Beech House School

Date published: 29 April 2015


The finalists of the Beech House Easter bonnet competition.

The Upper Prep pupils spent the week make and preparing their headwear for the 'Grand Parade'. They gave the judges a difficult decision but the winner was Isabella Chapman in Year 5. The runners up were Holly Gaucas (Year 5 ) and Milly Hussain (Year 4).

Year 9 pupils went to Bury College for an afternoon of Science and Engineering Lectures.

The first was Visual illusions given by Dr R. Robinson to explain how engineering links into illusions and medical assessments. She also explained the black and blue/white and gold dress!

Next up was Starchaser Industries 'The Sky is Not the limit', a Cosmic a Chemistry Show. Steve explained how the Universe works and Space. He told the pupils about holidays in space - can't wait! He also explained the reactions in the Sun and the Northern Lights. With explosions of Hydrogen, making a Comet, auroras of plasma and Rohan dancing with balls.

The Upper Prep swimming team of Abbie Slater, Daniel Rigg, Mia Greenwood and Sophie Wilkinson, participated in the ESSA North West finals held at Everton Park. They were only 0.2 seconds away from reaching the National Finals, finishing in 4th place in both their races.

The House Point totals are:

Saturn 49, Mercury 49, Jupiter 39 & Neptune 33.

Pupil of the Week certificates go to:

Nursery Mohammed Sadiq
Reception Abdul Qureshi
Year 1 Lauren El-Hage
Year 2 Ines Ul-Haq
Year 4 Joseph Bingham
Year 5 Issabella Chapman
Year 6 Aliasgar Abbas

Do you have a story for us?

Let us know by emailing news@rochdaleonline.co.uk
All contact will be treated in confidence.


To contact the Rochdale Online news desk, email news@rochdaleonline.co.uk or visit our news submission page.

To get the latest news on your desktop or mobile, follow Rochdale Online on Twitter and Facebook.


While you are here...

...we have a small favour to ask; would you support Rochdale Online and join other residents making a contribution, from just £3 per month?

Rochdale Online offers completely independent local journalism with free access. If you enjoy the independent news and other free services we offer (event listings and free community websites for example), please consider supporting us financially and help Rochdale Online to continue to provide local engaging content for years to come. Thank you.

Support Rochdale Online