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English Schools Swimming Competition

On Friday 30th September Barr Beacon travelled to Bromsgrove High School to compete in the English Schools Swimming competition.

At this event Barr Beacon would be up against eight private schools meaning that the standard of this competition was high.

Barr Beacon submitted 3 teams for the event, a Year 8 girls team, Year 10 boys team and a Year 10 girls team.

The Year 8 girls team came 4th in their events with a particular good leg from Hollie.

The Year 10 girls team which had Year 9 girls participating in it came 6th in their events. Ella who started the individual medley race finished her leg in 1st place.

The Year 10 boys team came 3rd overall. Henry in Year 8 stepped up to swim two years above himself and had put the team in a good position achieving 2nd place at the end of his leg.

Overall, this was an extremely good event for the Barr Beacon swim team, with a high level of competition present. All swimmers swam excellently and represented the school in a very positive manner.

General / Uncategorized - 10/04/2022
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Careers Fair 2022

Our annual Careers Fair is a chance for every pupil in the school to discover their career options ahead, whether that is higher level study at university, further study through a college, Sixth Form or a training provider, or entering the world of work through an apprenticeship. 

Pupils were able to meet a range of different visitors and ask them questions about their future pathways. From Year 7 taking their first steps with a quiz that allowed them to understand new options, such as what traineeship or T level is, all the way through to Year 13 speaking to universities and apprenticeship providers to help finalise their options, the fair was a chance for everyone to learn something new. 

Our pupils really impressed our visitors during the fair:

Megan from The University of Sheffield said “I was so impressed with how polite and knowledgeable the pupils were!”

Lorrette from HMRC said she was impressed with our pupil’s “positive attitude and inquisitive minds”.

Darren from The University of South Wales said: “It was a lovely atmosphere at your school and the Sixth Form Events Managers looked after us so well”.

Careers / General - 10/03/2022
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Adapting to Change

Written by Head Students Daniel P, Makara M and Dilraaj K.

Her Majesty the Queen served our country for 70 years. She has left a legacy as the longest serving British monarch and the longest reigning female monarch in world history. Queen Elizabeth became an international icon who worked alongside 15 British Prime Ministers. She was not only a mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family, but she was akin to a grandmother to our generation.

From being a mechanic during the Second World War to becoming Head of the Commonwealth, the Queen was nothing short of outstanding. She endured many hardships during her reign, yet continued to portray devotion and selflessness to the Commonwealth. On 8th September 2022, Her Majesty’s death touched the hearts of many people around the world.  During the period of mourning thousands of people, from home and overseas, paid their respects to Her Majesty and reflected on the remarkable work that she carried out during her reign.

Now, as we start a new era under the reign of King Charles III, we will all experience some level of change.  We will have new coins and notes, postage stamps will look different, the words to our national anthem will be amended slightly and, with the line of succession to the throne shifting, many of us will never know another queen in our lifetime.

As well as the country changing, many of us have been going through our own individual changes: Year 7 have made the transition from primary to secondary school; Year 11 have transitioned into Sixth Form; we have all moved on to the next stage of our journey at Barr Beacon School and there are new faces amongst the staff.

Change is a part of life which we all experience and embrace, making the most of new opportunities that will help us grow as a person and help us to adjust to new circumstances.  Some of us will take longer than others to adjust to change. Our advice to you all would be to look back at the past with fondness and to look forward to the future with excitement, as there are many great things to come. Although it is perfectly natural to feel anxious, it is always good to talk about your feelings and to seek advice from those you trust.

“It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” – Queen Elizabeth II.

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/coping-with-change.htm

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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2022/sep/19/queen-elizabeth-ii-state-funeral-westminster-abbey-updateshttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200930-why-embracing-change-is-the-key-to-a-good-life

SeniorTeam - 10/03/2022
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The Queen’s Lying in State

Her Majesty the Queen was with no doubt the mother of Britain. Her devotion, dedication and love throughout her 70-year reign were a constant. I never had the opportunity to meet the Queen in person. However, she was a woman I held close to my heart. Her Majesty kept us all connected and proud to be British. The passing away of Her Majesty has brought great sadness to the whole nation but also a sense of togetherness as we reflect on her great service to our country and indeed the Commonwealth.

As a way of honouring Her Majesty I, on behalf of Barr Beacon School, went to pay my respects to the late Queen lying in state. Despite the 14-hour queue and the cold evening, I can proudly say I am now a part of history. I will be able to say to generations to come that I was part of this Elizabethan era. This was an experience which I will forever hold close to my heart. The sense of community and togetherness throughout the 6-mile journey proved how the Queen had the capability to bring everyone together. This was an experience which I will never forget.

‘Thank you, Ma’am, for your endless service and selflessness to us all.’

Dilraaj

Deputy Head Boy

General - 09/21/2022
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Prospectus 2023/24

‘Our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.’

You can read our latest school prospectus for September 2023 intake on the below link.

Open Evening and Mornings information can be found HERE. If you have any questions regarding joining us at Barr Beacon School please email postbox@barrbeaconschool.co.uk and follow us on our social media platforms.

