Newsletter 03.05.24

Head’s Blog

Sorry, no blog this week... Head's on tour!

FIII Rainforest Trip!

Last Friday, FIII spent the day at The Living Rainforest.

The children received a guided tour, and learnt how plants and animals have adapted to the living rainforest environment, discovering how adaptation can lead to evolution over time. The tour covered areas such as how the leaves gets rid of excess water; plant adaptations to maximise light and nutrient uptake; and the way various animals are suited to life in the rainforest.

FIII had a fantastic, informative day out, and discovered many interesting facts about the rainforest and its inhabitants. They even concluded their day with a trip to the park!

FV Girls' Cricket Festival

On Wednesday 1st May, 10 girls from Form V represented Beachborough at St Edward's Cricket Festival. They started the afternoon with a 1 hour coaching session in the cricket nets, focusing on accurate target practice. The girls were throwing the ball at the cricket stumps to mimic when this is used in a match scenario. They then went onto practice some batting, before playing 3 cricket matches.

In the first match, we played against Chandlings. With some brilliant batting from Thea R and Isabella B, Beachborough won 163-136.

Our second match was against Marlston House, and Beachborough won again with 150-116. Eva P batted really well, along with Thea R and Sophie C. Tilly E caught a brilliant catch, as well as bowling a wicket, and Isabella B bowled two consecutive wickets!

In our third match against St Andrew's, the girls played great cricket but sadly lost 122 to 127. Eva P fielded at short mid wicket and caught a brilliant catch!

Beachborough batter of the day: Thea R Beachborough bowler of the day: Isabella B

Miss Mulcahy

Box and Board Night...

On Monday night, Kites soared into an exhilarating boxing evening, led by the seasoned boxer and coach, Luke Shears. With patience and precision, he guided the children through fundamental moves, eliciting laughter and determination as they honed their newfound skills.

But this wasn’t just about punches and combinations; we delved into thrilling team games, igniting laughter and cheers from everyone. From relay races to agility challenges, our young fighters and staff gave their all!

As the adrenaline subsided, we retreated to the boarding house for toasty delights and a well-deserved night’s rest.

And guess what? The gloves are staying close, because we’re already plotting our next adventure! Keep an eye out for details on our upcoming Box and Board Night.

Mrs Blithe

St Hugh's v Beachborough Colts

Losing the toss, we were put into bat by the hosts, on a very green wicket – which is not surprising considering all the rain in the last few months. Both teams were playing with ten boys. Keagan and captain Freddie strode out confidently, and both tried to play shots from the off. Keagan unfortunately played all round a straight ball and in no time, we were 5/1. Rory came out at number three, and we rallied to 37 before a confident looking Freddie succumbed to another straight ball. He played some lovely strokes for his 12 runs. We then lost four wickets for twenty runs, sadly all being bowled other than Felix who was run out. We lost the remaining wickets for a further 13 runs, ending on 70/9 off 14 overs.

Rain started to fall towards the end of our innings, so we decided to play on and take tea at the end of the match.

Will opened the bowling for us and immediately made an impact, taking a wicket with his first ball and two overall in his first three deliveries. This impressive start was followed by two terrific overs from Freddie and Leo, who both took wickets for very few runs and the hosts were stunned and limped to 7 runs for 4 wickets after three overs. Things improved for St Hughs, who lurched to 36 before they lost their fifth wicket when Freddie came back on for his second spell. A terrific diving effort in the field by Keagan saved four runs, with the former passing the ball to Will who threw it in for a run out (match day moment 2). There were wickets too for Arthur P, Arthur K, Felix and Ian, but match day moment number 1 was a terrific slip catch from the skipper off Arthur P’s bowling, which wrapped the game up. All out for 58, St. Hugh’s lost by 12 runs. A terrific team performance aided significantly by our bowling and fielding secured our first win of the season. Man of the Match was Will for his bowling and fielding, well done!

Mr Blithe

PP2 Residential to Woodrow...

What an incredible adventure we had together at Woodrow High House, on Tuesday and Wednesday. We started our trip with an exciting tour of the house and grounds, giving us a sneak peek into what to expect from our stay. The weather couldn't have been better for a picnic outside with our friends, surrounded by the sensory garden and beautiful woodlands. Off we went with full tummies on a woodland walk spotting mushrooms, which we never realised sing to each other, as well as fighting fallen trees and smelling the aromatic herbs. In the afternoon, we split into our groups and began our chosen learning activities of 'Bushcraft', 'Nightline' and 'Back to Nature'.

