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Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are writing to emphasise the importance of following safe drop-off procedures outside the school, to ensure the safety and well-being of all students during arrival and collection times.

Key Safety Points:

Please use designated drop-off areas only, avoiding parking on double yellow lines, near junctions, or zebra crossings.

Do not perform U-turns on the road outside the school. There is a roundabout that should be used at all times for this purpose.

Do not double-park your car, as this obstructs visibility and can cause dangerous situations.

Be patient and alert. Remain attentive while dropping off your child, avoiding distractions like mobile phones, and helping to ensure that they are safe when crossing the road.

Discuss road safety rules with your child and remind them to always use designated zebra crossings.

We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment for all students. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Sincerely,

Brecon High School

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Congratulations to all of our Year 11 students who sat the November entry Numeracy exam. A very pleasing set of results across the board, and a special congratulations to the 14 students who achieved A/A* grades!!

An excellent start to GCSE season, we are very proud of you all.

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Please see attached a letter from the Chair of Governors.

Kind regards

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This upcoming Friday (Dec 13th) our Year 10 Welsh Baccalaureate students will be hosting the annual Christmas Fundraising Fayre for key stage 3 students.

With a wide range of Christmas craft and food products to choose from, it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up some gifts for family and friends! All money raised will be donated to charities selected by Year 10 students.

For more information, please see the attached poster.

Nadolig Llawen Aberhonddu!🎄

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This is to confirm that school will be open tomorrow morning Tuesday 10th December.

Thank you for your understanding regarding today’s enforced closure, we look forward to welcoming students back in the morning!

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Dear Parents/Carers,

We regret to inform you that Brecon High School will be closed today, Monday December 9th, due to an unexpected issue with our hot water system. Ensuring the health safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

We are working diligently to resolve this issue and will keep you updated on the progress. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mr Edwards

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Brecon’s best biologists hard at work mastering their 6-mark exam question technique. Some tricky Darwinian theories to get their heads around, but with expert instruction from Mrs W, they all proved fit enough to survive!

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Our Year 11 Drama students completed their Unit 1 practical exam today worth 40% of the qualification. Staff were bowled over by their resilience throughout the day and the final products were ‘very sophisticated’ in the words of a fellow Year 10 Drama student 🎭

Congratulations to all involved - enjoy a well deserved rest this weekend 🎉

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In 3 very hard fought group matches, Brecon-A secured a close victory (10-9) vs Gwernyfed, a tense draw (12-12) vs Crickhowell - after trailing by 8 points no less - and a hard fought win (10-6) vs Ysgol Calon Cymru. This meant they topped their group and went straight throught to the final.

Brecon-B, who were in the other group, lost to Gwernyfed, then beat Crickhowell (12-6) and Ysgol Calon Cymru (8-6), securing a second placed finish and a place in the 3rd/4th play-off.

The 3rd/4th play-off on the bigger court meant a lot more running, which for a team with only one sub, proved a bit too much. They narrowly lost (4-2) against Crickhowell, but they persevered to the end.

The final was a very tense affair with only 5 players - Jack, Jago, Aaron, Noah, and Dairidas - Brecon-A now had to face a big Gwernyfed side on the bigger court. Demonstrating superior skill and greater determination, Brecon were victorious, winning 4-0. Llongyfarchiadau!!

The boys qualify to represent Powys at the South Wales finals.

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As we prepare to launch our ‘15 Days of Christmas’ Attendance Challenge, please take time to read the attached letter from Interim Headteacher Mr Edwards.

Kind regards,

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Maths support for parents and carers in Powys.

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Maths support for parents and carers in Powys.

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If you would like to feel more confident in supporting your children with their maths studies, why not take a look at the ‘Number Up’ initiative being offered by Powys Council.

It’s a 4-lesson course designed to help adults enhance their numeracy skills and build confidence with mathematics.

More information on the letter attached.

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Numeracy Support for Parents - Powys copy

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Because 12 days of Christmas are simply not enough…

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Because 12 days of Christmas are simply not enough…

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… We are proud to launch our 15 Days of Christmas Attendance Challenge!

All students that achieve 100% attendance for the month of December will be entered into a draw for some BIG prizes!!

See the attached posters for more information.

You’ve got to be in it (school) to win it!

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Brecon High School is currently open as normal. At this point we have not received any concerns from our bus contractors. We are monitoring the situation carefully and will update you with any changes.

Kind regards.

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A reminder to all, that Y11 will be sitting their mock examinations next week - starting Monday 25th November.

It is expected that students come prepared with all necessary equipment - pens, pencils, calculator (if permitted for each exam).

Mock exams provide an invaluable experience for students, as part of their GCSE preparations. They may also be used to establish which exam tier students will sit in the summer. It is therefore essential that students prepare well, and fully engage with the mock experience.

Please see the mock exam timetable attached.

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We are all looking forward to our upcoming Wow Day (formerly known as Deep Learning Days) this Wednesday 20th November.

Students will spend the day taking part in a variety of exciting extracurricular activities and workshops, designed to inspire, engage, and challenge.

Most anticipated of all, is our very special guest speaker Tori James - Professional adventurer, author, and the first Welsh woman to climb Mount Everest!

Plenty of photos to follow.

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Huge thanks to the Friends of Brecon High who funded yet another incredible and unique experience for our Expressive Arts students.

Thanks also to @jncevents1 for leading an excellent Lighting Workshop.

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Congratulations to New Welsh Shooting Champion William Griffith

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Congratulations to New Welsh Shooting Champion William Griffith

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William competed in the Welsh Shooting Championships in Sofia Gardens, Cardiff on 31st October.

He won Gold at Intermediate 6yrd rifle, making him Welsh Champion in that discipline.

William now goes on to compete in the British Championships in the February in Cannock, Staffs.

Well done, William.

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Brecon Represented Well at International Judo Tournament

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Brecon Represented Well at International Judo Tournament

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This past weekend six Brecon High students travelled to The Hague, Netherlands, for the IRJT International judo tournament.

The competition comprised of 1500 judoka from all across Europe and took place over two days.

