Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of Safeguarding 01323 356678 annabel.hodge@bedes.org
Mrs Amy Dove Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 01323 356633 amy.dove@bedes.org
Mr Nik Driver Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 01323 356618 nik.driver@bedes.org
Mr Paul Juniper Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 01323 356767 paul.juniper@bedes.org
Our Vision
Where every child finds joy in their pursuit of brilliance
Our Mission
We continue to craft a more joyful education.
• Cultivating a vibrant learning experience, motivating us to pursue our individual best.
• Providing a festival of opportunity, enabling us to discover new passions and develop new talents.
• Building a kind-hearted community, inspiring us to enhance the lives of others.
Our Values
BE COMPASSIONATE
Because a caring community fosters belonging. We expect our community to show kindness to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities, maintaining campuses where every person feels joyful and energised.
BE COURAGEOUS
Because fortune favours the brave. We challenge our community to stand up for what is right, providing them with a safe environment where they can take bold action in pursuit of brilliance.
BE CURIOUS
Because wisdom can be found off the beaten track. We encourage our community to discover unlikely passions and hidden niches, releasing them into a wealth of opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
BE CONSCIENTIOUS
Because dedication is a spearhead of success.
We ask our community to throw themselves wholeheartedly into every endeavour, taking responsibility for their journey and inspiring others to do the same.
Prefect Vision 2025 - 2026 ‘With privilege comes responsibility’
Every Bedian will aim to:
Be proactive, rather than be reactive
Change ‘me focused complaints’ to ‘us focused pupil-led initiatives’
Fairly represent all pupils
Celebrate in our differences
BEDE’S Governor and Staff List 2025
Governors
Mr N Mercer, BA (Hons) (Chair)
Mr S Avery, BA, MBA, FCA
Mr C Haywood
Mr J Janakan, MBBS, FRCS, MSc
Mrs S Jelly
Mr G Kakar
Dr C Lemaigre, MA Hons, DClinPsychol
Mrs K Nash, BEd
Mrs V Parker
Mr M Pattihis
Mr G Perrin
Mr K Siwek, BA (Hons)
Reverend J Sykes, MA (Hons)
Mrs P Southern, MA (Oxon), ACA
Mr A Targett
Clerk to the Board: Miss J Aldous
Executive
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSA
Mrs L-A Morris, BComm, Accountancy
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE
Dr P Church, BA (Oxon), MLitt, PhD
Mrs R Nairne, BA (Hons)
Mrs A Hodge, RMA CYP
Mrs E Maynard, MCIPD
Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Mr D Byrne, MBA, ACMA CGMA
Senior Management Team
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSA
Mr J Tuson, MA, GTP (English)
Mr P Wise, BSc (Hons), MEd, PGCE
Mr N Abrams, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Mr P Goodyer, MBA, FRSA
Mr S Choithramani, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE
Mrs A Dove, BA (Hons)
Mr N Driver, BCom, PGCE
CEO & Senior Head
Head Prep and Pre Prep School
Principal Deputy Head
Deputy Head: Operations
Chief Finance and Operating Officer
Director of Communications
Director of Safeguarding, Clinica Services Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Chief People Officer
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Director of Commercial Partnerships
Senior Head
Principal Deputy Head
Deputy Head: Operations
Assistant Head: Academic
Senior Head
Director of Innovation and Development / Assistant Head
Assistant Head: Pupil Development, Values & Skills and Head of PSHE
Assistant Head: Day
Mr P Juniper, BSc (Hons), MA, PGCE, Assistant Head: Boarding
CBiol, MRSB
BOARDING AND DAY HOUSES
Camberlot
Mr Stuart Brown, Hm camberlot.house@bedes.org 01323 356811
Mrs L Martin-Smith, BA (Hons) Head of External Communications
Mr R Mills, BA (Hons), PGCE Director of Admissions
Development & Alumni Relations
Mrs C Sutton, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Miss J Cox, BSc (Hons) Alumni & Relations Officer
Mr S Farebrother Data & Insight Manager
Mrs C Fitzgerald, BA
Estates Department
Mrs K Francis
Mr P Schulte
Mr S Acaster
Mrs J Dowler
Mr J Hinchcliffe
Mr J Portnell, AIFireE
Mr A Smith
Porters’ Lodge/Security
Mr N Hicks
Maintenance
Mr C Adams
Mr R Baxter
Mr C Delaney
Mr M Goldsmith
Mr P Gunter
Mr D Nutbeam
Mr L Olden
Mr M Rigglesworth
Mr A Robinson
Mr A Rossi-Bennett
Mr T Wiles
Grounds
Mr C Bowles
Mr A Brookes
Mr L Cook
Mr M Perkins
Mr J Roseblades
Mr A Taylor
Mr R Teague
Housekeeping
Miss L Aggett
Mrs C Baker
Mr B Carmichael
Mr S Carmichael
Miss L Cooper
Mr M Firmin
Miss S Grant
Mr J Holt
Mrs S Jusic
Director of Estates
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Data, Compliance and Sustainability Administrator
Estates Administrator and Project Assistant
Health and Safety and Fire Technician
Health and Safety Compliance Manager
Grounds Manager
Security/Salto Co-ordinator/Residential Caretaker
Mrs S Killick
Mrs V Knight
Mr G Lake
Mr D Latter
Mrs L Leakey
Mrs K Misiura
Mrs A Sargent
Mrs V Schulz
Mrs N Smith
Mr N Thomas
Mrs D Trott
Mrs N Vine
Mrs K Weeks
Exams
Mrs E Devereux Head of Exams
Mrs K Hutchison Examinations Manager
Mr J Glover, BSc, Dip Ed Deputy Examinations Officer
People Team
Mrs E Maynard, MCIPD
Director of People
Mrs K Sayer, MCIPD Head of HR
Miss C Clark People Systems Administrator
Mrs L Matheson Recruitment Co-ordinator
Mrs D Mitchell, ACIPP, MATT Payroll Controller & Systems Manager
Miss M Pugh HR Officer
Miss A Schulte PA to Director of People and Director of Safeguarding
IT Services
Mr D Eglington Network Manager
Mr S Dickson Assistant Network Manager
Mr P Moore IT Engineer
Learning Enhancement Administration
Mrs L Backler PA to Director of Learning Enhancement
Library
Miss S Evans Librarian
Partnerships and Social Responsibility
Mrs M Leggett, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE Head of Partnerships and Social Responsibility
School Office
Mrs K Ray-Gain
Mrs L Allan
Mrs D Murphy
Sustainability
Dr F Mansfield, BSc (Hons), PhD,
PA to Head & CEO
PA to Deputy Head: Operations & Assistant Heads
PA to Deputy Head & Assistant Heads (Day & Boarding)
Sustainability Co-ordinator QTS, MRSB
Transport
Mr R Perkins
Mr S Landeg
Mr J Pumphrey
Mr L Taylor
Miss J Duncan
Drivers
Mr L Adams
Mr T Bennett
Mr D Bigsby
Mr A Bishop
Mr B Blewitt
Mr B Brown
Mr M Dando
Mr M Davis
Mr J Denney
Mrs V Evans
Mr A Fleetwood
Mr N Fordham
Mr P Hobden
Mr P Long
Mrs E Molog
Mr J Montague
Mr J Mulville
Mr B Murphy
Mrs C Perkins
Mr F Pollitt
Mr E Prior
Mr C Quinnell
Mr R Robinson
Mr M Smith
Mr J Spencer
Mr A Upton
Transport Manager
Transport Technician
Trust Transport Administrator
Mechanic Apprentice
Travel Co-ordinator
SUMMER SCHOOL
Mr D Kenward Director
Mr L Hart, FDA
Mr N Firman, BA
Miss A Penrose, BA (Hons), MA, PgDip
Mrs N Woollard
Ms T Cook, DELTA and DELTM
Miss A De Melo, BSc, PGCE
Miss A Sadler, BA
Assistant Director
Admissions Manager
Operations, Marketing and Academic Manager
Enterprises and Social Programme Manager
Sales and Admissions Officer
Enterprises Coordinator
Recruitment and Onboarding Assistant
DAILY AND WEEKLY ARRANGEMENTS
CHAPEL ROTA
MONDAY A TUESDAY A WEDNESDAY A THURSDAY A FRIDAY A
Knights Dicker Stud Crossways Dorms
MONDAY B TUESDAY B WEDNESDAY B THURSDAY B FRIDAY B
Camberlot Bloomsbury Dorter Charleston Deis
MEAL TIMES AUTUMN TERM 2025
BREAKFAST
Please note Breakfast is for boarders only so we can accommodate all the pupils in the dining hall safely.
MONDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY BRUNCH
7.25 AM Stud 10.40AM Crossways
7.35 AM Camberlot 10.50AM Camberlot
7.15 AM Dorter Breakfast is in houses from 9.00 am onwards 10.30AM Dorter
7.45 AM Crossways 11.00AM Stud
7.55 AM Dorms 11.10AM Dorms
LUNCH
When available the Grab & Go lunch service (if applicable) - comprising of hot and cold food and fruit is served at the appropriate location. The Grab & Go service opens to all Sixth Form pupils and three selected houses each day from 1.10 pm (timetable below). First Year pupils are released at 1.00 pm and should use the main servery not Grab & Go. Hot food and soups are served in the Dining Room. As well as this there will be a rota for in house lunch.
DINING ROOM SERVICE/GRAB & GO TIMETABLE
Grab and Go Rota In house lunches
Monday
permissions only and
Tuesday Early permissions only and L5
Charleston, Deis, and Crossways
Camberlot and Dorter Wednesday
permissions only and U5/P6
Knights, Dicker and Blooms
Stud and Crossways Thursday Early permissions only and L6
Deis, Knights, and Charleston
Camberlot, Stud, and
Camberlot and Dorter
Dorms and a Day House (one per week in the Recital Room on rotation)
• Please note the rotas for Grab & Go and In House lunches
• Monday to Friday - Early lunch is available for the Sixth Form who are not in lessons from 12.10pm in the Dining Room Service Only
• Any other pupil wishing to have lunch early must show those on duty an email from the relevant member of staff organising the activity. Those wishing to enter for an early lunch must queue beside the steps beside the tensa barriers on the other side of the entrance and wait patiently for the prefects to let them in when there is an appropriate gap.
• Please be aware that Legat classes will commence at 2.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday
• Saturday Lunch for all Boarders and Day Pupils 12.00 - 1.00 pm
• On Fridays one day House per week will have in-house lunch in the Recital Room on a rotational basis. This will start at 1.10 pm and pupils should aim to go to the Recital Room as soon as Period 4 has finished.
SUPPER
MondayThursday Friday Sunday
6.30pm Years 9, 10 and Day Boarders 5.50pm
Years 9, 10 and Day Boarders plus any pupils on evening activities 6.00pm Camberlot & Dorter 6.20pm Dorms
6.45pm Years 11, 12 and 13 6.10pm Years 11, 12 and 13 6.30pm Stud & Crossways
CHAPEL ARRANGEMENTS
• Chapel is an essential part of our school week. It is one opportunity to find moments of peace in a busy life. The weekly topics will revolve around both faith and values where the faith aspect is an exposure to the religious tradition of the Christian faith. Singing is an important and uplifting part of our Chapel experience. All are encouraged to take part.
• Chapel is compulsory for all and absence can only be granted by the Hm in agreement with the Chaplain. Personal faith is not expected; respect is.
• Pupils will be in their place, sitting silently and respectfully, ready for the service to commence at the advertised start time. The Chapel is open in advance of the Chapel services and pupils and staff are welcome to arrive early to sit quietly.
• Pupils are expected to self-regulate their behaviour and this is both the expectation and the norm. House prefects are present to monitor and encourage this attitude of reverence.
BOARDING AND WEEKEND PROGRAMME 2025
• Friday evenings - a social programme of events are available to all pupils. Pupils can sign up for these events electronically via a Google Form with instructions. Please note that day buses depart at 4.30 pm on Friday and therefore any day pupil wishing to join in with Friday evening sessions will have to make their own way home.
• Saturday mornings are open to all pupils. Day pupils should arrive at school prior to the start of the activity, register at the Porters Lodge and then should go directly to their weekend session where they will be registered. Lunch is available for all pupils in school on Saturdays. Day pupils should have departed by 1.30 pm and should sign out at the Porters Lodge. Please note all pupils selected for a sports team are expected to play in all fixtures as these take priority.
• The Boarding & Weekend Programme for the upcoming weekend and for the term can be viewed on the Pupil’s MyBede’s page under Co-Curricular.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Policies
All school policies relevant to parents can be found on the Bede’s web site (www.bedes.org)
The Medical Centre
If you are feeling unwell you must approach your House Matron (Boarders) or go directly to the Medical Centre. The Opening Times for the Centre are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, early closure on Wednesday for staff meetings and CPD at 4.00 pm.
The School Nurse can be contacted on 01323 356790 / 01323 356791 in hours, out of hours please call 101 and refer to the Duties and Weekend Document page for members of SMT staff on duty.
Clinical Services Manager
Lead School Nurse
School Nurse
School Nurse
School Doctor
IT Resources
Mrs A Hodge
Miss L Lister
Miss C Jones
Mrs F Rush
Dr M Northway
Any issues with technology should be reported to the Helpdesk which is situated in the Aviary, outside the Science Block. The Helpdesk is open Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm. Pupils and staff can email queries to helpdesk@bedes.org
Lost Property
The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to the personal property of pupils. To minimise the possibility of property being lost:
• All pupils and their parents are required to make sure that all items of clothing and equipment are labelled, where possible, so that lost property is returned to its owner as soon as possible.
• Pupils are required to make sure that all their personal property and any school property issued to them is kept safely on their person.
• Parents are responsible for insuring their child’s personal items.
• Any items found at the School site or on school buses should be taken to the Porters’ Lodge, and if named will be returned to the pupils’ house as soon as possible.
• All unnamed/unclaimed lost property is disposed of at the end of each term.
The Village Shop
• As well as being part of the Bede’s Community we are all part of a wider Village Community and everyone should show care and thought to those within it.
