The Role of the School in

the Transmission of Faith

About the conference

Join us for the latest Thornycroft Conference addressing the role of the school in transmitting the faith to the pupils. A panel of teachers, parents and pupils will offer their experience and perspective on this important area of education. Following the presentations, there will be a debate with an opportunity to ask the panel questions.

Date: 10th November 2022
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Venue: St Bede’s College, Alexandra Road Manchester M16 8HX
Creche facilities will be available.

Event Speakers

Mrs Maria Kemp

Mrs Maria Kemp

Headteacher of St Bede’s College

Fr Robert Dykes

Fr Robert Dykes

Chaplain to Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

Dr Andy Taylor

Dr Andy Taylor

Teacher at Laurus Ryecroft High School

Dr Pedro Ballester

Dr Pedro Ballester

Moderator

Mrs Xiang Chen

Mrs Xiang Chen

Parent at St James’ Catholic High School

Mr John Tierney

Mr John Tierney

Head boy at St Bede’s College

Mr Qiyi Chen

Mr Qiyi Chen

Head boy at St James’ Catholic High School

Past Conferences

About Cliff Farrand

I am founder of a web development company called Webformity. I work with lots of commercial clients and specialise in developing school websites. A former lecturer in Information technology and more recently Head of global web services for Promethean. I enjoy walking and recently undertook the hobby of photography. I am married to Yvonne and have a daughter called Natasha.

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