Beauchamps News Issue 53

Summer Term - July 2017

Summer Production Little Shop Of Horrors

Headteacher’s LetterDear Parents,So the time of my retirement is fast approaching! I joined Beauchamps Grant Maintained School , as it was then known, in 1995 when there were only around 400 students on role. How things have changed since then! There are now 1261 students , the school is over-subscribed and there have been two “Good” and two “Outstanding” Ofsted inspections along the way. I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to be the Deputy Head and, since 2009, the Headteacher of such a fantastic school community. It has been a privilege to help shape the lives and futures of both thousands of students and hundreds of staff during that time. It has also been an extremely satisfying and rewarding part of my career.I am proud of all that the students have achieved both academically and in the extra-curricular, with many winning local, regional and national acclaim. I am equally proud of all that the staff [teaching and non-teaching]

This year, the Drama and Music departments put

on a fantastic production of Little Shop of Horrors with an outstanding cast of students from Years 7 to 10. The talented actors and singers were amazing and received a standing ovation at the end of both nights. The impressive live orchestra added

an extra special touch and were truly fantastic. Our Chair of Governors, Mrs Beauchamp said it was comparable to shows she had seen in London.Thank you to Mrs Simpson, Mrs Webb and Mr Byford for all of their hard work putting the show together, and to the Art Department for their help with stage design.

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have achieved and the tremendous commitment they have shown. The support I have received from the parents, the Friends of Beauchamps, the governors and the community has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated. It is all of this that makes Beauchamps High School the “Outstanding” community it is.I can now retire after 40 years of teaching, knowing that the school is in the very capable hands of Mr Harper . I wish him all the best for the future and look forward to hearing of further successes of the school , as I enter enthusiastically into a new phase of life. Mr Hodges, Headteacher

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Ford Higher Apprenticeship Challenge Ford Dunton

This year our Year 10 students entered the annual Ford Higher Apprenticeship Challenge at Ford Dunton. We had two teams of ten students who entered the competition. They were tasked with designing, building, testing and improving a model car which had its own mechanical braking system. Teams were also expected to produce a digital experience which would show the design process, materials used and costings. This was a competition which

Beauchamps had won the two previous years, so the pressure was on. After a dramatic four week turn around, our teams were ready to compete in the competition against other schools from the local area. Points were awarded for the engineering side and IT side of the competition. Students were also given the opportunity to take a tour of the site and see many different areas within the Ford organisation. This has inspired some of our students to look at apprenticeships in the future.

After a hard fought contest, both of our teams came up just short of winning the competition but only by a very small margin. The eventual winners were Bromfords. Great credit must go to our students for working so hard in this four week period. Also thank you to Mr De Wet for all of his help; this project would not have been completed on time without his great guidance and support.Report by Mr Barnett

Chelmsford Engineering Society Big Bang Fair Competition

On the 28 of June Mr De Wet took five of his GCSE Product Design students; Keavy H, Ross T, Kayley H, Harry G and Harry H, to the Chelmsford Engineering Society and Big Bang Fair Competition. The competition is aimed at attracting more young people into the Engineering sector and to celebrate the work that they have done during the course of their studies. Students have to answer questions about their projects and also present

their work to a panel of judges from the Engineering Society. There were one hundred and eighty students from across Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire competing this year. Our students managed to win three awards and have been invited to a celebration evening that will be held at Anglia Ruskin University on the 19 of July where they will find out what awards they they have won. Our students were amazing ambassadors for the school and were commended for their excellent work. It was fantastic to see that the work we do in Design Technology measures up to, and in some cases exceeds, many other schools in Essex.Congratulations to Keavy, whose project was voted for by all the entrants as the second best project in the competition. A great achievement.We look forward to bringing you more news following the award ceremony next week.Report by Mr De Wet

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‘A Whole New World’ At Aladdin Prince Edward Theatre

On Thursday 29 June, twenty-one Year 12 students embarked on their qualifying expedition to gain their Silver Duke of Edinburgh award. Over the course of 3 days they travelled around 45km from the west side of the New Forest to the East, camping in between.The first night gave everyone a chance to rest up for a full days walking on Friday. They were lucky with the weather; only a little drizzly rain to start before brightening up. All managed to set off on time and in

the right direction! No one admitted to getting lost and they all made it to the next camp successfully.The second night started off well; the campsite appeared to be

lovely although rather on the large size, an atmosphere which mirrored that described in the Harry Potter books during the Quidditch World Cup Festival. Lots of families had driven down for a weekend away for various reasons, lots of birthdays with bunting and balloons – it was lovely! Unfortunately, some visitors from the continent got a little carried away and started a bit of a sing-song at 10.30pm when we were all quiet and ready to sleep! Not as much rest

