During Break time on Thursday 7th April 2022 our Sixth Formers will be selling Samosa for charity. They will be available for 50p each, please bring cash on the day if you would like to buy one.
Dance visit to De Montfort University
14 of our pupils from Year 9 and Year 10 were selected to visit De Montfort University to have an insight into the Dance BA (Hons) course. The pupils participated in a three hour practical session, where they explored a variety of contemporary dance techniques with university lecturers and students. They were challenged with a choreography task to allow them to understand new ways of devising content.
The pupils were also given a tour around campus by third year students who were able to answer questions that our pupils had about the course and university life.
All pupils enjoyed their visit with many commenting on how much they had gained from the experience.
‘Try a new Language’ Masterclass
Year 10 have made such a fantastic start to their languages GCSE courses, with over 80% of the year studying a language. 44 of our pupils who have really impressed this year were nominated by their teachers to take part in a masterclass organised by the University of Birmingham to take part in a taster session.
Our pupils were able to listen to a talk about languages courses and combinations at the University followed by a taster session. The languages on offer included Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese, as well as the two workshops our pupils took part in – Italian and Portuguese.
Pupils enjoyed the speaking practice in the new languages, with Italian being the most popular by far! They also had a brief walk through the main campus in the sunshine.
A ‘bom día’ (good day) for Barr Beacon’s linguists!
Big Quizzes at Birmingham University
Selected Year 10 pupils have so far attended three Big Quiz events at Birmingham University for Mathematics, Physics and Biology. Our Year 10 pupils have scooped numerous awards and plaudits during these events and have received lectures from leading experts in these academic fields.
Success is yours for the taking!
Daniel Caines, ex-commonwealth 400 metre runner and record holder, came to Barr Beacon School on Thursday 24th March. During the day year 9 and Year 10 both had the opportunity to listen to Daniel speak about the difference between winning and losing, which could be a difference of as little as 0.019 seconds. What Daniel made abundantly clear, is that we are responsible for our own success, and that success is there for all of us providing that we have the right mindset.
During the day, some pupils in Year 7 and 10 were also invited to take part in workshops with Daniel, that explored team work and self belief. Pupils unanimously enjoyed the day and were grateful to have had the opportunity to have met Daniel.
Walsall Works Job Fair
Year 11 and 13 students who are seeking apprenticeships attended the Walsall Works Jobs Fair on Thursday 24th March.
They had to chance to meet with over 60 different employers, recruiting in various industries such as social care, engineering, hospitality, accounting, HR and much more.
Apprenticeships are a great option for both Year 11 and 13 students who are ready for work. To learn more you can visit: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Year 10 Cambridge Visit
A group of Year 10 pupils visited Newnham College Cambridge, where the spring weather brightened their tour of the beautiful college grounds. Pupils enjoyed a critical reading workshop that prepared them for university level study and listened to an engaging taster lecture on realism in gaming.
A tour of the college library was followed by a delicious lunch in the grand dining space. In the afternoon, pupils explored Cambridge town and saw many of the other university colleges, people punting down the river Cam and Cambridge University Library, one of the world’s oldest university libraries home to
nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects, spanning thousands of years. An inspiring experience.
Reminder – 22.03.2022
A reminder that we are closing to pupils on Tuesday 22nd March 2022.
Years 7,8 & 9 depart 12.40pm
Years 10, 11, 12 & 13 depart 12.35pm
10C I.T., 11C Film Studies & 11B Media will remain on site with their class teacher
School buses will be on site to collect pupils at the departure times.
Saltmine Theatre Production – Switch up
Year 7 pupils had the chance to watch a theatre in education performance from theatre company, Saltmine, as part of their PSHE programme. The play led pupils through the story of two friends, both with bright futures. Whilst Daniel began to turn t oa life of violence and crime, the other friend, a footballer, ends up dead as the result of a brawl. Much like Romeo and Juliet, when Mercutio is killed under Romeo’s arm whilst duelling Tybalt, both deaths were senseless, fuelled by unjustifiable paranoia and fear.
Echoing our Beacon Values, the production and workshops afterwards, promoted the message of ‘Be Yourself’, being true to who you are and what you know is right. To think for yourself and not as a group. The message also linked to the values of ‘Acting Responsibly’ and ‘Owning your actions.’
Pupils valued the workshops after the performances in which they learned the truth about knife crime, the myth that carrying a knife protects you, the fact that most people that carry a knife end up hurting a friend or themselves. Pupils left the sessions very clear that knife crime is completely avoidable. The final message that if you ever encounter a knife, the best, and only proper response, is to run as fast as you can, hit home hard.
Year 10 delivers TED talk
Year 10 pupil Rio Jhalli has presented his own TED talk!
It is called ‘Three Generations of Beating in Time’ and it’s about his passion for playing the tabla drum.
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