To start the term off, our Beaver learned about Remembrance Day – a
moment each year when people across the UK pause to honour those who
served and sacrificed in times of war and conflict. Although they are
young, Our Beavers understand the importance of kindness, gratitude,
and remembering others, and this topic has given them a meaningful way
to explore those values and be part of the Remembrance parade in
Washington village.
During their meeting, the Beavers discovered the story behind the red
poppy, a symbol recognised across the world. They learned that:
Poppies were the first flowers to grow on the battlefields of the
First World War.
A soldier and poet, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, wrote about them
in his famous poem In Flanders Fields.
Because of this, the poppy became a symbol of remembrance — a way to
honour those who lost their lives and to support those who continue to
serve today.
They crafted Poppy wreaths, colourful flowers and medals of honours.
After learning about Remembrance Day and the meaning of the poppy, Our
Beavers jumped straight into a brand‑new theme the following week
Weird Science. With curiosity as their guide and plenty of enthusiasm
to spare, the Beavers transformed into young scientists ready to
explore, experiment, and discover.
We started with Invisible Ink: The Magic of Heat
The session began with a mysterious challenge: writing secret messages
using invisible ink. The Beavers used simple ingredients to create
their own “magic ink,” then watched in amazement as their hidden words
and drawings appeared when gently warmed.
This experiment helped them learn:
· How heat can cause chemical changes
· That science can be both useful and fun
· How people in the past used similar techniques to send secret messages
The excitement on their faces as their messages appeared was priceless.
👃 Exploring the Science of Smell
Next, the Beavers explored their senses by learning about different
smells. Through a series of scent‑based challenges, they discovered:
· How our noses help us identify things
· Why some smells are strong, some are gentle, and some are… surprising
· How scent is linked to memory and emotion
The room was filled with giggles as they tried to guess each mystery
smell — some pleasant, some puzzling, and a few that caused dramatic
reactions.
🌋 Erupting Volcanoes: A Big Finale
To finish the evening with a bang, the Beavers created their very own
erupting volcanoes. Using safe household ingredients, they watched as
their miniature mountains bubbled, frothed, and erupted in colourful
streams.
This hands‑on experiment helped them understand:
· What happens during a volcanic eruption
· How mixing certain substances can create exciting reactions
· Why scientists observe, predict, and record what they see
The eruption was a highlight of the night — messy, dramatic, and unforgettable.
Alyssa from Australia
We had a visit from Alyssa a scout from Australia who came to visit us
and tell us all about her country and the Wallaby Scouts and we also
made vegemite scrolls
The week after meeting Alyssa our Beavers learned the importance of staying safe online.
Safe passwords, exploring the internet and learning simple coding all learning for the Digital citizen badge.
Last week’s of term the Beavers were buzzing with excitement as they gathered for their
weekly meeting, because today was the day they would plan their
Christmas party. Ideas flew around the room faster than snowflakes in
a winter storm and they made Christmas decorations and this helped
towards there you shape badge.
Then we ended the term with their Party and badge presentation and gave out a whooping 119 badges.
We even invested four new Beavers to our colony.
Just some of the many things we do over the term.
If you have a 6 – 8 year old that would like to join in and learn some Skills for life why not get in touch.