Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils travelled to Ypres in Belgium last week for the bi-annual Battlefields Trip. Pupils travelled by coach and ferry through France to the Salient area of Belgium to learn about the individual stories of soldiers and their families. First, we visited the German cemetery of…
In Computing and Music, we’ve been exploring the world of sound with our EYFS class. Today, we ventured into Epping Forest for a sound hunt. We listened intently, staying as quiet as possible so we wouldn’t disturb the wildlife. Using an iPad, we captured the sounds of splashing in puddles,…
In September, our Year 10 and 11 GCSE Drama students attended an incredible performance of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The show was incredible, featuring amazing rapping, intricate choreography, and a double rotating stage that added dynamic movement to every scene. The students were fully engaged, gaining valuable insights…
Year 8 have had a fantastic time creating their ‘Ugly Dolls’. They explored how designers consider their target audience, work to a specification and complete material testing before making. Pupils loved working with felt and re-cycling materials and practising embroidery stitches’ and applique techniques. A big well done to everyone!
Year 9 have had a great lesson working in response to Australian born origami collage artist Aldo Talino. They explored distortion and paper engineering, their subject was the class’s much loved music icon Taylor Swift. Great work everyone! …
Year one and two had a fabulous time this week in the art studio making clay faces. They explored our own faces by touch and explored their own and others facial features. A great time was had by all! Well done.
Pupils have worked really hard this year and we have selected some fantastic art-work for the annual ISA Art Competition. Categories include drawing, sketch-book, textiles, group, photography and 3D. It is great to see such great advanced and sophisticated drawing and sculptural outcomes this year. Great work everyone! Lets hope…
The Braeside Charity Committee organised a collection for the charity Jeans for Genes. On Friday, pupils and staff supported by donating some money in exchange for wearing their own clothes that included an item of denim. The committee will be hosting the Senior and Junior assembly this week to talk…
Braeside’s year 3 & 4 netball team practised High Five netball against Normanhurst. They worked incredibly hard to learn about their positions. Ruby scored some brilliant goals and Zariah defended tirelessly. Well done Everyone!
Year 7 went on a team bonding trip to Nuclear High Ropes. They conquered fears and supported one another throughout the morning. The zip line at the end was a big hit!
