Beachborough Newsletter: Friday 17th October 2025
Head’s Blog
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller
Helen Keller’s words capture the spirit of what has been a purposeful and uplifting week at Beachborough.
We began on Monday with a Porridge Assembly to launch this year’s fundraising for Mary’s Meals. Sharing a simple bowl together reminded us how small actions, when multiplied across a community, can create lasting change. The children were amazed to learn that just £20 can feed a child for an entire year at Nthola Primary, our partner school in Malawi, and I know many are already planning imaginative ways to raise funds.
On Tuesday, Form VI enjoyed an inspiring visit from Zoolab, bringing their science topic vividly to life. From careful handling demonstrations to lively discussions, the children’s curiosity and enthusiasm were evident throughout.
By Wednesday, we were ready for our first Celebration Assembly of the academic year; always a highlight. Recognising effort and achievement builds confidence and reminds pupils that their perseverance and hard work are noticed and valued.
There was also plenty to celebrate on the sports front, as our U11 Girls’ Hockey team travelled to Loughborough for the IAPS Regional Championships and won the final 3–0 against Repton! Huge congratulations to the team on this outstanding success — next stop: Nationals!
On Thursday, Form V performed a wonderful Diwali dance, celebrating the Festival of Lights and highlighting the importance of diversity. The way they worked together to create and perform the piece reflected the spirit of cooperation. Their energy, teamwork, and joy were infectious, reminding us of the value of understanding and celebrating different cultures and traditions.
Throughout the week, we have also focused on our CREATE skill of the week: Engagement. It has been inspiring to see the children so actively involved in their learning, asking thoughtful questions, showing curiosity, and taking real pride in their progress.
Our youngest children in NKG have been making autumnal discoveries and explorations, filled with curiosity and delight. Further up the school, Form III have been writing exceptional character descriptions, using expanded noun phrases to bring their ideas vividly to life, while Form IV have been busy composing news reports about the Titanic, demonstrating strong historical understanding and creativity in their writing.
The week concluded with our Step into the Manor House event, which showcased creativity in all its forms. The Chamber Choir opened proceedings with a moving performance of “You Will Be Found” from Dear Evan Hansen, a song that speaks to the importance of feeling seen, supported, and connected. This beautiful rendition set the tone the afternoon. The Art Exhibition transformed The Whybrow into a vibrant gallery, displaying work from across the school. It was a pleasure to see the children proudly explaining their learning and sharing their achievements with such confidence.
As we approach the half-term break, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our staff for their continued efforts and hard work, and to parents and families for your ongoing support and partnership. I wish you all a restful and enjoyable fortnight ahead, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed, re-energised, and ready for the Fireworks.
Helen Keller’s words offer a gentle reminder that our greatest achievements are shaped not by individual effort alone, but by the strength of a community working with shared purpose and care.
Simone
Last Friday evening, our boarders were treated to a truly scrumptious experience as Beachborough hosted its very own Golden Ticket event – a chocolate-themed night inspired by the world of WONKA!
The Young Enterprise group at Beachborough successfully organised and hosted a delightful Pumpkin Hunt event that brought together pupils, staff, the local community and Beachborough families in a celebration of autumnal fun and community spirit.
On Tuesday afternoon, Form VI had a truly unforgettable experience when Zoolab visited to deliver their fascinating ‘Amazing Adaptations’ workshop. The session brought science to life as pupils met a variety of incredible creatures, each with unique adaptations that help them survive in their natural habitats.
This week in Food Tech, the children have been baking Pumpkin and Carrot Muffins – a lovely nod to autumn and a tasty tribute to Halloween, which is just around the corner!
Theodora S (FVIII) has recently found a love for rowing, and she was selected to row with the Stowe squad on Sunday in her first competitive race. Theodora and her team did fantastically well and won the race!
Our U11 girls’ hockey team produced a truly outstanding performance at the IAPS Regional Tournament in Loughborough on Wednesday. From the first whistle to the final, the girls played with exceptional skill, determination, and team spirit, and incredibly, they went the entire day without conceding a single goal! A special mention must go to Bella I for stepping up brilliantly as stand-in goalkeeper for the very first time.
On Tuesday, our U9 girls’ hockey team put in a truly brilliant performance at the Akeley Wood School Hockey Festival. From the very first match, the girls showed superb teamwork, keeping their width, passing accurately, and dribbling at speed to create some fantastic attacking play.
Max G (FVII) went for trials at Wellington College on Sunday, and was selected out of 160 boys to join the Gothia Cup A squad, where only 16 boys were chosen. This will be Max’s second year in attendance, and we can’t wait to hear all about it when the time comes! Congratulations, Max.
On Friday 10th October, our U11 girls’ football team competed in the IAPS Regional Football Championships at Cothill School.
