Beachborough Newsletter: Thursday 1st May 2025
Head’s Blog
“The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.” — Stan Gudder
At Beachborough, we believe that a strong foundation in mathematics is essential for every child’s development. Maths is not just about numbers and formulas; it is about thinking logically, solving problems, and making sense of the world around us.
On Monday, we had the pleasure of welcoming The Happy Puzzle Company to support our Club Maths for children in Forms III to VII. The children experienced an inspiring and energising workshop designed to develop their thinking skills, resilience, and teamwork through a wide variety of puzzles and challenges. This approach makes problem-solving fun and accessible to all, showing that perseverance and collaboration are the true keys to success.
During the workshops, the children were grouped into teams and faced a range of engaging maths-based challenges. They tackled colour-coded jigsaws that required careful strategy and collaboration, tube connection puzzles that demanded logical thinking and creativity, and road map problems where they had to plan the most efficient logical routes. Every activity required pupils to listen carefully, share ideas, test theories, and refine their approaches. These are all vital skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
In addition to developing mathematical skills, the children also practised collaboration, critical thinking, resilience, and logical reasoning. It was wonderful to see them so engaged, and even more rewarding to watch them leave with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for tackling mathematical challenges.
Club Maths reminds us that learning mathematics is not just about getting the right answer, it is about developing a mindset that empowers children for life. A huge thank you to Mrs Berrington and the Maths Department for arranging this excellent day.
On Tuesday, Miss Lilley also hosted a parental meeting to discuss the revised PSHE and RSE (Relationship and Sexuality Education) curriculum. If you missed the meeting, you can access her presentation slides below.
On Friday, our Robotics Team will head off to Harrogate for the FIRST LEGO League Challenge National Final. We wish them the best of luck and much success. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Blithe and Mr Foote for all their support of the children.
Wishing you all a wonderful, and hopefully sunny Bank Holiday weekend.
Simone
On Sunday 27th April, Mr Blee took part in the Shakespeare Half Marathon — and his run went brilliantly! With a time of 1 hour 38 minutes, Mr Blee finished 4th overall, beating over 50 other runners in his U20s category.
We’re delighted to share an update on the EcoSchools programme, part of the nationwide initiative run by Keep Britain Tidy to help young people take meaningful action to protect the environment.
Join us for our next Beachborough Explorers event, taking place on 12th May 2025 at 09.45am-11.00am.
We’re excited to announce that Ultimate Activity Camps are returning this summer. With over 40 exciting sports, games, and creative activities each week, children will have the opportunity to try new experiences, stay active, and make new friends. Plus, take advantage of their Early Booking Offer – book by 29th April to save! They’ll also be running their Ultimate Survival programme, offering adventure-filled days for children aged 7 to 14, immersing them in nature with fun survival skills, challenges, and games.
