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    • Presentation Evening 2024

      Published 03/12/24

      On Thursday 28th November, we were delighted to welcome back the Class of 2024 Leavers to celebrate their GCSE achievements at our annual Certificate Presentation Evening.  It was wonderful to catch up with the ex-students, hear about their new studies and future pathways, and, most importantly, celebrate their successes in various subjects and whole school awards.  Students and parents were also able to attend the Art and Photography Exhibition, and we were impressed by the final pieces of work produced for the exams. 

      We hope the Class of 2024 stays in touch through our alumni network, and we wish them all the very best for the future.

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    • Geography Article in Hampshire Wide Magazine

      Published 02/12/24

      Congratulations to our amazing geography teachers for your article in a Hampshire  wide school publication as an example of best practice in GCSE  Geography fieldwork.

      Please click here to view the publication

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    • The Battlefields Trip

      Published 27/11/24

      During the first four days of the October half-term, 46 Year 10 students embarked on a WW1 Battlefields tour, visiting sites on the Somme in France and the Ypres Salient area of Belgium.

      Day one saw a super early start with a departure time of 4.30 am from The Henry Beaufort School. After crossing the Channel, we ventured to Lijssenthoek Military Hospital Cemetery. As we walked through the gates, our students were struck by the enormity of where they were and what they were seeing. Approximately 10,000 men are buried here and one woman, Staff Nurse Nellie Spindler. Not only is Nellie the only woman buried here, she is one of only two women to have died as a result of the fighting in the Ypres Sailient during WW1. From here, we visited the death cells and execution pole at Popperinghe where many deserters were shot at dawn. Here we heard the story of Private John Bennett, from the Hampshire Regiment, who was executed for cowardice despite clearly suffering from shell shock. Our last stop of the day before retiring to our accommodation was the Essex Farm Cemetery. Once a casualty clearing station and the inspiration behind John McRae’s famous ‘In Flanders Fields’ poem, now home to 1,200 soldiers. One of these is Valentine Strudwick. At the same age as many of the students on the trip, Valentine lied about his age to fight for King and Country and died in action at the age of 15.

      Day two began with a stark reminder of the loss suffered as we ventured through the gates of Tyne Cot. With 12,000 neat, white headstones on the once battlefield and the names of 34,000 missing soldiers inscribed on the walls; Tyne Cot is the largest British and Commonwealth Military Cemetery in the world. Each row is decorated with flowers from the soldiers' home country, giving a quaint English country garden feel. From here we visited one of four German cemeteries in the Ypres Sailent, Langemark. Far from the country garden feel of Tyne Cot, Langemark was one of our most shocking stops. Not only is the cemetery dark and bare, but it is home to 40,000 German soldiers with 25,000 of them being buried in a mass grave. Unlike the British cemeteries, the Germans who were lucky enough not to be in the mass gave still had to share their plot with seven others.

      After lunch, we visited the Passchendale Memorial Museum and Sanctuary Wood, where we were able to walk in the original British trenches. From there, we went back to the hotel for a game of football before an early dinner. We spent the evening at the incredibly emotional Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate, which is a memorial to 54,000 missing soldiers in the Ypres Sailent. During the ceremony, two of our students laid a poppy wreath on behalf of staff and students at The Henry Beaufort School.

      Sunday was another early start as we drove to France to visit Vimy Ridge, Thiepval and the Lochnagar Crater. At Vimy Ridge we went deep underground on a guided tour of the tunnels used by the Canadians, French and British as they fought the Germans here to gain control of the ridge. After lunch, we visited Thiepval, the largest memorial to the missing in The Somme with the names of 74,000 soldiers commemorated here. Our final stop of the day was Lochnagar Crater – the largest crater made by man in anger at 30 metres deep and 100 metres wide. Now a memorial for those who died there, it is dedicated to Peace, Fellowship and Reconciliation.

      Throughout the trip, the students were superb and their polite and respectful behaviour was commented on by members of the public on five separate occasions! They were both a credit to themselves and to the school – well done to all those that attended!

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    • Creative Writing Club

      Published 08/11/24

      Greetings to both new and returning writers, The Henry Beaufort Creative Writing Club has thrown itself into a new, exciting year. After our fantastic successes of 2023/2024, with writing competitions and the launch of our first anthology, we are looking forward to seeing where this year takes us.

