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The magazine of Bredon School, Gloucestershire Issue no 6
Welcome 3 A year of achievement
End of Year 2017/2018 4 It has been a remarkable year at
News round up 14 Bredon and I congratulate the
pupils and dedicated staff team for
Awards & accolades 16 their amazing achievements, both
in and outside the classroom.
Creative curriculum 17
A highlight of the year is Bredon’s
Enrichment activities 20
top ranking for ‘value added’
Trips, adventures and discoveries 28 progress at Post-16, providing
further evidence of the world-
Sports 36 class schooling that characterises
Special events and community involvement 46 this incredible community. To
be the top school out of 4434
The Arts 55 in England and Wales is a
tremendous achievement.
Spotlight on 63
Bredon’s specialist provision
Interviews with Head Students 67
is enhanced by the truly ‘Learning outside the classroom’ lies at the heart of Bredon and I am
School photo 70 phenomenal breadth of activities always delighted by the range of activities and adventures that our
available to pupils, showcased pupils take part in.
In your words 71 in the following pages of The
Bredonian magazine. As Roald Dahl once said: “The more risks you allow children to take,
the better they learn to take care of themselves.” Here at Bredon, we
As we say goodbye to Mr Claeys, believe that outdoor learning and discovery help our pupils develop
who moves to another Cavendish important life skills, confidence and resilience.
Education school in London,
I would like to pay tribute to In true Bredon style, this academic year started with a vigorous 18km
him and the fantastic contribution whole-school walk – which is always a wonderful occasion to spend
he has made during his time time with new classmates and tutors. Throughout the year, there has
as Headteacher. been a constant flow of pupils embarking on all manner of activities,
far and wide. These range from overnight adventures, activity camps
We are delighted to welcome and outdoor trips for our Lower School classes, to Duke of Edinburgh
Mr Oldham who I know will focus Award training expeditions, camps and CCF trips for our older pupils.
on providing an enriched and The pinnacle moment of these activities is seeing our Year 13 students
distinct Bredon education for being awarded their Gold DofE badge at Buckingham Palace.
pupils. I look forward to another
successful year for Bredon. The Bredonian magazine has been produced to give you a flavour of
all the varied and exciting things that happen at Bredon, many of which
happen outside the classroom. We hope you enjoy reading it.
It has been another incredible year at Bredon and it has been a huge
honour to work with such amazing staff and pupils.
Very best wishes,
Aatif Hassan,
Chairman of Governors and
Founder of Cavendish Education
Mr Koen Claeys, Headteacher
Sports
DAY
Our annual Sports Day fell on a
particularly hot and sunny day
in early July. With FAB (Friends
at Bredon) on hand to provide
refreshing cold drinks and cakes
throughout the afternoon, the heat
did not deter our athletes and there
were some excellent results and
performances across all year groups.
Our photographer for the day, Mrs
Haines, captured some great shots
of our young sports people.
get set...go!
Junior Fun Sports Day
On your marks, get set, go! Our Junior
School pupils displayed huge effort and
determination throughout our Junior Fun
Sports Day. Flat, beanbag, backwards
and hoop-skip races proved great fun for
all and it was wonderful to have so many
supporters on the side lines to cheer on
all the keen participants.
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The Royal Three Counties Show category in the One to Watch
in June is always a highlight for 2018 section.
everyone involved in our 35-
acre working farm and is a great Our pupils proudly showed our
opportunity to showcase our livestock and took part in the
pedigree livestock animals, all various parades, including the
of which are fed and cared for Grand Parade, carrying the name
by our pupil helpers. This year boards for different breeds.
we took a selection of Scottish As well as setting up the stalls
Blackface ewes, Badgerface for the livestock and looking
Welsh Mountain sheep and Large after them for three days, pupils
White gilt; we were delighted also enjoyed camping on the
that our Large White gilt won first show ground and taking turns
place in the National Rare and to prepare food for everyone
Minority Breeds Show and was on the BBQ.
also winner of the Modern Breed
Activity Week in June The Juniors enjoyed a great Year 8 visited Stratford-on-
is an eagerly-awaited day of discovery at the West Avon, taking a boat trip
Midlands Safari and Leisure Park, on the River Avon and
event at Bredon which as well as taking part in cycling spending time at a butterfly
sees pupils taking part and climbing activities around sanctuary.
in numerous exciting school.
activities. There Year 11 practised their
Years 7, 8 and 9 enjoyed culinary skills, creating some
were many trips and Residential Summer Camps at delicious Spanish food.
adventures far and wide; Biblins Campsite on the banks
here is a glimpse of some of the River Wye in The Forest
of Dean, experiencing activities
of them. like kayaking, caving, bushcraft,
paddle boarding and abseiling
at Symonds Yat…to name a few.
Year 7 created beautiful silk
banners at Tewkesbury Art
Studios which are now CISCO Academy students
on permanent display in the organised their own LAN party.
Dining Room.
The Sixth Form enjoyed
dry slope skiing and tubing in
Gloucester, crazy golf, Go Ape
in The Forest of Dean, and the
Cotswold Water Park and more Congratulations to Eloise B who
besides. The week was rounded took fourth place in the Junior
off with a pool party in the Pig Handler (age 13-16) class.
glorious sunshine back at Bredon!
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The Ballroom in The Manor by There was live entertainment
the Lake in Cheltenham was throughout the evening, including
the stunning venue for the a magician, casino, music and
Masquerade Ball-themed dancing.
School Prom.
The Prom was a brilliant success
On this glorious Summer’s and thanks must go to FAB who
evening in June, pupils from helped fund the event and also
Years 11, 12 and 13 enjoyed drinks to the Sixth Form students and
and canapes on the terrace, staff who helped to organise the
following by a delicious meal unforgettable evening.
in The Ballroom.
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Founder’s
2 0 1 8 Awards list
Day Years 3-6
Ruby Clutterbuck
Junior School Prize
English
Jamie Elvin
English
Georgie Watkins
Years 7-9
Isobel Watkins
Spanish
Computing Year 7 Most Progress
.
