How to get involved:

1⃣ Pick a book you’ve enjoyed recently (it could even be your Read to Succeed book).

2⃣ Write a short review sharing what you loved about it.

3⃣ Draw a character or scene from the story (drawing, painting, or digital artwork).

4⃣ Submit your entry online via My Blue Peter with a parent/guardian's BBC account!

Need help or have questions? Pop in and ask Miss Walsh in B112.

Get reading, get drawing, and get your badge!

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Recently we have had an engaging session from Aberystwyth Universty on how to choose university courses, a workshop form the University of Law exploring different legal careers and our Alumni joined us for a Universty vs Apprenticeship assembly, where the benefits and realities of each pathway were shared, with honest, unbiased feedback from our former students helping our students to learn from trusted sources of advice. The feedback for this was strong, with 98% of students saying they found the event useful in giving them a  new insight into the pros and cons of both pathways, and 93% saying it had helped them to think carefully about their next steps.

We have many more events planned throughout the year for Year 7 through to Year 13 and occasionally we will have optional sessions that students can sign up for if they have a particular career interest. These will be advertised by tutors in form time.

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Our Reading Ambassadors have been leading the way, exploring how literature reflects our school ethos and helps to build empathy, character and confidence. Take a look at the photos to see our pupils proudly displaying our Reading Values. 

What book is inspiring your child at home this week?

Proud to Succeed. 

Proud to Read. 

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After signing her FA professional registration contract on Monday, Gabriella was selected for the first team against Coventry, playing 30 minutes on her debut and being part of an incredible 9–0 victory! 

Making the step into first-team women’s football at just 16 is an amazing achievement and an exciting milestone in Gabriella’s football journey.

Well done, Gabriella! We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next! 

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Students visited the working construction site to see the different careers in action, meeting Project Managers, Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors. They also learnt about the wider professions in the sector, from commercial lawyers to the designers and architects. Finally they discussed the various pathways into construction careers and weighed up the pros and cons of apprenticeship and university routes.

One of the main aims of the visit was to encourage more students to consider a career in one of the biggest growth sectors in the region. Before the visit only 30% of students were considering a career in construction, but after the visit this had changed to 100%. Every student also said they had discovered there were far more jobs in construction than they had previously thought and agreed they had a much better understanding of the careers and routes into the profession.

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From the moment we arrived, all four pupils embraced the experience with enthusiasm, curiosity and a fantastic attitude.

One of the real highlights of the day was seeing Harrison, the only experienced angler in the group, take on a completely different role. Throughout the trip, he was a kind, supportive and incredibly helpful leader, regularly sharing his knowledge and helping the others without ever being asked.

One moment in particular really stood out. After Rehan landed a catch, Harrison called across the pool:

"Well done Rehan, that was an amazing catch, mate!"

It was brilliant to hear such genuine encouragement and excitement for someone else’s success. Harrison showed fantastic leadership and demonstrated just how much can be achieved when we support and celebrate one another.

The other three pupils took to fishing like a fish to water - excuse the pun! They embraced every part of the experience, from catching their first fish and helping their friends, to gathering around and cheering someone on when they had a bite. At other times, they were simply happy to sit quietly, enjoy the surroundings and take in the experience.

The photographs really capture just how much the day meant to them. For some, it was the excitement of catching their first ever fish; for others, it was the opportunity to learn something completely new, spend time outdoors and enjoy a different experience alongside their peers.

Days like this are about so much more than fishing. Experiences such as these create lasting memories while helping pupils develop confidence, patience, resilience, teamwork and consideration for others. They provide opportunities for pupils to challenge themselves, learn from one another and discover new interests in an environment outside the classroom.

And, of course, there was one particularly important achievement to celebrate...

Everyone caught lots of fish!

It is clear that the trip made a lasting impression, with Harrison and Archie already organising a return visit for this weekend!

When you see Archie, Joseph, Harrison or Rehan around school, please take a moment to congratulate them. They are extremely proud of what they achieved - and rightly so.

A huge well done to all four pupils, who were a real credit to themselves and to the school.

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This week marked the opening fixtures for our girls’ netball teams, with all three-year groups travelling to Smestow for their first Matrix Academy Trust fixtures...and what an opening week it was...

Our Year 7s got us off to a fantastic start with a 13–0 win. For all of the girls, this was their first opportunity to represent Barr Beacon in a competitive netball fixture, and they did themselves and our school proud. The Year 8s continued the strong start with an impressive 19–2 win. The girls worked brilliantly together across the court, showing excellent communication and teamwork in both attack and defence. Finally, our Year 9s rounded off the week with a fantastic 33–2 win. The girls played with confidence, moved the ball well and worked hard for one another from the first whistle to the last. 

It was fantastic to see so many of our girls representing Barr Beacon and enjoying competitive netball. All three teams demonstrated excellent teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship, with the fixtures played in a really positive spirit between the two Matrix Trust schools. A huge well done to everyone who played and represented the school. Three wins from three is a brilliant way to launch our new Matrix Trust fixtures!

We’re looking forward to seeing our pupils continue to represent Barr Beacon with pride throughout the academic year. If you see any of the pupils below, please congratulate them on their participation and results. 

Year 7 Team: Sundri, Georgis , Rosalie , Simreet, Isabella , Alysha (pictured above in blue)

Year 8 Team: Anmol , Prabjot , Alice , Olivia , Leiyah , Avaani , Ivy , Alannah (pictured above in pink)

Year 9 Team: Demi , Francesca , Ruby , Lottie , Violet , Ayva , Angel , Felicity 

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A huge thank you to all of the parents and families who joined us. It was fantastic to come together as a school community, enjoy some delicious treats and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the morning such a success. Your support makes a real difference.

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