Pupils joined together at a whole school assembly this week for a charity activity to raise money for WaterAid. All pupils brought copper coins in from home and gathered in the junior playground. They then laid down their coins in a large spiral. All the money was collected by Year 10 pupils…
The pupils gathered in houses this morning for an activity aimed to encourage them to think about women all over the world who are responsible for carrying water in harsh conditions. The pupils (directed by house captains) had to carry water in a large open container for one mile in teams. The…
Years 1 to 10 took part in an Afro-Brazilian dance workshop this week with a professional dancer and teacher. They learned to use their shoulders, core muscles and arms to move to carnival music. The pupils then had a ‘dance-off’ to see who could remember the dance routine. They had a thoroughly…
We had a fun-filled afternoon last week with Braeside Early Years, who took part in a number of races and activities at the Senior Site. There was some very impressive balancing taking place in the egg and spoon race, while everyone got beach ready in the dress up race. After…
The marquee was packed with children, teachers, friends and family last weekend for the FOBS Summer Fete. The pupils entertained the crowd with some upbeat songs from a selection of musicals before everyone enjoyed the range of activities on offer. One of the most popular stalls was the cake stall, where each cake was…
We had a lovely afternoon last week celebrating the many successes of our pupils. The audience was entertained by a variety of performances, from musical recitals, songs from the choir and a short drama piece, all celebrating Shakespeare’s Centenary. The guest speaker was Kirsten Turner, former pupil at Braeside and now a…
Year 10 invited the local residents in for an afternoon of musical entertainment and traditional afternoon tea on Wednesday. Pupils arranged the entire event, from creating and delivering the invitations, making a selection of delicious cakes, serving tea, singing and chatting to the guests. It is a chance for the…
Our eighth Graduation Dinner was held last Friday evening at Packford’s Hotel in Woodford Green. It is a formal occasion where leavers and staff can enjoy a convivial meal together in a setting away from school. Everyone dresses to impress and it is very gratifying to see these girls as…
Year 10 had a Lifeskills Workshop this afternoon delivered by a team of employees from Barclays. The team delivered advice on job applications, making the most of a CV, how to present yourself in an interview, workplace behaviour and self motivation. Read more about the workshop in our next Newsletter,…
We had a fantastic afternoon on Friday at Lee Valley Athletics Centre. Children from Years 1- 10 took part in a variety of sporting events including a fancy dress race, obstacle course and several sprint races. It was great to see the huge crowd of supporting families and friends cheering…
