Just a quick message for anyone who has tried to access the site over the last week. We had a hosting issue which has now been resolved. There shouldn’t be any foreseeable problems in the future. Apologies for any inconvenience. May I also take this opportunity to apologise for the lack of Facebook updates we have been giving. This is due to other commitments but we are looking at running it alongside our blog from september on a permanent basis so stay tuned!
Just to update you on goings on around the school. The science department is being painted to give it a fresh look and a few other rooms are getting cosmetic improvements as well. The school network is undergoing a major overhaul as well to make it quicker for our students so they have something to look forward to when they come back. More space, more functions and less waiting! (hopefully)
That’s all for now. Just a quick reminder that staff are due back on the 3rd September but pupils are not back until Monday 6th September. Please dont send your children in on the 3rd as they will be turned away. Thank You
Please be aware that as of 12:00p.m today applications for this post will not be accepted. Apologies if you have submitted an application after this time but there have been a phenomenal amount of responses. We are currently shortlisting and will let you know as soon as we can.
Thank You
As you may or may not be aware, Cancer Research UK runs Race For Life, a chance for ladies to run 5k to raise money for the Charity. This year it takes place in Croydon on the 25th July and our Administrative Officer and soon to be Science Teaching Assistant Laura is doing it to raise money in memory of her father. As we are sure you will agree it is a fantastic cause and you can sponsor Laura by Clicking on the link below. If you do decide to donate, and both Laura and Cancer Research UK would be extremely grateful you can also give extra by Clicking the Gift Aid box if you are a UK Taxpayer. Please help out this fantastic cause and help Laura reach her target and beyond. Thank You
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School Administrative Officer
Permanent from September 2010 term time only
Salary: Grade 3 Point 15 – 17 (£17,808 – £18,582)
36 hours per week 8.30am – 4.00pm
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal/ICT skills to run our front office and reception as well as undertaking administrative and clerical duties to support the school management team.
Our school is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and safeguarding pupils. The appointment is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
Please telephone or email the school office for an application pack.
Closing date: Monday 19th July noon.
Interviews: Wednesday / Thursday 21/22 July 2010.
Visits before submitting an application are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office to arrange.
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Bensham Manor School Sports Day for Years 7,8 and 9 will be
taking place at Croydon Arena from 12.45pm – 2.45pm on Thursday May
27th.
Parents / Carers are welcome to attend.
Bensham Manor’s cross country runners shone in the sunshine at the
Surrey Special Schools Spring Cross Country event on April 28th. The
event was held on a tricky, winding course around the picturesque
grounds of St Nicholas school in Merstham.
In the Under 14 boys event, Gideon Boyfar and Ismail Sinclair
contested an exciting sprint finish and took the gold (Gideon) and
silver (Ismail) ahead of 52 other boys from all over the County.
Strong finishing by Charlie Bond-Benstead and Jamie Reynolds meant
that Bensham Manor also snatched the silver medal in the boys team
event.
Not be outdone, Bensham’s Girls team of Kate Burtenshaw, Grace
Imogehemi, Nicole Thomas and Lyndsay Green performed strongly to win
silver in both the Under 14 and Under 16 events. Special mention must
be made of Kate’s performance, where she showed true grit and
determination to gain the individual silver in the under-16 event
ahead of many older Girls.
Arguably the most impressive performance of the day came in the
Under-16 boys event. Dwayne Williams ran a beautifully judged race
where, after a steady start in the crowded field of 67 boys, he moved
into the lead at halfway. Dwayne maintained this lead over the second
half the course until the final 100 metres where he was briefly
overtaken by a rival from Woodfield School. Dwayne dug deep however
and with great spirit, timed his final sprint perfectly in order to
retake the lead just before the finish line and win a thoroughly
deserved Gold!!
Pictures to follow.
Panathlon Challenge
Bensham Manor students joined with some with of our ex-students now at Priory and teammates from St Giles in order to form the Croydon team for the South London Panathalon on Tuesday March 23rd. The Croydon team won this Olympics multi-sports event including football, athletics and boccia ahead of teams from Bromley, Sutton and Merton.
Croydon have now qualified for the major London Final in July.
Rugby
Bensham Manor’s Year 9 boys competed brilliantly against 10 other schools from all over Surrey in the SSSSA Tag Rugby Tournament on Thursday March 25th. After winning all their group matches the team finished as silver medallists after losing narrowly in the final.
Just to let everyone know that the Year 11 Leavers Assembly is taking place on Tuesday 23rd June. More details will be sent out in due course.
Year 10 Work Experience & Year 11 Study Leave
- Week of 24th to the 28th May 2010
Year 11 Work Experience
- Monday 7th June to Friday 19th June
Today Bensham Pupils and Staff took part in Sport Relief 2010. The pupils were allowed to wear whatever they wanted, with many wearing the red colour associated with the day. The afternoon saw a lot of activites take place for fun but one of the Sport relief challenges for this year was to wear a Rivals Shirt. Most people refused to do it, citing that it would be too much to wear the colours of someone elses team. However, there was always going to be one who took the challenge. Our Head of P.E Robin Barwick, A notorious Fulham Fan, swallowed his pride and his loyalty and donned a Chelsea shirt. (Booo!!!)
Our Site Manager Marc however, decided to show his true loyalty and that Jake, Our School Dog should do that as well. Here they are with Maria, another Crystal Palace Supporter.