Tomi Osunsami Mathematics Alysia King
Spanish Religious Education
It was a very memorable and inspiring Founder’s Day service which Amelia Collinge
Joe Carter (Year 5)
reflected on another successful year at Bredon and showcased many Geography Science Ivan Barritt
of the highlights and achievements of our pupils and dedicated staff. All Round Behaviour Climber of the Year Music
The Chairman of Cavendish Education, Mr Aatif Hassan, started Samuel Carter Max Reen Harrison Morton Deaville
Computing Computing Year 8 Student of the Year The Webb Happy Cup
proceedings with a warm welcome to everyone. He highlighted the
distinct education that Bredon provides and spoke with passion about Jack Chase Angus Mills Erin Murray
the difference that specialist teaching can make to the lives of our W John Trophy for Diligence Computing Year 8 Most Progress Young Farmer of the Year
young people. Millward Cup for Cross Country
Freddie Soosalu
George Smith
Reading
In the Headteacher’s Report, Mr Koen Claeys reflected on the creativity Technology Metalwork Oscar Priestley
and talents which are evident throughout the school across art, Joseph Woodworth Rugby Player of the Year
photography, woodwork and gardening through to literature, poetry and Maths Meg Coleman
Technology Food Isabella Turner
music. In the spirit of creativity, there were poetry recitals from Izzy W, Aoife Laxton Sportswoman of the Year
Billy T and Meg C, followed by solo singing performances from Harrison Chairman, Aatif Hassan Science Noah Wildenstein
M-D and Ivan B. Guests also enjoyed a performance from Sky R, the Westlake Cup for Endeavour Technology Textile Edward Wong
winner of the 2018 ‘Bredon’s Got Talent’. We were even treated to Computing Year 9 Student of the Year Computing Year 7 Student of the Year
Felix Gilks Most Enthusiastic Outdoor Education
a magic performance by one of our Year 13 leavers, Conner O’N. History Abdul Rashid
Our outgoing Head Boy Callum M and Head Girl Claudia H both gave The Lupton Trophy for All Round Behaviour Toby Williams Wring
Barnaby Morera
Computing Year 9 Most Progress Physical Education
moving speeches about their time at Bredon, reflecting on their fondest Cecelia J John Cup All Round Initiative
memories and recollections of the school. Joe Carter (Year 6) Mitchell Brooker Smith Bruce Peel Doherty
Religious Education Art Athlete of the Year
We welcomed our wonderful guest speaker Mr Adam Hutchinson, Junior Community Services to Boarding
managing director of Gaudio Awards, who gave an incredible speech Tom Forbes William Smith
on his journey to success. He reflected on the difficulties he experienced Coby Baker History Laporte Clay Pigeon Trophy –
Art and Crafts Most Improved Shot
at school due to dyslexia and he shared his experiences of achieving
James Checkley
success through determination and hard work. It was an inspiring Jack Hill Geography
message for everyone. Music Religious Education
Sportsman of the Year
Following the prize giving, the winner of Bredon’s new award ‘The Trophy Jack Gott
Gardener of the Year
for Excellence’ was presented to Lauren H in recognition of her effort Outgoing Head Girl, Claudia H
and dedication to her studies throughout her time at Bredon. Rose Gott Lauren H with ‘The Trophy of Excellence’ and Mr Claeys (left) and guest speaker Mr Hutchinson (right)
Lucy Bliss Trophy for Perseverance
Jessica Creed
The Happy Cup
Rebeccah Wall
Junior Farm Club
Harvey Tennant
Junior Sportsman of the Year
Peter Mannion
Forest School Junior Award
Dexter Martin
Junior Swimming Champion
Harry Taylor
Junior Athlete of the Year
Hugo Cheney
Junior Cross Country Champion
Charley Allen
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Matthew Mannion
Junior Sporting Achievement outside school
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Awards list E X A M R E S U L T S
Years 10-13 . .
Harry Orme Jack Ratcliffe Maddie Bue
English Elizabeth Brown Prize for Sports Woman of the Year
Young Farmer’s Cup Most Improved Artist
Archie York
Charlie Dickie Harrison Morton Deaville Abbot Trophy –
Science BTEC Level 2/GCSE Music Performance All Round Contribution to Sport
The Houldsworth Cup –
David Hird George Waterfield Sportsman of the Year
Geography Engineering Our students were congratulated once Mr Claeys commented:
James Redstone again for their performance in the Summer
Freddie Harper
Mark Blenkensop
OCR Level 2 Business
The Fielding Cup for Cricket 2018 A level and Level 3 results. “Bredon’s impressive examination
Mathematics
Most Improved Rugby Player David Hird results are a credit to our hard-
Callum Sturge The Moprac Cup – Senior Cross Country
Technology - Wood Callum Gray Sporting Achievement Outside of School BTEC students achieved a 100% working pupils and our dedicated
The Betty Thomas Cup for
Harry Plant Public Speaking Jacob Kelly pass rate, and at A level, 100% of teaching staff. These results show
Clay Pigeon Shooting – Best Gun
Technology – Engineering
Community Service to Tyndale House
Samuel Morton pupils achieved grades A*-C. 63% the progress and commitment
The Matthew Cup for Initiative Olivia Lowe
Most Improved Shooter of the Year of pupils achieved A*-B grades, each of our students has made
Ben Bailey
Technology - Food
Flo Ellis
which is an increase of nearly in their learning journey whilst
Community Services to Millicent House Harry Plant
Tom Hobbs
Most Improved Climber of the Year 20% compared to last year. at Bredon.”
Conner O’Neil
Elizabeth Jay Prize for English Endeavour Community Service to Stable House Miguel Juliano Sola
Rugby Player of the Year
Elizabeth Rowe George Stead There were some outstanding individual One week later, the school celebrated
Spanish 6th Form All Round Effort Charlie Wilkins
performances: another set of superb GCSE and BTEC
Year 11 Photography Climber of the Year results in both the old style and the new,
Henry Howard
Ziggy Ward The Talbot Trophy for Endeavour Federico De Rosa Tom F achieved A* in Photography A Level more challenging GCSE qualifications.
History Football 1st XI Player of the Year and A* in Art & Design A Level, together Across BTEC Level 2 subjects, a 100% pass
Fallon Barlow rate has been achieved and 62% of GCSE
Callum Morris
with a BTEC in Business.
Samuel Thomas Work Experience
Science Level 3 Kayaker of the Year results were at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C).