The Welsh Judo squad was made up of 20 competitors, six of whom were Brecon High School students – fantastic representation! All performed excellently and represented their country and the school superbly.

Special congratulations to Cali Bevan, who achieved a silver medal – a brilliant achievement.

Well done to all who competed!

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A Message for Parents of Year 11 Students

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A Message for Parents of Year 11 Students

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A reminder that our ‘Keeping on Track’ evening is coming up on Tuesday 19th November, with the first talk starting at 5.30pm.

Please could you remember to complete the attendance survey, via the link sent out through ClassCharts.

Kind regards,

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We had a great day this past Friday, raising money for BBC Children in Need.

Alongside the traditional non-uniform fundraiser, students also enjoyed taking part in lunchtime Karaoke and Brecon’s first Flag Football tournament - Congratulations to the ‘Forsey Pigeons’ who came out on top of that!

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A great day of football this past Friday, as Brecon sent 3 teams to compete in a tournament hosted at Crickhowell.

Excellent performances throughout the day. Year 7 were narrowly beaten in the final 1-0. Year 9 were also runners up. Well done to everyone who played!👏

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Well done to the Year 9 boys rugby team, who played very well in the rugby tournament last week. Some excellent performances, including an excellent performance against Gwernyfed. This included a virtuoso performance from Kian Belcher!

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A great win for our Year 8 girls yesterday afternoon in a competitive game against Crickhowell.

This team goes from strength to strength. Well done girls!

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Children in Need - This Friday 15th November

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Children in Need - This Friday 15th November

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In support of BBC Children in Need this upcoming Friday, students are encouraged to wear non-uniform and make a £1 minimum donation to the cause. We have set ourselves a school fundraising target of at least £500.

Our Sixth Form will also be arranging extra fundraising activities for break and lunch time, so please come prepared.

We are looking forward to a fun day supporting Children in Need 2024!

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Anti-bullying Awareness - Odd Socks Day!

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Anti-bullying Awareness - Odd Socks Day!

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Brecon students and staff stood in solidarity, and in odd socks, with the Anti-Bullying Alliance today (Tuesday 12th November), to mark the start of National Anti-Bullying Week.

Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!

Brecon High School was proud to have taken part!

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Good Luck to our Welsh Judo Representatives!

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Good Luck to our Welsh Judo Representatives!

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Six Brecon High students are representing Wales at The Hague, Netherlands, in the 2024 IRJT Tournament this upcoming weekend (16th and 17th November). I’m sure the whole community would like to wish them the very best of luck!

The fighters are:

Erin Thomas, Y8

Cali Bevan, Y8

Beth Symmons, Y9

Ellis Bevan, Y9

William Griffith, Y10

Tristan Thomas, Y10

As soon as we have pictures celebrating their success, we will post them here!

Go Strong Team Brecon!

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Everyone at Brecon High would like to extend a massive thank you, as well as an expression of great pride to our student Rhydian Woodland.

On Saturday he marched solo onto the pitch at the premiership rugby game - Brecon v Llangennech - and presented the wreath to the Brecon RFC President.

On Sunday he was selected as wreath bearer for his detachment and marched from the Guildhall with the Front Rank.

To top off Remembrance weekend, Rhydian also paid his respects, in his cadets uniform, during the school Service yesterday.

Rhydian is committed to honoring the memory of his uncle, and representing his school and community.

Thank you Rhydian and well done!

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This morning, the whole of Brecon High School came together in the school sports hall for the annual Remembrance Service.

The service saw approximately 600 students and staff congregate alongside very special guests including representatives from the Brecon Grammar Schools Association, Major Donna Greaves, and Reverend David Thomas, to reflect, contemplate, and remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Brecon, Britain, and the Commonwealth.

Interim Head Teacher, Rob Edwards, opened the ceremony with an address to the community, followed by poignant readings from our Senior Student Leaders, Zac, Neve, and Nesang.

Readings were also excellently performed in English and Welsh, by Tesni, Gryff, Nia, and Esme.

Major Greaves and Mrs Easton (Vice President of the BGSA) read the Roll of Honor, paying respect to local heroes of both World Wars.

Daniel Southgate and Mr Bell performed the ‘Last Post’, before the laying of the wreaths by our oldest and youngest students, Lewis Bush and Isla Wyer, alongside Mr Wyn Griffiths (BGSA President).

It was a truly moving service, that we were all proud to be a part of. Our students presented themselves remarkably well in their uniforms and behaved impeccably throughout.

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Brecon Musicians Enjoy Success at National Eisteddfod!

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Brecon Musicians Enjoy Success at National Eisteddfod!

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A massive well done to Connie Hyde, Henry Bolton and Riley Bufton who came third in the under 28 ensemble at the National Eisteddfod on Saturday.

Congratulations all. We look forward to catching a performance in school this term!🪈🎸🎹🥁

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Congratulations to Daniel Pitt - World Amateur Boxing Champion!

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Congratulations to Daniel Pitt - World Amateur Boxing Champion!

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Former Brecon High student Daniel Pitt has just been crowned the World Amateur Boxing Champion!

After a tough semi-final battle against 2-time Indian national champion on Wednesday, Dan emerged victorious in yesterday’s final, winning by unanimous decision against a tough competitor from Kazakhstan.

Daniel becomes Welsh Boxing’s second ever Amateur World Champion!

Congratulations Dan, we are so proud of you!

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Interim Headteacher Mr Edwards would like to share with you the most recent monitoring report from Estyn - October 2024.

While there is still plenty of work to be done, positive steps continue to be made and a solid foundation for securing improvement is being established at Brecon High School.

Getting better never stops.

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Monitoring Report Brecon High School 2024 Oct

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A Letter from Interim Headteacher Mr Edwards - October 2024

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A Letter from Interim Headteacher Mr Edwards - October 2024

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Attached is a letter from Interim Headteacher, Mr Edwards.

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Well done to Riley Bufton, Connie Hyde and Henry Bolton who won the under 28 ensemble in the Brecknock Eisteddfod.

They now go forward to represent Brecknock in the all Wales Eisteddfod.

Well done and good luck!

