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Bede’s News September 2024
This term has begun with great energy and excitement, giving us many reasons to celebrate. Bede’s News September
Bede’s Summer News Special
Summer 2024 | We have reached the end of another successful year, and what a magnificent way to end.
Bede’s News May 2024
May has been an exceptional month this year. We started with the coronation of Our Lady, placing all our worries and hard work at her feet and asking Her for her protection, especially for our U5 and U6 students who started their exams on the 9th.
Bede’s News April 2024
It has been a very busy month. We came back from Easter break and it is a credit to our students how they are focused and working hard in preparation for exams.
Bede’s News March 2024
I am thrilled to share some wonderful news with you – our school inspection report has been released, and I am so pleased with our feedback! The report reflects the dedication and hard work of our incredible students, teachers, staff, and the entire school community.
Bede’s News February 2024
I am thrilled to share some wonderful news with you – our school inspection report has been released, and I am so pleased with our feedback! The report reflects the dedication and hard work of our incredible students, teachers, staff, and the entire school community.
The History Buzz U6th Special is available now!
We are absolutely thrilled to see the return of our celebrated department magazine. Our theme for this edition was Historical Mysteries. This volume has been brilliantly edited by Aaron Ankrah and has been causing quite a stir around College – people have been coming up to me wanting to talk about Richard III!
Bede’s News January 2024
The commitment of our pupils, staff and parents to the success of our musical production was inspiring. Months of hard work paid off and Legally Blonde filled the College with outstanding performances and happy faces.
Bede’s News December 2023
It is with nothing but joy and gratitude that I write to you on the last day of term in 2023. This month we celebrated the coming of Our Saviour.
Bede’s News November 2023
Throughout the month, our pupils were encouraged to reflect on this value and consider their significance in their daily lives.
Bede’s News October 2023
October, though a short month for us due to half term, has been a great one for our pupils. We started the month preparing great displays to show their work all around the school; many of the more-than 500 people who attended Open Morning commented on how inspiring it was to see their achievements being celebrated.
The History Buzz is Back!
We are absolutely thrilled to see the return of our celebrated department magazine. Our theme for this edition was Historical Mysteries. This volume has been brilliantly edited by Aaron Ankrah and has been causing quite a stir around College – people have been coming up to me wanting to talk about Richard III!
St Bede’s is now a Google Reference School
Google for Education’s Reference School programme is a prestigious project in which schools and teachers around the world collaborate to digitally transform classrooms and use technology as a teaching resource to improve the learning process. Find out all the details at an exclusive event on 30th November.
Bede’s News September 2023
What a wonderful and intense start to our academic year!
It was fantastic to welcome the pupils back after their summer holidays. The U3 students’ earlier start helped them settle and familiarise themselves with the College facilities in a calm way and they very quickly began to confidently manage the school day.
GCSE Results Day
It was a morning of immense pride and delight as the Upper Fifth pupils were welcomed back to celebrate their GCSE results.
Highlights of the A Level Results Day 2023
It was a pleasure to welcome back the Upper Sixth leavers this morning to celebrate some fantastic results and the culmination of two years of hard work and effort.
Bede’s Summer News Special 2023
We have reached the end of our first academic year together and it is a moment of great joy and pride.
Bede’s News 31 May 2023
It filled me with joy to receive the new statue of Our Lady in school, may she watch over us, especially as the pupils in U5 and U6 sit their exams.
Bede’s News 28 April 2023
It has been a very short month in school after the Easter holidays yet the College has not stopped celebrating the children’s accomplishments.
Bede’s News 30 March 2023
It has been a very fast paced half term and I was extremely proud of staff and students during the Easter Celebration Assembly. Check out our latest news!
Bede’s News 28 February 2023
Our U5 and U6 students are navigating their way through their mocks with tremendous discipline and resilience. Check out our latest news!
Bede’s News 31 January 2023
2023 has started a journey of success. As you all know January is a special month in our school as we celebrate when we first opened our doors 147 years ago.
Bede’s News 22 December 2022
The month of December has been full of Christmas spirit. Our students have given their best in class these weeks with the last effort before the holidays both in class and participating in all the events and celebrations. They have excelled in the different creative and artistic activities such as the Nativity Scenes Competition or the photography course, as well as in the fundraisers that have helped the most vulnerable to enjoy the most special days of the year.
Bede’s News 30 November 2022
We started with Mocks, the days have become shorter and “wet breaks”are becoming part of our weekly routines. Our pupils have not only coped but thrived and continued to embrace school life to the full. Our students have enjoyed their experiences outside of school with the U3 residential trip, as well as European trips for sport and cultural development. Alongside the Evita rehearsals, over 100 co-curricular activities are now well established throughout the week.
Bede’s News 31 October 2022
Friends we meet at school always hold a special place in our lives. With them we share tons of fun, as well as our first difficulties. We grow up together making a huge influence on each other. Finding a true friendship is like finding a treasure, sometimes it requires time and perseverance, but others it is just a matter of seconds and luck to have that special connection. This is the case for Harriet and Phoebe, who in this video share how they met each other and their favourite things in the Prep.
Bede’s News 30 September 2022
Last Tuesday, Prep celebrated Language Day with a World Song Contest. In just three weeks the children learned a song in a foreign language. The first ones to hit the stage were Prep 1, representing Germany with the German version of Baby Shark. Next up were Prep 2 and Prep 3 representing Colombia; who sang ‘Colombia, Mi Encanto’ from the Disney Movie.
