Tensions were high in the Maher Library on Tuesday lunchtime as four high powered contenders squared up for the ultimate test of knowledge and nerve. Isobel of Siena, Kathryn of Magdalene, Minh Hao of Bosco and Aidan of Siena, all dared the chair one last time to find...
On Wednesday morning we arrived bright and early at Media City at 5.30am. The girls were very excited by the prospect of appearing on BBC Breakfast, Newsround and North West Tonight as well as being interviewed for Radio 5 Live and Radio Manchester. Their first...
As I write to you all looking out across the Headmaster’s Lawn and into the playground, I feel utterly energised following our inaugural breakfast meeting of parents and staff in the Joseph Refectory this morning. It was such an uplifting event and an important...
On Monday, Emily Lyons and Helen Bidwell from the Cindy Appleyard Foundation visited the Siena House assembly. The trustees spoke about the tragic story of Cindy’s death and the work that the charity does to provide financial relief for families who have to spend...
The Geography department ventured on their annual trip to the Lake District with our Lower Sixth Students. Undeterred by the reports of Storm Freya about to engulf the UK, we had work to do and data to collect. The four day trip involved our hardy bunch of students...
We celebrated World Book Day in a packed library with a fiercely contested quiz which demonstrated the impressive book knowledge of our pupils and staff. Twelve brilliantly named teams puzzled over pictures of book characters and answered questions on films adapted...
On Tuesday, Dara, Isobel and Shula from the Upper Third travelled to the University of Salford to compete in the regional finals of the RSC STEM Spelling Bee. There were twenty schools taking part from all over the North West of England, in a bid to be crowned the...
The final of ‘Strictly Bede’s’ was a fun filled and energetic event which was judged by a panel which included Bedian Alumnus and Lord of the Dance, James Keegan. Every act was amazing with the dancers performing with grace, style and plenty enthusiasm, showing the...
Avid bloggers, vloggers and facebook aficionados met on Tuesday to battle it out in the annual Safer Internet Day House Quiz in the Maher Library. The teams used their technical nous and common sense in equal measure as they rode the crest of surfing the web safely....
The U12 team continued their strong form in the Manchester Cup by beating Parrs Wood School 5-2 away from home, in wintery conditions. Snow fell throughout the game but the boys battled on against tough opponents to come out victorious. The first half was a tight...
