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Beacon Academy / Published 21 Mar 2025
A thrilling match between Uplands Academy and Beacon Academy which encapsulated all that is good about Rugby.
At Half time the score was 36-0 to Beacon but the Beacon boys were in disbelief when I told them it was Uplands Academy first rugby match in three years. The RFU use the acronym "TREDS" - Teamwork, Respect, Discipline and Sportsmanship. The amount of respect and sportsmanship was brilliant.
In the hot sun, it was the rugby that was shining the brightest as both teams played some lovely free flowing rugby resulting in tries for both teams!
A man of the match performance from Otto on the wing who scored a Hattrick for Beacon Academy was a particular highlight with also great performances from DJ, Dan C and two year 9s - Josh T and Dan B. Final score Beacon 66 - 16 Uplands
👏Congratulations to all the players for their dedication, effort, and sportsmanship. and thank you Uplands Academy for hosting this incredible match.
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Beacon Academy / Published 21 Mar 2025
Our Eco Club students have been busy planting herbs and plants ready for them to go to their new permanent home in the school grounds, which we are busy designing and working on.
A huge thank you to Sussex Country Gardener Garden Centre for helping to support an exciting new project for our students here at Beacon Academy.
And a big thank you to Green Transition Crowborough for helping to prepare the polytunnels.
We look forward to sharing our plans and more details soon!
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Beacon Academy / Published 21 Mar 2025
We are delighted to let you know that our Prom Shop will be open on 31st March and 1st April for the 2025 Year 11 Prom. Appointments can be booked via Edulink from 6pm on Friday 7 March.
We have a huge range of new and pre-loved suits, gorgeous gowns and other items already available for hire, although we would welcome more!
So, if you have a gown that you have grown out of, or a suit that you no longer wear, please contact Ms Marchant at l.marchant@beacon-academy.org who will add your donation to our stock and give your prom outfits a new lease of life! All styles, colours and sizes are welcome.
The service will enable any student to loan an item for a small deposit which is refunded once the item is returned with a dry-cleaning receipt. ♻💃
Thank you to Lizzie at Wardrobe, for donating us a clothes rail for us to display the wonderful selection of garments for our students to look through. We wish her all the best in her retirement.
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Beacon Academy / Published 20 Mar 2025
Huge congratulations to Anna, a Year 11 student, who has received a well-deserved certificate of recognition for her outstanding participation in the UK-German Connection German Pupil Course last year! 🇩🇪🌟
Since returning from her trip to Germany, Anna has written an insightful report about her time there and even visited local primary schools to inspire younger students with her story.
Here’s a glimpse into Anna's experience:
"On the trip I went to many beautiful places such as Passau, München and Königssee, which were breathtaking. During the week I would have German lessons with the teacher that came with us from England and I learnt so many new things that weren't taught at GCSE. We also had a traditional Bavarian cooking class which was really fun.
Most of all I enjoyed meeting new people because my host family were really friendly and I got on well with them. It was interesting to learn about our culture differences and I also really liked the food there.
I think that this trip has definitely improved my confidence since I had to go there alone and make friends with all these new people, as well as it has inspired me to carry on with German at A Level."
A big thank you to Anna for sharing her experience and to our wonderful MFL teachers for supporting her every step of the way!
🔗https://tinyurl.com/7t2zr9x6
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Beacon Academy / Published 20 Mar 2025
I CARE FOR CROWBOROUGH ❤️
Crowborough Town Council's Youth Ambassador Board, which includes some Beacon Academy students, has been hard at work planning its first community project: ‘I Care for Crowborough’.
As part of Keep Britain Tidy's #GBSpringClean, this week-long programme of events is all about caring for our town and community. This will include a big spring clean of the town centre and tidying up some of Crowborough's recreation grounds in time for the warmer weather! 🌳
The Youth Ambassador Board has also planned:
🎨 A recycled artwork competition
🤝 A chance to meet Crowborough Town Council Councillors
♻️ A visit to the Green Transition Crowborough repair café
Take a look at the full programme and see how YOU can get involved: https://www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk/whats-on/councilevents/
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Beacon Academy / Published 19 Mar 2025
Spring Dance Show rehearsals are already in full swing and it looks like it is going to be a brilliant show!
Our performers are looking forward to sharing the outcome of their hard work with friends, family and the wider community on Thursday 27 March 2025 at 6pm in Beeches Main Hall.
£5 tickets are available now for all Beacon Academy students and parents/carers via ParentPay. Please note, the performance will start at 6:00pm and will include a short interval for refreshments. Doors will open at 5:45pm.
Please email events@beacon-academy.org with any questions.
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Beacon Academy / Published 19 Mar 2025
A huge well done to all our Year 7 students involved in the first-round heats of our MasterChef 2025 competition!
Students were supplied with ingredients and basic instructions and tasked to make a small batch of palmiers with a filling of their choice.
Mr Hooper then had the difficult job of picking our Year 7 heat winners from all the delicious and creative bakes.
Congratulations to, Maisy, John, Isla, Abigal and Daisy; – who have all made it through to Round 2 taking place in April. Best of luck to them all.
Good luck to our Year 8, 9 and 10 students who will be competing in the remaining heats taking place this week. Look forward to seeing the delicious treats they create!
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Beacon Academy / Published 19 Mar 2025
Our Year 8 Rugby team were awarded their well-deserved medals in assembly this morning, celebrating their incredible journey at the Sussex U13 Rugby finals. Both the Year 7 and Year 8 teams had made it to the final out of 157 schools across Sussex! An exceptional achievement, with 20 schools taking part in the final!
The Year 8s went head-to-head for 13th/14th place, finishing an impressive 13th out of 16 teams. And our Year 7 team fought for 5th/6th place, and their hard work paid off as they secured 5th place in Sussex! A fantastic result for them all.
Huge congratulations once again to both our teams for their dedication and hard work throughout the season! 🌟
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Beacon Academy / Published 18 Mar 2025
Our Year 7 and Year 8 Rugby teams gave an incredible performance at the Sussex finals last week, with all their matches this year determining their final positions. 🏆
The Year 7s battled hard for 5th/6th place and finished an amazing 5th in Sussex! 🙌 What an outstanding achievement!
The Year 8s fought for 13th/14th place and finished 13th out of 16 teams, but ended their final match on a high, winning 80-30! 🎉
A special shout-out to: 🏅 Matthew – Player of the Match for the Year 7s and🏅 Bailey – Player of the Match for the Year 8s
Huge congratulations to both teams for their hard work and dedication throughout the season! 👏💪
Here is a group photo from the U12s with the team from The Weald School, who played our team at the Sussex finals day.
With thanks to our kind sponsor, Sussex Electrical LTD!
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Beacon Academy / Published 17 Mar 2025
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Beacon Academy / Published 17 Mar 2025
Well done to Year 7 Netball team with a competitive performance in the Sussex qualifier last week!
Last minute goals from Tilly and Scarlett put us into a strong 3rd place finish. Great skill and sportsmanship from all around.
3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss
Player of the Match - Libby
Well done year 7! 🥉
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Beacon Academy / Published 13 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Year 9 student, Emelia, who has successfully auditioned out of over 100 children and landed the role of Pepper in the upcoming production of Annie! The Musical with TWODS - Tunbridge Wells Operatic & Dramatic Society! 🌟
Emelia will be performing at Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, on the following dates during half-term:
Wednesday 28 May @ 2.00pm
Thursday 29 May @ 7.00pm
Friday 30 May @ 7.00pm
Saturday 31 May @ 2.00pm
🎟 Tickets are available now at https://www.twods.org/book-now
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Beacon Academy / Published 13 Mar 2025
Thank you to the brilliant team at Taylor-Made Dreams for supporting our students with work experience placements. Your incredible support helps the students to develop essential skills while making a positive impact in the community. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to your inspiring work 💜
Beacon Academy / Published 13 Mar 2025
Year 12 and 13 students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit Servomex Group Ltd, a global leader in gas analysis equipment, at their site in Crowborough. This visit offered invaluable insights into careers and apprenticeships in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
The day began with an introduction to the company, outlining its role in industries such as semiconductors, medical technology, and petrochemicals. Students then heard directly from current apprentices, who shared their experiences and career journeys with Servomex.
A highlight of the trip was a guided tour of the clean room and manufacturing areas, where students saw cutting-edge technology in action. The visit enabled students the chance to network with employees and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse roles within the company.
This visit provided a fantastic opportunity for Sixth Formers to explore potential career pathways after GCSEs and A Levels and to learn more about the world of engineering and advanced manufacturing.
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Beacon Academy / Published 12 Mar 2025
Former Beacon student, Molly Byford, is directing this Groombridge Amateur Dramatic Society production at Groombridge Village Hall next week.
Suitable for 16+, "Home, I'm Darling", is a dark comedy about cake, gender and the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. Each performance will have a fully-licenced bar.
Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/groombridgetheatre
Beacon Academy / Published 12 Mar 2025
Last week, some of our Year 12 students took part in ESCC's voluntary work experience programme, gaining invaluable insights and skills with a diverse range of businesses and organisations across East Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, and London.
Ms Richardson shared, “At Beacon Academy, we recognise how crucial work experience is in helping young people shape their future careers and prepare for the world of work. We are incredibly proud to collaborate with a wide range of employers to offer this opportunity to our students. During the week, Mrs Hemens and I had the privilege of visiting several placements, witnessing our students in action as they developed new skills and adapted to professional environments. The feedback from employers has been outstanding, and we are immensely proud of each student for representing both themselves and the Academy so brilliantly.”
A huge thank you to all the businesses and organisations that supported our students. If you are interested in offering a work experience placement and making a difference in a young person’s career journey, please get in touch with Ms Richardson at k.richardson@beacon-academy.org.
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