ST BEDE’S NEWSLETTER – March 2013 CONFIRMATIONS Congratulations go to the following students on their recent confirmations: Lottie Ballentine Lance Cayabyab Sean Roberts Natasha Sterecki DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Easter Holidays 29th March – 14th April 2013 Summer Term Opens Many thanks to our models Daniel Maund, Sally Matthews, Matthew Bain and Charlotte Fincham 15th April 2013 Changes to the School Uniform May Bank Holiday 6th May 2013 The current school uniform consists blazers and ties. Overall, the of a choice of black skirt or trousers majority were in favour of a more Half Term th st for the girls, and black trousers for formal uniform, though a number of 27 – 31 May 2013 the boys, together with a white polo emails, letters and phone calls were Summer Term Closes shirt with school badge and a blue received requesting a phased 19th July 2013 sweatshirt with school badge. transition. In consultation with Total * Over time, the girls have been Promotions, our preferred uniform Autumn Term Opens allowed to wear variations in the supplier, we have decided to 4th September 2013 style of their trousers and skirts, so adopt a uniform that is more formal that there is currently little uniformity. in appearance, but one that can Half Term Some girls choose not to wear the be worn alongside the existing 28th Oct – 1st Nov 2013 sweatshirts because the round neck uniform, during the transition period. opening is tight to pull over their hair, Autumn Term Closes th so instead they attempt to wear The new uniform can be seen in the 20 December 2013 cardigans and fleeces which are photos above. Both a cardigan Spring Term Opens then confiscated. and V-necked jumper will be 7th January 2014 available to order during the A sample of students, parents and summer term to wear from Half Term staff met with uniform suppliers to September. All new students will be 17th – 21st Feb 2014 consider revisions to the uniform. required to wear the new uniform, Following this, a wider consultation whilst students in Years 8 to 11 have Spring Term Closes took place to ask students, staff, the option of continuing to wear 4th April 2014 parents and governors, whether their existing blue sweatshirts until they would like St Bede’s to have a they need to be replaced, for up to Easter Holidays 5th – 21st April 2014 more formal uniform, including one year. …continued Uniform continued…. All students will be required to wear standard school trousers or skirt from September. Approximate costs of the uniform are: Jumper: £17 - £18 Cardigan: £17-£18 Skirts: £13 Girls’ Trousers: £14 Boys’ Trousers: £12 - £15 There is currently no change to the PE kit. School Uniform for September 2013 Girls Boys Black skirt or full length trousers. Skirts should be Black trousers. These should not be just above knee-high length, and not figure- denim or denim style, and should not be hugging. Trousers should not be denim or denim tight around the legs. Appropriate style and should not be tight around the legs. trousers can be purchased from other Appropriate skirts and trousers can be purchased retailers, but are also available from from other retailers, but are also available from Total Promotions for £12 - £15. Total Promotions for £13 - £14. Navy V-necked Jumper or Cardigan Navy V-necked Jumper or Cardigan with the with the School logo. It is not necessary School logo. It is not necessary to purchase both to purchase both the jumper and the jumper and cardigan, however, one should be cardigan, however, one should be worn worn as part of the standard uniform. These can as part of the standard uniform. These be purchased from Total Promotions for £17 - £18. can be purchased from Total Promotions for £17 - £18. White School Polo Shirt. These should be worn under the school jumper or cardigan and should White School Polo Shirt. These should be have a collar. worn under the school jumper or cardigan and should have a collar. Plain dark-coloured socks or tights. Plain dark-coloured socks. Flat black shoes. No trainers or boots. Shoes with heels are not permitted. Black School Shoes. No trainers or boots. Jewellery should be restricted to a pair of stud earrings and a watch. Make up should not be noticeable; only colourless nail polish is permitted, and false nails should not be worn. Students should avoid extreme hair styles. Food for Thought St Bede’s has supported Cambridge City Foodbank since its inception in 2011. This local charity works in partnership with the Trussell Trust network, local churches and other organisations to bring emergency food to people in crisis. We are delighted to be part of this