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Issue 62 News Autumn Term - October 2018 International Day Of Peace Headteacher’s Year 9 Football Match Letter Dear Parents, The start of this term has been full of celebrations. Our Year 13 Celebration Event was held at Reids in Billericay in September and was a huge success and a fantastic opportunity to see our Sixth Form leavers one last time and wish them well as they head off on their new adventures at University and the world of work. Our Year 11 Presentation Evening is due to take place on the 6 December and we are all looking forward to celebrating the GCSE successes too. We held the opening of our state of the art 3G pitch last week. We The Year 9 football team were invited were excited to officially open the to play a fixture against Woodlands new facility which was unveiled by School in honour of the International Mark Francois our local MP. We Day of Peace which was on Friday were delighted to welcome back Mr 21 September. Both schools have Hodges for the event, who retired as been involved in the Forget Never Headteacher in 2017. We also held Project - The Somme, which is run our Sports Presentation Evening by the Heritage Society and last week, which was a fantastic commemorates 100 years since the celebration of all the great things our end of the great war. This was the students have achieved throughout latest initiative run by the society to the year, in individual and team sports. promote the legacy for those who We have also had nine students attend sacrificed their lives. the Jack Petchey Awards Evening in The match itself was a close affair Basildon to be presented with their with Woodlands winning 3-2. It was medals, so as you can see we have a much improved performance from had a great deal to be proud of this the Beauchamps team, and we had half term. the chances throughout the game to It has been a great start to the year! level the score up. Both Beauchamps goals were scored by Harrison D. Mr Harper, Headteacher Before the game, a short pledge was made by our team captain, Archie A, to promote the FA respect campaign along side several other pledges being made by students and staff of each school. Report by Mr Leslie Welcome To Our New Year 7 Students - Class Of 2019! Year 7 students have adjusted well but around the school as well. A great and watching since leaving their Primary Schools many of the students are taking part in them grow not and have settled in to the Beauchamps the variety of activities that the school only in stature way of life as if they have always offers and extra-curricular clubs are but in becoming been here. They have made amazing bursting at the seams. confident able first impressions which members of The Year 7 students are a credit to you young people. staff are remarking on; staff are very all, being courteous and polite to staff Mr P Mower, happy with the way students conduct and their peers. I am looking forward Head of Year 7 themselves not only in the classroom to my time as their Head of Year

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On Friday 28 September of Spurs and England legend Jimmy Mr M Harper, Head teacher, said, “We 3G Greaves. would like to thank Mark Francois Pitch was officially unveiled by The benefits of the project are also MP whole-heartedly for opening the Mark Francois, MP for being felt by two of our school’s facility for us and for being part of and Rayleigh. The new facility was grassroots partner clubs, Wickford such a momentous occasion. We made possible thanks to investment Town Youth FC and Royals would also like to extend our thanks from the Premier League & The FA FC. As the pitch has been installed to the Premier League and the FA Facilities Fund, which is delivered by with floodlights, both teams have Facilities Fund for the grant, without the Football Foundation. increased access to train and play whose support the completion of this This is an excellent sporting facility matches, thanks to it being usable project would not have been possible. which will benefit both our local during the evening. With the two “The opening of the 3G AGP pitch is community and students. The partner clubs boasting 62 teams an exciting and unique opportunity facility will allow a wide range of between them, the site will become for both Beauchamps High School sporting activities to be delivered and a hub for increased social cohesion and the local community in general support students in their personal and rising participation rates in and we are thrilled to be at the heart development. The pitch has also physical activity. of it. Grassroots sport plays such a helped us to open the Beauchamps At the entrance to the pitch, we have pivotal role in local communities, Football Academy for Sixth form mounted the Peace Field Declaration creating opportunities for people of students, directed by Danny – a plaque presented by the Managing all ages and backgrounds and we Greaves, a former player and coach Director of the National Children’s look forward to our role at the heart at Southend United FC and the son Alliance working in conjunction with of this.” the Peace Field Project. The plaque commemorates the First World War and is a symbol of peace and of the importance of fair play, and a reminder of how sport can transcend conflict and promote friendship. Beauchamps News Issue 62 4 Year 13 Leavers Celebration Evening

