Beech House pupils raise £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support

During the last academic year Nina Zebedee-Howard, Grace Egerton, Issabella Chapman, and Sophie Wilkinson participated in an entrepreneur fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.

They chose this charity as it is very close to their hearts, as some of our close family members have been affected by cancer.

Local business contributed to their endeavour by donating confectionery goods for the challenge. They came up with the name Sweet Tooth because it fitted brilliantly with what they were selling.

During the planning weeks there was a lot of hard work, dedication, and time spent developing their project.

They sold our products over a five-day period.

This started on the 18 June, ending on the 22 June which was Sports Say.

They sold their goods to the whole school including the Prep pupils. They offered their products to pupils and parents at breaks, lunches, and after school.

Pupils made a massive contribution towards our fundraiser. Parents also made a contribution by buying raffle tickets for a chance to win a sweet hamper. Teas and coffees were also sold on Sports Day to help.

Overall, they raised £700 and are extremely thankful to the pupils, parents, and teachers for all of their support and contributions.

A special thanks to Rose Tipton for visiting our school on behalf of Macmillan, to be presented with the cheque.

Senior students trip to Old Trafford

Senior students enjoyed a night of top-quality football at Old Trafford. The match was a cup fixture between Manchester United and Derby County and resulted in penalties after a full-time score of 2 - 2. The students got really involved in the atmosphere and occasion, celebrating goals and cheering for their favourite players. After a very nervy penalty shoot-out Derby County won the match. The trip left the students enthused and excited about up coming school sports fixtures, in which the can take part and attempt to replicate some of the high-level skill they had witnessed.

Years 1 & 2

Years 1 & 2 are very fortunate to have been loaned some real Victorian toys this half-term, which they have greatly enjoyed looking at, touching and very carefully playing with these artefacts which included metal hoops, wooden ball and spoon toys and even a flying gymnast.

They created some observational drawings of the toys and were very sad to have to return them, although many children have now been inspired to bring in old toys from their relatives to share with us.

With special thanks to Touchstones Rochdale and to our all of our families.

This week in Gardening Club they have recycled glass jars to use as plant pots for their baby spider plants.

The House Point totals for the week are:

Jupiter 23, Neptune 19, Mercury 18 and Saturn 14.

Pupil of the Week Certificates were awarded to:

• Nursery – Maya Ghalib
• Reception – Eesa Tahir
• Year 1 – Gabriella Nangle
• Year 2 – Laya Karunanandarayah
• Year 3 – Fatima Afzal
• Year 4 – Saud Tabassam
• Year 5 – Charlie Cornell
• Year 6 – Harry Hurst Grover