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Beacon Life Be Inspired
Soaring into Space
Years 1 and 2 studied the Space and the Solar System over the Spring Term. They engaged in a range of activities in their lessons for an allencompassing learning experience.
The Pre-Prep corridors looked fantastic at the end of term with wonderful artwork of planets displayed. In Year 1, the boys worked together to create their very own giant rocket with proud smiles all round!
Our Year 2 boys were lucky enough to build and use the rotating Solar System machine in their classroom. They then learnt about the Moon landing and used the Solar System torch to project different pictures of the moon landing onto the classroom walls.
To support their learning of the Solar System, they also collaborated creatively to work on large scale paintings of planets, using sponges to create textured surfaces of the different planets as well as making cosmic biscuits! A fun an engaging topic enjoyed by all.
Around the World
International Studies is a key part of learning at The Beacon and over the Spring Term, our boys in Early Years learnt about some of the French festivals in their Modern Foreign Languages lessons.
Our Little Beacons learnt about Mardi Gras and how it is celebrated in France. They discussed dressing up in costumes, parades, confetti and "les bulles" bubbles. Using toys, they learnt clothing items in French. They also discussed April Fool’s Day traditions and a common French prank to stick a paper fish on someone’s back discreetly. Our boys all had a go, with a great deal of enjoyment, shouting ‘poisson d’avril, poisson d’avril’ once caught!
The Beacon Podcast
Our Reception boys had their very first live video call with our French school partner. The children exchanged questions between the two classes. The French children were wearing handmade masks as they continued celebrations of Carnival.
Boys in Years 1, 2 and 3 learnt about Portugal as part of their International Studies lessons. Dino, Head Chef at The Beacon, is from Madeira (a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean) so he treated the boys to an amazing Madeiran lunch. Dishes included Portuguese chicken, tropical juices, squid salad, Madeiran salad and Portuguese custard tarts. The feast was enjoyed (and devoured) by boys and staff alike!
Throughout the Spring Term, we were delighted to welcome multiple guests to our school podcast.
In episode 12 of Beaconverse, we were joined by our Head and Deputy Head of Lower School to discuss school life in Years 3 & 4, and in episode 13 we welcomed three former Beacon boys who attended The Beacon between 1942 and 1962.
If you are thinking about sending your son to an Independent Prep School from Year 3, have a listen to find out more about these vital two years of learning and the opportunities available to boys in Lower School at The Beacon.
In our latest podcast, episode 13, our guests shared memories and took us back in time, giving us a fascinating insight into what school life was really like in the 1940s, 50s and early 60s! Have a listen to hear their recollections.