The Beauchamps Sixth Form Year Subject Award Winners For Subject Award Winners For 13 students of 2017-2018 celebrated Achievement: Effort: their successes at A level and BTEC Art and Design/Textiles: Zoe S and Art and Design/Textiles: Carley P at Reid’s in Billericay on Thursday 6 Daisy B and Megan S September. It was a great success, Digital Photography: Tiana T Biology: Daisy B and Max S with students enjoying a delicious dinner before the awards were Biology: Jack S and Melissa T BTEC Business: Joel H and presented by Mr Harper and staff. BTEC Business: Zahra R and George Brooke H Students are about to embark on F Chemistry: Jack S and Cristina various new endeavours – some are Chemistry: Rhys A and Melissa B taking a gap year, some are beginning T Economics: Nicola N an apprenticeship and many are off to Economics: Hannah B English Language and Literature: university in the next couple of weeks. Jamie-Lee C and Ella D It was lovely to see them after the English Language and Literature: summer holidays and to wish them Phoebe C English Literature: Callie C well as they take their next steps! English Literature: Esme R Geography: Ramazan K Report by Miss Brabant Geography: Erin J History: Esme R and Shauna M History: Megan S and Jamie B ICT: Liam C ICT: Phoebe C Law: Phoebe C Law: Ella D Mathematics: Liam C Mathematics: Phoebe C Media Studies: Grace R and Zoe Further Mathematics: Rhys A S Media Studies: Ella D and Lily M Physics: Lewis D and Cristina B Physics: Tom W and Rhys A Psychology: Ben G Psychology: Esme R

Sixth Form Award for Academic Achievement - Mansfield Trophy Hannah B and Rhys A Performance in Vocational Qualification Award Lucy W and James C Award for Attitude to Learning Nicola N and Jamie B Duke of Edinburgh Award Alex R i x t h F o r m N e w s Service to the Community Award

Jamie-Lee C and Jacob H S

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Progressing from Year 7-11 at into a more confident person. There is to debate controversial topics and Beauchamps High School helped a real drive in the Sixth Form on well- join the school’s debate club. I would shape me into an individual full being which has been really beneficial really recommend this course. of aspiration and determination. I to me; this includes our enrichment History has been very diverse; you had clear goals but knew I’d need on Wednesday afternoons where you learn about areas of history which you to be surrounded by dedicated, aren’t allowed to study but instead don’t get the opportunity to lower down passionate and caring teaching participate in something to help with the school. The History department staff who truly knew me, in order to your physical and emotional well- are so passionate about what they succeed. Beauchamps Sixth Form being. I was lucky enough to be teach, and this is infectious. The ticked all the boxes. I did have some selected to be the Sixth Form Head coursework gives you the opportunity doubt and the massive colleges Boy... student voice is an integral part to look into a particular area of history with exceptional buildings of our Sixth Form. We are listened to that attracts your interest: I chose to did draw my attention, but those are and our wishes are generally granted, study Mao’s China. only four walls; what really counts are as long as they are reasonable. Drama is a breath of fresh air from the the people inside those four walls. The Sixth Form Christmas revue is intense academic levels of my other I’m confident that undoubtedly there always a comical experience to be a subject and I love the level of topics isn’t another local sixth form/college part of and I would encourage new we explore. We have the opportunity with the level of attention and nurture students to get involved. to view lots of live theatre and both the you receive at here. You will honestly You are given a teacher mentor who drama teachers are invested in every need all the support you can get, becomes a person you can trust, one of their students. I’ve gained lots considering the difficulty of A-levels this allows you to offload and receive of confidence and transferable skills and BTEC equivalents. Beauchamps advice from them which is tailored from this have this support in abundance! Take to your own wants and needs. The subject. advantage of looking at what they senior leadership team are extremely Alfie A, have to offer at every opportunity you approachable and never too busy to Head get, to see if it’s for you, especially answer any queries. Boy - open evenings and also our new With regards to the subjects I take; Studying subject talks we will have on offer this Law is so interesting, and the lessons A Level year. are so well presented, my progress is Drama, I’ve really enjoyed the more mature constantly monitored in this subject; Law, level of study. The free periods are Mrs Mower never allows for any of History great as you can catch up on work and us to struggle and strives to provide get additional things completed. us with every opportunity to achieve. I have found you are treated as The subject is so vast but for me I a young adult by the teachers love learning about the criminal side which is nice and helps you grow of law. You also have the opportunity