• We expect everyone at Bede’s to behave in a compassionate and caring manner to all those that they come in contact with in the wider world.
• This is particularly important within the Village due to the high profile of the School within the locality.
• We recognise that this is incredibly important as Bede’s is at the centre of the Village, but also because we firmly believe that building a kind-hearted community fosters belonging and we want this for the whole Village as well as the School.
• Therefore everyone visiting the Village Shop must be aware of the impact that their actions can have on the Village and that they are ambassadors for the School.
• There are a number of properties that face directly into the waiting area outside the shop. This means that anyone visiting the Village Shop is very visible to local residents, who will in turn form an opinion of the reputation of Bede’s, based on the behaviour of those visiting whilst at the shop and when heading to and from the shop.
• Everyone should therefore do everything they can to be conscientious, kind and thoughtful in any of their interactions with residents and members of the public when visiting the Village Shop.
• Making excessive noise or using bad language when going to or from the shop or when waiting outside the shop is not in keeping with the aforementioned values.
• Walking thoughtfully along the pavements and being compassionate by bearing others in mind when doing so helps us build the right relationships with the Village.
Timings that must be followed by Pupils when visiting the Village Shop
• The Village Shop is out of bounds for all pupils, aside from those in the Sixth Form until the end of afternoon activities at 4.40 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 4.20pm on Wednesday and Friday.
• Sixth Formers visiting should always make sure that they allow enough time to come back and should leave the shop fifteen minutes before the start of their next lesson or registration.
• Sixth Formers must ensure that they attend lunchtime registration with their house and should not use being at the shop as a reason to miss this.
• Exceptions to these rules are only allowed when permission is specifically given by a member of staff for a particular reason e.g. A tutor group visiting the shop.
• Pupils should not use visiting the Village Shop as a reason to miss other school commitments when they are required to be in another place.
• All pupils should be conscientious and take responsibility for the safety of their peers by ensuring that they go in pairs when walking to and from the shop in the dark during the Winter months.
Rules to follow when travelling to the Village Shop
Pupils must walk to and from the Village Shop in the safest way possible along the pavement and should not try to visit the Village Shop by the footpath from the back of the fields in order to avoid being seen by members of Staff.
• Pupils should be mindful of cars when visiting the Village Shop and especially of cars coming to or from the residents houses or the car parking area outside the shop itself.
• Pupils must consider the importance of being ambassadors for the School and therefore consider their uniform when visiting the Village Shop.
Specifics on arrival and departure from the shop are in line with the above values
• Only four pupils are allowed to stand in the shop at a time - please note that this does not
include those who are seated for dining. This is to ensure that the shop does not become too crowded and so pupils are not in any way seen as being a domineering presence by others who may be using the shop.
• Pupils must form an orderly queue behind the plant pots so that they are not blocking the entrance and should be caring and thoughtful towards those who are entering and exiting the shop.
• Pupils must respect the fact that tables are limited at the shop. The tables, both inside and outside the Village Shop are for dine-in customers only, meaning that those pupils who are waiting must not sit down at them as this would be selfish and not in line with being thoughtful to others. This also applies to any prefects who may be present and their friends. If pupils wish to dine in they just need to ask for a menu and they will be served.
• Pupils should respect the public and all other diners whilst in the shop.
• Pupils must not drop litter, on the road, pavement or area around the Village Shop.
• Pupils must not play ball games on the road, pavement or area around the Village Shop.
• Pupils should remember that the Village Shop does not belong to the school and is open to the public. Please be courteous at all times to members of the public and the staff in the shop.
Opening Hours
Please note that the times that the Village Shop is open do vary considerably and can also change on the day so what is below can only be seen as a guide.
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm
Out of Bounds
• Please note the fields and path behind the Village Shop are out of bounds as well as any of the areas beyond the School fences which are private land owned by others.
• Trespassing onto the private land surrounding the School will be taken extremely seriously.
• Please also note that the area around the Greenhouses is also out of bounds.
Mobile phones, AirPods and Headphones
• From the start of the school day until the end of the school day, mobile phones, headphones and AirPods must not be used by pupils and should not be seen. The only exceptions to this are the very specific examples when a phone is required. For example, making a payment, using two-factor authentication or, in certain classes, under teacher supervision, for filming or photographing or for listening to videos on devices in lessons.
• If unsure in these cases pupils should ask for permission from a member of staff.
• If pupils are seen with a phone, headphones and AirPods they will be confiscated and it is the responsibility of the pupil to collect them at the end of the day.
• These rules do not apply after the end of the school working day. Note that there are different rules inside Boarding Houses and also for Sixth Formers.
• Phones, headphones and AirPods should not be seen at any time in the Dining Hall, including all Boarders’ meal times outside of the school working day and at weekends.
• From the start of the school day until the end of the school day, pupils should not wear Headphones or AirPods around the campus during the hours of the school working day.
Visitors to Bede’s Campus
Bede’s welcomes parents and other people visiting the School, recognising the importance of interaction with non-School members. At the same time, however, we must ensure the safety and welfare of our pupils and avoid disruption to the educational process. Therefore, we ask parents, whenever possible, to make their visit known to the relevant member of staff (usually your child’s tutor or Housemaster/Housemistress) in advance. Pupils may not receive other visitors at School without the prior agreement of their Housemaster/Housemistress on each occasion. (For further details please see Bede’s Visitor Policy at www.bedes.org)
All visitors MUST report to the Porters’ Lodge.
SENIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
All pupils are expected to wear the uniform in the correct manner which embodies the values of the school.
JUNIOR UNIFORM
Must / Must not
• School blue tweed blazers must be worn at all times.
• School grey trousers (purchased from School Blazer) must be worn with a white shirt (with top button done up) and house tie or with a collared blouse and house tie. Shirts must always be tucked in.
• Kilts must not be altered (including rolled), must be of an appropriate length, recommended to be no more than 5cm above the knee and must be worn with a white open necked collared blouse / shirt and be tucked in.
• Jumpers must be the blue v-neck jumper with green trim (purchased from School Blazer). The jumper must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer. House hoodies and other jumpers or sweatshirts must not be worn.
• White or black ankle length socks must be worn with a house kilt or neutral, plain blue or black tights or no socks must be worn with a house kilt. White socks should not be worn with school trousers. Knee length socks must not be worn.
• Shoes must be all black, must be leather or leather look and must be a traditional shoe that can be polished. Canvas shoes, trainers and any boots must not be worn. Sliders must not be worn.
• Pupils must not have nose piercings, eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings, lip piercings or septum piercings.
• Headphones must not be worn or on show around the school site.
Should / Should not
• Coats should cover the suit jacket and should only be navy or black. They can be made of waterproof or wool material. New Balance Sport Jackets can be worn as a school coat.
• Tights should not be ripped and will need to be replaced as soon as possible.
• Jewellery should be discreet.
• Hair should be discreet in style, worn tidily and in a natural tone. Makeup should be discreet. Junior pupils should be clean shaven.
• Nail length and style should be discreet and should be practical for school.
SENIOR UNIFORM
Must / Must not
• Blazers must be worn at all times.
• Jumpers must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer. Hoodies (including House Hoodies), sweatshirts, track suit tops or cardigans must not be worn.