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award New Forest Final Expedition

was gained at this camp site! In the morning though, even with sleepy heads, all managed to set off with smiles as well as backpacks ready for the next journey. This second day was a little brighter and most managed to discover groups of New Forest ponies and horses along their routes.The third night was a lot more peaceful, thankfully! (Apart from a small-ish invasion by free roaming cows!) However, once they realised we weren’t going anywhere, they decided to find an alternative field to rest in for the night. The final day saw more sunshine and heat which made things a little more difficult for groups making their way to Beaulieu Motor Museum at the final pick up point to go home. Fortunately, all managed to successfully ‘pass’ the expedition section by the end of the day. Well done all!!! Report by Miss Evans

Brought to theatrical life by the legendary Disney creative team, the brand new Broadway musical ALADDIN at the Prince Edward Theatre swept Beauchamps High School into a world full of beauty, fun and breath-taking spectacles. Twenty students from Years 7 to 10 enjoyed the classic hit film on Broadway, brought to life on stage by the producer of The Lion King.

James in Year 9 said “I think that the play was amazing and everyone performed very well, especially the genie.”Frankie in Year 9 said, “I really enjoyed the trip; the performance was amazing, especially the magic carpet.” Cameron in Year 9 said, “Outstanding is an under-statement, the play was amazing and the characters were perfect.” Belo in Year 7 said “The trip was very good and I really enjoyed the play. I would like to thank the school for taking me as this was my first live performance.” The students were exceptionally

well behaved and Mr Farrugia & Mrs Pepper were extremely impressed with their enthusiasm and energy throughout the evening. Mr Farrugia, had received funding for the trip from the Jack Petchey Foundation following his nomination for a teaching award. A huge well done to all the students on the trip for their hard work this year. Report by Mr Farrugia

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On the 22nd June the Year 10 GCSE Drama students performed their Component 1 pieces to an audience of parents. The students were influenced by Brecht and developed some really sophisticated ideas at a very high standard. Well done to all those involved. Report by Mrs Simpson

GCSE Drama Brecht Inspired Performance To Parents

To promote literacy outside of school, the Year 7’s and 8’s were asked to write a 200 word story over the Summer half-term holiday. There were a lot of fantastic entries and it is clear that we have some talented writers at Beauchamps High School. The winners of the Summer Literacy Competition are: Zach H, Joshua M and Kensy C. A big congratulations to our winning writers! Report by Miss J Cooper

Summer Literacy Competition Lower School Literacy

On 27 May students from Years 7, 8 and 9 attended a three day residential visit to Hatfield Woods to learn bush craft skills whilst building on team work abilities. The three days were led by The Bushcraft Company who

delivered a fantastic array of activities and food! Over the three days, students learned an array of bush craft skills which were delivered in workshops. Lots of

fun and games were carried out each day, i n c l u d i n g a student f a v o u r i t e , Predator! In this game students hid in the overgrowth trying to make it back to base without being spotted – endless fun was had playing this game! Students were also taught how to create

fire safely, along with other camp craft skills such as shelter building. The Bushcraft Company had built a variety of shelters which the students were able to see and then use these ideas and skills to build their own shelters. Unfortunately, due to poor weather, they were not allowed to stay in their shelters overnight.The experience also saw the students learn how to skin a rabbit and butcher it in a way that it could be eaten. Some very brave students then worked in groups to put their skills into practice and successfully skinned and butchered a number of rabbits! They were also treated to a demonstration of panassing a salmon!During the three days The Bushcraft Company also provided a first aid workshop where students learned a variety of life saving skills which they put into practice one afternoon very successfully in an exciting realistic role play activity! (Unfortunately this activity needs to be kept a secret, so

Bushcraft Skills� Students�Discover�Their�Wild�Side�In�Hatfield�Forest

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BrainteaserChallenge

Some bacteria in a bowl divide themselves every minute in two equal parts that are the same size as the original bacteria, and which also divide the next minute and so on. The bowl in which this is occurring is full at twelve P.M.When was it half full?Please submit your entry to Mr Symes in the LP1 by Monday 25 September 2017, 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.

The winner of the May Brainteaser is Sasha P in Year 9 who correctly answered: There are two swans in front of a swan, two swans behind a swan, and one in the middle.How many swans are there?The answer was three swans.

