Our final Speech Day was held at St James Church this year which was a fitting place since that’s where we have our joyous events like Harvest and Christmas Play. Mr Hagger and Mrs Moon gave a welcome speech about the wonderful year of events we have had and how we should all take the Braeside spirit with us when we move on. There were prizes for academic subjects and endeavour and effort. Year 9 students received their Duke of Edinburgh Awards for completing Bronze.
Some Year 6 pupils were awarded their Bronze, Silver and Gold Oak Tree Challenge badges after a successful year of working towards the project. Pupils who have undertaken LAMDA exams read some jovial poems and the Early Year to Year 8 Choir sang finishing on ‘Breaking Free’ which was an uplifting song to finish on. Freya (Head Girl) also made a heartfelt speech about her time at Braeside. We also had some exceptionally talented pianists to welcome families in with their music. It was a lovely afternoon of celebrations.