• Coats must be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of the blazer.
• Collared shirts or collared blouses must be worn with trousers. Otherwise, collared or non collared blouses either patterned or plain must be worn. Vest tops (for clarity, a top that has straps), low cut tops, T-shirts, polo shirts or crop tops must not be worn.
• Pupils must wear some form of house identity with their senior outfits - this can be in the form of a tie, scarf or badge at the discretion of their Hm.
• Skirts or Dresses must be appropriate and professional office attire. Skirts must not be Denim, or look ‘stretchy’ eg. Lycra. Shorts must not be worn. Dresses must have sleeves (for clarity, not a top that has straps or no shoulder covering).
• Trousers must not be Denim or look ‘stretchy’ eg. Lycra and for clarity, must not be jeans or leggings.
• Knee length socks or fishnet tights must not be worn.
• Shoes or boots must not be canvas or trainers. Shoes or boots should be suede, leather or leather look. Sliders or knee high boots must not be worn.
• Nose piercings or septum piercings must be discreet (with a small clear or skin colour stud / bar).
• Pupils must not have eyebrow piercings, tongue piercings or lip piercings.
• Facial hair must be tidy, of even length and no longer than 5mm in length.
• Pupils must have no visible tattoos.
• Headphones must not be worn or on show around the school site.
SHOULD / SHOULD NOT
• Jewellery should be discreet. Makeup should be discreet.
• A plain coat which should cover the blazer, the school sport coat may be worn.
• Hair should be a natural colour, clean and tidy.
• Nail length should be practical for school.
SPORTS UNIFORM FOR ACTIVITIES / TRAINING UNIFORM / PE KIT
Please note the kit provider is New Balance/Limitless, the Canterbury kit is now phased out and must not be worn for sport. For sport all items listed here unless otherwise stated are ‘must’. If pupils are wearing their kit to class or around the site they must be in ‘Travelling Kit’ which includes a Bede’s top and Bede’s trouser wear (either new leggings or tracksuit bottoms).
• Tracksuit Trousers must be Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless only. No other tracksuit trousers are permitted for any form of sport or activity.
• T-Shirts must be Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless T-shirt with Bede’s logo only. No other T-shirts are permitted for any form of sport or activity.
• Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless Bede’s skorts or shorts must be worn only. No other skorts or shorts are permitted for any form of sport or activity. Lycra athletics shorts are only permitted whilst participating in athletics. Bede’s skorts or Bede’s shorts are for participation in sports activities or PE lessons only and not to be worn at any other time around school.
• When wearing leggings, Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless leggings must be worn only.
• Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless logo socks must be worn for team sports and with the rest of the kit. For other activities non-Bede’s socks may be worn at the discretion of the member of staff.
• Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless Jumper or Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless one quarter zip games top must be worn. No other jumper or zip top is permitted.
• House Hoodies must not be worn for sporting activities. House Hoodies can be worn for House Competitions, or in other activities at the discretion of the member of staff overseeing that activity only.
• Bede’s Black full zip New Balance/Limitless jacket must be worn. No other zip up jacket is permitted.
• Different sports will require you to purchase the Bede’s New Balance/Limitless games kit e.g. netball dresses, cricket whites. These are the only specialist items that are permitted.
• Swimwear must be the Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless one-piece swimsuit or Bede’s Black New Balance/Limitless Swimming Shorts.
• Kit purchased for Sports tours is permitted if it is in line (the same kit with slightly different branding) with standard Bede’s kit only. This will be arranged by the sports department for each tour.
• Jewellery must not be worn during sporting activities.
• In many sports safety equipment must be worn such as gum shields, shin pads and other PPE as required and deemed necessary by the member of staff overseeing that activity.
Shoes: Suitable shoes for the type of sport and venue you are playing must be worn.
1. Astro shoes on the astro turf
2. Indoor trainers for the sports complex
3. Football boots for football
4. Sliders should not be worn for any sport, activity or around the School site (unless walking from the boarding house to participate in sport that requires different footwear eg. football boots.
SPORT AND ACTIVITY INFORMATION
At Bede’s we pride ourselves on a rich sporting provision. As an HMC school we must comply with their code of conduct - this applies to our players and our spectators.
TEAMBede’s - Inspire each generation
Sport plays a fundamental part of life at Bede’s. With a nationally recognised programme, worldclass facilities and specialist coaches, opportunity, drive and participation is at the heart of what we do. Whether pursuing sport as a career or a hobby, Bede’s pupils are encouraged to exceed all expectations, grow in confidence and develop a life-long passion for health and fitness.
The ethos and core values of TEAMBede’s are:
Teamwork - Ask not what your team mates can do for you, but what you can do for them
Respect - Be fully committed in every session, appreciate the opportunity you have. Respect all those around you no matter who they are
Enjoyment - Comes from improvement, success, making friends and helping others develop.
Understand your own goals. Positively encourage others to engage
Humility - Be humble, be aware of others, be polite. Thank those who spend time making sure you have a good experience
Discipline - Discipline from within. Be on time, in correct kit, be organised and respect the official’s decisions
Leadership - Communicate with positivity and trustworthiness, be motivational, be committed and support everyone
AT BEDE’S WE EXPECT
1. Our pupils to learn the rules and play within them; to show good sportsmanship at all times, never playing unfairly or arguing with officials.
2. Our spectators to set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performance by all players. Spectators should not comment in a negative manner towards any player, coach or official. Bad language will not be tolerated either on or off the field.
3. Pupils and spectators to accept the official’s judgements and decisions.
4. Parents are asked to be supportive of the selection decisions made by coaches, accepting that decisions are made on a broad range of selection criteria.
5. Our coaches to communicate with teams through the Bede’s Sport page and app. Team lists will appear 48 hours beforehand. It is the responsibility of the pupil to check the team list.
Bede’s has its own dedicated sports web page - http://sports.bedes.org Accessing this through a mobile device will automatically direct you to the Bede’s Sport App. The web page and app contains up to date information about fixtures, team lists and travel.
• All pupils selected for a school team are expected to play all fixtures. Parents must seek permission from the Director of Sport, Mr Caryer for a pupil to miss a fixture but this must be sought at least a week before via a parent/guardian email. Any pupil who misses a fixture without permission will receive a sanction.
• There will be occasions when fixtures have to be changed or cancelled. Please check the school sports page on the parent portal or ring the Sports Hall on 01323 356569 if you are uncertain.
• Sports Matches, Practices, Drama, Music and Dance rehearsals take priority on a Tuesday
and Thursday afternoon over other events. Pupils involved in these activities must attend them.
• All times for Sports Matches are ‘kick off’ times; parents are welcome to attend any match.
• Cup fixtures cannot be planned in advance and therefore will appear in the online calendar and on the sports website.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE FOR SPORT
Stage 1 - Imposition and Sports Hall Detention (for repeated poor etiquette, poor kit or lateness)
Stage 2 - Removed for up to a two-week period from the activity or/and Deputy Head Detention (for any repeats of stage 1, missing a fixture without adequate information or notice or dismissal from play during a fixture i.e. a Red Card)
Stage 3 - Removed from programme (any repeat offences after stage 2) Parents will be informed at each stage and decisions are made by the Director of Sport and SMT regarding all disciplinary issues.
ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND KIT
Expectations of pupil behaviour and dress are of the highest standard. Pupils must wear Bede’s Sports kit for all sporting activities at any time of the day. All pupils are expected to wear PE kit for their lessons and Activities kit for non-PE activities. Lessons and activities start promptly and lateness will not be tolerated for either lessons or Activities. If for any reason a pupil is unable to participate then a note must be provided for the relevant member of staff. House T-shirts can only be worn for House Competitions.
• Afternoon activities are compulsory and are part of the school day. Failure to attend an activity will result in a sanction.
• Pupils should not change their assigned activity without written permission from
• Mr Richards.
• Pupils must go to the assigned location for an activity at the correct time.
• Pupils who forget their kit for a sporting activity should stay with the activity and help run it with the member of staff.
• Pupils who are injured, missed the bus or whose teacher is absent should go to ICT3 for ‘Missed Activities’.
• Private Study is supervised - all pupils must register for Private Study.
• The Village Shop is out of bounds during activity time unless there is an activity scheduled to take place there.
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS FOR PUPILS IN PERFORMING ARTS, LEGAT AND SPORTS WHERE CHANGING IS REQUIRED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
All pupils must arrive in full school uniform in the morning every day except for First Years on Wednesday morning only, They must be in uniform after. All pupils must wear the correct Legat Uniform or wear the Bede’s Sports Uniform defined in Appendix 2.
Period 1 and 2 Sports / Legat Uniform required: Pupils must politely ask to leave their tutor period promptly by 08.35 and change into Sports / Legat Uniform before their lesson. Pupils that have an academic lesson period 2 in these circumstances should wear their Sports / Legat uniform for period 2. Pupils must change at morning break if they subsequently then have academic lessons in periods 3 and 4 after break.
Period 3 and 4 Sports / Legat Uniform required: If a pupil has not been required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform in period 1 or 2 then they must change at morning break for periods 3 and 4. Pupils that have an academic lesson period 4 in these circumstances should wear their Sports / Legat uniform for period 3.
Lunchtime and afternoon: Pupils that are not required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform after lunch in the afternoon must get changed back at lunch into regular uniform. Pupils that are in regular uniform during period 4 who are required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform after lunch must change at lunch. Pupils that are already wearing their Sports / Legat Uniform during period 4 and are required to wear their Sports / Legat Uniform after lunch do not need to get changed into regular uniform during lunchtime.
Any exceptional circumstances necessitating an exemption from the above are entirely at the permission and discretion of the Assistant Head Day or Deputy Heads.
Telephone
Email
headmaster@bedes.org 01323 356586
karen.ray-gain@bedes.org 01323 356586
CONTACT NUMBERS
Position
CEO & Senior Head
Name
Mr Peter Goodyer
Mrs Karen Ray-Gain PA to Head & CEO
Mr John Tuson Principal Deputy Head john.tuson@bedes.org 01323 356590
Mrs Debbie Murphy PA to Deputy Head and Assistant Head (Day & Boarding) debbie.murphy@bedes.org 01323 356597
Ms J French Head of STEM jula.french@bedes.org 01323 356855
Assistant Director of Studies (GCSE) edem.onofeghara@bedes.org 01323 356641
NUMBERS
01323 356790
Telephone
Email
Position
Dr E Onofeghara
Name
Mrs Lisa Martin-Smith Head of External Communications senior.events@bedes.org 01323 356606
Mr Richard Mills Director of Admissions richard.mills@bedes.org 01323 356602
Mrs Linda Hopkins Admissions and Data Manager admissions@bedes.org 01323 356604
Mr D Byrne Director of Commercial Partnerships david.byrne@bedes.org 01323 356571
Mr David Caryer Director of Sport david.caryer@bedes.org 01323 356572
Mr Rob Perkins Transport Manager rob.perkins@bedes.org 01323 356777
Mr Nick Hicks Resident Caretaker nick.hicks@bedes.org 07921 387470
Mrs Deborah Franks Head of Careers and Employability deborah.franks@bedes.org 01323 356863
Mr Robert Scamardella Director of Music robert.scamardella@bedes.org 01323 356719
Miss Aimee Gregg Music Administrator aimee.gregg@bedes.org 01323 356578
FUTURE KEY DATES 2025
Bede’s Fest Saturday 6 September
Individual School Photos Wednesday 10 September
Prep School Open Morning Saturday 20 September
Senior School Open Morning Saturday 27 September
Autumn House Competitions Thursday 2 October
House Development Day, House Music House Photos on the Lawn Friday 3 October
Sixth Form Open Morning Saturday 11 October
FY Outdoor Pursuits Week at Edale Activity Centre
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables Performances at the Attenborough Centre in Brighton
Monday 13 to Friday 17 October
Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December
TERM DATES 2025
AUTUMN TERM 2025
Boarders Return Monday 1 September 10.00 am
Day Pupils Return Tuesday 2 September 8.10 am
Half term Begins Friday 17 October 4.20 pm
Boarders Return Sunday 2 November between 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Day Pupils Return Monday 3 November 8.10 am
Term Ends Friday 12 December 1.10 pm
SPRING TERM 2026
Boarders Return Monday 5 January between 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Day Pupils Return Tuesday 6 January 8.10 am
Half term Begins Friday 13 February 1.10 pm
Boarders Return Sunday 22 February between 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm
Day Pupils Return Monday 23 February 8.10 am
Term Ends Friday 20 March 1.10 pm
SUMMER TERM 2026 - Not confirmed may be subject to change
Boarders Return Sunday 12 April between 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm
Day Pupils Return Monday 13 April 8.10 am
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 4 May School closed for lessons and activities, boarders on site
Half term Begins Friday 22 May 1.10 pm
Boarders Return Sunday 31 May between 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm
Day Pupils Return Monday 1 June 8.10 am
Term Ends Friday 26 June 1.10 pm
PUPIL VOICE
FEEDBACK TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Head of School, Deputy HoS, Heads of Sub Committees
Staff: SMT (Meets week 5 and 10 Autumn Term)
SIXTH FORM ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY SERVICE AND WELLBEING
HOUSE COUNCILS
FOOD COMMITTEE
BOARDING COMMITTEE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Knights Stud
Dorter
Dorms
Dicker
Deis
Crossways
Charleston
House Councils must consist of at least one pupil from each year group, be chaired by the HoH, meet weekly or fortnightly and s end a different representative to each sub-committee. Where two representatives are sent to a sub-committee, one must be a senior, and one junior.
Mrs Amy Dove Assistant HeadPupil Values amy.dove@bedes.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Paul Juniper Assistant Head - Boarding paul.juniper@bedes.org
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Annabel Hodge Director of Safeguarding annabel.hodge@bedes.org
If a pupil wishes to disclose something to you, you should tell them that you will listen to what they say but will need to tell the relevant staff. What to do: Listen, don’t ask leading questions, do not put words into their mouths. Make accurate, detailed notes at the time or immediately afterwards, this is to be done on MyConcern. You should not discuss with other colleagues until advice has been sought from the safeguarding team. Report the disclosure to Annabel Hodge, Nik Driver, Amy Dove or Paul Juniper as soon as possible, this can be done in person or via MyConcern . (Any member of staff can make a referral to Children’s Services Duty and Assessment team directly if they feel the need to do so or if they feel that a child protection disclosure is not being dealt with effectively or effi ciently). IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO INVESTIGATE, ONLY TO REPORT AND REFER.
