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IMPORTANT:
Thursday 2nd September.
9.30am – 12.15pm: Students who want to change their subject options can do so in the sixth form office.
12.30pm: All sixth form students (Year 12 and 13) report to the Gym for a formal assembly, in uniform.
SEE 'IMPORTANT DATES' SECTION FOR SEPTEMBER ARRANGEMENTS
LPPA NEWS
Barr Beacon Language College have been successful in achieving the Leading Parent Partnership Award.
We are delighted to have won this award and would like to thank all Governors, Parents, Staff and pupils who met with the Verifier on Tuesday 13th July.
Careers Day Results Day Rescue Pack
Visit the following site to download PDF versions of the CareersBox Rescue Packs.
Sainsbury's Active Kids 2010
Barr Beacon are now collecting Sainsbury's ‘We are active kids 2010’ vouchers! Go here for more information about how to get involved.
Help your Child Revise
Below you will find a downloadable version of our 'Help your Child Revise' Booklet - Download
Fast Track KS4 Revision Resources
Web-based resources aimed at raising standards. Fast Track revision resources for KS4.
Connexions Drop-In
Connexions drop-in for pupils with Nim Jassi, Tuesdays - 3 - 4pm
Community Classes
Community Classes will commence at the Collingwood Centre w/c 13th September 2010 as follows -
French - Tuesdays 1-3pm
Spanish - Tuesdays 1-3pm
Italian - Tuesdays 1-3pm
German - Mondays 1-3pm
To book your place please regsiter with the Collingwood reception or call Miss Draycott on 0121 366 6600.
School Office Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Friday – 8.00am – 3.30pm
2009-2010 & 2010 - 2011 Term Dates.
Need to plan ahead? You can now download our Term Dates.
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 2nd:
FIRST DAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUPILS:
8.40AM - YEAR 7 PUPILS TO ASSEMBLE IN THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND.
10.30AM - YEAR 8 PUPILS TO ARRIVE AND REPORT TO THE SCHOOL GYM.
11.00AM - YEAR 9 PUPILS TO ARRIVE AND REPORT TO THE SCHOOL GYM.
11.30AM - YEAR 10 PUPILS TO ARRIVE AND REPORT TO THE SCHOOL GYM.
12.00 - YEAR 11 PUPILS TO ARRIVE AND REPORT TO THE SCHOOL GYM.
12.30 - 6TH FORM STUDENTS TO ARRIVE AND REPORT TO THE GYM.
September 3rd:
NORMAL SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL PUPILS.
"Proud To Succeed"
Welcome to Barr Beacon Language College and what we hope will be a long and happy association between parents, pupils and staff.
We believe that by living and working in an orderly community, where high standards are expected, pupils will be enabled to achieve academically and socially. They can find interests and concerns beyond the classroom by taking advantage of the many opportunities available. They will develop attitudes and insights which will allow them to enjoy fulfilling adult lives,
High quality teaching, clear discipline and concern for the individual all support the essential work of the college.
Dame Maureen Brennan
Head Teacher
E-Mail
Click here to access your Barr Beacon Language College E-Mail account
Barr Beacon Language College have teamed up with Travel Wise, your essential tool to travel to School. At our new web space you will find a route planner which offers detailed directions to Barr Beacon Language College.
Language College Blog Site
Language College news and updates. Here you will find information regarding projects, theme weeks and language resources.
Work@Home
Access your school work at home. A helpful tool for those who wish to save files and work from home.

School Letters
Below you will find downloadable versions of all our school letters for parents and Carers.
- > 02.10.09 : Progress Evenings and Staff Training Days
- > 12.10.09 : Next Step
- > 13.10.09 : Work Experience
- > 16.11.09 : Items to School
- > 16.11.09 : Parent Governor
- > 16.11.09 : Non-Uniform
- > 25.11.09 : School Closure
- > 14.12.09 : Final Day Arrangements
- > 05.01.10 : Potential School Closure
- > 13.01.10 : Thursday Jan 14th - Weather - School Closed - Remains open for Exams
- > 15.01.10 : Holocaust Visit
- > 19.01.10 : Subject & Health Day
- > 19.01.10 : Non-Uniform Day - Appeal
- > 22.01.10 : School Buses
- > 27.01.10 : Home Access Grant
- > 29.01.10 : Safer Internet Day
- > 29.01.10 : Swine Flu - NHS
- > 02.02.10 : Careers Programme
- > 05.02.10 : Memory Challenge
- > 08.02.10 : Pupil Items
- > 09.02.10 : School Buses
- > 08.03.10 : School Closure - Staff Training
- > 08.03.10 : Leading Parents Partnership Award
- > 14.05.10 : Study Seminars Year 12
- > 14.05.10 : Study Seminars Year 13
- > 24.05.10 : Internet Safety
- > 28.05.10 : Letter to Parents Year 11
- > 10.06.10 : World Cup Non-Uniform Day
- > 25.06.10 : Aberystwyth Letter




