Blog Archives
Departing Year 11 Parent (2014)
We just wanted to say thank you for all you have done for our son in the past three years. Over this time he has fulfilled far more that we could have wished for , he has grown in confidence and maturity and we put that down o the dedication of you all at Brymore. At a very early age we knew his career path but you have made the … Continue Reading
Leavers Service
We recently held our annual Year 11 leaver service and prizegiving. Joined by the whole school and families of the Year 11s as we celebrated the achievements and successes of the boys over the past 3 years. Main Winners: Brymore Head Boys Shield: Jack Wilkins Brymore English Award: Charlie Coleman Brymore Mathematics Award: James Nurton Tony Edwards Cup: Jack Foale Hutson Design Award: David Lukins Award for Creative Endeavour: Richard … Continue Reading
Successful Open Day
Brymore held it’s annual Open Day and Country Fair on Saturday 28 June to a few heavy rain showers but bookended by glorious sunshine and high spirits. With over 3000 people entering the gates to see duck herding dogs, stock showing by our boys, children’s entertainment and the opportunity to see teachers and the Head it was a busy day at the school. John Coaker was crowned Supreme Champion in the boys stock … Continue Reading
Food & Farming at Wincanton
A number of boys were given the opportunity to visit Wincanton Racecourse for a Food and Farming special race day on Sunday 23rd March. With a number of high profile jockeys, such as Richard Johnson and Robert Thornton, in attendance alongside local trainer Paul Nicholls it gave the boys a chance to really soak up the atmosphere and rub shoulders with the horse racing world. Three boys were also able … Continue Reading
Olympian at Brymore
We have been delighted to welcome Olympian and Commonwealth pistol shooting medallist Georgina Geike to Brymore. Georgina gave a talk to the boys about her journey to becoming an Olympian and how she is firmly setting her sights on the Rio Olympics in 2016 where she is chasing a medal. After the talk Georgina and her coach took small groups of boys for lessons and gave them tips on how … Continue Reading
Run Team Brymore Run
Mr Bagshaw, Mrs Austin, Miss Rundle and Mr Mahon are all running the Bath Half Marathon in aid of the Stroke Association on 2 March 2014 and are looking for people to dig deep and sponsor them to complete the 13.1 miles of the race. This is a charity close to the heart of Mr Bagshaw as he, himself, suffered from a stroke in 2012. He set himself three goals … Continue Reading
Ski trip report
Twenty three boys, Mr and Mrs Ball and Mr Ashton departed from Gatwick for the Italian mountains in Bormio at the start of the Christmas holidays, looking forward to the annual Brymore ski trip. The trip was hailed as a huge success with boys having more than 5 hours of skiing a day. Thanks to excellent instructors, every boy improved by the end of the holiday. They also participated in … Continue Reading
Blackmore Farm – December 2013
The boys who helped before, during and after the event were a credit to the school – well presented, polite and helpful. Their hard work ensured that the event ran smoothly and we have received many positive comments for which you can be rightfully proud.
Prospective parent (2013)
Can I just say how proud the boys made you as a school. It has been years since I have seen the manners and courtesy demonstrated today. All credit to you, Mr Thomas, your staff and the boys. (email sent after attending an Open Morning)
Christmas smiles all round
Boys at Brymore have been working hard to think about their local community in the annual Smiles for Christmas campaign run through the boarding houses. Smiles for Christmas, which started last year, is an inter-house competition to design and fill a hamper. This ultimately gets distributed to the elderly residents in the Homes in Sedgemoor supported housing location in Cannington, in addition any extras will be sent onto to the local Foodbank further helping the … Continue Reading