Nightline entailed a hilarious obstacle course, wearing some fetching goggles that blacked our vision out, so we were totally reliant on our team and communication skills to make it through the squelchy mud, coded doors, and a rather swampy mattress. Bushcraft left feeling a sense of achievement, after persevering to light a fire without matches. Nobody could match Mrs Sanders' years of experience lighting fire in forest school! We munched some smoky popcorn after we successfully managed to build a small fire. We felt like we pulled ourselves back to nature, using our senses to make beautiful pictures and creatures using mud and flowers, stinky or fragrant perfumes, and scavenging for textured items for our egg boxes. To finish our first day at Woodrow, we set off to the campfire site for toasted marshmallows, chocolate biscuits and crazy songs and jokes. Although they were tired, they loved every minute with sticky fingers and chocolatey smiles. After a lovely night's kip in the beds, we tried to make ourselves, we were ready to finish off the tasks and to 'DROP IT, POP IT!' Poor Dan, a favourite instructor, took a dowsing after the children's water bombs crashed to the ground from the top floor of Woodrow's fire escape. All in all, a bundle of fun! It was a privilege to take away such enthusiastic and curious children who smiled the whole trip, encouraging their friends when they needed it.

Mrs Sanders and Miss Thomas

Fun at the farm!

Over the last three weeks, PP2 have been bringing their topic of ‘Living and Growing’ to life with private tours of ‘Featherbed Fruits Farm’ in Mixbury, and the ‘BarnOwl Farm Shop’ in Evenly. What incredible opportunities we have had to explore a hydroponic and drip-irrigation strawberry farm, and to have the intricacies of how the computer system controls the temperature, water, roof, and fans to grow the best strawberries in our local community. It looked like no strawberry farm we ever imagined. Some of the 50,000kg of strawberries are produced in these enormous poly-tunnels, the size of Wembley, for corporate and famous events! On our visit, we learnt all about the 400 bees that were released to support the carefully planned environment, how the good pests combat the bad pests, why some strawberries are classed as wonky and the life cycle of a strawberry plant. Back onto the minibus and off to our next destination…the pigs! The children learnt about what parts of a pig went into pieces of meat we could buy. The children were able to use their prior knowledge to create a shopping bag of foods from each food group for a balanced diet. The butchers that created the beautiful meat display were so welcoming and engaged with the children. They answered their questions and made suggestions to extend their learning further. We finished our shop visit with a trip to view the pigs in their pen, and reflect on how food goes from farm to fork. We finished our group visit with a delicious treat from the shop.

Mrs Sanders and Miss Thomas

TheL i n k

The next link meeting is on:

Monday 13th May Monday 13th May 8.15am - 9.15am 8.15am - 9.15am In the Manor House Library In the Manor House Library

Connecting Hearts, Sharing Experiences...

Come and chat with other parents who are finishing their journey with the Learning Zone, to listen to their experiences, ask questions, and build new connections. It will be a great opportunity to come together, to support and celebrate each other’s journeys!

The results are in...

Date

Tuesday 30th April

Boys and Girls U9 Jets Cricket

U9 Spitfires Cricket

U9 Concordes Cricket

U9 Cessnas Cricket

Wednesday 1st May

Boys

Girls

Swanbourne House Lost by 2 runs Thomas V

Swanbourne House Lost by 40 runs Nate C

Swanbourne House Won by 12 runs George D

Swanbourne House Lost by 27 runs Eleanor T

1st XI Cricket St Hugh's

Lost by 3 wickets George H

2nd XI Cricket St Hugh's Won by 1 wicket James H

3rd XI Cricket St Hugh's Lost by 118 runs Timothy A

4ths Cricket St Hugh's Won by 16 runs Freddie H

Colts A Cricket St Hugh's Won by 29 runs Ralf B / Henry L

Colts B Cricket St Hugh's Won by 12 runs Will M

Colts C Cricket St Hugh's Lost by 18 runs William G / Morris W

Colts D Cricket St Hugh's Won by 57 runs Harry L

Colts E Cricket St Hugh's Won by 26 runs Thom J / Major P D

U13A Cricket St Hugh's Lost by 61 runs Ellie S

U13B Cricket St Hugh's Lost by 96 runs Bella G / Grace T / Amelia V

Colts A Cricket St Hugh's Lost by 28 runs Erin K / Eva M

Colts Cavaliers/ Tigers Cricket St Hugh's Lost by 71 runs Chloe L / Juliet W

U10A Cricket St Edward's Festival Won 2, Lost 1 Isabella B / Thea R

An outstanding individual achievement in the 1st XI match at St Hugh’s, with George H (pictured) batting through the innings and scoring 50 not out, as well as taking 2 catches!

May Half Term Multi Sports Camp.

Date: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th May 2024

Time: 10am-3pm. Wraparound care available from 9-10am and 3-4pm (£10 per session)

Venue: Beachborough School, Westbury, Brackley. NN13 5LB

Cost: £90 for 2 days, £45 for 1 day. 10% discount for 2 days if paid before Friday 3rd May 2024

Incrediball CricketBoys & Girls (Years 2-4):

Two days of highquality coaching looking at the key fundamentals of batting, bowling & fielding for junior cricketers through drills, skills and game play.

