N e w s l e t te r I s s u e 2 7 F r i d a y 2 9 A p r i l 2 0 1 6

L Roberts— Principal

Dear Parents/Carers

I would like to update parents on the work on our new

sports hall. All the work is currently on track to be handed

over in the summer holidays and we are hoping to have the

Official Opening in November. The field works will

commence in July and the fields will probably be out of use

until spring next year! We do however, have plans in place

to ensure that the St Bede's winning performances

are unaffected.

Our pupils and staff who went to France and Skern Lodge will

be returning today. Throughout the week we have had very

positive feed back that the pupils were happy and healthy,

they were learning how to live together, help and understand

how to share a community life and also to look after

themselves. I am sure we will find them quite grown upon

their return.

Congratulations to Natalie

Hatfield, in year 7, who

qualified to be one of only 6

Under 13 girls to compete

for the West Midlands in

the Mini London Marathon

last Sunday. The race

covers the last 3 miles of the

main London Marathon,

with the customary finish

down The Mall. She ran

fantastically well, exceeding

all expectations and

improving her PB by 50

seconds. She was first girl

home for West Midlands

and managed to finish 22nd

out of 246 in a time of 18 minutes and 34 seconds. Natalie has

another year in this age group and so, hopefully, she can qualify

again next year.

Remember school will be closed on 2nd May. Here’s wishing

everyone a superb weekend break and I will see you all on 3rd

May.

“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain.” John 15

Jesus told us that if we love him we will

keep his words and that his words are from the

Father. Jesus while he was alive encouraged his

disciples not to be afraid because the Father will

send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, in his name

and He will teach them everything. Jesus also

said he was telling them all these so that when

the time occurred they may believe.

This Sunday, the 6th week of Easter, let us re-

ignite our minds and hearts to pray for the

coming of the Holy Spirit into our daily lives,

and let the Easter blessings come alive.

Like the disciples we must be prepared to

uphold our faith and it is not easy in this

materialistic world that we live in, sometimes

we do not even remember to love our

neighbours, let alone God. Let us use our time

wisely and to say our prayers and attend Mass.

Lastly before Jesus died he comforted us by

saying ‘my peace I leave you, do not let your

hearts be troubled or fearful’.

During this Year of Mercy let us bring into our

family lives the Spiritual & Corporal works of

mercy.

The Holy Spirit is like the air. Invisible, but without it

animals could not live.

The Holy Spirit is like Love. Without it everyone would

be sad.

The Holy Spirit is like peace. Without it people would be

fighting.

The Holy Spirit is like water. It cleanses you.

The Holy Spirit is like joy. Without it people would be

distraught.

The Holy Spirit is like friends. Always there for you.

(Harrison Mayne 8JHB)

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2 May May Day Holiday—school closed

27 May School closes for half term

6 June School re-opens

10 June Queen’s 90th Birthday

14 June New Intake Evening (7.00pm)

16 June Yr 8 Transition Evening

1 July Year 5—Alexandra Theatre B’ham

IONA JARROW LINDISFARNE WHITBY

541 455 512 498

YEAR 5 YEAR 6 YEAR 7 YEAR 8

697 735 307 267

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE

25 April —29 April 2016

Whole School— 97.3%

Year 5 98.7% Year 7 97.5%

Year 6 96.3% Year 8 96.7%

Igor Jesiolowski-Sobczak for fantastic contributions to class discussions.

Sophie Dixon for coming to school happy and enthusiastic every morning.

Sam Webb for excellent work and concentration in English.

William Hall for settling back in well and having a good start to the summer term.

Zuzanna Iwanska for fantastic, neat work in English.

We are now in a position to advise parents the amount we will be sending to the individual chosen charities of St Bede’s.

£856.97 to Father Hudson’s Society

£477.07 to St Vincent de Paul Society

£987.53 to CAFOD

£495.99 to Acorns Children’s Hospice

On behalf of the charities we would like to say a big THANK YOU to our parents in support your children’s school on this Julia Plaszczynska – being hardworking and very

helpful to other members of the class

Julia Orzol – very organised and focused in lessons

Lillia Williams – outstanding piece of writing in her recount

Caitlin Johnston – for facing a fear

Noah Ebanks – for good effort and working in lessons

Class Mass

5HA - 6/5/16 5KB - 20/5/16

5SW - 27/5/16 5CA - 17/6/16

YEAR MASS TBC

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY— 10TH JUNE

To celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday,

a picnic lunch has been arranged

for the whole school and,

weather permitting, we will have

a lovely picnic outside

Cost - £2.30

Also, pupils can come to school in their

own clothes with a red, blue white

theme and contribute £1.00

For the attention of parents and carers of pupils in Year 8

As part of our RE lessons about love and relationships, we will be discussing the place

of sexual relationships over the next few weeks. This area will be considered as part of

our learning on God’s love for us through the creation of humanity and continuation of

creation through acts of love. We will be focussing on the dignity of the person to help

prepare students for when this topic is studied in more detail at GCSE level.

