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Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School Newsletter May 2014

Message from the Headteacher

First World War Centenary

Last week, I received a lovely card from an Upper Sixth leaver. The student wrote, ‘The teachers have enabled me to reach heights I never imagined I would. It has been a genuine honour to be a student here’. As this newsletter clearly shows, BVGS is a very special place. I hope you enjoy reading about our inspirational school.

Headteacher

There are a number of events taking place in school this year to mark the First World War Centenary. This Spring Year 8 and 9 were treated to an excellent lecture delivered by the Curzon Institute. This focused on the Commonwealth contribution made by the West Indies, India, Pakistan, Canada and Australia to the First World War effort. There were some interesting and thought-provoking personal stories and an explanation of the different standards used by various regiments. There is also a chance for families to get involved. The Curzon Institute are promoting a ‘Why are West Indians’ project looking for stories and photographs of relatives and friends of Caribbean origin who served in the First World War. If you are interested in taking part please email wawiproject@gmail.com.

Debating Success

Well done to Thomas Cotterill and new Deputy School Captain, Tom Reershemius, for their outstanding victory in the Sutton Coldfield Parliamentary Debating Competition. Their performance impressed Andrew Mitchell MP and Gary Phelps, Editor of the Sutton Coldfield Observer. (Pictured)

Goodbye and Good Luck!

On Thursday 15 May the Upper Sixth Leaving Day took place with customary good humour and creativity. Whether our leavers have been with us for two, three, four, seven or eight years, we hope they have all enjoyed their ‘Vesey Experience’. Well done School Captain, Tom Jones and Cameron Pallister, for leading an excellent leaving assembly and Zack Campbell for his impressive rendition of ‘We will Rock You’ on the bagpipes. We wish all our leavers every success and happiness.

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