Bede’s News 16 September 2022
Over the past months we have engaged with our pupils, parents and staff to plan our next five-year strategy. I am extremely grateful to first of all our staff, who have engaged with the vision and work tirelessly in making the future plan. Secondly I want to mention the parents who were able to come in person to the workshops we organised to share their concerns and ideas, and then our pupils who took part in the survey.
Bede’s News 9 September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was in every respect ‘our Monarch’. In this time of national grief we also give thanks that we have had the privilege of Her Majesty as our Queen – a constant pillar of leadership, courage, compassion, determination and above all service.
GCSE Results Day
Yesterday morning there was a sense of excitement in the air at St Bede’s as our Upper Sixth students returned to collect their A Level results; there were many happy faces as our Bedians had their future pathways confirmed. They are ready to embark upon life at university in the UK and abroad, as well as apprenticeships and gap years.
A Level Results
There was a sense of excitement in the air this morning at St Bede’s as our Upper Sixth students returned to collect their A Level results; there were many happy faces as our Bedians had their future pathways confirmed. They are ready to embark upon life at university in the UK and abroad, as well as apprenticeships and gap years.
Bede’s News Summer Term
Speech Day was a celebration of the academic, sporting and cultural life of St Bede’s College at the end of a busy, yet productive academic year. It was also a fitting tribute to the leadership of our Head, Mrs Pike, as she bade farewell to the College community after 25 years of dedicated service.
Bede’s News 1 July 2022
The Library at St Bede’s has played and continues to play, a fundamental role at within the College.
Bede’s News 24 June 2022
Unfortunately, in our day and age, it is increasingly difficult to find people who help others without expecting anything in return. The value of service has become obsolete for many and has been displaced by self-interest and selfishness. Read Bede's News 24 June...
Bede’s News 17 June 2022
It seems extraordinary that Dr McMonagle and I have been in post eight months, and that our Lower Sixth are now the leaders of the school. Time has truly flown by! - D Rose, Head of Sixth Form Read Bede's News 17 June 2022
Bede’s News 10 June 2022
On Tuesday the sun was shining as our Prep pupils celebrated the Platinum Jubilee. Meeting our Prep Queen was definitely the highlight of my week. A special day for everyone to remember! Well done to all of our pupils on the completion of their internal examinations...
Bede’s News 27 May 2022
This year, 102 students have enrolled onto the DofE Bronze Award; a youth awards programme founded in the United Kingdom in 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, that has since expanded to 144 nations. 44 from Year 9 and 58 from Year 10. From July until now they...
Bede’s News 20 May 2022
When we talk about academic excellence, we don't just mean student performance through good grades; at St. Bede's we work to enable each student to reach their full potential through their all-round development. This is one of the main reasons why St. Bede's students...
Bede’s News 13 May 2022
St Bede’s College celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of Manchester City’s Full Time Training Model. The afternoon celebration involved the planting of a commemorative tree in the Headteacher’s lawn and the unveiling of a plaque in the Vaughan Corridor. Read Bede's...
Bede’s News 6 May 2022
Having fun and learning as a Bedian not only inside the school, but also outside it. Is this possible? Of course it is! We often think that traditional teaching is the only way to learn, but beyond the classroom there are also a thousand ways to do it, even better....
Bede’s News 29 April 2022
On Monday evening, Kelly performed a solo piano recital in Manchester city centre. The event was hosted by C. Bechstein, the newly opened piano retailer in Manchester and was attended by members of the public, families, teachers and friends of St. Bede’s College. Read...
Bede’s News 8 April 2022
At St Bede’s we encourage our students to take part in Drama and the Performing Arts. Being able to perform in front ones peers and families whether it be singing, acting or playing a musical instrument is an important part of a child’s development. Read Bede's News 8...
Bede’s News 1 April 2022
It is no secret that physical activity brings innumerable benefits, not only for health, but also for the development of the whole person. At St. Bede’s we use physical education as a fundamental tool to enable the full growth of students who, regardless of their age or abilities, have the opportunity to achieve a range of skills through a variety of sports, games and activities involving movement.
Bede’s News 25 March 2022
Changing the world seems to be beyond our reach, even more so considering the complicated times we are living in. However, there is always room to inspire others and have a strong social impact, as exemplified by Jessica and Michael who have discovered purpose beyond...
Bede’s News 18 March 2022
St Bede was one of the greatest scientists of his time and we are delighted to remember him and his work in this week dedicated to science! Read Bede's News 18 March 2022
Bede’s News 11 March 2022
International Women's Day is the perfect occasion to convey to the new generations why it is necessary to respect the differences that complement us and lead us to live in harmony and to the full. Bede's News 11 March 2022
Bede’s News 4 March 2022
In its 25th year, World Book Day will highlight the importance of all children having the opportunity to own and be inspired by inclusive stories, written by authors and illustrators who are representative of the society we live in. Read Bede's News 4 March 2022
Bede’s News 25 February 2022
This term, Prep 4 are on an exciting journey in art, where in each lesson they are inspired by a different artist from around the world. They enjoyed learning about the Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian who was born in the Netherlands. His father was a drawing teacher and...