Harrison Morton Deaville The Harris Twig – Swimmer of the Year Charlotte F was awarded a Distinction in
Millie Simpkins The Webb Happy Cup Chariots of Fire her BTEC for Sport. She also achieved a B Spanish and Religious Education
Asdan COPE
Eddie Eggington
in Photography A Level as well as gaining performed particularly well, with 100%
Cache Childcare Samuel Thomas
Stockman of the Year David Allen Cup Overall Achievement a Business BTEC. of pupils achieving grades 9 - 4 (A* -
Rachel Higgins C). 92% of Photography students were
Mathematics A Level
Joshua Robson Bruce Y achieved an A in Maths A Level and also awarded grades 9 - 4 (A* - C), with
CISCO Academy GCSE Student of the Year
was awarded Merit in both his BTECs for Geography achieving 83%. All pupils who
Tim Metcalf
(IT Essentials) The Houseman Cup for Greatest
Business and Applied Science. studied for their BTEC Level 2 Certificate
The Gomery Trophy – Lauren Murray Contribution to House
OCR Level 3 Business in Agriculture all passed with Merits. There
CISCO Academy GCSE Student of the Year Rachel Higgins Our CISCO Academy also saw some
(Cabling Course) were some impressive individual successes:
Jack McCune Sharp excellent results with a number of students
The Odyomo Cup for Effort Richard Goodard securing further education and useful work Lauren H achieved seven GCSEs ranging
Samuel Morton
CISCO Academy GCSE Award for Best Thomas placements. from 8-5 (A* - C) and also two BTECs
Alan Cyusa Overall Progress
Year 10 Artist qualifications.
Jason Au
Callum Morris Jarrett
Harrison Warner CISCO Academy 6th Form Level 3 Student David H achieved eight GCSEs at grade
Year 10 Photography of the Year Sam Bethel A* - C, including an A* for English Literature
Kayaker of the Year Dowdeswell
Samuel Bethell and a Merit for his BTEC in Engineering.
Year 11 Artist Max Von Hagen
CISCO Academy 6th Form Level 3 Award Edward C achieved nine GCSEs at grade
Elizabeth Rowe for Best Overall Progress Duke of Edinburgh 8 - 4 (A* - C), including an A* in Religious
Spanish
Year 11 Photography Joshua Petersen
Education.
Jack McCune
CISCO Academy 6th Form Level 2 Student The John Brown Cup for
Jack Ratcliffe of the Year Duke of Edinburgh Achievement
6th Form Photography
Jake Wright Callum Grey
Tom Finn CCF Uniformed Public Service D of E – Gold
6th Form Artist The Bateman Cup for Services to Rugby
Photographer of the Year Charlie Dickie
Charles Yolland D of E – Silver
Lauren Hayward Physical Education
Artist of the Year Olivia Lowe
Agriculture Btec Charlotte Fry D of E - Bronze
OCR Sport Level 3
Senior Hockey Player of the Year
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Ranked Number 1 Ranked in Top 20
for ‘Value Added’ Independent Schools
In January we were ranked (with small Sixth Forms)
number one out of 4,434 schools According to The Daily
and colleges in England for ‘value Telegraph’s league table of
added’ for students aged 16 to independent schools with small
18 years. Our top ranking is based sixth forms (under 25 students)
on Department for Education for 2018 A Level results, we
figures which show how much ranked 19th in the UK compared
progress A Level students at to other schools with similarly
Bredon made between the end sized sixth forms. Mr Claeys
of key stage 4 and the end of comments: “As a small, specialist
their A Level studies, compared to school our tailored approach
In our recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report we were
similar students across England. enables all our students to make
awarded the highest possible grades in all categories. We were judged
as ‘Excellent’ in both the quality of Pupil Achievement and Pupil This is a remarkable achievement progress in a way best suited
Personal Development following the inspection that took place on and recognises the high quality to their individual learning style.”
25 to 27 September. Inspectors found that “the quality of the pupils’ of our specialist teaching and
academic and other achievements is excellent” and that “pupils are learning approach. Just as
performing above, or well above, expectations for their abilities”. importantly, it also pays tribute
to all our hard working and
Mr Claeys was delighted with the inspectors’ findings and commented:
tenacious students who show
huge determination to succeed.
“The report captures very well our distinct approach to
teaching and our wonderful supportive atmosphere. Our top position provides an
The inspectors found that ‘pupils’ progress and excellent endorsement for the Top for Dyslexia Students
distinct and tailored education
attainment are excellent in relation to their start points’ we offer our students. Following our wonderful set of A Level results
which is exactly our mission at Bredon.” last Summer, we were delighted to appear as
the highest-ranking specialist dyslexia school in
The inspectors also paid tribute to our committed staff, extensive the UK in a league table published by The Times
curriculum, wide-ranging extra-curricular programme and wonderful newspaper on 27 August 2018.
pastoral care. We were especially pleased that the strength of our
community has been recognised, with the inspectors noting that The Times compiled its table based on A Level, IB and Pre-U
“pupils accept their own and each other’s strengths and weaknesses… results supplied by the Independent Schools Council. Bredon
creating a strong, caring community” and ”pupils’ respect for and School was ranked 126th out of all independent co-educational
acceptance of diversity are hallmarks of the school”. This report schools across the UK, appearing as the top-ranking specialist
confirms that what we offer here, both in and outside of the classroom, dyslexia school.
is very special and of the highest standard.
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BREDON SCHOOL PHOTO
CREATIVE CURRICULUM
ISA Award 2018 for
Excellence in the Fine Arts
In November we were thrilled to
win the prestigious Independent
Schools Association (ISA) Award
for Excellence and Innovation in
the Fine Arts 2018 in recognition
of our innovative teaching
techniques and opportunities
to enhance pupils’ learning
in the Arts.
One of the renowned strengths
of our Fine Arts learning
environment is our investment
in the latest technology to Lemon batteries Celebrating the periodic table
enhance learning. Steered Year 8 scientists created lemon To mark the 150th anniversary of the periodic
by our Head of Photography batteries, managing to produce table by Russian scientist Mendeleev, Mrs
and Art, Mrs Haines, we have 1.75 volts by joining their lemon Weston and Year 10 chemists celebrated
replaced traditional sketch batteries together. with periodic table bingo, quizzes and an
books with an on-line blogging aptly-decorated birthday cake!
platform as the main learning
resource for our photography
students. This is extremely
beneficial for those students
with dyslexia and other specific Ecosystem in a shoebox
learning profiles as it can work
We have some keen
in tangent with software and
environmentalists among us
assistive learning technology.
as demonstrated by our Year 7
You can see examples of
geographers when they created
our pupils’ wonderful art and
their own ‘Ecosystem in
photography on pages 55-60
a shoebox’.
of this magazine.
BSA’s Wellbeing Award Worcestershire Education Hat business proposals
2019 Awards 2019
Year 10 marketing and enterprise
In recognition of our focus In May we heard we were students really entered into
on wellbeing and building one of three schools to be the spirit of things with their
resilience among our pupils, shortlisted for the Independent coursework to put together a
we scooped the coveted School of the Year in the business proposal for a hat!