Chaplain LEAD School Counsellor
Mr Taylor Mrs Jasper jarrod.taylor@bedes.org tara.jasper@bedes.org
Whomever you approach will help you. If something needs to be investigated, they will do so and then tell you what has happened. It may be that you would rather speak to someone outside the school. Your parents or guardians may be the best choice.
You can also contact the following services/agencies for help and support;
Childline: 0800 1111
ChatHealth Service: Text 07507 332473
East Sussex Children’s Services (SPOA): 01323 464222
Kooth (Mental Health Support): https://www.kooth.com/
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
SHOUT (for support in a crisis): Text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans: Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Stay Alive App: Available on Google Play and the App store
BEDE’S PUPIL COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE (TRUST)
Stage 1
If a pupil has a worry or complaint, in most cases they will be able to communicate that informally to an adult who knows them. Any pupil having a grievance can approach any of the members of staff within their House or indeed the School (their Housemaster/ mistress, tutor, form teacher or matron would normally be the person best placed to deal with the matter in the first instance).
If a pupil feels that their problem has not been properly addressed or sorted out the following procedure is laid down whereby they can make a more formal complaint. A pupil will not be penalised for making a formal complaint in good faith.
Stage 2
If any pupil feels the need to make a formal complaint about a matter which is causing distress or a problem which cannot be otherwise resolved he or she should inform (at the Senior School) a Deputy Head, Assistant Head or the Chaplain, or (at the Prep School) the Deputy Head, Head of Year or the Welfare Officer either verbally or in writing. The complaint will be acknowledged within two days and a written record will be made of the complaint.
Stage 3
The complaint will be investigated by a mutually agreed, independent person, sanctioned by the Headmaster, and resolved either to the pupil’s satisfaction or with an otherwise appropriate outcome, which balances the rights and duties of those involved. The investigation will normally be completed within two weeks. The complainant will be informed of the outcome in writing.
Stage 4
If the pupil, or his/her parents or carers, feel that the procedure detailed above has not dealt with the complaint satisfactorily then a letter setting out the unresolved complaint should be sent to the Headmaster. The School will then follow the Bede’s Complaints Policy, which is available on the website.
In addition
Pupils are also reminded that they have access to help outside of the School.
Dr Northway (School Doctor) 01323 845669
Childline 0800 111
Office of the Children’s Commissioner 0207 783 8330
ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES
Emergency Services: FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE
Action
1. Dial 999 or the emergency number shown on the telephone
2. Tell the operator which service you want
3. Give your telephone number
4. Wait for the emergency service to answer
5. Give the address where help is needed (Bede’s School - Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH)
6. Give any other necessary information
Accidents/Injuries to Pupils
• Injury to a pupil (in activities or otherwise) should be reported immediately to a Member of Staff.
• Serious injuries will always be taken directly to Eastbourne District General Hospital and not the Medical Centre.
• All injuries at school or during a school activity should be reported to the School Nurse. If a Member of Staff is not accessible, and the injury is serious (an obvious or suspected break
or dislocation, a suspected internal injury, eye injury, unconsciousness for any length of time, road traffic injury), the senior pupil present should:-
1. Send another pupil to telephone for an ambulance (see above)
2. Not move the casualty, but keep him/her warm
3. After the casualty has been taken to hospital, inform the Housemaster/Housemistress
If fire breaks out in a building
1. Raise the alarm
2. Close doors and windows
3. Leave the building immediately
4. Ensure that the fire brigade has been called (“Accidents and Emergencies” see above)
The out of hours Doctor is based at Quintin’s Medical Centre (01323 845669). In cases of nonemergencies please ring 101 where you will be directed to a central control centre.
Porters’ Lodge
The Porters’ Lodge is manned at the following times
• Monday to Friday - 7.30 am to 9.00 pm
• Saturday - 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
• Telephone number: 01323 356557 Ext number: 6557
• Email: porters.lodge@bedes.org
All Lost Property is located at the Porters’ Lodge.
The Porters’ Lodge is open between 7.30 am and 9.00 pm (Mon - Fri) and 8.00 am and 4.00 pm (Sat)
They can be contacted on Ext 6557 or Direct 01323 356557
Residential Caretaker and Security Co Coordinator Mr N Hicks Ext 6556 Mob 07921 387470 Home 01323 844365 Estates office Ext 6550 Direct 01323 356550
2025
MORNING PASTORAL PROGRAMME WEEK
MON A
TUE A
WED A
THU A
FRI A
MORNING PASTORAL PROGRAMME WEEK
TUE
THU
TUE 26 AUG
5:00 Trips
WED 27 AUG
8:00 Trips
THU 28 AUG
FRI 29 AUG
Holland Hockey Tour (now taking place at Senior School) until 29 August
Pre-season Football tour to PSV Eindhoven departs
SUN 31 AUG
22:00 Trips
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Pre-season Football tour to PSV Eindhoven returns
WEEK ONE
MON 1 SEP
10:00
13:30
14:30
17:30
TUE 2 SEP
Senior School Event Head’s Welcome Event
Senior School Event Photos for new pupils in the afternoon in the MPH
Senior School Event Boarders return
Senior School Event Alumni Sports Day 2025
8:20 Senior School Event Autumn Term begins. Day Pupils return
9:15
Senior School Event Whole School Assembly
WED 3 SEP
13:00 Senior School Event Activities Fair in the Recital Room
THU 4 SEP
14:40
Senior School Event Amazing Race
17:00 Legat Legat Welcome BBQ on the Lawn
17:00
Senior School Event Academic Scholars’ Welcome Event in the Recital Room
FRI 5 SEP
10:00 Legat Visit from Dancing Boutique
12:10
SAT 6 SEP
Performing Arts Faculty Yr 9 Music Demonstration and The Big Sing in the Recital Room
13:00 Senior School Event Bede’s Fest on the Lawn
SUN 7 SEP
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WEEK TWO
MON 8 SEP
TUE 9 SEP
WED 10 SEP
8:45 Senior School Event Individual photos for remainder of pupils who have not yet had a photo in the Recital Room
13:30 Performing Arts Faculty Introduction to Bede’s Singers in the Music rooms
17:15 Senior School Event Pre-Sixth Teambuilding in the Sixth Form Centre
19:00 Parents’ Consultation
THU 11 SEP