Like every student finishing and is harder than I thought it would applied throughout the rest of your Year 11, I faced the dilemma of be. The teaching style is different life. Beauchamps really installs that what to do next in my academic so be prepared for a dramatic shift in you from day one, because if you career. I had been very happy but if you apply your mind to the don’t work hard for your grades you’re at Beauchamps but was keen to independent learning everything not going to get them. It’s not a walk in explore all options to decide what quickly falls into place. Being a the park but it’s worth it. smaller year group, everyone knows was best for me. After going away Grace L, Head Girl - Studying each other and everyone faces the and researching other colleges A Level French, Media, Geography and apprenticeships I decided same struggles so there’s no worry that Beauchamps High school in feeling like an outsider. Even Sixth Form was the best option. I if you get really stressed under a knew the school and the teachers large workload, there is definitely and I knew I would get settled in somebody who has experienced quickly. I wouldn’t have to worry the same feeling and can help you about finding my way around and out. There’s always a solution to any impressing new teachers. problem that you have. Overall, I have enjoyed being at Beauchamps The Sixth Form has a great Sixth Form because it’s a support system and all of the comfortable transition into the next i x t h F o r m N e w s teachers try amazingly hard to step in life whether that’s in a job or help us in any way. Sixth Form at uni. It’s beneficial for creating a S has not been an easy experience sense of independence that can be

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I first found the decision of choosing the Sixth Form I started to believe in be all exams. However, choosing a whether or not to go to Sixth Form myself and thought that maybe this BTEC course meant that most of it extremely difficult as my friends made was the right route to take. is coursework - far better for me as the choice to go to college, but I was Since studying Business BTEC learning lots of content and putting it concerned college was not going to here I have found the teachers very into one exam at the end of the year be the best career route for me. I am supportive; this helped me at the was not something I was very good grateful for having my opportunity at beginning of Year 12 when I wasn’t at. Overall, I’ve enjoyed the Business Beauchamps Sixth Form because it sure if it was the right choice for me. course as it isn’t all theory; the course leaves me with a little more free time, If it wasn’t for the teachers, I may offers lots of real life skills and practical allowing me to have a part time job. not have stayed at Beauchamps skills that will help me in the future. The thing that attracted me to the Sixth for the two years. I’m glad that I Daisy L - Studying BTEC Business Form here was that I was already stayed here as I’ve since grown and familiar with the surroundings, which started to believe in myself and I am meant I didn’t have to take time to now considering university which is adapt to a new area; it also I meant I something I never thought I would be didn’t have to adapt to new staff and able to do. new ways of teaching. I really liked As most of my friends went to college the support from the teachers I had in I was worried I may not make new lower school and I was worried that friends, however I made new friends it wouldn’t be the same if I went to who have supported me throughout college. my course. I was worried about my I still hadn’t decided until I collected GCSE grades as exams are not my my GCSEs in August; when I saw strongest point; this initially put me off that I had got the grades to get into the Sixth Form as I thought it would