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Many thanks to the Friends of Brecon High School for their generosity in providing significant funding to help towards a Year 11 and 12 Product Design and Year 11 business educational trip to the JCB factory last week.

We were delighted to experience the warmest of welcomes from the JCB staff upon arrival. Pupils experienced both a tour of the museum and the factory floor with their designated tour guide. They saw the process of innovative design all the way through to the manufacture of a completed JCB. Pupils were amazed at the sheer scale of the factory and the operational management required to coordinate manufacturing on such a colossal scale.

All pupils were exceptional. The JCB staff also commended the pupils for their exceptional conduct, making everyone in attendance feel so proud.

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18 athletes flew the flag for BHS.

In the junior boys Dylan Williams took off like he was late for dinner, however as a 100m/ 200m specialist his pace was unsustainable with Lewis Jones, cruising past on the longer lap to lead the juniors in finishing in 6th place.

Finn, Dan, Lewis F, Dyaln , Euan, Calum, and Jacob followed him in a neat little line like a conga at a party, but with less fun and more running!

The Junior girls were on fire, with Ellie DB regaining her form to finish 9th with Ruby White a metre behind in 11th. Jess and Cari joined the party too, with impressive sprint finishes!

In the senior boys’ race, Ewan and Harri tackled the slippery course like it was a dance floor; Ewan glided home in style to snag his second 9th place of the series with "Rock Solid" Harri not far behind in 15th.

Last but not least let’s not forget Tamzin, BHS sole senior girl, who clocked up her second 5th place finish of the league, she’s got a knack for making things look easy!

With the final round at home on November 7th, I hope the BHS athletes remember, home advantage means you can wear your lucky socks ( other lucky charms are available ) and hopefully you will walk away with "series" team medals !

Good luck, teams.

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Year 7 learners had a fantastic morning with Impelo Dance company in their Drama lesson 🎭 One learner commented ‘I really enjoyed learning to use all of my body rather than focussing on a small part’.

Our learners can’t wait for the next instalment of this 6 week project.

Diolch to India and Jake for leading the session 🎉

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Following a thoroughly intense and democratic process, BHS has appointed its Head Prefect team.

The interviews were an absolute pleasure as all students were so keen to help the school and their younger peers. Many mentioned how much the school and staff had done for them.

Congratulations to candidates who secured the following roles:

Head Prefects: Nesang Limbu and Zac Williams

Deputy Head Prefects: Madison Higgins, Oliver Munday, Lilly Prosser, and Henry Stephens

Assistant Head Prefects: Lewis Bush and Anthony Heath

All other 6th form students will be prefects.

The team will now continue with the work they started when leading Jeans for Genes day.

I know that all students at Brecon High school will give the team their full support in all their endeavours.

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Last night’s Year 5 & 6 Open Evening was a great success!

We are so proud of our current students who made fabulous contributions, delivered informative speeches, and excelled as tour guides and journalists!

Everyone at Brecon High School would like to thank parents and future students for joining us, and also for the positive feedback that we received.

We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

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Massive congratulations to our newly appointed YR11 Head Students Committee!

Following a gruelling interview process, during which all candidates gave excellent accounts of themselves, these students were successful with their applications.

Mia Higgins (Head)

Emilee Evans (Deputy)

Pippa Harris (Deputy)

Meg Sheeran (Resilience Ambassador)

Prosper Rai (Head)

Quinn Davies (Deputy)

Connor Rutherford (Deputy)

Ewan Jones (Ethical Ambassador)

Good luck in your new roles, we are sure that you are going to make significant contributions to the future success of BHS.

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What an afternoon it was away at Gwernyfed!

The air was filled with anticipation and a flat course awaited BHS athletes; all team members hit the trail with intent, ready to show off their hard work and racing spirit.

Ruby Wiggins had an excellent race and led the exclusively year 7 girls team home in 11th place with her teammates closing the gap in the latter stages of the race to ensure a superb team result.

Not to be outdone the junior boys were up to the mark and ran as a tight bunch to place well in the top third of the finishers; Lewis led the way from start to finish. All smiles from both sets of juniors as they reflected on their efforts post race.

In the senior boys race, Edwyn was on fire! He got away quickly from the start like a cheetah that had just discovered the magic of coffee. He was in a battle royal out front in a group three but having turned on the gas towards the end of the second lap he left the 3rd place runner in his wake. He not only finished the race in style, he crossed the line in a phenomenal second place inches off the shoulder of Christ college's star international runner from Germany who is in Year 13. Attention quickly turned to his teammates Ewan and Harri who had worked their way up into the top 10. Ewan's sprint to the line nicked him back one place to come 9th with Harri as solid and dependable as ever finished in a very pleasing 12th.

With the senior girls team committed to the BHS open evening, it was left to Tamzin and Chloe to fly the flag for Brecon High. Tamzin improved immensely on Round 1, to place 10th, however Chloe who has struggled with a long term knee injury was unfortunate in that today proved to be too much for the joints. Chole who qualified and represented the Powys team at 100m, relay and hammer at the Welsh schools track and field Championship in Cardiff back in August has always committed to keeping her fitness going through the winter, it is commendable that she turns out to support the team at every XC event, injured or not.

Lastly, thanks must once again go to Isabella the ever dependable team manager who collects the finishing discs and collates the results.

Well done everyone! Round 3 in Crickhowell is in two weeks time and yes, more team moustaches are on order!

Mr Northey

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Brecon High School’s first basketball match of the year took place recently against Christ College.

Playing against an experienced and organised team, that utilised plenty of player rotation, we sadly came up short. Though the slightly rough scoreline did not reflect the standard of our play.

Brecon displayed exceptional teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. They played really well, held their own and did not give up. A team that had yet to train or play together improved hugely over the four quarters. It was a great game to watch, and the boys should be proud of their conduct and playing.

Christ College has expressed a strong interest in a rematch with us. This potential rematch is a testament to the competitive spirit and sportsmanship that both teams share.

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This past Tuesday we hosted our annual Sixth Form Open & Information Evening. It was an amazing evening, with excellent attendance from Year 10 & 11 students and their families.