      This year, we are planning more self-publication of individual student stories, as well as competitions, workshops, anthologies, and more!
      We meet after school on Wednesdays in P1, and all kinds of writers from all 5-year groups are welcome.

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    • LEGOLAND

      Published 08/07/25

      On Wednesday 2nd July, Year 7 students embarked on an exciting and unforgettable school trip to LEGOLAND Windsor as part of their Cultural Capital progamme with the focus on STEM. The day was filled with laughter, learning, and lots of LEGO bricks as students explored the park’s many attractions.

      Throughout the day, students had the chance to enjoy a variety of rides and attractions. The Dragon rollercoaster was a firm favourite, offering a thrilling ride through a medieval castle, while the LEGO City Driving School gave students the chance to earn their very own LEGOLAND driving licence. For those who preferred a splash, the Viking River Splash and Pirate Falls were perfect for cooling off in the summer sun.

      Students also went to the LEGO Education Workshop, where they took part in hands-on STEM activities, building and programming LEGO robots and building their own roller coasters. It was a great opportunity to apply their classroom learning in a fun and interactive environment.

      A huge thank you goes to all the staff who organised and supervised the trip, ensuring everything ran smoothly and safely. It was a day to remember, and one that will be talked about for years to come. 

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    • Safeguarding - Useful Information

      Published 03/04/25

      Online, young people are communicating in ways that most adults completely misunderstand. What looks innocent could potentially have a very different meaning.

      Here are some of the 'codes' which may be being used by your child:

      🔴 Red Pill – “I see the truth.” Used in toxic male spaces to mean waking up to supposed hidden ‘truths’ about women and society, often linked to misogynistic ideologies.

      🔵 Blue Pill – Represents those who are “blind to the truth” or still believe in mainstream views about relationships and gender dynamics.

      💥 Dynamite Emoji – An “exploding red pill,” meaning someone is a radicalised incel.

      🫘 Kidney Bean – A symbol linked to incel culture, sometimes mocking women.

      💯 100 Emoji – Tied to the “80/20 rule,” the belief that 80% of women are only attracted to 20% of men.

      🕳️ Black Hole – Used to express depression, hopelessness, or being sucked into negative online spaces.

      🌪️ Tornado – Represents chaos or feeling overwhelmed, sometimes used to indicate mental distress.

      🐸 Frog Emoji – Associated with alt-right and extremist meme culture, often linked to Pepe the Frog, which has been co-opted by some toxic online groups.

      🦅 Eagle – A symbol of extreme nationalism, sometimes used in far-right online spaces.

      💀 Skull – While often just slang for “that’s funny” or “I’m dead (from laughing),” in certain groups, it can signal darker themes like nihilism or self-harm

      😺 Cat - A symbol to represent a female genitalia

      🍆 The aubergine emoji is often used as a sexual slang symbol, particularly when paired with other emojis, to represent male genitalia or oral sex

      💦 Sweat drop emoji is often sexually charged, expressing desire or attraction

      ❤️ 💜 💛 💗 🧡 Heart colours and what each one can represent.

      ❤️ = Love

      💜 = Lust

      💛 = “Are you interested?”

      💗 = Interested but not in sex

      🧡 = “You’ll be okay”

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    • Spring Concert 2025 - A sold out success

      Published 01/04/25

      The Music Department’s annual Spring Concert 2025 was a spectacular evening of live performances, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of The Henry Beaufort School (HB) students. Taking place on Tuesday, 18th March, the event was completely sold out, with a packed audience in The HB Sports Hall enjoying a night of unforgettable music.

      The Spring Concert featured a wide range of performances, including orchestra, choir, drum ensembles, rock bands, and solo performances, demonstrating the depth and diversity of musical talent at HB. From powerful drumming rhythms to beautifully harmonised choir pieces and stunning orchestral arrangements, every student played a vital role in creating a truly magical evening.

      The audience was treated to an impressive orchestral performance of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, followed by the thrilling energy of Pirates of the Caribbean. A standout moment was the Japanese Taiko Drum performance, Futari-Uchi, played by the Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Classes on drums loaned from Hampshire Music Service, bringing a dynamic and powerful presence to the stage.

