Year 11 - Leavers Mass

Last modified 18.05.12

20th April 2012

Dear Parent/Guardian

As we approach the end of our Year 11s compulsory education we are writing to invite you to our annual celebration of Year 11 Leavers Mass...

YEAR 11 Locker Key return/clearance forms

Last modified 03.05.12

Dear Parent/Guardian

YEAR 11 – LOCKER KEY RETURN

Please remind your child to return their locker key before they leave school in June, the £5 deposit will only be returned if the original key has not been lost and replaced during their time at school...

YEAR 11 GCSE RE Revision sessions

Last modified 24.04.12

Dear Parent/Guardian

GCSE RE Revision classes commence today (Tue 24th April) from 3.30pm until 6.00pm and weekly classes as follows:

Tuesday 1st May -  3.30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8th May -  3.30pm - 6pm
Friday 11th May  -   3...

Year 8 Glasbury Trip meeting

Last modified 19.04.12

19th April 201

Dear Parent/Guardian

RE:  Year 8  Woodland Outdoor Education Centre, Glasbury
Tuesday 8th  May – Friday 11th  May 2012

I write to inform you that I will be hold a meeting on Monday 23rd April from 6pm until 6...

Year 8 Parents' Evening

Last modified 24.04.12

Dear Parent / Guardian

Year 8 Parents Evening

BGN is a good school that is heavily oversubscribed.  The staff at BGN wish to work with all parents in making sure that all pupils have the best learning experience possible and to maintain the high standards upon which the schools...

OFSTED REPORT

Last modified 29.03.12

29 March 2012  

Dear Parent/Carer

I have received the final copy of the Ofsted report from the Section 5 inspection of Blessed George Napier on 8-9 March 2012.  This inspection was carried out under the new framework which came into force on 1 January 2012...

YEAR 11 PROM

Last modified 22.06.12

Year 11 Prom - 22nd June 2012 at Heythrop Park Hotel 7pm - 11.30pm

Year 11 - Prom Ticket and Year Book Purchase

Last modified 19.03.12

Please encourage your child to purchase Year book and Prom Tickets as soon as possible.

Yearbooks are priced at £17.50 as is a wonderful memento of your child's time at BGN School.  Prom tickets are priced at £32.50...

Year 11 - Year book purchase 2012

Last modified 07.02.12

7th February 2012

Dear Parent/Guardian

RE: Year 11 – Yearbook 2012

I write to inform you that as in previous years, Year 11 will have a Yearbook published to collate all of their memories.  This is a wonderful memento of your child’s time at BGN School...

Spring Fling

Last modified 16.03.12

Please come and support the Spring Fling, taking place on Friday 16th March 7pm at BGN.  Dancing to Tara Boyle and the Quiet Men and an Irish dancing display.  Tickets are available from school reception.
Please click on pdf file below for information.

PTFA Meeting

Last modified 26.03.12

PTFA meeting on Tuesday 6th March

7.30pm Learning Resource Centre

All welcome.

YEAR 10 Records of Achievement

Last modified 01.03.12

1st March 2012

Dear Parent/Carer,

Year 10 Records of Achievement

At BGN we are keen to prepare students for their future careers by offering a range of opportunities which include work experience, visiting speakers, access to online licensed careers websites...

Year 10 Work Experience/Mock Interviews

Last modified 28.02.12

Year 10 Rotary Club Mock Interviews

Each child will receive an individual mock interview next week this will either be on Tuesday 6th March or Thursday 8th. Your child will already know the time and date of their interview...

Year 9 Tall Ships Event

Last modified 10.02.12

Dear Parent/Carer,
I am writing to tell you that the time has finally come to ask for nominations from staff for the Year 9 event of a lifetime!

We have been telling our students for some time now of the incredible five days we spend aboard two 70' yachts with twenty-two Year 9 students...

Year 11 - Photographs

Last modified 02.02.12

30th January 2012

Dear Parent/Guardian

Year 11 – School Photograph
Thursday 2nd  February 2012

I write to inform you that Year 11 students will be having their school photographs taken in school on the morning of Thursday 2nd February...

