We Can Be … Empowered

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The annual careers conference celebrating and encouraging Women in The City.

The City of London is focused on crashing through the glass ceiling on City careers for young women. The annual London careers convention celebrating and promoting women in City careers has doubled in size and impact – covering more businesses and two conference facilities in the esteemed Guildhall. As part of our Careers Programme, our group of Year 12 students visited the conference and had an informative and interesting afternoon at an event devoted to showcasing career options in banking, insurance through to consultancy. Inspirational entrepreneurs hosted a business game and Q&A on career paths. Also, our Year 12s enjoyed an interactive morning at a host law firm Venner Shipley in Aldersgate. The international law firm specialises in Intellectual Property and our pupils enjoyed doing interactive tasks based on cases to do with copyright in pop music and patent disputes in festival merchandise. The skills of research, analysis, debate and communication were needed to come up with a legal judgement!

The overall message was to take risks and be empowered in your career and that it is part of your “journey”!

The day was topped off by a range of free sweet and savoury treats from our linked corporate – always a winner!

Year 11 Bishop’s Warriors Take on the Ultimate Challenge!

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Year 11 work in teams to master the obstacles in the Bishop’s Warriors event on Valentines day – demonstrating the Bishop’s 360 values

On Valentine’s Day, our incredible Year 11 pupils braved the freezing February weather to take part in the legendary Bishop’s Warriors obstacle course – and they did it in style! From Claudia Winkleman lookalikes (The Traitors) to TY toys, Ninjas, “Banana” Minions, a Shrek and horse duo, butterflies and even a giant inflatable gingerbread man, the creativity on display was second to none. The course itself was packed with challenges, pushing every participant to their limits. They scrambled under a cargo net, battled it out in a tug of war, powered through rugby drills and weight challenges, navigated the tricky rope corridor, “slipped and slid”, whilst being hosed by Miss Graves, and even took on the dreaded cool pool. The wet wheelbarrow “wace” was another highlight, while the mental challenges tested their problem-solving skills under pressure. Through perseverance, teamwork, and sheer determination, our Year 11s discovered just how much they can achieve when they push themselves—an invaluable lesson as they prepare for their GCSEs. The atmosphere was one of camaraderie, and the laughter and cheers made it an unforgettable afternoon. A huge thank you to both Mr Underwood senior and junior, to Ms Langston and Dr Bune, whose hard work and creativity brought this fantastic course to life.

Well done, Year 11—you truly are Bishop’s Warriors!

Year 9 Crowned District Netball Champions!

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Bishop’s Year 9 netball teams distinguished themselves in many competitions this week

A huge congratulations to the Year 9 Netball A & B teams who took part in the District Netball Tournament after school on Wednesday at Stanborough School. Both teams played brilliantly with the B’s finishing 4th out of 8 schools. The A team also played against 7 other schools, winning 6 and drawing one resulting in them becoming DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! Fantastic wins also against Queenswood and Dame Alice Owens. A big win all round for Team Bishop’s!

Miss Nelson

Apprenticeships Explained

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Year 7 to 11 pupils get presented with an overview of the range of Apprenticeships and opportunities

Options, Options, Options! At school, we are tasked with developing rounded young people with academic qualification and transferable skills to head off to the outside world. Knowing their options is a critical role of Careers in school – whether it be further education options or early employment via the government backed Apprenticeship schemes. Our KS4 and KS5 pupils had a series of “Apprenticeships Explained” assemblies this term from Ask Apprenticeships. The presentations were delivered to demystify the growing network of apprenticeships available from those appropriate for post-16, right the way through to Masters equivalents. Giving the chance to stay in education while gaining an income! The number and range of employers, and now functions, that you can apply for is growing every year. There are now legal and teaching apprenticeships coming online, with the medical world also being reviewed for apprenticeships by our government.

Our role is to explain the benefits of these schemes – that feature on-the-job training with educational qualifications at all levels – and to add them to the “mix” for our pupils to make the right choice for them.

Information for parents and carers on Apprenticeships can be found at Ask Apprenticeships website and the government website: https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/the-ask-programme/ https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

A Fantastic Half Term in Food

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This half-term in Food has been filled with exciting achievements, from competition success and primary school collaborations to skill-building in pastry, sauces, and creative cake decorating

This half-term has been packed with exciting activities and achievements in Food.

