Headteacher’s Newsletter Half Term Message from the Head The Induction Evening on 6th May for new members of Year 7 and their parents illustrated just how great a moment it is to be joining Vesey’s. More highly supportive parents and more extremely talented young men becoming part of our school’s ongoing rapid development, as we move forward to becoming one of the nation’s foremost schools. The Vesey future is secure and in safe hands. The new Veseyans of tomorrow join at a time when our students are making history once again, breaking longstanding records in track and field. In just a few weeks this half-term, we have so much on which to report. Do enjoy this feast of photos and reports on exciting and memorable times that have been had by so many, home and abroad. We are once again indebted to members of the Vesey Community for the fantastic support we have received. Sincere thanks.
David Iddon Headteacher
BISHOP VESEY’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Summer 2009 Staff News
History….in the making
We said thanks and farewell recently to Physics Teacher Simon Scamp and Art Technician Laura Crane. Congratulations to Dominic Robson on his recent appointment as Deputy Head. Dominic is already heavily engaged in school improvement planning to raise the Vesey bar yet further. Laura King now assumes responsibility for the teaching of French. We welcome back Maria Hill from maternity leave, and thank D&T Technician, Jonathan Holden, for stepping in to support.
RECORD BREAKER CONGRATULATIONS to JAMES BROWN who set a NEW RECORD for the long jump at our sports day
the old U13 record had stood since 1970!
RECORD BREAKER CONGRATULATIONS to JOSH LACEY who set a NEW RECORD for the 800 metres at our sports day
the old U16 record had stood since 1972!
All students featured on this page were helping to raise funds for Charity on our recent Non-Uniform Day.
Academic Profile
RECORD BREAKER
Records in track and field are expected to be matched in the exam halls this summer as our students look set to raise the academic bar yet again. 88% of A Level students are currently applying to the elite Russell Group Universities. We expect record results yet again at GCSE in Yr11.
BVGS Rugby Dinner 09
Parents’ Association The Gala Dinner Dance at The Old School House on 16th May proved to be another highlight in the Vesey social calendar with c150 diners enjoying a convivial atmosphere and raising valuable funds for our forthcoming projects. Do please remember to join the PAC 200 Club, the administration of which is now with Rob Sturch who can be contacted via the School Office. The annual ‘nearly new’ uniform sale will take place on Thurs 2 July at 7.00pm. Please donate quality used items to the school office by 30 June.
Sincere thanks to England Rugby Internationals Olly Barkley, Danny Grewcock & England Captain Steve Borthwick who joined us on 1 April at the BVGS Annual Rugby Dinner at The Ramada Hotel, presenting the players’ top awards and engaging with the Vesey audience in a Rugby Q&A session. A super night out in the company of such illustrious elite professional sportsmen. Many thanks to all concerned in the organisation of a wonderful Vesey Community event, especially Head of Rugby Zak Feaunati, Vesey Foundation Manager Donna Treanor, Deputy Head Bill Potter and compère for the evening, Chairman of Veseyans RFC, Karl Ward.
CONGRATULATIONS to JEAVON PORTER-FRASER who set a NEW RECORD for the 100 metres at our sports day
the old U15 record had stood since 1994!
RECORD BREAKER CONGRATULATIONS to DARIUS RAKHSHAFAR who set a NEW RECORD for the shot at our sports day
the old U15 record had stood since 1971!
Increasingly eco-friendly at Vesey’s We are grateful to those who have recently donated trees for our school site and to parent Chris Ross whose donation of an oak tree and of funds for 10 bird boxes was greatly appreciated. The Biology Department has a camera equipped bird box in place this year in anticipation of ‘live coverage’. Governor David Allan has been leading research into our electricity consumption as part of a cost cutting exercise but also to connect with our desire to respond to national and world concerns about ‘carbon footprint’ and responsible use of resources.