Sierra Bernia Goes To Sierra Bernia!

Mr Allan, Sierra Bernia School's Director, believes that every pupil should have the opportunity to visit the range of mountains the school takes its name from.

So, with this in mind, an intrepid group of Upper Secondary explorers took to the mountains on Wednesday 15th, to climb and explore the Sierra Bernia range.

Once again, this was a real team-building exercise and it was great to see how the group worked together to make sure everyone succeeded and enjoyed the day.

After thoroughly exploring the old fort near the top of the range the group climbed still higher until it was time to turn around and head back down.

A tired but elated group arrived back at school just after lunch. The day was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

School's Back From Summer!

It's September 8th and Sierra Bernia School is back!

With many new students joining us this term we wanted to welcome everyone back with some fun "get to know you" activities.

And what better way than to enlist the help of Jimbo from the Broadway Theatre Group to teach the upper school some circus skills!

Great fun was had by all as they tried their hands at juggling, balloon sculpture, and the amazing micro cycle!

Many thanks to Jimbo for a wonderful session and well done to all the pupils who took part with such enthusiasm.

Year 1 Assembly - The Three Little Pigs

On Carnaval day Mrs Vaughan and Year 1 gave us a wonderful assembly telling the story of the Three Little Pigs.

The children really loved this story and acted it out with great energy and enthusiasm.

The assembly was thoroughly enjoyed by the other pupils, the staff, and the many parents who came in to support the children.

Save The Children Charity Event

Each year the school supports many charities, both local and international. One of our big annual events is the sponsored walk and run for Save The Children.

During the last week of November both Junior and Senior school took time out from their busy shedules to raise money for this worthwhile cause. These were great days and helps our pupils to realise that there are many in the world far less fortunate than they are.

From the top - Mrs Vaughn and Mrs Luckhurst organising the walkers. Middle - we can run this no problem. Bottom - how much further!

And just to prove they did it too - the Upper after completing their run!


Congratulations to everyone who took part and did their bit to help others.

Upper School Games at The Club Personal Fitness

To get the new school year games lessons off to an exciting start the pupils of Yrs 7, 8, & 9 were taken to The Club Personal Fitness, a private fitness facility situated a few minutes from the school.

Here they were put through their paces by Lynn Cowley, owner of the centre, who showed them how to use the gym equipment safely. She then took the pupils through a short program that taught them the main components of fitness - strength, stamina, and flexibility.

The final part of the session was a coached swimming session with Mrs Letchford in the centre's pool.

The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all pupils and we will look forward to repeating this at various intervals throughout the year.

Back To School!

Today was the moment the summer ended for the pupils of Sierra Bernia School and a new term began!

Everyone seemed pleased to be back and start the serious business of work all over again! Several new pupils have joined the school for the start of this term and we all welcome them to the school.

Along side regular lessons this year we have a full programme of extra curricula activities. If you're feeling musical there are guitar and recorder classes; dance classes for the more energetic; along with table tennis and chess!

A parents newsletter will be out in the next week with news of all our programmes and activities.

School Prize Day - Thursday 25th June 2009

One of the most looked forward to events in the Sierra Bernia School timetable is the annual Prize Day. This year we were able to celebrate the achievements of so many pupils with awards being presented by the mayor of Alfas, the director of education, and Mr Duncan Allan, owner of the school.

It is sometimes easy to forget all the hard work from pupils and staff in the hussle and bussle of daily school life. The Prize Day gives us a special time to step back and really recognise just what has been achieved throughout the year, and congratulations go to eveyone who received a certificate or award this year.

This year's event was especially marked by some great "performances" from each of the junior school classes. This was appreciated and enjoyed by all parents present.

This was a very happy day and a real celelebration of the very best of Sierra Bernia.

Annual Swimming Gala - 19th June 2009

On a Friday 19th June pupils from Year 3 through to Year 11 gathered at the open air pool at the Polisportivo in Alfas Del Pi for our annual swimming gala. The event was taken very seriously by all competitors as they swam to raise points for their respective teams.

Once again the Blue Team triumphed, ably captained by Yr 9 pupil German Voss.

After the main events were over the pupils were able to enjoy some relaxing general swimming under the supervision of the Polisportivo staff.

This was a great day for all concerned and the behaviour of the pupils throughout was outstanding, bringing comments of commendation from the centre.

A massive well done to our champions in the Blue Team and all who took part in the gala.

School Sports Day - 28th May 2009

The Junior School Sports Day was held on Thursday 28th May on the school playground. On a beautiful day parents gathered to watch their children compete in a variety of exciting sporting events.

The pupils were divided into four teams with everybody winning points for their team in each event they competed in.

It was a very close run competition, but at the end the Blue Team, captained by Year 5 pupil Simon Munoz, triumphed!

At the end of the afternoon all the competitors gathered in the school hall for the prize giving ceremony.

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