We’re incredibly proud of our Year 10 students, Maria Alessi and Noah Wikner, who showcased their talent in the Springboard Future Chef competition. Maria won the South East Final and competed in the Regional Final this week, delivering an outstanding performance!

We were also delighted to welcome Year 6 pupils of Oakview Primary School into our food room, where their students learned to cook and develop new skills as part of their South America project. It was a fantastic experience for them all.

We were also fortunate to be one of just 200 schools in the UK to receive a delivery of fresh mussels from Fish Heroes. Our students had the unique opportunity to learn how to cook with them—and for some, to taste them for the first time!

Meanwhile, our Food Enrichment Club focused on cake decorating this half term —finishing with beautiful roses and hearts, spreading joy through baking.

Well done to all our talented students for their dedication and creativity in the kitchen!

Mrs Wright

Year 7 Robotics Presentation from Herts Uni

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As part of Safer Internet Week, Year 7 students explored how robots can enhance interaction and support human beings.

As part of Safer Internet Week, Year 7 students had an exciting visit from the University of Hertfordshire, who brought along two impressive robots: Miro, a dog robot, and Kasper, a social robot. The session highlighted how technology is shaping the future and promoting safe internet use. Miro demonstrated interactive and fun ways robots can engage with humans, while Kasper showed how robots can support people with autism by encouraging communication. The visit emphasized the importance of digital responsibility and sparked curiosity about the positive impact of robotics in everyday life.

Mr Goodall

Year 8 Scientists Judge for Royal Society’s Young People Science Book Prize

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A group of Year 8 scientists worked together to judge the shortlisted children’s science books as part of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2024

A group of our Year 8 scientists worked in teams to judge this year’s shortlisted Young People’s Science Books. The books were judged on their ease of reading, interest, look and feel and inspiration. The shortlisted books were: All Bodies are Wonderful, The Expanding World of Data, Can You Get Rainbows in Space?, Engineers Making a Difference and Mission Arctic. All books were given scores out of 5 for each category. After much deliberation, the winner put forward to the Royal Society was: ‘Can you Get Rainbows in Space?’.

‘All books were good’ said Sienna, one of the judges, ‘However the Can You Get Rainbows in Space book was unusual and really interesting’.

More information about this competition and the shortlisted books can be found here: https://royalsociety.org/news/2024/11/young-peoples-book-prize-2024-shortlist-announced/

Robotics Club get programming!

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Robotics Club members built and programmed an anemometer, combining circuitry and coding to measure wind speed.

This week in Robotics Club, Khrisha and Liyana took on an exciting challenge—building and programming an anemometer, a device used to measure wind speed! They designed the circuitry, assembled the components, and coded the device to accurately track wind movement. Their hard work and problem-solving skills brought science and technology together in a hands-on project that showcases the power of STEM.

Great job, Khrisha and Liyana! Who’s ready for the next robotics challenge?

Year 9 Stand Against Bullying in Life Skills

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Year 9 students create posters to raise awareness about homophobic bullying

In Life Skills this term, Year 9 students have been learning about different types of bullying including bullying based on both gender identity and sexuality. To end the half term, they have been creating posters to spread awareness about homophobic bullying and the use of derogatory language, such as using the word ‘gay’ as an insult.

It has been inspiring to see the students from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds discussing and debating issues around this topic with respect and sensitivity and agreeing that bullying in any form is simply not acceptable at our school. Students in Y9 will be voting for their favourite poster after half term.

Miss Faux

Chosen to Play Futsal for England

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Miruna B has been chosen to play for England in an International Futsal youth competition in Italy this summer.

Miruna Badelita (10Fr) will travel to Pescara in Italy this summer to play for England in an International Futsal Youth Tournament. Her team will play against 10 different countries, providing experience of playing at an international level in a sporting excellence environment. Miruna, who plays right wing, is very excited about this opportunity: ‘I cannot wait to get my kit and play against the best youth teams in the world’. Miruna’s ambition is to become a professional footballer and play for Arsenal. Everyone at Bishop’s is very proud of Miruna, particularly House Franklin!

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