L6th Parents - Welcome to Sixth Form Evening
Examinations AS Retake Mocks. Oxbridge Mock Exams
Examinations U5 Foundation Maths Mock exam
17:15 Academic English Masterclass
FRI 12 SEP
8:30 Trips
SAT 13 SEP
10:00 Trips
SUN 14 SEP
U6 German Trip to the Goethe Institut, London
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables ALL DAY REHEARSAL
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WEEK THREE
MON 15 SEP
8:20 Academic U5 Year Assembly in the Recital Room
10:40 Trips
L6th Business Studies Trip to Rathfinny Wine Estate
17:15 Senior School Event L6th BBQ on the Lawn
TUE 16 SEP
8:45 Senior School Event Visit by Nick Denning - Performance Coach
13:30 Trips BTEC Business Drusillas trip #1
19:30 Performing Arts Faculty
WED 17 SEP
Vitamin String Quartet at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
17:15 Senior School Event Knights and Deis Year 9 Welcome Event
THU 18 SEP
10:40 Trips
13:30 Trips
L6th Business Studies Trip to Rathfinny Wine Estate
BTEC Business Drusillas trip #2
19:00 Academic Oxbridge & Medics Information Evening on line
FRI 19 SEP
18:30 Senior School Event Stud House Parent cheese and wine evening
SAT 20 SEP
9:30 Prep School Event Prep Open Morning
SUN 21 SEP
13:00 Charity Dicker Charity Golf Day for Seniors (U5th, L6th, U6th) at Willingdon Golf Club
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WEEK FOUR
MON 22 SEP
Charity Stud Charity Week
Languages Faculty Week of languages 2025
8:20 Academic Year 11 Assembly (to promote the academic scholarships and super curricular offer) in the Recital Room
14:20
TUE 23 SEP
Senior School Event House Cross Country
WED 24 SEP
8:00 Trips
8:30 Trips
13:45
A Level Geography Field Trip to Slapton departs (returns September 28)
A Level DT trip to the Design Museum, London
Senior School Event IAPS U13A boys football tournament
THU 25 SEP
8:00 Senior School Event Swimmer event for prep and senior pupils at the London Aquatic Centre
9:30 Senior School Event BE Day (Year 8) 2026
9:30
Senior School Event St Christophers Masterclass Yr 6 (sports, zoo and lunch)
13:30 Senior School Event Chapel Concert
17:00
FRI 26 SEP
Senior School Event Bloomsbury House Social (in house)
13:00 Senior School Event IAPS U13A girls football tournament
13:30 Senior School Event House Committee
SAT 27 SEP
9:30 Senior School Event Senior School Open Morning
12:00 Trips
SUN 28 SEP
L5th Trip to see Lord of the Flies Chichester Festival Theatre
20:00 Trips A Level Geography Field Trip to Slapton returns
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WEEK FIVE
MON 29 SEP
Academic L6 Assessment Week
Academic FY Carousel Changes
18:00 Senior School Event Charleston House Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room
TUE 30 SEP
WED 1 OCT
Senior School Event Black History Month 2025
13:45 Senior School Event IAPS U13A girls hockey tournament
THU 2 OCT
10:45 Senior School Event School Committee
14:40 Senior School Event Autumn House Competitions
17:15 Academic STEM masterclass
18:00
Senior School Event NT Live Showing of Inter Alia in the Miles Theatre
FRI 3 OCT
8:45 Senior School Event House Development Day, House Music and House Photos on the Lawn (first photo around 11.45/noon)
13:45 Senior School Event IAPS U11A girls football tournament
SAT 4 OCT
8:45 Trips MUN conference at Wimbledon School (invite only)
SUN 5 OCT
Senior School Event World Teachers’ Day 2025
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MON 6 OCT
Charity Crossways Charity Week
Languages Faculty English Week
8:40 Senior School Event U5 The 4 Ps Keynote with James Aidoo in the Recital Room
9:00 Senior School Event PEBE Sports Bra Fitting Service for all year groups in the Pavilion and Houses
9:00 Examinations Autumn Term Public Exams Start
10:00 Senior School Event Prep Schools STEM Outreach Days: Space
18:00 Senior School Event Knights House Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room
19:00 Senior School Event U16 Boys Indoor Hockey County Finals
8:00 Senior School Event Bede’s MUN III (in the Recital Room and the Miles Studio)
9:00 Senior School Event PEBE Sports Bra Fitting Service for all year groups in the Pavilion and Houses
13:45 Academic French masterclass
WED 8 OCT
8:20 Academic Year 10 Assembly in the Recital Room
8:30 Trips
U6 Design Technology Mini Factory visit
13:00 Senior School Event U16 Girls Indoor Hockey County Finals
19:15 Parents’ Consultation
THU 9 OCT
STEM Faculty
9:30
Parent Seminar - Apprenticeships (6th Form) in the Recital Room
Senior UKMT Maths Challenge
Senior School Event BE Day (Year 7) 2027
9:30 Senior School Event St Christophers Masterclass Yr 5 (drama, art, music and lunch)
18:30 SHAPE Faculty Literature Salon 1: ‘Defying Authority’ in the Miles Studio
FRI 10 OCT
Senior School Event World Mental Health Day 2025
9:00 Trips Can You Dance? Liverpool
17:00 Parents’ Consultation
SAT 11 OCT
New Parents Meeting with Tutors in person this year in MPH
9:30 Senior School Event Sixth Form Open Morning
SUN 12 OCT
18:00 DofE
DofE Gold expedition returns
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WEEK SEVEN
MON 13 OCT
7:00 Trips
8:20 Trips
A Level Biology Field Trip to Nettlecombe departs (returns 17 Oct)
FY Outdoor Pursuits Trip to Edale Activity Centre departs (returns 17 Oct at 4.00 pm)
8:45 Trips L5 and U5 STEM Careers Trip to London Science Museum
TUE 14 OCT
13:45 Languages Faculty German and English language swap event
7:00 Trips
13:00
Space Science Trip to ESA at Harwell, Oxfordshire
Senior School Event U18 Indoor Hockey County Finals
19:00 Senior School Event Pyemont Lecture: Rohit Talwar in the Recital Room
WED 15 OCT
THU 16 OCT
17:15 Senior School Event 42 Club Visiting speaker (online)
17:30 Senior School Event Lower Sixth Social in the Recital Room
4:30 Trips
Philosophy/History/G&P Trip to Krakow and Auschwitz departs
13:10 Senior School Event Half term begins at 4.20 pm. Buses depart at 4.30 pm
16:00 Trips
17:30 Trips
SAT 18 OCT
FY OP trip to Edale Activity Centre returns
A Level Biology Field Trip to Nettlecombe returns
9:00 Trips Trip to Costa Rica departs Heathrow (returns 28 Oct)
SUN 19 OCT
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HALF TERM
MON 20 OCT
1:30 Trips
Philosophy/History/G&P Trip to Krakow and Auschwitz returns
8:00 Senior School Event Diwali and All Saints: A celebration of light in the Chapel
TUE 21 OCT
WED 22 OCT
THU 23 OCT
FRI 24 OCT
SAT 25 OCT
SUN 26 OCT
TUE 28 OCT
Academic U5 PSHE Carousel Changes
17:00 Trips
WED 29 OCT
Trip to Costa Rica returns
THU 30 OCT
FRI 31 OCT
SAT 1 NOV
Senior School Event Movember - Men’s Health Month
SUN 2 NOV
Senior School Event Boarders return
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WEEK EIGHT
MON 3 NOV
Charity Dicker Charity Week
8:20 Senior School Event Day Pupils return
10:00 Trips Trip to Glyndebourne to see ‘The Railway Children’