      Many solo performances added a personal touch to the night, with a heartfelt vocal version of Easy on Me by Adele and a beautifully played clarinet solo, Prelude from The Victorian Kitchen Garden Suite by Paul Reade. The Resonate Choir, now with 100 HB students singing, delivered an emotional and uplifting performance of I’ll Be There by the Jackson 5, while The Arctic Apes, a rock band made up of Year 7 and 8 students, had the crowd cheering with their energetic cover of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.

      Coco, HB Year 7 student:

      “Being part of the choir and singing in front of such a big audience has given me so much confidence and helped me focus more in my music lessons. It’s really fun to do, and I enjoy it a lot. I feel proud to be part of it, it’s quite special. Seeing how much support we had was amazing.”


      Ms. E Colebourn, Assistant Headteacher, HB said:

      “I am incredibly proud of every student who performed. Their dedication and passion for music was seen in every note played, every song sung and each performance. It was a joy to watch them shine on stage, and the atmosphere in the hall was simply fantastic. A big thank you to the Music department – Mrs. Seddon and Mrs. Saunders for organising such a great evening and fostering the love of music in many of our students.”

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    • Spring Concert 2025 - A sold out success

      Published 01/04/25

      The Music Department’s annual Spring Concert 2025 was a spectacular evening of live performances, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of The Henry Beaufort School (HB) students. Taking place on Tuesday, 18th March, the event was completely sold out, with a packed audience in The HB Sports Hall enjoying a night of unforgettable music.

      The Spring Concert featured a wide range of performances, including orchestra, choir, drum ensembles, rock bands, and solo performances, demonstrating the depth and diversity of musical talent at HB. From powerful drumming rhythms to beautifully harmonised choir pieces and stunning orchestral arrangements, every student played a vital role in creating a truly magical evening.

      The audience was treated to an impressive orchestral performance of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, followed by the thrilling energy of Pirates of the Caribbean. A standout moment was the Japanese Taiko Drum performance, Futari-Uchi, played by the Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Classes on drums loaned from Hampshire Music Service, bringing a dynamic and powerful presence to the stage.

      Many solo performances added a personal touch to the night, with a heartfelt vocal version of Easy on Me by Adele and a beautifully played clarinet solo, Prelude from The Victorian Kitchen Garden Suite by Paul Reade. The Resonate Choir, now with 100 HB students singing, delivered an emotional and uplifting performance of I’ll Be There by the Jackson 5, while The Arctic Apes, a rock band made up of Year 7 and 8 students, had the crowd cheering with their energetic cover of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.

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    • Army Flying Museum Trip

      Published 26/03/25

      Recently, two Year 8 maths classes had a great day out visiting the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop. The museum houses a large collection of original aeroplanes and helicopters, charting over 100 years of the British Army in the air. With over 35 fixed wing and rotary aircraft on display, it was perfect place for students to explore the fascinating history of British Army aviation.

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    • Merry Christmas

      Published 20/12/24

      The Headteacher, Staff & Students at

      The Henry Beaufort School wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

      Thank you for your continued support of the school.

      Sue Hearle
      Headteacher

       

      Created by Florence Year 7
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    • Year 9 Student competes for GBR in Tumbling

      Published 03/12/24

      Year 9 student Harry flew to Loulé, in Portugal, on Wednesday of half-term to compete in Tumbling for Team GBR in the Loulé International Cup. He competed on Thursday and got through the qualifying rounds in 3rd position to tumble in Saturday’s final in the men’s 13-14 age group, competing alongside athletes from Portugal, USA, Belgium, France, Spain and other GBR teammates. 

      He made the semi-final in 3rd place to make the top 4 qualifying gymnasts. Then he completed the final, winning a bronze medal! 

      On Saturday morning, Harry competed in a mixed age team event, representing GBR, again alongside other nations, winning GOLD, which was a huge achievement!  

      His parents said, "It was a really exciting competition to follow from home, watching on the live stream as best we could and, of course, we were extremely proud of Harry’s achievements but also the way he managed independently abroad and representing the country." 

      Well done, Harry, we are all very proud of you!

       

       

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    • Hillier donate our Christmas Tree

      Published 03/12/24

      A 'HUGE' thank you to Hillier for donating our Christmas Tree. We are incredibly grateful, and the tree is always well received by all.

               

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