Bede’s News 11 February 2022
In the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, pupils have been encouraged to choose a book in a paper bag with only a few clues about what sort of book they are borrowing. They are being asked to give it a try for a 30 minute “date” during the half-term break before...
Bede’s News 4 February 2022
Last Friday, the Historians’ Club were delighted to invite one of our newest and most enthusiastic members to deliver a talk. Since joining in September, Bosco has been passionate about all things History and last week he bravely stepped up to deliver a talk to his...
Bede’s News 21 January 2022
On Monday, the Music Department held the first concert recital in the Academic Hall. The original intention was to invite parents, but unfortunately, because of the latest COVID 19 restrictions, this was not possible. It was the turn of the Pianists to step up and...
Bede’s News 14 January 2022
Up and coming boy band Here at Last visited the College today to play their latest music and deliver a serious message about staying safe on line and mental health issues. Last week, the group consisting of Zach, Tommy, Pedro, James and Ryan launched their debut song...
Bede’s News 17 December 2021
Following the success of last year’s Hamper appeal, we were encouraged by the huge success of the project and were really touched to see at first hand how a relatively small gesture could mean so much to others. This year’s response was amazing. Christmas jumpers were...
Bede’s News 10 December 2021
Today the pupils and staff at the college have had their annual Christmas jumper day. In return for wearing their Christmas jumper, they were expected to bring in a luxury item to go in one of our many hampers which we prepare for the loaves and fishes charity in...
Bede’s News 3 December 2021
St Bede’s girls did the school proud and finished runners up in the U13s Futsal Manchester Schools Tournament held at Platt Lane. The team which consisted of four girls in each of year 7 and 8 and was led by captain fantastic Aoife, who was top scorer.
Bede’s News 26 November 2021
We are in the middle of ‘Show Week’ and have completed three performances so far, Tuesday Matinee, Wednesday and Thursday evening. The pupils and staff have been delighted how the production has been received so far and look forward to giving two more stand out...
Bede’s News 19 November 2021
As we come to the end of our rehearsals we are all so excited to present to you our 2021 production of ‘Grease’. The students have been incredible during this whole experience and process and we are excited to have some final dress rehearsals this weekend and Monday...
Bede’s News 12 November 2021
On Thursday morning the whole school came together to commemorate our fallen Bedians. For the first time in two years, we had a live remembrance service in the Sports Hall, which was also live streamed into the Academic Hall for the lower school. This was the largest...
Bede’s News 5 November 2021
In Form Time this week Tutor Groups across the school were invited to discuss climate change and the ongoing COP26 climate summit. A quiz was sent out, informing pupils about some of the key facts and statistics surrounding the current climate emergency, as well as...
Bede’s News 15 October 2021
A huge thank you to all the families who donated to the Harvest Festival Appeal. We managed to fill my car and the College van with all the donations from Prep and College. The team of volunteers at Cornerstone were overwhelmed by the kind generosity of the College...
Bede’s News 8 October 2021
This Friday, pupils and staff brought colour and light to St Bede’s in support of Young Minds’ #HelloYellow campaign. Siena House has chosen Young Minds as their House charity this academic year, owing to the wonderful work that they do supporting young people with...
Bede’s News 1 October 2021
This Wednesday lunchtime saw the final round of the Sixth Form Countdown competition take place with Isobelle and Edward from Bosco facing off against Sam and Fergus from Campion. A high scoring contest saw Campion overcome Bosco 39 to 29. Special mention goes to...
Bede’s News 24 September 2021
The summer holidays ended for 32 of our curent Upper Fifth students heading out on their delayed Bronze Qualifying Expedition. The group were in good spirits as they arrived at their base camp at Waddecar Scout Camp in the Forest of Bowland and were met by the team of...
Bede’s News 17 September 2021
It has been a busy first week back in the History, Politics and Classics Department. Our co-curricular offerings began with a bang. Last Thursday, the Classics Club had a lively session learning about the Roman army. It was delightfully well attended and as can be...
Bede’s News 10 September 2021
At the end of a busy first week, the Lower Sixth have had an opportunity to have a day away from regular lessons in order to bond socially and to participate in a range of enrichment activities. After an informal assembly given by Dr McMonagle, the students...
Bede’s News A Level & GCSE
We were delighted to see this year’s A Level cohort build on their excellent GCSE results from two years ago. Rachel B is heading to York to study Biochemistry and joining her will be Amelie M studying Molecular Biology. Emily K is delighted to take up her place at...
Bede’s News 2 July 2021
On one of the hottest days of the year so far, our pupils showed real grit and determination and delivered a very competitive performance, without buckling under the heat. Mr Power was the voice of the day marshalling competitors to the start of events and encouraging...
Bede’s News 25 June 2021
On Tuesday we said ‘goodbye’ to our Upper Sixth with the traditional Leavers Mass as they ended their careers at the College. The Mass was celebrated by Bedian Fr Michael Deas and was followed by the Sixth Form Awards ceremony. Speaking after the Mass – which included...
Bede’s News 18 June 2021
The Upper Fifth have enjoyed a final week in College after finishing all of their assessments last half term. This has been a time for the Year group to celebrate the end to their time as part of the uniformed school, but also to prepare them as they get ready to take...
Bede’s News 11 June 2021
The Upper Sixth Leavers’ had an eventful few days as they said farewell to St Bede’s. Wednesday was a fun packed afternoon as the girls took on the staff in the traditional netball fixture. It was played in a wonderful spirit with the Upper Sixth girls edging a close...
