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The magazine of Bredon School, Gloucestershire Issue no 7
Bredonians are resilient people. They
have had to be. They are treated as
individuals from the moment they enter
the School and are allowed to grow and
develop due to our ethos and community
spirit that is at the core of everything we
do, something that the School’s founder
Col Sharpe believed so strongly in when
he first opened Bredon in the cold winter
of 1962.
In today’s ever-changing and Bredonians leave with their
competitive educational world very own briefcase, full of tools
it is sometimes far too easy to specific to them, the individual
miss the important things that - tools that allow our young
make a school unique and men and women to thrive in
allow it to stand out from the the wide world outside of our
rest. Getting the right fit is so gates. Their learning journey
very important. It is not until you takes many forms and lessons
take a step back and look at the are learned in many varied
things that cannot be measured ways, all outlined throughout
by grades or league tables that this publication.
you can begin to understand
what makes a school such as I hope this year’s Bredonian
Bredon so special. gives you all an insight into our
wonderful school and that the
Personal growth and following quote from Dr Seuss
development, however small, resonates with you all:
happens here on a daily basis
and pupils learn and grow as “Today you are you!
individuals, not just members
of a class or year group. By That is truer than true!
doing this, those individuals are There is no one alive
able to develop from within.
who is you-er than you!”
Life skills such as resilience,
self-confidence, growth of Enjoy.
character and community spirit
are not found in books or on
websites. They cannot be sat
via an exam nor are they made
up from coursework. They are Mr Nick Oldham
developed and nurtured over Headmaster
time within environments such
as Bredon.
Welcome 3 Pushing Boundaries
End of Year 2018/2019 5 and Inspiring Pupils
Celebrating Success 12 Bredon is placed in the top 1%
of the national leagues tables
Enrichment Activities 14 for ‘value-added’ for the second
On the Farm 16 year in a row. However, whilst this
is hugely impressive, there is so
Outdoor Education 20 much more to this extraordinary
world-class school.
Trips and Expeditions 24
Sports 34 As a dyslexic myself who found
schooling challenging, it is exactly
School Highlights and Events 40 the type of school I wish I had
gone to. I am delighted with the
Helping Others 48
continued progress that Bredon
The Arts 50 has made over recent years -
the school is pushing boundaries
Christmas 56 and inspiring pupils. Bredon’s
Boarding 58 excellence in shooting, farming,
sporting achievements, overseas
Virtual Bredon 60 trips and artistic projects have
been recognised in national
Pupil Leadership Team 68
awards. Bredon perfectly
embodies our 4C curriculum
approach of giving pupils
confidence, creativity in learning,
character and competence.
The Bredonian magazine gives
you a small insight into the
enriching and distinct world of
Bredon School. I hope you enjoy
the read.
Very best wishes,
Aatif Hassan,
Chairman of Governors and
Founder of Cavendish Education
/ Juniors
Each year, our Junior School
pupils enjoy a fun Sports Day.
This year the children competed
in events ranging from traditional
sprint races to old favourites like
the hoop and obstacle races.
There is always a fantastic
atmosphere and the children
compete in their Sports Teams -
Houses Avon and Severn.
/ Seniors
Another brilliant day of
The children showed fantastic
competition which resulted
sporting behaviour and cheered
in Jarrett House winning by
on both the winners and those
a slim margin. Pupils took part
who find athletics more difficult.
in a range of traditional races and
The event culminates in a run
events including javelin, shot put,
around the sports field where
relay races and the ‘slow bike
the children can enjoy a lap
ride’. The points were very close
of honour with their parents
throughout the day, making every
cheering on.
race count! Pupils supported each
other brilliantly, and it was great
to see the effort put in by all.
4 End of Year 2018/19 End of Year 2018/19 5
27th June
2019
On 27th June 2019, pupils from
Years 11, 12 and 13 gathered
together for a fabulous Prom
Night at the famous Cheltenham
Racecourse.
The evening began with canapes
The pupils in the Prom committee and drinks, followed by a delicious
worked hard all year to fundraise, buffet in the Panoramic Room,
selling sweets, and organising which, as the name would
events such as sponging teachers suggest, offered a stunning view
and a school fair. overlooking the racecourse.
All of the pupils looked the part Pupils danced the night away
for the big night, with the boys during the evening disco, and
in smart suits, and the girls in had great fun in the photo booth,
beautiful dresses! All of the girls both kindly supplied by the
in boarding were excited to Stevenson family.
be taken out by Miss Hodkinson
prior to the big night to get their The Prom was a great success and
nails done! thanks must go to FAB (Friends
at Bredon) who helped fund the
event and also to the Sixth Form
students and staff who helped
to organise the evening.
6 End of Year 2018/19 End of Year 2018/19 7
Founder’s
2 0 1 9
Awards list
Day / Years 3-6
Lucy Barnett
Junior Prize
/ Years 7-9
Biba Barnes
English
/ Years 10-13
Mark Blenkinsop
Mathematics
Founder’s Day once Mr Claeys’s speech focused on Jessica Ward Amy Li Alysia King
again showcased the outdoor education and how it is Geography Mathematics Spanish
central to everything at Bredon.
achievements of our pupils Our outgoing Head Boy Sam and
Barnaby Morera Max Reen Alysia King
English Science Religious Education
and staff throughout the Head Girl Lauren, gave moving
Jessica Creed Roman Danilov Dylan Kirwan
academic year and was a speeches, sharing their favourite Reading Technology - Engineering Geography
chance to reflect on what memories from their time at
Tai Shipway Sara Wilson Joe Birkinshaw
Bredon and giving parting words
had been another exciting of inspiration to our pupils.