I chose to study at Beauchamps to go for help, whether it be your promised support, superb resources Sixth Form because I knew that I was mentor, a subject teacher or a fellow and teaching, great opportunities, and guaranteed excellent teaching and student. Additionally, there are many most importantly, an enjoyable time support whilst studying for A Levels. extracurricular activities available to whist studying. Already knowing the school well you as a way to enhance your skills Francesca M - Studying A Level makes the transition from GCSE to A outside of A Levels, such as the EPQ English Language and Literature, Level much easier – you don’t have or Duke of Edinburgh Award, which History, Psychology to worry about finding your classes are great to discuss on your personal for example! I enjoy the small class statement or CV! sizes because it provides you with the I chose to study English, Psychology opportunity to discuss topics one-on- and History at A Level, all of which are one with your teacher, which means well taught, interesting and intensive. you are less likely to leave class My particular favourite is English unsure about something. A huge because of the texts you study. Few benefit that comes with Sixth Form is other Sixth Forms study these exciting the mentor system, you are assigned and intriguing texts, which is what a member of staff who helps you makes English A Level at Sixth form with many aspects of Sixth Form life, so unique. from your UCAS application to any Choosing to study at Beauchamps minor concerns you may have. This Sixth Form means that you are means you always have somewhere

Beauchamps Sixth Form was top of my year. The Sixth Form, being relatively resources available make the A-level list when deciding on my future post small compared to other colleges and experience more enjoyable and GCSE’s due to the great reputation sixth forms in the area, results in a manageable. Although the academic the sixth form has for producing more individual approach of learning side of A-levels is very important, fantastic A-Level results. Having been with the smaller class sizes creating a the sixth form provides a variety of a pupil of Beauchamps since Year 7, it more personal atmosphere. different non-academic outlets to has allowed myself to develop a good A-levels can be demanding (from get involved with including: sports relationship with teachers within the personal experience studying and charity events. A highlight of school: this has only grown in strength Biology, Chemistry and Maths) but, my Sixth Form experience, one of since entering the Sixth Form last the endless amount of support and many, was completing my silver Duke 7 Beauchamps News Issue 62 Why Choose Beauchamps Sixth Form?

of Edinburgh Award. The overall Being a member of Beauchamps Maths, Chemistry experience was very memorable Sixth Form has not only enhanced and rewarding, despite having to my academic skills, but I have also camp and walk in heavy rain! In developed and gained a variety of addition, I was very fortunate to be different skills that I didn’t think I chosen by the school to participate would. The Sixth Form’s teaching and in a programme which enabled me societies available have now put me to study in Cambridge for five days. into a good position to get into one This was a very unique experience of my top universities and I would and this programme, along with the very much recommend applying to Duke of Edinburgh scheme, is one Beauchamps Sixth Form to any Year that many sixth forms are not able to 11 pupil! offer to their students. Oliver B - Studying A Level Biology, Healthy Relationship Lessons Year 9 Students On the 25 and 28 September the "Cycle of Abuse" and Steve Parker from Essex Police told that on average a and Fire Services once again victim will experience visited the school to deliver a very 26 occasions of abuse informative presentation on Healthy before seeking support Relationships. Every student in or reporting the abuse. year 9 saw the presentation which Students learned that not covered topics such as consent, all abuse is of a physical domestic abuse, healthy/unhealthy nature and that emotional relationships. Students were given abuse in relationships is advice and information on how also a major issue in this to spot the signs of an unhealthy county. relationship and given advice of Report by Mr Windeatt what to do if they were ever in such a relationship. They were shown Bagatelle Park French Department Trip On 16 July, the French department invited Year 9 students on a day trip to Bagatelle Theme Park, in France. We had a very early start and left school at 6am. We travelled by coach and ferry and spent the day in the theme a five day trip over the October half park. The trip was a success, with term. students and staff having a great time. We look forward to offering this trip again in the future. The next trip Report by Mrs E Nathan on the French Department's agenda is the Normandy trip, which will be Beauchamps News Issue 62 8 Beauchamps High School Teaching Awards 2018 - As Voted By You!

