This Pride Month, Charter Bermondsey has embodied the “Rise up: Pride in Protest!” theme, fostering empathy, allyship, and a deep sense of belonging for all.
In English, students analysed Stonewall Riot accounts and wrote from a 1960s journalist’s perspective, while Spanish and French classes learned the language of protest. Religious Studies explored diverse scriptural interpretations on LGBTQ+ issues and the evolving attitudes of religious communities. History delved into Alan Turing’s World War II contributions and the historical control over sexuality in the Middle Ages.
Beyond the classroom, our computing students took part in a competition to redesign the school logo for Pride. Weibeau’s winning entry captures this wonderfully!
Fostering allyship has been a focus this month with both staff and students connecting with Mosaic, a local LGBTQ+ charity. Klara from Mosaic led an inspiring assembly and continues to engage directly with pupils through weekly visits.
Charter Bermondsey is proud to champion an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, understood, and empowered.
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The Charter School Bermondsey has soared in the recently published Fairer School Index, ranking among the top 6% of over 3,000 schools nationally.
The results, revealed exclusively by the Mirror, show the schools beating the odds to make the most significant positive impact on pupils. This groundbreaking index, devised by Prof George Leckie of the University of Bristol, goes beyond traditional league tables by considering socio-economic factors, including the number of pupils receiving free school meals.
“Schools that beat the odds stacked against their pupils should be recognised as being high performing.” Henri Murison, CEO Northern Powerhouse Partnership
The Charter School Bermondsey delivers strong academic results, with recent Progress 8 scores of +0.08 and +0.29 exceeding national averages. The Fairer Schools’ Index shows just how impressive these outcomes are.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. We are committed to allowing every student to succeed, regardless of background.” Principal, Marcus Huntley
“We are thrilled to see our school recognised for its outstanding work. This achievement reinforces our belief in the transformative power of education in creating better futures for all students.” CEO of The Charter Schools’ Educational Trust, Cassie Buchanan
The Charter School Bermondsey’s success demonstrates that dedication, hard work, and a focus on equity can overcome challenges and build better futures for young people.
The school is a member of The Charter Schools Educational Trust; home to nine Good and Outstanding schools including The Charter School North Dulwich, The Charter School East Dulwich & Charles Dickens Primary School.
Charter Bermondsey School is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the announcement of its participation in the prestigious Andrew Lloyd Webber Music in Secondary Schools’ Trust (MiSST) programme and a generous sponsorship from property developer Greystar, who are delivering the neighbouring Bermondsey Project development.
Starting in September 2024, every Year 7 student at Charter Bermondsey will receive their own instrument and embark on a three-year musical journey as part of the MiSST curriculum. This rigorous programme, renowned for producing exceptional musicians, will equip students with the skills and confidence to excel in music GCSE, A-Level, and beyond.
To complement the MiSST curriculum, Greystar’s generous donation will fund additional one-to-one and small-group instrument lessons, providing even more students with the opportunity to develop their musical talents.
“We are thrilled to be joining the MiSST program and to have the support of Greystar,” said Marcus Huntley. “This is a transformative moment for our school. Music has the power to inspire, unite, and enrich lives, and we are excited to see the positive impact this initiative will have on our students.”
Greystar’s investment in Charter Bermondsey underscores its commitment to the local community.
“We believe in the power of music to transform lives,” said Bronwyn Jones, Greystar Development Director. “We are proud to support Charter Bermondsey and look forward to hearing the beautiful music created by these talented young people.”
The music lessons will commence in September 2024.
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