Headmaster’s Update This week marks the halfway point in the school year as we look back on what we have achieved and forward to what we now need to do. It was good to see some new faces in school this week as we had children doing entrance tests in anticipation of joining us in September 2019 – we shall … Read More
Full Circle Newsletter St Bees School Issue 24
Headmaster’s Update it is amazing to think that we are almost at the end of January, though both mornings and evenings are noticeably lighter now. This gives us a bit more time to show visitors our fantastic grounds and facilities, and it was good to have the opportunity to meet more prospective pupils and their families this week. We are … Read More
Issue 16 – Full Circle Newsletter
Keeping Busy During Half Term Just because it is half term and there are no children or teachers in the school doesn’t mean that St Bees School isn’t busy! We have a lot going on this week. The new St Bees School prospectus is almost ready for press, and we are also busy planning our exciting Open Day which will … Read More
Issue 15 – Full Circle Newsletter
The Importance of Mandarin “They all speak English, don’t they?” For so long, this has been the mantra of so many in the UK who, for one reason or another, have little or no facility with another language. Further still, this often masks an aversion to engaging with other cultures. When you realise that the distance between the UK and … Read More
Issue 14 – Full Circle Newsletter
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
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