Beachborough Newsletter: Friday 5th July 2024

Durdatha whye!

The Form VIII’s were treated to a ‘ansum bit o’ Cornish croust on Wednesday. A fine taste of the Westcountry. The pasties were supplied courtesy of the Proper Pasty Co, and there were a variety of flavours to sample from the traditional, spicy veg, chicken and chorizo, cheese and onion and wholemeal vegetable. A few were new to this fine fare, but all enjoyed the nosh up. Lowen fizzoggs all around. The Westcountry delicacy was accompanied at least musically by hits from The Wurzles and the Fisherman’s Friends. Proper job ‘twere! The children also enjoyed the scrumptious strawberries n cream, at least in beverage form. Yeghes da!

Geddon me bewty!

Mr Blithe

The Summer Read-a-thon! 

This term, in addition to raising money for our school charity ‘Mary’s Meals,’ we have also been busy fundraising for the charity ‘Dogs For Good.’ We are aiming to raise £5000 to sponsor a puppy, througout training, to be an assistance dog. Young Enterprise have been working hard generating ideas and creating momentos to purchase and Mrs Sanders initiated the idea of ‘purple end of term hair’ for staff! This week, our whole school virtual pet show was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who sent in photographs and films. It was a joy to share our pets and celebrate their good looks, talents and obdience!

Over the summer holidays, we would like to invite the Beachborough Community to take part in a whole school summer read-a-thon – how many dog books can we read during the next 12 weeks?

All pupils have received a read-a-thon leaflet so that they have a sponsor form and reading log.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer holiday filled with fun and enjoying stories about dogs!

Mrs Gross

8billionideas…

Since finishing their exams, FVIII have been working on their very own business ideas.

The children put their entrepreneurial skills to the test, and built their businesses around designing sustainable solutions to problems found within communities. From prototyping to pitching, and brand values to creating the product itself, all aspects had to be considered by our young entrepreneurs.

With Mrs Mitchell, Mr Gross, and Mrs Barrett as judges, the children pitched their ideas and flaunted their final products, in the hopes of being crowned the overall winners. Each team of children were incredibly innovative, and thought of businesses such as: converting old cricket bats and similar equipment into modern and unique items of furniture; making sustainable pieces of recycled jewellery, using recycled glass; creating sensory pencil cases, made from recycled clothing; and making dog beds from unused tyres – just to name a few!

After tough deliberation, our overall winners were Harrison, Will and Jackson, with their business Smart Sync: “syncing brains, for technical gains”. This business aims to help those who struggle with technology and educate them on avoiding scam calls and texts, along with tips for making mobile phones easier to use. For their well-deserved reward, the team were treated to an exciting escape room and a Nando’s lunch!

Congratulations go to all of FVIII, for being so wonderfully creative and innovative; we certainly have some entrepreneurs in the making.

Club Credits!

The Annual Beachborough Water Fight

On Wednesday evening, the final night of boarding took place for the 2023/24 academic year.

With water-pistols and balloons at the ready, 80 of our children came together on the Front Lawn for the annual Beachborough water fight! Mr Blithe and Mr Gross took charge of the BBQ, and cooked some delicious food for the children to enjoy before the fun commenced.

It was also a special evening to celebrate our beloved Matron, who after 37 years, is retiring and starting a new adventure. Our Senior Boarders presented a gift to her, and the children thanked her for all that she has done for them. The Boarding House wouldn’t have been the same without her!

What a fantastic way to end the summer term.

Nursery-PP2 End of Year Celebrations

On Thursday afternoon, our families of children in Nursery to Pre-Prep 2 came together for their End of Year Celebrations.

Speeches were made by Mr Jackson, our Head Beachburians, Mrs Mitchell, and the fabulous teaching staff, who reflected upon the year that they have shared with the children. The children and staff have learnt and experienced a great deal together this year, and we are all excited to watch the children continue to grow throughout their Beachborough journeys.

Each of our year groups sang a beautiful song to the audience, and it was a special way to finish the summer term. Thank you to all of those who joined us, we’re wishing you a wonderful summer!