Most Creative Teacher

Lower School - Upper School - Miss Moore Mr Dambrine

Most Inspirational Teacher

Lower School - Upper School - Mr T Byford Miss Cooper

Most Supportive Teacher

Lower School - Upper School - Mr Joynes Mrs Larson

Congratulations also goes to our Highly Commended winners; Mr Beedham, Miss Leahy and Mr R Byford (Most Creative), Miss Cooper, Mr R Byford, Mr Leslie and Mrs Larson (Most Inspirational) and Mr T Byford and Mr Ambrose (Most Supportive).

9 Beauchamps News Issue 62 Sports Presentation Evening On Thursday 4 October, Beauchamps High School celebrated a fantastic year of sporting achievements at our Sports Presentation Awards Evening. Students were recognised for their achievements as individual competitors and as members of a team and together we celebrated their hard work, dedication and motivation to pursue excellence within sport. Congratulations to all the winners!

Team Awards

Year 7 Boys Football District Cup Jack G, MJ B, Sam D, Lucas E, Runners Up 17/18: Ben C, Tom Harvey S, Max H, Kenny C, Jack O, C, Jaiden S, Clayton C, Harvey H, Will H Owen M, Harry L, Ewan D, Miller P, Year 9 Under 14 Boys Futsal Team, Aston A, Sam H, Owen W, Paul S, Champions and Essex of England Oliver H Regional Finalists 17/18: Sam M, Year 7 Netball Team, Runners Charlie S, Max H, Tom M, Kenny C, Up District Netball Rally: Macie Harvey S, Tom W W, Grace K, Francesca M, Pixie Year 9 District Basketball A, Rosa T, Alexandra B, Maddie O, Champions: Kenny C, Tom M, Sky L Sam M, Harvey S, Max H, Eden S, Year 7 District Cross Country Cameron K, MJ B Year Group Champions 17/18: Year 10 District Rounder’s Miller P, Oliver H, Owen M, Ewan Runners Up 17/18: Terri L, Ellie W, D, Jaiden S, Harry L, Ben W, Luke Charlotte M, Beth E, Molly C, Caitlin C, Lloyd T, Tom C, Harry D, Kayla L, Yasmin S, Sian D, Emily B, Pat P, S, Millie C, True A, Reyes H, Carly Grace C W, Francesca M, Charlotte M, Holly R, Harriet M Year 7 District Cross Country Champion 2017: Millie C Year 7/8 District Rounder’s Champions 17/18: Maddie O, Senior Athletics National Regional Lauren H, Emily P, Grace M, Finalists: Alfie A, Lewis G, Kenny C, Sophia L, Freya W, Mia A, Holly Jack O, Ethan H, Cameron B, Ryan F, Macie W, Ashlea M, Emily R, C, Harry R, Harvey S, Cameron W, Jasmine S, Angel C, Jenna J, Tom M, Aaron H, Sam H, Charlie S, Jennifer B, Emily H, Elsie C, Amy Ryan S, Miki D, James D F, Emily S, Elise C, Latisha M, Hannah F, Georgia M, Emily S Senior Futsal Under 16 Area Champions and Essex Cup Finalists 17/18: Taylor A, Byron H, Liam W, Bradley N, Guy N, Callum B, Lewis B, Shemarie P Under 14 Gymnastics District Champions: Lucie C, Elise C, Zowie D, Ruby C, Jasmine S Year 9 Essex Cup Under 14 Champions:

. E D e p a r t m n Sam M, Jake W, Tom Merritt, Aaron H, Charlie S, Charlie A, P

Beauchamps News Issue 62 10 Sports Presentation Evening (Football), Harvey S (Futsal), Ella W Individual and Tate A (Cross Country), Eden S (Basketball), Brooke C and Charlie S Awards (Athletics), Emily T (Rounders), Tom Best Overall Performance in KS4: M (Cricket) Leah R Year 10/11: Beth E (Netball), Cameron Outstanding Contribution to PE: W (Football), Guy N (Futsal), Terri Tom R L and Cameron B (Cross Country), District Swimming Gala 2018: Katie G and Ethan H (Athletics), Grace Coombes (Rounders) Millie C - District Champion Individual Medley (Year 7) Sophie J - District Champion and new Sports Personality of the Year: record holder for Individual Medley Year 7 Winner: Millie C (Year 8) Year 7 nominees: Miller P and Owen James S - District Champion in M Backstroke and Individual Medley Year 8 Winner: Sophie J (Year 9) Year 8 nominees: Hannah F and Amy Jessica K - District Champion and F new record holder in Breaststroke Year 9 Winner: Charlie S (Year 9) Year 9 nominees: Sam M and Rosie C District Athletics 17/18: Year 10/11 Winner: Cameron W Millie C - District Champion in 1500m (Year 7) Year 11 nominees: Liam W and Frankie B Miller P - District Champion in 1500m (Year 7) Georgia C - District Champion Javelin Team of the Year Nominations: (Year 9) Year 7 Cross Country Team Charlie S - District Champion in Triple Intermediate Boys Athletics Team Jump (Year 9) Year 9 Football Team Sam S - District Champion in Discus (Year 10) Contribution to School Clubs: Maddie O and Owen M (Year 7) Emily H and Jack C (Year 8) Ella W and Max H (Year 9) Ellie W and Alfie A (Year 10) Sportmanship Awards: Jenna J and Ben C (Year 7) Elsie C and Harry J (Year 8) Ella W and Sam M (Year 9) Ellie W and Harry R (Year 10) Georgia S and Lewis B (Year 11) Teachers Player of the Year: Year 7: Grace K (Netball), Harry L (Football), Paul S (Rugby), Charlee T and Harvey H (Basketball), Millie C and Miller P (Cross Country), Millie C and Alpha B (Athletics), Lauren H (Rounders) Year 8: Elsie C (Netball), Archie A (Football), Nicky A (Basketball), Sophie J and Elliott H (Cross Country), Latisha M and Ryan D (Athletics), Emily H (Rounders) Year 9: Rosie C (Netball), Kenny C

11 Beauchamps News Issue 62 Together Sports News Everyone Year 10 Netball Winners Achieves More A great big well done and Well done to all the congratulations to our Year 10 team: Netball Team who played against Charlotte W The Bromfords School on the 27 Rosie C September. Isobel C All girls played extremely well resulting Emma G in a victory win of 10 - 7. Ella W Anna G was awarded player of the match for her play during the game in Anna G addition to an amazing shot from the Emily T edge of the circle in the fourth quarter. Sports For Champions On Tuesday 2 October we were delighted to welcome a double Olympian into school to speak to our GCSE PE students. Montell Douglas, the first woman ever to represent Team GB at both a summer and winter Olympics, visited us to deliver a fitness circuit training session to over 100 Year 9, 10 and 11 students, all of whom are studying Physical Education as part of their chosen qualifications. Montell is the former British record holder over 100m, also winning the European Cup Gold in the Bobsleigh event and making the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olympic Team. The students enjoyed participating in an energetic range of activities to fully test their agility and skills. Montell then spoke to the students about the importance of resilience and working hard, even when faced with barriers in life, and the need to always follow their dreams. All students had been busy raising money for charity in advance of the afternoon, and the students who raised the most money for the Sport for Champions cause were then given the opportunity to have their photograph taken with Montell! An amazing total of £425 was raised. Students Cameron, Sian and Callum from Year 11 said, “It certainly was an inspiring afternoon – we were tremendously privileged to meet such an empowering individual and it’s really given us something to think about.”

