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9 September 2011 "Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can." John Wesley’s Rule
Message from the Headteacher I hope that everyone enjoyed a fulfilling and refreshing Summer break. On Wednesday 7th we were pleased to welcome our new Year 7 students and a few students in Years 8-11. We hope that they will be happy and successful at Bishop Perowne. May I thank you for supporting our College Uniform Policy; students are dressed immaculately and taking a real pride in their appearance. I thank you in advance for working with us to maintain these standards. We welcomed the following new members of staff: Ms Fenner Ms Gorna Mr Kelham Mr Morgan Mr Swift Ms Warner Mrs Watson
English Department Mathematics Department Art Department Creative Advisor, Arts’ College Cross Curricular and Primary School Projects Senior Science Technician Teaching across the curriculum Former Local Authority, Mathematics Consultant, Mathematics Department and Intervention
Our year began with a full College Act of Collective Worship in which we reflected on the successes of the past, the present and the future and the unique culture and ethos of Bishop Perowne College as a Church of England school, which has been described by a successive inspections as being ‘outstanding’. In keeping with our tradition, we lit a candle to symbolise the strong, positive influence and role models provided by highly valued former students, including Tony Ballard, Jason Williams and Tom Neathway. I was proud and delighted to share news of our outstanding including 2011 examination results. We concluded with our prayer for this term, John Wesley’s Rule. By Thursday, we had settled quickly into the rhythm of College life, determined that in 2012 we will surpass this year’s examination success and to continue to provide the highest quality of care, guidance and support for our students. Please don’t hesitate to contact our College at any time. No question or problem is too small to raise. You are welcome to visit us on any day to see our College at work. Please telephone my P.A. Mrs Wigley on 01905 746804 if you would like to do so. This year’s Open Day/Open Evening will take place on Thursday, 6 th October. You will be welcome to visit us on this occasion, too. I thank you for your continued support. Ms J Farr Headteacher
Summer 2011: Outstanding Examination Results Bishop Perowne is among the top 25% of similar schools nationally
The headline figure shows that 65% of our students achieved at least 5 A* - C grades, including English and Mathematics and a range of academic subjects which are recognised and respected by employers and universities. Over 82% of our students achieved between 5 and 14 A* – C grades. These results belong to the students, parents and staff of the College. We are all very proud of our students’ success. We exceeded the challenging aspirational targets set by the Governors and the Local Authority. Our 11% improvement on our good results of 2010 mean that we are now placed within the top 25% of similar schools nationally. Students surpassed College targets in English, Mathematics and Science and placed us well above national and county averages for students achieving good grades in core academic subjects. Over two thirds of all students made at least three levels of progress in English, Mathematics and Science. One student achieved fourteen A* grades and scored 539 marks out of a possible 540 in English placing her at the top nationally. In addition over forty students achieved between six and twelve top grades in separate subjects. Year 11 were unswerving in their desire the achieve excellent results; they were diligent, showed perseverance and gave generous support to bring about the best for each other. Staff gave unstintingly of their time to create a culture of achievement in which students and their work are highly valued. This excellent news is shared by our local partners the King’s School, Worcester Sixth Form and Worcester College of Technology. Some of our students will benefit from bespoke Sixth Form bursaries provided by the King’s School for Bishop Perowne. We also celebrate outstanding results for Years 9 and 10 who were entered for Mathematics, English and some academic option subjects early. Over half of the students have already achieved C grade or above in English and Mathematics. Of particular note, is the achievement of Sophie Tothill, a Year 7 student who has achieved an A* in Mathematics. We wish to warmly congratulate all those who have achieved so highly and the students of King’s School, Worcester who also achieved excellent results at GCSE and Advanced Level.
We were delighted to receive the following letter from The Rt Revd Dr John Inge, Bishop of Worcester. I have just heard from the Diocesan Director of Education and your Chair of Governors of the outstanding GCSE results achieved by Bishop Perowne pupils. This letter comes to offer my heartfelt congratulations to you, your colleagues and the students themselves for this wonderful achievement about which I was delighted to learn. I hope that you will be kind enough to pass on these congratulations to all concerned. Our next newsletter will be available on our website at the end of September. If you would prefer a paper copy, please contact reception. Approved Term Dates Academic Year 2011 / 2012 AUTUMN TERM 2011 th
TERM STARTS
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
HALF TERM
Monday 24th October 2011 – Friday 28th October 2011
TERM ENDS
Tuesday 20th December 2011 SPRING TERM 2012
TERM STARTS
Thursday, 5th January 2012
HALF TERM
Monday 13th February 2012 – Friday 17th February 2012
TERM ENDS
Friday 30th March 2012 SUMMER TERM 2012
TERM STARTS
Tuesday, 17th April 2012
HALF TERM
Monday 4th June 2012 – Friday 8th June 2012
TERM ENDS
Friday 20 July 2012
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Friday 6th April 2012 Monday 9th April 2012 Monday 7th May 2012 Monday 4th June 2012 Tuesday 5th June 2012
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Important Dates: Autumn Term 2011 Date 07.09.11 16.09.11 19.09.11 20.09.11 06.10.11 07.10.11 20.10.11 21.10.11 24.10.11 – 28.10.11 31.10.11 03.11.11 11.11.11 14.11.11 18.11.11 24.11.11 30.11.11 01.12.11 – 16.12.11 08.12.11 13.12.11 14 and 15.12.11 19.12.11 20.12.11
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Event Term starts for students Photographs Zip Theatre in College Year 10 and Year 11 – MFL Exchange Trip to Germany CAT testing begins for Year 7 Open Day and Open Evening College opens to students at 10.00am Half Term Ends for Students Teacher Education Day Year 10 and Year 11 Battlefields Trip to France HALF TERM Second Half Autumn Term Begins Year 7 Parents’ Evening 7.00pm – 8.30pm Whole College Service of Remembrance (families are invited to attend) Community Challenges Week Children in Need fundraising Certificate Evening (Year 11 2010 – 2011) Rock School Gig Year 11 Practice Examinations Year 8 Parents Consultation 4.00pm – 6.00pm Carol Service in Worcester Cathedral Christmas Dance Show Community Activities Day Christmas Eucharist (parents and carers are welcome to attend) Community Rewards Assemblies College closes at 12 noon Teacher Education Day – College closed for students Spring Term begins for students
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
The Governors, Headteacher and Staff invite parents of Primary School Pupils to our
OPEN DAY/EVENING To be held on THURSDAY 6th OCTOBER 2011 The College will be open for visitors at the following times: 9.00am—12.00 noon and 7.00pm—9.00pm