Book IllustratorsArt Club

This half-term the Literacy team launched a new iniative – Breakfast with Boys. Year 7 and 8 students were invited to read with their parents over breakfast. The aim of the initative is to encourage our male students to read more often, both in school and at home. It was a lovely reading hour and the food was enjoyed by all!

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as not to spoil the surprise for future groups!)On our final day students got to take part in group activities which included archery and team building skills. Hopefully, next year we will be just as fortunate with the weather and the fantastic student behaviour experienced on this trip.Report by Miss Evans

Report by Miss J Cooper

Kitty C, Figgy C, Oscar J, Codie T, Grace G, Holly F, Maddie C, Jenna L and Eleanor M have been attending an after school workshop in Book Illustration, run by Mrs Frith. During the 6 week course they learnt how to generate ideas by creating large mood boards, developing their ideas in to a final design and then editing them in Photoshop.The students were designing front covers for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Here are a few of their finished pieces, the rest of the work will be on show in the school in September.

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Beauchamps High School Prom Thursday 12 July

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Amazing results were achieved at the lower school District Athletics competition in June, with Beauchamps finishing 3rd overall after combining the results from the lower school and upper school competitions. This is the highest we have ever placed in the District Athletics! We had a number of fantastic individual performances, including eight District Champions over nine disciplines!Individual District ChampionsYear 8 Boys - Tom M - 300m Year 9 Boys - Cameron B - 200m Year 10 Boys - Sam S - Discus Year 11 Boys - Ben O - 100m Year 7 Girls - Latisha M High - Jump Year�8�Girls�-�Mia�R�-�200m�Year 8 Girls - Ella W - Long Jump Year 11 Girls - Ellie C - 800m and Triple Jump

The final overall results were:1st - Woodlands 2nd - Mayflower 3rd - Beauchamps4th - De La Salle 5th - Billericay 6th - Bromfords 7th - James Hornsby8th - Basildon Academy Huge congratulations to all the students who took part and represented the school. The P.E. department is extremely proud of you.

Well done to the five students who

represented our school at the Essex Schools Athletics Championships last month. Ben O came 6th in Essex running the 100m. He ran a very convincing heat in which he won in 12.42 seconds meaning that he qualified for the final. He ran extremely well to finish 6th best in Essex against some very strong competition.

Tom�R�came�3rd�in�Essex running the 1500m steeple chase. He ran a strong race to finish 3rd, only 25m behind 1st and 2nd place. Sam S came 5th in Essex in discus. He managed to throw an impressive 28m in the discus event into a strong wind, and performed very well. Sam H came 9th in Essex in javelin. He was very pleased with throwing a new personal best of over 33m in the javelin event. Without the wind this

U16�East�Of�England�Runners�Up!On Sunday 4 June, Beauchamps U16 Futsal team achieved 2nd place in the Eastern region Futsal finals at the Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park. Having won the Essex competition, we went on to represent the County against four other County representatives. Beauchamps were the only school represented as the other Counties fielded Futsal club sides, who compete on a weekly basis. Nevertheless, had lady luck been on our side, this could have had a

different outcome. Futsal is won and lost on fine margins, and this really was the case. The boys have been on an incredible journey throughout this competition and although we all felt a bit deflated initially, the effort, commitment and attitude shown by the boys is commendable. They have given it their all, and we should be very proud of them, I will certainly miss them. Report by Mr LeslieResults were:Beauchamps 3 vs Futsal Club UK 1 (Lodge 2, Gregory)

Beauchamps 1 vs AFC Dunstable 2 (Lodge)Beauchamps 1 vs Peterborough United 1 (Dooley)Beauchamps 3 vs St Neots Town 1 (Lodge, Gregory, Dunn)Beauchamps lost out by 1 point to winners AFC Dunstable.

could have been even better. Ethan� H� finished�6th in his heat of the 80m hurdles. Running into a strong head wind, Ethan battled to finish 6th in his heat against some fierce competition. Unfortunately he did not qualify for the final.

