Year 7 – Ivan O – Awarded for his beautiful pencil drawing of a fish in Art – Mrs Johnston
Year 7 – Sebastian F – Awarded for brilliant contributions to class discussions in English – Mrs Pullin & Mrs Young
Year 7 – Jaxon D – Awarded for working really hard in lesson and always eager to answer the questions in RE – Mrs Best
Year 7 – Darcey M – Awarded for always being polite and helpful in RE lessons – Mrs Best
Year 7 – Annalise P – Awarded for fantastic engagement and contributions in English – Mrs Pullin
Year 8 – Katie M – Awarded for creating a beautiful title page print in Art – Mrs Johnston
Year 8 – Mason H – Awarded for working really hard and eager to answer the questions in RE lessons – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Miley T – Awarded for working really hard in RE lessons and answering the questions – Mrs Best
Year 9 – Sydney C – Awarded for always applying herself 100% to the RE lesson and very eager to answer the questions – Mrs Best
Year 9 – Sophia-Marina G-N – Awarded for making a great first impression in English – Mrs Freestone
Year 9 – Carson L – Awarded for making a great first impression in English – Mrs Freestone
Year 10 – Callum M – Awarded for making a confident start to GCSE Spanish. Great recall of Year 9 vocabulary and lots of enthusiasm – Mrs Savage
Year 10 – Jayden H – Awarded for always trying his best to answer in RE class – Mrs Best
Year 10 – Brooke H – Awarded for completing a beautiful title page for the GCSE project and finishing it in her own time at home – Mrs Johnston
Year 10 – Amelia S – Awarded for work in the practical lessons for Performing Arts. She’s really come out of her shell and contributed lots of great ideas for her group – Mrs Whitaker
Year 11 – Hayden N – Awarded for amazing start to Year 11. Hehas worked really well in RE – Mrs Best
Sixth Form – Derin A – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Lewis O’F – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Oliver W – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Anna McC – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Sofia E-Z – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Charlotte A – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Year 7 – Ivan O – Awarded for his beautiful pencil drawing of a fish in Art – Mrs Johnston
Year 7 – Sebastian F – Awarded for brilliant contributions to class discussions in English – Mrs Pullin & Mrs Young
Year 7 – Jaxon D – Awarded for working really hard in lesson and always eager to answer the questions in RE – Mrs Best
Year 7 – Darcey M – Awarded for always being polite and helpful in RE lessons – Mrs Best
Year 7 – Annalise P – Awarded for fantastic engagement and contributions in English – Mrs Pullin
Year 8 – Katie M – Awarded for creating a beautiful title page print in Art – Mrs Johnston
Year 8 – Mason H – Awarded for working really hard and eager to answer the questions in RE lessons – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Miley T – Awarded for working really hard in RE lessons and answering the questions – Mrs Best
Year 9 – Sydney C – Awarded for always applying herself 100% to the RE lesson and very eager to answer the questions – Mrs Best
Year 9 – Sophia-Marina G-N – Awarded for making a great first impression in English – Mrs Freestone
Year 9 – Carson L – Awarded for making a great first impression in English – Mrs Freestone
Year 10 – Callum M – Awarded for making a confident start to GCSE Spanish. Great recall of Year 9 vocabulary and lots of enthusiasm – Mrs Savage
Year 10 – Jayden H – Awarded for always trying his best to answer in RE class – Mrs Best
Year 10 – Brooke H – Awarded for completing a beautiful title page for the GCSE project and finishing it in her own time at home – Mrs Johnston
Year 10 – Amelia S – Awarded for work in the practical lessons for Performing Arts. She’s really come out of her shell and contributed lots of great ideas for her group – Mrs Whitaker
Year 11 – Hayden N – Awarded for amazing start to Year 11. Hehas worked really well in RE – Mrs Best
Sixth Form – Derin A – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Lewis O’F – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Oliver W – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Anna McC – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Sofia E-Z – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Charlotte A – Awarded for a willingness to take a role in the Welcome Mass – Ms Sewell
Two of our Sixth Form students have returned from an unforgettable educational visit to Japan, where they represented both their school and the local community as part of an the international NDF STEAM programme.
NDF is a Japanese organisation, that was established after the 2011 tsunami, to ensure that appropriate compensation was given to the victims of the Fukushima accident (caused by the tsunami).
The NDF International Forum has been held annually since 2016. It brings together local Fukushima residents, Japanese & international experts, engineers, scientists and decision makers.
Ava and Ace from St Benedict’s Sixth Form travelled to Japan during the summer holidays, taking part in workshops, presentations and cultural activities alongside students from across Japan.
The programme explored topics including artificial intelligence, food production, the legacy of the 2011 Fukushima disaster and the future of the nuclear industry. Working in international teams, the students collaborated with Japanese peers to develop and deliver presentations based on their learning and experiences.
