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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Brymore School were given a flavour of the future of nuclear power on their doorstep after a recent visit to the Hinkley Point Power Station. Energy suppliers EDF, who own the Hinkley B and C site, toured 48 Year 10 boys around the Hinkley B site; talking them through the way nuclear energy is made, showing them the 2 reactors and fuel filling machine from up high and viewing the … Continue Reading →

Brymore School’s Horticulture department have very kindly been donated hundreds of bulbs from a local Garden Centre. Cheddar Garden Centre contacted the school recently to see if we could utilise their excess tulip bulbs and with a resounding ‘yes’ we have now planted nearly all of the selection around the school site. Reuben Willcocks, Head of Horticulture, stated ‘it is hugely important that the boys get the hands-on experience of … Continue Reading →

Brymore Farm have British Lop store pigs (buy to rear) for sale for only £1 per kilo. They are able to leave the farm from February 2nd 2013 and start from 30kg upwards. If you wish to consider buying one (or more) of these rare breeds then please contact the farm on 01278 652428.