We could not be more proud of our current Sixth Formers who made fabulous contributions, delivered excellent speeches, and excelled as tour guides!

We are delighted by the positive feedback from the community, and would like to thank everyone for joining us for such a splendid evening!

See you all again soon.

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Well done to Brecon Under 14 netball team who were triumphant on Friday, being crowned South Powys Under 14 champions. They were undefeated all day. Scoring a total of 51 goals.

Well Done to all involved!

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A Massive Success!

Saturday Morning Science returned to Brecon High School for the second year in a row this weekend, and what an exciting morning it was!

Dumbledore kicked things off with the Science of Hogwarts show. He wowed the crowd with fire, dragons, levitation, and gold. A packed main hall thoroughly enjoyed and provided many enthusiastic volunteers for the experiments.

This was followed by an amazing and informative presentation on the ‘magic’ of liquid nitrogen. Too many experiments to describe here, but the levitating superconductors definitely stole the show.

There was also a challenging escape room, demonstrations from one of our 6th form leaders Zac Williams, a visit from the Royal Society of Chemistry, and importantly, tea and biscuits.

A big thank you to the community for supporting this event. See you all next year!

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Year 5 & 6 Open Evening - 15th October 2024 - 5-7pm

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Year 5 & 6 Open Evening - 15th October 2024 - 5-7pm

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Brecon High School invites you to our Open Evening on Tuesday 15th October, 5pm - 7pm.

Click the link to view the information letter.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

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Congratulations to Willow Irwin who completed her A level in Product Design at Brecon High School this year.

Her product design project work has recently been on exhibition at the prestigious WJEC innovation awards in Cardiff.

Willow’s ‘Occular shadow box’ is an innovative and imaginative children's product to encourage both adults and children to read together whilst enjoying the interchangeable story scenes. The exam board were impressed with her approach to user centred design and the creativity displayed. It is also fantastic to have another pupil from Brecon High School once again selected for the exhibition stage.

Willow is now studying Interior Design in Gloucestershire university where she will no doubt continue to impress! We wish her all the best!

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Click to view the first Brecon High School Attendance Newsletter - Autumn Term 1.

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Museum Visit by Year 9, 10, and 11 Pupils to the National Museum of Wales

On a bright and breezy day, pupils from Years 9, 10, and 11 embarked on an educational trip to the National Museum of Wales. The visit was an exciting opportunity for the students to explore a wide range of art spanning from the 1500s to the present day, as well as three captivating temporary exhibitions: “Reframing Picton,” “The Valleys,” and “The Art of the Selfie.”

The day was meticulously planned to ensure that each year group had a unique and enriching experience. The pupils were particularly enthusiastic about the workshops, which were the highlight of the visit. Year 9 students delved into the theme of “Art and Activism,” exploring how art can be a powerful tool for social change. Meanwhile, the Year 10 and 11 pupils participated in a workshop focused on “Identity,” where they examined how art can express and shape personal and collective identities.

Throughout the visit, the pupils’ behaviour was exemplary. Museum staff were impressed by their attentiveness, curiosity, and respectful conduct, noting that the students were a credit to their school. The positive feedback from the museum staff was a testament to the pupils’ engagement and the school’s commitment to fostering a love for learning.

As the day drew to a close, the pupils left the museum with a deeper appreciation for art and its various forms, as well as a sense of pride in their conduct and participation. The visit not only enhanced their understanding of art and history but also provided valuable lessons in activism and identity, making it a memorable and impactful experience for all involved.

Many thanks go to Mrs Huggins for taking the photographs and leading year 9 and Mrs Burnett, Mrs Gillespie and Mrs Webb for assisting with the trip.

Mrs Thomas

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Great to see our Y10 pupils working hard during lunch time in preparation for the upcoming English Literature NEAs!

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Year 7 were excellent in what was for some players, their first taste of competitive rugby! Three very close games; Two narrow 5-0 losses to Crickhowell and Calon Cymru, followed by a hard fought win against Gwernyfed that highlighed the real potential of this group! Well done to all the boys who played. A great day had by all.

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The Y8 boys rugby team has started the season in blistering form, going 4 for 4 on the road over the past 2 weeks.

First up was a masterclass against Christ College which saw the lads engineer an impressive 50-0 shutout.

Then they won their first tournament of the season, beating Calon Cymru, Crickhowell, and Gwernyfed on the same afternoon!

A shout out to the Y11 coaches too - Will and Harri got the strategy spot on!

After such a strong start, these lads are hungry for more.

Well done Year 8!

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As the rain clouds cleared and the sun reappeared over Christ College, it was clear that the first fixture of this year's schools cross-country season meets would be a showdown of epic proportions. 166 athletes waited for the call to the start line and the first of four races.

The fearless junior girl debutants were led home by last year’s winning junior team medallist Ellie DB who paced and timed her sprint to the line with superb precision in 10th place. Her teammate Jessica White ran brilliantly too, but maybe the pick of the runners was year-seven rep Ruby. Our other runners ensured a fantastic team result for BHS.

The junior boys set off like wild geese. The team, led by seasoned “professional” runner Finn Irwin included Noah Evans, Callum Williams, Euan Evans, Lewis Jones. All competed valiantly.

The steely powerhouses that are Brecon High's senior runners proved to be the performers of the day, with Pippa Harris running light-footed into 3rd place for the senior girls; this was off the back of a very successful hurdles track and field season as her aerobic capacity and years of training showed through on the day. Tamzin, Polly, and Chloe stuck to their task with an even pace over the 4.2km course to close out the race with a furious sprint finish, the result being a good series team place.

Year 10 Edwyn Bullough left it all out on the course battling away up front with the year 11s, 12s and 13s running close to 4-minute kms. His unwavering pace and sheer tenacity saw him finish in 4th place closely followed by Ewan Jones who is a 800m track specialist finishing in 10th.

Harry “the tank” (given he is mostly bullet-proof and very resilient) in one of his first XC races for the school dug deep to come 16th out of 35 senior runners to ensure BHS senior boys are now lying in 3rd place in the series after this first fixture.