Maths Technology - Food History
school year. Fraser Willoughby Peter Mannion Charlie Wilkins
Science Technology - Textiles Science - GCSE
The event’s guest speaker was
Mr Aatif Hassan, the Chairman mountaineer and world record Rebeccah Wall Aoife Wright Josh Petersen
History Art Science - Sixth Form
of Cavendish Education, holder, Rhys Jones. Rhys, at the
warmly welcomed families to age of 20, became the youngest Matthew Mannion Angus Mills Luca Parkes
Bredon, followed by Mr Simon RE History Art - Year 10
person ever to climb the highest
Coles, Managing Director of mountain in each of the world’s Hugo Cheney Jamie Elvin Flo Ellis
Cavendish Education who spoke seven continents, including Spanish Geography Art - Year 11
passionately about Bredon’s reaching the summit of Mount The event ended with drinks Tomi Osunsanmi Ruby Clutterbuck Briar Cull
different approach to teaching Everest in 2006. Rhys spoke and canapes on the lawns before Computing Spanish Art – Sixth Form
and learning.
about the importance pupils headed home with their Amelie Newman Dylan Ingram Ted Van Lynden
of determination and hard families to start their summer Art and Craft Religious Education Photography - Year 10
Before giving his Headteacher’s work, encouraging our pupils holidays. It was a truly wonderful Ronan O’Loughlin Harrison Warner
Aoife Laxton
Report, Mr Koen Claeys to experience adventure and event. Music Music Photography - Year 11
welcomed Bredon’s incoming to always go after their dreams. Matthew Clutterbuck James Lock
Headmaster, Mr Nick Oldham. Sport/Activities Physical Education Photography – Sixth Form
Lucy Barnett Joseph McKay Harrison Morton-Deaville
Junior Athlete of the Year Year 7: Student of the Year Award Music Performance
Felix Gilks Joseph Woodworth George Smith
Junior Sportsman of the Year Year 7: Most Progress English
Rose Gunstensen Ivan Barritt George Smith
Junior Sportswoman of the Year Year 8: Student of the Year Award D & T - Engineering
Max Lewis Archie Willoughby George Maxwell
Junior Swimming Champion – Year 8: Most Progress D & T - Resistant Materials
Crosby Trophy
Joseph Turton Olivia Lowe
Hugo Cheney Year 9: Student of the Year Award D & T - Food
Junior Cross Country Champion
Matthew Cooley Olivia Lowe
Jack Chase Year 9: Most Progress Btec Agriculture
Junior Sporting Achievement Outside
School Sport/Activities Sam Attwell
Physical Education
Freddie Soosalu Edward Wong
The Westlake Cup for Endeavour Rugby Player of the Year Ryan McCune
in All Areas OCR Level 2 Business Year 10
Charley Allen Sebastian Reed-Daunter Henry Plant
The Lucy Bliss Trophy for Perseverance Most Enthusiastic Outdoor Ed OCR Level 2 Business Year 11
Joe Carter Maddox Chukwuma Ruben Evans
The W John Trophy for Diligence Cross Country - The Millward Cup OCR Level 3 Business Year 13
Toby Howell Maddox Chukwuma Sam Morton
The Cecelia J John Cup for All Round Most Improved Climber of the Year OCR Sport Level 2
Initiative Issy Weaver Samantha Ganner
Jessica McCartney Farmer of the Year - The Paddock Shield Engineering Year 12/13
The Happy Cup Jimmy Martin Jasmine Marriott
Sophie Clinton-Watkins Sporting Achievement Outside School Cache Childcare
Junior Farm Club Award Joe Turton Fallan Barlow
Rose Gott Most Improved Kayaker of the Year ASDAN cope
Junior Gardener Award Aoife Wright Sky Redfern
Harry Taylor Sportswoman of the Year ASDAN psd
All Round Behaviour Will Anderson
Sportsman of the Year
8 End of Year 2018/19 End of Year 2018/19 9
Awards list
During Activity Week at the
end of the last academic
year, all our pupils took
Tim Metcalf Mitchell Brooker-Smith Charles Yolland part in a range of activities,
Poetry and Literature Sporting Achievement Outside School Community Service to Boarding - on and off site.
Upper Landing
Tim Metcalf Chariots of Fire
Cisco: Award for Classroom Support Swimmer of the Year - The Harris Twig Millie Roberts Year 4 and 5 pupils enjoyed
Community Service to Boarding - a great History activity, creating
Joshua Gulley Charles Yolland Girls landing
Cisco: GCSE Student of the Year Award Sportsman of the Year - and building a Viking ship and
Alexander Kirby
The Houldsworth Cup learning all about the Viking era.
Cisco: GCSE IT Essentials Award Grace Clutterbuck Junior pupils also took part in
Thomas Hobbs
Sportswoman of the Year a residential trip to Oaker Wood
Cisco: GCSE Cabling Award Callum Gray
Duke of Edinburgh, 2018 - 2019 Outdoor Activity Centre.
The Lewis-Williams Phillips Cup - Gold awards completed
Alex Jarisch All Round Effort Euan Steadman
Activity Week 2019
Cisco: CCNA Sixth Form Award for most
progress Lauren Murray Sam Morton
The Betty Thomas Cup for Public Tom Barker
Tom Barker Speaking Sam Thomas
Cisco: CCNA Sixth Form Award for Ruben Evans
Continual Effort Roman Danilov Our Year 7s had a fantastic trip
The Talbot Trophy for Endeavour Houseman Cup for greatest to Raglan Castle in Wales and
Sam Thomas
Cisco: CCNA Sixth Form Student of the Carolina Balmaseda Cid contribution to Houses also took part in a treasure hunt.
Year Award The Mathew Cup for Initiative Joe Birkinshaw Year 8 pupils enjoyed a trip to
Sam Thomas James Harrison Thomas Worcester Commandery, whilst
Mathematics ‘A’ Level All Round Behaviour Shield Sam Thomas Year 9 pupils tested their cycling
Harry Orme Joel Harbron Sharp skills in the Forest of Dean. Sixth
Stockman of the Year - The Corner Shield Work Experience David Evans Form students had a brilliant
Eddie Egginton Jack McCune Jarrett adventure at ‘Delta Force’
Young Farmer’s Cup Bredon School Photography Cup The Thomas Cup paintballing!
(New cup awarded by Jeremy Robertson) Academic Achievement
Harry Plant
Land Based Studies Level 1 Jack Ratcliffe Jarrett Cup
To top everything off, we hosted
The David Allen Cup Overall Champion House a school pool party - what better
Sport/Activities way to end a fantastic week!
Jude Stevenson The Sharp Shield
Jude Stevenson CCF Uniformed Public Service - Overall Sporting Achievement
The Vickers Trophy - The Poynton Shield
Most Improved Player The Headteacher’s awards:
George Stead
Richard Goddard Webb Happy Cup Sam Morton
The Bateman Cup Service to School Head Boy
Rugby Noah Wildenstein
Community Service in School Lauren Murray
Henry Plant Head Girl
The Fielding Cup for Cricket Edward Wong
Community Service to Boarding - Sam Thomas
Jake Wright Junior Boarders Head of Student Council
U16 Rugby Players’ Player –
The Fredrick Bliss Cup
Jake Wright Head Boy, Sam, delivering his speech at Founder’s Day 2019
Football (1st XI Player of the Year)
Jake Wright
The Abbott Trophy -
All Round Contribution to Sport
Jake Wright
Athlete of the Year
Jason Au
The Laporte Clay Pigeon Trophy -
Most Imp Shot
Olivia Lowe
Senior Hockey Player of the Year
Olivia Lowe
Clay Pigeon Shooting - Best Gun
Charlotte Thompson
Kayaker of the Year
Harry Plant
Climber of the Year
10 End of Year 2018/19 End of Year 2018/19 11
We were delighted to see that
according to Government figures
published in January 2020,
Bredon School was ranked
number 23 out of 4,470 schools
and colleges in England for ‘value
added’ for students aged 16 to
18 years. Having been ranked
as number 1 last year, this result Celebrating Success
put the school in the top 1% of
schools and colleges for two In August 2019, our students WINNER - Worcestershire FINALIST - TES Independent
years in a row. achieved excellent A Level, GCSE Education Awards 2019 School Awards 2019
and BTEC examination results.