Year 9 Parent's Evening

Last modified 01.02.12

Dear Parent/Guardian

Year 9 Parents Evening

BGN is a good school that is heavily oversubscribed.  The staff at BGN wish to work with all parents in making sure that all pupils have the best learning experience possible and to maintain the high standards upon which the schools...

Year 10 Science Revision Sessions

Last modified 24.01.12

We will be holding Science Revision sessions for Year 10 students on Tuesday's after school from 3.30pm until 4.30pm the sessions will be aimed at helping students towards the resit in March.  Please encourage your child to attend and we thank you for your support in this matter.

Year 11 Parents' Evening

Last modified 23.01.12

Year 11 Parent's Evening will take place on Monday 23rd January 2012 from 4pm until 6.30pm. Please ensure that your child has made appointments with their subject teachers and they attend the evening with yourselves dressed in full school uniform

We look forward to seeing you...

Year 11 Mock GCSE Results

Last modified 07.09.11

All Year 11 have received their mock GCSE results, a copy will be available for
you to collect at Parents evening next week.

Year 11 Revision Timetable 2012

Last modified 18.01.12

Please click on PDF document to view the Year 11 Exam Revision Timetable

Year 9 Options Handbook 2012

Last modified 13.01.12

Please click on the PDF attachment to view the Year 9 Options Handbook

Year 9 Options Evening

Last modified 12.01.12

12th January 2012

Dear Parent/Carer,

Options Information Evening  -  THURSDAY 19TH JANUARY 2012
6:30 pm – 8:00pm

Further to the Options Presentation Evening on October 13th 2011 we would like to remind you that a further Options Information Evening will take place on...

Year 10, 11 GCE Religious Studies Exam Reminder

Last modified 04.01.12

4th January 2012

Dear Parent/Guardian

I write to inform you that your child will be sitting their actual GCSE Religious Studies exam worth 25% of the final mark on Wednesday 18th January 2012...

Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable

Last modified 07.12.11

5th December 2011

Dear Parent/Guardian

RE: YEAR 11 MOCK EXAM TIMETABLE

Please find attached a copy of the Year 11 Mock Exam timetable.  Please note that the GCSE English Exam on 10th January is a real exam and not a mock exam...

BGN Centenary Magazine

Last modified 17.11.11

Please click on PDF document to view BGN Centenary Magazine

Christmas cards designed by BGN pupils on sale in school

Last modified 17.11.11

CHRISTMAS CARDS – DESIGNED BY BGN PUPILS!
SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY BYHP

Penguin card designed by Claudia Blanchfield
Starry Night card designed by Harry Shanahan-Jones

£3...

SENCO In Partnership magazine

Last modified 14.11.11

Please click on PDF link to view In Partnership Magazine

Lourdes Pilgrimage Letters have now gone home to parents.....

Last modified 14.11.11

Lourdes 2012 Pilgrimage

Letters have now gone home to parents of children interested in taking part in the 2012 Lourdes Pilgrimage.  A non-returnable deposit of £100 is required as soon as possible to secure your child's place...

Lourdes Pilgrimage

Last modified 10.11.11

Lourdes Pilgrimage

BGN students have been going on pilgrimage to Lourdes every year since 1993.  The year 2012 will mark our twentieth consecutive year which is an amazing record for the school and for the Archdiocese of Birmingham...

Year 9 Options Information

Last modified 19.10.11

Please click on the PDF document to view Year 9 Options information

2 Parent Governers required

Last modified 11.10.11

2 Parent Governors Required

If anyone is interested in becoming a Parent Governor please contact the Chair of Governors, c/o BGN School by Wednesday 2nd November 2011.

Please note that if more than 2 valid nominations are received a ballot will be held.

Year 9 Option process evening

Last modified 05.10.11

3 October 2011

Dear Parent/Guardian

This is a reminder that the first meeting regarding the Year 9 Options process will take place next week on Thursday 13th October 2011 at 6.30 p.m. in the school hall...