One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and its associated museum, where students gained a first-hand understanding of the ongoing decommissioning process and the long-term impact of the earthquake and tsunami on local communities.
Reflecting on the experience, Ava said:
“The trip to Japan was an amazing experience and is definitely something I’ll remember for a long time. The opportunity to visit Fukushima Daiichi and find out about the work being carried out there gave me an entirely new view of nuclear energy, the process of decommissioning and the difficulties that communities can encounter after a disaster.”
“We were also able to experience Japanese culture and daily life, which made the trip seem like much more than just an educational one.”
“I believe that this trip has really helped me in terms of boosting my confidence, increasing my independence and improving my communication skills, as well as giving me a much better understanding of the STEM and environmental careers that I’m interested in. The opportunity to talk to professionals and see the work being done in person has made me think more seriously about my future career.”
Ace also spoke positively about the opportunities the visit provided:
“The trip to Japan was amazing and memorable. Meeting so many new people that I otherwise would not have been able to meet was something I will cherish forever and thoroughly enjoyed.”
“It was an insightful experience talking to leaders within the nuclear sector and visiting the Fukushima nuclear site was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
“The trip helped develop my communication skills through working in groups with unfamiliar people, and presenting our work helped massively to improve my public speaking. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.”
As well as taking part in the programme, they also had chance to take in some Japanese culture including navigating the streets of Kamata. The students put their map-reading and navigation skills to the test as they tackled Tokyo’s extensive rail network, successfully making their way across the city. Covering the equivalent of a half marathon on foot, they visited a traditional temple, experienced the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, enjoyed breathtaking views from the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, explored the beautiful gardens of Shinjuku, and took in some of Tokyo’s renowned shopping districts.
Accompanying teacher Ms Fitzmaurice praised the students for the way they embraced the opportunity and acted as ambassadors for the school throughout the visit.
She said: “They were well-mannered, respectful and confident. They dealt with the language barrier with ease, worked incredibly well with their new friends and represented themselves, their families and us brilliantly. They made us very proud.”
The group also visited the British Embassy in Tokyo, attended presentations from leading experts and experienced many aspects of Japanese culture, helping them develop a broader understanding of global issues and international collaboration.
Ms Fitzmaurice described the visit as “a great week, an incredible experience and an absolute pleasure” and said she was delighted by the maturity, enthusiasm and professionalism shown by both students throughout the trip.
The experience has left Ava and Ace with lasting memories, new friendships and valuable skills that will support them in their future studies and careers, while serving as excellent ambassadors for St Benedict’s and the wider West Cumbrian community.
Mr Hamilton, Head of St Benedict’s Sixth Form commented:
“Ava and Ace were outstanding ambassadors for St Benedict’s throughout their visit to Japan. They embraced every opportunity, represented our school with pride and returned with invaluable experiences, new perspectives and memories that will stay with them for years to come. We are extremely proud of all they achieved.”
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new Year 7 students tomorrow (2nd September). We know you will have some questions, and hopefully we manage to answer them here. Don’t worry about anything, staff will be with you all day to help you!
Where do I go on my first day?
Please make your way to the yard around the back of the school, where your Tutors will be waiting to meet you. Don’t worry, when you get dropped off there will be lots of staff on hand to direct you.
What equipment will I need on my first day?
It is important that you are organised and prepared for school, we expect each student to arrive ready to learn and having the equipment you need to be successful is a key part of this process.
You should bring an appropriate school bag each day to carry your equipment, we expect students to bring a pencil case with the following in as a minimum:
Pens (black or blue)
Pencil
Ruler
Rubber
Pencil sharpener
Colouring pencils
Individual subjects may require specialist equipment for example calculators, protractors, highlighters, green/red biros but students will be told of this in advance and not expected to have them from day one.
The Maths Department require students to have a scientific calculator, we recommend the below calculator as it has everything they will need to take them through both KS3 and KS4:
Casio fx-83GT CW – Available in Black, Blue & Pink. £13 available to purchase via ParentPay (when you are set up)
What should I wear?
Students will not need to bring their PE kit on the first day.
Details of our School Dress Code including our School Uniform policy can be found here
We advise you to name all of your items of clothing, in particular the ties which often go missing!
What do I do about lunches?
Students will require money loaded onto their ParentPay account by the morning of their first day, please do this via the online system, emails will have been circulated to parents with instructions and passwords included. Any questions, please let us know.
Our new school menu is available to view on our website here, which will give you an idea of the food on offer each week. For your first week in school, we are starting on Week One.
When will I get my timetable?
This will be available via EduLink on your first day, and each student will also be given a paper copy. Please look after this copy as you won’t get another!
Am I allowed a Mobile Phone?
