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Pamela Nikiteas, Head of PSHE
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 10 to Friday 16 May 2021. The theme this year is 'Nature'.
News
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Jarrod Taylor, Chaplain
We are delighted to have published our online charity Lockdown Cookbook in partnership with Holroyd Howe. The book features a range of delicious recipes created by pupils and staff, with all proceeds donated to Young Minds.
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Ros Nairne, Director of Communications and Admissions
Bede's is proud to have won the BSA Supporting International Boarders Award, which was presented at an online ceremony yesterday evening.
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Laure Finat-Duclos, Head of Chemistry
The Chemistry department was delighted to host our first ‘Dr Joolz Durkin Chemistry Symposium’ on Tuesday 27 April.
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Alan Wells, Director of Cricket
Congratulations to Joe Sarro (Camberlot, 2020), who has been added to Sussex CCC's men's squad on a month-long rookie contract.
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Ros Nairne, Director of Communications and Admissions
Bede's is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) Supporting International Boarders Award.
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Laure Finat-Duclos, Head of Chemistry
We were delighted to welcome Dr Glenn Hurst from the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York for an inspiring online talk.
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Katy McKeogh, Equestrian Team Manager
Many congratulations to our Equestrian team for a brilliant performance at the Petley Wood NSEA Eventers Challenge. They are through to the National Finals!
![Bede's pupils to compete alongside coach in The Hundred]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617968612/bedesorg/gobw3evbt1uwfvlle9kp/SarahTaylorFreyaKempAliceCapsey_TheHundred_April2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617968612/bedesorg/gobw3evbt1uwfvlle9kp/SarahTaylorFreyaKempAliceCapsey_TheHundred_April2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617968612/bedesorg/gobw3evbt1uwfvlle9kp/SarahTaylorFreyaKempAliceCapsey_TheHundred_April2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617968612/bedesorg/gobw3evbt1uwfvlle9kp/SarahTaylorFreyaKempAliceCapsey_TheHundred_April2021.jpg","width":1000}])
Alan Wells, Director of Cricket
Former England wicketkeeper and Bede’s Sports Development and Life Skills coach, Sarah Taylor has announced her return to professional cricket in The Hundred competition which launches later this summer. She will be joined by Bede's pupils Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp.
![Alumni: Ali Orr Signs First Professional Cricket Contract]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617785442/bedesorg/xmkqjl7ok6dtvhqdmtk0/AliOrrimagecourtesyofSussexCricket.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617785442/bedesorg/xmkqjl7ok6dtvhqdmtk0/AliOrrimagecourtesyofSussexCricket.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617785442/bedesorg/xmkqjl7ok6dtvhqdmtk0/AliOrrimagecourtesyofSussexCricket.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617785442/bedesorg/xmkqjl7ok6dtvhqdmtk0/AliOrrimagecourtesyofSussexCricket.jpg","width":1000}])
Alan Wells, Director of Cricket
Many congratulations to former Bede's Senior School pupil, Ali Orr, for signing his first professional contract with Sussex CCC on his birthday!