Bede’s News 28 May 2021
Following a year of lockdown, it was uncertain when competitive sport would return. However, return in style it did, on Tuesday 25 May the Senior netball team travelled to Bromsgrove School for the Sister n Sport Final from 2020. For the final we were able to bring...
Bede’s News 21 May 2021
Eight pupils in Upper Fifth have taken up rowing as an activity for Senior Games with some using it to complete their Silver DofE award. This is a new, exciting venture for St Bede’s College, and is being delivered in partnership with Agecroft Rowing Club at Salford...
Bede’s News 14 May 2021
What a lovely moment last Friday 7 May, supervising a group of Upper Fourth athletics pupils onto a coach heading to sports city. Still masked and socially distanced, but there was a lovely, excited buzz from the motivated girls and boys. They had been back practicing...
Bede’s News 7 May 2021
The senior’s two game series v MGS ended in a 6-2 win after an emphatic comeback after half time. Early team news saw the welcome return of Markel and Ross from respective knee injuries, much to the delight of coach Mr Brown. The first half saw MGS take a 2 nil lead,...
Bede’s News 30 April 2021
This Thursday, 29 April, was the Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Siena. In a normal year we would celebrate this together as a House, enjoying a service and reflection in our beautiful chapel. This year is, of course, not a normal year. Owing to bubbles we couldn’t...
Bede’s News 23 April 2021
Our summer inter-house futsal tournament began with a bang this Thursday lunchtime. Our very own Super League saw the Upper Third stage two superb games, full of quality goals, saves, and boisterously supported by a huge cohort of the year group. The first game saw...
Bede’s News 16 April 2021
This term we are starting the Youth Alpha Course, designed to get our pupils ready for the world beyond the comfort of the Sixth Form. The course gives pupils a safe space to discuss and ask questions which reflect upon the small everyday challenges and the deep...
Bede’s News 12 March 2021
This Lent Myself, Miss Singleton and her Lower Fifth form are taking part in the Walk for Water challenge for CAFOD, involving walking 10,000 steps each, a day, every day, during Lent…. And we have made it halfway!! Last week In Bede’s News we included the story of...
Bede’s News 5 March 2021
In the absence of the St Joseph’s Penny box this year we are asking pupils to join our siLENT Campaign. This year we are encouraging pupils to spend one hour a day being siLENT. Watch the Campaign Video here. During siLENT time we are inviting pupils to be creative...
Bede’s News 26 February 2021
As a form we have decided to partake in the CAFOD walk for water challenge. During the period of lent we have decided to walk 70,000 steps a day collectively (along with Mrs Meakin and Miss Singleton) in order to raise money for the challenge. This may sound easy but...
Bede’s News 12 February 2021
I was delighted to see pupils and staff get involved with the Siena TikTok competition. Whilst my entry was poor, it is clear that some of our pupils and staff are far more creative and TikTok savvy than myself. Mrs Manning, ever the passionate Design and Technology...
Bede’s News 5 February 2021
On Tuesday 2 February I was proud to have the opportunity to visit Salford Foodbank to drop off various items of food, as well as money I had collected, to support their amazing efforts to help feed hungry families throughout Salford. I asked my neighbours in Monton...
Bede’s News 29 January 2021
This year the school has commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day remotely, focusing not only on the horrors of the genocide of the 1940s but also by exploring the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust’s theme for this year: Be the Light in the Darkness. The lower school learned...
Bede’s News 22 January 2021
Following on from last week here is an update on Ben and Cahner as they battle with Storm Christoph and snow to raise money to buy tablets for Divine Mercy Primary School. They have raised £2070 and are now a third of the way through the challenge. The money raised so...
Bede’s News 15 January 2021
Research has proven that singing promotes health and happiness. Everyone knows how much we enjoy music and performing at St Bede’s. If you would like to take part in singing each week join Miss Smith in the Choir on teams every Thursday 1.30-1.50pm. Students, please...
Bede’s News 8 January 2021
Nurse Taylor, Science Technicians, Administrative Staff and the SLT have been extremely busy this week setting up the Academic Hall as a testing station for our staff and the children of critical workers. Nurse Taylor has ensured that staff involved in the testing...
Bede’s News 18 December 2020
We were inundated with messages this week, describing small acts of kindness from across the Bedian community. Breakfasts in bed, hot cups of tea, phone calls to lonely relatives and clothes donated to charity, to name but a few. The acts varied in type and size, but...
Bede’s News 11 December 2020
Before coming into Teaching, I spent five years as a Design Engineer working for GEC Switchgear, designing equipment for electrical sub stations which was exported all over the world. I decided to give it up to re-train as a Teacher. My first teaching position was at...
Bede’s News 4 December 2020
The Christmas jumper day proved to be a great success. Pupils and parents were asked to bring in luxury food items to make hampers with the aim of giving a gift to struggling families. Pupils and form teachers agreed amongst themselves to bring in items and they put...
Bede’s News 27 November 2020
The Upper Sixth were given a helping hand this week as Mrs Gallagher ran a study skills workshop for them. She explained the importance of recognising what type of learner you were such as Visual (Spatial), Aural (Auditory-Musical), Verbal (Linguistic), Physical...
