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. 

In this episode, we are joined by our Headmaster Mr Will Phelps, and our Deputy Head Mr Simon Detre, to discuss the heavily debated topic of Single-Sex Education. With an extensive background of leading independent boys' schools, we hear some insightful opinions from both Will and Simon.

As our Headmaster, Mr Will Phelps is departing from The Beacon at the end of this term, we take a moment to reminisce on some of his highlights from his time here at the school. He also tells us about his farewell fundraiser for the Headmasters Bursary Fund. 
Click here to donate to our Just Giving page.

Mr Simon Detre, our interim Headmaster for the Summer term, of which he has renamed 'The Jubilee Term', gives us an overview of this plans for the upcoming term. 

Beaconverse - Episode 3, Wellbeing

A big thank you to our guests:
Mr Sam Privett - Head of Self and Society
Mrs Kim Rowland - Head of Cooking & Nutrition
Mrs Lucie Thomas - Yoga and Mindfulness Coach
Mrs Caroline Yolland - School Counsellor  

In this episode we cover:

• An overview of Self & Society at The Beacon
• The Beacon philosophy on Wellbeing
• Wellbeing awareness and benefits
• Wellbeing tips in the home
• Health & wellbeing in diet 
• An overview of Cooking & Nutrition at The Beacon
• Brainfood & conscious food recommendations
• Mindfulness sessions during Tutor Time
• True of False 'Nutrition' Round
• An overview of Yoga Club at The Beacon
• Live 'Become Aware of Your Feet' breathing exercises
• Self-esteem in children impacts & facts
• Tips on how to help improve self-esteem in children

In this months podcast we delve into the Drama department as well as hearing a spooky reading from our Librarian Mr Brown.
We hope you enjoy!

Episode 1 explores the topic of Math's at The Beacon, with various events happening this week, we speak to our special guests all about it. 

Our Host; Deputy Head Boy, Felix.

Special Guests; Ms. Kearns, Mr. Porter, The Beacon School Maths enthusiastic pupils, Milan and Kevin.

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our first podcast. Keep an ear out for new episodes coming soon.