For the safety of all our students, smart devices/mobile phones, if brought into school, must be kept in student’s bags (not in pockets), and switched off whilst on school premises.
Lots more information if you need it, can be found on our dedicated Transition Page here.
We can’t wait to welcome you into our St Benedict’s family!
Our Year 11 students returned to school today to collect their GCSE results, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance and dedication.
There were smiles, celebrations and proud moments as students gathered with friends, families and staff to open their results and reflect on their achievements.
School staff were on hand throughout the morning to congratulate students and provide guidance on their next steps, whether progressing to our Sixth Form, college, apprenticeships or employment pathways.
Mrs Jackson, Headteacher at St Benedict’s said:
“Today is a day of celebration for our students, who have worked exceptionally hard to achieve a fantastic set of GCSE results. Their commitment, perseverance and positive attitude have been evident throughout their studies, and these outcomes are thoroughly deserved.”
“As I retire this year, I could not think of a better way to conclude my time as Headteacher than by celebrating the achievements of another successful year group. I am immensely proud of all they have achieved and look forward to seeing the exciting futures that lie ahead of them.”
Notable results this year included:
Ebony Wilson, who gain Grade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, History, Maths, Physics and RE, and also a Higher Merit in Music.
Ronald Ozumba, who gained Grade 9s in Combined Science, English Language, English Literature, Geography, German, and RE, Grade 8 in Maths, and a Higher Distinction in Engineering.
Nayumi Singh, who gained Grade 9s in English Language, English Literature and RE, Grade 8s in History, Grade 7 in Chemistry & Maths and Grade 6s in Biology and Physics.
Simra Syeda, who gained Grade 9 in English Literature, Grade 8s in Chemistry, English Language, Geography, Physics and RE, Grade 7 in Biology and Maths, Grade 6 in Computer Science and Merit in Extended Maths.
Charlie Veneziani, who gained Grade 9 in Chemistry, English Language, History, Maths and RE, Grade 8s in Biology, English Literature & Physics, Grade 7 in French and Merit in Music.
Heather Gravett, who gained Grade 9 in English Language, Grade 8 in English Literature, Grade 7s & 6s in Combined Science, Geography, Maths & RE, and a Higher Merit in Music and Higher Distinction in Performing Arts.
Mrs McAteer, the Head of Year 11 commented:
“I am incredibly proud of every member of our Year 11 cohort. These results are the culmination of five years of hard work, perseverance and personal growth, and it has been a privilege to support them throughout their journey.”
“I am particularly delighted that many of our students will be continuing their studies with us in the Sixth Form, and I look forward to seeing them build on these achievements as they take the next exciting step in their education. For those moving on elsewhere, I wish them every success and happiness in the future.”
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Sixth Form students from St Benedict’s have today received their A Level results, celebrating with parents, teachers and friends.
Students received their results either via e-mail, or some came into school for them to collect them. They then had the chance to speak to their teachers, and other careers advisors who were on hand to give advice.
Mrs Jackson, Headteacher at St Benedict’s said:
“I am incredibly proud of our students and everything they have achieved through their hard work, determination and resilience.”
“As I prepare to retire, it has been a particular privilege to celebrate this success with our students. Watching them grow into confident, ambitious and capable individuals has always been the most rewarding part of my role. I wish every one of them the very best as they move on to university, apprenticeships, employment and new opportunities, and I know they have bright futures ahead.”
Some students came into school to celebrate and share what their plans are for the future.
Molly Butler gained the highest UCAS points of all the students with two Distinction * in Sport & Business, and also a grade B in Geography. She is going travelling for the next four months.
Tyler Hukins gained grade A in Maths, grade A in Physics, grade B in Chemistry and grade B in Product Design. She is going to study Mechanical Engineering at Durham University.
Josh Coombe gained a grade B in English Language, grade B in English Literature and grade A in Sociology. He is very excited to be heading off to Chester University to study English Literature.
Tom Mellon gained grade A in Geography, grade B in English Language and a D in Biology. He is going to Swansea University to study Geography.
Annabel Starkie gained a grade A in Geography, grade B in Sociology and grade D in biology. She is going to be studying Geography at Northumbria University.
Josie Rose gained a grade B in English, a grade B in Sociology and Merit in Health & Social Care. She is going to study Primary Teaching at Carlisle.
Mr Hamilton, the Head of Sixth Form commented:
“I am absolutely delighted with the achievements of our Year 13 students and all they have accomplished in this year’s A Level results.”
“It has been a privilege to support this cohort on their journey and to watch them grow into thoughtful, determined and compassionate young adults.”
“Congratulations to every member of Year 13. We are incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished and look forward to hearing about your future successes. We wish you every happiness and success in the next chapter of your lives.”