Bede’s News 20 November 2020
All this week we have been raising awareness of anti-bullying. The theme for this year is “United Against Bullying” to help support this idea the focus for the week during tutor time, PSMEE lessons and year group assemblies has been bullying and how it is important to...
Bede’s News 13 November 2020
Though most of us are well aware of our physical health and we play sport, go for a walk or perform some other physical activity to maintain it, we often neglect to spend the same amount of time on our mental health and wellbeing. Now, more than ever, our mental...
Bede’s News 6 November 2020
The Site Team have been very busy during the half term break. We returned to see a wonderfully updated Our Lady Corridor, a revamped Prep Infant Playground and two new minibuses! Bede's News Nov 6 2020
Bede’s News 16 October 2020
Alex Williams MBE delivered assemblies to three year groups on Friday 16 October as part of Black History Month. Alex, who represented Manchester City 125 times, was the club’s first ever black goalkeeper and now operates as a City in the Community Ambassador. For...
Bede’s News 9 October 2020
We have had a fantastic response to our first charitable house event this year. We asked the pupils to accessorise their uniforms with something yellow, to show our support for Young Minds’ #HelloYellow themed fundraiser event and the response has been wonderful. Our...
Bede’s News 2 October 2020
The Heads of Siena, Magdalene and Campion House issued a warm welcome to our new and returning pupils and staff this week. Via a recorded video, Mr Lee Rodriguez, Mr Davies and Mrs Barber introduced themselves and their houses to all forms across the College. Mr Lee...
Bede’s News 25 September 2020
Yesterday, our school counsellor, Lisa Cameron held an assembly with our year 9 students to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing. Lisa is passionate about children’s mental health and wanted to pass on her knowledge and experience to empower the students...
Bede’s News 18 September 2020
Pupils in the Upper Third have spent time in the Chapel this week focussing on their individuality and uniqueness. Although they have not been able to celebrate the ‘Welcome Mass’, they are working on projects with Mrs Hibbert, College Chaplain, to formally welcome...
Bede’s News 11 September 2020
Congratulations to alumni Deacon David Irwin on his diaconate on 25 July. Deacon David is training to be a priest at the Venerable English College in Rome for the Shrewsbury Diocese. Please continue to pray for him as he begins his ministry and for his ordination next...
Bede’s News 4 September 2020
Thank you to everyone for your kind words of encouragement and support as we begin our new term. I am delighted to welcome everyone back. We are so proud of you all. It is wonderful to see pupils in the playground and visit classrooms where lessons are taking place. I...
Bede’s News GCSE Edition
It was a pleasure to see so many happy faces as the GCSE results were distributed. After the pressures of recent weeks, this talented cohort can look forward to beginning their A level studies having excelled in their examinations. Jessica N scored a perfect 11 grade...
Bede’s News A Level Edition
We were delighted to see this year’s A Level cohort build on their spectacular GCSE results from two years ago. Serena S is one of three students bound for Durham University, having scored A* in Maths, Further Maths, German and Physics. Martha W is to read Medicine at...
Bede’s News 3 July 2020
Here at St Bede’s we are delighted to support Cornerstone and hope that you will take this opportunity to raise money for them, without leaving the comfort of your home. This year’s Big Sleep In is taking place on July 10th and Cornerstone are asking attendees to stay...
Bede’s News 26 June 2020
Music is a huge part of life at St Bede’s College, so whilst in lockdown, some of our singers had the wonderful idea of putting together a ‘Lockdown Concert!’ They also decided to raise money for a local charity called ‘SoundUp Arts’, which brings music to those...
Bede’s News 19 June 2020
Last year, a group of hardy and intrepid young people spent a rather wet and memorable night sleeping out on the Headmaster’s Lawn alongside Mr Lee Rodriguez and Mrs Hibbert in order to raise money for Cornerstone, in conjunction with their annual Big Sleep Out...
Bede’s News 12 June 2020
The Spanish department recently challenged Lower Sixth students to get creative during lockdown and follow instructions in Spanish to create a portrait of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. They have been studying the life and work of the artist for the Cultural...
Bede’s News 5 June 2020
Congratulations to Maria B-M from class L4MRL who has been chosen as a winner in the Mother Tongue Other Tongue Competition on the Other Tongue category for her poem “Montserrat”. This is a multilingual poetry competition that celebrates cultural diversity and the...
Bede’s News 22 May 2020
So as every major sporting event has been cancelled this summer... not for the boys in Upper Third and Upper Fourth who have taken part in a ‘St Bede’s Football Euros’ during their games lessons. Competition has been rife and the race for the top three in each...
Bede’s News 15 May 2020
As part of our online, home learning, some of our pupils have been completing a project which examines careers in the music industry. One of the tasks asked pupils to have a go at mixing tracks and linking records using an online DJ simulation app. Pupils had to...
Bede’s News 7 May 2020
Calling Lower Sixth students wishing to become lawyers or read Law at University. Law is a competitive career and universities are looking for excellent students for their Law degree courses. Usually, Lower Sixth students would be seeking work experience placements...
Bede’s News 1 May 2020
We’re all in need of something to smile about at the moment, and we thought that Lower Seniors might be able to help. We came up with the Spark Joy Challenge and asked our Lower Seniors students to come up with art, music, jokes, images, videos and anything which...
