





📸 Huge congratulations to our talented photographers!
Barr Beacon pupils submitted 29 stunning entries to this year's Rotary Young Photographer of the Year competition. After impressing judges at the local heats, moving through the regional round, and finally facing the national judging panel, our pupils achieved incredible success:
🥇 1st Place – Senior Entry
🥈 Runner-up – Senior Entry
🥇 1st Place – Intermediate Entry
🥈 Runner-up – Intermediate Entry
An outstanding achievement – well done to everyone involved! 👏🌟
Adventure, teamwork, and new skills! 💪🎯 Cadets from across the Matrix Trust came together for an action-packed weekend at one of our many CCF camps. From archery to fieldcraft and weapons handling, every challenge builds confidence and prepares them for bright futures ahead. 👏🌟
#CCF #CadetLife #SkillsForLife #MatrixTrust #BarrBeaconSchool
This week is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week – On Friday 13th June, our Sixth Form were encouraged to wear blue to show their support and raise awareness of Men’s Mental Health.
On Tuesday our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh pupils had their first taste of navigation in the real world. Our brilliant Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh students spent time coaching them on orientating their maps, using a compass, understanding handrails and tick features and working together as a team. Miss Clarke was so proud to see the Year 12 pupils leading the way and training the next generation of Gold Participants.
We were proud to see our school community come together to raise money for our Matrix-wide charity: Birmingham Children's Hospital. Year 7 walked a mile for our community charity, Year 8 took part in a Just Dance Dancethon, Year 9 took part in a penalty shoot out and Year 10 competed to shoot the hoop. All forms also generously collected coins in their form coin jar for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Our final events are on 30th June and 1st July when a group of pupils who have applied to walk their House hills will raise the final contribution from our school. We thank the team who made this happen including Heads of House and Year 12 volunteers.
Kooth have live-streamed webinars cover a variety of important topics, including transitioning to secondary school, support for carers, addressing loneliness, fostering healthy relationships, and promoting online and smartphone safety for young people. Sessions are available on various dates from June through September.
Have a look HERE
We are delighted to announce that Barr Beacon Secondary School will be celebrating Thank a Teacher Day on Wednesday 18th June. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication and hard work of our teaching staff, who inspire, support, and shape the futures of our students every day.
We would love for you to join us in expressing gratitude and encouragement to our teachers. Whether it’s a simple thank-you, a message of appreciation, or a heartfelt story about a teacher who has made a difference, your words mean so much.
To make sharing your messages easy, we have created a Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/LtyU6kS4yc
ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST EVER TRUST-WIDE SPORTS DAY 2025!
We are thrilled to announce a landmark moment in our trust’s calendar — the very first Trust-Wide Sports Day, bringing together more than 3,000 pupils from across Matrix schools.
Venue: The iconic Alexander Stadium, Birmingham – home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025
This incredible event will be a full day of competition, celebration, and community spirit. As part of our Healthy Competitions Initiative, the day will showcase the power of sport in promoting teamwork, resilience, and ambition. Schools have now completed their in-school heats and successful participants will receive letters to notify them of their involvement as a participant. Additionally, this event provides a unique opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents in front of athletics club scouts, potentially opening doors for future athletic opportunities.
What to Expect:
Parents and carers of participants are warmly invited to attend and spectate this exciting event! With over 2,000 spectators expected, the day promises an electric atmosphere — and your support will make all the difference to our pupils. A full schedule of events is below so you can plan when to attend to cheer on your child. Spectators will be seated in the East Stand. Tickets are available via Eventbrite at £3 per person. All proceeds will be donated to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, our Trust charity for the year.
So you can plan when you would like to arrive and watch a particular event - a schedule of events will be confirmed on the trust website HERE closer to the event. Follow us on social media for the latest timings.
Book here: https://bit.ly/matsportsday
This is more than just a sports day — it’s a celebration of talent, teamwork, and trust unity. Whether you’re competing, performing, or cheering from the stands, get ready to be part of something unforgettable.
Let the countdown begin.
This week has been volunteering week and at Barr Beacon School this is something we feel passionately about.
Our Sixth Form students give up their time to support extra-curricular activities and support in lessons. This gives them valuable skills to support them in their future. We are also very proud of our Duke of Edinburgh pupils who give time in their local communities volunteering as part of the award. The contributions they make help to support with improving our local environment, helping elderly neighbours and participating in youth groups. Well done to all volunteers.
Barr Beacon School
Old Hall Lane
Aldridge, Walsall
West Midlands
WS9 0RF
T: 0121 366 6600
postbox@barrbeaconschool.co.uk
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cookie | Duration | Description |
---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |