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  • 23/03/26

    Sports & PE update

    It has been an action-packed term in the PE department! Our athletes have shown incredible resilience, particularly in the face of some nail-biting finishes. From last-minute goals to the high stakes of penalty shoot-outs, the school spirit has been on full display. Football All of our...
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  • 18/03/26

    Performing Arts News

    Mamma Mia Our Musical Theatre team is currently in the process of creating a short version of Mamma Mia! This year’s production is set to be particularly special, as every aspect of the show — from the script to the lighting — is being led and managed by our talente...
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  • 17/03/26

    Highlights from Fun Fridays

    It’s been an action-packed term for Fun Fridays at Brakenhale, with our community coming together every week to celebrate creativity, curiosity, and a bit of friendly competition! From testing our knowledge in the Medieval Music Quiz and the "Guess the Book" emoji challenge to explor...
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  • 09/03/26

    World Book Day 2026

    During the week commencing 2nd March, we celebrated World Book Day at Brakenhale. All year groups attended an insightful assembly led by Mrs Lewis on the importance of reading. There were bespoke tutor time activities for Years 7–9, tailored English lessons for Years 7–8, book vouchers f...
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  • 06/03/26

    Art and Photography Trip to London

    On 3rd March, Miss Wilhelmy and Mrs Vince took Post-16 Art and Photography students to London. The group walked along the South Bank, providing plenty of photographic opportunities, before spending several hours exploring the exhibits at the Tate Modern. Following lunch, they crossed the Millenni...
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  • 02/03/26

    Students Showcase Creativity in Food Projects

    Year 9 students have been working incredibly hard on their ROA projects. They were tasked with researching a country of their choice and preparing a dish inspired by their findings. A key focus for this project was on plating and presentation, and students demonstrated great creativity and attention...
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  • 25/02/26

    3D Design Projects Showcase Creativity in Years 7 and 8

    Our Year 7 3D Design students have been in the workshop this term, working exceptionally hard to follow the creative process in their Piet Mondrian Clock Design projects. They are now only one lesson away from completing a finished product to take home and enjoy. Our Year 8 3D Des...
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  • 11/02/26

    Eco Council Lead Recycling Initiative

    Our Eco Council continues to work incredibly hard behind the scenes each Friday, coordinating with the daily tutor litter-picking programme by sorting and recycling any hard plastic waste generated by the school which is then ready to be processed into brand new reformed sheet modelling mate...
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  • 04/02/26

    Bringing Set Texts to Life:The Globe Players VisitBrakenhale

    The Globe Players graced our presence with traditional renditions of William Shakespeare's Macbeth to Year 11 who are studying the famous tragedy and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to Year 10 who are studying the popular novella. Both performances offered far more than a retel...
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  • 04/02/26

    Aim High in Action: Year 7 at Oakwood

    Over the past few weeks, our Year 7 students have thoroughly enjoyed their visits to Oakwood Climbing Centre! They enthusiastically took part in a wide range of exciting activities, including the Leap of Faith, crate stacking, archery, low ropes and indoor rock climbing. Throughout their ti...
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  • 30/01/26

    Friends of Brakenhale – Valentine’s Raffle

    Love is in the air, and so is the chance to win! Our Valentine’s Raffle is now live, offering you the perfect opportunity to treat yourself or a loved one. 🎟 How to enter: Purchase your raffle tickets easily online via the link below. ✨ Winners announced: 11th February Grab y...
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  • 26/01/26

    New Age Kurling Success at Garth Hill College

    A group of Brakenhale students recently represented the school at a New Age Kurling event hosted by Garth Hill College. The team consisted of Freddie, Archie, James, Charlie, Matilda, Skylar, Hannah and Angel, all of whom showed great enthusiasm, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day...
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