Independent School of the Year Best Use of Technology
100% of pupils achieved As last academic year drew to a The introduction of a Google
grades 9 – 4 (A* – C) close, we were thrilled to hear Chromebook for every pupil
we had won the ‘Independent at Bredon, and our use of
in Spanish and Religious School of the Year’ category of assistive learning technology,
Education the Worcestershire Education earned us a place as a finalist
Bredon School’s top ranking Awards in conjunction with at the TES Independent School
is based on Department of University of Worcester Awards. The Awards took place
Education figures which show (ceremony took place on 20th in London on 1st February and
how much progress A Level 100% of students June). The Worcestershire seek to showcase the very best
students at Bredon made achieved A*-C at A Education Awards seek to of innovative work within the
between the end of key stage recognise and celebrate private school sector.
4 and the end of their A Level Level, with 63% gaining the achievements, passions
and dedication that exist in
studies, compared to similar A*-B. For BTECs (Level educational settings and we
students across England. FINALIST - ISA Awards 2019
3) the pass rate was were so pleased to see the
hard work of our staff and Excellence in Extra-curricular
also 100% achievements of our pupils Activities
Bredon School is ranked recognised in this way.
23 out of 4,470 schools For GCSE 63.5% of Our work in providing extra-
curricular opportunities for
for ‘value added’ students achieved grades FINALIST - SoGlos Lifestyle our pupils was recognised
Awards 2020 by the Independent Schools
- Department of Education 9 – 4 (A* – C) Association at its annual
Independent School of the Year Awards Dinner on 12th
November. We were shortlisted
We are delighted to be a finalist for an ‘Excellence in Extra-
for the second year running Curricular Activities’ Award and
Cisco Apprenticeship in the ‘Independent School whilst Bredon didn’t win on the
Program 2020 of the Year’ category in the
SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle
evening, we were so pleased to
have reached the finals. Every
Awards 2020. These awards day our pupils benefit from
Our Cisco Academy also saw
recognise the best of the best our extra-curricular provision,
some excellent results with a
across Gloucestershire and we from feeding the sheep on
number of students securing
are thrilled to be one of only our farm, to shooting on our
further education and useful work
eight schools to make it as a shooting range, to taking part
placements within the industry.
finalist in a very strong field. The in marathon canoe races and
A particular highlight of this year
winner will be announced at the mindfulness sessions. We
was Lauren (Year 13) securing a
Awards ceremony in October. believe our extra-curricular
place on the prestigious Cisco
programme sets us apart.
Apprenticeship Program.
12 Celebrating Success Celebrating Success 13
/ Extra Curricular Days / Creative Curriculum
/ Learning
Every year, pupils enjoy Whilst
several days of extra- Laughing! / Engineers
curricular activities. of the Future?
Year 10 Enterprise pupils tested
This year Junior School pupils their problem solving, teamwork In October, our pupils and Farm
had great fun carving pumpkins and communication skills in staff built a makeshift bridge
and hiding them all over the a duvet challenge! They had across the flood waters to gain
school campus for their fellow to stand on a duvet and work access to the rugby pitch. Great
pupils to find at lunch time! out how to turn the duvet over teamwork!
without anyone in the team
Year 8 pupils helped to build a stepping off of it.
zen garden on the school farm,
as well as taking time to build
a new floating duck house for
the pond. For both activities / Dyslexia
pupils had to work well as a Awareness
team, and their hard work was Week
rewarded with hot chocolate
and marshmallows at the To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness
end of the day! Week we wrote interesting facts
about dyslexia on ribbons and
hid them around the school.
If our pupils found a ribbon
they won a prize!
/ Erupting
Volcanoes
Year 5 stepped outside the
classroom for a very exciting
Geography lesson. Pupils built
their own volcano and using
Year 13 students descended baking soda and vinegar to create
on the Forest of Dean for a long chemical reactions, they watched
mindfulness walk - crisp fresh their volcanoes erupt one by one!
air and blue skies were aplenty
as students took in the beautiful
surroundings.
It was great to have every single / Spanish
pupil outside of the classroom,
getting involved in something Escape
a little bit different and learning Room!
a host of important new life skills.
Our Year 8 pupils had to decode
hints and clues written in Spanish
to find their way out of their
lesson. Pupils completed a series
of challenges to win their way out
of the classroom!
14 Enrichment Activities Enrichment Activities 15
World Book Day
Our Junior School pupils
celebrated World Book Day on
5th March by coming to school
dressed as their favourite book
character. They also created
M O N D AY 1 0 . 0 2 designs for book tokens which
- F R I D AY 1 4 . 0 2 were entered into the ‘Design a
2020 National Book Token Competition’.
Pupils in the Junior School took improve on in order to be the best
part in ‘Make Me a Superhero they can be. On Thursday, pupils
Week’. The purpose of the week learned about impulsive responses
was for the children to explore and ways to control them.
and develop the qualities that
many ‘superheroes’ possess, In the final session on Friday, our
such as kindness, resilience pupils learned that sometimes
and bravery. even superheroes need help from
others and that we all need to
Superhero sessions began on make sure that we help each other.
the Monday and during their
first lesson, pupils learned what To celebrate the week, pupils
resilience is and what it means came to school on Friday in their
to be resilient. The following very own ‘superhero’ costume.
day, pupils discussed negative, The children were asked to
unhelpful thoughts and how these dress up as someone they
may stop them from learning and perceive to be a superhero - a The theme for this year’s World
achieving. They were given tips on famous superhero, sportsperson, Book Day was to ‘share a million
how to replace negative thoughts scientist, or anyone who has stories’ and so pupils from Junior
with positive ones. shown resilience in the face and Senior School gathered
of adversity. Our pupils’ outfits together in the Library to listen
By Wednesday, our mini ranged from Captain America, to a to stories being read at lunchtime.
superheroes were beginning to policewoman, to Queen Boudica!
identify their personal strengths It was fantastic to see so many
and talents. They also thought ‘Make Me a Superhero Week’ pupils dressed up, with costumes
about what they might need to was a great success. ranging from Willy Wonka to
Gangsta Granny.
