Wednesday 29th January 2020
In Art, the students in The Green Room have been using different materials and tools to create fish. The students decided that clay and a range of buttons would work best and I have to agree.
Friday 24th January 2020
The Writer of the Week was awarded to David!
David did two lovely pieces of writing based on an image last week. He used the image to write a descriptive setting. He then used that piece of writing to create a strip poem.
Please could you encourage anyone who shops at Asda in South Shields to ask for a token and drop it into ‘The Beacon Centre’ box.
We are ‘desperately’ trying to give our students the outdoor space they deserve.
Half Term Activity Club
For more information, please contact:
The Beacon Centre – 0191 4546254 (Mr Bowes or Mr Foston)
Mr Bowes on 07949 787726
Email: [email protected]
Young People’s Apprenticeship Event
Monday 10 February – 10am – 2:30pm: Banqueting Suite,
An apprenticeship is a great opportunity for you to earn on the job whilst gaining
recognised qualifications. With a huge variety on offer, completing an apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in your chosen industry.
If you’re considering an apprenticeship and would like to find out more, come along to our
apprenticeship event, where you can:
- Meet with a range of employers
- Get help to apply for apprenticeship vacancies
- Hear from current apprentices about their experiences
Click here for more information.
Parent / Carer Apprenticeship Information Session
Monday 10 February – 5pm: Banqueting Suite
Are you a parent / carer looking to find out more information about apprenticeships? Come
along to the Apprenticeship Information Session to find out about the different types of apprenticeships, routes into apprenticeships, progression opportunities and for a chance to hear from both employers and apprentices.
Click here for more information.
Tuesday 21st January 2020
In The Green Room, students have been learning about where they live in relation to the rest of the country and the world. In science, pupils completed a science experiment where they constructed a homemade compass out of a bowl of water, a pin and a magnet. once magnetised, the pin spins around and points to magnetic north.
Miss Lambert supported Charleigh in learning about the discovery of Tutankhamun. Charleigh really enjoyed the lesson and was very engaged when making a clay model of a Sphinx and a Pyramid.
At the Beacon Centre we believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.
As a school we aim to offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities for learning provided by a range of activities conducted outside the classroom.
Enrichment enables students to develop key skills and the activities that will help to foster them. For all students the aims are:
- Developing self esteem
- Encouraging team-working skills
- Familiarisation with basic tools and fire
- Encouraging relationship building among their peers
As the activities take place outdoors, it is possible that student’s clothes could get dirty.
Please could students bring a change of clothes and footwear to wear for the activities to avoid their school clothes and shoes getting dirty. Depending on the activity and the weather, they may also require a waterproof coat and trousers, warm layers of clothing or wellies.
The days for Enrichment:
Monday – Year 10
Tuesday – KS3a
Wednesday – Year 11
Thursday – KS3b
Monday 20th January 2020
Today in Science, year 10 shared excellent answers on rusting and learning about oxidation.
Monday 20th January 2020
Today in Science, KS3a learned about leaf structure.
Millie was keen to look up more information about leaf shapes on the internet
South Tyneside Project Choice Awareness Event The Project Choice team are holding an information/awareness drop in session to share information about the Supported Internship Programme for young people with learning disabilities/difficulties and/or Autism.
Come along and find out if it is right for you.
The drop in will be held on:
Date: Thursday 30th January 2020
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Ocean Road Community Centre, Ocean Rd, South Shields NE33 2DW
