We had to have lamps on our helmets as it was pitch black. We were grateful for the torches as we had to canoe across a small lake, which would have been impossible in complete darkness. We were very lucky as this is the only day it rained during the week, but it didn‘t make any difference to our underground activity.
We were all extremely tired by the end of a fantastic week filled with new adventures and activities. I enjoyed every moment but I think the highlight of the week was Sea Level Traversing because everyone jumped in and I got dropped in.
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COMMUNITY NEWS — LLANRUG TRIP—JUNE 2010 continued... Did we enjoy it? Do we want to go again? To answer these questions just look at our faces!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you to Mr Westrip and all the teachers who took us, you were all fantastic too! It was an amazing week! Simon Williams T001
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COMMUNITY NEWS—PERRINS - ECO SCHOOLS UPDATE Eleven Year 7 students undertook ‗Bikeability‘ training on 14-15th June. All students were successful and attained Level 2. The course took place over two days. It was designed to teach students all the skills they will need to make a short journey across town such as a typical ride to school. The training was funded by Cycle England in order to promote sustainable transport, improve the fitness of young people and to give young people a greater degree of independence. The successful students were: Thomas Allies Kieran Burns Michael Hills Ieuan Howells Elliot Kainey Connor King Michael Schenk Elliot Sugars James Turner Alexander Williamson Thomas Wright
COMMUNITY NEWS—Perrins Award Day Speech Three years ago the teaching staff put forward an idea of vertical tutoring many people including me opposed the idea of vertical tutoring but I think we have to put our hands up and appreciate that the leap of faith and desire to improve the school has paid off. To me life is like a book and as we draw nearer to the end of the third year as a vertically tortured community, so do we reach the end of our third chapter in our new history as the Perrins community, and what a chapter it has been. Eco Schools is a new challenge that Perrins Parliament has taken on. This is all about making the College clean, being more energy efficient and providing homes and habitats for the wildlife in and around the school. Previously, this year we managed to get the bronze eco award and are now heading for the silver. Our ultimate aim would be to reach the Green Flag. The Bake Off this year enabled Perrins and the whole school to raise a large sum of money for our partner school in Tanzania. The amount of people in Perrins who took it upon themselves to buy or make a cake was great, so thanks to anyone who did that. As Sports Day was yesterday, I‘d just like to thank everyone who took part and competed, the response was good and I‘m sure everyone excelled in their own performances. For the non competitors your support and encouragement was great and I‘m sure seeing the performances of students from Perrins this year will motivate you to give it a go next year. It was unfortunate to see that our overall position in Sports Day was fourth but I‘m certain we will be able to improve on that next year.
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Community News—Perrins continued... We have many things to be proud of as students, and so many people to thank. Firstly give thanks to everyone in your class from students to teacher for setting the example and giving you the push to be the best you can be, give thanks to everyone in your form, from the friends you can rely on to the tutors who put their everything into helping to shape your future, give thanks to the people at home, whether your parents, siblings or guardians who will always have your best wishes at heart. Give thanks to your Community Leader for carrying and representing our Community with such pride and being someone we can be proud of, but most importantly give thanks to yourself for making it through another year. We have so much to be thankful for within the Perrins family. For some I‘m sure you haven‘t achieved all the aspirations you set out at the start of the year, Next year, for me and the other Year 10 it‘s make or break time as we enter the last chapter of our Bishop Perowne history for others next year could be the difference between fulfilment and regrets. I believe we can build on the success of this year and have an even better year in 2010-2011. Someone once said that either you can let your destiny be written for you or you can write it yourself, well I say its time we grab our pens and write our next chapter.
Community News—Perrins continued... Science On the 14th June, 17 students from 4 local Primary Schools attended a Science Taster Day. They took part in a forensic investigation which required them to analyse several items left at a crime scene. These included fingerprints, chemicals, footprints and a ransom note, which they had to use to solve the case. All students thoroughly enjoyed the day and left with a certificate and their fingerprint cards as a memento.
