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Teaching Awards 2008 Winner
Mr Mike O'Sullivan
Teaching Awards 2008 Winner
The Royal Air Force Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School in East of England.
The John Bramston School, WITHAM
AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT
AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT
Mr Shrewsbury-Davis was selected among 11 other international designers /artists/ architects to take part in a regeneration design project in Vancouver. In two year’s the worlds attention will be focused on Vancouver for the winter Olympics.
Electrical Workshop
Colchester Institute: Electrical Workshop/Awards Evening
All completed the workshop activities successfully and to a high standard.
We are very proud of their achievements!
At the end of the first cohort of students through on vocational courses at Colchester Institute, 6 of our students gained awards for improvement and achievement.
This school is quacking!
This school is quacking!
Half-term has seen the arrival at scool of 3 female Indian Runner ducks. Acquired as a donation, they have settled in quickly and are getting on well with their neighbours, the chickens.
Academy Branding Consultations
Academy Branding Consultations
Weeks commencing 5 May and 12 May, details will be launched about names for the proposed Academies and logo concepts.
Year 11 Leavers - 2008
Year 11 Leavers - 2008
FORSHAM COTTAGE ARKS
FORSHAM COTTAGE ARKS
..... has donated £750:00 of chicken housing for JBS's ChickenOut project
http://www.forshamcottagearks.com
Upsons Farm
UPSONS FARM
..... has donated £100 of feeders and drinkers to JBS's ChickenOut project
http://www.upsonsfarm.co.uk/
Hotline
HOTLINE-FENCING
........ has donated £140 of fencing for JBS's ChickenOut Project
http://www.hotline-fencing.co.uk/
Important Information
Important Information
Please note the reception will be open from 7.45am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. The telephone system can be accessed after hours, where messages can be left to be dealt with the following day.
SPORTS NEWS
SPORTS NEWS Updated 29 March 2008
Message from the Principal.
Message from the Principal
The school has had its latest monitoring visit from OfSTED to see the progress that it is making against the key issues identified from the original report.
BACK TO THE EIGHTIES
Do You Remember The Eighties
Talented John Bramston School students presented another of their major, annual school productions. Well done to all who contributed to this successful show, once again all the hard work and effort resulted in a 'night to remember'.
See Gallery for more photographs
School offers new pecking order
School offers new pecking order
The John Bramston School has taken delivery of ten battery reared hens. Staff and students have rescued the hens and will be caring for them at the school.
ACADEMY STATUS FEASIBILITY STUDY
ACADEMY STATUS FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Governing Body is continuing to explore the possibility of the John Bramston School moving to Academy Status in federation with Greensward College and the Rickstones School. The proposal is to discontinue the John Bramston School on the 31St August 2008 and to open a new Academy in its place on 1st September 2008.
See Helpful Websites - Essex Academies Consultation - also see Parents/Governors News and FAQ
WE'RE EGGCITED
WE'RE EGGCITED UPDATE
We are setting up a chicken run at school and on Tues 11th March we will take delivery of 10 rescued battery hens.We will be selling our hens eggs (ungraded) from reception at a competitive price and the money will go back in to maintaining the hens, their feed and supplies.
IMPORTANT NEWS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note as of 25th February the reception will be open from 7.45am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. The telephone system can be accessed after hours, as now, where messages can be left to be dealt with the following day.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - Mike O'Sullivan
The school has entered the consultation phase for its conversion to an academy. During this time, all the various groups who have an interest in the school, such as parents and students, will be asked if they think that the proposed changes are for the good of the school.
Do You Remember The Eighties: John Bramston School Did
Do You Remember The Eighties: John Bramston School Did
Combine a rainbow of colourful clothes and extravagant eye shadow, with a cast of high energy performers and musicians, and you have the perfect recipe for an unforgettable production of Back to the 80s, the latest musical masterpiece from the Performing Arts Department.
IMPROVING LINKS WITH PARENTS/CARERS
Parent Council
Aim: To provide opportunity for parents to openly air their views, be involved in decision making about their child’s school and to develop relationships with the school and other parents in order to better support their child’s learning.
Special Measures: Monitoring Inspection of The John Bramston School
Monitoring Inspection of The John Bramston School
Thanks to the strenuous efforts and the hard work and co-operation of the teaching and support staff, JBS has made good progress since the previous monitoring inspection.
Danny Crates Joins School To Celebrate Examination Success
Presentation Evening 2007
Danny Crates Joins School To Celebrate Examination Success
SHOEBOX APPEAL
SHOEBOX APPEAL
The Art Department filled 14 boxes with toys, gifts and drawing equipment.
