THE MIZENS SPEAK OF PEACE AND HOPE AT BISHOP …

1 The SPRING 2018. CELEBRATING THE WORK OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ACROSS THE. DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK. The Spirit of World class Virgo Fidelis pupils Christmas schools in New raise money for Pg 2 Malden Charities Pg 3 Pg 3. THE MIZENS SPEAK OF PEACE AND HOPE AT. BISHOP CHALLONER SCHOOL. On Friday 17th November, Margaret never have been able to take up this and Barry Mizen visited BISHOP work which has inspired and helped Challoner School in Shortlands to so many. What became clear during SPEAK to senior pupils about Jimmy their talk was their unshakable faith and the charity founded in his name, and trust in God. Indeed, Margaret the Jimmy Mizen Foundation. explained that it was her faith that gave her the strength to deal with Jimmy was a schoolboy from what had happened; identifying with Lewisham who, on the day after his Mary the Mother of Jesus as she sixteenth birthday in May 2008, was had also suffered the pain of losing killed in a senseless act of violence her Son Jesus when he died on the in a bakery.

2 The MIZENS are very Cross. Margaret spoke about Mary's ordinary parents, who love their powerful intercession before God family dearly. What makes them so and encouraged us to never lose extraordinary is their compassionate hope and to cling to God in times response to a terrible act of violence. of trial. Since Jimmy's untimely death, Barry Paula Anderson, Head, commented: and Margaret have worked tirelessly We were delighted to welcome Barry visiting schools and parishes and Margaret to BISHOP Challoner nationally to bring a message of to share their story and to deliver a PEACE and hope to young people, clear message of forgiveness and encouraging them to work together the importance of having faith in to make their communities safer. God. An inspirational family! . The MIZENS spoke about needing to Margaret Mizen said We were forgive in order to move on with their pleased to SPEAK to senior pupils lives and come to terms with what at BISHOP Challoner about Jimmy The School is proud to be supporting the Charity had happened.

3 They explained to and the charity in his name. They through various fundraising activities, including a Challoner pupils that if they had held listened thoughtfully and engaged Christmas Carol Concert, to reflect and remember onto anger and hatred it would have well with questions afterwards. Jimmy Mizen. eaten away at them and they would Does your school have news to share? To feature in the Summer term editon of The Crier, email your articles and photos to before 12pm on Friday 25th May 2018. Articles must be no longer than 300 words. The Crier Spring 2018 Page 2. VIRGO FIDELIS REACHES NEW HEIGHTS TO REWARD PUPILS. On Monday, 20th November, 120 commented how polite the girls students from Virgo Fidelis Convent were. Senior School were chosen to take part in the Into Film Festival' which Armed with popcorn, we took is the world's largest free film and our seats and awaited the film- education event for young people.

4 Hidden Figures' (Based on a true It chooses inspiring and thought- story, the film promotes women in provoking films to be shown to STEM activities and as positive role students all across the UK. models) I loved the girls reactions it made us laugh, cry and be The staff of Virgo Fidelis selected angry' one pupil said. 120 students based upon positive attitude to learning, attendance, Another told me, It was really punctuality and respect for the inspiring! Those women showed Virgo Fidelis school community. the men what is possible when clever women get together!'. Tour Organiser, Miss Hume said 'It soon became apparent that we I didn't realise how many women were going to have a problem with were involved in getting a man into percentage of girls who are simply a pleasure to teach. choosing students- we simply have space!' Our staff work hard to provide a rich and supportive too many girls who are fantastic in community here at Virgo Fidelis and I am proud of our school.

5 I wish I had been able Headteacher Ms Lewis said We them all. We look forward to the festival next year to take more!' are so lucky to have such a large where we hope to be able to include even more pupils!'. Staff at Streatham Odeon THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS- WOOF WOOF! The Spirit of Christmas Woof Woof! All of the infant children came together to say thank you to Buddy' the Golden Retriever for another lovely year. He is Reception Class' pet at St. Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Ramsgate. They all met him on their first day of school back on 5th September and he became their friend and caring companion. He will always listen to their joys and sorrows without complaint. He helps them count, he plays in class with them and occasionally clears up any dropped food! He looks after the children who are sad. He hears the children read their books. He teaches all the children to respect and love God's Kingdom.

