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Bishop Gore School
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Bishop Gore Estyn Report 2023
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Congratulations to Harvey in Year 8 who has signed with @swansofficial @swans_academy following a successful trial. We are beyond excited for Harvey and wish him the best of luck as he starts this new stage of his journey. #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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The school is still buzzing from the Grand Slam win on the weekend, and in that spirit we thought we'd share this photo of the great Alun-Wyn Jones when he was a pupil here. "Great oaks from little acorns grow"
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Bishop Gore School
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Remembering former pupil Dylan Thomas who died on this day in 1953.
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Bishop Gore School
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A massive congratulations to former pupil, the mighty @AlunWynJones today on his record breaking 149th test appearance. His passion, dedication, hard work and leadership are an inspiration to all. #ProudSchool
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Leaving us after 30 years is the inimitable Dr. Norris. Geography Teacher, Assistant Head, health & safety guru, FoBG, crafts supremo... Dr. Norris has worn many hats, has many talents & has worked tirelessly for the school throughout. We will miss her. Happy retirement!
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Bishop Gore School
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We would like to clarify that the information reported in the press today (23.9.20) regarding COVID19 at Bishop Gore school is INCORRECT. We would like to reiterate that currently we have NO cases of COVID19 at the school and the school is open as normal to all pupils and staff
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Do not go gentle into that good night- and he didn’t....Alun Wyn Jones - monumental effort against South Africa in RWC. A once in a generation player. # Proud school.
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Great news from @GowerCollegeSwa ! Former pupil Esma has been offered a place to read Education, Psychology & Learning in @downingcollege #Cambridge Well done, Esma! #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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Proud school. Senior xv champions - beating Gower college 24- 8. Well done to squad and RDO super coach Liam Evans.
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Goodnight from the cast, crew and staff of Beauty & The Beast. We think that was one for the history books
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Bishop Gore School
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Y7 Swansea schools rugby knockout shield champions 2017-18: Bishop Gore. Proud school- very close in the end 22-17. Go team BG. Thanks to parents and staff for help/ support today. Much appreciated.
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Bishop Gore School
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Happy 70th birthday to Mr. Ivor Morgan. Not only was Ivor our caretaker for many, many years, he also coached our football teams to great success. Penblwydd hapus!🎂
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Bishop Gore School
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What an enormous pleasure it was to have Nick Grimshaw, Fiona Hanlon and Will Foster from @R1Breakfast talk us about careers in radio. #Radio1Academy
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Bishop Gore School
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Harry from TC11 has only gone and got into the Special Olympic Development Team....Harry’s hard work has paid off #tennischamp #ProudSchool
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'Following the Welsh Government announcement today regarding schools reopening from 29th June 2020, we will be in contact when we are able to provide further information. Thank you for your support.'
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Happy birthday to us! 337 years old today. And we don't look a day over 66! 🎂🎉🎊🍰
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to @AlunWynJones on being named #WorldsBestRugbyPlayer by @Rugbyworldmag It's been quite the year for our former pupil and we're incredibly proud of the player and the role model he's become. Well done!
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Bishop Gore School
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Former student Jack Edwards has attained a 2:1 (Hons) degree in Maths. Congratulations!
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6 years
Over £1,200 raised so far... Well done everyone.
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Bishop Gore School
4 years
After a energetic day of fundraising, we are happy to say that we raised a total f £945 for Pudsey and his friends! @BBCCiN #ChildrenInNeed2019
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Bishop Gore School
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What a fantastic first night... Beauty and the Beast..a fantastic show..full house.. and congratulations to all involved.. 2 more to go ..can't wait. Catch it if you can.
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Bishop Gore School
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Happy 339th birthday to us! 🥳🎂
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Bishop Gore School
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Y7 Rugby result: amazing start to Rugby journey at Bishop Gore with a great 19-0 away win at Gowerton. Fantastic!
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Bishop Gore School
6 years
Excited to see the new minibus ready for September. Thank you to the past and present members of the PTA, FPTA and now the Friends of Bishop Gore for fundraising to buy this beauty. Can't wait to get her on the road.