Boarding Schools’ Association Worcestershire Education
(BSA) Wellbeing Award 2019. Awards, run in conjunction with Motte and Bailey castles
This Award, which singles out the University of Worcester.
schools that enhance self- These awards recognise and Learning about the Norman Conquest in History inspired our
esteem and promote healthy celebrate the achievements, Year 7 historians to design and create their own motte and bailey
Finalist in SoGlos Awards castles, using all type of materials including grass
choices for physical activity passions and dedication that
and diet, highlighted our new exists in educational settings. and plasticine.
We were thrilled to be a finalist
‘Move it Monday’ programme. At the time of The Bredonian in the ‘Independent School
This sees every pupil enjoying going to press, we had not of the Year’ category in the
a range of beneficial activities heard if we’d won…but we had SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle
to kick start the week and everything crossed! Awards 2019. These awards
promote wellbeing including seek to recognise the best of
mindfulness, yoga, gardening, the best across Gloucestershire,
walking and dance sessions. and we were delighted to be
one of only seven schools to
Mr Claeys was delighted to make it as a finalist in a very
receive the Award trophy at strong field.
the BSA Conference for Heads
Dinner in London in May.
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W O R L D B O O K D A Y B R E D O N
P O E T
L A U R E A T E
Congratulations to Tim M who won the school competition to become Bredon’s Poet
Laureate. Tim’s beautiful poem was based on the theme of peace, tolerance and
friendship, linking to the commemoration of the end of the Great War in November. In
keeping with a Poet Laureate’s duties, Tim has written other poems throughout the
school year to celebrate main events.
Peace, Tolerance, Friendship
With tolerance comes peace
The Juniors got into the literary
spirit and dressed as their favourite
book characters to mark World With peace comes friendship
Book Day in March. Gangsta
Granny, Fantastic Mr Fox, the Cat And friendship kills war
in the Hat and Podkin One-Ear
were particularly popular!
So the question is: Why don’t we show these more?
But the reality is, we don’t show them enough
We are supposed to show friendship to our neighbours
Yet we just hope they don’t ask us for favours
Therefore we need to remind each regularly of these values
And ourselves even more
With tolerance comes peace
With peace comes friendship
And friendship kills war
18 Creative curriculum Creative curriculum 19This year we have welcomed Away from the Farm, many pupils
several new arrivals to the School volunteer to help out at different
Farm including our new South agricultural shows with Jenny,
Devon Bull, Brookin Celtic Prince 3 our Farm Manager and Mr James,
(known as Prince), a large litter of Head of Land Based Studies.
piglets, and lots of newborn lambs In addition to the Three Counties
which really drew the crowds Show, where we showed our
at school and at CountryTastic! Badgerface ewe and yearlings
and Large White gilt, we also
attended the Moreton-in-March
Show with some of our pedigree
sheep. Well done to Tom F who
competed in the Young Handlers
class and received a special
rosette.
We enjoyed a successful North
Somerset Show in May where
three of our Badgerface ewes
came 2nd, 3rd and 4th in their
class. Well done to Erin M who
came 4th in the Young Handlers
12-16 age group.
The Farm is a thriving workplace
but it is also a relaxing place for
pupils to unwind, away from the
pressures of the classroom. All
pupils up to Year 9 spend at least
one hour each week on the Farm,
gaining practical knowledge of
animal and plant husbandry and
countryside skills. Older pupils
can then opt to study BTECS
and subjects in Agriculture,
Countryside and Environment,
Land-based Studies and Care
of Farm Animals.
20 Enrichment activities Enrichment activities 21Our Year 7s had a great Overnight
Adventure at the Cranham Scout
Centre in March and April, taking
part in orienteering to improve
their map skills, den building,
bushcraft, team challenges, hiking,
night walks on Cranham Common
and camp fires. Perhaps the most
Learning outside
fun team challenge involved
the classroom getting ‘Nick the Stick’ safely along
is a hallmark of the course of the stream!
Bredon and our
pupils gain a sense
of achievement
through adventure,
both off site and in
the school grounds.
The Wilderness Centre in
The Forest of Dean made a
great venue for the Overnight
There are just too many Adventure in the Autumn term
wonderful Outdoor for our Year 8s. They enjoyed
Education experiences crate stacking, working as a team
to mention, but here is to build as high as they could.
just a flavour of the fun Pupils also enjoyed an action
and learning that our packed stay at Viney Hill in The
pupils had this year. Forest of Dean, having fun with
orienteering, low ropes, tunnels
and mini zip, as well as a camp
fire and night walk.
Our Year 9 students enjoyed
a great overnight adventure
at Aztec Upton Warren in
September, taking part in a range
of teamwork activities including
climbing up wooden poles
(known as Jacob’s Ladder) and
the Ship’s Mast.
In timetabled Outdoor
Education lessons, pupils up
to Year 9 enjoyed kayaking,
archery, climbing, cycling,
orienteering and more besides.
22 Enrichment activities Enrichment activities 23Our Forest School is the ideal place for our Juniors
to gain hands-on learning in the woodland and
natural environment and they spend two hours
a week learning many new practical skills.
Under supervision they have Another highlight was making
been learning how to light fires bows and arrows from hazel
and make campfires, as well wood, putting them to the test
as basic cooking skills, such as by firing the arrows at a target on
making delicious hot chocolate the tree. Pupils even prepared
and pancakes on Pancake Day! for Christmas in Forest School,
They also picked blackberries making wonderful festive
and apples from the grounds decorations out of mistletoe,
S C H O O L to make delicious fruit tea, and yew branches, pine cones and
made edible sparklers for bonfire feathers found in the forest.
night, dipping breadsticks into
melted chocolate and then
covering them with sprinkles.
Making dens out of hazel and
wood results in hours of fun
games and free play in the
Forest School. It’s a great place
to relax and play imaginatively
with friends or just spend some
precious moments unwinding
and becoming absorbed in your
own thoughts.
24 Enrichment activities Enrichment activities 25From Year 10 upwards, pupils have the opportunity to be part of our Each year, an increasing number
thriving Combined Cadet Force (CCF) which has grown to over 30 of pupils sign up for the Duke of
in number. As well as weekly training sessions, the CCF performed Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)
duties at the school’s special service to mark the centenary at Bronze, Silver and Gold level.
of the end of WW1 and also took part in the local Tewkesbury It has been wonderful to see
Remembrance Parade. seven Bredon pupils complete
their Gold award this year and
Back in November some of the Cadets relished the opportunity attend award ceremonies at royal
to take part in a mountaineering adventure training weekend in palaces in London.
Snowdonia, and earlier this year Mr Lister took some intrepid Cadets
to Scotland on a winter mountaineering trip. They were based in
Glenmore in the Cairngorms and learnt useful winter skills and had
the chance to climb ridges and gullies in the Northern Corries.
Seven of our Gold group took
part in a three-day practice
expedition in the Brecon
Beacons, trekking a total of
54kms, before successfully
completing their final 80km
expedition at Hadrian’s Wall in
September. What a feat!
Our Silver DofE pupils
completed a two-night practice
Pictured here expedition in the Forest of Dean,
is Sam M, successfully navigating their way
our Head Boy, on a 25 mile trek and camping
who went to and cooking in advance of
Buckingham successfully completing their
Palace in May final expedition in March.
Year 9 Bronze training took
place in the Forest of Dean
where the group walked from
Canop Ponds to The Wilderness
Centre, working on navigation
skills in preparation for the final
assessment in June.
26 Enrichment activities Enrichment activities 27A group of 21 students ventured City, the palatial heart of China, of the journey: The Yangtze River
to China during October half term and the Summer Palace in Cruise. Spectacular scenery along
on a fantastic trip organised by northwest Beijing also proved the Yangtze and its tributary
Mrs Haines. Starting their tour amazing. The group marvelled was enjoyed by all, and the
in Beijing, the group visited the at the Great Wall of China and evening entertainment on the
Olympic Stadium, the beautiful enjoyed incredible views before river cruise was great fun. The
Beihei Park and then spent the travelling by overnight sleeper group then took a Bullet train
evening in the culturally-rich to Xian. The Terracotta Army, (which has a top speed of 217
Hutong area, enjoying traditional considered one of the greatest mph!) to Shanghai, and before
Chinese shops and vibrant street archaeological sites of the world, flying home, enjoyed visiting the
life, and eating a meal cooked by was next on the itinery followed Yuyuan Gardens, Jade Buddha
a local family in their home. by a Xian city night tour and then Temple and the Science and
a bike ride on Xian City Wall. Technology Museum. Thank
Other highlights included After a short internal flight the you to Mrs Haines for organising
Tienanmen Square where the pupils arrived at Chongqing, a such a fantastic, educational
group was bombarded with major inland port in southwest opportunity for the pupils. What
requests to pose for photos by China, to embark on the last leg a trip!
Chinese tourists! The Forbidden Bredon’s wonderful tour guide,
Lucia, was a huge help on the trip
CHINA TRIP
OCTOBER 2018
21 STUDENTS
28 Trips, adventures and discoveries Trips, adventures and discoveries 29T R I P T O
L E C O R B I E R Our skiers had a wonderful week of skiing in Le
Corbier, enjoying spectacular alpine scenery and
good skiing conditions with sunny, clear skies. The
days were spent very energetically on the slopes and
in Ski School. After skiing the group enjoyed the open
air heated swimming pool, sledging or just relaxing
by the fire back at the hotel. Everyone had a fantastic
week and luckily there were no injuries!
S I X T H F O R M
To kick off the new academic year, the Sixth Formers travelled
to The Wildness Centre in The Forest of Dean for a three-day
residential stay. Designed to help the students gel and get to
know one another better, the action-packed programme pushed
everyone out of their comfort zone. The group was challenged with
problem solving tasks and team building exercises, all designed
to test their leadership skills. Everyone participated with great
enthusiasm and the new students got involved from the very
outset. Highlights included abseiling and designing the ultimate
egg ‘capsule’ for dropping safely from the roof!
30 Trips, adventures and discoveries Trips, adventures and discoveries 31G E O G R A P H Y H I S T O R Y T R I P
A U S C H W I T Z -
B I R K E N A U
Slapton Sands in Devon North Wales River Churn
Our Year 13 and 11 geographers North Wales was the destination In January our Year 9 pupils
enjoyed a four-day field trip to the for our Year 8 and 9 geographers enjoyed mild and rain-free days
Field Studies Centre near Slapton who enjoyed a three-day measuring the River Churn as
Sands in Devon. As part of an expedition to explore glacial part of their Drainage Basin
investigation and project for A landforms, hydro power topic. From the source at Seven
level and IGCSE, pupils collected generation and ‘Bounce Below’ Springs, the group successfully
data from the shingle beach, and (an underground trampoline park measured three sites and
also learnt about erosion, geology located in a slate mine). Pupils collected data for river gradient,
and sea defences along the South experienced a walk up the Aber cross-section, velocity and load
Devon coast. Valley to Aber Falls and a visit to analysis. Our pupils developed
the Slate Museum in Llanberis. their practical skills and clearly
relished joining in and getting
their hands and feet wet!
As part of the Lessons from The project aims to promote
Auschwitz project by the knowledge and awareness of
Holocaust Educational Trust, the Holocaust and as part of the
Joe B and Ziggy W, two of our visit, they took part in a moving
A level historians, together with memorial service held by a rabbi.
Mr Allison and Mr Chance, visited With an early start and late
Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former return, it was a long and, at times,
Nazi death camp in Poland. challenging day, but a rewarding
one that the students will always
remember.
32 Trips, adventures and discoveries Trips, adventures and discoveries 33M I N D F U L N E S S In May Mr Wood and Ms Swait took ten students from different year S T U D E N T S
R E T R E A T groups to the Gower in South Wales to experience a Mindfulness Retreat L E A R N T A
R A N G E O F
During the two days, pupils All the practices were designed M I N D F U L N E S S
learnt a range of mindfulness to give pupils some useful P R A C T I C E S
practices for sleep, anxiety, mindfulness techniques to
relationships and many more allow them to be more aware
applications, enabling them to of how their minds manage and
bring mindfulness into everyday process everyday activities and
life. In a variety of outdoor experiences throughout the day.
settings, including the beach,
coastal paths and woods, pupils
spent valuable time focusing on
physical and mental exercises
and were able to walk, watch,
listen and surf in conjunction with
mindfulness.
“Our intention is to make
our pupils aware that
society today pushes them
constantly into thinking
mode and it is this that can
cause the sleep and anxiety
type issues. By experiencing
periods of time where we
push them into sensing
mode, pupils can see that
their minds stop racing and
life becomes easier and far
more enjoyable.”
