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Open Day Visits

Year 12 Students are preparing for their autumn university applications by visiting open days, summer schools and taster sessions. Recent visits to the University of Birmingham Open Day and Leicester University Insight Day were enjoyable experiences that have given students a taste of university life, insightful campus tours and a chance to ask current students and admissions tutors about the courses on offer. There is nothing that beats stepping onto campus and getting a feel for the university in person. Students have also been starting to write their personal statements and crafting their CVs to give themselves the bets possible chance in a competitive apprenticeship market too, with apprenticeship fairs coming up in the early Autumn.

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CCF Awards

Barr Beacon Cadets had an amazing time celebrating awards and promotions with an impressive 3-course meal!  Alongside delicious food, they polished their table manners and etiquette, making the evening both fun and memorable. Well done to all cadets on their achievements!

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You're Invited to Our Summer Performing Arts Showcase!

On Thursday, 10th July, pupils from Years 7 to 9 will take to the stage for our Summer Showcase, an exciting evening celebrating dance, music, and drama.

The performances feature original work created both during lesson time and through our extracurricular performing arts clubs. It promises to be a wonderful display of talent and creativity, and we would be delighted to see you there.

The event will take place in the Barr Beacon School Hall, with doors opening at 5:45pm and the performance starting promptly at 6:00pm.

Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance via our Eventbrite link. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/performing-arts-summer-showcase-tickets-1407475409839?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening of entertainment!

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DofE Gold 2025

This weekend our Gold Duke of Edinburgh students are heading out on their assessed expedition in Dartmoor.  Saturday was their acclimatisation day and finished off with a lovely meal to fill them up for the next 4 days.  Whilst it looked like Sunday may be a little too hot, the weather turned and they’ve had a day of rain to start their journey.  All are in good spirits and showing true resilience.

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Summer term - RED HOT Attendance Rewards

As Summer approaches we want to celebrate those whose attendance has been excellent this year! With an attendance above 97% pupils are 4 times more likely to achieve to the best of their ability in core subjects and are statistically likely to be healthier, happier and enter into successful careers. We want to say a huge well done to these pupils and their families and also celebrate those who are the most improved attenders in each year group.

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Rotary Young Photographer of the Year competition

📸 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! 👏🌟

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CCF Camps

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

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Wear it blue 

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. 

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DofE 

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.

Contact Info

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

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