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  • 23/01/26

    Sixth Form Update: UCAS Progress, Attendance and Ambition

    As we continue through this academic year, it has been brilliant to see the sustained commitment, maturity, and drive across our Post-16 community. UCAS Applications We are delighted to share that 32 UCAS applications have now been sent off, with students already receiving offers by the...
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  • 20/01/26

    KS3 3D Design and the Brakenhale Eco Council

    Firstly, a huge thank you to the parents, carers and students of Brakenhale for the overwhelmingly positive response to our request for empty Christmas sweet tubs. We are still receiving bags of tubs at the end of January and are delighted to share photos of the recycling process. You can s...
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  • 18/01/26

    Food Tech Projects in Full Swing Across Key Stages

    Our students have been working hard on their assessment projects. Both Year 7 and Year 8 students have had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to their assessments. They have successfully researched and planned a dish, then prepared and plated it. They have continued to develop...
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  • 16/01/26

    Slope Success: 40 Students Conquer the Mountains!

    At the start of January we went on a truly unforgettable ski trip with 40 of our students and 6 members of staff, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. From the moment we arrived, the energy was high, and the students represented the school brilliantly. The highlight of the wee...
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  • 09/01/26

    Duet/Trio GCSE Examination

    Our Year 11 Dance GCSE cohort worked incredibly hard to ensure they performed to their full potential in the Duet/Trio GCSE examination. The students showed outstanding resilience, commitment and focus throughout the preparation process, and their dedication was evident in their performances. We are...
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  • 08/01/26

    Christmas Card Competition

    Thank you to everyone who joined in with our Brakenhale Christmas Card competition last term. The chosen winning card was sent out as the official 2025 Brakenhale Christmas Card, but it was a difficult decision to choose a winner! See all entries in the latest newsletter.
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  • 07/01/26

    Introducing our NewBrakenhale Student Council

    We are delighted to announce the election of the new Student Council at Brakenhale School. This year saw an exceptionally high level of interest, with some year groups receiving over 50 applications. Following a rigorous shortlisting process, candidates were narrowed down to the top eight in e...
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  • 05/01/26

    New Exploring Art, Design and Making Across KS3Story

    Year 7 - Students have been looking at the work of Miro, creating their own characters and painting them with watercolour paints. They will be taking these into individual textile pieces this term, using felt and hand stitching which we look forward to. Year 8 have been studying work from a...
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  • 17/12/25

    Winter Showcase Celebrates Talent Across the Performing Arts

    On Wednesday 10th December, our Winter Showcase filled the hall with festive cheer as over 100 parents and carers came together to celebrate the incredible talent within our school community. The evening was a wonderful success, showcasing a rich and varied programme of performances across the...
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  • 16/12/25

    December Attendance Highlights: 15 Days of Positivity

    At Brakenhale School, we have been celebrating excellent attendance this December through our 15 Days of Positivity initiative, designed to reward students and highlight the vital link between attendance and success. The 15 Days of Positivity Initiative The initiative ran throughout the...
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  • 15/12/25

    Eco Council Lead the Way in Recycling and Sustainability

    It has been a very busy and productive term for our Eco Council. They have been using our amazing cutting-edge granulator and heat press machines in G03 to recycle waste any plastic generated from our school, including bottle lids, whiteboard marker pens, and even old/broken computer keyboar...
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  • 12/12/25

    Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day

    An annual tradition, our fantastic catering team served up a delicious Christmas dinner on Wednesday 10th December, with students and staff tucking in to traditional turkey, pigs in blankets (roasted vegetable parcels were also offered), roasties, yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables. Min...
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