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After weeks of intense hard work, six of our Year 8 students, William H, Charlie H, Thomas H and Nathan W, Reece D and Ishkaar D made their way to Birmingham NEC on Tuesday 4 July to pitch against 180 schools across the UK at the National Enterprise Finals. On arrival, the boys were extremely excited to receive lots of stationery from Ryman stationery company, the founders

of the event. After more than six hours of rehearsing their pitch, it was time to enter the judging room. Nervous and excited, the boys delivered a strong pitch for their attraction ‘Project Galactica’ to launch in Thorpe Park as a prequel to the Galactica ride at Alton Towers. The boys had created outstanding resources with visual graphics far beyond what was expected of them. Unfortunately competition was fierce and they were unable to proceed to the final round of presenting to Theo Paphitis himself, however, they did win a large box of sweets through guessing how many there were and being the closest with a guess of just four from the correct amount. The boys continued to show off their entrepreneurial skills on the way home, even gaining a free coffee from Starbucks. All in all the trip was extremely successful, the boys

thoroughly enjoyed the experience and said they would thoroughly recommend it to other students. Report by Miss Bell

Every term, the Business Department gives out an award for exceptional skills, ability and dedication to the study of Business, Economics and Retail.The winner of this term’s Business Enterprise Award has worked hard all year; they have been praised

but often didn’t realise that their efforts were continuously acknowledged.She has focused and completed every task set to the best of her ability and to the highest of standards. This award is for a student taking the retail course, a course that she did not opt to do but has taken every opportunity to be successful in, being productive with her time. Congratulations Kayleigh W in Y10 Retail.

The recipient of The Sixth Form Business Department commendation is without doubt one of the hardest working students in the school. She always goes that extra mile to make sure her work is never good but always outstanding, giving her teacher a hard job to find any room for improvements.Although this student has always been hard working, the reason for their nomination on this occasion was also due to the development of her leadership skills. The Business teachers have noticed how other students increasingly look to this person for guidance, advice, motivation and as a standard by which to measure their work. Congratulations Lucy W in Y12 BTEC Business.

This half term we are featuring Sam C in Year 12, who is studying A-level Economics. Sam chose to stay on at Beachamps because he knew the teachers and their style of teaching suited him. He had done well in his GCSEs and wanted to continue that success rather than leave and start again from scratch.I understand that you have a part-time job; could you tell us a little bit about it and if your studies have helped at work?I’ve been working down the road at The Chichester for the last seven months, which I really enjoy. It’s a busy challenging environment and things don’t always go to plan. I do definitely notice things that I have learned about in class, for example the different styles of management.Do you think this is a career path you might follow in the future?I don’t know what I want to do post Sixth Form yet. I prefer hands on work to being behind a desk. I may get a job or an Apprenticeship rather than go to University but I don’t know in which field I want to work at the moment.Anything else you would like to tell other students thinking of studying at Beachamps Sixth form?The free study periods are great, it makes it easier to get stuff done without having to go home and do it all. It means you can make better use of time. I’m not saying Sixth form is perfect, but I am glad I stayed on and still think it’s the best option for me to get the grades I need for the future.

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British�Library�Trip:�Russian�Revolution

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This year History students in Year 12 have been studying a unit on Russia between 1894 and 1941. As part of these studies we had the opportunity to visit a new temporary exhibition at the British Library in London, entitled Russian Revolution: Hope, Tragedy, Myths. Students saw primary source material from this period in Russia – from documents showing the coronation of Nicholas II to letters and documents belonging to Vladimir Lenin. In one activity students were given personas of characters and people from that period and asked to evaluate source material and its

relevance to their character. This was particularly interesting for those who had more controversial characters such as Rasputin the Siberian monk! Students made full use of the knowledge they have gained in their studies this year and it was a good opportunity to recap some of what they have learnt. They were also guided by the workshop leader in further developing their methods of interpreting source material. Overall an enjoyable trip was had by all, although the train journey home was a little warm in our June heatwave!Report by Mrs Butler

Year�12�Roadster�Event:�Making�Roads�Safer

This month Year 12 students, had a visit from the Safer Essex Road Safety Partnership.As driving is becoming important to these students its necessary to provide them with appropriate information so they become responsible, legal and safe drivers/passengers as they start taking lessons or travelling with friends as newly qualified drivers. Students were engaged with five

40 minute scenarios during a full day of activities which included information on the fatal four reasons for road traffic collisions:

drink or drug driving, using mobile phones whilst driving and distraction, speeding and no seatbelts.A practical presentation on Basic Maintenance was also delivered.Beauchamps High School’s Sixth Form students had excellent feedback from the Road Safety officers. Students were engaging, mature and courteous. We are extremely proud of the Year 12 students and how they conducted themselves.Students said that these sessions were valuable. One said it had got them thinking about how they sit in a

car, one of the fireman had explained the dangers of putting their feet on the dashboard whilst the car was moving. Another said that they will no longer buy cheap second hand tyres after finding out the risks of damaged areas and that they would now regularly check their tread.We hope that these workshops have taught the students how to be safe on the road. The road safety officers and their team were excellent and we look forward to having them back next year.Report by Miss Moore