Prospectus 2023/2024 – Read More Here
Uncategorized - 09/13/2022
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Open Events 2022

We will be holding both open evenings and open mornings this year to give all prospective Year 7 parents and pupils the chance to come and visit us. These events will give you a little insight into what is means to be a pupil at Barr Beacon School and give you the chance to ask any questions you may have.

Open Evening will take place on Thursday 15th September 2022 – 5pm – 8pm

Open Mornings will take place on both Friday 16th September 2022 – 9.10-10.00am and Friday 7th October 2022 – 9.10 – 10.00am

General - 09/12/2022
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Summer School 2022

Year 6 pupils who are starting at Barr Beacon School this September attended a three-day Academic Summer School at Barr Beacon. This summer school consisted of a blend of academic, creative and sporting sessions. The aim of the Summer School is to provide our new Year 7s with the opportunity to further familiarise themselves with our school and its staff, receive pre-tutoring on topics that they will be studying during the Autumn term, and enable them to engage with children from other primary schools who will be starting Barr Beacon School in September. All 110 pupils were model pupils during these three days, and we were really proud of the way they threw themselves into activities. 
Our staff had a wonderful time engaging with our new pupils and the pupils themselves were effusive in their praise for the Summer School. 

 Leah said “ I made lots of new friends and got to know some of my teachers also”. This was a sentiment repeated by other pupils too and we are pleased that so many new friendships are blossoming amongst our new pupils. When asked how we could make Summer School even better next year Oliver said “ I would not improve Summer School. It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it!” Another pupil simply said, “make it longer”. 

Arvind typified what we have heard from many other pupils when he said “ I enjoyed Summer School at Barr Beacon and can’t wait to join now.” 

We were delighted to receive contact from some of our parents too:

“Thank you so much for pulling this together as I can see how much work has gone into it. Harry said yesterday when I picked him up – “mum, I really can’t wait to start big school now I loved it!”  

“My daughter – Priya, attended the 3-day Summer School and absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for allowing this opportunity. She’s very excited to start in September, which is fabulous news!” 

“My Daughter has really enjoyed Summer camp! “ 

A big thank you goes out to our wonderful staff for making Summer School a wonderful experience for our Year 6 pupils. We can’t wait to get everyone back together again in September when the new term starts.  

Uncategorized - 09/09/2022
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We are Social

We’ve extended our line of communication to include even more social platforms so you can be the first to see important updates and get an insight into all the fun and exciting things happening in school.  

Please take a few minutes to follow us on our social media platforms using the below links:  

Facebook – @barrbeaconschool

Instagram – @barrbeacon.school

Twitter – @barrbeaconsch

The fastest way to ask a direct question is to email our post box email address (postbox@barrbeaconschool.co.uk) as these are forwarded to the correct member of staff for your enquiry. 

Uncategorized - 09/05/2022
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GCSE Results 2022

We are celebrating some super results for our pupils this year with 71% achieving grades 9-5 including English and maths and 85% securing grades 9-4 including English and maths.  Despite the interruptions and challenges that all of this cohort has met during their Key Stage 4, they have worked tirelessly to show what they can do.  All of our staff have been committed to supporting the pupils to achieve today’s outcomes. 

There are so many stories of success for this year group and here are some examples: 

  • Isobel C secured eight grade 9s and 1 grade 8.
  • Jessica M secured two grade 9s, 6 grade 8s and one grade 7.
  • Alex H secured six grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and one grade 7.
  • Nikita M secured three grade 9s, five grade 8s and a Distinction*
  • Mohammad M secured four grade 9s, three grade 8s and 2 grade 7s.
  • Heleana secured seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7.
  • Maisie secured six grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and a Distinction*.

Other stories of success include pupils who exceeded their baselines in all subjects: Shantelle E, Ishaq A, Callum F, Jai H and Dadiso G. 

Well done to everyone for their hard work and effort. 

General - 08/25/2022
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A Level Results 2022

Our students are celebrating a host of impressive Key Stage 5 results including A Level and BTEC, with over 40% of grades at A*/A or equivalent. We are delighted with our students who have achieved a 97% pass rate at A Level and 100% pass rate for BTEC.

We are so very proud of our students.  They have faced two turbulent years in their education which removed the opportunity for formal exams in year 11.  Given the challenges encountered, our students have worked hard and it has paid off.

Many are progressing to a wide range of exciting courses and destinations including: medicine, nursing, criminology and law.  to name a few. Our students’ choices reflect their individuality and we are delighted for them.

Individual successes include: 

Theo Michael achieved A*, A & A who is going to Exeter to read Law

Sam Wilson is celebrating A*, A & A is going to read Maths

Jack Tranter achieved D*, D* & D and is going to study Digital Film Production

Jack Mander achieved A, A & A and is going to read Medicine

Holly Payton has secured an Apprenticeship with Collins Aerospace Engineering

Simran Ghuman achieved A*, A & D*.  Simran is going to Aston to read Law.

Sophia Ali is going to read Psychology at Cardiff after securing A*, A* & D*

General - 08/18/2022

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