National Poetry Day was marked on 3 October, a day where all poetry and poets are celebrated for their contributions to the literary and educational world. The English Department organised their own take on the day by holding a poetry competition which, like the main national prize, was to write a poem based on the […]
I want you to think of a deer. Perhaps Bambi comes to mind? What if I refined my request and said I wanted you to think of a deer that had retractable vampire fangs, is as big as a medium sized dog, and has flaring scent glands on its face? Any idea? If you read […]
Ulafu Secondary school is a school based in Kenya. We have run a partnership between Ulafu and St Bart’s successfully for a few years now. For more information, please look on our website. Being a part of this partnership gives students a great opportunity to learn a new culture, interact with students in Kenya and […]
Year 8 Rugby The Year 8 Boys Rugby team played against The Downs School in a West Berkshire league fixture. St Bart’s won 20-0 with a great team performance. Players of the match were Freddie for his great display at scrum half which was a new position for, him and Zack, for his effective ball […]
On Wednesday 16 October, the PE Department took 29 Year 12 A Level PE and BTEC Sport students to Bath University. The students got to see a top sporting university and experience a lecture on nutrition delivered by a Sport and Exercise scientist, a strength and conditioning session, a lab session where two lucky students […]
On Wednesday 23 October, Year 10 Textiles students spent the day visiting the Oceanarium and the coastline of Bournemouth. Students observed and took photographs of marine animals and plants to use as inspiration for pattern, colour, shape and texture within their GCSE coursework. Here is what students had to say about the trip: “My favourite part […]
At the end of last half term, the school rang once again with sounds of House Music. This evening is a fantastic showcase of the musical talents of the students at St Bart’s. Undoubtedly, the most impressive aspect of this long-standing occasion is the fact that the entire programme is devised, choreographed and conducted by […]
We celebrate Patterson’s House Music success and hear about the inspirational Year 10 Textiles trip in this week’s BartholoNews.
Year 7 Rugby The Year 7 Boys’ Rugby team hosted Park House School and Kennet School in a tournament. Those boys who weren’t selected last time had the opportunity to represent the school. The boys all played at least a half of each match, and played really well – for most it was their first […]
Chloe (9C1) and Layla (9D3) are cheerleaders at local club, Crimson Heat Tigers, and have both been selected to represent their club at the World Championships and at Summit in Florida, the two biggest cheer competitions in the world next April. The girls recently spent the weekend in London, taking part in try-outs for the […]
