Beaconsfield School

Beaconsfield School

Beaconsfield School is a fantastic school of about 105 children settled in some amazing countryside. We have 115 students across our 5 classrooms.

Beaconsfield School supports kids as they become academics, artists, sports people and citizens. It is a rural school which is only 15 minutes from centre of Timaru. We have 3 bus runs which collect children from a wide rural area and the city of Timaru. Beaconsfield School has large landscaped grounds, two adventure playgrounds and a solar-heated swimming pool. Other facilities include: a learnin

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 10/04/2024

What an awesome day with 7 of our leaders at the Grip leaders day in Christchurch. Learning key messages about being a successful leader. Orla shared the idea of how we are impacting our community with the Lake of Spode. You all did Beaconsfield proud.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 10/04/2024

A big thanks to the Phoenix Metal Recycling team who came and picked up all the scrap metal. A great job which has made a huge difference to the gateway. Thanks

09/04/2024

A group went out to see the dog trials yesterday at Blue Cliff Station. Thanks Dallas for the invite to see some outstanding dogs at work and giving us your time to share information.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 05/04/2024

The difference a week makes......😀
What an amazing project to be able to be part of.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 04/04/2024

Morning everyone, exchange day is underway with Mr Inkster taking programming and computing, Mrs Hand taking Dance, Mrs Cooper taking STEM, Mrs Niven taking Science and Mrs Beadle introducing The Netherlands. All classes will take part in all sessions with all teachers during the day.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 28/03/2024

A big thank you to all the people who have helped us along our Lake of Spode journey already. Without support like this our project would not be as far along as it is. Still plenty to do but if you get a chance have a look at the great effort from yesterday.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 28/03/2024

Afternoon everyone. A few action shots from yesterday's Lake of Spode day (Thanks Natasha). I hope everyone has a nice Easter and please remember we have next Tuesday off, so we will see everybody back on Wednesday. Thanks Hamish

27/03/2024

Utterly amped for a day planting natives in wetland with Beaconsfield School - winners of the 2023 Rabobank Good Deeds initiative! 🌱 Updates on our progress on today’s show from 12! ^Ro

26/03/2024
Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 19/03/2024

Big walk this morning up a big hill. Well done Room 3

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 19/03/2024

Room 3 are on Camp. Day 1 and everyone is having a great time.

14/03/2024

Freshly dug Agria potatoes for sale. Planted, grown and picked by Beaconsfield kids. Thanks to this awesome group who picked and bagged them today. Only $10 for approx 5 kg.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 13/03/2024

Evening all. The REG group had their first visit today to see and ask questions around cow pregnancy and then out to our flock to drench and dag. Thanks Ange and Nic and Andrew (LIC) for letting us come along and observe and ask questions.

11/03/2024

Thank you to everyone who put our name forward for this scheme. Through you, we have received $330. Thank you also to PGG Wrightson Ltd and Ballance Agri-Nutrients for supporting rural communities.

09/03/2024

Hi there, an opportunity has come across my desk….

Registrations are now open to join the St Andrews Primary Hockey Club for the upcoming South Canterbury Hockey Season with grades catered for all players from Year 1-8.
If your child is keen to play hockey this season you can register via the St Andrews Primary Hockey Club page or by Emailing [email protected] and we will send you a registration form.
St Andrews Primary Hockey Club practice at the Hockey South Canterbury Turf on Mondays with a slot booked from 3.30pm-5.00pm.
Games are played on Tuesday and Friday Afternoon/Evenings at the Hockey South Canterbury Turf in Timaru.
Year 1-6 play on Tuesdays
Year 7-8 play on Fridays.
For any further information please email the St Andrews Hockey Club: [email protected]
Registrations need to be completed by Monday 25th March 2024.

08/03/2024

Our triathlon team competed today in the Sth Canty Primary Schools Race. Well done to all.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 05/03/2024

We are lucky to have The Lake of Spode within an easy walk from school. Rooms 3, 4, and 5 headed over to the lake to sketch scenes for our art, based on the wetlands today. What a great spot to take the classroom outside.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 01/03/2024

A great day had by all at our a triathlon today. Well done to all those who competed it was great to see everyone giving it their best. A huge thank you to all the parents who helped out at another great Beaconsfield event.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 21/02/2024

Rooms 3,4,5 were out and about today looking at and learning about C Bay and C Play. Thanks to everyone who helped out today.

20/02/2024

The Maungati Bus has broken down outside on Gordon's Valley Road after Frenchmans Gully Road.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 19/02/2024

Morning everyone. Yesterday we had Elgrego at school performing his magic show. Once again we had some very willing volunteers to get on stage to help.

11/02/2024

Morning everyone. A couple of ex-students have pea straw for sale. Please see the details below.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 08/02/2024

Hi there everyone a rainy day but the kids are out and cheering on the riders as they do their races.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 15/12/2023

Afternoon everyone. Thank you to the Year 8's for a fitting final assembly.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 14/12/2023

Good evening everyone, just a few more photos from today.

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 13/12/2023

Morning everyone,
Just a few shots from the Fun Day so far...

Photos from Beaconsfield School's post 10/12/2023

What an awesome BGT finals afternoon last Friday. We keep being impressed by the talent and the willingness to give it a go. Well done to all, with Victoria and Lucy being judged to be joint winners in 2023. Congratulations to Totara who took out the house singing!

29/11/2023

Congratulations to everyone who competed on Tuesday at the athletic sports. Well done to Florence, Lucy and Hunter who were placed in their events.

Our Story

Beaconsfield School is a rural school which is only 15 minutes from centre of Timaru. We have 110 students across our 5 classrooms.

Beaconsfield School has large and picturesque grounds and facilities that we use to ensure our children have the opportunities meet and overcome the challenges that will see them reach ‘their excellence’.

We see our job as to inspire the children to achieve ‘their excellence’ as they develop into Academics, Sportspeople, Artists and Citizens.

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A couple of fast finishes today
Action shots…
And now for something completely different….
“Train the Brain” farm safety day is a great hit so far. What an awesome learning experience for the kids today.

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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00