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    • HE+ Residential Trip to Trinity Hall College, Cambridge University

      Published 16/04/25

      At the end of March, we took eighty students from eight schools across Bristol for a two-day visit to Trinity Hall, Cambridge. The trips are designed to encourage applications to prestigious universities from students that otherwise may not have considered that option for several reasons. The students were offered subject lectures and took part in workshops designed to hone critical thinking and improve interview performance.

      The students were able to get a taste of life at Cambridge, with tours of the library, chapel and other facilities as well as the opportunity to visit other colleges. Staying in the halls gave a chance to relax with students from other schools, great preparation for the real thing at the end of Sixth Form.

      We are grateful to all the staff at Trinity Hall, especially Xanthé Robertson, for making us so welcome and giving students such a valuable experience.

       

       

       

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    • ST. BEDE’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PERFORMANCE

      Published 16/04/25

      We were delighted last week to hear that our excellent outcomes have been recognised by SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers Network) in this year’s Educational Outcomes Awards.

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    • Sixth Form students invited to CAFOD reception at Speaker House

      Published 16/04/25

      Areté students had the great privilege to be invited to a CAFOD reception at Speakers House within the grounds of the Houses of Parliament at the end of March, where they met MP’s and other CAFOD supporters and donors during this Jubilee Year.

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    • GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY 2025

      Published 26/03/25

      In March, UWE hosted the first Girls in Tech workshop event which was designed to encourage girls to consider a future career in one of the technology industries.  Mr Bogle (ICT) and Mrs Barlett-Cosway (Careers) accompanied a combination of Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 iMedia and Computer Science students to the event.

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    • CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR VISIT

      Published 26/03/25

      On 11th March we were fortunate enough to host a visit from Professor Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University.  She was interested to learn how we delivered the University’s HE+ programme across sixth forms in Bristol. 

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    • VISIT FROM 3D SCULPTURE ARTIST JAMES LAKE

      Published 26/03/25

      Year 10 Art students were given the opportunity last week to work with the professional 3D sculpture artist, James Lake. Under his instruction, they had the whole day to create a cardboard-constructed head in the style of his work.

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    • LEGO LEAGUE COMPETITION

      Published 07/03/25

      Last week, a team of Year 7 students competed at the South West Region First Lego League competition.

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    • St. Bede's presents Mary Poppins Jr.

      Published 07/03/25

      Wow! What a SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC performance!

      This week, over 80 students participated in a “practically perfect” performance of Mary Poppins Jr.

      Year 12 students Freya and Ruth share their experience:

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    • Students watch Prime Minister Announce Defence Spending Increase live in Parliament

      Published 05/03/25

      On Tuesday 25th February, 30 Sixth Form students from year 12 took part in the annual London Law and Politics Trip. 

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    • HE+

      Published 05/03/25

      At the end of January, we held our annual launch conference of Cambridge University’s HE+ programme for the Bristol hub of schools, with over 160 students from the area attending. 

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    • GCSE Results 2024

      Published 15/10/24

      All those that are part of the St Bede’s Catholic College community are delighted to celebrate the successes of Year 11 students this year.

      Rob King, Principal, said: “This fantastic group of students has lived through a hugely challenging time. Despite the uncertainty, they have worked hard and risen to the challenges in a way that is so impressive. These children have grown in all aspects of their life, but today is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their academic successes. Although we have many great performances at the top end, with large numbers of grades 8 and 9, we want to recognise all the huge achievements from students that have been dealing with very difficult circumstances. These students have earned the grades that will allow them to take their next steps in life. The students are a credit to themselves, their families and the college and we know they are going to make important contributions to our society in the future”.

      “I would also like to thank the staff who have supported the students wonderfully, both through emotional care and in preparing them well for their examinations.”

      Alicia Chrysostomou, Chair of Governors, said: “Well done to everyone, students and staff, in this most challenging of years. We wish each and every student success in their next steps”.

      Result highlights

      82% of students achieved a 4 or higher in English and Maths.
      33% of all grades were 7 or higher.
      The Attainment 8 score was 5.5.
      The top achievers include:

      Romily M: Ten grade 9s

      Christo J: Seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s.

      Nicole S: Seven grade 9s, one Level 2 Distinction*, one grade 8 and one grade 5.

      Alessia L: Eight grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s.

      Andrea G: Four grade 9s, one Level 2 Distinction*, two grade 8s, two grade 7s and one grade 6.

      Giuseppe L: Five grade 9s, three grade 8s, one grade 6 and one grade 5.

      Mollie M: Three grade 9s, five grade 8s, one grade 7 and one grade 6.

      Theodora S: Five grade 9s, three grade 8s, two grade 7s and one grade 5.

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    • COMMISSIONING OF CHAPLAINCY TEAM

      Published 22/08/24

       

      On the 13th November, 12 members of the Key Stage 3 GIFT chaplaincy team visited Clifton Cathedral to be commissioned as a chaplaincy team.

      The day began with Mass celebrated by Mgr Liam Slattery in place of Bishop Bosco.

      Grace, Olivia, Kye, Lucy and Elijah all read during Mass beautifully. During the service with most of the secondary schools in the diocese attending, each member of the chaplaincy team was presented with a badge and certificate.

      Congratulations to year 7 and year 8 students; Navin, Alan, Elliott, Grace, Sienna, Natalie, Seren, Millie, Lucy, Elijah, Kye and Olivia.

      New members of the Chaplaincy team are always welcome. See Mr Loud for details.

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