15 January 2016

Bishop Douglass Catholic School Parent Newsletter

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In Pursuit of Excellence 3rd November 2017

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 15th November Sixth Form Open Evening

Monday 4th December INSET day-school closed to pupils

Wednesday 13th December Advent Service 6pm

Thursday 21st December—Last Day of Term

SPIRITUALITY Spirituality Matters "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?... Jesus said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all you soul, and with all your mind." God in his Gospel is reminding us of the importance of priorities. Often we get our priorities muddled up and life can get messy. God assures that if we put Him first in our lives, He will be our refuge, strength and the love that carries us through all circumstances of life.

INTRODUCTION

This week, as a school community we celebrated the Feast of All Saints Day 1st November 2017. With Fr. Kevin, we remembered the importance of the Saints and their continual role within our Community. We took time to ask our House Saints, Edmund Campion, John Fisher, Ann Line, Thomas More, Nicolas Owen and Margaret Ward to intercede our personal prayers. Throughout the month of November, students in years 7, 8 and 9 will be celebrating Remembrance Services in their R.E lessons with Fr. Kevin. This is an opportunity to reflect and remember those dear to us who have died. On the 15th of December we will be celebrating Christmas Jumper Day in aid of 'Save the Children'. All staff and students will be asked to come into school in non-school uniform, wearing a Christmas Jumper with the contribution of £1 to raise money for children less fortunate than ourselves. Thank you for your continued support.

FOOTBALL REPORT

Bishop Douglass 2 - 1 East Barnet As the murky fog rolled across the Bishop Douglass pitch, the Year 8 boys had a chance of one last hurrah against East Barnet before they break up for the winter football break. The boys asserted themselves straight away by getting into shape and moving as a unit towards the centre of the pitch. the passing was zippy and quick, which made it difficult for East Barnet to get a foot hold in the game. After 10 minutes of dominating play, the deadlock was finally broken, Marcel was played through tidily by Matthew and stroked the ball past the keeper, 1-0. More scintillating play followed from BD, forcing some good saves from the Eat Barnet goalkeeper. The whistle for half time was then blown and the boys returned to their coaches for the team talk. As BD got us under way, it was much of the same for the second half, the boys were playing with real style which you could see they was enjoying with smiles all over the pitch with 5 minutes to go. Yet, after a good clearance from East Barnet, their striker was released with no defender in sight, as he bore down on goal, goalkeeper Michi tried his hardest but could only watch as the ball was struck past him, 1-1. Makel, showing his captain credentials, demanded that the boys kept their heads up and should try to push for the winner. And so, with 2 chances squandered and a minute to go BD were awarded a corner. As marcel whipped it in, Derek, leaping like a salmon swimming up stream, connected with an almighty header to secure the three points for BD. the year 8s were buoyant. After a fantastic start to the football calendar the boys now go into a well deserved winter break before they kick off again next year. they have worked incredibly hard and their conduct, attitude and spirit is always a joy to see along with their passion for the sport.

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THIS WEEK’S TOP EPRAISE

WINNERS Year 7 Nicholas WILLIAMS (7O) (40)

Year 8 Rianna LANIGAN (8M) (35)

Year 9 Enxhi ISALLARI (9 W) (35)

Year 10 Giorgia SERBAN (10F) (35)

Year 11 Jessica MARGOI (11C) (25)

Year 12 Sahira KHADERY (12F) (30)

Year 13 Sara HAJDA (13O) (15)

Barnet Parent/Carer Drop-In Sessions

The Specialist Inclusion Services and Educational

Psychology Team are facilitating ‘Parent/Carer Drop-

In’ sessions along with the pre-school teaching and

NHS SALT teams. These sessions are free sessions,

although they must be booked in advance (based on

a ‘first come – first allocated’ approach). They are

available for parents/carers of Barnet children and

young people (0-25), to share any concerns or issues

on a 1:1 basis with a relevant professional. It is a

stand-alone session, so this means that there is no

follow-up. The aim of this session is to provide

Barnet parents/carers with an opportunity to discuss

concerns, and collectively think through how to

move forward with the situation.

To access the sessions, parents/carers must book a place, utilising the contact details in the flyer enclosed with this newsletter and return to SENDevents@barnet.gov.uk

Maths Challenge

Use the 6 numbers in the given order to make a total of 100. You can use + - x ÷ ( )

5 2 6 4 7 6

Solution to follow next week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School 8.00-8.45am

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library Breakfast Club Hall – free break-fast before 8.20am

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library Breakfast Club Hall – free break-fast before 8.20am

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library Breakfast Club Hall – free break-fast before 8.20am

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library Breakfast Club Hall – free break-fast before 8.20am

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library Breakfast Club Hall – free break-fast before 8.20am

Lunchtime 1.30-2pm

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library

Homework Sup-port A1.1 Independent Study Library

After School 3.10-6pm

Homework Sup-port A1.1 (To 4:10) Evening Study Library *Hot meal served at 5.45pm

Homework Sup-port A1.1 (To 4:10) Evening Study Library *Hot meal served at 5.45pm

Homework Sup-port A1.1 (To 4:10) Evening Study Library *Hot meal served at 5.45pm

Homework Sup-port A1.1 (To 4:10) Evening Study Library *Hot meal served at 5.45pm

Homework Sup-port A1.1 (To 4:10)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND STUDY SUPPORT

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lunchtime 1.30-2pm

Fitness Club Fitness Suite Basketball Basketball Courts

Fitness Club Fitness Suite Basketball Basketball Courts KS3 Arts Club T1.3 Choir for Years 7 & 8 in E0.6

Fitness Club Fitness Suite Basketball Basketball Courts Film Club Y7&8 B3.2

Fitness Club Fitness Suite Gardening Club S0.7 Geography club for Years 7&8 Choir for Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form in E0.6

Fitness Club Fitness Suite

After School 3.10-4.10pm

Bishop Douglass Youth Club (BDYC) Sports Hall *Runs until 5:30pm STEM Club S0.5 Drama Club Drama Studio Orchestra Music Dept. Basketball Fixture Year 11 v Salvatorian (Home)

Music practice Music Dept.

Rock School Music Dept.

Dance Club Dance Studio Gospel Choir Music Dept. Football Fixture Year 8 v Salvatorian (Home)

Fitness Club Fitness Suite Chess Club S0.1

EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS—WHOLE SCHOOL:

www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk

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