April News

Magistrate Visit

At the end of last term, Magistrate Alvin Shaw visited The Beacon to speak with pupils from Year 6, Zone 2 School Council and the Sixth Form. He covered a wide range of topics, including making positive choices, peer pressure, understanding right and wrong, how courts operate, and life in prison. Pupils listened carefully, engaged in thoughtful discussions, and both asked and answered some excellent questions. Well done to everyone involved!

Life Skills

Pupils have been working hard during their Life Skills sessions and have been making great use of our new DT facilities at our Walmer site. The course has covered a range of practical areas, including:

1. Understanding health and safety when using tools and working in different environments
2. Identifying tools and learning their correct uses
3. Installing a shelf securely and ensuring it is level
4. Repairing minor wall damage
5. Developing painting techniques using brushes, rollers, masking tape, and careful cutting-in

Eastry Class

Last term in Eastry class we were learning all about our colourful world through celebrations like Red Nose Day, Holi and St Patricks Day. We also got to explore some different instruments during music and most of us had a go on the trumpet, flute and violin.