Healthy and Happy There is much discussion these days of the importance of a ‘healthy lifestyle’, and this is something which we really value at St Bees School. We take every opportunity to move learning out of the classroom and into the open air, as evidenced by our commitment to Outdoor Education: the proximity of the coast, lakes, and mountains, … Read More
Issue 13 – Full Circle Newsletter
When the Children met Danny Wang (Group Managing Director of Full Circle) It is always good for our pupils to meet new people, find out about who they are and what they do, and maybe take some inspiration from what they learn. The opportunity to meet Danny Wang, the Managing Director of the Full Circle Group, arose when Danny visited … Read More
Issue 12 – Full Circle Newsletter – Outdoor Education and Autobiographies
One of the many great things about St Bees School is our location: set in a lush green valley between the world famous Lake District and the truly magnificent Cumbrian coastline. This is one of the reasons why we put so much store in Outdoor Education as we take advantage of the opportunities to get pupils out of the classroom … Read More
Issue 11 – Full Circle Newsletter – Learning and Laughter
Well… What can I say? WE ARE OPEN! Thursday 6 September 2018 was an emotional day for so very many people as all the hard work finally came to fruition and St Bees School once again got down to its real business of working with young people and their families. Although there was lots to celebrate, we were concerned to … Read More
Issue 10 – St Bees School Opens – Full Circle Newsletter
Dear Friends of St Bees School, The big day finally arrived on Thursday 6th September! The countdown clock on the website ticked down to zero. Our pupils arrived. The school is open! Forgive a slightly different format to this newsletter – but we are sure you will agree that these are rather special times! We have received so many … Read More
Issue 9 – St Bees School Newsletter – Full Circle
Danny Wang – A Personal Profile As we had the pleasure of hosting some of the team from Full Circle last week it was only appropriate that the next interview be with Group Managing Director Danny Wang. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Tell us a bit about yourself and your involvement in the School. My … Read More
Dr William Frankland – Old St Beghian, Centenarian and Inspiration #NHSat70
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