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
4 years
To confirm-Thur 3rd September term starts for Yr7, 12 & 13. Fri 4th Yr 11 join 7,12,& 13. Mon 7th only pupils in Yr7, 11, 12 &13 attend. Tue 8th Yr 10 join 7, 11, 12 & 13. Wed 9th Yr 9 join 7, 10, 11, 12 &13. Thur 10th Yr 8 join 7, 9, 10,11, 12 & 13. Fri 11th all must attend.
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Bishop Gore School
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End of week 1 of lock down and the school has now become a child care hub. Staff are channeling their inner creativity and keeping children of key workers entertained. Additional key information for parents and pupils will be posted as it becomes available. Please stay safe.
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to Aneira King who has been given an unconditional offer to study Theology at Newnham College, Cambridge.
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Bishop Gore School
5 years
What a wonderful evening we had at our welcome concert. Thank you to everyone who came and supported our talented pupils, we hope you had as good a time as we did.
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Bishop Gore School
3 years
The tree has gone up in reception and has been decorated, which means the countdown to Christmas has officially begun in Bishop Gore!🎄
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to our sixth form pupils who received some fantastic results today - we are very proud of you all.
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
4 years
Don't these crêpes that Alex in Y7 made as part of his French assignment just make your mouth water? His chosen theme was "j'adore le crepes car c'est delicieux". Tres bien, Alex. 🧑‍🍳🇫🇷
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to Summer who has been selected as a finalist in the @songacademyUK Young Songwriter 2020 competition. Well done, Summer! We're all very proud of you. #ProudSchool #YoungSongwriter2020
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Bishop Gore School
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A massive thank you @poblgroup & their liason Mrs. Lesley Davies for the amazing donation of furniture and office/computer equipment. A contribution like this makes such a large and positive impact on our learning environment. Diolch. :)
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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So we bring this 336 year trip down memory lane to a close with our most recent event of historical note - the appointment of the school’s first female headteacher, Mrs Helen Burgum, in 2017. The first, but definitely not the last over the next 300 years. Happy founders day!
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to AWJ on becoming Wales most capped rugby player- and for making the most tackles in the game! Also huge congratulations to all the Welsh team for an amazing win against Australia in the RWC.
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Bishop Gore School
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New tarmac pitches marked and ready to go-basketball/ netball/ 5 a side football- awesome!
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Bishop Gore School
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Mixed emotions as we officially bid goodbye to Year 11. All the best for the future, we’re very proud to have been part of your journey.
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Bishop Gore School
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Our singing club had great fun performing for festive travellers in @Cardiff_Airport on monday. It was lovely to hear so many wonderful comments from passengers about our pupils. :)
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Looking forward to an exciting new term ahead. Term starts for all pupils, old and new, on Wednesday 4th Sept at 8.40. Remember the new school day begins with registration at 8.40 and finishes at 3pm. Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Bishop Gore School
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We are pleased to announce that Bishop Gore has once again been categorised as 'Green' in the National Schools categorisation system. #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
3 years
Good luck to ex-pupil James Jones who will be representing #TeamGB in the BMX Freestyle event this weekend. To say we’re proud is an understatement. Best of luck, James! All of us at Bishop Gore are rooting for you! #olympics #tokyo2020
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Bishop Gore School
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Well done to the cast of Comedy of Errors. A magical and hilarious performance! #shakespeareschoolsfestival
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Bishop Gore School
4 years
Urdd 3v3 Basketball up date: B squad losing quarter finalists - great effort. A squad ....Urdd South Wales champions. Amazing golden goal final with Y8 Panos sealing the game with a 2 pointer outside the circle. Yabadabadoo!
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Public Health Wales update. As we continue to follow UK, Welsh Government and Public Health Wales advice, the Council has advised us that all schools in Swansea are open as normal on Monday. Further information to follow.
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Bon voyage, sir.x
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Bishop Gore School
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Hoping everyone is staying safe. Here is a reminder of school at springtime! Information and updates posted regularly on the website and under 'pupil work'. Wishing you all a healthy week ahead.