Expect more running, more lessons learnt, and of course, more quality snacks, in two weeks as the team head to Gwernyfed for round 2 of the schools XC series!

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YEAR 12 'Get in touch day' THURSDAY 10th October

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YEAR 12 'Get in touch day' THURSDAY 10th October

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What a pleasure and delight the first month has been with Year 12, as they have shown interest, enthusiasm and determination! Impressed by their efforts already, in organising assemblies, fundraising for Jeans for Genes day, running pupil groups and leading assemblies. They are resourceful and pro-active in supporting themselves and the school.

The 1st 'Social evening' involved playing hide & seek around school before tucking into pizza! More events are planned.

Interviews for the Senior Prefect Team are now complete; results are soon to be announced.

I would like to invite all YEAR 12 parents and students to 'Get in touch' with me if they have any questions,  queries or concerns. On Thursday 10th October please feel free to get in touch by email, phone or arrange a face to face meeting if you would like to.

astephens@brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk

Kindest regards,

Mrs Stephens

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American singer Casey McQuillen, known from American Idol, led a powerful anti-bullying workshop, sharing her and her brother's experiences with bullying, and performing poignant songs addressing related issues. Pupils found it immensely impactful. Thank you to the Friends of Brecon High School for funding it.

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In their first games of the 2024 /2025 netball season, BHS Y11 girls gave a good account of themselves at the County mini tournament.

A baptism of fire saw Christ College prove too strong with a 19-3 win. The girls bounced back with a tightly contested 2-2 draw with Maesydderwen in round 2. For round 3 Brecon upped the pace of their game against Ysgol Calon Cymru, securing a pleasing 10-6 win. With morale on the rise, the girls battled valiantly in the final game against Gwernyfed. Sadly the opposition were too slick on the day, winning 15-7.

By virtue of the draw in the second round, Brecon finished 3rd overall (out of 5 teams total), a good result to build on for next time. Well done to the team!

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Post-16 Learning Pathways - Sixth Form Open Evening - TUESDAY 8th October - 5-7pm

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Post-16 Learning Pathways - Sixth Form Open Evening - TUESDAY 8th October - 5-7pm

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We would like to invite ALL Year 10 and 11 Parents/carers and Students, to the upcoming Open Evening.

Information on all the Post-16 Learning Pathways available in Powys.

5pm meet the current 6th form, tour the school, and meet staff providing A level and BTEC subjects at BHS.

Careers Officer Lucy Nekrews will also be available.

At 6pm there will be a presentation on Post-16 courses and the Chweched Powys 6th provision. There will also be opportunity to ask questions.

We look forward to seeing you!

Mrs Stephens, Mrs Jones, and Mrs Parry.

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Last week five students from Year 12 went to a welcome meeting at Llandrindod high school 6th Form Centre.

The day included a presentation from year 13 students about their experiences of the SEREN programme and how it has contributed to their development.

There was then a presentation by Dr Matt Williams from Oxford University exploring 'Oxbridge and how to get there' including a workshop session on 'Thinking like a university student'.

Dr Karl Devincenzi from Exeter university spoke about the application process for university, different types of degree, and student finance.

The final and funniest session, covered navigating the 6th form, moving on from full time education, and potential bumps in the road. He concluded by showing students how to face their future challenges and opportunities with confidence and resilience. This was led by Richard Hull from Confident Communications.

The 6th form students found the day interesting and informative, and will now share what they have learnt with their peers.

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This past Wednesday the Music Department welcomed professional performers for a Folk Music Workshop Day. Musicians Aneirin and Osian from Trac Cymru, the Welsh Folk Development charity, led 32 Brecon High musicians from Years 8 , 9 and 10 in singing and instrumental activities throughout the day. The focus was on aural skills, learning about melody and harmony layers, backing chords, and traditional modes and scales, with many pupils mastering the skill of singing and playing together! The day culminated in a combined performance of the folk song Hen Ferchetan, with pupils providing their own accompaniment.

The workshop was made possible through the Powys /Welsh Government Music Grant. Pupils have also been introduced to the Gwerin Gwallgo folk course for young people, which takes place in Glan Llyn in Bala, at the end of October.

Well done to all the participants, whose musicianship, manners and concentration made for a hugely successful day!

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Year 10 GCSE Drama are making good progress with sophisticated performance techniques and experimenting with performance styles 🎭

Da iawn pawb - keep up the good work 🎉

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For GCSE English students about to complete their Unit 1 Individual Researched Presentation, detailed guidance has been prepared for you and your parents.

Simply click the link above, then select 'continue as guest' to access the document.

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr Griffith.

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We are pleased to announce the winner of the ‘Book in a Jar’ competition for Roald Dahl Day last week – ‘Matilda’ by Esme Burgess. Congratulations to Esme!

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To celebrate European Day of Languages 2024, Brecon High School students, and staff, will be able to enjoy a variety of activities designed to broaden horizons and sharpen communication skills.

Activities will run from September 25th to October 3rd!

Speak to your language teachers for more information.

Apprendre une langue (ou plusieurs)!

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BHS 6th Form Charity work - Jeans for Genes

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BHS 6th Form Charity work - Jeans for Genes

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SIXTH FORM!

This was the first charity event this year led by the sixth form and all credit to them on a job well done! They organised resources for use in assemblies during the week and then led a full school assembly via TEAMS on Friday. They also organised fundraising events such as 'Name the Bear' - actually, a somewhat stern looking Tiger! There was 'Guess the number of sweets in the jar' and 'How many hoops can you shoot' in the sports hall at lunch time.

Huge thanks also must go to all students who entered into the spirit of the non-uniform day by paying to wear jeans on their legs and school uniform on top!

Well done to everyone and thank you!

Mrs Stephens

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An excellent performance from the Year 7 Boys in their first football game of the year!

A great team effort, in very challenging weather conditions, saw Brecon secure the victory over local rivals Crickhowell.

4-2 was the final score and man of the match went to Ethan Williams!

Llongyfarchiadau, pwy sydd nesaf? (Who’s next?)

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Year 9 are all over the Science in week 2 of the academic year! Back in the super-lab and investigating the distribution of chlorophyll in variegated leaves.