Reminder Notice - Inset Day, Open evening half day

Last modified 20.09.11

20th September 2011

Dear Parent / Guardian

Reminder Notice

Please note two key dates on the school’s calendar

Monday 3rd October - Inset Day
No children to attend school on this day

Tuesday 4th October - Open Evening
On Tuesday...

IMPORTANT NOTICE - REGARDING PARENT PAY

Last modified 19.09.11

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Parents need to ensure that there are sufficient funds available on their child's lunch account before the start of the school day. This is due to pupils getting to tills and then being told that balance is nil - this is resulting in food being wasted...

Year 10 Work Experience

Last modified 19.09.11

Click on PDF files to obtain Student handout details and employee application form

Work Experience - Year 10

Last modified 19.09.11

14th September 2010

Dear Parent

Your son/daughter will be undertaking a week of Work Experience from Monday 12th–Friday16th March 2012.

The purpose of this week is to give students an insight into trades and professions that they might pursue as a career...

Parent Pay issues

Last modified 14.09.11

Parent Pay have today confirmed that there is an issue with purchase and balance information being displayed to parents in their online accounts.  Parent Pay and our till provider are working to resolve this issue however they have advised that it may take some time to fully resolve and...

We need your email address...

Last modified 14.09.11

Please could you supply us with an email address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your child.  Please could you either telephone main reception with the details or alternatively send the information via your child to hand into our reception.  Many thanks.

BGN Parent Calender 2011/2012

Last modified 08.09.11

please click on the pdf file to view the school calendar

School Term and Holiday Dates

Last modified 08.09.11

October Half term break  - Monday 24th October 2011 - Friday 28th October 2011
Christmas Holiday          - Monday 19th December 2011 - Tuesday 3rd January 2012
February Half term break - Monday 13th...

Year 10 Expectations Evening Wed 14th Sept 2011

Last modified 08.09.11

8th September 2010
    
 
                            
Dear...

GCSE Results - Press Release

Last modified 25.08.11

At BGN we are very pleased that the commitment and hard work of pupils, staff and parents has been rewarded with record results of 68% 5+A*-C (including English and Maths) and an amazing 84% 5+A*-C...

A Level Results - Press Release

Last modified 18.08.11

We are particularly pleased to announce that of all the students who received their results today, more than half have achieved two or more A*/A & B grades and a third have achieved all A and B grades...

EXAM RESULTS

Last modified 17.08.11

GCE Results day 18th August 2011- Results available in the LRC 9.00am - 10.30am.

GCSE Results day 25th August 2011- Results available in the LRC 9.00am - 10.30am.

Note from the Governing Body

Last modified 15.07.11

Mr Fraser Long, Deputy Head, has been appointed Headteacher of BGN as from 1st January 2012. 

We offer our congratulation to Mr Long and wish him many happy and successful years at the school.

End of Term school will shut at 12.30pm

Last modified 14.07.11

School will shut at 12.30pm on Friday 22nd July, school buses will be rescheduled for this time. 
The new school term will begin on Wednesday 7th September 2011for all years

Up date with E-mail address

Last modified 12.07.11

In the new term we are hoping to send more information to you by email, please could you therefore let us know your current main email address for our records.  Please send this in to main reception in writing with your child as soon as possible...

Year 10 Maths Revision Books available to purchase at Year 10 Parent's Evening

Last modified 04.07.11

Year 10 Maths Revisions books will be on sale during Parent's Evening

Essential Questions - £5.00
Maths Watch DVD -   £3.50
Revision Guide       -   £3.50

Cash or cheques accepted

Year 10 Parents Evening Monday 11th July 2011

Last modified 23.06.11

Dear  Parent/Guardian

Year 10 Parents Evening

BGN is a good school that is heavily oversubscribed.  The staff at BGN wish to work with all parents in making sure that all pupils have the best learning experience possible and the maintain the high standards upon which the...

Governors and Senior staff are launching a survey

Last modified 17.05.11

Governors and Senior staff are launching a survey. 

They are very keen to hear yourviews. With BGN School’s continued recent successes, there has been consistent strong demand and growth in pupil numbers...