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Bishop Gore School
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New tarmac pitches marked and ready to go- basketball, netball and 5 a side football - awesome!
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Bishop Gore School
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Message from Mrs Burgum, Headteacher We have had an excellent first week and have been excited to welcome our new year 7 pupils, along with year 11, 12 and 13. We are very pleased to say that our pupils have settled in well. Now we will look forward to Yr 10, 9 & 8 next week.
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Bishop Gore School
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Year 9 had a treat today when Aldo Kalulu and Marc Guehi from @SwansOfficial came in to talk to them about the importance of the French language in the global community and about their careers. Merci!
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Bishop Gore School
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Swansea AFC U13 beat Norwich U13 2-0 in the semi final of the National Cup and our very own Harvey scored one of the goals! Swansea now play Chelsea in the final. Well done, Harvey!
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Bishop Gore School will close to all pupils at 3pm on Friday 20th March. Updated information regarding the schools status will be posted on twitter and the school website. Parents/Carers will receive a letter shortly.
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Bishop Gore School
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Massive congratulations to Harvey who scored a hat trick for Swansea Schools FA U12s in their 6-1 victory over Ysgolion Gwynedd Schools, a result which saw the team become Wales Schools FA champions 2020/21. Well done Harvey!⚽️🏆🥇 #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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Resources and learning activities for pupils who are unable to attend school
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Bishop Gore School
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New posts installed onto new full sized - open air basketball court. Impressive.
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Bishop Gore School
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The Sixth Form team would like to congratulate Alice who successfully held her own in a Philosophical debate with an Oxford Don and gained a place on the prestigious 'PPE summer school' at Balliol College, Oxford.
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Bishop Gore School
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We are all saddened to hear of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal family at this time.
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Bishop Gore School
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SCHOOL OF ROCK.. get your refreshments here .. staff in detention...ready to serve you. Limited tickets for final night. Ring 411400.
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Bishop Gore School
5 years
Today the school remembers former pupil Katherine Wolf who lost her life in the attack on the World Trade Centre 18 years ago.
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to our Parent Governor @rocdaboss76 , who has become the Child's Commissioner for Wales - what an amazing achievement!
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Bishop Gore School
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Great news from @GowerCollegeSwa , former pupil Abby has been accepted to @ArdenSchool to study Musical Theatre! Well done, Abby!
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Bishop Gore School
7 years
A strong community
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Bishop Gore School
4 years
A-levels and GCSEs: Predicted results to be used for Welsh exam grades - BBC News
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
4 years
After a very welcome sunny weekend we continue preparations for reopening on 29th June. Please ensure you all follow the twitter feed, YouTube channel and keep an eye on emails for updated information to help you work towards the return to "check in, catch up and prepare".
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Bishop Gore School
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It's Christmas! What a great first half to our Candlelight Christmas Concert #TalentedPupils
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Bishop Gore School
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Thank you to pupils, parents/carers and staff who have supported along with other Swansea schools the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe. Our non-uniform day raised £1207.00. Thanks to all for their support.
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to Tess and Sam who passed their grade 2 violin examinations. #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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Flash mob..high school musical..wows quadrant.Can't wait for performances @bishopgore .
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Bishop Gore School
4 years
A huge thank you to the very talented Miss Clarke for creating a new multilingual Signpost for our reception. Now can welcome pupils and visitors in the many languages spoken at BG! The steel was donated by Miss Clarke's father. It was part of the action research in EAL needs.
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Bishop Gore School
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Here it is - our 2016 Leavers Video - enjoy! via @YouTube
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to @AlunWynJones who received his OBE for services to Rugby from @KensingtonRoyal yesterday. An amazing achievement. #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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Sports day 2019: Y10 pupil, who has never entered before, broke the shot putt record/won the javelin. He was then seen giving his medals to some excited junior pupils. Former pupil - AWJ - said this year that competitive sport is about learning how to lose and win with dignity.
