News and Stories from Bishopsgate School
Visit from Zimbabwean Priest
June 2009As part of our Enrichment Programme of lectures for Years 7 & 8, we were privileged to welcome a Zimbabwean Anglican priest, who had been forced to flee Zimbabwe after encouraging political debate, and condemning the Mugabe regime, in his church. His presentation was inspirational, offering an insight into life for ordinary people in Zimbabwe and emphasising the importance of standing up for principles and having the courage to... [more]
Common Entrance Success
June 2009We were delighted to receive news that all our Common Entrance candidates had passed to their first choice senior schools, including Eton College, Hampton and Reeds. The results were very pleasing with Hampton and Reeds awarding 3 prizes for academic excellence to our pupils.
Year 8 is now enjoying a well earned Leavers' Programme, a highlight of which is a residential outward bound week in Devon. [more]
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National Spelling Award
June 2009
The Times Spelling Bee - National Semi-finalsHaving beaten seven other schools to win our local heat, Bishopsgate’s Year 7 spelling team, comprising Sam Clarke, Mason Rainier-Kirkwood, Tim Senanayake and Michael Hawkins headed off to Southampton on Friday 22nd May for the National Semi-Finals of The Times Spelling Bee. They competed against the nine other local heat winners from the South of England for one place in the Grand Final... [more] -
The Fonz at Bishopsgate
May 2009
Henry Winkler, the actor who starred in 'Happy Days', visited Bishopsgate on Thursday and was a tremendous hit with children, staff and parents! He spoke to the children about the talents that lie within all of them. He read extracts from his best selling children's novels about Henry Zipser, a dyslexic boy who will not let his learning challenges hold him back. The books are both hilarious and insightful. The children were... [more] -
Major Academic Scholarship
May 2009
We were delighted to hear the news that Jonathon Oldfield has been awarded the top academic scholarship by Hampton School. This is a tremendous achievement and we all offer our warmest congratulations to Jonathon, whose hard work and academic flair have paid off handsomely! [more] -
Spring Concert
March 2009
I congratulate all the children and music staff involved in a quite superb spring concert. The variety of music and the quality of performance were absolutely outstanding. Highlights included the Junior Choir, whose beautifully sung renditions of 'The Bare Necessities' and 'Sound of Music Medley' delighted the audience, the Swing Band, who wowed the audience with their dynamic performance, the Senior Choir who lit up the hall... [more] -
French Trip
March 2009
Year 6 had a wonderful time in Normandy last week. The pupils visited a variety of interesting places including the Bayeux tapestry, the D-Day Landings museum, the 360-degree cinema at Arromanches and Caen castle. They had the opportunity to practise their French at the market in Courseulles (where the stall holders did a good trade in berets!) and they learned about the production of apple juice, cider and Calvados at a local... [more] -
Latest Sport
March 2009
Congratulations to our Under 9 girls' Netball team, who won the Bishopsgate Tournament on Saturday, winning all their matches.The Under 10 Netball team won the IAPS Haileybury Festival. To gild a great day, Alexandra Oldfield was awarded the ‘Player of the Tournament’ trophy. Congratulations also to our Under 8 Netballers, who won 5 and drew 1 of their 7 matches at the Eagle House Hi-5 Tournament. Netball v Lambrook... [more] -
Enrichment Lecture
March 2009
Many thanks to Mr Justin Bowman, who visited Bishopsgate on Wednesday morning to speak to the pupils of Years 7 & 8 about the work carried out by his company Air Charterservice Aviation PLC . Even though Mr Bowman has addressed members of the United Nations, he was apprehensive about speaking to a room full of 12 and 13 year olds! He need not have worried, as the children found his lecture both fascinating and inspiring. They learned... [more] -
IAPS Netball Success!
March 2009
Congratulations to our Under 10 Netball team, who won the large and prestigious IAPS Netball tournament held on Sunday 1st March at Haileybury in Hertfordshire. We were delighted also that Alexandra Oldfield was awarded the 'Player of the Tournament' trophy!This triumph was the girls' fourth tournament win of the year, a superb record. [more] -
Science Week
March 2009
This week is Science Week and there will be all sorts of opportunities for the children to test out their scientific skills. With daily Science lunchtime challenges, demonstrations and talks from visiting Royal Holloway University scientists and a series of teamwork competitions, there should be something for everyone to enjoy during the week. There is also a Science poster competition, which will involve a practical investigation... [more] -
Teachers' Appreciation Day
February 2009
The staff thoroughly enjoyed their surprise last Wednesday when the children put on a wonderful teachers' appreciation day. Members of the School Council launched the day in fine style with a special assembly, which included solo and ensemble performances by instrumental musicians. A superb carousel of photographs, showing staff at work with the children, was set to music by Year 7 ICT monitor Matthew Tate.Treats included lovely... [more]
