Breckenbrough

Year 12 and 13 Ski Trip

Stephen Baird — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:48:14 +0000

On the 19th of March, Year 12 and 13 students had the opportunity to be part of a ski trip to St Gervais in the Chamonix Valley, France. All the boys who took the opportunity had skied for at least 2 weeks previously so we were prepared to clock up the miles on the [...]

Quakers in Education – A dialogue

Stephen Baird — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:03:21 +0000

A workshop in Birmingham setup by the Quakers to explore Quaker methods of education.

An opportunity for Friends and supporters working in education to explore with others the Quaker contribution and the ways we can support each other.

The workshop will include opportunities to share your thoughts, ideas, practice and your contribution to identify [...]

OFSTED 2012

Stephen Baird — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:16:06 +0000

Breckenbrough School has been rated “a good school” following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school was praised for its residential provision, its wide and personalised curriculum and the impeccable behaviour of its pupils.

“This is a great tribute to the hard work of all staff and pupils” said Headmaster Geoff Brookes. “Under the new [...]

Discover Scuba

Stephen Baird — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:14:14 +0000

By Chris Jackson Child Care Welfare Officer

For those of you who know me well, you’ll already know that scuba diving is a passion of mine – it gives you a glance into the underwater world which is usually inaccessible to most people. Scuba diving is not a competitive sport, yet presents the participant [...]

First Aid Training

Stephen Baird — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:12:31 +0000

by Chris Jackson

As well as being a member of the care team at Breckenbrough School, I am also a qualified First Aid Instructor and have taught basic first aid to many adults and children for many years. As we look to equip the boys at Breckenbrough with life skills that they can go [...]

Breck’s first Cambridge student

Stephen Baird — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:57:00 +0000

This young man came to Breckenbrough late in his school life. He was very nervous and initially only came for a day a week. He was given individual tuition and his attendance and confidence grew. Here is a tribute to his fine achievement from his tutor Ron Cowells.

Off to Cambridge

The fact that [...]

Sky Sports “Living for Sports” scheme

Stephen Baird — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:55:29 +0000

The school signed up to the Sky Sports Living for Sport Scheme which focuses on working with children, using sport to inspire young people. The scheme helps to change behaviour, improve life skills and increase attainment through participation in sports activities.

Rugby was seen by the boys as a great way to become [...]

Competition winner

Stephen Baird — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:52:40 +0000

Nathan

Breck student Nathan Brimm, top cartoon artist is a double winner this month. He has won the Bonfire Night competition in the Dandy winning four Lego characters, not satisfied with that he also came out winner in the Halloween edition of the Beano. In the Dandy he drew a Fat Cat and in [...]

School improvements

Stephen Baird — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:51:25 +0000

New 6th form units

This year has seen the opening of a new residential Sixth Form unit for Year 12 students. The unit is designed to encourage the pupils to further develop their social skills and prepare them for independent life at college, university or in the world of work.

Living area

An [...]

New art teacher

Stephen Baird — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:49:09 +0000

At the end of July we said fare well to Glynis Grange after many years of service to the school in developing the art into a popular and therapeutic activity within the school. We have been delighted to welcome Melanie Jones from Filey to take over and develop the world of art. Melanie is [...]