16 Enrichment Activities Enrichment Activities 17On the farm
This year our pupils have been
working hard on the farm,
taking care of the animals and
developing their horticultural
skills in the greenhouse and
allotments.
We have enjoyed seeing
numerous litters of piglets
roaming around the farm, as well
one hour each week on the Farm, Small Herd -
gaining practical knowledge of
as new calves and lambs arriving!
animal and plant husbandry and
Big Achievement
Pupils took time to help with the
countryside skills. Older pupils
floating of a new duck house and Our cattle have been awarded
can then opt to study Agriculture
the development of a zen garden 4th place for ‘Overall, Best
and vocational courses in the
which we look forward to seeing Small Herd’ and 3rd place
land-based sector.
develop in the coming years. for ‘Youngstock’ in the
South Devon Herdbook
This year, we received 420
The Farm is a thriving workplace Society Wessex Region Herd
trees from the Woodland Trust,
but it is also a relaxing place for Competition 2019.
including Hawthorn, Holly, Downy
pupils to unwind, away from the
Birch, Hazel and Beech. Year 10
pressures of the classroom. All
and 11 pupils used these to plant
pupils up to Year 9 spend at least
new hedges around the shooting
grounds, creating a new habitat
and a boundary and shaded
area for our livestock.
18 On the Farm On the Farm 19Outdoor Classroom Day The overnight adventures are a
chance for Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils
to build self confidence, take
Farming skills and adventures on challenges and learn about
in the forest were firmly on the themselves and each other.
curriculum on 7th November
as pupils took part in National Overnight
Outdoor Classroom Day!
Adventures YEAR 7 went to Malvern
Outdoors in the last few weeks of
the Autumn term. A cosy cabin and
close proximity to the hills made
this a fabulous trip, the highlight
being the night walk up onto the
hills to see the twinkling lights of
Malvern below the starry sky.
YEAR 8 visited the Wilderness
Centre in the Forest of Dean,
venturing out in the forest after
dark for a night walk. ‘Crate
Stacking’ offered pupis a chance
to set their own goals and work
together to achieve them. Year
8 also travelled to Viney Hill
Adventure Centre, where they
enjoyed the ‘Floating Island’
team challenge as well as
another night walk and exploring
an artificial cave system!
YEAR 9 visited Aztec Upton
A
Warren in preparation for their
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh training.
mongst other initiatives, Maths lessons
Pupils practised map reading
were conducted on the School’s tennis courts,
skills, cooked on various stoves,
musicians took inspiration from Bredon’s four
and took part in challenges such
acre Forest School to mimic the sounds of
as the Jacobs Ladder and a high
nature, and delicious treats were cooked on
ropes course. The pupils worked
campfires and in the School’s outdoor pizza
well as a team and showed great
oven during Food Technology classes.
confidence.
20 Outdoor Education Outdoor Education 21O ur pupils have cooked a
lot of delicious food such as
On ‘Make Me a Superhero’ day
pupils spent the whole afternoon
blackberry tea with blackberries in the forest cooking and playing.
foraged from the brambles, They each made their own pizza
popcorn, smores and pancakes and cooked it in the outdoor
on our campfire. Year 6 pupils pizza oven. For pudding they
built a brilliant log store to keep made bananas and chocolate
our firewood dry all year round. and melted them on the fire. We
have also had a shelter building
This year we set up wildlife competition and made small rafts
cameras and pupils have been from natural materials and tested
enjoying seeing the action in the their buoyancy in the river.
Forest when we are not there.
Footage has shown that birds, To allow the original Forest School
badgers, deer, pheasants and site to rejuvenate we have moved
foxes enjoy our Forest School too! the location of our sessions to the
woodland adjacent to the river
and the pony paddock.
22 Outdoor Education Outdoor Education 23The Uniformed Services course At the start of the spring term, “I have learned a lot During February half term CCF
was introduced in September students participated in a four- students travelled to Aviemore
2019 as a post 16 option. The week self-defence programme of new skills like in Scotland to take part in a
qualification aims to inform and delivered by Jon Purton from being able to work winter mountaineering adventure
prepare potential recruits to enter Fit2FightUK. As part of the training trip.
in a team and
Combined
a uniformed service of their choice. navigation unit, students have During the week, students
been improving their map improving my self- learned skills such as the use of
Students have been learning and reading and navigation skills, crampons and ice axes, building
developing skills such as self- whilst orientating themselves discipline.”
Cadet
snow shelters, navigation and
discipline, how to work as a team, around the Malvern Hills, Brecon ice axe arrests. The students also
independent learning, problem Beacons and a snowy Pen y Fan. George, Year 12
had the chance to stay overnight
solving and communication skills. Students have also participated in a bothy.
Force
in climbing and white-water
rafting activities as part of the The week was wild and windy
Adventurous Activity unit. as the group endured Storm
Dennis but the students enjoyed
The
themselves and the highlight
of the week was some winter
climbing on the Fiacaill Ridge.
Uniformed
Services
During February half term CCF
students travelled to Aviemore in
Scotland to take part in a winter
mountaineering adventurous
training trip.
During the week students learned
skills such as the use of crampons
and ice axes, building snow
shelters, navigation and ice axe
arrests. The students also had the
chance to stay out in a bothy.
The week was wild and windy
as the group endured storm
Dennis but the students enjoyed
themselves and the highlight
of the week was some winter
climbing on the Fiacaill Ridge.
24 Trips and Expeditions Trips and Expeditions 25“(Our son) has had
the most amazing, life
changing experience…
Thank you for everything
you do in school to
support and encourage
him and everything you
do to make amazing
memories for our son.”
Parent
At the end of the last Siddha Secondary School in From lively discussions about
academic year, pupils, Pokhara Ram Bazar. The school conservation versus tourism, to
does not have access to enough learning about monks seeking
accompanied by Mrs drinking water for its pupils, and a ‘higher state of enlightenment’
Britten and Mr Monk, so our pupils got to work by in the Koran Buddhist Monastery,
departed for Nepal on a helping to dig a deep hole which this trip was packed full of
once in a lifetime school was needed to install water experiences.
storage tanks. The team put
trip experience. in a sterling effort and the visit Thanks go to all involved in the
really made them consider how organisation and execution of
Over the course of two weeks, fortunate they are to have access this trip, one which will certainly
pupils explored the vast array to readily available drinking water have provided life-long memories
of landscapes within Nepal, at home. for our pupils.
including tours of ancient
temples, a visit to the Gurkha Other activities included a visit
Welfare Trust, and various to the International Mountain
mountain hikes offering breath- Museum, offering an interesting
taking views. insight into the various tribes
of the Himalayas, as well as
One of the key activities pupils the geographic history of the
took part in during their visit was impressive mountain range.
their volunteer work at Shree
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26 Trips and Expeditions Trips and Expeditions 27F I E L D T R I P S
DUKE
of
EDINBURGH
Our Gold Duke of Edinburgh students
completed a four day expedition on the
River Wye last September starting at
Hay-on-Wye and finishing at Ross-on-Wye.
