British Science Week
I have been Headteacher since September
2. What do you like best about working with the students at Bede Academy?
The students are delightful with high aspirations and servant heartedness and I like the way in which many go the extra mile.
3. Which subject did you teach before becoming Headteacher? PTE, Philosophy Theology and Ethics. It is a very exciting, relevant subject which is always in the news. It is great to develop your opinion on a wide range of ethical and philosophical topics.
4. Which part of Academy life do you find to be the most important for your students? The partnership between the students and their teachers.
5. Do you believe the Academy meals to be adequate and healthy?
The Catering team do a super job and are great at responding to feedback.
6. Why did you become a teacher over the other possible careers? I believe that education transforms a person’s life and enables people to flourish and enjoy life.
7. Can you describe for us a typical day in the life of the Headteacher? Meeting lots of people and solving many problems which arise during the day.
8. What do find to be the best part of your role?
Enabling all people to strive to be the best that they can be and see how the Academy makes a difference to people’s lives.
9. Have there been any highlights or stand-out moments for you in your time at Bede Academy?
Yes. There are many success stories and students who have achieved their dreams.
10. Which is your most favourite event of the Academy year? Presentation Day when Mr Sword puts together the video of everything which has happened. So much is achieved in a year, its incredible eg. students going to study Law at the university of their choice or being selected to study at the Royal College of Music. Students rising to the challenge to be the best that they can be and celebrating when they are successful. TO CELEBRATE BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK students explored new concepts in each branch, such as Space, Plant Biology and Flame Tests. Older students took part in dissections, of both plants and organs. Then outside of lessons, a wide range of extra-curricular activities were on offer to students. Students were especially excited by the Physics department’s Ruben tube.
It is a tube filled with gas which is then set alight – like having 50 mini Bunsen burners. It is named after German scientist Heinrich Ruben, who theorised that one could see sound, using fire. The experiment was a roaring success, and set alight the observing student’s passion for science.
Overall, British Science Week was an exciting and interesting event that inspired students and staff alike to get into science. ON FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER, Year 7 was given the opportunity to take part in an educational visit through the centre of Newcastle. They were able to experience many fascinating art exhibitions, all of which were linked with The Great Exhibition of The North. The visit was organised to present students with a dimension of art they may never have experienced before. The tour took them round the historic city, giving the Bede students a chance to connect with the art and culture of the North East.
During the visit, students visited: The Every Thing; the Every Time Exhibition which generates data and displays it directly to the public. Students were fascinated to see this combination of technology and art. Additionally, students attended the more conventional Laing Art Gallery and Hancock Museum, giving the opportunity to explore local culture first hand.