We were delighted to see the inspiring Dr William Frankland, “Grandfather of Allergy” and former pupil of St Bees School, on BBC2’s “The Great British Menu” last night. He was interviewed by one of the chefs, and thanked for his extraordinary contribution to medicine and health as part of the #NHSat70 celebrations. We captured a brief clip here from the … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 8
It is amazing just how the weeks fly past. It must be something to do with those eddies in the space-time continuum. It is all getting very exciting at school with September 6th rushing towards us! The new Reception room is now complete and is looking quite splendid. We are welcoming the team from Full Circle this week. Danny Wang … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 7
It has been another hectic week at school, as I am sure you can imagine. We continue to polish and shine the jewel that is St Bees. Members of staff have been preparing their classrooms and making sure that everything is shipshape for September. Stocks of new textbooks are arriving almost daily and we are awaiting the new student planners, … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 6
You will have to forgive me if this edition of Full Circle is a few days late. I promise to get the next issue to you on Friday! My commitment to FC is huge, but it is as nothing compared to those people in Dundee who have continued to publish the Beano. It’s hard to imagine a comic that has … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 5
Isn’t it just typical! The children break up from school and it then rains! I have to say that it was rather nice rain this week; it was that warm rain often associated with Mediterranean countries and yes this was Cumbria 2018! Hopefully this is merely a brief cloudy interlude in our glorious summer! School is once again alive to … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 4
Forwards with Confidence It has been another action-packed week at St Bees. Sadly, I was laid low by a rather nasty bout of labyrinthitis – my world did literally spin in the most disconcerting way. I am now back on top form, but disappointed to miss the inspiring visit of Women in Nuclear for their Summer Suffrage Celebration. You can … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 3
11th July 2018 I don’t know how many people have that tremendous book produced by the great Tom Kelly back in 2015. It is called Memories of St Bees School 2015. It captures so many happy memories of the thriving school here at St Bees. On the penultimate page is written this touching sentence. ‘We wait for the sound of laughter … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 2
28th June 2018 Thank you so much for all the messages of support that have come into HQ over the last week. It is lovely to see the impact of all the positive messages emanating from school. As you will see we welcomed the new teaching staff here over the last week and they were all impressed on the progress … Read More
St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle Issue 1
I wish you a warm welcome to the first issue of Full Circle, our weekly newsletter. Each week, I will update you on the latest developments from our school and share my thoughts as we prepare for the grand opening in September. What a week it has been! I don’t know who to feel greater sympathy for – the German … Read More