Quick Trivia - Do you know why most plants are green?

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Brecon High School is committed to supporting this important charity that helps families that are affected by life-altering genetic conditions.

On Friday 20th September, students are encouraged to wear jeans, or a suitable alternative (see below), to school and to donate £1 to the cause.

Form tutors will collect all donations from students.

The dress code: Jeans or similar blue trousers on the bottom half and their usual school uniform on the top half.

For any student without jeans, blue trousers or joggers are an acceptable alternative.

Further details will be provided in the assemblies next week by PGMS.

Thank you for your support!

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Success on Saturday 7th September for the Brecon Judoka!

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Students of Brecon High School are at it again, securing a hefty medal haul at the Heart of England Judo Open in Walsall this past weekend.

Congratulations to following judoka:

Beth Symmons Y9 – Silver medal

Erin Thomas Y8 -Silver medal

Cali Bevan Y8 – Gold medal

Ellis Bevan Y9 – Silver medal

William Griffith Y10 – Silver medal

We are very proud of you all.

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Following the very pleasing GCSE results, it was a privilege to welcome students back to our 6th form last week.

Students will study a range of subjects such as History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Lit, Design & Tech, Further Maths, Law; as well as Psychology, Media Studies, Film Studies and Sociology as examples, via our e-sgol base.

In their first week of 6th form, returning students, keen to kick-start their Post-16 studies, took part in various induction and team-building activities covering sessions on time-management, enrichment, charity work, and outreach. The week was capped off with students writing letters of application for the Head Prefect team and personalising the common room.

Next week sees the first after school social - Games and Pizza !

We are delighted to be working with such talented and unique individuals.

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Year 7 Competitions this Friday 13th September!

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It is Roald Dahl day on Friday – as with previous years, Brecon High School will be running a number of competitions for our new Year 7 Students.

Pictures and results to follow!

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With the new Rugby season about to kick off, the PE department at Brecon High School would like to remind students of the importance of having appropriate safety equipment. Gum-shields and shin-pads are strongly recommended for all games, training, and PE lessons over the next few months.

These are not pieces of equipment that the school can provide, and taking part in contact sports without suitable protective equipment will be at each student’s own risk.

Play safe Brecon!

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Year 7 working on their descriptive writing skills.

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A massive well done to all of our new Year 7 students for their hard work and positive attitudes during their first week at Brecon High! They have enjoyed their first taste of PE, prepared for some laboratory work in Science, and described sensory experiences in English.

An exciting start for all.

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Celebrations continue at Brecon High School following a "pleasing" set of GCSE results.

Interim Headteacher Rob Edwards praised students for their hard work during a challenging academic year. “We are incredibly pleased to see the hard work and efforts of our students being rewarded," he said. "It is so pleasing to see the smiles on our students faces and that a number of students are returning to Brecon Sixth Form. This is particularly pertinent after what has been a challenging academic year for all. The school has made strong progress in all Key Performance Measures when compared to 2023 outcomes. I want to thank the staff, parents and the wider school community who have supported us throughout this year.”

Chair of governors, Rhiannon Evans, said “The students receiving results this week have shown great resilience and the hard work that has gone into achieving their results must be recognised and celebrated. Brecon High School’s results show clear and strong improvement. More students are achieving at all levels and this gives us confidence for the future. As a school we remain committed to our ongoing journey of improvement, helping all our pupils achieve their potential.”

The school said its Sixth Form applications are still open. For more details about all the courses that are on offer, visit www.powys6.cymru

Notable Performers are:

Alys Phillips              3A*s, 5As, 2Bs

Lilwen Banning         3A*s, 4As, 2Bs

Michael Croppier      A*, 5As, 3Bs

Ifan Davies               3A*s, 5As, 2Bs

Pip James                  A*, 6As, 2Bs

Henry Stephens       2A*s, 5As,1B

Nesang Limbu          3A*s, 3As, 1B, 1C

Zac Williams              6As, 4Bs

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The Red Kites female rugby club have begun preparations for the new season. They are looking to recruit some new players so why not give it a go?!

All positions

All abilities

Enthusiastic and committed

Details for training sessions are on the attached flyer.

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Brecon High School are celebrating a strong set of results and a significant improvement on the 2023 GCE results in all key performance indicators, including a 15% point increase in the number of students achieving the A*- A grades.

Outstanding results from students include Summer Skinner (A* AAA) who intends to take a year off before university, Tina Galami (A*AAB) who will go to the University of Bath to study Pharmacy, Abi Davies (AABB ) who intends to study Accounting and Finance at Cardiff, Emrys Evans (AAAC) who has been offered a place at Arts University Bournemouth to study Film Production, Henry Hughes (ABBB) who will study Business at Exeter University and Cerys Jones (AABC) who is yet to decide where she would like to study. Congratulations to all students off to university, most of whom secured places at their preferred university choices.

Mr Edwards says, “I wish to congratulate our students on their results. Our 2024 Year 13 students have been an incredible year group and have contributed so much to our school community over the last 7 years. The students have worked extremely hard and shown incredible resilience during some very challenging times.

It was a pleasure to see the students collecting their results today and achieving some outstanding grades.

I would like to thank all Brecon High School staff who have worked tirelessly to support our students and offer thanks to parents and carers whose support has helped our students to achieve so much.

Good luck to all our students as they embark on the next stages of their education, careers and future. We wish you every success.”

Well done all, we are very proud of you!

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Brecon High School A-Level Results Day 2024.MOV

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Congratulations to the BHS students who were part of the under 14s East Wales Plate winning team. They received their Red Kites rugby awards last week after winning all their matrix fixtures.

Well done Meg, Lili, Ruby, Brooke and Evie. We are very proud of you!

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The whole school gathered for the end of year assembly on Friday morning and were treated to some excellent entertainment. Rhydian, Carwyn, the Brecon High Drama Troupe, and the band Willough, performed their showcase pieces from the Star Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening. As expected, they were excellent.

