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  • 17/02/25

    The Brakenhale Combined Cadet Force

    The Brakenhale Combined Cadet Force has been parading every Tuesday with the volunteer Sergeants, Contingent Commander Michael Gildersleve and the newly recruited volunteer PI Powell. We are looking forward to more staff volunteers joining the contingent soon. In these sessions we have been re...
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  • 10/02/25

    Sixth Form Update

    This term often starts off as a challenge. With the coldest, darkest weather of the year and Christmas now behind us, many of us may feel the weight of the January blues. However, January also marks a time for fresh starts, where students can set new goals and plan for the future. For Year...
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  • 07/02/25

    Student Celebration Breakfast with the Headteacher

    Well done to all those students who were invited to the weekly Headteacher Celebration Breakfast with Mrs Douglas on a Friday during Tutor time. The criteria last half term was Most Golden Tickets. These students all fulfil our values of Aim High, Be Kind and Take Responsibility and Mrs Dou...
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  • 04/02/25

    Bikeability Holiday Courses

    Avanti Cycling offer holiday courses which provide important cycling safety skills for children who wish to ride their bikes.
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  • 03/02/25

    Intermediate Maths Challenge

    In January, the top students in Years 9, 10 and 11 were invited to take part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge (a national Mathematics competition). The Maths department is delighted to announce that following this, three of our students have gone through to the next stage! We are incredibly...
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  • 31/01/25

    Highlights from Performing Arts

    Christmas Showcase We couldn’t be more proud of all of our students who made this year's Christmas Showcase truly special. Mika was an absolutely wonderful host, guiding us through a magical evening. The dances captivated us all, and the performances from our Year 12 students, w...
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  • 30/01/25

    Bracknell Youth Hub Launch

    BRACCAN WALK YOUTH HUB LAUNCH EVENT We want everyone to have the confidence that when schools refer to TYS (Targeted Youth Support) the young people know who we are, what we do and that we have an amazing space for them. 
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  • 29/01/25

    February Half Term Activities

    Free holiday activities for young people over half term (benefit related).
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  • 28/01/25

    Combined Cadet Force trip

    Eleven CCF cadets and 8 staff attended Ash Ranges to learn weapons handling and have the opportunity to fire live rounds down the range. This was in collaboration with Reddam school, Luckley House and JMA. For some it was the first time, others have done this before. It was a cold and windy...
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  • 24/01/25

    Student Leadership Team update

    Our Student Leadership Team recently held a meeting to discuss exciting changes for Brakenhale School, including the selection of new House names inspired by mountains. After researching and sharing ideas, the Student Leadership Team participated in a vote to decide the final names, which will...
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  • 22/01/25

    NHS ChatHealth Service for Students

    The NHS ChatHealth service is a free confidential texting service where students aged 11-19 can seek health advice & support from the school nursing team on all kinds of things like: Sleep, stress, anxiety, low mood, healthy eating, smoking, vaping, self-harm, drugs & alcohol, body chan...
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  • 22/01/25

    NHS ChatHealth Service for Parents

    The NHS ChatHealth service is available to parents of 11–19-year-olds, offering support & advice on many topics such as emotional health & well-being, medical conditions, sleep, parenting, healthy eating, behaviour.
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