The team consisted of seven Year 13 students
who had undertaken training the previous year,
including a day on the rapids to get them ready
for the expedition.
The students will complete their Gold award
this year and be invited to a Royal Palace
to receive their certificate in the near future.
During lockdown, Sergio in Year
9 built this fabulous potting shed
for his mum as part of his Duke
of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
This year, pupils went on a Several fantastic History trips
whole host of trips, including a have taken place this year,
Geography residential trip to the including a Year 9 visit to the
Devon coast for our iGCSE pupils, Black Country Living History
a visit to the Natural History Museum in October, and a visit
Museum in Oxford for Years 10 to the George Marshall Medical
and 11, and a visit to SS Great Museum for Years 10 and 11
Britain for Year 8 as part of their as part of their learning about
work on the Industrial Revolution. surgery in the nineteenth century
and battlefield medicine.
Sixth Form pupils were taken to
the UCAS and Apprenticeship
Search Fair, with Jude (Year
12) commenting, “it was a
great experience, and a really
informative day.”
28 Trips and Expeditions Trips and Expeditions 29WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP
This year’s Sixth Form Leadership
Camp saw a popular return
to The Wilderness Centre in
the Forest of Dean, where the
students engaged in three
action-packed days on their
annual residential trip.
Sixth Form
Leadership On 17th October, Year 11 Art
and Photography pupils
Camp travelled to Westonbirt
Arboretum. Pupils roamed
the grounds, taking
inspiration for their work
from the host of beautiful
Students were challenged both colours within the natural
physically and emotionally, surroundings.
requiring them to seek each
other’s support and guidance,
developing their ability to
communicate more effectively
whilst drawing on inner strength
and resolve in order to achieve.
Our students’ ability to think
outside of the box enabled them
to complete problem-solving
tasks, adopting approaches that
one of the impressed instructors
said they had “never seen before!”
This year, students experienced
night hikes, canoeing activities,
and orienteering tasks which
really challenged them. A healthy
competition between the teams
was truly evident during the
evening activities, the most
popular being the race night!
30 Trips and Expeditions Trips and Expeditions 31SKI TRIP Pupils experienced the full The pupils spent five hours
8TH-15TH FEBRUARY range of weather and snow skiing each day, using this
time to fully explore the
-
conditions over the week;
from blue skies and fresh 250km of piste in the resort,
TRIP TO LES MENUIRES >
powder to howling winds, skiing to Val Thorens and
‘white outs’ and scoured icy St Martin (next to Meribel).
PART OF THE 3 VALLEYS SKI
piste. Whatever the weather Pupils enjoyed playing on
the enthusiasm for getting boardercross and slalom
RESORT IN FRANCE out on the slopes was there races, helping to increase
- many being ready and their skill and confidence.
fully prepared to go at least
five minutes before they
were called for!
The group were fantastically
supportive to each other,
helping pick up skis, poles
and each other after a
fall, and supporting and
encouraging those less
confident on a steep or icy on their love of time spent
patch. It was a real pleasure in the mountains, the
to see both groups take feelings of exhilaration and
such a positive attitude with sense of achievement, as
each other. well as the resilience and
perseverance needed to
Evenings were spent playing master skiing and cope with
games in the snow: ‘Speed the weather. It was lovely
Mountain’, swimming, to see the pupils reflect on
torch lit processions and how much progress they
fireworks. The last night had made over the week.
was spent at a local pizza
restaurant celebrating the A fabulous group and
achievements of all. Many a really wonderful trip.
pupils were able to reflect
32 Trips and Expeditions Trips and Expeditions 33NETBALL
TOUR: CARDIFF SENIOR
FRIDAY > 29.11
RUGBY
This year our two netball teams
were focused and confident,
securing some positive results.
Our teams enjoyed a win against
Bowbrook House School in a close
7-6 finish followed by further wins
against both the Kingham Hill
School A and B teams.
U14
On Friday 29th November, the Bredon
School Rugby team travelled to Cardiff We had the pleasure of hosting
Arnold Lodge School for some
for the inaugural Rugby Tour. fast paced games, and it is a
shame that the season was cut
short. It was great to see some
The boys had a fantastic time, enjoying training of our Year 7s making their debut
sessions with official ‘Cardiff Blues’ rugby coaches on the court this year.
in Cardiff Stadium. They also had the pleasure of
watching Wales play Barbarians at the Principality JUNIOR HOUSE
Stadium.
Our Junior School pupils had
One of the highlights for the group was a guided a brilliant time competing in
tour of the Principality Stadium; the boys got to sit the annual House Netball
in the changing rooms they use for game day and Competition. It was a very close
some of them even sat in the Queen’s seat in the one, but in the end Severn came
Royal box! out as the winners!
As well as the rugby, our pupils had a lot of fun
during the evenings, playing mini golf and ten pin
bowling; it was lovely to see them support each
other both on and off the field.
2020 SEASON >
FOOTBALL
This was a superb
season for Football -
one of the best we have
had for years.
After one defeat in their first
game (2-0), our team went
on an unbeaten run until the
penultimate game of the season.
The work they put into their game
was huge, with pupils playing in
new positions and excelling.
During one of the school’s Extra-
Curricular Days our team enjoyed
a full day of training. This was a
fantastic day and a huge part of
the boys’ change in the season.
34 Sports Sports 35SENIOR
KAYAKING
Our Senior Hockey team
HOCKEY
developed as a team this season, In our Kayaking sessions this
showing great perseverance and year, pupils have been exploring
belief. Our opening game against different disciplines of the sport
Bowbrook House School didn’t from marathon racing to stand
go their way, but the girls played up paddle boarding. Junior pupils
much more cohesively in the have been working towards their
following match against Kingham Start and Discover Awards and
Hill School, achieving a better our Seniors have been working
score. Finally, the girls enjoyed towards their Explore Award.
a three way fixture with Newent
Community School and John This winter the rivers were
Kyrle High School which really extremely high and flooded
put the fitness levels to the test. for some time, during which
pupils were taken to the lakes
U14 at Croft Farm to continue with
their sessions.