SLAVE AUCTION
SLAVE AUCTION
Years 7 and 8 saved up their pennies for the College slaves - all for Children in Need.
Message from the Principal
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL November 2007
Everyone involved has their part to play in the life of this school and it is incumbent on us all to make a really positive contribution in every way that we can.
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
On Friday 28th September the John Bramston College
joined together in helping to raise money for the Macmillan
Cancer Support.
Writers in the Wings
Writers in the Wings
We are delighted to announce that a group of students
from The John Bramston School were invited to attend
the prestigious Writers in the Wings conference at
Stanway School on 2nd November 2007
Footie NEWS...
Footie NEWS
Selected to play for Essex Schools Football teams.
Well done!!
Hard-working students get rewarded!
Hard-working students get rewarded!
As part of The John Bramston School’s reward system, each term pupils who fulfil our criteria for progress and good conduct and attendance are invited to take part in a Whole-school Reward Trip.
www.totallywild.net/portlympne
ART MURALS
ART MURALS
Students painted murals on the walls of the quad block as part of the Art 'Gifted and Talented', extension day
TESCO VOUCHERS
TESCO VOUCHERS
We are collecting the Tesco sports vouchers again. If you have any vouchers please give them to members of the PE team, or to your tutor
Hegner Saws for Design and Technology
Hegner Saws for Design and Technology
The Friends of John Bramston have generously donated 6 Hegner saws to the Design and Technology Department.
SUCCESSFUL OPEN EVENING: 22nd September 2007
SUCCESSFUL OPEN EVENING
The JBS welcomed visits from prospective students and parents on Open Evening to see what we are able to offer first hand.
Download JBS Newsletter from NEWS section
GCSE Examination Success
GCSE EXAMINATION SUCCESS
JOHN BRAMSTON CELEBRATES 'A' Level SUCCESSES
JOHN BRAMSTON CELEBRATES 'A' LEVEL SUCCESSES
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS
At the Sixth Form College we believe that we are able to offer a broad and balanced post 16 education that draws on the best of the new initiatives and course structures.
SIXTH FORM ACTIVITIES WEEK
Royal Marine Commandos put JBS students through their paces during activity week.
YEAR 7 VISIT TO FRANCE
YEAR 7 VISIT TO FRANCE
On the 6th July 2007, forty two year 7 students accompanied by staff travelled by coach and eurotunnel shuttle to Boulogne in France.
MERSEA OUTDOORS TRIP
The current year 9 students when in Year 8 enjoyed their week stay at the Mersea Outdoors camp. Students enjoyed testing themselves on the assault course, high ropes, climbing and abseiling tower.
HUMANITIES GIFTED and TALENTED EXTENSION DAY
HUMANITIES GIFTED and TALENTED EXTENSION DAY
On Thursday 28th June, 2007, Year 7 and 8 students took part in a Humanities extension day. The theme of the day was 'Building a City'.
COLLEGE TASTER DAY
College Taster Day. A group of year 9 boys went to Colchester Institute, Clacton Site, to learn about the brickwork, plumbing and electrician course.
BIRDS OF PREY VISIT
Birds of Prey Visit Ever since seeing snakes and other reptiles at my sons primary school fete I have wanted to bring animals and birds into our school. They capture our interest, are educational and are usually good fun too!
DAVID BECKHAM ACADEMY
David Beckham Academy
On Wednesday 13th June Sam Lloyd and Catherine Ginn along with students from other schools in the Essex area were invited to spend the day at the David Beckham Academy in London.
JACK THE RIPPER
JACK THE RIPPER On the 17th May as part of our History GCSE coursework we went to London to find out all about the famous Jack the Ripper.
YEAR 11 LEAVERS PROM
YEAR 11 LEAVERS PROM
189 students and several staff travelled to London on Thurs 28th June for the Yr 11 Leaver's Prom. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed a boat trip along the Thames aboard the Royal Princess, with a buffet, disco and awards.
Year 9 Extension Day - Building a City
Year 9 Extension Day
On Thursday 28th June, 2007, Year 9 students took part in a Humanities extension day with the theme 'Building a City'.
FASTTOMATO.com Web Site
The John Bramston School now has unlimited access to FasTTomato.com until 1st April 2008
REWARD TRIP TO ALTON TOWERS
REWARD TRIP TO ALTON TOWERS
Reward Trip to ALton Towers on Monday 16th July 2006.
