St Bede’s celebrated the start of summer with a chess festival this week. Chess boards, including some giant sets, were available every break time and lunch time, and lots of boys and girls took the opportunity to learn to play or just to enjoy a game, with matches against sixth formers and teachers being especially [...]
This years’ annual 2011 Art & Technology Public Exhibition on Monday 4 July will feature the work of its students from the age of 11-18. The work on show will include Lower School Technology which features work from U3rd to U4th. This year for the first time, the exhibition will also feature the work from [...]
Rory McCormack and Michael Dolan, both of the L4, have won places to represent the Lancashire GAA U14 team in a world Gaelic Football tournament in Ireland. The ‘Féile Peil na nÓg’ tournament takes place in Cork from Wednesday 29 June to Saturday 2 July. A total of 30,000 players compete against each other during [...]
Dear Parents Further to Monsignor Quinlan’s letter of 10 June 2011, I am writing to outline my vision for St Bede’s College. Before I do so I would like to give you a brief résumé of my teaching career and experiences so far. I joined St Bede’s College in 2001 as the Head of Religion. [...]
Last few places available for a Supplementary Exam available for entry in September 2011. Please contact Mrs McGoff, Headmaster’s PA 0161 226 3323 for details.
Seventeen year old James Boyce, from Heywood, is hoping to become the youngest airline pilot in the UK. The Upper Sixth student is currently completing A-levels in Physics, Mathematics and Geography and has already, acquired BTEC qualifications in Aviation Studies, Public Services and Music. Despite receiving five offers from leading Universities for flying related degrees, [...]
Bedian twins, William and Michael Keane, made vital contributions for Manchester United to help them win this year’s 2011 FA Youth Cup against Sheffield United on Monday 23 May. The former pupils signed contracts with United two years ago. William plays as a striker and scored a hat-trick over the two legs of the competition, [...]
Sixth Form students held their annual Leavers’ Ball at the City of Manchester Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club. The students arrived in a variety of vehicles which included an array of stretch limousines and a Vintage Double Decker Red London Bus. 111 students and 52 staff enjoyed a three-course meal whilst being serenaded by Swing singer, [...]
Twenty one year old Rob Woolley, a former pupil of the College, helped to achieve an historic victory for Cambridge University on Friday 13 May when he captained the side which beat Surrey in a three day cricket match. He is currently studying Accounting and Finance at the Ashcroft Business School in Cambridge. The ten [...]
St Bede’s College Taster Day for Year 5 pupils. Saturday 25th June 9.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m.