The U14 Hockey team had a
tough season, but with great
improvements in individual skills
and after a mixed set of results,
NATIONAL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION >
the girls won their final match KINGS EQUESTRIAN
against John Kyrle High School.
It was a really hard game which EQUESTRIAN
went down to the whistle, with
the final result being 2-1 to
Bredon. Player of the match was
awarded to Rhiannon (Year 9). We reformed our equestrian team At the ‘National School
in September 2019. The team Equestrian Association (NSEA)
consists of: Arena eventing competition,
Isobel (Year 9) finished 3rd
Isobel (Year 9)
DISTRICT TRIALS > and qualified for the national
championships at Hickstead.
Isabelle (Year 10)
ISA SOUTH WEST EVENT Our second event was at Kings
CROSS COUNTRY Eleanor (Year 10)
Nelleke (Year 11)
Equestrian. Isobel (Year 9) again
was successful, placing 3rd.
This season was particularly
wet and windy but despite the
conditions our pupils ran well.
Maddox (Year 9), Matthew (Year
9), Will (Year 10) and Bailie (Year
12) all took part in the Senior
District Trials and achieved good Our team look fantastic in their
results. new team kit which was bought
this year, consisting of numnahs
At the ISA South West event, for the horses and equestrian
Matthew (Year 6) won the U12 tops and hat silks for the girls.
race by a good lead. The following
eight pupils also qualified for the
South West Team: Hugo (Year 7),
Joseph (Year 8), Maddox (Year
9), Georgia, Erin, Dan (all Year 11),
Bailie (Year 12) and David (Year 13).
Our U21 girls won the ISA South
West team event.
Pictured: Isabelle and Isobel
36 Sports Sports 37COMP: INTER-SCHOOL CLIMBING
FRIDAY > 29.11
CLIMBING
“We have been completely
overwhelmed with the vast number
of schools from all over the UK
wanting to be a part of this event.
It was exciting to have a number of
GB team climbers in attendance,
and we are already discussing plans
SHOOTING
on how we can accommodate even
more participants next year.”
On Friday 29th November,
we hosted our second annual
Miss Lea, Director of Sport national inter-school climbing
competition at Redpoint Climbing
Centre in Worcester. The event
was a huge success, with
budding young climbers from
28 different schools throughout
the UK taking part. Pupils aged
from 15 to 18 years old took part
in a range of different climbing
challenges including bouldering,
top rope and lead climbing.
This year we welcomed John
Timmis from Three Lakes Clay
Pigeon Shooting to the team as
our Shooting Ground Manager
and Head Instructor.
Our pupils have benefitted from
new coloured clays, rabbit clays,
rockets, battues and a midi trap
added to the fleet. Pupils have
also had exclusive access to the
Following the success of the event
‘Recoil Buster’ which reduces WINNING TEAM >
kick-back and has significantly
last year, this year we worked in improved individual results. HOME & AWAY
partnership with the Independent
Schools Association (ISA) and We enjoyed two friendly shoots
Redpoint Climbing Centre, and the with Rendcomb College, with
attendance more than doubled Bredon winning both home and
in size from 63 participants to 136. away legs.
38 Sports Sports 39- C AT E R I N G H I G H L I G H TS - - C AT E R I N G H I G H L I G H TS -
Rotary
Young Chef
2019/20
Isobel in Year 9 was
successful in the
Tewkesbury Rotary district
heat of the Young Chef
of the Year competition,
going on to represent
Teweksbury and Bredon
School in the arena
heat of this national
competition in January.
Sausage
“It was such a relief to Making
complete the cooking Pupils had the
opportunity to try their
practical after all of our hand at sausage making
hard work.” in Catering lessons
this year. Pupils were
_
interested to see what
Ethan (Year 11)
goes into sausages and
learned the importance
of buying local produce
where possible.
Bread
Making
Our Year 8 boys were
particularly proud of their
baking in Catering lessons
this year. After posting this
photo of our boys proudly
showing off their finished
loaves of bread, celebrity
chef Paul Hollywood
liked the photo on Twitter
and Facebook - we think
Our Food Preparation the theme of Valentine’s of dishes and learn new as figs stuffed with goats that classes as a digital
and Nutrition GCSE pupils Day’. In addition to skills. One of the many cheese and braised pig ‘Hollywood Handshake’.
were very relieved to be producing delicious interesting techniques cheeks in red wine. Well done boys!
able to complete their final tasting food, pupils had learnt was the curing
practical assessments to show high level of and then hot smoking of It was a pleasure to see
in the final week before practical skills, excellent salmon by Jenny (Year 11). all of our pupils do so well
lockdown. Two of our time management and and they all deserve a
international pupils beautiful presentation to A wide range of dishes huge ‘well done’.
completed their practical gain high marks. were produced, from
assessments via video. typical Valentine’s Day
One of the real joys of the dishes such as moules
Pupils were given three practical assessment is mariniere, steaks and
hours to produce a three that it allows pupils to be chocolate fondants to
course menu inspired by creative with their choice more unusual dishes such
40 School Highlights and Events School Highlights and Events 41O ur Year 7 pupils absolutely
loved creating their various
Fireworks Night
carved pumpkin designs as Pupils, parents, guardians and
part of Extra Curricular Day. staff gathered together at Pull
We captured photos of their Court on the 5th November to
creations to share with you. We enjoy the annual school firework
have to admit, we can’t look at Mr night. The evening began with
Porkington manning the School warming cups of delicious soup
Reception desk without laughing. and hot dogs (provided by the
Catering team), enjoyed in the
Pupils enjoyed watching foyer next to the roaring fire.
pumpkins grow on the farm
allotments this year. When they Business pupils were selling glow
were ready, pupils picked them sticks and sweets in order to raise
and used them in Catering money for future school projects
lessons to make delicious - both were very popular with the
pumpkin soup! children! FAB (Friends at Bredon)
also helped by providing tea and
coffee, which was very welcome
on a cold evening!
Guests assembled outside in
front of the Cricket Pavillion
in order to watch the fantastic
firework display. The children
and adults alike were in awe of
the marvellous colours lighting
up the sky above the school,
especially the breath-taking
finale. A very enjoyable evening
in great company.