Mr Wood
Bredon’s Wellbeing
and Mindfulness Officer
34 Trips, adventures and discoveries Trips, adventures and discoveries 351ST XV U16
SENIOR NETBALL V KINGHAM SCHOOL
There was superb team work The team won against Bowbrook
displayed at the 1st XV match with a score of 42-12. Jake W
against Kingham School with scored 4 tries and won Man of
Bredon winning 55-19. Ben R won the Match. It was a fantastic
Man of the Match, scoring a hat
trick of tries.
display of teamwork and
individual skill that gained the
convincing win; Jake was cutting
NETBALL
Our Senior team also won against through the defence at will with
Sibford School with a score of his speed and agility. Senior Netball
24-10. All the players performed The Senior Girls Netball played
brilliantly. Sam C was Man of
the Match; his support play was U14 Kingham A and lost 5-4, then
played Kingham B and lost 8-1.
outstanding with great tackling. All players showed grit and
The first match was played determination but were unable
against Bowbrook when Bredon to convert the effort into enough
lost 35-5. It was a very well goals. The Player of the Match
played match and Will S won was Isabella T.
Man of the Match, also scoring
RUGBY
In their match against John
his first try for the school and
Kyrle High School, the Senior
hard work rate.
Girls Netball team won 8-2.
The Players of the Match were
Isabella T and Grace C.
U14 Netball
The U14 team lost their first match
of the season against Bowbrook.
The Player of the Match was Ellie
H and the Most Improved Player
was Ruby C. They played further
matches against John Masefield,
John Kyrle and Bowbrook again.
As the season progressed, so did
the scores.
FOOTBALL
Senior Football rate across the team and good
The Senior Football team played strong passing and creativity.
Bowbrook and drew 0-0. Well The defence was very strong and
done to Dylan K who was resolute throughout the game.
Player of the Match. Bredon was
the more dominant team and U16 Football Tournament
unlucky not to get the win. The The U16 Football team (photoed)
team had higher amounts of went to Nottingham University
Sevens for an ISA Football 6-a-side
The U16 Rugby 7s team played possession and more shots on
goal. This was a great start to the tournament. They played 5 group
in an ISA tournament in March. matches and won 2, drew 2 and
The team played in a three team season.
lost 1. The team then qualified for
league and qualified for the bowl U14 Football the trophy semi-final which they
league. Bredon won three out of The team played Arnold Lodge lost 1-0. However, they won their
four games and became bowl U14 and came away with a 5-2 3rd/4th playoff game to finish
champions. It was a fantastic win. Matthew C scored another 3rd in the trophy section. It was a
tournament and the boys fully hat trick, making that 10 goals in 3 fantastic day for the boys in their
deserved the bowl title. Jake W games. This was the best display brand new kit.
scored 5 tries and Ben R and of the season, with high work
Charles Y both scored 2. Well
played team.
36 Sports Sports 37Senior Girls Hockey
The team drew 2-2 in a well
played match against John Kyrle
ATHLETICS
High School in October. The There has been lots of success Jake W
match displayed one of the best
HOCKEY
at the athletics stadiums this 1st in javelin with a pb of 42.35m
hockey performances from a Summer. A small team of
Bredon team in recent years with pupils headed to Cheltenham’s Eddie E
accurate and well timed passes. Prince of Wales Stadium in 1st in shot put and 2nd in discus
Emily K was Player of the Match. May to compete in the South
Worcestershire District Trials. Emily K
1st in shot put
There were five athletes who
U16 Girls Hockey secured first or second place Tyrone M
The girls had a great match performances, giving themselves 2nd in javelin
against Bowbrook, demonstrating the opportunity to be selected
excellent teamwork and winning for the District Team to compete Alan C
2-1. Congratulations to Olivia L who at the Hereford and Worcester 1st in javelin
was voted Player of the Match. County Championships:
U14 Girls Hockey
The first match of the season for
the U14s resulted in a 2-2 draw
SNR | U16 | U14 An away match at John Kyrle
ended as a 3-2 loss after
against Bowbrook. Paige J was
Player of the Match.
dominating the possession and
scoring in the first half. As the The team played two matches
opposition changed their tactics against Kingham Hill School,
and playing positions, we were losing against their A team by
too slow to react and allowed 2-0. The Player of the Match was
them back into the game. It Sara W. They drew against the B
was a 2-2 draw until the final team 0-0 and Aoife W was Player
two minutes where some quick of the Match. The development
thinking and a bit of luck allowed in both skills and confidence
John Kyrle to find the back of our on an astroturf playing surface
net. A great game and Player of were fantastic. The resilience
the Match was Grace C. to continue, despite injuries,
showed great determination.
CROSS COUNTRY
A group of runners competed in Great team spirit was on display At the County trials there was
the ISA South West Cross Country at our annual Interhouse Cross further success for Jake W who
Trials in January. There were Country event in March with will now hopefully be selected
some notable performances and teams (comprised of staff and to represent the County at the
congratulations to the following pupils) from different houses Regional Trials in Birmingham.
pupils who qualified for the competing against each other.
National Finals by placing in the The winner of the race was Sharp A coach full of pupils headed
top ten for their event: Freddie S, house with a sprint finish from to Exeter in June for the ISA
MULTIPLE SUCCESSES
Matthew M, Hugo C, Maddox C Mr Edwards. However, Thomas South West Regional Athletics
and Erin M. house won overall for teamwork. Trials. After a long journey they
were ready to compete and
At the ISA National Cross Country again came back with a clutch of
event in Warwickshire, Erin M successes. Jake W (javelin), Eddie
came 48/66, Maddox C came E (shot put), Georgia W (1500m),
31/70, Matthew M came 25/67 Ruby C (discus) and Matthew
and Hugo C came 52/67. Well M (600m) were all selected to
done for completing their races represent the South West and
on a hot day, in very fast times. compete in the ISA National
Athletics finals in Birmingham
in June.
Maddox C at the ISA National Cross Country
38 Sports Sports 39With our own 9 metre climbing
wall, it’s no surprise that climbing
ACHIEVING RESULTS
has become hugely popular
at Bredon. Regular lessons
and practice sessions as part
of Outdoor Education classes,
Climbing Club, and Sports
sessions at Redpoint Climbing
Centre, provide a range of
opportunity for everyone.