Community News— Duckworth I believe that Duckworth is the best community at Bishop Perowne. Our community spirit is amazing and everyone is always willing to take part. It is incredible to see how much effort is put in by staff and students. Everyone is very outgoing. Duckworth has raised hundreds of pounds for charity by taking part in activities such as penny collecting for children in need, Bishop‘s got Talent, Penalty Shoot –out competitions, Community Bake-Off‘s and many more. This year, we have elected two new Community Captains, myself Charles Done and Emily Shuttleworth. We are already busy planning activities for next term along with all the form representatives. Next term, we are looking to concentrate on one very special charity in particular, ‗Amnesty International‘. We all really appreciate the efforts that are put into making these activities a great success.
Charles Done Community Captain
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TILLEY COMMUNITY—SYNOPSIS OF THE YEAR This academic year has seen the further development of community spirit amongst members of Tilley Community. We have continued to raise money for charity this year. In the Autumn term we held an inter community obstacle race in the Sports Hall for Sports Relief. We also raised money for Children in Need and held a ‗Hats for Haiti‘ day to raise money for the victims of the earthquake. Tilley Community have also begun raising money for our chosen charity focus next year which is Macmillan. We allowed students to donate money to watch one of the England World Cup matches in the Theatre. We will continue to carry out Community events next year to raise as much money as we can for this wonderful charity.
Tilley Parliament has also launched our campaign to get Healthy Schools status for the school. This term, 14 members of Tilley Parliament have formed a Healthy Schools task group. We have been working in collaboration with Miss Allport, Canteen staff and PE staff to contribute towards the completion of the audit for the Healthy Schools Award. We look forward to completing this work next year.
Our Year 7 students have settled extremely well this year as a result of the vertical tutoring in place and the use of our budding system in Year 7. We hope all Year 7 students will become ‗buddies‘ next year to welcome our new students in September.
All students within Tilley have had one to one mentoring sessions this year with their tutors. This is a valuable experience to ensure all students are setting clear targets for their achievement. This will assist with raising attainment and any issues that may occur. We would like to thank all Tilley tutors for their time and commitment to mentoring this year.
Finally, we would like to congratulate all students today who have won an award. This is recognition of the positive attitude and dedication these students have shown towards their studies. If you have not won an award today, set a target for yourself to aim to achieve one this time next year. We look forward to congratulating you on your successes next year.
FEARNLEY COMMUNITY NEWS The academic year is coming to an end and we have managed to win our first community activity this year. There was an improvement in our standings for Sports Day, with all competitors doing their best. Fearnley have worked hard to raise money for charity this year and have now adopted UNICEF as our personal charity. Tutor groups are raising money for items picked from the website menu ranging from porridge to a water pump. Before adopting UNICEF as our charity we have donated to Children in Need and the fund set up for Hati. Many of you will be aware that Ms Stevens will be taking over the running of the community from September. I would like to thank all of the tutors, students and parents for their support over the years whilst I have been at Bishop Perowne. I would also like to thank and send our best wishes to Mrs Edwards who has been a wonderful tutor to her group.
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VENUE
Do you need: A venue for a conference? A meeting place for you club? A performance/theatre space with a sprung floor and professional quality sound/lighting? Sports facilities? ICT facilities? A dining facility? Bishop Perowne may prove to be the ideal venue Please telephone Mike Betteridge—Bursar on 01905 746806 to discuss your requirements.
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ARTS WEEK 2010 What a fantastic time we had, staff and students very much enjoyed the opportunity to learn in different ways and experience a whole range of new experiences.
Arts week has several purposes but most importantly the opportunity to use the Arts across the curriculum and take part in trips and opportunities that wouldn‘t be possible in the normal college week.
Arts College subsidised a curriculum trip for each year group by £1000 and a record number of students took part in these trips.
Year 7 Year 7 Climbed the Malvern Hills, what an achievement! All of those taking part (all but five students) completed a difficult seven mile walk. This trip has been reported to have been ―the worst (the hills were very steep) and best (huge sense of achievement) experience ever‖ .
Year 7 also visited Goodrich Castle, used their artistic and culinary skills to bake and decorate cakes, developed skills in electronics, made mobile phone cases from recycled materials and explored the solar system through Art.
Year 8 Worked with the Maths department to explore the Golden Ratio using drama and art. A large part of the year 8 week focused on different aspects of World War II, incorporating visits to the Cabinet War rooms and Imperial War Museum and working with the English department and visiting Authors.
