From Classroom to Community: Meet Dan Little
Many of our parents will know that Beachborough's gap student programme offers young people a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in school life. This year, we're delighted to welcome former Beachborough pupil Dan Little back to ...the school as one of our new gappies.
From fond memories of his own time here to his hopes of inspiring the next generation of pupils, Dan shares why returning to Beachborough feels like coming home, what he hopes to achieve during his year with us, and the passions that shape who he is.
Read the full Q&A to discover more about Dan: https://www.beachborough.com/2026/10/16/from-classroom-to-community-a-spotlight-on-dan-little/
We're delighted to welcome Dr Victoria Nesbitt, Consultant Paediatrician and Medical Director of Azalea Healthcare, to The Link on Monday 9 November.
Join us for an insightful session exploring executive functioning in children, the skills that help us plan, organise, focus, ...regulate emotions and adapt to change.
Dr Nesbitt will share practical strategies to support children's confidence, independence and self-awareness, with opportunities for parents to ask questions and gain expert advice.
-Old Library
-8.15am, Monday 9 November
To reserve your place, please email a.crook@beachborough.com
Science Comes to Life with @zoolabuk!
Form VI had a fascinating afternoon with ZooLab, getting up close to a variety of exotic animals as part of their Science topic, Living Things and Their Habitats.
From camouflage and defence mechanisms to the unique ways animals adapt ...to their environments, pupils discovered how different species survive and thrive in the wild.
The hands-on experience brought classroom learning to life, with pupils showing fantastic curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and even having the opportunity to safely handle some of the animals!
A big thank you to ZooLab for such an engaging and memorable afternoon.
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What a Half Term at Beachborough!
And just like that, the first half of the Autumn Term has come to an end!
What a fantastic few weeks it's been! From Form VI travelling back in time to the Battle of Hastings and meeting fascinating creatures with ZooLab, to PP2 embracing hockey for ...the very first time, there's been no shortage of exciting learning experiences.
On the sports pitches, we've celebrated some brilliant performances, including our U13 girls finishing fourth at the IAPS Regional Hockey Championships!
Beyond the classroom, our Beachborough community has come together for some wonderful causes. From supporting Brackley Food Bank through Club Harvest to celebrating World Porridge Day and spreading positivity with Hello Yellow, it's been lovely to see our pupils making a difference.
And that's only a glimpse of everything that's happened!
A huge thank you to our pupils, staff and families for making the start of the school year so special.
Wishing everyone a wonderful half-term break. We can't wait to see what the next half of term brings!
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Pre-Prep 2 Hockey: Putting Skills into Action!
Since introducing hockey to the PP2 curriculum this term, it's been wonderful to see just how much the children have progressed!
What began as an opportunity to introduce hockey at an earlier age has already become a ...success in helping pupils develop their coordination, teamwork and understanding of the game
On Monday morning, PP2 welcomed their parents to the astro for a special opportunity to watch the children put their developing skills into practice during competitive hockey matches.
From learning the fundamentals of the game to putting their skills into action during matches, the children's enthusiasm and progress have been fantastic to see.
It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate their achievements and share the success of this new initiative with parents.
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A huge thank you to our wonderful Beachborough community for supporting this year's Club Harvest collection!
Pupils and families embraced the challenge of donating non-perishable food items in their Club colours, all in support of @brackleyfoodbank.
Our children also got ...involved in sorting and organising the donations, helping to prepare everything for collection.
A special thank you to @lemon_zest_cuisine for kindly transporting the donations to Brackley Food Bank and helping ensure they reached those who need them.
It was lovely to see everyone coming together to support a fantastic local cause and make a difference to those who need it most.
Thank you to everyone who contributed!
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We're hiring a Health & Safety Compliance & Operations Manager!
If you would like to join our friendly and energetic school, press the link below today:
https://tinyurl.com/wvbrmdjz
We look forward to hearing from you!
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From Classroom to Community: A Spotlight on Gemma Holloway
As part of our From Classroom to Community Spotlight series, we caught up with Gemma Holloway to learn more about the person behind the role. From what inspires her each day to what she loves most about Beachborough, ...discover the story behind one of our valued Pre-Prep team members.
Read Gemma’s story here https://www.beachborough.com/2026/10/09/from-classroom-to-community-a-spotlight-on-gemma-holloway/
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World Porridge Day at Beachborough!
This morning, pupils across the Manor House and Boardman celebrated World Porridge Day.
The assemblies provided an opportunity to learn more about the incredible work of Mary's Meals and reconnect with our fundraising efforts for ...Nthola Primary School in Malawi, where 832 children are currently enrolled.
A lovely reminder of how our school community can make a meaningful difference to children around the world.
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