Bede’s News 24 April 2020
Mr Charlie Woan begins his role as the College’s Assistant Head CFA at the beginning of this term. Mr Woan joins the Bedian Family from Wade Deacon High School where he progressed from a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT)in 2002 to a Senior Leader in 2011 and will bring a...
Bede’s News 3 April 2020
On the evening of Thursday 2 April St Bede’s College was floodlit with blue lights as the College shows its support for the NHS and all those who work in hospitals, GP surgeries, clinics and care homes. The NHS and its incredible professionals are at the heart of...
Bede’s News 27 March 2020
It will take much more than schools being closed to stop our fantastic dancers from doing what they love! We have all been taking part in some brilliant online classes, ranging from kitchen ballet, to hip-hop with Josh Pilmore and even learning West End choreography....
Bede’s News 20 March 2020
As I write to you this week, we are in the final hours of the College’s regular operations before we close to pupils for an extended period. You have heard a great many times from me recently, for example regarding the College’s preparations for closure and our plans...
Bede’s News 13 March 2020
A squad of 8 U12/13 footballing geniuses travelled to Sunderland, after previously winning the Manchester and Greater Manchester Futsal tournaments, to represent the North West. The squad started the day with what can only be described as a “MEGA” breakfast from the...
Bede’s News 6 March 2020
Business Students in Lower Fourth and Upper Fourth have secured funding from the Peter Jones Foundation to start up their own businesses. Almost £1000 has been secured in loans split between the 5 budding business teams, following a rigorous business development phase...
Bede’s News 28 February 2020
On the 26 of February, we took part in a BLC (Business Language Champions) event called the International Space Challenge, held at The Manchester Grammar School. During this event, our language and science skills were put to the test. The challenge was to design and...
Bede’s News 14 February 2020
The final of ‘Strictly Bede’s’ was a fun filled and energetic event which was judged by a panel of experts which included Mrs Barber, Mrs Boylan, Mrs Hibbert, Mrs Hughes and Amileigh. Every act was amazing with the dancers performing with grace, style and plenty of...
Bede’s News 7 February 2020
Safer Internet Day aims to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote...
Bede’s News 31 January 2020
The Under 14 Academy boys have been involved in a Holocaust memorial project in conjunction with the Premier League - Holocaust Education Programme. Mr Lee and Ms Whitney have produced informative materials to put the project into a context that the boys could...
Bede’s News 24 January 2020
With the impending International Holocaust Day on Monday 27 January and this year being the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we were very fortunate to have an amazing display on the Kitchener Camp and Jewish refugees in the Second World War. It was...
Bede’s News 17 January 2020
On the 15 of January, we took part in a Modern Foreign Languages drama competition at Cheadle Hulme School, in which we had to create an original piece to perform in a different language. We had prepared for weeks along with two other groups. Then the day came and the...
Bede’s News 10 January 2020
I would like to wish all of you a Happy and a Holy New Year and sincerely hope that you were able to enjoy a relaxing and restorative Christmas period with your loved ones. As always, it gives me great pleasure to be writing to you in early 2020 and at the start of...
Bede’s News 13 December 2019
Last Saturday a West Side Story reunion, the brainchild of Mrs Alderson came together in one exhausting afternoon and evening. Under the musical direction of Mrs Meehan and Bedian Tom Chinnery a choir of thirty five pupils, former pupils and staff performed a minor...
Bede’s News 6 December 2019
Congratulations to Upper Third pupil Louisa K, who has been successful in qualifying for the Irish Dancing World Championships 2020. It was a very proud moment as she came third in the Under 11 North West Regional qualifiers. This was an amazing achievement for Louisa...
Bede’s News 29 November 2019
Congratulations to the U19 netball squad who beat Queen Ethelburgha 57 - 43 in the fourth round of the Smile Independent Schools Netball Cup. They previously beat Ashville 40-31 in round three. Also in the hunt for a trophy are the U16 squad who overcame Wirral...
Bede’s News 22 November 2019
The SBPA Christmas Fair 2019 is now just around the corner! Your child should have brought home an envelope containing £20.00’s worth of raffle tickets. There are 5 tickets in each booklet and each individual ticket is £1.00 each. A large part of the Christmas Fair...
Bede’s News 15 November 2019
With the Academic Hall transformed into New York’s West Side of fire escapes and mean streets, the Jets and Sharks exploded onto the stage with Seamus’ Riff and Amory’s Bernardo leading their troops into a beautifully choreographed turf war. Each actor brought...
Bede’s News 8 November 2019
This morning all the pupils and staff gathered for a Remembrance Day Service in the Sports Hall and the Chapel to remember the fallen. This service is always particularly poignant within the College, as in total one hundred and twenty-three Bedians have fallen in...
Bede’s News 18 October 2019
After an early morning of blowing up balloons and sticking up decorations, face paint and hairspray, the common room was transformed into a sea of pink, as the Sixth Form’s annual pink day was upon us once more! In aid of cancer research, Pink Day aims to raise money...
Bede’s News 11 October 2019
Members of the Prep and College Book Clubs members have been judging the shortlisted books for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2019. The Prize aims to inspire young people to read about science and promotes the writing of excellent, accessible books for...
Bede’s News 4 October 2019
Last week, our Upper Fifth Geographers set off to Betws-y-Coed to complete compulsory fieldwork for their GCSE. Upon arrival at the Rhyd y Creuau Field Studies Centre, students had an introduction to fieldwork techniques and then layered themselves in every waterproof...