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Joio 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏉
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Bishop Gore School
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Hoping everyone is safe and well and wishing you all a Happy, if unusual, Easter. Pasg Hapus.
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Bishop Gore School
4 years
Category codes published today, we are pleased to announce that we have once again been categorised as a Green. Congratulations to the whole school community on this achievement.
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Bishop Gore School
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2 Bishop Gore pupils brave the heavy rain to welcome the baton at 7.00am this morning!
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Bishop Gore School
4 years
Happy New Year from all at Bishop Gore - have an amazing 2020!
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Bishop Gore School
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Tom Alderman of Bishop Gore school receiving his A level results with Headteacher Mrs Helen Burgum. Tom achieved an A* in Chemistry, Maths, Physics and The Welsh Baccalaureate. Tom went to Oystermouth Primary and is going to read Chemistry at Durham University.
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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The final voters have left our booths. Now it's time for the count. Who will come out on top in our mock election? #ElectionDay2019
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Bishop Gore School
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Plenty of smiles from Y7 today! Well, it is lunchtime 🥪
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
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Combined voices - Sing! A very full hall with an appreciative audience
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
4 years
After a scorching May Half term-back to the new normal with the start of the second half of the summer half term. Hoping every one is still safe and well and keeping track of notices on Twitter, the web site and email. Exciting new communication development to be announced soon.
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to our newly elected Pupil Governing Body, who were presented with their badges and welcomed into their new roles by Mrs. Burgum this morning. Our chair will be Ben, our vice-chair will be Ruby, and they will be working alongside Elliot and Jess. Well done all.
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Bishop Gore School
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A brilliant turn out for our Open Evening. Thank you to everyone who came, we hope you enjoyed exploring and learning about our school.
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Welcome back to the Virtual Summer Term 2020. Hoping everyone remains safe and healthy. Currently the school remains an Emergency Child Care center for Key workers. Updates will be posted regularly on twitter and the web site.
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Bishop Gore School
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Don’t forget that tomorrow and Wednesday are planning days. Pupils returning to school on Thursday January 6th. This week is Week 2.
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@bishopgore
Bishop Gore School
4 years
Today we remember those who lost their lives in conflict. We will never forget their sacrifice. #ArmisticeDay #BishopGoreRemembers
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Bishop Gore School
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Year 12 drama pupil Callwyn makes his movie debut in the rugby biopic, Jungle Cry. To say that we are proud is a massive understatement!
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Bishop Gore School
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Everyone was dressed to impress at the prom yesterday evening. We had such a lovely time saying goodbye to the Class of 2019. More photos will be available on the school website soon.
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Well done to Ellie in Year 12 who came 5th in the Mallorca long course weekend triathlon. The event involved a 1.9k swim (First female), 89km cycle and half marathon. 🏊‍♀️🚵‍♀️🏃‍♀️ #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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Year 9 finished off their Futures Week with a fantastic recyclable fashion show. We think there's a few future Stella McCartneys in our midst.
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to Summer in Year 8. She achieved a Distinction in ‘Grade 8 Musical Theatre in Production’, which is fantastic. Well done, Summer. #ProudSchool
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Bishop Gore School
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It's the start of the final High School Musical performance. So proud of these wonderful pupils.
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Bishop Gore School
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Boys from Years 7-13 took part in a vocal workshop yesterday with none other than @onlymenaloud ! The boys demonstrated excellent team work, focus and of course sang beautifully. Da Iawn!
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to Year 7 pupil, Francesca on her British Gymnastics Gold Medal. We are incredibly proud of her achievement. Well done Francesca.
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to Alice, Heather and Ruby in Year 11 and Maisie, Erin and Josie in Year 9, for getting through the county trials and making the County Development Team and the County Netball Team.
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Bishop Gore School
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Congratulations to ex-pupil @AlunWynJones on an awesome performance as part of the @lionsofficial team #proudschool 🏈
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Bishop Gore School
5 years
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Treharne for the donation of three new picnic tables. They have already proved popular amongst our pupils and are pictured here with Mrs Treharne's Daughters, Georgie & Summer, and their friend Hannah.
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