Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Sunday 18th October

Following a day of tiring matches, 32 of our finest boarders adjourned to the ‘All Hallows’ cinema. Mr Hannah had cunningly turned the theatre into a cinema courtesy of a projector, lap top, speakers, cello tape and one very large white sheet. Pop corn and chocolate flowed as we enjoyed our night at the movies.

Sunday morning arrived all too quickly for some as the boarding house slowly moved into action. A fine breakfast of pancakes set us up for morning activities. The remote control cars had an airing, hockey was played on the astro and the Nintendo was well used on the big screen in St Bede’s. Tennis and Mario Carts being particular favourites as the on looking crowd cheered and shouted.

In the afternoon our intrepid pupils and the brave duty staff of Mr Ellery, Mr Dowbekin and Mrs Nathan travelled to Burrington Coombe for caving, archery and search and rescue. Fortunately those doing search and rescue didn’t need to go the caves to help those down under the Mendips. One of the highlights for the pupils was being able to strap the Gaps and teachers to a stretcher and hang them up side down. Despite their pleas thankfully they were not allowed to use them for targets during the archery!

Sunday evening was spent at Mass, followed by hot chocolate and tuck in front of a rip roaring fire in a very cosy St Bede’s. Thank you to all who boarded this weekend for making it a very enjoyable duty for Mr Callow and Miss Blakely.









Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Art Attack Sunday!

The boarders enjoyed a very 'crafty' afternoon on Art Attack day. They all had the opportunity to make a money box out of clay - some of which were very inventive indeed. They also enjoyed a range of art activities including water colour, paper modelling and painting. Alex Makepeace made a fabulous mobile for his dormitory which had photos of all the 'inmates' from said dorm!!! A great time was had by all.











Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Shopping at Clarke's Village

This weekend, October 11th, the Boarders descended on Clarkes village for a shopping spree. Once sugar levels were topped up at the Cadbury's shop it was time to hit the rest of the stores. The children had a wonderful time and really appreciated the freedom to be able to roam.

However far too little tuck was brought back to school for the staff's liking.