(Miss Howard-Biggs)

OUR LADY OF LOURDES MAC

MATERNITY LEAVE MAC BUSINESS MANAGER

Starting date: 1st September 2016

Salary Grade: PO5 (54-57), £46,505 - £49,448 per annum

Contract: Full time and Temporary

The Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Multi Academy Business Manager to cover the current post holder’s maternity leave. The experienced professional will lead the business development of our Multi Academy Partnership and ensure that Operational Management is strategically led at a high level.

The Multi Academy currently comprises of four Catholic schools situated in Redditch and Bromsgrove responsible for over 2000 students and 356 (207FTE) members of staff. The schools are all rated as Good by Ofsted.

As a member of the MAC senior leadership team you will lead from the front. The MAC Business Manager is the leading support staff professional, working strategically to assist the Directors and School leadership teams. The successful applicant will join the central office of the MAC and be supported by a Senior Finance and Administration Officer.

The successful candidate will hold a DSBM qualification or equivalent and have a strong background in education accountancy/finance, Estates management and Human Resources with significant experience managing a team of administrative, facilities and finance staff successfully. The ability to establish a vision and develop strategies and systems to achieve the organisational aims as set out in the Multi Academy development plan.

The closing date for completed application forms is Noon, Tuesday, 24th May 2016 and interviews will take place the week commencing Monday, 6th June 2016. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday, 31st May you can assume that, in this instance, you have not been successful.

Applications from experienced School Business Managers of single Academies are welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to attend each school with in the MAC weekly therefore flexibility to work across multi sites is essential.

For futher information or an application pack please contract the Central office on 01527 528261 or email chair@lourdesmac.org.uk

Completed applications should be emailed to chair@lourdesmac.org.uk or posted to Mike Dean, Chair, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC, The School House, c/o St Bede’s Catholic Middle School, Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire; B98 7HA

A seamless, faith based education, from Reception to Sixth Form

OUR LADY OF LOURDES MAC

FINANCE AND ESTATES OFFICER

Required ASAP—Permanent / Part Time

Salary: Grade 4 Spinal Point 18 - 21 (FTE £17,714 - £19,742)

Closing date: NOON Monday, 9th May 2016

Interview Date: Wednesday, 18th May 2016

The Academy Representatives of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School are seeking to appoint a motivated

and experienced Finance and Estates Officer to join their first school support team.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School is part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC which comprises of four

Catholic schools based in Bromsgrove and Redditch, Saint Peter’s Catholic First School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Catholic First School, Saint Bede’s Catholic Middle School and Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School.

The role of Finance and Estates Officer is a new post and will primarily support the Office Manager and School Senior

Leadership team in the administration of the school financial and estates management. The post holder will be required

to support the administration team in providing first line support to the school stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a previous financial and administrative background, good interpersonal skills and be

suited to working in a busy office environment. It is desirable that the candidate will have experience of working within

estates administration and a school environment.

The post is part time Monday – Friday 20 hours per week term time. Plus 5 INSET Days and 5 Days non term time.

Paid Holidays include 8 bank holidays, 4 specified days and 21 days increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service.

For an application pack and further information please visit our school website

www.mountcarmelfirstschool.co.uk. Phone School Office: Mrs Rita Kennedy on 01527 546 398

or email office@mountcarmel.worcs.sch.uk

Class teacher required to teach across KS1 and lower KS2 for September 2016

Contract: Fixed Term Contract / Full Time

Salary: £22,244 - £37,871 per annum

Closing Date: NOON Monday 16th May 2016

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th May 2016

Our Lady Mount Carmel Catholic First School is part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC which comprises of four Catholic schools based in Bromsgrove and Redditch: Saint Peter’s Catholic First School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School, Saint Bede’s Catholic Middle School and Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School.

We can offer: a caring school community based on our strong Catholic ethos an excellent team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff a very supportive and experienced Academy Committee supportive parents and positive, happy children who enjoy learning opportunities for professional development strong links with the parish and wider community

We are looking for someone who:

is supportive of our Catholic ethos of the school has excellent classroom practice has strong organisational and interpersonal skills has high expectations of all children and for all children has energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude

This post is suitable for an NQT (who will be fully supported through their NQT programme) or a more experienced teacher. An application form and an information pack are available from and returnable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Academy, details as above.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students