Bede’s News 27 September 2019
Bosco House hosted a massive tea party today to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research. This annual event involved pupils and staff from all four houses, Bosco, Siena, Magdalene and Campion who got their baking hats on to produce a massive array of sweet treats to...
Bede’s News 20 September 2019
Over half the cohort of Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth pupils were fascinated by a diverse and dynamic performance of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ on Tuesday evening at the Royal Exchange in Manchester. The modern setting and the casting of both Macbeth and Duncan as women...
Bede’s News 13 September 2019
Last night we were joined by our new Upper Third pupils and their parents for a celebratory welcome Mass, as they begin their journey through the College. The Academic Hall was full to capacity for what was a lovely, happy occasion. The College was once again...
Bede’s News 23 August
We are delighted with the success of our 2019 GCSE cohort and in particular that almost a quarter of all grades awarded were at level 8 or 9 (formerly A*), whilst over two fifths were secured at grade 7 or better (formerly A*- A). There were 90 grade 9 results...
Bede’s News A level 2019
We are thrilled with the level of hard work and university success which we have seen this year. The students’ application to their studies has helped them achieve results that reflect their potential and this has been recognised by universities across the nation. Of...
Bede’s News A Level 2019
I would like to congratulate all of our Upper Sixth students on their achievements in this summer’s A level examinations and I would like to wish them every success for the future. I can state with great confidence on behalf of my colleagues that we will miss you all...
Bede’s News 28 June 2019
‘Brekekekex Koax Koax’ The St. Bede’s Classics Department presented the inaugural Greek Dramatic production this week, the comedic tour de force that is: Aristophanes’ Frogs. The Headmaster’s Lawn resounded to the sound of ancient comedic stylings whilst picnicking on...
Bede’s News 21 June 2019
We were delighted to welcome Bishop Thomas McMahon, former Bishop of Brentwood and a former pupil of the College, to celebrate a Mass for donors to its Bursary Fund. The bishop, who retired in 2014, spoke in his homily of eucharist, hospitality and ethos being at the...
Bede’s News 14 June 2019
St Bede’s College and St Bede’s Prep are delighted to announce that from September, we will see the exciting reintroduction of our girls’ football programmes. With the women’s game growing annually in both popularity and engagement, St Bede’s will provide all of our...
Bede’s News 7 June 2019
Upper Third and Lower Fourth pupils have raised a magnificent total of £700 for Mary’s Meals by reading! They were asked to set themselves a reading challenge and ask family and friends to sponsor them in order to support the charity which provides meals at school for...
Bede’s News 24 May 2019
Congratulations to the U12 Football squad who secured the ESFA Play Station Schools cup at the home of West Bromich Albion, The Hawthorns on Wednesday this week. This well travelled squad have played the majority of their ties away from home , but this journey to The...
Bede’s News 17th May 2019
This summer, a group of our Sixth Form students will be travelling to Lourdes with Salford Diocese to volunteer with the sick and disabled pilgrims; a trip which has proven to be very successful in previous years and promises to be equally fantastic this time round....
Bede’s News 10 May 2019
Lady Milena Grendel Baines MBE visited the College to speak to the Upper Fourth. The Maher Library was packed with students and staff, all of whom sat awestruck as Lady Milena told her story of her experiences as a child refugee aboard the Kindertransport. She was one...
Bede’s News 3 May 2019
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...
Bede’s News 5 April 2019
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...
Bede’s News 29 March 2019
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...
Bede’s News 22 March 2019
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...
Bede’s News 15 March 2019
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...
Bede’s News 8 March 2019
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...
Bede’s News 1 March 2019
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...
Bede’s News 15 February
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...
Bede’s News 8 February 2019
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....
Bede’s News 1 February 2019
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...
Bede’s News 25 January 2019
One of the stars of the Lower Sixth has been making headlines this week, as Lucy Bennett has made it through to the final four of the Spirit of Salford award. Lucy has worked tirelessly through volunteering for one year and four months in her local youth centre to be...
Bede’s News 18 January 2019
Upper Third pupils have been working with Mrs Hibbert and the English Department in support of the work of Fr John Baptist Bashobora, in Mbarara, Uganda. Fr John has over six thousand abandoned or orphaned children in his care and has established a school for them. A...
Bede’s News 11 January 2019
Dear Bedian family, I would like to wish you a very happy New Year and I hope that you all had an enjoyable, holy and restful Christmas period. I am delighted to be writing to you for the first time as the Headmaster of St. Bede’s College and I have been overwhelmed...
St Bede’s Prep Christmas News
The build up to the end of term has been packed with song, dance, film, theatre and entertainment. It all started with the Key Stage One Christmas Concert “Lights…Camel…Action!” The Pupils were delighted to present this year’s production. A glitter ball and disco...
Bede’s News 7 December 2018
On Wednesday, student’s in the Lower Sixth attended the Dorothy Wedgwood (OBE) Christmas Lecture for young people. The annual event aims to inspire students to pursue higher education and eventually a career in Science. This year, we were delighted that the chosen...
Bede’s News 30 November 2018
Geography and Geology A Level students joined forces to attend an Earth Science lecture at Aquinas College in Stockport last Wednesday evening. The lecture was given by Professor Iain Stewart, a professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth and...
