Blog Archives
Year 9 parent (2013)
I am writing to say a big thank you to your school for giving my son the best start to the next 3 years. He has changed so much with regards to his schooling and if I’m honest at the beginning was a bit wary as to whether he would fit in and buckle down but he has done me proud. This is thanks to yourself and your staff who … Continue Reading
Food & farming campaign
From field to fork…Securing the future of food and farming. Are you aware that, as of 2015 Land Based BTECs will no longer count in school league tables? The knock on effect of this will be that schools like ours, who currently offer Land Based BTECs such as Agriculture and Horticulture will be forced to drop them from the curriculum, as it will jeopardise their results. More information can be … Continue Reading
Kayaking completed
A number of our boys completed a BCU Kayak Star 1 award following two weeks of practical and theory and one week of assessments over three Sundays. Nine boys spent more than 6 hours on the water, both at King Sedgemoor Drain and the River Exe, to ensure that they were fully aware of launching, recovering, capsizing, steering and control along with the theory and safety aspects of kayaking. Working … Continue Reading
Year 9 Parent (March 2013)
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with how well my son is getting on at Brymore. I have a completely different child when he comes home, he is definitely more tolerant of his younger brother for a start. When he comes home or when he calls all he talks about is what he is doing at school and all the activities he’s been doing, he especially … Continue Reading
Courageous rugby team
It was not a result that any of us wanted or had hoped for, as the Brymore rugby team were defeated 15-5 in the final to Haygrove, however it was a match filled with heroic battles, courageous boys and a team effort to rival many a national squad. Captain – Sam Webb, led the team onto the pitch amongst huge cheers from the Brymore faithful and from start to finish … Continue Reading
Horticulture plant sale
On Thursday 28th March from 2pm-4pm our Horticulture department will be holding a plant sale. There will be a good variety of different plants on offer along with apple juice and cider vinegar at very reasonable prices so please come along to the gardens and have a look!
Brymore on the TV
Brymore School is one of the star attractions of popular television series – Salvage Hunters, with the episode airing on Monday 11th March at 9pm on Quest and being repeated on Thursday 14th March. Salvage Hunters has claimed a worldwide audience since its launch in 2011 and Drew Pritchard, the modern-day salvage hunter looking out for loot, is back with a new series and one which visits Brymore. To see if the … Continue Reading
Year 9 visit the theatre
The Year 9’s paid a visit to the Ambassador Theatre in Woking on March 6th to see the moving production, based on the book, of Goodnight Mr Tom. The story follows a young boy unhappy at home, William, who is evacuated during the second world war into the care of recluse Mr Tom where they enjoy a happy and loving friendship. The Year 9’s really enjoyed the day and seeing … Continue Reading
Paper aeroplane challenge
Brymore School held its annual paper aeroplane challenge on the final full day of the half term to cheers from the crowd. With a large number of contestants and three main prizes up for grabs this was one contest nobody wanted to avoid. Miss Bradford, ably aided by Tim Stevenson, Gareth Stockton and Mrs Austin as officiates, started the proceedings which involved the entrants having to construct an aircraft from one … Continue Reading
Boost for bike trail
Brymore School has recently received a grant to help develop a bike trail, purchase equipment and start a cycling club. Sport England, the national body set-up to encourage sport participation within the UK, has awarded £10,000 to the school for this cycling initiative and in doing so has already encouraged boys to start the sport. The boys at Brymore have worked hard to build their own bicycle trail in the … Continue Reading
