Published 5 September 2024

At the end of last term a group of over 40 Year 10 students were invited to attend an afternoon in the Modern Foreign Languages faculty, learning about the benefits of language learning beyond GCSE level as well as its value in the workplace.

Published 5 September 2024

A huge congratulations to 55 Bronze, and 16 Silver DofE students who have been busy working on their DofE activities to achieved their DofE Award.  The DofE students participated in a variety of activities from volunteering in their local community, gaining new skills from languages to science, and participating in a sporting activities. The DofE participants also completed a self-sufficient expedition, which involved them carrying all their food, tents, stoves and personal equipment for the two or three day expeditions, and navigating themselves to the check points and campsite. 

Published  5 September 2024

At the end of the Summer term the PE Department hosted their annual Sports Personality of the Year awards evening with tickets being a sell out before the night started! The evening celebrated all our students’ success and achievement in sport this year, both inside and outside of school, which made for a fantastic evening. A huge well done to every student who has represented our school at a fixture or festival this year; we are really proud of everything you've achieved and cannot wait to see what this year brings. All of our main award winners are listed here

Published 4 September 2024

St Bart’s students were excited and pleased to once again see their German Exchange partners in June. The 24 students from our partner school, the Otto-Hahn Gymnasium in Monheim, stayed for a week with English families.

Published 4 September 2024

In July we were extremely sad to say goodbye this summer to a St Bart’s institution – Mrs Eastman (formerly Hollinshead)! Over the past 45 years, Mrs Eastman has had a wonderful impact on multiple generations of students, inspiring them to cook with confidence and lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

Published 17 July 2024

St Bart's staff, students, governors, parents, and alumni proudly participated in this year's Newbury Pride parade, showcasing the school's commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The march started on Bartholomew Street and concluded in Victoria Park. At the park, Lee Dillon, a former St Bart's student and current Newbury MP, expressed his enthusiastic support for the school's involvement in the parade. This year marks the third annual Newbury Pride and is a significant milestone for St Bart's, as it is the first time the school has taken part. The school's participation underscores its dedication to fostering an environment where diversity and acceptance are celebrated.

Published 17 July 2024

As the rest of the country took to the polls, St Bart’s had its very own Mock Election, allowing students to have their say. All of the parties that were running in Newbury were represented in our election (apart from the Freedom Alliance Party) with one candidate and someone to endorse them. The candidates were as follows: Ethan for the Conservatives, Arthur for the Greens, Amos for Labour, Harry for the Liberal Democrats, Freddie for Reform and Elis for UKIP. All the candidates took part in the hustings, answering some tough questions from the crowd, such as questions about the economy, immigration and the environment. Following this they all gave a speech in each year group’s assembly where they all performed confidently and passionately (a few candidates in particular!). A sense of what the party stood for and how they would lead was effectively communicated, and it was really exciting for us to be able to experience this, as it will be another few years before some of us will be able to vote.

Published 10 July 2024

 Bart's 4 Bees took a small group out on our first trip to a working apiary last week.  Once we were all dressed up in our safety suits, we were shown around by our beekeeping mentor, Stephen.  Some of the students were a little apprehensive about being around the open hives but were so fascinated by these charismatic insects getting on with their work that the nerves soon disappeared. 

Published 9 July 2024

On Wednesday 26 June, we took 22 Computer Science and Physics students to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, to take part in their open week. RAL welcomed 2400 students over the course of two days, opening up their facilities for the students to take part in workshops, talks, and tours. We arrived at 10:45 and went straight into a talk on the Boulby Underground Mine and their search for dark matter. The live feed with a member of the lab team was incredibly interesting as they discussed the various experiments undertaken at the mine, including the Rosalind Franklin Rover, Nuclear Security in conjunction with the AWE, and the use of muons as an early tsunami warning indicator. After lunch, we were given a tour of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, where we saw their high-energy particle accelerators and discussed different projects they had undertaken, including the scanning of the hominin skull ‘Little Foot’ – the most complete Australopithecine fossil ever recovered. Verity said “I particularly enjoyed the tour of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and learning about the ways in which the site operates and the many complex and important uses of the equipment, that are helping advance our knowledge of the world around us every day.” Upon exiting ISIS, the students had the opportunity to manipulate a large mechanical robotic arm to pick up a rubber duck!

Published 2 July 2024

Ten talented students from St Bart’s recently had the opportunity of a lifetime, performing at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards ceremony! As part of Newbury YoungStars, a local non-profit youth theatre group, students were invited to showcase their skills on a national stage after winning the prestigious district and regional awards in 2023. "It was amazing to perform at the NODA awards ceremony. And we won the District award again for Singin’ in the rain!” shared Matilda (11C1)