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150th Anniversary
St Bonaventure’s School is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of exciting events and activities involving current students, staff, alumni, former staff members, friends and supporters of the school.
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"Pupils thrive in every way here. They succeed academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps."
"The school’s values of tolerance, consideration of others and love are encouraged through all aspects of school life."
"Teachers are experts in their subjects. They present new information clearly and in interesting ways."
"Pupils are safe, happy and cared for at this school. There is a climate of respect and compassion for all."
"Leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading. They waste no time in giving pupils the help they need to become fluent and confident readers."
"Leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading. They waste no time in giving pupils the help they need to become fluent and confident readers."
"Thank you for helping my son to continue to flourish as a young man."
"It is amazing to see how the boys are developing into young men."
"We are proud of our son, and we are also proud that he attends a glorious school dedicated to the betterment of all students, thanks to all the hard work of the teachers and school staff that make this possible."
"As parents, we could see the care and pride taken in the learning, from end pieces of work like the art to work in class books."
"I am so proud to be an ex-pupil and to see the school now, how well it is run and the quality of the staff and pupils delights me."
"What an amazing group of students! Christ is really at the heart here."
"I wanted to express how well your young people are at representing themselves, their school, their generation and so much more."
"I would like to take the opportunity to say how delightful, respectful and interactive the students were. They were an absolute delight to work with! We have heard nothing but positive things about your school and your students, you should be extremely proud."
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This month, we were blessed to begin lunchtime Adoration and Confession for staff and students. This new initiative offers everyone in our school community the opportunity to pause during a busy day, spend quiet time with Jesus in the church, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
...Taking place on the first Thursday of every month, these moments of prayer and reflection help us to centre our hearts on Christ and deepen our sense of peace and gratitude. It is wonderful to see students taking time to pray, reflect, and grow in faith together.
One student shared, “It’s lovely that we have the opportunity in the day to go to church and have some peaceful time with God. I really appreciate it.” ~ Sanviani, Year 11
We are so thankful to everyone who made this possible and look forward to continuing this special time of prayer each month.
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The deadline for Year 7️⃣ applications for September 2026 is 31st October. However, we recommend submitting all forms and documents by 23rd October, as the school office will be closed from 27–31 October for half term. 🚨
To apply for a place at our school, we kindly ask you ...to:
1- Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) via your home Local Authority.
2- Submit a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if you wish your child to be considered under our faith-based criteria (priority groups).
3- Provide a Baptism Certificate for Catholic applicants, or have your faith leader complete the Faith Leader’s Reference Form for non-Catholic applicants.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
St Bonaventure’s (Official)
It was wonderful to join other schools from across our diocese at Brentwood Cathedral for the Jubilee Youth Mass, celebrated by Bishop Alan. Young people came together in faith, prayer, and joy, filling the cathedral with energy and hope.
It was inspiring to see so many students ...participating and representing their schools with pride. We were especially proud to have our very own Chaplain, Mr Chan, leading the Gospel Choir, whose music added to the beauty and spirit of the Mass. Our students also took part by reading during the liturgy, making the celebration even more special for our school community.
“I felt honoured to be able to be part of such a beautiful occasion and be selected to read, which made it even more special for me” ~ Marcin, Year 11
A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this diocesan celebration such a memorable and faith-filled experience for our young people.
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Year 12 took their recent Enrichment session outside to West Ham Park, where they did some leaf clearing in the wildlife garden.
During their session, they uncovered two toads and some beautiful Cyclamens.
"We all really enjoyed our first Enrichment session out in the ...sunshine and helping our local community, by making the park a nicer space to enjoy and spend time."
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Our Year 10 GCSE Fine Art groups recently had a fun and inspiring trip to The Design Museum in Kensington for their ‘Natural Forms’ project 🍁
The students thoroughly enjoyed exploring the exhibitions and gathering creative ideas for their work.
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"I went to St Bonaventure’s" ⚖️
Meet Tommy Seagull, a proud Bon’s alumnus from the 1990s who is making waves in the legal world. 👨⚖️
Now a barrister at Garden Court Chambers, Tommy has built an impressive career, winning prestigious advocacy ...competitions including The Times Law Award and the Lincoln’s Inn Crowther Shield. Most recently, he received the Criminal Bar Association’s Chair’s Essay Prize. 🏆
From Bon’s debates to the courtroom, Tommy’s journey is a powerful example of dedication, skill and success.
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