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GCSE RESULTS
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ASTONUDING GCSE RESULTS
Wow! What a record. GCSE results have again soared to even greater heights for us. The 2010 cohort of students has achieved an astounding 77% A*-C pass rate, with 100% pass rate of A-G being reached. Our school set target was 70% for A-C grades, so the students have surpassed themselves again.
Last year the Average Point Score per student was 443; this year a colossal jump to 512 per student has been made.
I'm sure you will all agree that the students' determination to succeed has paid off, as have the efforts of staff. For all your hard work, both students and staff, we thank you. These results are tremendous - since 2006 we have risen each year, and you can all be exceptionally proud of the part that you have played in this success - whether as tutors, teachers or mentors to Year 11. We particularly thank Leo Aquino for his unstinting efforts with the year group as Year Co-ordinator.
A LEVEL RESULTS
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Mrs Topa and Miss Wilshaw are delighted to announce the tremendous results for this year's KS5 cohort of students. 77% of students gained A*-C grades with an outstanding A*-E pass rate of 99%. There are a host of students who have done extremely well with only 3 waiting for their provisional university offers to be confirmed.
Our highest achieving student Chris Hellmund, has secured his place at
It was wonderful today as we celebrated all the successes of this special group of students.
We want to thank all staff for keeping faith with students throughout their time in the 6th form and the relentless drive to ensure the very best outcomes. The combination of challenge and support has paid dividends in Year 13 and there are also very positive results for Year 12.
Congratulations to all and particular thanks to Richard Potter (Director of Sixth Form) and all who helped today.
JULY EDITION OF 'MORE NEWS'
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ACCESSING EXAM RESULTS
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- AS and A level results to be collected on Thursday 19th August from 10.00 am -1pm from the dining room
- GCSE results to be collected on Tuesday 24th August 10.30 am -1pm from the school dining room
- Year 10 modular results will be available at the start of the Autumn Term or can be sent through the post if pupils leave a stamped addressed envelope at the school office prior to the end of term
NEW YEAR 9s - SEPT 2010
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S PLAN
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This term Chris Hilliard, Chief Executive of Bedford Borough is pictured with Dave Hodgson the Mayor of 
WORLD CLASS KENYAN ATHLETES VISIT ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
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ON THURSDAY 10TH JUNE 2010
Among the athletes coming are Paul Tergat, former World Marathon record holder and multi gold medalist in the world cross-country championships, Samuel Wanjiru, reigning Olympic Marathon champion and Catherine Ndereba, former World Marathon record holder and twice World Marathon championship gold medalist. But they are not just athletes, each is fully engaged in community work, helping to inspire and motivate others less fortunate than themselves.
This will be a unique opportunity for our pupils to meet these inspirational role models and to be part of what will be a lasting legacy for
Romeo and Juliet
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St Thomas More are incredibly proud to present Romeo and Juliet. Performance dates 24th-26th March. Tickets £4adults £2students and concessions.
St Thomas More School Hosts Deanery Meeting
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St Thomas More School Hosts Deanery Meeting
Confidence Conversation and Connection
St Thomas More School provided the venue for the Deanery meeting where representatives from each of the Bedford Parishes convened to watch Bishop Peter’s DVD, Walking Humbly with our God. This was part of the process in developing a framework for the future, building upon the reflection and conversation inspired by Bishop Peter’s vision. Discussion then took place in Parish groups focussing on devising an achievable plan for the future of our Pastoral Area.
Michael Simmonds coordinated the meeting and following the DVD we divided into Parish groups to identify areas of strength with a view to sharing expertise across the Deanery. In addition, the groups were able to explore areas which require further development. The ideas were then collated and will form the basis of the ground plan which will be submitted to Bishop Peter in the coming months.
The local steering group consisting of Canon Seamus Keenan, Fr Tony Brennan, Michael Simmonds, Rosemarie Langley, Mary Frost and I meet on a regular basis and at present we are busy analysing questionnaires which have been completed on a Parish basis.
