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So many of our pupils take this up that NCS have given us a Gold Award!  \nHaving what sociologists call 'cultural capital' has never been more important and really helps people to stand out when they are conversing with professionals. This half term, some of our pupils have been to the theatre, some to dance events and some enjoyed orchestral performances at Symphony Hall. And that's on top of all the cultural enrichment that goes on in their subjects every single day.  \nIf you have not yet checked out the careers section of our website you can find it near the top - it's one of the main tabs.  \nMs L Draycott Headteacher  \nNCS GOLD AWARD  \nWe are delighted to announce that the National Citizen Service has awarded us with Gold status because so many of our students signed up. As well as a plaque, we received a certificate from the Prime Minister.  \nThe National Citizen Service is open to all 16 and 17-year-olds in England. It helps young people build skills for work and life, while they take on new challenges and meet new friends. They have a short time away from home and take part in a team project that will help their community.  \nREGIONAL GYMNASTIC SCHOOLS’ TUMBLING  \nOlly in Year 7 has taken the gold medal in the under 14s Regional Gymnastic Schools’ Tumbling competition. He will therefore be representing Barr Beacon in the National Schools Finals competition which will be taking place in May. Well done Olly!  \nARE YOU SMARTEROLD? THANA 12 YEAR  \nFive pupils are celebrating achieving ‘genius level’ results in MENSA’s world-renowned IQ test.  \nTwo of these pupils exceeded the 160 IQ that Albert Einstein and Professor Stephen Hawking were said to have possessed. A.Singh Basra and A. Bhupla achieved an incredible ‘perfect score’ of 162.  \nK. Marwaha, K. Ord and K. Tobias each possess IQs of 152 putting them in the top 2% of the population.  \nEach pupil was delighted by their result.  \nA. 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But knowing they have a high IQ will encourage these pupils to push themselves  \nORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE  \nA group of pupils experienced a live orchestral performance by the world-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.  \nAfter opening with a thunderous rendition of Alan Silvestri’s theme from The Avengers films, the orchestra played pieces by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Pärt and more. 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