Bede’s News 23 November 2018
This year St Bede’s College are taking part in the Shoe Box Appeal for Salford Loaves and Fishes. Each person who goes to the drop in centre on Christmas day will be given this box of simple items to those in most need of our support, who without us, would not get a...
Bede’s News 16 November 2018
A sell out show on every night and a protean range of talent on display made this a quite unforgettable production. The audience were transported to Baltimore, USA in 1962 where one girl is determined to challenge colour segregation in spite of the disapproval of...
Prep 5 World War I Commemoration Assembly
The Prep 5 assembly this year focused on remembrance of those who lost their lives during World War I. The assembly started with a look back on the former pupils of St Bede’s who died during the war. They then presented a piece about Vera Brittain whose diaries as a...
Harvest 2018
Prep 6 led the whole school in this year’s harvest festival celebration, ‘Autumn Harvest’. The assembly used the cultural diversity of the pupils in Prep 6 to showcase how the harvest is celebrated throughout the world. Following a vibrant Bollywood-style opening...
Bede’s News 9 November 2018
On Friday 9 November all the pupils and staff gathered for a Remembrance Day Service. This service is always particularly poignant within the College, as in total one hundred and twenty three Bedians have fallen in service to their country. Many of whom are...
Prep 5 Visit Quarry Bank Mill
As part of their Victorian Topic in history Prep 5 visited Quarry Bank Mill to complement their learning on the lives of working Victorian Children. During the day the children visited the Apprentice House where they learned that Victorian children would start work at...
Prep 1 Visit Delamere Forest
Prep 1 had a fantastic visit to Delamere Forest this week. Children learnt about all the amazing trees within the forest and what they need to grow. We found about the important work that the forestry commission do so successfully to protect the wildlife and the...
Bede’s News 19 October 2018
“Work hard at the thing you love and you will be happy and hopefully successful” was the message from Steve McGarry, BEdian Alumnus 1964 – 1971 on Wednesday evening. Steve is a cartoonist whose work includes the comic strips Badlands, Pop Culture, Biographic,...
Health & Wellbeing Day 2018
The whole Prep School took part in activities for Health and Wellbeing Day 2018. It is the first time the Prep has taken part in such an important date in the calendar. It is important that all the Bedian Community understand the importance of living with a healthy...
Bede’s News 12 October 2018
This week the first of our Upper Fourth Geography classes headed off to Longley Lane Recycling Centre in Wythenshawe, to learn all about how recyclable waste is managed in Greater Manchester. Students listened first of all to a highly informative talk, whereby the...
European Day of Languages
The whole Prep School united in a fun-filled European day of Languages. The children and staff looked fabulous in their colours and costumes from around Europe. Everyone enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the day, celebrating many aspects of European culture...
Bede’s News 28 September 2018
Today Bosco hosted the ‘Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ with an impressive cake sale. Pupils and staff brought in hundreds of cakes to sell. We do not yet have the final total raised, but it looks like we have beaten last year’s figure of £191.00. Mrs...
Bede’s News 21 September 2018
We were very privileged to take an amazing group of Sixth Form students to Lourdes this summer, joining the Salford Diocesan pilgrimage in this the 186th year since Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette. From their arrival at the airport, where they received their...
Bede’s News 14 September 2018
Last night we were joined by our new Upper Third pupils and their parents for a celebratory welcome Mass, as they begin their journey through the College. The Academic Hall was full to capacity for what was a lovely, happy occasion. The College was once again...
Salve
There were lots of nervous smiles and brand new uniforms on the playground on Wednesday morning as the new Academic Year dawned. The start of the new term is often an anxious moment, particularly if you are the only one from your primary school transferring to St...
Love of Learning Art
This term, Prep 4 are on an exciting journey in art, where in each lesson they are inspired by a different artist from around the world. They enjoyed learning about the Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian who was born in the Netherlands. His father was a drawing teacher and...
We are part of a great tradition
When talking about, celebrated every first Thursday of March, it is impossible not to recognise the fundamental role that libraries play in the acquisition of knowledge, becoming the intangible and intrinsic value of any society. Books are the and learning and,...
Life Outside the Classroom
Having fun and learning as a Bedian not only inside the school, but also outside it. Is this possible? Of course it is! We often think that traditional teaching is the only way to learn, but beyond the classroom there are also a thousand ways to do it, even better.
Be Part of the Show
At St. Bede’s, one of our main tasks is to help students in their search for their personal identity, and participation in Drama and Performing Arts is a valuable contribution to this goal.
Keep Moving, the Sky Is the Limit
It is no secret that physical activity brings innumerable benefits, not only for health, but also for the development of the whole person. At St. Bede's we use physical education as a fundamental tool to enable the full growth of students who, regardless of their age...
“Be the Change You Want to See in the World”
Changing the world seems to be beyond our reach, even more so considering the complicated times we are living in
To Be a Great Scientist, To Be a Great Person
You may not have realised or may have forgotten that our school is named after a man whose many admirable qualities and characteristics included being a great scientist. St Bede was one of the greatest scientists of his time and we are delighted to remember him and...
We Celebrate Women’s Achievements
International Women's Day is the perfect occasion to convey to the new generations why it is necessary to respect the differences that complement us and lead us to live in harmony and to the full. The struggle of thousands of women and men over time has allowed us to...