The Learning From Auschwitz ProjectVisit�To�Auschwitz�

As part of the ‘Learning From Auschwitz Project’ three of our Year 12 students Aimee W, Lily M and

Nicholas T visited Auschwitz in May with Miss Brabant. This is Aimee’s account of the trip:Visiting Auschwitz was an experience that sparked a big mix of emotions but, as I was leaving, I felt triumphant. I looked around with my head high, knowing that thanks to the growth of changing attitudes, this place (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau) no longer functions. People have the right to come and leave, and remember and honour, instead of being discriminatory towards the innocent people who were imprisoned here.

It was an experience that gave me a final feeling of a humbled nature because even though yes, there are evil and devastating things going on in the world right now that we feel helpless about, this place just simply highlights that hate doesn't solve issues but instead creates more of them. We should stop seeing innocent others as a religion, a skin colour, a gender, a sexuality, an age, etc. but instead just see people as the humans they are, that have emotions, have dreams, have ambitions and that bleed the same blood as our own.

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Our Achievements and Successes Let’s Shout About Our Students and Staff!

Jack Petchey Awards: Congratulations to Byron H who won the Jack Petchey Award this term for being such a great ambassador for the school. He has represented the school in various sporting events and represents Essex at Football.

Congratulations also to Chloe W who won the Jack Petchey Awardfor outstanding achievement. Chloe is a fantastic all round student who is always happy

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Students Do Good Deeds Thank you to Aeryn G in 14U and Amy L in 14B who found a Pandora ring in the corridor.

Thank you to Lulutho N in 16E who found £5.

Thank you to Connor H in 15A who found an I-phone.

Thank you to Emily B in 15H who found £5.

Thank you to Josh T in Year 9 who found a Pandora ring..

Thank you to Leah D, Amy G and Jodie M in Years 9 and 10 who handed in a lost set of keys.

Thank you to Toni W in 12E and Saskia C in 12B who found a wallet

and willing to help. She has worked extremely hard to achieve excellent results in her subjects.

Congratulations to Lulutho N in Year 7 who competed at the National G y m n a s t i c s Finals in Stoke

on Trent in May, winning the Gold medal with her team. Individually Lulutho came 4th and achieved the highest score on vault and bars.In addition to this, Lulutho won

the Smith Family Trophy for most achieved gymnast, at the Carousel Gymnastic Club Presentation Awards in June.Lulutho is currently competing in Malta, and we wish her every success.

Well done to Year 9 students Bailee U, Kieran T and Dylan M who won a competition run by the ICT and Drama department to design a ticket and poster for the school production of the ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. As well as the opportunity to have their designs made into tickets and posters, the students won a love to shop voucher for their efforts.

Congratulations to Reece� D who passed his Grade 3 in Guitar Performance this term.

belonging to a student’s parent, and handed it in to Pastoral.Thank you to Luke J in Year 7 who found an iPhone and to Shannon�R�and Jasmin D in Year 8 who came to the aid of a Year 7 student who had broken her arm in the park.

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Charity Fundraising Supporting our local community and beyondThink Pink Week and St Luke’s Hospice: Thank you to everyone that took part in and donated to our school’s Think Pink Week.Think Pink Week is an annual fundraising event organised by the P.E. department to raise money for Cancer Research UK and this

year our BTEC Business students were asked to plan and manage an event alongside the usual sports activities, to raise money for St Lukes Hospice in Basildon.

Three Staff v Sixth Form fundraising matches were held during the week, plus a whole school Race for Life

event. The BTEC Business students organised stands which included sponge the teacher, splat the rat, buzzer challenge and guess the sweets.The Staff v Sixth Form Football match took place at lunchtime on Tuesday culminating in a 0 - 0 draw. A very tight match saw the staff team; J Beaumont, D Burkett, T Byford, C Coyston, R Hodges, P Holden, M Leslie and L Symes maintain their unbeaten record in these matches in a historic first draw.The Staff v Sixth Form Netball match, on Wednesday lunchtime, saw a win

for the Staff team, with a score of Staff 12 - 7 Sixth Form. The staff team; H Bartlett, S Davey, K Dumont, A Farrar, J Flowers, M McNeill, E Smith, H Stibbs, S Tener, H Tweedie played with speed, accuracy and dexterity

to once again defeat the Sixth Form and maintain their unbeaten record. E Smith was as usual on fire as goal shooter!Finally, the Rounders match took place on Thursday lunchtime with the staff team coming out on top again. Staff 61/2 - 3 Sixth Form. The staff team; J Beaumont, T Byford, A