Beauchamps News Issue 62 12 Computer Workshop Year 7 students and Parents The Computer Science Department session! had a great start to the year with the The feedback Year 7 SNAP programming workshops from parents held on 13 and 27 September. The was extremely sessions are designed to introduce positive and they parents and students to some of seemed to enjoy the programming concepts covered it as much as during Year 7 in the Computer Science their children. department. All the attendees had great fun designing and building their own space invaders game with some Report by Mrs J great creativity and different takes on Ritchin the old classic. We had a fantastic response to our letter with 39 students and their parents turning up to the first session, and a fully booked second

Wickford Carnival Carnival Queen! As carnival queen, I visit many very expensive to put on the carnival different carnivals throughout the so my court and I try to raise as much year in Essex whilst collecting money as we can! Each year in October, for several different charities. This an interview takes place for people is my second year doing carnival wishing to join the court as carnival and my first year as queen and I queen or princess. I would love to see love everything about it. I also go many people apply this year! Next to dances hosted by other courts in year is the 100th year of Wickford Essex with my princess and rosebud. Carnival and we are planning for it to On the weeks leading up to carnival be better than ever. day my court and I sell programmes Report by Katie E, Wickford Carnival all over Wickford and the money is Queen used to keep the carnival going; it is Teen Cancer Talk Year 10 and 11 Morwenna McNeil from the Teenage Cancer trust came to speak with all the Year 10 and Year 11 students. Her excellent presentation covered many topics that are often very difficult, but so important, to discuss. Students were given information on healthy lifestyles, types of cancer, types of treatment and the importance of self checking. Morwenna will return in October to speak with the Sixth Form. 13 Beauchamps News Issue 62 Our Achievements and Successes Let’s Shout About Our Students and Staff! Students Do Good Deeds “The Time Is Always Right To Do The Right Thing” M. Luther King Jr Congratulations to Youmna H in Thank you to everyone who took part Year 11 who handed in a wallet. in our annual Jeans for Genes Day, She then spotted a student wearing jeans to looking for something and brought school in return him to Student Reception as she for a donation to rightly thought he was the owner the charity. An of the wallet. amazing £1,917 was raised. Well Congratulations to Kai W in Year done all. 11 who handed in a debit card he found.

Congratulations to Rosie R, Daniella O, Demi K, and Latisha M in Year 9 who handed in a credit card that they found on their way to school.

Charity Fundraising Supporting our local community and beyond Well done to Mrs Hollywell who Society. walked 50K for the Thames Path Report by Miss Mallows Challenge on Saturday. All in effort to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society, who do amazing work supporting both sufferers and their families to help them through this awful disease. We are incredibly proud of Mrs Hollywell and her two friends, the ‘Wickford Walkers’ who have raised almost £2000 for the Alzheimer’s

Jack Petchey Awards: On During the Thursday 20 September, I had the event nine past privilege of attending 'The Jack and present A c h i e v m n t s & G o d D Petchey Awards Presentation Beauchamps

, Evening' held to celebrate the students were achievements of young people at presented with a The Towngate Theatre in Basildon. boxed medallion The Jack Petchey Foundation in recognition of awards monthly grants of £250 to their achievements many schools and clubs throughout at school. These London and the South East. students were: Nominated students award their Ellie W, Sid N, grant to the department of their Dylan M, Aimee M, choice. Departments in turn spend Phoebe C, Josh M, the grant on equipment or facilities Bethany W, Bob that will further the opportunities for M(former student), the students. Tom R (former student) Report by Mr P Mower o m u n i t y Beauchamps News Issue 62 14 C Our Achievements and Successes Let’s Shout About Our Students and Staff! Macmillan Coffee Mornings for for the Macmillan Cancer Support. supported them with their Macmillan Macmillan Cancer Support An amazing £108.42 was raised, for Coffee Morning on 4 October. Congratulations to our year 10 and Macmillan Cancer Support; well done students who took part in Macmillan to all who participated. Coffee Mornings at school on 28 September and devoted their break and lunch time to selling as many cakes Also well done to the Year 10 CoPE as possible to students, and to everyone who raise money

