Beachborough Newsletter: Friday 28th June 2024
Head’s Blog
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin
Franklin’s premise is at the heart of all teaching and learning at Beachborough. That is being told something is fleeting, being taught something is more memorable, but learning something is unforgettable. Active participation and learner-involvement helps the children to build their confidence, cement their skills, and value the views and opinions of others.
No other time in the year exemplifies this best than during Enrichment Week and Sports Day. This years’ theme for Enrichment Week was “A Trip to the Movies!” During the week, the children had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of film, music and dance with activities including making Zoetropes in Tech, Soundtracks in Music, Storyboarding in Art, and Lego Stop Animation with Mr Perronnet. They also enjoyed Disney across the world in Geography, the history of Hollywood and Oscar winners with Mr Sanders, a Harry Potter Maths Challenge, Stunts with the Games Department, Cinema Treats in Food Tech and the famous dances from Musicals on the front lawn with Charlotte Boardman.
The culmination of the week was a film show of the ten films that were written, directed, produced and edited during the week. What a simply brilliant week the children have enjoyed. My enormous thanks go to Mrs Chatfield for organising the event and the tremendous team of teachers who have supported her with their creativity. In addition, I would like to thank Kate Solomon and her team for all their expertise and support, we could not have given the children such a fantastic week without you!
Earlier today, we celebrated Sports Day for Forms III to VIII and spirits were high as the children cheered each other on in their Club colours, while competitors fiercely pitted against each other on the track and field. The day was contested between the four Clubs (Boardman, Carder, Chappell and Sprawson), all the children were able to compete to high levels whilst showing exceptional sportsmanship. It was wonderful for the school community to come together. Many thanks to Mr Usher, and the PE and Games Department for their organisation, and the brilliant Grounds and Maintenance teams for all their help.
Tomorrow is the Midsummer Night’s Ball at Blackpit Brewery, superbly organised by the Beachborough Friends. I look forward to seeing many of you there. On Sunday, we will be heading off to Goodwood for the Gathering of Goblins. I will be supporting the team and look forward to seeing my first Goblin Races.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Simone