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Lewis selected for Young Sportsman of the Year

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

Lewis had been selected for the shortlist by Shepway Sports Trust as ‘Young Sportsman of the Year’ Unfortunately he had not won the award this time however he has received an award for being nominated, that itself is a very big achievement and everyone at The Beacon would like to congratulate him on his efforts. Well Done LEWIS!

Thank you for your kind donation Mrs Brewer!

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

All at The Beacon would like to thank Mrs Brewer for kindly donating an adult tricycle that was no longer used at home. Our students are really enjoying riding around the cycle path within the school grounds.

What’s been happening in Mexico?

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

The students have had an incredibly busy couple of terms. We have had a couple a fantastic book’s to read; both old and new: David Walliams – the World’s Worst Children and a Shakespeare classic the Tempest.

Kenya pupils look forward to 6th form.

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

All Kenya pupils have completed their entry level work and look forward to work experience and transition into the 6th form.

Sporty Ireland Class

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

The children in Ireland Class have been developing their physical development, through a range of PE activities.

A year in Barbados!

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

Barbados have had a wonderful year, we have welcomed Tegan into our class and have built happy friendships. We have explored forests for clues, dressed as Victorians and experienced learning in a Victorian classroom, we have appreciated how the Battle of Britain was a turning point for victory during World War Two, made our own flour at Crabble Corn Mill and much much more. I would like to express how much I have enjoyed teaching Barbados and would like to wish them every success in year seven.

Tanzania: Term 6

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

Tanzania enjoy a few well deserved educational outings after their exams.

The Beacon KS5 does it again!

Article posted on 17th July, 2017

Saturday 8th July marked the annual trip to Chessington world of adventures. Undertaken by KS5.

Fidget Spinners in Jamaica Class

Article posted on 6th July, 2017

The pupils from Jamaica class have experimented with the use of fidget spinners in class. Do fidget spinners help the pupils to concentrate or does it distract them? What are the pros and cons?

An eruption in Panama

Article posted on 6th July, 2017

In Panama class we have been learning about volcanoes in our geography topic and we made model volcanoes and tested the best way to make them erupt.