As well as saying goodbye to our Headteacher this term, we are also saying goodbye to three of our longest serving teachers who are retiring and off to pastures new.
Two teachers are leaving our Science department. Mr Kerr who has been with St Benedicts since 1999, and also Miss O’Fee who has been with us since 2000. They will both be missed, not only in the Science department, but through the whole school.
Also, Mrs Longbone our Head of Art & Design is retiring, having worked at St Benedicts since 2007. She has been an integral part of our small Art department and will be a huge miss.
We wish all three teachers a long & healthy retirement!
This week, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our Headteacher Emma Jackson, who is retiring at the end of this academic year after 34 years of dedicated service to education and the local community.
During her time at St Benedict’s Emma has played a pivotal role in shaping the school’s success, championing the school virtues, nurturing generations of pupils and fostering a strong sense of community.
During her long career, Emma has also held the role of Headteacher at three Primary schools – Derwent Vale Primary, St Patricks Catholic Primary School and also St Gregorys and St Patricks Infants. She has also taught at Orgill Juniors, Silloth Primary, Seaton Juniors and Seascale Primary.
Since joining St Benedict’s in 2019, Emma has overseen numerous achievements and events, including leading the school through COVID and all the challenges that arose from that, and also guiding St Benedict’s through two successful OFSTED inspections.
Reflecting on her time at St Benedict’s Emma said:
“The thing I will miss most about St Benedict’s is the people; students, my amazing colleagues and the wider St Benedict’s family. The school has been part of my life for many years and always will be.”
“There are many memories. Some of my favourite ones are when the students have made me truly belly laugh, they can be so entertaining”
“But big events of course stay with me. The biggest challenge was bringing the school through COVID. Those were extremely challenging days, but I think it is when I saw our school community at its best. The building has been a challenge. None more so that when the roof blew off, but yet again we pulled together and came through it.”
“We have had some immensely sad moments too. We lost two students in distressing circumstances, both shortly after they had left St Benedict’s. Logan and Bailey are in my thoughts every day.”
“We have been through two successful OFSTEDs together and an extremely successful Catholic inspection. I am proud and honoured to have led the team through those. I was a pupil here and to say I then became the headteacher is beyond anything I could have imagined. It has been the proudest achievement of my life.”
Chair of Governors Kayleigh Daniels paid tribute to Mrs Jackson:
“On behalf of the Governing Body, we thank Emma for her exceptional leadership and dedicated service to St Benedicts.”
“She has led with integrity, always placing the needs of our children first and seeing the dignity and potential in every person within our school community. Through her compassionate stewardship and unwavering commitment, she has shaped not only the school we are today but also laid strong foundations for the future.”
“The virtues Emma has embodied and nurtured across St Benedict’s will be her enduring legacy, one that will continue to inspire and provide a strong platform for future generations to build upon.”
“Thank you for all that you have given to St Benedict’s. We wish you a restful, well-earned retirement and every happiness in the years ahead.”
Speaking about her retirement, Emma added:
“My plans centre around my family. I will be doing some educational consultancy work, but most of my time will be spent with my partner travelling and with my four children and most importantly with my Granddaughter. She will only know me as Gran – who used to be a Head Teacher!!”
Everyone at St Benedict’s wishes Mrs Jackson a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.
Welcome to our Summer Newsletter. Below you will find a round up of the news highlight from this term, as well as upcoming dates for next term.
We hope you all have a restful Summer break and we will see you in September for the start of our new year!
This week, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our Headteacher Emma Jackson, who is retiring at the end of this academic year after 34 years of dedicated service to education and the local community.
During her time at St Benedict’s Emma has played a pivotal role in shaping the school’s success, championing the school virtues, nurturing generations of pupils and fostering a strong sense of community.
During her long career, Emma has also held the role of Headteacher at three Primary schools – Derwent Vale Primary, St Patricks Catholic Primary School and also St Gregorys and St Patricks Infants. She has also taught at Orgill Juniors, Silloth Primary, Seaton Juniors and Seascale Primary.
Since joining St Benedict’s in 2019, Emma has overseen numerous achievements and events, including leading the school through COVID and all the challenges that arose from that, and also guiding St Benedict’s through two successful OFSTED inspections.
Reflecting on her time at St Benedict’s Emma said:
“The thing I will miss most about St Benedict’s is the people; students, my amazing colleagues and the wider St Benedict’s family. The school has been part of my life for many years and always will be.”
“There are many memories. Some of my favourite ones are when the students have made me truly belly laugh, they can be so entertaining”
“But big events of course stay with me. The biggest challenge was bringing the school through COVID. Those were extremely challenging days, but I think it is when I saw our school community at its best. The building has been a challenge. None more so that when the roof blew off, but yet again we pulled together and came through it.”
“We have had some immensely sad moments too. We lost two students in distressing circumstances, both shortly after they had left St Benedict’s. Logan and Bailey are in my thoughts every day.”
“We have been through two successful OFSTEDs together and an extremely successful Catholic inspection. I am proud and honoured to have led the team through those. I was a pupil here and to say I then became the headteacher is beyond anything I could have imagined. It has been the proudest achievement of my life.”
Chair of Governors Kayleigh Daniels paid tribute to Mrs Jackson:
“On behalf of the Governing Body, we thank Emma for her exceptional leadership and dedicated service to St Benedicts.”
“She has led with integrity, always placing the needs of our children first and seeing the dignity and potential in every person within our school community. Through her compassionate stewardship and unwavering commitment, she has shaped not only the school we are today but also laid strong foundations for the future.”
“The virtues Emma has embodied and nurtured across St Benedict’s will be her enduring legacy, one that will continue to inspire and provide a strong platform for future generations to build upon.”
“Thank you for all that you have given to St Benedict’s. We wish you a restful, well-earned retirement and every happiness in the years ahead.”
Speaking about her retirement, Emma added:
“My plans centre around my family. I will be doing some educational consultancy work, but most of my time will be spent with my partner travelling and with my four children and most importantly with my Granddaughter. She will only know me as Gran – who used to be a Head Teacher!!”
Everyone at St Benedict’s wishes Mrs Jackson a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.
All this week we have been holding our End of Year Achievement Assemblies for each Year Group, awarding students who have impressed their Tutors, Assistant Head of Years and Head of Years this term, as well as handing out Subject Awards and Attendance Awards.
Well done everyone! Enjoy your Summer!
Gallery of all our Summer Award winners from Year 7, scroll across to view:
Well done to all of our Year 8 winners, scroll below for all of the photos:
Gallery of all our winners for Year 9. Scroll through to see them all:
Some of our Year 10 winners for Tutor Heroes and Assistant Head of Year and Head of Year Awards. Scroll across to see all the photos:
We would like to congratulate all of our Sixth Form students on their achievements this term.
Year 9 – Eliza H – Awarded for excellent independent work in Performing Arts! – Mrs Whitaker
Year 9 – Ciara T – Awarded for excellent independent work in Performing Arts! – Mrs Whitaker
Year 9 – Lily-Rose W – Awarded for excellent independent work in Performing Arts! – Mrs Whitaker
Year 9 – Iona S – Awarded for excellent independent work in Performing Arts! – Mrs Whitaker
Year 9 – Addy S – Awarded for always giving out the books in Art, getting quietly on with her work and being a lovely person – Mrs Longbone
Year 10 – Emily G – Awarded for excellent and consistent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 10 – Jodie M – Awarded for being a Science Star throughout the year in Biology – Mr Kerr
Year 10 – Max H – Awarded for being a Science Star throughout the year in Biology – Mr Kerr
Year 10 – Bradley T – Awarded for being a Science Star throughout the year in Biology – Mr Kerr
Year 10 – Bethany D – Awarded for being a Science Star throughout the year in Biology – Mr Kerr
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Two of our talented Sixth Form students are heading off to Japan this summer after winning a competition through the NDA.
Ava M and Ace S both in Year 12 were successful, along with only two other students from Cumbria. They will now join a small cohort of students & delegates in Japan in the summer for the NDF International Workshop.
NDF is a Japanese organisation, that was established after the 2011 tsunami, to ensure that appropriate compensation was given to the victims of the Fukushima accident (caused by the tsunami).
The NDF International Forum has been held annually since 2016. It brings together local Fukushima residents, Japanese & international experts, engineers, scientists and decision makers.
The NDF STEAM Workshop Competition was held in May, and involved students submitting a presentation, including an introduction video. The presentation included:
Ava is looking forward to the experience and said:
Year 7 – Marnie S – Awarded for working hard in RE recently and producing some lovely work – Mr Gabuguga
Year 7 – Milo C – Awarded for having a positive attitude, working really hard and making good contributions in RE lessons – Mr Gabuguga
Year 7 – Violet B – Awarded for having a positive attitude, working really hard and making good contributions in RE lessons – Mr Gabuguga
Year 7 – Ahmad A – Awarded for not being afraid to answer or ask questions, as well as working really hard in RE lessons – Mrs Best
Year 7 – Miles B – Awarded for his consistent excellent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 7 – Shannon O – Awarded for being a lovely, helpful and kind individual who always tries her best in DT – Mrs Collins
Year 9 – Callum R – Awarded for his commitment and hard work towards the Bridging Horizons sessions. Callum has been part of the team, but couldn’t attend the competition due to other commitments. Showing excellent communication skills at the competition and working brilliantly as a team – Mrs Ennis & Mr Stevenson
Year 9 – Evan C, Joseph O, Oliver G, Bella T, Maya D, Ella-Kay S, Kimberley O, Rylan T, Robbie S, Ciara T – All awarded for their commitment and hard work towards the Bridging Horizons sessions, attending the competition and coming out with a win. Showing excellent communication skills at the competition and working brilliantly as a team – Mrs Ennis & Mr Stevenson
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Over the course the year some of our amazing Year 9 students have been working alongside the Cumbria Youth Alliance completing the Bridging Horizons project. This project is designed to help students realise their future ambitions in Civil Engineering and the different career pathways available to them in this sector.
