News and Stories from Bishopsgate School

• French Trip

  June 2008
  The week, packed with interesting visits, was another huge success! There was a visit to the fabulous aquarium, Nausicca, the children spent a morning at a French market during which time they were able to practise their French and buy an interesting variety of French food, souvenirs and clothes. Pursuing links to History, there was a trip to Caen Castle, once home to William the Conqueror, on the Wednesday, when the children explored the... [more]

• South Pole Explorer

  May 2008
  We were delighted to welcome ex-champion jockey Richard Dunwoody to Bishopsgate. Richard, who was twice the winner of the Grand National, completed an epic journey to the South Pole, following in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The children from Year 3 to Year 8 were mesmerised by the story of his remarkable adventure. The lecture also featured a spectacular slide show. Richard brought with him the clothes and boots that he wore... [more]

• Jungle Adventure

  May 2008
  The children of Year 3 put on an absolutely superb musical play called 'African Tale'. The music, written by Director of Music, Damian Peckham, included catchy songs with Caribbean and African rhythms that the children loved singing. There was terrific dance and the quality of acting and the confidence shown by a group of such young children were extraordinary. The audience, and most importantly the children taking part, loved... [more]

• Lower School Concert

  May 2008
  The children put on a wonderful concert for their parents on Friday morning with children as young as 3 on stage. The concert was filled with poetry, songs and dances all with a watery theme and linked to topics included in this term's curriculum.The audience was treated to a marvellous finale when the entire Lower School performed the ever popular Rolf Harris song 'Sun Arise' complete with a solo on the didgereedoo from 7 year... [more]

• Feedback from Inspection

  May 2008
  Our inspection report is now in circulation and should be posted on the ISI site within 10 days.We are both delighted by the team's findings and determined to build on the school's success. Amongst conclusions drawn were:"Bishopsgate is very successful in providing a high quality education consistent with its aim of encouraging all children to achieve their very best in the context of becoming well-balanced, sensitive... [more]

• Gospel Singing Day

  April 2008
  Bishopsgate children joined choirs from 10 other prep schools to participate in a wonderful Gospel Singing Workshop at Wellington College. The day was led by Pete Churchill, Professor of Jazz Studies at the Guildhall.The children's hard work throughout the day was reflected in a superb concert, which, among other songs, included a fabulous arrangement of the classic Doobie Brothers' song ' Taking it to the Streets'.Parents who... [more]

• Academic Scholarships

  March 2008
  Many congratulations to Gina Clare, who has been awarded an academic scholarship by St George’s Ascot, to Max Penn and Henry Parker, who have been awarded  all-rounders scholarships by Pangbourne College and Reeds respectively, and to James Dermott, who has been awarded an academic scholarship by Stamford School. Martin Dixon has been awarded a Music Scholarship by Leighton Park and Sophie Harris has been given a Drama... [more]

• iSing Choral Workshop

  March 2008
  iSing Choral Day at Bishopsgate   Bishopsgate School pupils set aside all lessons for a whole day to take part in a choral workshop led by iSing director, Dominic Peckham. With the freedom of a whole day given over to rehearsals and performance, the children were inspired and challenged by Dominic who introduced a repertoire of rousing African Melodies, Traditional Folk arrangements, Gospel songs and Beatles classics. The... [more]

• Parents' Forum Minutes

  February 2008
  Parents’ Forum MinutesTuesday, 26th February 2008 at 7.30 pm  Matters Arising from Previous MeetingCurriculum PE & Sport – following the inspection week, AC reported that the school was likely to reduce the Upper School Games allocation by one session to 3 afternoons, but increase PE to a double lesson with sport also available as part of our after school programme. This would enable us to provide higher quality coaching and... [more]

• Outdoor Learning

  January 2008
  During the holiday, work was completed on new Lower School beds in which the children will be able to grow plants and flowers. This initiative is part of our drive to achieve an Eco Schools silver award and to enhance the children’s appreciation of nature by enabling them to make greater use of our lovely grounds. Reception children have made bird cake to feed our birds at school and they are currently producing a group project about... [more]