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Student Spotlight – Dilly at the EFDC Awards

Epping Forest District Council have awarded Dilly in Year 10 “Highly Commended” in the category of “Young Citizen of the Year 2024.” As an Ambassador for The Multi Schools Council, Dilly works hard to challenge perceptions of difference and raise awareness of challenges young people may face. Dilly’s dedication and…

Careers Fair

Braeside pupils from Kindergarten to Year 10 recently experienced a highly engaging and informative Careers Day. We welcomed several special guests into the school for the afternoon, who kindly gave up their time to speak to the student’s about their chosen careers. Their talks included what made them choose that…

Police Visit

Continuing with Careers Week, Kindergarten and Reception had some very exciting visitors  come into school to tell them all about what they do. We were very lucky to have three  Police Officers come from Loughton Police Station. The children learnt all about what different roles the Police have within the…

Science Fair

On Tuesday 12 March, Year 6 took part in the fantastic Science Fair at Bancroft’s school. During the afternoon the children took part in many activities, these included: making slime, watching the effect of chemical reactions and investigating the biology of water flies. A fantastic afternoon had by all!

Early Years Fire Station Visit

As part of Careers Week, Kindergarten and Reception went to Chingford Fire Station to find out more about what a Firefighter does. The children watched a Fireman come down the pole, went inside a fire engine and even used the firehose to spray a target!

Year 9 Hand Sculptures

Year 9 are now extending their ‘Everyday Objects’ project by exploring three-dimension and are creating a sculpture with personal meaning.  Everybody started by making a hand and then had the free choice to personalise their hands to communicate their own ideas and express aspects of their personality or ideas that…

Oak-Tree Cross Country

Our Year 3 and Year 5/6 Cross Country teams went to Coopersale Hall School for the annual cross country relays! It was extremely muddy but all of the students showed excellent determination.    

WESSA Football Tournament – Years 7 & 8

Year 7 and 8 football team took part in the WESSA Football Tournament. Angel did some excellent saves in goal and Ava S and Olivia worked tirelessly to gain possession. Isabella delivered some fantastic throw ins down the line! Well done team!

All Things Dotty Workshop

Its great to see year 5 and 6 with their finished canvases, taking influence from Yayoi Kusama.  As well as it being a really fun project students explored lots of skills including how colours work well together, colour balance, how artists use life experiences to create art and how to…