42 School Highlights and Events School Highlights and Events 43BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT WAINWRIGHT
LECTURES
Sixth Form Business students Our pupil Enterprise team
was in attendance and sold
organised the second annual various items handmade
by Bredon School pupils
This academic year, the Sixth Form students have attended some
Bredon Business Networking to raise money for future
school projects.
thought-provoking and informative talks, as part of their weekly series
of Wainwright Lectures. Part of the Sixth Form Enrichment Programme,
Event this year. Taking place in these lectures aim to broaden the students’ understanding of many
aspects of the wider world, preparing them for life after Bredon.
Pull Court on the 13th February,
the event was a huge success, with
many local business people and
sixth form students in attendance.
Prior to the event, the group presented to a group of local businesses
in Tewkesbury, explaining how the event would run and the mutual
benefits of booking a trade stand. The student team arranged the
entire event, from the marketing to the logistical details such as
catering and entertainment.
All money raised from the event was donated to charity. The students
chose to donate to Willow Foundation, Stonewall Foundation, and
Beyond Words.
In October, Jane Woodford, a During her visit, she shared many
retired teacher, paid a return visit fascinating anecdotes about the
to the school and encouraged incredible work she has carried
our students to become actively out in prisons, both in the UK and
involved in an engaging and Germany.
well-balanced talk on the ever-
changing situation in the Middle- On a similar theme, we then
East, stimulating a healthy had a visit from Francis Osei-
discussion in the process. Appiah, a reformed prisoner,
who emphasized the value
We then came closer to of education in making the
home with a visit from the right choices in life and raising
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust awareness and understanding
who clearly touched the hearts of gang culture and county lines.
of some of the quieter and more
thoughtful students, who were It is always wonderful to welcome
fascinated to hear about the back a Bredonian to talk to the
conservation work that is currently students, and this year was no
being carried out in the area. exception when Callum Morris
returned to school to talk about
In November, a talk that caused his seasonal work with Neilson
some serious discussion, inspiring Active Holidays. Callum was Head
one of our students to consider Boy at Bredon from 2017-2018,
a change in career aspirations, and his talk illustrated how many
was Angela Findly with her career developing opportunities
talk entitled ‘The role of art in he has had since leaving school!
reducing offending behaviour’.
44 School Highlights and Events School Highlights and Events 45VE DAY
Friday 8th May 2020 marked 75 years since
Victory in Europe (VE) Day when the Second World
War came to an end in Europe.
Our pupils took part in all sorts
of VE Day inspired activities
to mark this important day,
including research into WWII,
making bunting and cooking from
war-time recipes. Some pupils
also decorated their windows
with VE Day displays, and threw
afternoon tea parties with their
families to celebrate.
As a school, we changed our
Remembrance logo temporarily to a VE Day
Day
themed logo for our social media
channels as a way of recognising
the day online.
November 10th was a proud
moment for Bredon School as our A group of our staff also came
Combined Cadet Force took part together to record their own
in the Tewkesbury Remembrance version of ‘We’ll Meet Again’
Sunday Parade. Our pupils which was shared with our school
did very well and marked an community as a tribute to VE
important occasion for the Day. It was also a fitting reminder
School by being part of our wider that although pupils were being
community on this day. homeschooled due to COVID-19
at this time, a day would come
On Remembrance Day itself - where we would ‘meet again’ and
Monday 11th November - pupils return to school.
in school took part in a whole
school Remembrance assembly.
It is now 101 years since the end
of the First World War in 1918 and
pupils took time to remember
those who gave their lives in two
world wars and other conflicts.
46 School Highlights and Events School Highlights and Events 47W H O L E S C H O O L W A L K
Pupils Give Back
to Local Community
As part of their ASDAN Personal
and Social Development
Course pupils were tasked with
undertaking an environmental
project. They chose to look at
litter and the effects it has on
the environment. As a group,
others pupils wanted to help their local
community with a litter pick in and
around Bushley.
The Muddy Mile RSPCA Crisp Packet Macmillan Coffee
Recycling Morning
On Wednesday 11th Taking place annually during the
first week of term, the ‘Whole
September pupils from School Walk’ is a brilliant way for
every year group (Year 7 our new pupils to get to know
to Year 12) donned their their peers, and for all of our
pupils to work together as
hiking shoes and walked an a team. It was lovely to watch as
impressive 10 miles across they encouraged and supported
one another throughout the
the Malvern Hills to raise day. There was a real sense
money for charity. of achievement as pupils made
it to the end of the challenging
The Muddy Mile was an event Thank you to all of our wonderful This year we held a successful hike, with many commenting
organised by David (Year 13) as pupils and families for collecting Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise on how proud they were of
part of his OCR Level 3 Sports empty crisp packets throughout money for this wonderful charity. themselves for making it across
Course. David chose to create the year for our charity recycling It was lovely to see so many of our the entire length of the hills.
a whole school event in aid scheme. The RSPCA was able parents in attendance, enjoying
of Sport Relief. Pupils were to recycle them, get a donation a coffee and cake, and raising The hard work and determination
encouraged to complete a wet and put the money towards money for a good cause! paid off, as this year our pupils
and muddy one mile course caring for animals! raised a fantastic amount for
around the school. Lots of pupils charity - just over £1000. Money
turned up to take part and they raised was split between three
ran, skipped or hopped around charities chosen by the pupils -
the Muddy Mile course. It’s the John Brown Trust (in memory
not very often that wellies are of John Brown, Head Boy 2015-
advised as the footwear of choice 2016), The Cheltenham Animal
for a sports event but they were Shelter and CCP (Caring for
needed by some! Communities and People).
48 Helping Others Helping Others 49A R T - A selection of the wonderful artwork from Years 10-13 Dejha B Mitchell B
GCSE GCSE
Mark B
AS Level
Luca P
GCSE
1 3
Henry P
AS Level
Amelia C
GCSE
4 5
Rian T
GCSE
2 6
Isabella T
1 Alan C / AS Level 4 Max D / GCSE GCSE
2 Lucy H / AS Level 5 Maddy B / A Level
3 Harrison W / AS Level 6 Amelia C / GCSE Dan B
AS Level
50 The Arts The Arts 51P H O T O G R A P H Y - Aselection of the inspiring Photography work from Years 10-13 Tokia T
A Level
Richard G
A Level
Abdul R
GCSE
Emily K
GCSE
Jack M
A Level
Megan C Mark B
Harrison W Amir K
GCSE A Level AS Level GCSE
52 The Arts The Arts 53Jack M
A Level Luca P
GCSE
Nelleke L
GCSE
Ellie, age 10
Mae, age 6
Jacob, Age 8
Samantha G
GCSE
Bredon School’s ‘From My
Window’ creative project
Jenny H launched this year, celebrating
GCSE work produced by all children
and their friends within our
local community. The aim of the
competition was to encourage
children and young people
SECOND PLACE - Bethan, age 10 to pursue and develop their THIRD PLACE - Alice, age 4
interests and talents in the
creative arts during lockdown.