Farrar, R Hodges, P Holden, M Leslie, H Stibbs, E Smith and T Windeatt kept up the staff’s 100% record in these challenge events for this very worthwhile cause. The week’s events were a huge success, with credit going to the BTEC students for their

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planning, organisation and management. It looks like their events alone have raised £470.88; add this to the Citizenship project total of £497.09 and the Think Pink sporting events £363.82 and as a school we raised a grand total of £1,331.79 with money still coming in. This figure will be split between St Lukes Hospice and Cancer Research UK. Well done again to all staff and students involved in organising, taking part in and supporting the events and thank you to the PE staff for organising these matches.

Congratulations to Harry Phillips, who has just been signed to Southend United Football Club, securing his first professional contract. Harry left Beauchamps High School in 2014, after completing his GCSE’s, and went on to pursue a career in football.Harry is an attacking midfielder and has been part of the Blues set up since the age of nine, and when asked about his achievement he said “It’s been a long journey from the age of nine to here so I’m just glad that I’ve got it all done, There’s been a lot of coaches I’ve worked with in my time here but I’m really thankful to the likes of Dave Huzzey (also an ex-student of Beauchamps High School), Kev Maher and Ricky Duncan who have helped me over the last couple of years. It’s great to have signed a pro deal but the next target is to make my debut this season. I’ve got to work hard to get that opportunity and hopefully I can take it when it comes.”We are very proud of your achievements so far Harry and wish you great success in the future and with your chosen footballing career.

Information and photo taken from SUFC website

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“The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting”

Walt Disney

Beauchamps High SchoolBeauchamps DriveWickfordSS11 8LYPhone: 01268 735466Fax: 01268 570981Email: admin@beauchamps.essex.sch.ukWeb: www.beauchampshighschool.co.uk

The Summer term ends on Friday 21 July at 12.10pm.The new school year begins on Wednesday 6 September, as Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 September are Inset days.

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On Wednesday 5 of July, Mrs Birkumshaw and I took a group of Year 9 and 10 Textiles students to the Victoria and Albert Museum. After a long hot coach journey, students enjoyed looking at the fashion displays and created a series of detailed sketches of costumes through history. After visiting the shop to buy postcards they enjoyed lunch outside in the famous Victoria & Albert courtyard.Report by Mrs Frith

Victoria�&�Albert Museum Art Trip

Earlier this month the Year 10 GCSE students went to see 'The Play That Goes Wrong' at the Duchess Theatre in London's West End. Before the play starts the audience see the backstage staff doing last-minute adjustments to the set, including trying to mend a broken mantlepiece and to find a dog that has run off.The fictitious Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, is putting on a performance of The Murder at Haversham Manor – a 1920s murder mystery play, similar to The Mousetrap, which has the right number of parts for the members. During the production a plethora of disasters befall the cast: doors sticking; props on the walls falling down; floors collapsing, missing cues and breaking character. The show had the whole class hooting with laughter from beginning to end. Caitlin R said "It was the best show I have ever seen".A truly laugh out loud comedy - and a very successful night.Report by Mrs Simpson

The Play That Goes Wrong

Over fifty Beauchamps students from Years 7 to 10 attended the Transformation Trust Concert in Wembley Arena on Thursday 13 July 2017. This year’s amazing line up included The Vamps, Gavin James, Sarah Close, Vanessa White, Pink Angels and Some Velvet Morning and was hosted by Kiss FM’s: The Dixon Bros. The

event welcomed over 10,000 students from all over the country.The Transformation Trust is an education charity dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity to young people across the country. Since 2009, they have delivered a range of programmes designed to help young people to fulfil their potential. Funded entirely through the support of the private sector, the Transformation Trust works with schools across the country to make a difference to the lives of young people.Before the concert started there was an opportunity for our students to visit the careers stands speaking to potential employers such as ACCA, Barclays, Co-Op, Department for Health, Premier Pathways, RAF, Royal Navy and

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Siemens to name a few. Mr Farrugia, Mr Hickey, Miss Leahy and Mrs Williams were extremely impressed with the energy and behaviour of all students. Our student council represented the school in an impeccable manner. Well done Team Beauchamps. If any of you would like to see part of the performance, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j4Z-DDLgXU