Students also had the opportunity to say farewell to the staff that will be leaving us this year. We wish the very best of luck to Mr Roberts, Miss Hawkins, Mrs Wilkinson, Ms Gethin, Mrs Hosford-Allen, Mrs Jenkins, and Mr Northey.

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Congratulations to the Brecon High School pupils who fought in the Schools Judo Championships 2024 in Sheffield.

Day 1

Ellis Bevan - 7th in U50kg for Year 8/9

William Griffith - 12th in +66kg for Year 8/9

Day 2

Erin Thomas - 5th in +57kg in Year 6/7

Cali Bevan - 1st in U52kg in Year 6/7

Brecon High School placed 16th out of 242 schools. Amazing effort, congratulations!

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Daniel Pitt (right) and his 'inspiration' Mr Morgan

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Congratulations once again to Daniel Pitt. He is now British champion (Cruiser weight 86kgs) following a unanimous points win against a very tough English opponent back in June.

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Llangorse climbing centre hosted a 4-way climbing competition between Christ College, Crickhowell, Gwenryfed & Brecon High schools on Wednesday 5th June. 51 young people competed across beginners, intermediate and advanced categories. Brecon pupils were innovative and resilient over the 3 hours of different bouldering and climbing challenges

Beth came a very creditable 7th in the beginner’s girls’ category, having the same points as the third placed girls in a slightly slower time.

Arthen won the Beginner Boys category with Owen a very close 3rd place.

The Intermediate Boys had the largest amount of entries with Ewan narrowly missing out on the podium in 4th place and very creditable placings for Rhys 15th, Alfie 21st, Callum 22nd and Volodymyr 24th

The advanced category was super competitive with some amazing climbing and problem solving. Peter was a very deserved winner and Vasyl a strong 3rd place finish, against the other 5 boys.

Thanks to Mrs Gillespie for giving up her time and her unwavering support for all involved.

Da iawn pawb

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Well done to Evelyn Bossert, Lellia Javary, Lili Edwards, Tilly Bourne and George Southgate.

These pupils were selected from all of year 7 to have their landscapes exhibited at Y Gaer.

The pupils have developed their knowledge of how colour can be used to create mood and how to select and control a range of painting techniques to create these superbly crafted images of the local landscape.

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Welsh Schools National Championships July 6th

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Welsh Schools National Championships July 6th

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The trio of BHS athletes, Olivia, Pippa and Chloe earned their places in the Powys team back in May at the Powys track and field championship.

515 athletes stepped out at the Welsh Schools National championship, all 3 BHS girls surpassed themselves with a plethora of outstanding performances.

Olivia was in a fantastic battle with 8 other throwers in the U17W javelin with Oliva vying for her 3rd medal at these Championships having already won gold in 2022 and Bronze in 2023.

The lead swapped several times with the top 4 girls competing all throwing just shy of 30m.

In the very last round, a girl Olivia has competed against before threw a winning 30.59m just a few cm more than Olivia's 30.16m, however her Silver Medal was secured with a huge personal best in the 3rd round. With just 1.04m separating the top 3 it was a nail-biting competition for competitors and parents alike.

The icing on the cake is that Olivia was immediately selected for the Welsh team to contest the SIAB athletics international which is Wales’s turn to host down in Carmarthen, so no long slogs up to Scotland like last year!

Pippa had a storming run in the 300m hurdles to secure 3rd place and a Bronze medal with a personal best of 50.73s. Just over 1 second separating the top 3 girls, it went down to the dip on the line for 2nd / 3rd with Pippa missing out by just 0.13s on Welsh team selection, sport can be cruel at this level; however "multi event" talented Pippa went on to secure valuable points for the Powys team in the long jump too making for a very good day out at the National stadium.

Last but not least Chloe, having only taken up Hammer throwing in the last 4 weeks, has shown an innate talent for this nuanced event.

An excellent second round throw of 18.38m saw her beating the Dyfed school's competitor by 1cm and picking up 4 team points in the process.

Chloe was competing against 8 other girls who train regularly at clubs and compete at District and Youth Development level competition throughout the summer months with most throwing in the mid 20m range; it is safe to say next year for Chloe in this event is looking very favourable to move up the National rankings; with more club competition to come this summer and winter training sessions under her belt she will be right in the mix for the top three places in 2025.

Unfazed Chloe was asked just 5 days ago to step into the Discus event as there were no junior girls available; she duly delivered taking 7th spot and 4 points for the team. To round off a very long day with the last event of the day she took her place in the Powys 4 x100m team who clocked 57 seconds yet again securing valuable team points.

Truly brilliant efforts by all three girls, I know the whole school community, students and staff alike are very proud of you all.

More photos on BHS Facebook page.

Brecon High School | Brecon | Facebook

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Our amazing Year 11 students said farewell (to Key Stage 4 at least), at their Prom on July 11th.

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Outstanding Maths success in this year's Junior Maths Challenge -

Bronze Awards - Jake Fergusson, Oliver Watson and Tyler Cole

Silver Awards - Rosie Jones, Noah Evans, Aditya Mudhoo, Rosie Bald and Henry Boulton

Gold Award and Best in School - George Southgate

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Well done to year 9 pupils for their successful sketching and Gallery tour of Brecon. The behaviour , attitude and enthusiasm of the group was exemplary, and they rose to the challenge of making many quick timed sketches using a wide range of media. The pupils listened intently in the galleries and engaged with the curators asking interesting questions. The school would like to thank Ardent Gallery and Found Gallery for giving up their time to talk to the pupils about the Contemporary Art in Wales exhibitions featured in their Galleries, for providing such interesting background information for the students as well as allowing the pupils to sketch and make notes. We would also like to thank Y Gaer for being so welcoming and allowing the pupils to eat lunch in the atrium before visiting the Feild of Souls exhibition. A final thankyou goes to Mrs Huggins for taking and compiling the photographs of the trip. A really successful art Trip which I hope we will be able to repeat.

