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News Category: KS5

BeaconFest on 6th July 2019

Article posted on 5th April, 2019
The Beacon school are hosting an exciting festival of art and music for young people with additional needs, aptly named BeaconFest.

The Beacon Sixth Form – A new beginning for some!

Article posted on 8th October, 2018
The start of another academic year means we introduce new students to acquiring new skills.

The NUS Extra card has changed!

Article posted on 3rd October, 2018
The NUS Extra card has changed, it is now known as TOTUM card.

Students acquire new skills in KS5

Article posted on 18th December, 2017
December marks the end of a very successful term for our budding motor mechanics.

The Beacon KS5 Survey!

Article posted on 8th December, 2017
We would be grateful for some feedback on your views on the current Sixth Form provision and next steps for pupils.

Woodstock Festival comes to Kent

Article posted on 21st July, 2017
Pupils from KS5 were invited to the Woodstock Festival, and had a ball!

Broadway comes to Folkestone, again!

Article posted on 21st July, 2017
KS5 Performing Arts group performed ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Tower Theatre.

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.  

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