Year 9 Year 9 worked with Geography, MFL and ICT, developing their media and presentation skills as their chosen country bid to host the 2012 Olympics. Slogans, logos and mascots were all presented in an impressive final presentation to our own rather harsh ―Dragons Den‖ . For the remainder of the week year 9 worked with the RE and Arts departments. A busy visit to London included a fascinating talk in the National or Portrait gallery which linked RE and Performing Arts to visual Art and made us look very closely at just a few pictures, really picking out what the pictures were telling us. We then walked to Covent Garden, explored the shops , purchased many brightly coloured ―I Love London ― T shirts, encountered celebrities (including the larger than life Louie Spence) and enjoyed the street performers. The day concluded with the performance of ‗Sister Act‘, our seats were upgraded to the Stalls which gave us a great view of the stage and we all enjoyed a stunning performance enhanced by some amazing very sparkly costumes and scenery.
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Dance News Wireboyz Worcester have completed yet another successful year and was be the grand finale for the colleges ‗Arts Week‘ with a performance at the prestigious Voices and Visions at the Malvern Theatre on Friday, 9th July. The all boys group based at Bishop Perowne Church of England College and Bishop Perowne students have been working all year with the professional artist Dave McKenna from rubeing frank youth theatre.
The boys performed their piece ‗Man Falling‘ which has already achieved acclaim from the student‘s parents and teaching staff and has been part of the ‗Youth Moves‘ Dance Platform held at No8 Pershore earlier in the year. The ten boys have trained every Monday and will look forward to the new academic year with professional dancer Shaun Cope.
The boys will be accompaniedby five Year 11 GCSE Dance students who will also perform their own choreography called ‗Splintered Ice‘, based on Motionhouse Dance Theatre‘s work ‗Scattered‘. The Yr 11 who have recently left Bishop Perowne worked with the professional dance company earlier in the year. The College are very proud of all the dancers and to be part of this county wide dance platform.
On Wednesday 21st July the Dance department staged a KS3 evening of Dance called ―Summer Dance‖ Watch this space in the Autumn newsletter for photographs of the show. In September we will welcome Miss Davis to the Department. We hope she will enjoy her time here an wish her luck in her new job. Everyone in the Dance Department wishes you a fabulous summer holiday – See you in September!
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ART—NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION Two Bishop Perowne Church of England College students Alice Collins in Year 7 and Hallam Wood in Year 8, were successful in having their work selected for the eighth National Students‘ Art Exhibition, affiliated to the Royal Society of British Artists. This was organised through the Dover Federation for the Arts for Specialist schools, colleges and academies and the exhibition was held from 12th to 17th July at the Mall Galleries in London. Both students produced some really creative work inspired by their use of mixed media and experimentation in their representation of everyday objects. Hallam was also interviewed and this may be included in the DVD that the Federation produces each year.
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ART— continued... We are really pleased for four of our Year 10 students who have had their photographs chosen to be exhibited in County Hall over the next academic year. The images were originally exhibited in the recent Voices and Visions exhibition in the cathedral .
‗Dandelion‘ by Annabel Parker.
Dewdrop‘ by Naomi Walker
‗Light at the end of the Tunnel‘ by Alex Ferry.