CLIMBING
Twelve schools across six counties With our own shooting ground,
INTER-SCHOOL CLIMBING
took part in Bredon’s first Inter- clay pigeon shooting is a
school Climbing Challenge in timetabled option. Pupils have
October at Redpoint Climbing achieved excellent results in The
Centre in Worcester. In the first Schools Challenge (TSC) and
climbing competition of its kind other national competitions.
in the region, over 60 enthusiastic Highlights include:
climbers aged from 15 to 18 took
part in competitive bouldering,
CHALLENGE
speed and top rope climbing
competitions. With climbing being
a new sport at the Tokyo 2020
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Olympics, this event was designed
to be similar to what we expect The Senior Team came first in Georgie W is a County shooter
to see on the TV next summer. the TSC Oxford at The Oxford and was runner up in the National
Gun Company in March, scoring Inter County English Skeet
Following the success of the 211/250; Ben R finished Senior Championships in October.
event, Bredon will be hosting Gun High. Congratulations to
its next inter-school Climbing Olivia L, Sam M, Ben R, Jason A
Competition in November 2019, and David E
supported for the first time by the
Independent Schools Association The team came second in the
(ISA). TSC University Challenge. Olivia L
finished Senior Ladies High Gun Olivia L came first in the Senior Ladies in
A climbing team also took part in the William Powell Clay Pigeon Shooting
with a score of 95/100. Competition in May
an independent schools climbing
competition at Rockstar Climbing At the William Powell Clay Pigeon
Centre in Swindon where the team Shooting in May, the Senior Team
competed against 153 students came first. Olivia L won Senior
from 18 schools. This was the Girls High Gun and Overall High Eloise B won the TSC April Clay
team’s first external competition, Gun with an excellent 55/60. The Shooting series at the Oxford Gun
and they did really well, coming Junior Team came a very credible Company with 47/50.
12th out of 31 teams. fourth in their first competition.
International achievements
Mitchell B-S represents England
on the English National Olympic
Skeet Shooting Senior team. He
competed in his first international
competition, the Malaga Grand
Prix Olympic Skeet in January.
Mitchell also came third in the
English Open and second in the
English Grand Prix. He will be Thanks to The Oxford Gun
shooting for Great Britain in the Company and Browning for
Junior Olympic Skeet World Cup sponsoring equipment for
in Suhl, Germany in July. our pupils.
40 Sports Sports 41SCHOOL SPORT TEAMS 2018-19
First XV Rugby Team U14 Rugby Team
U13 Football Team Senior Netball Team
Senior Rounders Team U14 Rounders Team
First XI Football Team U14 Football Team
42 Sports Sports 43SCHOOL SPORT TEAMS 2018-19
U14 Netball Team First XI Hockey Team
Bredon hosted its for Stourport Hockey
annual Colours Club and enjoyed
Dinner in June to many successes.
celebrate team and In addition to
individual successes his coaching
in sport. It was a commitments,
fantastic evening of Mark has recently
celebration; pupils gone back to
U14 Hockey Team Senior Shooting Team collected colours playing the game
and trophies; and represented
captains made England in the
their speeches; and Over 35s World
the coaching staff Cup in 2018.
wished the pupils
continued success Pupils asked Mark
with their sporting whether playing
activities and or coaching was
passions. better. Mark responded that playing sport is better
due to the friends you make playing in a team and
Many pupils were recognised for their successes the sense of commitment you have to your team
Order a team photo and contribution to sport and were awarded full – you don’t want to let them down. However, Mark
or half colours and sports trophies. Jake W was admitted that coaching has made him a better
These photographs have been reproduced with
awarded Bredon’s coveted ‘Abbott Trophy for player because he has a much better understanding
the kind permission of Academy Portraits and
Outstanding Contribution to School Sport’. of the game. Mark’s take home message for the
can be ordered by visiting:
pupils was that no matter what you do, be a part
This year the guest speaker was Mark Moss, the of sport and enjoy it.
www.academy.gotphoto.co.uk/login current England Men’s Over 35s Hockey coach,
Use login code BREDONTEAMS19 who has also coached the Welsh Ladies team at the
Commonwealth Games. Before finding his passion
Junior Shooting Team for coaching Mark played National League Hockey
44 Sports Sports 45Malvern Autumn Show
Our pupil helpers, Eddie E, Record crowds and sunshine
Peter M and Matthew M did a contributed to a really great
wonderful job of talking to visitors Malvern Autumn Show in
about the farm and proudly September.
showed off some of our sheep
and lambs. Bredon was the sponsor of the
World of Animals area, where
We had visits from BBC presenter
Jenny, our Farm Manager, helped
Adam Henson as well as Kate Clark
by Eddie E, showed some of our
from BBC Radio Gloucestershire
farm animals. Our stand in the
who interviewed Peter for a feature
Family Green also attracted many
that was aired on Easter Day. We
visitors who wanted to hear more
ran a popular pony colouring
about life at Bredon, taste our
competition and quiz to link in with
apple juice and take part in our
CountryTastic’s theme this year of
apple colouring competition.
‘Horses and Ponies’. We had some
fabulous entries!
We enjoyed a visit from the
President of the Three Counties
Showground, Lt Col. Patrick
Holcroft, Lord Lieutenant of
Worcestershire.
We took a stand at this year’s CountryTastic
at the Three Counties Showground during the
Easter holidays and show visitors were very
interested to learn about our School Farm
and how it forms part of our pupils’ weekly
curriculum.
46 Special events and community involvement Special events and community involvement 47Pupils began planting seeds for Their creative design included The garden was built using a lot
their garden earlier in the year ‘guests’ (scarecrows based on of recycled/upcycled materials,
and were also busy in Design and Disney characters) and a central including pallets to form sub
Technology lessons creating and water feature around which was structure and planters, a large
building the outline of the garden. some planting to represent the barrel for the water tank, old roof
buffet table at the party, together slates for part of the water feature.
with lots of colourful bedding The ‘buffet’ also included some
The theme for the plants, many of which were grown fruit and vegetables (the idea
2019 School Garden from seed by pupils. being that hopefully children
would be inspired by how easy
competition was ‘A it is to create a small colourful
Moment in Time’ and garden and grow their own food).
our pupils decided to Some of our pupils, together with
base their garden on a Mrs Larner, were interviewed by
snapshot of a Disney BBC Radio Gloucestershire who
themed fancy dress wanted to find out more about
our entry.
Well done to the Junior School child’s birthday party!
‘COMMENDED’ at whose ‘My Moment in Time’ garden
design was awarded a ‘Commended’
in The Schools Challenge garden
RHS Spring Festival competition at the RHS Malvern
Spring Festival at the Three Counties
Showground in May. This was
a fantastic achievement and a
culmination of months of preparation
and hard work by the pupils, Jenny,
our Farm Manager and Mrs Larner.
Centenary of the The centenary of the end of
WW1 was an important and
Tewkesbury and also carried
out duties at our special
End of World poignant event for the school,
not least because 149 men from
commemoration service here
at Bredon to mark the centenary.
War One our neighbouring lost their lives
during this war.