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO YEAR 11 STUDENTS

Last modified 09.06.11

Any Year 11 students coming into school MUST be dressed in full school uniform.  Anyone not adhering to this rule will be sent home.

Thank you

Miss Durkan
Head of Year 11

BEWARE OF E-MAILS FROM PARENTMAIL

Last modified 03.05.11

Please be aware of any emails that you may receive from a company by the name of PARENTMAIL.  Please be informed that they are not connected to BGN in any way.  You may receive an email stating that you owe money to the school but BGN are not mentioned in the email at all...

Happy and Holy Easter

Last modified 07.04.11

The staff and pupils of Blessed George Napier School would like to wish everyone a happy and holy Easter.
We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday 26th April 2011.

Parking outside BGN - Springfield Avenue

Last modified 22.03.11

Please could parents refrain from parking on the zig zag lines outside BGN School when dropping off in the mornings and picking up in the afternoon.  Also, please encourage your children to use the crossing to ensure their safety when crossing the road.

Many thanks

'NO PLACE LIKE HOME' - Year 9 Students

Last modified 08.02.11

'No Place like Home' programme has recently visited the school to ensure that Year 9 pupils are aware of pressures that can arise at home and how to resolve conflicts...

OPTIONS HANDBOOK - 2011

Last modified 07.01.11

Please click on the attached PDF document to view the Options Handbook for 2011

His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley visiting St John's Parish

Last modified 18.01.11

18 January 2011

Dear Parents

His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley will be visiting St John’s parish this weekend, the 22nd and 23rd January and will be preaching at all Masses...

Justice & Peace Vigil

Last modified 06.01.11

Peace Vigil

There will be a vigil for peace at St John's Church between 3.00pm and 4.00pm on Peace Sunday - 16th January.  This will consist of prayers and readings interspersed with music and periods of silence.

All are invited

Information on entering and leaving BGN School - PLEASE READ

Last modified 10.09.10

If you visit BGN School after 5pm and at weekends please ensure that you enter via Springfield Avenue and leave via Addison Road entrance. Thank you for your co-operation.

TAKING HOLIDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERMS

Last modified 05.07.10

Taking holidays during school terms
(You and the law on School Attendance) – information supplied by the Attendance and Engagement Team at
Oxfordshire County Council

There is no right time to take a child on holiday during a school term...

School Nurse - Health Drop In

Last modified 24.11.10

Are you stressed?  Do you need diet and exercise advice, info on drugs, smoking or alcohol or any other health advice.

 BGN School are pleased to offer a Health Drop In where you can speak in confidence to the school nurse - Mrs Batsel...

HPV VACCINATION PROGRAMME IN SCHOOLS

Last modified 12.10.10

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BGN HOUSE COLOUR SCARVES ON SALE NOW

Last modified 08.10.10

BGN House Colour Scarves to celebrate BGN Day are now on sale in the school reception - a special price of £5 (please make cheques payable to BGN School).

School Prospectus

Last modified 06.10.10

The new school prospectus can now be viewed in the school information

BGN School OFSTED INTERIM ASSESSMENT LETTER (parent information)

Last modified 16.09.10

Please find attached letter

IMPORTANT DATES FOR KS 4 STUDENTS

Last modified 10.09.10

Important dates for KS4 Students

Year 11 Breakthrough Evening.
Wednesday 15th September 2010 – 6.30pm

Year 10 Expectations Evening.
 Tuesday 21st September 2010 – 6.30pm

AS & A2 RESULTS STATEMENT

Last modified 24.08.10

We are extremely pleased that our A level students – so many of whom have given great service to the school – have achieved 100% pass rate for the third year in a row. Almost half of the grades achieved are at the highest levels and a quarter of the students gained all A & B grades...

GCSE Exam Result Statement

Last modified 24.08.10

We are delighted to announce that a further increase in the number of students gaining 5 or more A* - C grades including English and Maths has resulted in 67% of our students achieving this aspirational target...