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LRC NEWS ―We are Writers”
Students volunteered pieces of writing to be entered into our very own Bishop Perowne College Book. There are pieces from the youngest students in year 7, through to year 11, and even a few pages are written by the staff! The book includes a marvellous feast of short poems, to longer stories of all sorts. There are also plays, and screen shots, and even a few recipes. Some students have written factual essays based on course work. Furthermore, letters from a former student who is now travelling the world give an inspiration to all current students. Not all pieces are in English, as students studying French also submitted pieces of writing. This delightful book is the result of several months preparation, and we are all so pleased to see the final result and all our work and names in print. Author, John Townsend, is a regular visitor to our College, so we were thrilled that he agreed to write the forward. This book has been a piece of work that has involved all the College community, and every subject, the front cover was designed by a year 10 student, Jordan Elson, who is studying GCSE Art. The book, published by Scholastic, was available for students and staff to buy, and of course we have a copy in the library. Linda Bromyard, Librarian, who organised this, said that the book, which was affectionately known as ―The Bishop Perowne Book‖ was an enjoyable project to do, the students are all so talented and it is so wonderful for them all to see their name in print. Linda Bromyard, Librarian at Bishop Perowne Church of England College Quotation from Author, John Townsend who wrote the forward I am delighted to learn this book is finally published for all to enjoy and congratulations to everyone involved. This is an exciting and special opportunity for the writers of Bishop Perowne and I‘m sure readers far and wide will delight in these pages – as well as the writers‘ own grandchildren one day! Quotations from staff Creative writing is always a special thing but to have it published somehow makes it more special, I hope that everyone represented in this book continues to be a successful writer. Mr Andy Cox Deputy Head Teacher ‗We Are Writers‘ is a wonderful opportunity for the young and not so young people of Bishop Perowne College to have a published outlet for their creative writing talents. The book includes a wide range of writing forms, of writing styles and of life experiences. Contributed to by both students and staff, it has brought together the thoughts and feelings of two generations. The book itself is a professionally published volume and will make any writer whose work appears there feel proud to have been included. So many people are ‗closet‘ writers and this gives them a forum for their work which many readers will enjoy. When Mrs Bromyard asked me to contribute to ‗We Are Writers‘ I jumped at the opportunity to have some my creative thoughts and ideas read by others. I write a great deal which remains firmly in a drawer or cupboard never to be seen by any other eyes than mine. The range of work, the themes, the characters, the styles and the ideas, that appear in this book are at times surprising, sometimes stunning and always readable. I would encourage all who are even remotely interested in creative writing and in reading the work of young people today to get a copy of ‗We Are Writers‘. I am extremely proud to have my work included alongside that of the students and look forward to reading the book over and over again.
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LRC NEWS John Plant, Subject Leader for Drama – Bishop Perowne College. ―What a fantastic way for young adults to see their name in print! The book inspired a number of pupils to write and celebrate their writing. A huge sense of achievement was felt by everyone that contributed.‖ Mrs Dominique Edwards, English Teacher This book has been one of many inspiring activities introduced by the College's librarian. It was lovely to be able to include some work from my GCSE French class. The students were very proud to be invited to contribute. J Curtis, Subject Leader for Modern Foreign Languages
I bought this book because it will be a really nice way to remember Bishop Perowne College as I have had a wonderful time here. It will be a super way to remember the students that I have taught and to see their achievements in areas other than my own subject. Rocio Romero Palomino, Student Teacher for Modern Foreign Languages This book is an inspiration for our future creative writers to participate in a document that they will treasure, and be passed onto their children and grandchildren. S Hewson, Subject Leader for Art The recently published Bishop Perowne Book offers an exciting forum for a wider audience to enjoy the creativity and imagination of our students, giving readers an insight to the enthusiasm and craft they have as young writers of poetry, plays and prose. For the students, seeing their ideas published is not only exciting for them, but also represents a permanent testament to their hard work; hopefully it will help to fuel their passion for future writing. Richard Hawking acting subject leader for English Nat Fuller 13 I am proud my writing is in the book and included with other brilliant pieces of writing Rhys Panting 13 I have put two stories in the book, it was fun writing them and I like seeing them in print. Beth Cheyne 14 It was a useful experience and made me feel that my work is appreciated. I am proud that I can share my writing with other people in my College. I hope this will be the first of many pieces of writing that I get published as I would like to be an author. Will Kemp 12 I am pleased that my work was selected for the Bishop Perowne Book, and I am amazed that other people will be reading my story, which was about people in Haiti. Simon Williams 14 I am really pleased with this book; I have bought three copies, one to give to my Gran, one for my sister and one to keep for myself. Jake Holmes 12 I wanted to buy this book even though I didn‘t put anything in it myself. I know lots of the people that have written in it and it shows that kids can be good writers too.