important and significant work through our food collections, donating almost 300 kilos of food over the last couple of years. Earlier this term we were invited to take part in a celebration evening, hosted by the Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Sheila Stuart, at the Guildhall. Dr Rowan Williams was the keynote speaker and was also announced as the Charities’ patron. Head Boy and Head Girl, Stephen and Eliza, wrote and delivered a powerful and challenging reflection at the end of the presentations. They had worked hard on thinking about the work of the Foodbank and Megan Campbell, Year 10EY and Dr Rowan Williams, together created a wonderful piece based on Matthew 25. They received Archbishop of Canterbury great praise and were superb ambassadors for the school. Prayer Mrs Currie I was a stranger and you hope. We can be those people. received me in your homes, naked and clothed me. I tell you the truth, whenever you did for this for the least Those who walk the city streets important members of my of Cambridge with their worlds family, you did it for me. stuffed in plastic bags, find hope from those who provide Charity is not just something for sanctuary. others to do; charity should not just become rare moments of I was sick and you took care of reflection. Instead, charity me. should be about being the hands and feet of Jesus. Being sick is not just about our Stephen Watkins, Head Boy & Eliza Asare Parbi, Head Girl bodies failing us. Healing is not For Christ has no body on earth just about people fixing us. but ours. Taking care of each other expands beyond practical aid Prayer written by Stephen and restores both giver and the Watkins and Eliza Asare Parbi receiver. I was in prison and you visited me. MEAL DEAL When we’re shackled by prejudice or by situation, by MAGIC others or ourselves, those who Ever wondered what your show us how to open the doors child eats at school? to our prisons, liberate us. Cambridgeshire Catering I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. Services (CCS) and St Bede’s would like to share Those who selflessly aid us with with you the offers their care and love replenish us, available at school at filling us up and letting us lunchtime, to enable you to become whole again. discuss them with your For I was hungry and you fed children. me. Go to http://www.st- Some people in this world lack bedes.org.uk/kitchen-menu the most basic resources needed to live. They are forced to see menus, prices and to rely on the generosity of the Meal Deal offers. others for sustenance and Cakes to Cash CELEBRATE EAST ANGLIA Well done to Mrs Meharry and all the students in 9LM who raised £307.21 by making Valentines Day cakes and 13th - 14th April, Bury St Edmunds running a cake stall. Proceeds go to the Oasis Centre at Addenbrookes This is faith-filled weekend for people of all Hospital (part of the Teenage Cancer ages, organised by the Diocesan Youth Service Trust). and Diocesan Service Team. There will be talks Mr Druce and 9JD have also been and workshops from the team responsible for busy selling cake and raising money by the Café resources used by many parishes, and holding a penalty shoot-off. They mime from Steve Murray, who many young raised a brilliant £100! people know from his work with secondary Well done and thank you to all who schools. support our charities. More information and booking forms can be found at www.celebrateconference.org. A Prime Result! George Darroch, Year 11, A good event for families to go to in the Year of recently achieved an Faith! outstanding Gold class performance in the National Intermediate Maths Challenge which is aimed at able mathematicians in Years 10 and 11. His score of 128 out of 135 was superb and demonstrated a high level of knowledge, skill and accuracy in a challenging set of questions. He came 103rd out of 200,000 participants in the country – a phenomenal result! George went through to the most difficult of the second George Darroch, Year 11 rounds, a rare achievement in itself, and as yet, we don’t know Find all possible values of x and the outcome, but naturally we y. hope he has done well Congratulations also go to Here is a question from a Stephen Gaiser-Porter, Rachel previous question paper – can Crook and Isobel Gostick, Year Red Nose Day heralded the arrival of you do it?! 10 who also achieved Gold hundreds of cakes into E3. Many thanks to with very good performances. everyone who baked! The winner of the Both the digits x and y are Stephen and Rachel are nonzero. The five-digit integer through to a second round most appropriate cake was William Spicer “xyxyx” is divisible by 3.