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Activities
Euro Club
We had a fantastic time at Euro Club this term, learning all about the cultures of different countries, their food and language. I particularly enjoyed our ‘virtual’ trip to Portugal presented by Sasha, who introduced us to “Pastéis de Nata”(custard tarts). They were delicious! I also loved the “proper” Spanish chorizo that Ella introduced us to, it was far tastier than you can buy in the supermarkets at home. When we spent an evening focussing on Italy, we had a lot of fun making our own pasta, but there was a lot of clearing up to do afterwards! Thank you to Mme Bradley for making Euro Club so fun, and for helping us learn more about the continent through all the fun quizzes.
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Jack, Year 8

Weaving Activity

The weaving activity is amazing, you can make a great piece of artwork while having a great time. All you need is some wool and a frame, which is provided. It takes place on a Tuesday afternoon and we hope to see you there.
Genevieve, Year 6
Debating
Debating is an activity run by Mrs Austen, on Tuesdays for Years 5 and 6, and Thursdays for Years 7 and 8. It is really fun and it is a great way to learn things about others’ opinions on random topics that you would never normally talk about. You get to learn and research facts about completely random subjects.
You get to spend time with your friends creating your debate, and talking about what you are going to present. Another enjoyable aspect of debating is asking questions about what other people are debating and hearing the response.
Altogether I think debating is a really fun way to spend your evening. There is a laid back attitude, but there is a more serious side when proposing your argument. All of that is happening while you are socialising with your friends, and people you would not usually hang out with.

Paddy, Year 8
Warhammer and Airfix Club
Warhammer and Airfix are both models you build with plastic and glue, and paint with special model paint. In the activity you can use one of the sets the teacher brings, or you can bring your own. I think it’s a really good hobby and activity because if you are stressed, making models can take your mind off whatever you are worried about.
Harrison, Year 5

Mindful Mandalas
I do mindful mandalas, this means I colour in intricate patterns. I really like it because it is relaxing and I do it with my friends. You can pick your design and listen to music which is really nice. I am really happy with what I have done so far and I think that doing colouring with your friends is a really nice way to end the day.
Libby, Year 7

Photography
Photography is a fun activity because you get to run around the School with iPads, or if you have one you can bring in your own camera. Miss Lodge gives everyone a theme, for example last week we did angles and this week we did activities (taking photos of other activities). You have to get back to the classroom in half an hour from when you start. My personal favourite subject to photograph is nature, such as the Wellingtonia and the woods. I like keep my photos raw not edited, other people have different opinions.
James B, Year 5

Mountain Biking
I like the mountain biking activity because it’s so much fun going around the Common with your friends. Mr Dill shows us great hills to ride and jump. Occasionally we all compete against each other to see who can get the most air off a jump! It is really fun when we discover new places and ride them together.
Sholto, Year 7

Jewellery
This year I have been lucky enough to be involved in a Jewellery activity, this was such a fantastic experience for me because I love to make things that have a use. This activity has been such great fun and I really enjoyed the experience of creating different types of jewellery. There was such a great variety of jewels, beads and different types of chains, which made it really fun to plan and make the jewellery. I think it was really valuable to have a fantastic teacher that coached us all the way through the process.
I really enjoy contemporary dance. It’s fun because we learn a new dance every week or practise the one from the week before, and we also make our own dances. Every week we play games, such as making objects with our bodies. So far my favourite dance has been to ‘My Future’ by Billie Eilish. We used a lot of momentum and Miss Lang had some great ideas for moves.
I think dance is really fun because you also get exercise and it is nice at the end of the day. Also you have a chance to have fun with your friends and meet other years. We laugh a lot.
At the very end, we do a relaxing cool down. We lie down on the floor and do stretches. We always talk about what we have done. It is really good fun.
The process was really important because we were using valuable and sometimes rare materials. First we learnt the basic coil wrap technique on a small piece of chain, then we began to plan our final piece and last we created the finished product. The whole activity was definitely an extremely valuable way to spend the sessions, and at the end we came away with valuable skills and a beautiful piece of jewellery.
Sophie Ra., Year 8

Yoga

I like yoga because there is always a fun or a nice thing to do. Each yoga lesson feels like a different adventure. One lesson might be in the Sahara Desert, and the next one might be in Antarctica. I would definitely recommend it. It is a great thing to do as a hobby. It is so, so, so good. I love it.
Chloe P, Year 3
Contemporary Dance
Bonnie, Year 5

Exploring New Pursuits
Children at Beaudesert Park School are lucky enough to pursue a plethora of passions and pastimes throughout the school day. From Bushcraft and Ballet to instrumental and LAMDA lessons, every child is encouraged to explore their hobbies and try new things. Who knows if these will become a lifelong hobby, or a career option in their future. Outside of school, Beaudesertians are exploring their individual interests, increasing their appetite for learning and growth mindset opportunities.
Mia – Skiing
While skiing is a popular holiday activity for many of our children, Mia in Year 3 skis competitively with her local club, Western Counties Ski Club. Mia started skiing just before her fifth birthday and, even with a break in her training due to covid, she has been competing in a number of races this year including representing Beaudesert at the National Schools Snowsport Association Race Leagues, where she was the fastest girl in both the U8 and U10 categories. Mia trains twice a week. She competes in the slalom and giant slalom, and has enjoyed skiing in Glenshee and in the Nevis range this year on holiday.
Rosie – Gymnastics

Rosie started doing gymnastics when she was 7 years old, after a friend had started and asked her to join. She practises once a week with Cotswold Gymnastics Club and has recently achieved her Level 5 award. She loves to do flips, and her favourite piece of apparatus is the uneven bars.

Harry – Bee Keeping
Harry in Year 7 has become an avid bee keeper in recent years. The family visited friends who kept bees and decided to try it themselves. They currently have one hive but are hoping to add a second this year. The family keep Buckfast bees, a breed of honey bee which produces over 40 jars of honey a year. On the weekends, Harry goes out to feed the hive if needed, check on the bees’ health, and see if the queen is laying eggs. Harry’s swarm can fluctuate between 5,000 and 60,000 bees in the summer months! Harry is very passionate about bee keeping, as it is good for the planet and he likes the bees.
Henry and Edward – Ice Hockey
Brothers Henry and Edward play ice hockey with the Swindon Wildcats, in their U10 Cubs team. The duo enjoy their ice skating so much, the family turned one of their farm’s barns into a roller hockey arena during lockdown so they could continue to practice.
As part of the U10 cubs, the boys train at least once a week and play in matches every two weeks against teams in Basingstoke, Oxford and Solent.
This year, Henry, who is currently in Year 1, played in his first ice hockey match alongside big brother Edward. Henry won the ‘Spirit of the Game’ medal for his performance.