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Many congratulations to all Year 9 pupils who participated in the MFL Mentoring scheme. Pictured here is a small selection of learners with our most recent mentoring award. This year we had the pleasure of working on Teams with Lilja, a student at Oxford University. MFL Mentoring supports young people in Wales to explore their world by promoting better local, national and global understanding. We thoroughly enjoyed our interactive sessions on Teams and are very much looking forward to participating in the scheme, once more, in Autumn 2024. Merci beaucoup to Glesni and her team at Cardiff University for all their help with this scheme.

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Year 9 recently took part in The 'Enterprise Experience', a programme designed and delivered by Bright Futures, that encourages students to enhance their enterprise skills. The day of activities prepares for the WBQ Enterprise Challenge that they will start in Year 10.

By highlighting both famous entrepreneurs, as well as 'ordinary, everyday' or local business people, the Bright Futures team hope to inspire students and instil a balanced perspective on enterprise, giving equal emphasis to both the social (charitable) and commercial (profitable) aspects.

Year 9 were fully engaged on the day, came up with some inspired business ideas, and are ready to apply their learning to the Enterprise Challenge.

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Interim Headteacher Mr Edwards would like to share with you the most recent monitoring report from Estyn.

While there is still plenty of work to be done, positive steps have been taken and a solid foundation for securing improvement is being established at Brecon High School.

Getting better never stops.

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Brecon High School monitoring report (27470)

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Powys provides this resource full of information for families.

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Useful resources for families and learners in Powys

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Trecastle Young Farmers proved too strong for the national competition in the recent Royal Welsh Tug-of-War championships. The team took all 4 gold and 2 silver medals on the day.

Congratulations!

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Massive congratulations to Celyn Owens, Maisie Keylock and Evie Crawford-Plane, who were involved in the UK Lions U13s hockey tournament in Nottingham this past weekend as part of the South Wales Dragons squad. They played against teams from all over Britain, proving themselves to be fantastic sporting ambassadors for the Brecon community. Well done girls!

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Tuesday 16th July saw Brecon High School host its annual Star Awards Ceremony, celebrating the endeavours, positivity, and successes of our amazing students.

Congratulations to all nominees and recipients of awards, they were very well deserved!

Photos to be shared and available in September.

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300 Brecon students completed the annual 15km charity walk on Wednesday, enjoying the glorious scenery and weather!

Almost £800 raised for Bone Cancer Research Trust for Ewings Sarcoma Research, and the Voices of Children charity.

Well done all.

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What a day!!

Well done to all participants in the annual school sports day held this Tuesday. Excellent performances all round, but there can only be one winner. Congratulations to Cynrig House who were triumphant winners of BHS Sports Day 2024.

Until next year.

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The Welsh Government Carers Support Fund

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The Welsh Government Carers Support Fund

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The support fund for carers, offered by Welsh Government, is now open. In terms of grant eligibility, the funding is limited to one grant application per household and carers that benefitted from the previous rounds of this fund are not able to receive another grant.

The grant is to support people struggling with essentials and will be provided via vouchers to buy groceries; household items (cookers, fridges, beds, washing machines, etc), clothing and necessary technology.

Please apply by following via the following link https://thecarecollective.wales/carers-grants/

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APPLICATIONS CLOSED

With the support of the Gwent Regional Partnership Board and funding from the Welsh Government, unpaid Carers living in the Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen areas can apply for a small grant. These grants are for adult and young carers. A summary of what you can apply for and how is here

The four carer small grant funds are:

Carers Essentials - maximum award £300

Carers in Gwent can apply for small grants of up to £300 towards the cost of ONE piece of household equipment which will benefit them in their caring role.

Carers Time Out - maximum award £300

The 'Time Out' small grant is designed to give carers in Gwent a break from their caring role.

Carers Access aims to remove some of the transport-related barriers to living a full and independent life that may have been placed on a person by their caring role. For example the grant could be used towards the cost of driving lessons.

These grants for learning new skills that can help with the caring role, help carers return to work or to have a new interest outside the caring role.

There are rules for who can receive a grant and what for, which we have to apply to every request. To avoid disappointment, before applying please read the full guidance notes which you can find here

Please click on this link to apply; Small Grants Scheme application form

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Want To Apply for A Grant? - The Care Collective

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small grants for unpaid carers in Gwent - Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport & Torfaen. Try something New grants for carers in Cardiff.

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Children whose families are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits can apply for a grant of £125 per learner and £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school). Families with children in reception to year 11 are eligible to apply.

Previously known as the PDG Access Grant, it provides funding for costs associated with going to school, such as buying uniform, sports kit and equipment. Please click on this link for further details https://www.gov.wales/school-essentials-grant

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Children whose families are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits can apply for a grant of:

£125 per learner

£200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school)

All compulsory school years from reception to year 11 are now eligible.

All looked after children qualify for the grant, whether they receive free school meals or not. Learners who receive free school meals due to transitional protection arrangements do not qualify.

Families are only entitled to claim once per child, per school year.

The 2023 to 2024 scheme is now open and will close on 31 May 2024.

To apply for this grant please contact your local authority.

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Funding to buy school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for your child.

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In response to recent student voice consultations, we are pleased to announce that the Governing Body has approved the following amendments to the school uniform for September 2024:

Skirts can be pencil style or pleated.

Skirts must be of an appropriate length (mid-thigh).

Uniform must still be smart and presentable.

Information on the full school uniform can be found on the school website (link below).

UNIFORM (brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk)

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In an exciting week at Brecon High School, Year 6 students joined us for three transition days to get a taste of secondary school life. From drama workshops to showcasing their talents at the eisteddfod, the future looks bright for these budding performers. The mini sports day brought out the competitive spirit in everyone, with cheers and support all round. In the French lessons, new phrases were learnt. Hands-on science experiments sparked curiosity and interest. Here at Brecon High School, we believe in creating memorable experiences for our students that will last a lifetime.

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Rhydian has recently found out that he has been selected to represent Wales as part of the Army Cadet Force Rugby team. He is the youngest member of the team that will be competing against the English, Scottish and Northern Irish teams in October. It is a junior team mostly made up of 14/15 year olds. Super proud of you!

Da iawn Rhydian!

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Please read attached letter from Welsh Water Safety.

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Letter to parent and guardians Water Safety Wales v1.0 -- Bilingual (1)