TUE 4 NOV
8:20 Academic FY Assembly and Deputy Head of School presentation in the Recital Room
WED 5 NOV
10:15 Performing Arts Faculty Senior School Musicians perform at the Prep School
13:30
THU 6 NOV
Senior School Event Buses travelling to the Lewes area depart at 1.30 pm due to road closures for Lewes Bonfire
13:45 Performing Arts Faculty Taster Session for BTEC Music in the Music Rooms
13:45 Senior School Event Spanish and English language swap event
17:15
Senior School Event 42 Club Visiting Speaker in the Recital Room
SAT 8 NOV
10:00 Performing Arts Faculty The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables All Day rehearsal
SUN 9 NOV
13:30 Performing Arts Faculty Lunchtime Drama performances all week
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WEEK NINE
MON 10 NOV
Senior School Event Anti-Bullying Week 2025
Academic U6/L5/L6 Assessment Week
9:00 Senior School Event 16+ Academic Scholarships in the Recital Room
TUE 11 NOV
9:00 Senior School Event 16+ Academic Scholarships in the Recital Room
10:45 Senior School Event Remembrance Service
WED 12 NOV
9:00 Senior School Event 16+ Dance Scholarships
9:00 Senior School Event 16+ Drama Scholarships
16:00 Examinations Autumn Term Public Exams End
16:30 Performing Arts Faculty Junior Concert in the Recital Room
THU 13 NOV
9:00 Senior School Event 16+ Music Scholarships in the Recital Room
9:00 Senior School Event 16+ Creative Arts Scholarships
17:15 Academic English Masterclass
FRI 14 NOV
9:00 Senior School Event 6th Form Sports Scholarship Day in the Recital Room
9:00 Senior School Event Composition Day with Rose Hill Prep School in the Music Rooms
13:30 Senior School Event House Committee
SAT 15 NOV
Senior School Event RGS MUN Conference
8:00 Senior School Event UK Space Design Competition (Bede’s Regional) in the Recital Room
SUN 16 NOV
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WEEK TEN
MON 17 NOV
17:00
TUE 18 NOV
Academic U5/P6/FY Assessment Week
Charity Knights Charity Week
Academic FY Carousel Changes
Academic FY/L5 PSHE Carousel Changes
Performing Arts Faculty Piano Masterclass with Joanna MacGregor in the Recital Room
17:30 Trips
WED 19 NOV
9:00
6th form Trip to see Lost Atoms, Connaught Theatre, Worthing
Senior School Event International Men’s Day 2025
Senior School Event Influenza Nasal Spray Programme 2025/26 in the Pavilion
18:30 Parents’ Consultation
New Parent Academic & Co-curricular Briefing in the Recital Room
THU 20 NOV
8:30 Trips
L6th & U6th Economics Trip to London - Walking Tour & Bank of England Visit
9:00 Performing Arts Faculty Bede’s Musicians on Eastbourne Youth Radio
17:15 Academic SHAPE Masterclass
FRI 21 NOV
13:10 Careers
Careers: International Universities Fair in the Recital Room
13:30 Senior School Event School Committee
SAT 22 NOV
SUN 23 NOV
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WEEK ELEVEN
MON 24 NOV
12:10 Careers 6th Form Law Careers Trip - Brighton Magistrates Court
18:00 Senior School Event Deis House Evensong followed by Formal Dinner in the Recital Room
TUE 25 NOV
11:00 Performing Arts Faculty Student Gig in the Recital Room
WED 26 NOV
8:20 Academic Year 10 Assembly in the Recital Room
THU 27 NOV
9:30 Senior School Event BE Day (Year 6) 2028 in the Recital Room
13:10 Senior School Event School finishes early due to U5 Parents Evening and buses depart at 1.30 pm
10:00 Performing Arts Faculty The School Musical, Les Misérables IN HOUSE DRESS REHEARSAL
21:00 Trips
SUN 30 NOV
Millfield tennis trip returns
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WEEK TWELVE
MON 1 DEC
Academic SHAPE Week - Senior Academic event
Charity Camberlot Charity Week
8:20 Trips MUN conference at Benenden
13:30 Legat Legat Christmas Party
17:30 Senior School Event School Prefects’ Christmas Meal Evening
17:30 Senior School Event U6th Social in the Recital Room
19:15 Senior School Event Last late bus service of the term
THU 4 DEC
8:30 Trips
15:00 Performing Arts Faculty
EAL London Theatre Trip
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables IN HOUSE DRESS REHEARSAL
17:15 Academic SHAPE Faculty week Masterclass in the Recital Room
FRI 5 DEC
16:30 Senior School Event Normal Friday bus service
17:30 Senior School Event Development Foundation: Auction of Opportunities in the Recital Room
SAT 6 DEC
SUN 7 DEC
9:00 Performing Arts Faculty
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables Staff and tech pupils GET IN to the Attenborough Centre, Brighton
18:00 Senior School Event Boarders’ Christmas Parties in House
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WEEK THIRTEEN
MON 8 DEC
9:30
13:00
Performing Arts Faculty
Performing Arts Faculty
School Musical 2025, Les Misérables Rigging/ Plotting continued staff and pupil tech team
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables DRY TECH (TECH STAFF and KEY Senior pupils ONLY) REHEARSAL
14:00 Senior School Event Christmas Cake Decorating House Competition (deadline for entries to the Old Dining Hall by 2:00 pm)
17:30
18:00
TUE 9 DEC
9:15
9:30
10:00
10:15
10:45
Performing Arts Faculty
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables, Cast familiarisation and Band Call
Senior School Event Christmas Carol Singing at the Village Shop
Senior School Event Day Houses Christmas Carol Service at St Saviour’s, Eastbourne
Performing Arts Faculty
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables ALL DAY TECHNICAL rehearsal
Senior School Event Day Houses begin their Christmas outings
Senior School Event Boarding House Christmas Carol Service at St Saviour’s, Eastbourne
Senior School Event Boarding Houses begin their Christmas outings
WED 10 DEC
Senior School Event Christmas Jumper Day
10:30 Performing Arts Faculty
School Musical 2025, Les Misérables DRESS REHEARSAL at the Attenborough Centre
12:10 Senior School Event Christmas Lunch provided by Holroyd Howe
15:40 Academic Final whole school assembly
19:30 Performing Arts Faculty
THU 11 DEC
14:30 Performing Arts Faculty
19:30 Performing Arts Faculty
FRI 12 DEC
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables at the Attenborough Centre, Brighton
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables at the Attenborough Centre, Brighton
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables at the Attenborough Centre, Brighton
Senior School Event U6 UCAS Final Deadline
11:00 Trips Golf tour to Turkey departs (returns 16 Dec)
12:10 Academic Tutor Time followed by Final House Assemblies
13:10 Senior School Event Term Ends at 1.10 pm. Buses depart at 1.30 pm
14:30 Performing Arts Faculty
The School Musical 2025, Les Misérables at the Attenborough Centre, Brighton SAT 13 DEC
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TUE 16 DEC
21:40 Trips
Golf tour to Turkey returns
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