The students have completed lots of activities including building a Da Vinci bridge, making arches and viaducts and even investigating the leaning tower of Pisa.
All of this culminated in the Inter School Challenge last week. In this competition our students were set an infrastructure challenge and asked them to plan and make a project as well as setting themselves into clear defined roles within the challenge.
Our talented students walked away with the honour of being crowned winners and a £300 cheque.
To say we are very proud would be a huge understatement. Well done to all involved in the whole project!
Those who took part were Oliver G, Joseph O, Rylan T, Robbie S, Evan C, Maya D, Bella T, Ciara T, Ella S and Kimberley O. Callum R also took part in the project but didn’t attend the competition day.
Pictured below are the winning team with their trophy:
Year 7 – Noah J – Awarded for his fantastic engagement in ELSA sessions – Mrs Shervinton
Year 7 – Miley T – Awarded for working hard in lesson and pushing herself to understand and build on prior knowledge in RE – Mrs Best
Year 7 – Olivia S – Awarded for high-quality work and displaying excellent attitude to learning in RE – Mr Gabuguga
Year 7 – Jorja N – Awarded for high level engagement and high-quality class work in RE – Mr Gabuguga
Year 7 – Matilda P – Awarded for diligence and a consistently excellent attitude to learning in English – Miss Thompson
Year 8 – Alejandro C – Awarded for consistent hard work and a positive ATL in English – Mrs McKee
Year 8 – Ghofran A – Awarded for showing a willingness to take design risks and challenge herself with her design ideas – Mrs Collins
Year 8 – Jessica C – Awarded for always being a pleasure to teach and have in the classroom, she takes pride in her work and gives 100% every single lesson – Mrs Collins
Year 8 – Ashton W – Awarded for always having an excellent attitude in Science, and trying his best. Ashton always demonstrates excellent investigative skills during practical lessons – Miss O’Fee
Year 8 – Amelia J-S – Awarded for excellent effort in Oliver after school session this week! She is helpful, patient and always gives suggestions for the performance – Mrs Whittaker
Year 9 – Brooke H – Awarded for diligence in English and for always giving her best in every lesson. Thank you for being consistently engaged, polite and simply a pleasure to teach. Good luck for your exam results! – Miss Thompson
Year 9 – Tilly S – Awarded for diligence in English and for always giving her best in every lesson. Thank you for being consistently engaged, polite and simply a pleasure to teach. Good luck for your exam results! – Miss Thompson
Year 9 – Amelia R – Awarded for diligence in English and for always giving her best in every lesson. Thank you for being consistently engaged, polite and simply a pleasure to teach. Good luck for your exam results! – Miss Thompson
Year 9 – Lucas K – Awarded for diligence in English and for always giving her best in every lesson. Thank you for being consistently engaged, polite and simply a pleasure to teach. Good luck for your exam results! – Miss Thompson
Year 9 – Robbie S – Awarded for diligence in English and for always giving her best in every lesson. Thank you for being consistently engaged, polite and simply a pleasure to teach. Good luck for your exam results! – Miss Thompson
Year 10 – Blake R – Awarded for his sensible attitude in lessons. Well done! – Mr Merry
Year 10 – Alfie S – Awarded for consistently working hard in his new Maths class – Miss Downton
Year 10 – Bethany D – Awarded for excellent effort in lessons – always! Mrs Whitaker
Year 10 – Jemima R – Awarded for excellent effort in lessons – always! Mrs Whitaker
Year 10 – Aidan S – Awarded for supporting others and acting in a mature manner. Aiden really stepped up with dignity and respect. We are very proud of him – Miss Dinsdale & Mr Williamson
Sixth Form – Emily W – Awarded for great engagement with Politics – Mrs Kar
Sixth Form – Robyn I – Awarded for working really heard in Politics and Sociology – Mrs Kar
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Year 7 – Faith P-R – Awarded for diligent work in History – Mrs Muncaster
Year 7 – Seth T – Awarded for diligence and a consistently excellent attitude to learning in English – Mrs Thompson
Year 7 – Dorcas L – Awarded for showing exceptional talent in the triple jump, demonstrating enthusiasm, excellent coordination and execution – Mrs Murray
Year 7 – Harper T – Awarded for thinking as a Scientist when making predictions about what will happen during an experiment – Mrs Clarkson
Year 8 – Ava B – Awarded for always working hard in Geography – Mrs McAteer
Year 8 – Sonny M – Awarded for a great attitude and work ethic in Personal Development – Mrs Reed
Year 8 – Millie H – Awarded for a great attitude and work ethic in Personal Development – Mrs Reed
Year 8 – Lewis W –Awarded for outstanding effort in tough conditions during 300m – Mr Petre and Mr Harrison
Year 8 – Lee P – Awarded for always working hard RE in lesson, answering questions and completing all your work on time – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Jessica C – Awarded for being polite, hard working and always give 100% to whatever we are doing in RE class – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Sadie H – Awarded for her excellent performance in the triple jump, gaining a distance of nearly 10m – Mrs Murray