6 He teaches children who are afraid of dogs to love safe dogs and how to dispose of animal waste sensibly and safely. He is a happy face and waggy tail to greet the staff every morning. They also share him with the Nursery and Junior pupils. In return Buddy' is given lots of treats from the children and staff. He gets cuddles on demand. Children queue up to walk him. He is never short of a cuddly toy to play with and so many balls to chase and retrieve! He has his own Christmas sack full of goodies that the staff and children have given him as well as his own Christmas card display. Merry Christmas and Thank You Buddy'. The photograph : Buddy with all of Reception Class, Year 1 and Year 2 and Nursery Class, wearing Christmas jumpers. WORLD CLASS SCHOOLS IN NEW MALDEN The Holy Cross School and Richard moved beyond this judgement. Challoner School are delighted Following a rigorous application to have recently been awarded process, both schools demonstrated World Class Schools' accreditation, that they had improved student a coveted quality mark given to progress, aspiration and achievement secondary schools already judged to such an extent that their standards outstanding' by Ofsted who have rival those of the best schools The Crier Spring 2018 Page 3.

7 Nationally. As impressive University. ambassadors for their schools, Challoner students James Relf, Mr Maher confirmed: This award Malachy Walker, Liam Fox and is a wonderful affirmation of all that Igor Kwiecinski, and Holy Cross our students do and achieve as well students Sofia Rosales-King, as the hard work and dedication of Daniella Sweeney and Jessica all our staff. We are delighted to De Marco led their respective receive this recognition and I would applications which included video particularly like to thank James, footage around different school Malachy, Igor and Liam who led activities, presentations and on our application. They truly are reviews of exam results. World Class students!. Students involved in the application Mrs Lucas, Acting Headteacher at process, as well as Mr Sean Maher, The Holy Cross School commented: Head of Richard Challoner School We are delighted to be recognised and Mrs Dervla McConn-Finch, as a World Class School.

8 This is a Deputy Head of The Holy Cross reflection of our exceptional staff School, proudly received their and students. Congratulations to Awards on 7th December at the Sofia, Daniella and Jessica who WCSQM Awards Ceremony hosted were outstanding ambassadors for by Churchill College, Cambridge our school.'. VIRGO FIDELIS PUPILS RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES. The Year 8s at Virgo Fidelis took part in the First Give programme The girls were presented with their cheque for BEAT by the and prepared interactive presentations to be judged by the Mayor. All the Year 8s who took part said that they had learned Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Toni Letts OBE, Patsy Cummings- so much about things they could do to help, and all had raised Councillor of Croydon Council and Peter Spalding President of money for their chosen charities. Representatives of the charities The Rotary Club of Croydon who very kindly gave up their time.

9 Said that they had found out about and made links with the other local charities being supported by the girls and thanked The winning presentation was about BEAT a charity which the girls for their efforts. supports those with eating disorders. THANET SOUTH MP, CRAIG MACKINLAY, VISITED ST ETHELBERT'S. CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. The award of Governor Mark is a National award to show that The governors also had to submit a full proposal of three school governing bodies are outstanding' in their governorship areas where they had made a real difference to the school's of a school. There are 5 criteria areas to pass with a huge variety performance and efficiency. These were School Improvement, of evidence to be proved. Parental and Community Engagement and Pupil Well-Being and Safety. The Areas are: Organisation and Teamwork, Recruitment and Retention, Stra- The governors started collating the three files of evidence back tegic Governor Leadership, Strengths/Weaknesses, Self-Review in June 2015.

10 Innovation and Change, Support and Challenge. The Crier Spring 2018 Page 4. The evidence was all assessed and checked in October and then Craig Mackinlay said, I have visited this school several times the results were submitted to a panel to be benchmarked. A recently and have always found the staff and pupils very Governor Mark inspector interviewed the governors in October welcoming and engaging. There is a great atmosphere around and checked all the paperwork and evidence. the school and there always seems to be something special going on. Craig visited the school to present Mrs Claire Turner, The 12 members of the governing team are delighted that all Chair of School Governors, and the full governing body, the their hard work has been recognised and rewarded with the award of the National Governor Mark. Well done. prestigious National Governor Mark award. ST GREGORY'S SECURES. GOOD GRADES. St Gregory's Catholic school in and Mathematics were particularly Tunbridge Wells confirmed its good challenging given they were the first academic reputation in new figures of the newly reformed GCSEs and published by the Department we are proud of how our students - for Education.