Head Boy and Head Girl So far this year This September has been a busy peers and I think public speaking is a I wish everyone good luck in the month for everyone – adjusting to the challenge for most people. However, upcoming year and it’s been a great new classrooms, year seven students I’ve taken away from this great start – enjoy the break! settling in, and new timetables. experience a life lesson that’s given Report by Eleanor M - Head Girl For year eleven students we had me much more confidence. interviews in which a local business Nerves are building for everyone as owner would come in and ask we approach upcoming changes; I’m questions about our CVs and personal excited to be attending and helping statements. I think everyone found this out with mentoring and revision really helpful as it is great preparation sessions in music and other subjects. for the college or apprenticeship My advice to everyone would be start interviews many will be facing soon. preparing early in order to feel more In addition, Cameron and I spoke to confident later down the line. the year 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 students Being Head Girl so far has included about a person that inspired us attending meetings, speaking in in morning assemblies. This was assemblies, and planning events; something that was both extremely experiences I’d say have been challenging but also rewarding as important in learning lessons and how it was the first time speaking to my to plan and speak out with purpose.

My experience as Head Boy so far little to no issues. this year has been amazing, I’ve I would like to encourage students I’m looking forward to seeing what we felt a great level of pride in this role this year to get involved in the wide can achieve this year and encourage always trying to be a role model to spread of extra-curricular activities everyone to combine the hard work! my peers. Just from the chances available at the school and look out Report by Cameron W - Head Boy of public speaking I’ve been given for the upcoming activities we are this year so far, my confidence has planning to have an offer later on this shot up significantly. For example, year. The school has loved the new recently Eleanor and I had to prepare astroturf facility and it has opened up a speech on our inspirations and how a big door for our PE department as they use their voice in society as will the brand new gym facility that we’re encouraging the idea of using we’re looking forward to opening for your voice whenever you get the use. chance. I would also like to thank all the The start of this year has run very prefects and senior prefects for doing well and the year 7 students have a fantastic job so far, fulfilling all their settled in wonderfully. The students duties and setting great examples for have integrated very smoothly into all of the younger students to look up the Beauchamps community with to.

15 Beauchamps News Issue 62 “Education is a once in a lifetime opportunity to open children’s hearts and minds to the unbelievable wonder of the universe.” Sir Anthony Seldon Brainteaser Challenge 101 - 102 = 1 Move only one number to make this correct. Please submit y our entry to Mr Symes in LP1 by Monday 20 November 2018, remembering to include your name and tutor group. All correct entries will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win Love To Shop vouchers.

PROSPECTIVE YEAR 7 STUDENTS Contact Information OPEN WEEKS Could parents/guardians please ensure that the school is informed by letter of any change to contact phone Monday 1 October 2018 - Tuesday 16 October 2018 numbers, home addresses or email details via Student Please call the school to make an appointment Reception. We aim to respond to any queries and/or complaints OPEN EVENING within three working days and respond to telephone calls Wednesday 17 October 2018 6pm-9pm with within five rings during the normal school day. Headteacher’s Speech at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm Dates For Your Diary No appointments necessary The Autumn half term holiday runs from Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October. The Autumn term ends on Tuesday 18 December. Contract Work Students will return for Spring term on Thursday 3 January 2019. In order to maintain the school’s services we have Inset Days for the coming year are: to periodically employ various contractors, such as Friday 19 October 2018, Wednesday 19 builders, electricians, plumbers, carpet fitters etc. Three December 2018 and Wednesday 24 July quotations are always sought and we accept the tender 2019 we consider best value for money. If you would like to be considered for any future contract work please contact Mrs H Frost at the school Finance office to have your details put on our files. Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive Wickford Future Issues Of Beauchamps News SS11 8LY If you have any information which you feel should Phone: 01268 735466 be featured in future editions of the Beauchamps Fax: 01268 570981 Newsletter, please contact us on: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.beauchampshighschool.co.uk

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