Year 8 – Lola C – Awarded for her accurate technique in the triple jump and confident demonstrations – Mrs Murray
Year 9 – Aiden P – Awarded for showing excellent focus and applying himself to this weeks revision for his end of year assessment – Mrs Clarkson
Year 9 – Oliver M – Awarded for showing excellent concentration when revising for his assessment and has stayed focused – Mrs Clarkson
Year 9 – Natalie M – Awarded for showing excellent technique in our triple jump lesson and was incredibly enthusiastic! – Mrs Murray
Year 10 – Bella C – Awarded for brilliant effort since joining my class in Maths. Confident and considered answers & really trying her best! – Miss Hunter
Year 10 – Darcie J – Awarded for self-discipline at all times – excellent effort in Performing Arts – Mrs Whitaker
Year 10 – Bethany D – Awarded for self-discipline at all times – excellent effort in Performing Arts – Mrs Whitaker
Year 10 – Lily M – Awarded for being an amazing role model when delivering her English presentation. She was well-informed and thoroughly prepared. She should be so proud – Mrs Thompson
Year 10 – Katie C – Awarded for being an amazing role model when delivering her English presentation. She was well-informed and thoroughly prepared. She should be so proud – Mrs Thompson
Sixth Form – Sophia J – Awarded for excellent work on Born-Haber cycles in Chemistry – Mrs Kirkup
Sixth Form – Ace S – Awarded for being accepted onto the Sellafield trip to Japan in July – Ms Sewell
Sixth Form – Ava M – Awarded for being accepted onto the Sellafield trip to Japan in July – Ms Sewell
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Our Year 9 Rugby League team produced a courageous and determined performance in the final before half term, despite ultimately falling short against strong opposition.
The team battled tirelessly throughout the match and showed great resilience, particularly after suffering a number of injuries that disrupted their momentum. Despite these setbacks, every player continued to work hard for one another, demonstrating excellent commitment, character and team spirit.
While the result did not go St Benedict’s way, the players can be incredibly proud of their efforts. Their determination, bravery and refusal to give up until the final whistle reflected everything positive about school sport.
Mr Spires said:
“A huge congratulations to the whole squad on reaching the final and representing St Benedict’s with pride. Although the trophy wasn’t theirs this time, it was a performance full of heart and one that everyone associated with the school can be proud of.”
Year 7 – Noah G – Awarded for excellent and consistent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 7 – Maisy S – Awarded for working hard in Spanish lessons and answering questions – Mrs Harris
Year 7 – Danny H – Awarded for working independently and always stretching himself to write more in Spanish – Mrs Harris
Year 7 – Oliver B – Awarded for working hard and concentrating well in Science – Mr Kerr
Year 7 – Gracie B – Awarded for being very helpful in RE lessons and being extremely polite – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Noah R – Awarded for his amazing levels of effort in Athletics in PE lessons. He currently tops the class leaderboard! – Mr Harrison
Year 8 – Tamika M – Awarded for working really hard in RE. She is always polite and kind & helping others in class. Well done! – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Isabel J – Awarded for looking after & welcoming a new student to our school. Well done – Mrs Wells
Year 8 – Ghofran A – Awarded for looking after & welcoming a new student to our school. Well done – Mrs Wells
Year 8 – Helan V – Awarded for looking after & welcoming a new student to our school. Well done – Miss Percival-Boyton
Year 9 – Casey-Leigh B – Awarded for taking her book home to practice PMA skills for her assessment in two weeks. Shout out for hard work and determination – Miss Bradley
Year 9 – Bella T – Awarded with two nominations. Firstly, performing in the Talent Show. I am very proud of her courage & talent – Mrs Whitaker And secondly, for volunteering to help organise and run a reception age athletics afternoon. She worked with a group of students helping support, engage and motivate them. She was an excellent ambassadors for the school – Mrs Grealish
Year 10 – Hollie S – Awarded for excellent and consistent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 10 – Mason S – Awarded for excellent and consistent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 10 – Ethan L – Awarded for excelling at the GCSE Geography fieldwork trip to the river – Mr Gibson
Year 10 – Kaiden D – Awarded for excelling at the GCSE Geography fieldwork trip to the river – Mr Gibson
Year 10 – Kylan B – Awarded for always asking the right questions. Not being scared of not understanding and taking charge of his own learning in Science – Mr Lindner
Year 10 – Jonah N – Awarded for representing the district at the County Athletics Championships in which he finished fourth in both the 100m and 200m inter boys final – Mr Harrison/Mrs Woodcock
Sixth Form – Sam P – Awarded for getting involved and representing St Benedicts really well at the Gen 2 taster day – Miss Sewell
Sixth Form – Jamie P – Awarded for really good verbal answers in lessons – Mrs Kar
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A group of our talented Sixth Form Students have been successful in their bid for funding towards their very own sustainable project.
