In this episode, we welcomed Ed Tenison, our Head of Upper School, with two Year 8 boys from the winning entrepreneurial business pitch, to discuss our newly introduced KidsMBA course. This brand-new initiative is a great asset to our Year 8 Leavers’ Programme.

The Beacon boys highlight their experience of the KidsMBA course, touching on their winning business idea and Mr Tenison outlines the importance of learning about business and enterprise.

We were thrilled to welcome three of our Beacon alumni in this episode of Beaconverse. The gentlemen take us back in time at The Beacon, giving us insight into what school life was like in the 40s to early 60s... as well as giving our boys a piece of advice.

Many thanks to the following for joining us:
Graham Kimber (OB 1942-48)
Iain Ward (OB 1950-57)
Bernard Culverhouse (OB 1956-62)

Graham Kimber attended The Beacon between 1942-1948. He left for Merchant Taylors' and did 2 years National Service obtaining a commission in the "Gunners" before joining Esso Petroleum now EXXON Mobil.  Graham started off serving fuel at service stations before moving into distribution and then ran the company’s public relations operations in the UK. He left to join Bunzl and is now retired.

Iain Ward joined Winterbourn in 1950 and was at The Beacon between 1951-1957. Iain went on to Berkhamsted School after which he joined the British India Steam Navigation Company. Iain lived in Hong Kong for many years where he was Superintendent of the territories’ marine police force. He is now retired and living in East Anglia.

Bernard Culverhouse was at The Beacon between 1956-1962.  Bernard went on to Berkhamsted School and read Philosophy at the University of Aberystwth. After his degree Bernard was offered a job by his neighbour which took him into a career in sales and marketing in the semiconductor industry – better known now as the silicon chip business, a job that took him around the world. Bernard retired early and now lives in rural Devon. 

In this month’s episode of Beaconverse, we are joined by our Head of Lower School, Jemima Elcomb, and Deputy Head of Lower School, Wendy Phillips, to talk about the benefits and provisions we offer here at The Beacon in Years 3 and 4. 
 
 If you are thinking about sending your son to an Independent Prep School from Year 3, have a listen to find out more about these vital two years of learning and the opportunities available to boys in Lower School at The Beacon. 

In this months episode, we are joined by our Housemasters and Mistress along with our 4 heads of house to take part in our Beaconverse Battle of the Houses competition. They take part in a series of question rounds in order to earn house points. They were tested on knowledge of The Beacon, from its history to modern day facts.

I'll warn you now, you will be sure to fall victim to the very contagious laughter throughout this podcast. 

We are joined by our Head of Middle School, Steve Miles, as well as Leo and Rory from Years 5 & 6 to discuss our new Future Sparks Programme.

In this months episode of Beaconverse, we speak to our Headmaster, Nick Baker, and our newly appointed Head Boy team. 

We discuss exciting plans they all have and Nick takes part in a 'Quick Fire' round. 

In this months episode of Beaconverse, we spoke to our former Interim Headmaster, Simon Detre, all about our Summer 'Jubilee' Term under his leadership. He kindly answers questions submitted by our Beacon boys. 

In this episode of Beaconverse we chat to our newly appointed Head of Music, Dr Gavin Lockley. We delve into his extensive career and how his passion for Music was ignited. 

Gavin also gives us a small taster of his Opera singing skills as well as a beautiful demo on the Piano. 

We hope you enjoy!

In this month’s episode of Beaconverse, we were pleased to welcome Mrs Olhausen and Mr Tenison, who were accompanied by two of our Year 8 boys, to discuss life in Upper School at The Beacon. 
 
We explore the benefits of staying at the school in Years 7 and 8, learn a bit about the Senior School preparation programme, as well as hear from the boys who highlight some of their favourite parts of Upper School.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy!

 We are delighted to release our 5th episode of Beaconverse. This months episode is all about our Nursery department with guests, Claire Sharp (Head of Early Years) & Ryan Steward (Head of Pre-Prep). 

During this episode we delve into the Nursery curriculum as well as the adult to child ratio.