‘From My Window’ was open to
all children aged 3 to 16 years in
Gloucestershire, Worcestershire
and Herefordshire. To take part,
children were invited to submit a
piece of artwork, using whatever
medium they liked and using the
title of ‘From My Window’
William, age 9 as inspiration. Harry, age 7
Alysia K
GCSE
Eden W
GCSE
Rian T
GCSE
Elija, age 7 FIRST PLACE - Betsy, age 7
54 The Arts Section Header 54 The Arts 55Christmas is always the most magical time
of the year here at Bredon.
JUNIOR CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION
A Twist on a Christmas Carol
- Bah Humbug!
Wednesday 11th December was the big night of the Bredon
Junior School Christmas production of Bah Humbug!
The play was performed at Bushley village hall, the village
in which Bredon School is located.
Review by Iris, Year 7 The audience was filled with
family and close friends of the
The storyline was based around pupils. The performance was
an old man who hated Christmas particularly enjoyed by Miss H
because he was focused on (Stable House Houseparent)
money and having a successful and the seniors she brought
business. One night three spirits with her, who were squealing
come to his house to show him encouragement right to the end.
his past, present and future. In The performance overall was
Pupils were treated to the most This year we introduced the the end he turned out nice and exciting, captivating and lively
delicious Christmas lunch by Bredon Christmas Wish Tree. he made lots of friends. and the cast did a fabulous job!
our Catering team, as well as We put the wish tree in the If there was a chance that this
our Christmas Fair, featuring foyer of Pull Court, and pupils The main characters consisted of: play was on again, I would highly
a ‘Reindeer Rodeo’ and many were encouraged to write their Mr Scrooge: Harry (Year 6) recommend watching it!
pupils ran stalls selling gifts and Christmas wish on a wooden Spirit past: Tilly (Year 6)
confectionery. bauble to hang on the tree.
Spirit present: Toby (Year 6)
In Boarding, Christmas came The celebrations came to a Spirit future: Jessica (Year 5)
early as pupils celebrated with a climax with our annual Carol Bob Cratchit: Leo (Year 6)
‘secret santa’, gifting one another Service, held in the beautiful Mrs Cratchit: Jessica (Year 6)
presents before the end of term. Tewkesbury Abbey. It was lovely
to see our pupils and their Jacob Marley: Leo (Year 6)
Lessons featured a whole host of families sitting together, listening Fezziwig: Barnaby (Year 6)
Christmas themed activities, for to the service, singing carols,
example, our Juniors thoroughly and hearing our pupils delivering The costumes were all bought
enjoyed making (and eating!) readings both confidently and or made by the pupils and
yule logs in their Catering lesson. eloquently. were all very good!
56 Christmas Christmas 57/ B O A R D I N G / Horse Riding
Boarders get the opportunity to
take part in various evening and
weekend activities, including
horse riding! Our boarders really
enjoyed their riding lessons and
their skills have improved a great
deal throughout the year.
/ Happy Valentines
to ME!
Our girls in boarding took some
time to write lovely messages
for their friends for Valentine’s
Day. They also spoke about the
importance of loving yourself and
knowing that you can be a strong,
independent and happy person
regardless of having a ‘valentine’
or not!
/ Time for a quick
game?
Our boarders always enjoy
playing games at the weekends
and our boys have been enjoying
a spot of chess in the evenings
before bed - a great evening
activity!
/ Sushi Masterclass
In January, boarders enjoyed
a sushi masterclass with James
Wronski, guest Development
Chef. They were taught how to
create their own sushi and got
to try lots of new flavours.
58 Boarding Boarding 59_Virtual _
Bredon K EEP I N G
AC T I V E 2020 S O FA R …
_ (COV I D -1 9) / LO C K D OW N AT HOM E
26th of Jan, basically the start of the year ,
I viewed Styler, this did give me a tear,
Was a very special day,
During lockdown, our pupils were Many of our pupils were lucky
challenged to think of a creative enough to be able to go outdoors My first glance, he was chomping hay.
way to raise money for a charity for their Sports lessons whilst at
of their choice as part of their home during lockdown. We saw February, it was time to ski
Citizenship lessons. Alongside many pupils out on their bikes
this, our staff came together and This involved me falling, trying and enjoying with glee,
such as Jack in Year 8, going for
took part in fundraising projects a run like Guy in Year 7 and even There was lots of snow,
of their own. taking to the water with their
kayak, as was the case for Ivan Was amazing but I missed my ‘foe’.
The total amount of money in Year 9!
raised for charity by our school March, was amazing until Corona,
during lockdown stands at over
Lockdown began, I was a bit of a loner,
£7,000!
I guess though, it is fun with the fam,
Apart from the only lunch is a sandwich filled with ham.
Don’t touch your hands or face,
Wear a mask just in case,
In English lessons, our Juniors
learned how to write instructions.
One challenge was to write
a recipe for a potion. Rose in I may go crazy,
Year 5 created a ‘puppy potion’.
At least mum is making me not too lazy.
According to her brilliantly written
instructions, if you feed this I will be so relieved when lockdown ends,
We were very impressed with These are all incredible magical ‘puppy potion’ to your
the unique ideas our pupils achievements, and we are so dog, it will turn them into a puppy Can’t wait to see my friends,
came up with in order to raise proud of every single pupil who again!
And I will go competing, after all this,
money: Sorcha in Year 9 did an took on a personal challenge
hour of litter picking in her local during this time. Simply will be bliss.
community every day; Francesca
in Year 8 raised money for
Dyslexia Research Trustby reading
‘The Hobbit’ aloud; Erin in Year 9 BY I Z Z Y ( Y E A R 9 )
walked 150 miles for YoungMinds;
Ellie (Year 10) carried out a tri-
baathlon(!); and James in Year
10 completed a 30 day fitness
challenge, single-handedly
raising almost £2000 for St
Brigid’s Community Garden!
60 Virtual Bredon Virtual Bredon 61_Virtual
Bredon
_ (COV I D -1 9) / LO C K D OW N
C AT E R I N G
COMPETITIONS
During lockdown, our pupils were
challenged by Mr Crwys-Williams
to take part in a weekly Catering
competition at home!
Pictured here are some of the
winning dishes produced by our
pupils. Competitions included
soup making, imaginative salads,
scone baking and classic wartime
dishes to celebrate VE Day.
We were very impressed with the
high standard of all of the entries,
and the passion and dedication
our pupils showed whilst cooking
at home!
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