Rugby - Boys & Girls (Years 5-8):

Two days of intensive coaching with a specific focus on the skills and fitness aspect of rugby and rugby 7s. As we are out of season this will be ‘non-contact’.

Hockey - Boys & Girls (Years 5-8):

Two days of bespoke coaching focusing on the key skills required for the 7 a side game of hockey through skills, drills & game play . This will also include goalkeeping coaching .

For more information or to book your child(ren) onto the camp please email us at: sjssportscoachingcamps@gmail.com

Triathlon England South Central Region Club of the Year 2023

Hester Pollock, Junior Coach of the Year 2023

Childrens Event of the Year 2023

C L U B

CLUB MUSIC:

Open to all children in FIII-VIII, with credits gained for every entry!

You can enter 2 times within the following categories:

CLUB SHOUT:

SOLO GROUP

Form VIII children from each club will choose a song to teach to the rest of their club. Dance moves, harmony and performance props may be added. You are able to rehearse in morning assembly time.

Finals take place on: Thursday 23rd May 2024

The Adjudicator is: Chris Powell, Head of Arts, at Akeley Wood School

Please sign up for Club Music with Mrs Chatfield or Miss Sutherland!

THURSDAY 23RD MAY V WINCHESTER HOUSE

THURSDAY 23RD MAY V WINCHESTER HOUSE ((venue tbc) venue tbc)

FFRIDAY 7TH JUNE V SWANBOURNE HOUSE

RIDAY 7TH JUNE V SWANBOURNE HOUSE ((venue tbc) venue tbc)

SUNDAY 23RD JUNE V BEACHBOROUGH STAFF

SUNDAY 23RD JUNE V BEACHBOROUGH STAFF Beachborough School Beachborough School

THURSDAY 27TH JUNE V STOWE PARENTS

THURSDAY 27TH JUNE V STOWE PARENTS (venue tbc) (venue tbc)

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A: DIGITAL

L E A D E R ?

DIGITAL LEADER ROLE:

What is a Digital Leader?

A digital leader is a pupil who is part of a digital leaders’ team within Beachborough, their role is to support the use and further the development of computing and the use of mobile technology in school. Digital leaders have a fantastic opportunity to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills.

As a Digital Leader, your responsibilities are:

Support the use of laptops in lessons

Learning how to use key software, so that they can be a help to others

Assist teachers and pupils in understanding applications.

Have a good understanding on how to stay safe with technology and share with others.

Trialling potential new software and websites, then demonstrating them to other children and teachers

Solving problems for / giving help to teachers, parents, and pupils with computing

Set up equipment in classrooms for teachers

Helping to lead the school forwards within the subject of Computing.

What's on next week?

8.05am – Whole School Pastoral Meeting

Form V CTI Event

9.45am – 2.45pm – Winton Cup at Stowe School (Selected Form VI children)

2.30pm – Mixed Boys’ and Girls' Cricket: U9 Jets and Concordes v The Dragon (H)*

2.30pm – Mixed Boys’ and Girls' Cricket: U8 Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Cyclones v The Dragon (A)*

2.30pm – Mixed Boys’ and Girls' Cricket: U9 Jets and Concordes v Akeley Wood (H)*

2.45pm – Girls' Cricket: U8's v Chandlings (A)*

3.00pm – Girls' Cricket: U9's v Chandlings (H)*

4.00pm - U13 Girls' Tennis v Bloxham School (A)*

4.30pm - U13 Boys' Tennis v Maidwell Hall (H)*

Forms III-VIII Club Assembly

Form VI Exams start

Form IV Residential departs – Longridge

2.00pm – 4.15pm – Girls’ Cricket: Middle Girls (Forms V and VI) Club Cricket

2.30pm – Boys' Cricket: 2nd XI and 3rd XI v Bilton Grange (A)*

2.30pm – Boys' Cricket: 1st XI and 4th XI v Bilton Grange (H)*

2.30pm – Boys' Cricket: Colts A, B and E v Bilton Grange (H)*

2.30pm – Boys' Cricket: Colts C and D v Bilton Grange (A)*

2.30pm – Girls' Cricket: U13A and B v Ashfold (A)*

2.30pm – 3.30pm Reception Class Show & Share*

NUR/KIN Zoo Lab Workshop

Form VI Exams

2.00pm – Governors Meeting (Marketing)

Form VI Exams

Start of Book Fair week

Form IV Residential returns – Longridge Friday 10th Saturday 11th

BANK HOLIDAY - School closed Tuesday 7th Monday 6th Thursday 9th Sunday 12th

Forms III-VIII – Prep Schools Charity Triathlon (Oundle School Wednesday 8th

4.00pm – Swimming: Triangular v Swanbourne House and Ashfold (select swimmers) at Swanbourne House (A)*