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Beacon Academy / Published 1 Apr 2025
This term, the Year 12 and Year 13 Digital Media students and staff went on a day trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. These studios focus on the creation of the Harry Potter franchise of films.
In the first half of the tour, you are introduced to the people behind the movies, from the costume designers to the soundtrack composers. In the second half of the tour, students learnt about the set design and special effects, the various creatures from the movies and how they were made and lots of behind-the-scenes secrets.
The studio tour is incredibly useful in allowing the students to understand real world application of their academic learning.
An absolutely magical trip and experience for all!
Beacon Academy / Published 1 Apr 2025
A big thank you to John Charman for attending our special talk to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. It was a privilege to have a local historian join us to provide an insightful lecture and Q&A session for some of our Year 9 students, sharing the perspective of those living in Sussex at the time. We’re grateful for the opportunity to offer such a unique and enriching experience for our students.
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Beacon Academy / Published 31 Mar 2025
Beacon Academy former students Annabelle and Toby are running in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6th to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity in memory of their father John.
If you would like to support their incredible cause to help raise awareness and money for The Brain Tumour Charity please visit; https://www.justgiving.com/team/run4john?
We wish them all the best on the day.
Beacon Academy / Published 31 Mar 2025
Girls Football at Crowborough Athletic Football Club ⚽⚽
For girls aged 12-13, interested in playing regular football, boost fitness skills and above all have fun, contact Crowborough Athletic Football Club to find out more.
#youthfootball #girlsfootball #crowborough
Beacon Academy / Published 31 Mar 2025
The Preloved Prom Hire Shop has officially opened! Here are some of the gorgeous gowns and other items available for students in Years 11 to hire.
We are so delighted to be able to support some of our students with this initiative and hope that it will build year on year. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that has supported our new preloved prom hire service so far. ✨
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Beacon Academy / Published 31 Mar 2025
We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our recent debate tournament! 🎉
After months of dedicated practice, our talented students confidently showcased their debating skills in a series of mini debates in front of an enthusiastic audience of parents in the hall.
The topics put forward for debate were diverse and thought-provoking, including:
· 📱 This house believes phones should not be allowed in school.
· 🦖 This house believes that the triceratops is better than the T-Rex.
· 📚 This house believes that history should not be studied.
· 🚗 This house believes that parking should be free.
· 📰 This house believes that media is not good for well-being.
· 🐱 This house believes cats are a better house pet than dogs.
· 🌐 This house believes that social media should not be allowed
to influence people over political issues.
Our students passionately argued both for and against these motions, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking, eloquence, and teamwork. The event was a testament to their hard work and dedication, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements.
Thank you to all the parents who attended and supported our young debaters. 🙌
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Beacon Academy / Published 31 Mar 2025
Macbeth was brought to life for our Year 11 students last week, thanks to an engaging and dynamic performance from the talented team at Box Clever Theatre Company.
All students are studying the Shakespearean tragedy as part of their GCSE English Literature course and the live performance was arranged to assist with revision in preparation for one of their Literature exams next month.
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Beacon Academy / Published 31 Mar 2025
The second instalment of Beacon Academy v Uplands Academy happened last week with Beacon coming away victorious once more.
The match was a development match with many of the Beacon Academy boys playing their first ever rugby game. The experience of the year 9 students Kayden, Dan and Captain Owen really helped the year 8s through the match.
The majority of the year 8s were playing their first or second ever rugby match so to see such amazing attack minded rugby was a joy to behold!
Man of the match was Woody. An all-round great display in attack and defence in a position he has never played before.
The game ended 55-25 to Beacon Academy, but both teams showed incredible sportsmanship, determination, and a true sense of pride in representing their schools.
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Beacon Academy / Published 29 Mar 2025
We’re very proud to partner with the Crowborough branch of Aspens Charities to support families by providing second-hand Beacon Academy school uniform items.
In honour of World Autism Awareness Day, the amazing staff at Aspens are getting into the spirit by dressing up as famous film stars. Today, they had a surprise visit from Charlie Chaplin! 🎩🎬🎥
Aspens does incredible work supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities. To continue helping even more families, we’re asking for your support! If you have any Beacon Academy uniform items that are no longer needed, please donate them to Aspens. Simply place the items in a bag marked ‘Beacon Academy Uniform’ and hand them directly to a member of staff in store. Donations can be made during their opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.
📍 Find Aspens at the Fernbank Centre, Crowborough, where there is ample free parking available. For any enquiries, call 01892 457041.
Please visit our website for information about our uniform: https://www.beacon-academy.org/key-information/item/26/school-uniform-and-equipment
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Beacon Academy / Published 28 Mar 2025
Wow, what an incredible Spring Dance Show! Huge congratulations to everyone involved in last night's spectacular performance! The event truly highlighted the talent, creativity, bravery, and dedication of our amazing young performers and it wouldn't have been possible without the support of our wonderful community. 🌟👏👏👏
We would like to say a special thank you to Mrs Goldsmith, Mr Broad, Miss Hilder and Miss Jenkins, to our parents and carers and our special guests for their wonderful support; to our wonderful Student Leadership Team volunteers and student production crew; to our Premises and Finance teams; and to all staff who helped behind the scenes on the night and in the run up to the show!
Crowborough Town Mayor, Cllr Matthew Street, commented, “It was a real privilege to attend Beacon’s Spring Dance Show. The standard of performance was remarkable. The variety of choreography was brilliant – touching on so many emotional moving themes. It was a memorable evening – well done to everyone involved.”
Here are just a few of the evening’s highlights - look out for more photos on our website next week!
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Beacon Academy / Published 28 Mar 2025
There is no stopping this incredible talented U13 girls football team!
They have made it into the last 16 schools in English Schools' Football Association. An absolutely incredible achievement.
A intense game, 2-1 down with 10 mins to go and then scored to make it 2-2 and take the game into extra time by goals scored by Lily & Daisy ⚽️. Super sub Elsie came on and scored the 3rd goal with her 2nd touch & Anna scored a 4th to finish 4-2!
POTM: Sophia with 12 saves🧤
Well done to all the girls, a brilliant team effort.
Thank you to Rotherfield FC Rotherfield Juniors FC for the use of the pitch and facilities for the game!
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Beacon Academy / Published 28 Mar 2025
We are excited to be opening the Preloved Prom Shop next Monday and Tuesday for the 2025 Year 11 Prom. Just a reminder appointments can be booked via Edulink.
We have a huge range of new and pre-loved suits, gorgeous gowns and other items already available for hire. Thank you to all those you have kindly donated to this great cause.
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. ♻💃
We continue to accept donations, so If you would like to donate a prom or evening dress, a suit, shoes, accessories, or support the service in any other way, please contact us!
#PrelovedProm #Preloved #sustainablestyle
Beacon Academy / Published 26 Mar 2025
Well done to all the students who took part in the remaining MasterChef Heats 2025. It was wonderful to see the array of talent on display from all the students who participated.
Congratulations to the 15 students who have made it through to the MasterChef final in April. We are very excited to have talented Head Chef Ian Brundson owner of newly opened restaurant Orla and Masterchef The Professionals quarter finalist as our Head Judge along with our kind sponsor Rotary Club of Crowborough on the judging panel for the final.
We would like to thank Rotary Club of Crowborough for all their support and helping us be able to put on this exciting event for our students.
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Beacon Academy / Published 26 Mar 2025
Well done to all of our amazing students working hard in rehearsals for tomorrow’s Spring Dance Show! Our Year 10 GCSE Dance students are looking statuesque in this sneak peek! ✨
A big thank you to our Teachers of Dance, Mrs Goldsmith, Miss Hilder and Miss Jenkins; our Performing Arts Technician, Mr Broad; and everyone who is working tirelessly to help make this a show to remember! 🌟
Join us on Thursday 27 March from 5:45pm in Beeches Main Hall; £5 tickets will be available on the door (cash, card or contactless). There will also be a short interval for refreshments (soft drinks only).
If you have any specific access requirements, please email c.hoper@beacon-academy.org.
Our performers are looking forward to sharing the outcome of their hard work with friends, family and the wider community. We look forward to seeing you there!
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#SpringDanceShow2025 #Dance #TeamBeacon #MakeYourMARK
Beacon Academy / Published 25 Mar 2025
🎶Calling all musicians! 🎸🎤🥁🎷🎻 Auditions for BeaconFest 2025 are happening after school on Tuesday 1 April in Mu1. Whether you are performing solo or with a band, come and showcase your talent! Everyone is welcome!
👉 Date of Auditions: Tuesday 1 April
👉 Time: After school
👉 Location: Mu1
Please contact Mr Cryle with any questions at t.cryle@beacon-academy.org.
📣 Save the date - BeaconFest 2025 will take place after school on Thursday 19 June! This fantastic summer fundraising event will showcase impressive performances from our talented Music, Drama and Dance students.
Rehearsals will be during after school clubs:
- Band Club and Orchestra: after school on Tuesdays
- Choir: after school on Wednesdays
🚨 We need prizes for the BeaconFest Raffle! 🚨 If you know any businesses that might donate a prize in exchange for some publicity, please contact s.stoner@beacon-academy.org.
Further information about this event will be communicated soon 😊
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Beacon Academy / Published 24 Mar 2025
We are incredibly proud of our students who took part in the national Great British Spring Clean 2025, making an immediate and visible difference to our local environment.
Under the guidance of Head of Personal Development, Ms Richardson and David Collumbell, a volunteer with Brighter Crowborough, the students embarked on a mission to tidy up Poundfield Path which runs behind the school.
Thank you to Brighter Crowborough for joining forces with our students today and helping us keep our local community clean and tidy. We are already starting to plan our next litter pick!
#LitterHero #MakeYourMARK #GBSpringClean #makingadifference
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Beacon Academy / Published 24 Mar 2025
Last week Beacon Academy welcomed 'Time Out' by the Solomon Theatre Company Company, a powerful Theatre in Education performance fully funded by ESCC. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity, which reinforced students' learning in Personal Development on health and wellbeing, focusing on drug, alcohol, and tobacco education.
As the final show of their Sussex tour, the cast praised our students for their passionate reactions to the storyline. It was a fantastic way to bring important topics to life!
Find out more about the tour on the Solomon Theatre Company website here.
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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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