Our service included very
poignant readings and poems
from the pupils. Mrs Boakes
Pupils, parents and staff created arranged a commemorative
some beautiful hand made display in the Hall at Pull
poppies for our striking display Court with poppies from the
in front of Pull Court – just one National Arboretum at Alrewas
of the ways we commemorated in Staffordshire, and a Roll of
the centenary across school. Honour of men from the local
area who lost their livers or who
Our Combined Cadet Force led
were affected by the war.
the Remembrance Parade in
48 Special events and community involvement Special events and community involvement 49The build up to Christmas was wonderful at Bredon and commenced
with the decorating of the stunning 14ft Christmas tree in Pull Court.
We also had a more unusual Christmas tree in the Library – complete
with a star - made out of old books by some of our pupils.
Pull Court was transformed selling sweets and gifts, Santa’s
with some wonderful festive Grotto and lots of activities for
decorations when the Christmas students to take part in, including
party season was officially a rodeo Christmas pudding!
kicked off with the Sixth Form’s
Christmas Social. Pupils and staff Our annual Christmas Carol
enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Service at Tewkesbury Abbey is
meal combined with festive always so memorable and the
quizzes and games. perfect way to complete our
Christmas festivities at school.
On our Christmas Jumper Day, all We enjoyed some lovely readings
students and staff were treated to from students from all year
Christmas lunch by our wonderful groups and our Choir, made up of
Catering Team. There was lots of staff and students and conducted
merry making and cracker pulling by Harrison M-D, gave some
F I R E W O R K S
in the Dining Room! Lunch was beautiful performances. The
followed by our annual Christmas service was followed by mince N I G H T
Fair, organised by FAB (Friends at pies and mulled wine in the
Bredon). There were stalls galore grounds of the Abbey.
It was wonderful to be joined by
so many pupils, parents, families
and staff for our annual Bonfire
Night in November when we were
treated to another spectacular
firework display.
Mrs Haines, our Head of
Photography and Art, and our
photography students captured
Students in Miss Lea’s tutor group
the display with some stunning
enjoyed having their ‘Elf on the
photos.
Shelf’ this year who got up to all
sorts of antics around school!
50 Special events and community involvement Special events and community involvement 51An enterprising group of Sixth Some Bredon School pupils
Formers organised Bredon’s also used the event to promote
inaugural business networking their fledgling businesses: Alan
event in January which was C promoted his brand design,
attended by over 70 people, and Jack R had a stand to
including 40 from the local promote his photography service.
business community, and helped
raise money for some local One of the event organisers Sam
charities, Caring for Communities M, commented on behalf of the
and People (CCP) and CLIC student team: “Organising this
Sargent (Sam’s House). event has really helped to bring
business theory to life. It’s been
Companies displayed trade a really great learning experience
stands and banners promoting and we’ll be able to use lots of
their products and services, and the skills and things we have
were able to network with other learnt in our future careers.”
guests whilst enjoying music,
entertainment and refreshments. The event included talks from
Tewkesbury Rotary Club, CCP
and professional magician and
Old Bredonian, Angus Baskerville.
T H E
W A I N W R I G H T
L E C T U R E S
Forming an integral part of the enrichment programme for our Sixth
Form students, we have welcomed many insightful and inspiring
external speakers as part of our Wainwright Lecture series:
Nick Gazzard talked about the Hollie Gazzard Trust (HGT), a charity set up
in his daughter Hollie’s memory to highlight the issue of domestic abuse and
to educate the students about the dangers of unhealthy relationships.
A trainer from the ‘Hand on Heart’ charity spoke about the use of defibrillators
and informed our students about life support skills in the event of a cardiac
“This was the first event of its kind arrest (we have a defibrillator in school and students are taught how to use
one, should the need arise).
held at Bredon and the students
worked incredibly hard to make An interactive talk was given by a member of the RAF who explained about
the different career paths on offer, as well as the varied leisure opportunities
it a success. Many of the guests available in the RAF, such as skiing, parachuting and clay pigeon shooting.
commented on how well organised We also heard from Lieutenant Commander Tim Ciaravella who gave a
and professional the event was. fascinating talk about his career as a marine engineer in the Royal Navy.
The students can be extremely Dr Paul Whittaker, despite being profoundly deaf, defied all around him by
proud of what they have achieved.” pursuing his lifelong ambition of studying music at Wadham College, Oxford.
The subject of his talk was ‘Breaking down barriers through music’ and Paul
Mrs Thomas succeeded in encouraging even the most self-conscious student to join in with
Business Studies teacher his unique approach to communication through music and signing.
52 Special events and community involvement Special events and community involvement 53Charities A R T
As voted for by the pupils, our School
Charities for this year were The John Brown
Memorial Fund, CCP, and the Cheltenham
Animal Shelter. Many thanks to our Student
Council, pupils and staff for organising
numerous charity events or fundraisers for
many good causes, including:
Our annual whole school charity
walk along the River Severn
took place on a beautiful warm
day during the first week of the
Autumn term. Spirits were high as
students and teachers completed
an incredible 18km walk, setting
off from Ashleworth and stopping
for a well-deserved lunch break at
Avon Sailing Club. A total of £1,265
was raised through sponsorship
and was donated to Young Minds
and Marina Court Care Home’s
sensory garden in Tewkesbury.
Our Juniors donated lots of gift-
filled shoeboxes in the run up to
Christmas for Operation Christmas Pupils helped raise money for Red Mr Lister arranged for our old
Child. Nose Day with a variety of games climbing ropes to be donated
and activities, including a very to the Wales Ape and Monkey
popular cake sale, tin can alley Sanctuary in the Brecon Beacons
and dice games. There was also which homes chimps, baboons
a mini ‘Bredon’s Got Talent’ where and other primates. It is lovely
pupils showcased a range of to know that our ropes will be
talents from singing, poem recitals enjoyed by some new energetic
to rapping and drums..and more! climbers!
Thank you to the Student Council
and Mrs Egginton for organising
the events.
Congratulations to Mr Starr for
successfully running the London
Marathon, raising over £2,500 for
FAB organised a wonderful the British Dyslexia Association.
Macmillan Big Breakfast and
Coffee Morning which raised £450. Our cycling group recycled their
used inner tubes by sending them
We raised over £500 for Children to the charity Cycle of Good which
In Need through activities trains tailors in Malawi to produce
including face painting, pizza goods from locally-printed cloth
sale and ‘beat the goalie’. and recycled materials. With
‘Buddy Workouts’ the Juniors
raised an incredible £515 for the
NSPCC.
Alan C
GCSE
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