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LRC NEWS—Quotations from Students Michael Hill 12 I like this book because it is published, usually it is only authors who get published, and it makes me fell as if I am famous. Daisy Glynn Jackson 12 I really enjoyed writing this and I am the first person in my family to get my writing published. Ellie Church 12 I think this book is really good. It is a great chance for other people to read what I have written. I love writing stories and letting my imagination take over. Abigail Rudge 12 It is a really good opportunity for us to get our work published and its nice to know that other people will read my work. Georgina Robinson 12 The book is a great way for imaginative students to show everyone what they can do. I am going to keep my book forever. Amy Causier 16 I am pleased that I have been able to contribute to this book during my last year at Bishop Perowne. I have been a librarian since I was in year 7, and love books so it is amazing that I am now one of the contributors for this fantastic book. It is a pity that I will have left before the next one is written, and I am sure there will be one, as after all, every good book should have a sequel.
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LRC NEWS—continued... Quotation from Parents Elaine Tyler parent of Chloe Tyler 15 I have bought two copies of this book, one to keep and the other as a gift for a relative who is a published author. Not only have I got a lasting reminder of my daughter at Bishop Perowne, but also many of her friends. I am amazed at how many fantastic stories and poems are in this book. I am sure Chloe will treasure it and will one day show it to her own children. Mrs S Watkins, parent of Georgia Watkins 12 This is a fantastic book, something we can keep and show all our family and friends. It was a great from the librarian, Mrs Bromyard, who has worked really hard to get this book published and printed for the students. Claire Lewis, parent of Rhys Panting 13 We have loved seeing Rhys's work in the Bishop Perowne book and are very proud of him. The book is something that Rhys will be able to keep as a lasting reminder of his time at Bishop Perowne College and we are looking forward to showing it to the rest of the family. A big thank you to Mrs Bromyard, the school librarian, who has worked so hard to get the children‘s work into the book.
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS— Sports Day has taken place and whether you finished in eighth or first you should always be proud of doing your best. While it is nice to win, we should never lose sight of what is really important and that is ‗the taking part’ simply because of the enjoyment we all get from being active and feeling alive! However, let‘s not forget to celebrate all success, whether it is your first time as a Year 7 at the Nunnery Wood track or your last time as a Year 10. Indeed excellence should and must be rewarded from often years of dedication to their chosen sport as an individual or as part of a larger team. An example of this would be Lewis Roberts who finished as Runner-up at the County 1500m and will now go on to represent Worcestershire at the Midland area championships. Learning through Sport Day at UCW On Monday 28th thirty of our Year 7 boys were taken to the university for a day of sport. In all, there were nearly 250 students from around the district who had taken the opportunity of experiencing a variety of sports led by the staff and students of the university. These ranged from Gymnastics and Boxing to Wheelchair Basketball and BMXing. After lunch we all walked down to the County Cricket ground where we watched Worcestershire play Leicestershire. During the interval we were allowed onto the ground itself to play kwik cricket. Then, when the players came back onto the field we made a tunnel to support them as they came out before taking our seats again to watch the game. In addition to all of this there was an opportunity for students to do some rock climbing on an artificial wall, or be tested by the university's motion analysis unit or try out some of the tennis activities that were provide by the LTA. All in all it was a fantastic day with fantastic weather which I am confident that all benefited from and enjoyed. Year 9 District Cricket Champions. Once again this age group has excelled and beaten all of the other Worcester schools to earn the right to play Prince Henry's from Evesham in the County semi-final with the winner going on to play at Flag Meadow. Congratulations to the squad led by their captain Dan Colburn, who has a great deal to do especially when setting the field. Amaan Ibrar (Year 8) Lewis Austin Joe Birbeck Ryan Bunton Charlie Burton Paul Chapman (Year 8) John Hewlitt Tom Hutt Ashley King Nick Macpherson Ryan Molly Ollie Roberts William Sowden
Mr Brand goes further than the England Football team! It is a well known fact that all dedicated highly tuned athletes reach their peak at a certain time of year or indeed their life. For me the England team may have peaked too early in the qualifying rounds or may never have reached their peak at all. Recently, I was selected to go to the British 'Open' Golf Croquet championships at Brighton. Unfortunately, I was reminded of David Beckham's infamous 'Big Toe' injury of the past as I myself have suffered a 'Big Finger' injury called 'Mallet Finger' which has resulted in me wearing a protective splint for the last month. However, I was determined to play to the 'best of my ability' despite the effect that the splint would have on my grip. The doubles event on the first hot day saw my partner and I get through to win the losers Plate final which was satisfying all things considered. The singles event had 7 players in each block from which the top 2 would qualify for the quarter finals. I was seeded number 5 overall and second in my block behind the number 1 seed and six times winner before. So, I knew it was going to be tough especially in the heat starting at 9.30am and finishing at 8pm was exhausting even for the fittest. My first four matches
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS were all won 2-0, but then came the harder opponents, the next one of which I won 2-1 which meant that I was bound to qualify as runner-up at least. So, now the big match against the Number 1 seed which, to my surprise, I won the first game. The second game saw him fight back to win making the third game the decider. The crowd had now gathered sensing an upset especially as I had gone into an early lead which on reflection was probably when I had peaked, because he eventually won the match. This resulted in my quarter final draw being tougher against another block winner which I lost a disappointing 2-0. Having said that overall I had won 13 matches and only lost 2, which is not bad for an old man with a bad finger!