Using the excellent Performance Area at St Thomas More enabled all the Parishes to meet and share their ideas rather than working in isolation. It was helpful to listen to the views of other groups as we fed back on the range and scope of the present provision within each of the Parishes. The challenge is now to ‘bring the story together’, defining local aspirations and to establish a set of priorities for the future. All the schools in the Catholic Federation have been invited to contribute to the process so that every voice is heard. St Thomas More School will be coordinating the focus group which will be seeking the views of all stakeholders.
F. Topa
Deputy Head teacher
St Thomas More School recognised for Community Cohesion
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St Thomas More School recognised for Community Cohesion
Mrs. Grimley and Ms Topa were the proud recipients of the Cultural Diversity Quality Standard Gold Award at a recent ceremony in London. St Thomas More was one of 14 Specialist Schools and Academies which were recognised for their outstanding work in promoting community cohesion at the national ceremony.
The schools from across the country have all achieved the Cultural Diversity Quality Standard (CDQS) which was developed by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) to promote cultural diversity, race equality and opportunities for achievements for all students.
The celebration, organised by the SSAT, took place on 18 January 2010 in London at the offices of Deloitte, the professional services organisation, who sponsored the event.
In his keynote address, Ted Cantle, Chair of the Community Cohesion Institute said:
'Teachers can have an impact not just on their pupils' perceptions, but on those of the whole community .A role that government ministers are recognising as ever important. Teaching and learning has to reflect the ever changing world - the world is not just an Easy jet ride away, but has come to us and is in our communities. Getting children to have a broader, worldly view is essential so they can contextualize their issues and navigate themselves around the world.
The schools who have been successful in achieving the Cultural Diversity Quality Standard are beacons for other schools who have not embraced the community cohesion agenda as readily - they can inspire others and show them that it is possible to achieve fantastic things, whatever the challenges.'
Kirstie Andrew-Power, Head of Achievement, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, commented:
'The Cultural Diversity Quality Standard aims to share good practice so that schools may learn from each other. We are delighted to recognise the outstanding achievements of these award winners. The work which they do to promote equality is vitally important as we live increasingly in a global community.'
CDQS awards are made at three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold, dependent on the school's work across six standards:
Ethos, Achievement, Curriculum, Parental and Community Involvement, Staffing and Governors, Specific Projects and Innovation.
St Thomas More is proud to have gained the Cultural Diversity Quality Standard Gold Award which reflects the tremendous work of all within the school.
F Topa
Deputy Head teacher
PTA INVITATION
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Your PTA Needs You
We would to invite you to join the current members of the PTA to the AGM on
Monday 1st March at 7.30pm in the School Library
Cheese, Wine and Nibbles
Please come along, we need new members with new ideas and energy!
Look forward to seeing you there even if it is just for the wine!
This is a short meeting, election of officers, Chair, secretary and treasurer take place and then some planning for the coming year.
ST THOMAS MORE ARE NORTH BEDS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS AGAIN
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ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL tonight won the title of North Beds U18 Basketball Champions for the fourth time in five years.
They played against Mark Rutherford school in the finals on neutral territory at Lincroft School, and beat the opposition to rousing applause from the numerous spectators that lined the sides of the court. Captain, Clarke Campbell opened the scoring, and from that point onwards, St Thomas More School led from start to finish.
Each of the winning side was awarded a medal and tickets to see the National League Basketball team in Milton Keynes - the MK Lions.
See local press for more details.
EXAM TIMETABLE COMMENCING 11TH JANUARY 2010
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MODULE EXAMS COMMENCE MONDAY 11TH JANUARY
ALL External Examinations will continue as normal, following published dates and starting times, regardless of weather conditions. Even if the school is closed, this does NOT mean it is closed for examinations.
Should you fail to attend an examination, most exams can be retaken in the summer. However, this will be at a cost to the candidate.
Do ensure that you use the time available to revise thoroughly in preparation for next week.
If you have any concerns regarding your examinations please contact ftopa@stm.beds.sch.uk
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