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The Tempest team of photographers are in school this week to capture our Years 7, 9 and 11 boys and a last group photo of the Year 11 students.
Yesterday the Year 11 boys were photographed and the photos will soon be available for parents to buy.
Watch out for your son bringing information home. They are lovely keepsakes to cherish over the years.
Wow!…it’s only 6 weeks since we last saw him but school therapy pet, Australian Labradoodle, Ziggy, has grown really big and looks very grown up.
His metamorphasis has really shocked boys and staff at school today with many gasping at his appearance and calm demeanour.
Some things never change, though, and everyone was pleased to see him and looking forward to the start of the new academic year with their furry friend alongside them.
Our new Year 7 boys started as they meant to go on today, Monday, September 4, very smart, happy and keen to impress on their first day of term.
They were only in school for the morning to familiarise themselves with the classrooms and corridors and get to know each other without the older boys being in school.
Everything went smoothly and we look forward to seeing them all again in the morning for a full day of lessons.
The day started early for staff and students on A Level Results Day – but it was worth it.
Our students did really well giving us the best A Level results for the school to date.
the breakdown was as follows:
20% A*/A
50% A* – B
75% A* – C
Mr Halliwell added: ” Everyone is really pleased with the results and our students are now all set for the next stage of their life. We will miss them all.”
Students have progressed to universities including Imperial College London, City, King’s College London, Queen Mary, Leeds, Warwick, Glasgow and St Mary’s.
We wish them all well with their bright futures.
Results are given out from 7am today, August 17, in St Francis’ Hall.
Students should come in using the entrance in Lancaster Road.
We will be posting photos on our social media sites later to keep you all updated.
Our 140th anniversary celebratory mass was a fantastic occasion yesterday, July 17, with 13 priests and The Bishop of Brentwood con-celebrating in St Antony’s Church.
A host of alumni, former teachers, governors and headteachers and friends of St Bonaventure’s from far and wide travelled to join us at the mass. A buffet and reception followed on the Friary lawn.
Students were treated to a free breakfast in the morning and had various sessions learning outside the classroom before mass started.
Here are some photos of the day.
This Saturday, July 15, is the Feast Day St Bonaventure, our Patron saint.
St Bonaventure, was born at Bagnoregio, in the Lazio region of central Italy, in 1221. His name was John but he received the name Bonaventure after St Francis of Assisi prayed for John’s recovery from a dangerous illness when he was a child and cried out: “O Buona Ventura” which means good fortune.
At the age of 22, John (now known as Bonaventure) entered the Franciscan Order. In Paris he became the close friend of St Thomas Aquinas.
At the age of 35 he was chosen General of his Order. He did much for his Order and composed ‘The Life of St. Francis’ . He also assisted at the translation of the relics of St Antony of Padua.
He was nominated Archbishop of York by Pope Clement IV, but he begged not to be forced to accept that dignity. Pope Gregory X obliged him to take upon himself a greater one, that of Cardinal and Bishop of Albano, one of the six suffragan Sees of Rome.
He died while he was assisting at the Second Council of Lyons, on July 15, 1274.
He is known as the Doctor of the Church.
St Bonaventure continue to pray for all students, staff, governors, parents and friends of our great school.
The Curriculum Leader for Spanish at St Bon’s, Miss Mascherin, arranged for a Latin American Community Party to be held in the marquee on the Friary Lawn yesterday, July 12, for her Spanish students and their families, many of whom have Latin American roots.
A selection of Spanish dishes including homemade guacamole and gazpacho was provided whilst Cuban Son and Salsa music played in the background. One student, Fernando Ruiz-Landeta, provided live entertainment on his Spanish guitar.
Donations for the Grenfell Fire Disaster Fund were collected and Miss Mascherin went on to explain: “The party went really well and lots of families came out to support the event. The money is still being counted for a final total but I am confident I will be able to pass on a nice cheque to the victims next week from us all in the Spanish Department. Thank you all for your support.”
The much awaited collector’s edition special 140th black and gold ties are now in school ready for Old Bonaventurians to buy.
They cost £8.50 each and can be purchased from d.halliwell@stnons.org and on Reception at school.
Numbers are limited so don’t delay….get yours today!
Tonight’s evening of music, art and drama known as MAD promises to be a superb occasion.
The weather is predicted to be glorious too so an afternoon of culture on the friary lawn in the July sunshine…what more could you ask for?
The afternoon kicks off at 4.30pm with a private viewing of an art exhibition.
The BBQ opens at 5pm and there will be musical performances from our choir and guitar and string ensemble to entertain guests throughout the afternoon.
Art classrooms will be open for visitors and parents to see GCSE and A Level coursework.
There will also be an opportunity to buy some of the artwork in an auction hosted by Mr McCormack.
A drama performance will take place also.
All monies raised will go to Richard House Children’s Hospice.
Tickets cost £5 and are available on the door.
Cars can park on the Senior Playground on St Antony’s Road.
We hope to see as many parents as possible there to support this wonderful event.
