Induction Team Building Activities

15th February 2019Neaera Warren

Induction Team Building Activities – February 2019

During the activity week our pupils from induction had a varied timetable consisting of  football, quizzes, cooking, games and music. The week ran with two groups competing against each other.

The groups showed off their team solving/building skills, as well as their artistic skills in learning how to do origami.

The groups planned a BBQ, unfortunately, after attempting to light the BBQ numerous times, they had to give up as the weather was against them. The two groups competed against each other in the kitchen where they applied their cooking skills.

The groups got together towards the end of the week where they participated in guitar playing and singing.

Our induction pupils enjoyed competing against each other, especially in the football completion.

Football competition.

It was a successful week which brought new skills to our pupils.

Goodbye and Good Luck!

15th February 2019Neaera Warren

Today Miss Lee and Miss Pears said their farewells to The Beacon Centre to move onto new experiences.

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for their hard work and dedication and we would like to wish them good luck for the future.

Functional Skills

16th February 2019Neaera Warren

This week some of our year 10 and year 11 pupils have completed their Functional Skills exams in English and Maths.

We look forward to receiving your results soon.

Well done and good luck to all that participated.

Red Nose Day Friday 15th March 2019

15th February 2019Neaera Warren

To raise money for Red Nose Day, one of our secondary pupils has organised a fundraising event at The Beacon Centre Secondary. She has also created posters which she has displayed around the school building to advertise it.  See poster below for more details.

 

Our primary pupils are encouraged to wear something red or dress up in  crazy outfit. Lots of fun activities have been planned including a funny face biscuit competition and a joke telling competition.

Please support us in raising as much as we can with a donation to Comic Relief of £1.

 

As always, your support is appreciated.

Outdoor Education Week

29th January 2019Mr D Gray

Whilst Yr 11 take their mock exams this week, the rest of the school will be participating in a range of offsite activities to places such as Druridge Bay, Breamish Valley, Hamsterley Forest and Bolam Lake. Photos to follow…!

Mental Health Champions Event

23rd January 2019Mr D Gray

A event for professionals to meet to discuss strategies for improving mental health outcomes for young people across South Tyneside.

Date: Wednesday 23rd January 2019

Time: 3:30 – 5:30

Venue: The Beacon Centre, Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA

YEAR 11 MOCK EXAMS WEEK

22nd January 2019Neaera Warren

Year 11 MOCK EXAM Week – Monday 28th January 2019 – Friday 1st February 2019

 

In preparation for GCSEs, our year 11 pupils will be taking MOCK exams.

 

Please have a look at the slides for strategies to deal with Exam Stress.

Preparing Students for Adulthood (PFA)

21st January 2019Neaera Warren

After the Christmas break, for the first two days, secondary students worked in their tutor groups, working on the whole school theme of ‘Preparing for Adulthood’.  Students engaged in a range of activities which focused on the four strands of PFA:

 

  1. Employment
  2. Independence Living
  3. Community Inclusion
  4. Health

 

Students feedback was that they thoroughly enjoyed the event, in particularly a visit from the Army to discuss career opportunities.

 

Keep checking the website for further PFA events.

Army Visits School to Discuss Career Options

21st January 2019Neaera Warren

As part of the school’s careers’ themed event, students were visited by the Army where they learnt about possible career options.  They were given the opportunity to ask questions and even tried on the Army equipment.  Students were shocked at how heavy the kit weighed.