The bid was part of the Leading Change programme, which is delivered by the Centre for Leadership Performance Cumbria (CforLP) and funded through Sellafield Ltd’s SIX (Social Impact multiplied), bringing schools, employers and communities together to turn global sustainability goals into local action.
The group of Year 12 Biology students have been working with the Centre for Leadership Programme and their mentors from Sellafield Ltd.
The students had to design a project based on the sustainable development goals. They chose to design a living wall, made from pollinating plants. This will not only look attractive in the school but will also be good for the environment.
Mrs Reed, Biology teacher at St Benedicts said:
“The group worked so well as a team and got valuable insight into how projects are implemented in the workplace.”
“I was genuinely so impressed with all involved in the event. They were enthusiastic throughout the project, supported each other in their individual roles and they learned lots of useful project management skills.”
Their project idea was presented to a panel of local industry experts recently, who were very impressed and gave great feedback on areas to develop.
They were successful and got £1000 funding, which we can use towards the project costs and other worthy environmental projects in school.
The students are now going to work as a team to implement the project in school and start the build. The plan is for the wall to be kept in the Chapel at school and will be movable so it can be used in different areas of the school during key events.
We look forward to seeing the finished product! Well done Year 12!
Year 7 – Charlie A – Awarded for with two nominations. Firstly, being a reliable and hardworking member of the Computer Science class – Mr Merry. And secondly, for an excellent self-portrait homework for Art – Mrs Longbone
Year 7 – Joseph G – Awarded for outstanding work in Geography all year – Mr Hamilton
Year 7 – Sophie S – Awarded for working hard and concentrating well in Science – Mr Kerr
Year 7 – Harrison T – Awarded for his participation in form activities and helping a new student in tutor – Mrs Needham
Year 7 – Ali M – Awarded for his participation in form activities and helping a new student in tutor – Mrs Needham
Year 8 – Alejandro C – Awarded for excellent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 8 – Evie B – Awarded for excellent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 8 – Poppy H – Awarded for excellent effort in Maths – Mr Walker
Year 8 – Jorgie J – Awarded for working really hard in RE lessons, being very helpful in answering questions and handing in work, always polite and happy – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Lillie K – Awarded for completing work to a high standard in RE. She is very helpful when asked to do things in class and always polite – Mrs Best
Year 8 – Loe R-E – Awarded for maintaining outstanding levels of work in Geography – Mr Hamilton
Year 8 – Alwin P-X – Awarded for maintaining outstanding levels of work in Geography – Mr Hamilton
Year 9 – Faith M – Awarded for her great attitude and diligence in French lessons – Mrs Needham
Year 9 – Riley S – Awarded for diligently working through tasks in French lessons, and supporting others – Mrs Needham
Year 9 – Tilly S – Awarded for demonstrating outstanding diligence in her exam papers in History – Mrs Muncaster
Year 9 – Scarlett D – Awarded for her resilience and positive attitude towards learning and extra-curricular which is fabulous. I have been particularly impressed with her asking to help direct the school musical next year and she has already started creating some ideas – Mrs Whitaker
Year 10 – Blake D – Awarded for always being on task and doing his best in Science – Mrs Reed
Year 10 – Jacob S – Awarded for working really hard in RE. He tries to answer the questions and completes his work to the best of his ability – Mrs Best
Year 10 – Jayden C – Awarded for his positive attitude to learning in English – Mrs Thompson
Year 10 – Rosie H – Awarded for her positive attitude to learning in English – Mrs Thompson
Sixth Form – Luke M – Awarded for always being on task and working hard in every Biology lesson – Mrs Reed
Sixth Form – Corey D – Awarded for excellent work in Politics – Mrs Kar
Sixth Form – Immy C – Awarded for being so hard working, meets all deadlines, gets on with her work without complaint or excuse and always ensures her work is of a very high quality. She is never happy with the bare minimum – Ms Penrice
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