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS Tri Golf Festival On the 23rd June we held our Year 4 Tri Golf Festival at Raven Meadow Golf Club. Children from St Barnabas, St Georges, Northwick and Claines all took part along with twelve young leaders from college. The weather was really hot just right to be out on the golf course. Paddy Mullen had previously been into the primary schools teaching them how to putt and drive and put their skills to the test with 8 different tasks based around the par 3 course. It was a great experience and the children did really well. As an added bonus some of the leaders used the driving range afterwards. Year 8 Leaders Lilia Armer-Kirk Charlie Burton Paul Chapman Dan Colburn Emily Dinsdale Beth Fuller Rob Hurley Charlotte Jones Jon Lee Charley Prince Jamie Smith Faheem Uddin
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS—SUMMER TERM Droitwich and Worcester School Sport Partnership Gifted and Talented Day in Physical Education at the Alexander Stadium On 11th June I took 42 children to the Alexandar Stadium in Birmingham. They were from St Georges, St Barnabas, Claines and Northwick Manor along with 10 Year 7 students from Bishop Perowne College. We were met by Keith Holt, who is the manager of the England Cross Country team, who took the children through their paces. They had experience of throwing, jumping and running on the outdoor track and then we went to the Indoor Performance Centre. This had an indoor track high jump and long jump facilities as well as an indoor discus area. Most of the children had never experienced such high quality facilities. Throughout the day we saw international athletes with their coaches training. It was fantastic for the children to see how and where our future Olympic athletes may train. The following students were lucky to have this experience and were good role models for the primary children. Kieran Burns, Abbie Fallon-Wilson, Elizabeth Guinivan, William Henshaw, Leigh Hewitt Jack Passey, Elisha Philpotts, Luke Southall Mathew Sowden and Tyler Wright.
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS—SUMMER TERM Bishop Perowne College Win Again U13 Girls‘ Double league and County Cup two years in a row.
Bishop Perowne College won the Droitwich and Worcester School Sport Partnership U13 Girls‘ Football League for the second year running. They then went on to play in the County Finals playing teams from the other partnerships in Worcestershire. They finished top of group winning the County Cup for the second year running. Two students Emily Burton and Abigail Laker have signed on for Premiership Team Wolves U14 Girls. We wish them every success. Team Emily Burton, Abbie Fallon-Wilson, Shanice Hobbs, Abigail Laker, Nicole Le Poidevin, Shahena Sultana, Abigail Whitehouse, Charlie Wood
Fitness Fun Festival May 19th 2010
Claines, Northwick, St Barnabas and St Georges all brought up a class of Reception children to take part in a Fitness Activity Festival. Activities included Hoola Hoops, Good Catch, and Bulls Eye all designed to improve co-ordination. Jumping Joey, an obstacle course and Crocodile River to improve agility, Cone Tag and Circus Skills for balance with some activities to improve throwing. The little ones started off a little apprehensive but soon found their feet and by the level of noise seemed to be having great fun. As the morning went on their batteries seemed to be running out. I am sure they went away having had a good time and a really positive experience.
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS—SUMMER TERM Leadership It was the first time for Year 9 students to put their leadership skills to the test who had been following a Young Leader Award during their PE lessons. A boy and a girl were in charge of leading at each station and the others were in charge of a group of 10 children taking them around the circuit and joining in with all the activities. As the morning progressed the confidence of the students grew and the all did a fantastic job and were great role models.
