13/05/25
Youthline Year 9 Workshop
Youthline are offering a 6-week workshop on stress and worry to interested young people in Year 9.
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01/05/25CCF Fieldcraft Weekend
Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th April: The volunteers were onsite from 8am setting up for the existing and new cadets’ arrival at 10am. Once uniform, kit and bergens were issued - wonderfully supported by the established cadets: straightening collars, lacing boots - the new cadets got st...Read Full Story
25/04/25A Practically Perfect Performance: Mary Poppins School Production Soars
The recent school production of Mary Poppins was nothing short of magical. From the moment the curtain rose, the audience was transported into the whimsical world of Cherry Tree Lane, brought to life with charm, talent, and a remarkable attention to detail. The cast delivered outstanding pe...Read Full Story
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04/04/25Easter Egg Hunt
Before the Easter break and as part of Fun Fridays; we held a Brakenhale Easter egg hunt - it was an absolute shell-ebration! From speedy scavengers to clever clue-crackers, our pupils hatched some serious fun across the school grounds. Thank you to everyone who made it such an egg- cellent...Read Full Story
04/04/25Sixth Form News
It has been a busy, yet rewarding term. We really appreciate and commend the efforts that students have put into their studies. We are officially two thirds of the way through the academic year – the time has flown by! Entering the spring season means that we are greeted with brighter...Read Full Story
01/04/25PE Update
It’s been another busy period in PE, with the football season in full swing! Alongside our strong extra-curricular clubs, including regular basketball sessions with Reading Rockets, we've adapted well to the sports hall being out of use due to PPEs. Despite this, some of our favo...Read Full Story
31/03/25The Brakenhale Eco Council
The Brakenhale Eco Council has been very busy throughout March. We have set up a waste plastic recycling system with bottle disposal sites located across the school. The Eco Council members have helped to process the waste plastic, removing and collecting the plastic caps, which we will be transform...Read Full Story
25/03/25Fun Fridays Pi Reciting Challenge
On Pi Day (3/14)—following the U.S. date format —we celebrated with a competition to see who could recite the most digits of pi. Some of our students were absolutely incredible! Our top scorers were: Pratyusha (Y10) – 671 digits Bhavna (Y8) – 571 digits And...Read Full Story
24/03/25Comic Relief 2025
On Friday 21st March, Brakenhale celebrated the return of the Red Nose to mark 40 years of Comic Relief. Students had the opportunity to purchase a Red Nose, wear a red accessory for the day and take part in a Musical Statues Extravaganza. Their efforts raised a fantastic £200! Student...Read Full Story
20/03/25RS & History Trip to London
On our trip to London, we started with a two-hour coach ride to St Paul’s Cathedral. Once we arrived, we explored the cathedral, including climbing 528 steps up and then 528 back down. It was incredible! We had the chance to see the cathedral from 30 metres up (the Whispering Gallery), t...Read Full Story