Examination Results

Last modified 17.08.10

Examination Results

19th August - AS / A level

24th August - GCSE

Examination results can be collected from school

on the above dates

between  9.00am - 10.30am

PTFA Recruiting new members

Last modified 18.06.10

Please see attached PDF file

URGENT MESSAGE - Change of travel times for students travelling to Lourdes

Last modified 27.05.10

Further to information letters sent out to pilgrims travelling by coach and train last week stating that the return ferry from Calais to Dover on Saturday 5th June was 9.25am, I can confirm that all Birmingham coaches will now board the 8.35am ferry owing to earlier arrival at Calais Ville...

A guide to Cashless Catering at BGN School June 2010

Last modified 00.00.00

Please click on the attached document to find a guide the cashless catering systems that will be put in place at BGN school during June 2010.

Revised timetable Bicester bus route 1211

Last modified 06.05.10

Please be advised that the Bicester bus route 1211 will be leaving 10 minutes earlier in the mornings  This will take effect from Monday 10th May 2010.  A copy of the revised timetable will be sent home with the students on Friday 7th May. 

PRESS STATEMENT - SCHOOL TRANSPORT

Last modified 25.03.10

PRESS STATEMENT

Blessed George Napier School has faithfully served the local and wider communities of Banbury, Bicester and the villages since 1961 and has become a very successful and consequently heavily over-subscribed school...

School Transport

Last modified 24.03.10

24 March 2010

Dear Parents

We had a successful meeting with parents whose children use school transport on Monday evening and we agreed at the meeting that we needed to respond to the School Transport Policy Consultation Document en masse to make our voices of protest heard...

Pedestrian Crossing - Springfield Avenue

Last modified 24.03.10

The new pedestrian crossing in Springfield Avenue is now up and running, please encourage your child to use the crossing when arriving and leaving school.  Many thanks.

TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL - PLEASE READ

Last modified 17.03.10

16 March 2010

Dear Parent

Please take the time to read this letter as its contents may have an effect on your child’s education at BGN.

You may or may not have heard that Oxfordshire County Council are proposing to withdraw their subsidy towards the cost of transport to faith schools...

Year 7 Football BGN v Icknield Community College 5-0 win!

Last modified 29.01.10

A winning start to the football season for Year 7 with a 5-0 win over Icknield Community College in the first round of the Oxfordshire County Cup.

Captain Ryan Murphy led a fantastic squad performance with the opening goal coming from Bryan Tah sending BGN into a 1-0 lead at half time...

Funds raised for Haiti

Last modified 22.01.10

Year 10 raised £152 in their cake sale today towards the Haiti Appeal.  The rolling total at present is £298.  Well done BGN!

Sixth Form students bag packing for Cancer Research

Last modified 18.01.10

We are delighted with our Sixth Formers, who on 23rd December gave up their time and bag packed for Mrs Matthews for Cancer Research, the letter below is her acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment of our pupils...

Year 7 Fundraising for Haiti Appeal

Last modified 21.01.10

Year 7 students will be fund raising for the Haiti Appeal, saving money individually by giving up something that they enjoy.  All money will be collected in on Thursday.

BGN School raising money for Educaid

Last modified 18.01.10

Changing Lives

Our Charity for Christmas was Educaid, supporting an ex pupil of BGN and her work with the poor and needy in Sierra Leone.  Miriam came to the school and gave a moving assembly to the pupils on her work in Sierra Leone...

Results of Behaviour Survey

Last modified 11.01.10

On behalf of the school I would like to thank all parents who took the time to complete and return the Behaviour Survey at the end of last term.  We received many interesting and helpful comments which will help us to rewrite and improve our Behaviour Policy...

BGN staff clearing school

Last modified 08.01.10

Dedicated BGN staff clearing pathways so BGN can open

Springfield Avenue will be locked from 8.40am

Last modified 04.01.10

In an effort to improve attendance and punctuality the Springfield Avenue gate will be locked at 8.40am each morning, after this time pupils will have to use the Addision Road entrance.  ALL students arriving late should sign in at Miss Robert's office...

News Letters

Last modified 01.12.09

Latest school news letter added see "Stay in Touch" tab

The latest newsletter has been added see "Stay in Touch" tab for a complete list of newsletters