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS—SUMMER TERM DROITWICH AND WORCESTER CITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
On Wednesday 30th June, a group of us, 10 altogether, from 7Y7 went to Worcester University for a sports event. When we arrived we mixed with students from Nunnery Wood High School, Droitwich and Regency High and given a country to represent. Italy, France, England ,America, Jamaica and Holland. We all started off at different activity stations which were led by the Leadership Academy. Mr Dave Kling was there from our College. 1.
Speed bounce: we had to see how many we could do in 30secs Shannon 63 and Liam 75
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At the end we all gathered together for an Award Ceremony. We all had certificates presented and some had medals. Liam 3, Adam and Sam both got 1, James had 2, Liam had 3, and Shannon collected the trophy. Each countries National anthem played at the ceremony We all had a great time and cannot wait till the next event. Liam Blake, Shauna Dance, Adam Davies, Sam Hampton, Courtney Hodge, Iuaun Howells, Liam Kearney, Shannon Northcott, Bronwen Rowberry, James Wood
Written by Shannon Northcott and Liam Blake Sixways Touch Rugby. Both the Year 9 and Year 10 recently took part in the annual Touch Rugby Tournament at Sixways. The Year 9 team which were playing many Year 10 teams did very well and finished third in their pool.
SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS—SUMMER TERM continued... The Year 10 mixed team did exceptionally well and reached the semi finals losing by a last minute try to Droitwich. It was a very successful afternoon considering it was the first time both teams had played touch rugby. Year 10 Rounder’s team wins the league. The Year 10 team went unbeaten this year in the Worcestershire League for Rounder‘s. With the deciding game against Blessed Edwards, they had to win to stay top. They had a difficult start scoring the lowest number of rounder‘s ever in the first innings. However they showed great resilience and came back to score 14 rounder‘s and win convincingly. Having won the Netball, Rounder‘s and Rugby this year they have proven to be one of the most successful year groups. Their success has been due to their organisation, commitment and outstanding ability. Wheelchair Basketball The Year 10 GCSE and Btec groups both had the opportunity to trial Wheelchair basketball this term. As part of their course they need to complete a module on Sport and Disability so this was a great opportunity to try first hand some of the different sports on offer. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and have now entered a competition at the University to compete against other schools.
SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS—SUMMER TERM continued... Congratulations to Ruth Taylor who has gained a place in the U15 County squad.
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Approved Term Dates—Academic Year 2010—2011
Autumn Term Thursday 1stt September 2010 — Thursday 22nd October 2010
Half Term
Monday 25th October 2010 – Friday 29th October 2010 Monday 1st November — Friday 17th December 2010
Spring Term
Wednesday 5th January 2011—Friday 18th February 2011 Half Term
Monday 21st February 2011 – Friday 25th February 2011 Monday 28th February—Friday 8th April 2011
Summer Term Thursday 28th April 2011—Friday 27th May 2011 Half Term
Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2011 Monday 6th June 2011—Friday 22nd July 2011—
Good Friday Easter Monday May Day
Friday 22nd April 2011 Monday 25th April 2011 Monday 2nd May 2011
Teacher Education Days Wednesday 1st September 2010 Friday 22nd October 2010 Tuesday 4th January 2011 th Tuesday 26 April and Wednesday 27th April 2011
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 Kings School, Worcester Northwick Manor Primary School Perdiswell Primary School St Barnabas Church of England Primary School St George’s Church of England Primary School
Merriman’s Hill Road Worcester WR3 8LE
University of Worcester Wolverley Church of England College
Tel: 01905 746800 Fax: 01905 746846 Website: www.bishopperowne.com Email: info@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk Issue: 5 6 May 2010 Headteacher: Ms Julie Farr
Worcester College of Technology Worcester Sixth Form College
Our business partners and of course the parents
Important dates for your diary at a glance September Thursday 2nd
Term Starts for Students
Friday 17th
Student Council
Tuesday 21st
Open Tuesday
October Thursday 7th
Open Day Open Evening
Friday 8th
School Starts at 10:00am
Wednesday 20th
Beauty & The Beast
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.