THE ART DEPARTMENT
ART EXHIBITION
The Art Exhibition took place on Thursday 21st June where students exhibited both their course and exam work. Once again the standard of work was very high and impressed all who visited.
YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY TRIP
YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY TRIP
Take a steep cliff edge, a sandy beach, jagged patterns of erosion and an interesting settlement and you have the ingredients for the perfect year twelve geography trip.
History Trip to the Imperial War Museum Holocaust Exhibition
History Trip
to the Imperial War Museum Holocaust Exhibition
LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL
Letter from Mike O'Sullivan, new Principal of JBS
My vision for The John Bramston School is quite simple: students will want to come to school and experience a safe and purposeful environment where they achieve the best that they can. They will study courses that are relevant and of interest to them. I hope that we can work together to fulfil these important aims.
SKI TRIP TO AUSTRIA - MARCH 2007
Ski Trip 2007
40 students ranging from year 8 all the way up to six form went with 8 staff members on the ski trip to Austria.
Year 11 Leaver’s prom Thursday 28th June
WARNING: We have been asked to issue this cautionary warning to all students and parents hiring stretch limousines and other novelty vehicles to attend functions.
FUSION
We hope you had the chance to look at the new magazine FUSION written by students for students. The second edition, which came out on the 21st March, was produced by the FUSION workshop team, which is growing each week!
MOULSHAM MILL VISIT
It is traditional in Poland to paint eggs for Easter.
Students have created a colourful display of flowers and easter eggs to illustrate these traditions and they are on display in the Library.
See Gallery for more photographs.
REGIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT
REGIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT: Well done Year 8. On Wednesday the 14th March the Year 8 rugby team went to Upminster to play the Regional Rugby Tournament
SCIENCE EXTENSION DAY
JBS students enjoy Science Extension Day.See GALLERY for photographs.
WELL DONE TO OUR COLLEGE
During the Local Authority (ECC) annual review of Sixth Form Performance in December 2006 they concluded that the sixth form performance is sound and in line with national and local expectations.
Can you relate to this mother’s experience?
Can you relate to this mother’s experience?
CONNEXIONS
Connexions are keen to raise the profile of their vacancy service to all students seeking employment. They would welcome the opportunity to email their first monthly bulletin titled ‘Jobs 4 School and College Leavers’. The bulletin provides a range of information including companies who are recruiting.
Diving: GOLD CHAMPION
DIVING: GOLD CHAMPION
CONGRATULATIONS to Jenny Haines
DISCO INFERNO
Disco Inferno
The DVD of this fabulous show is available to order now at £15 each - order forms are available from Miss Heare and Miss Maru.
See GALLERY at bottom of page for photographs.
WEAR RED DAY
FRIDAY 16th MARCH
'WEAR RED DAY'
All pupils paid a pound towards comic relief and could wear a red top for the day instead of usual school uniform: In addition to that the following events were held throughout the day:
FOOD TECHNOLOGY - GCSE Coursework CATCHUP
FOOD TECHNOLOGY - GCSE Coursework CATCHUP
Thursdays 3.13pm - 4.15pm
FUSION MAGAZINE
INTRODUCTION TO FUSION MAGAZINE The Fusion Workshops run on Tuesday lunchtimes in room 520. any students interested in being involved are welcome.
TRIP TO THE TATE
TRIP TO THE TATE On Friday 2nd February 46 pupils went to the Tate Modern Art Gallery in London.
TIME IN PARIS
Year 12/13Art Trip to Paris 9th – 12th February. Wow! Is the only word that comes to mind when I think of the marvellous time we all had together in Paris
LIFE SAVING AWARD
LIFE SAVING AWARD Paul Pallett,10KBE, awarded Bronze Life Saving Award, which qualifies him to be a life guard for two years.
WELL DONE
WINNERS OF BRAZIL COMPETITION
WINNERS OF BRAZIL COMPETITION Thanks to everyone who submitted entries, winners are on display in the library.
WORLD BOOK DAY
WORLD BOOK DAY March 1st, 2007 is the 10th Birthday of World Book Day in the UK and Ireland.
ART CLUB
ART CLUB Ask for details
FOOD TECHNOLOGY CLUB
FOOD TECHNOLOGY CLUB Everyone Welcome
CDT CLUB
CDT CLUBSee CDT staff for information and times.
CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB If you are interested please see Mr Kukiewicz for details.
DIGGERLAND !!!
DIGGERLAND !!! Over 150 students had the opportunity to take the day off school this week to enjoy a reward day at Diggerland and Snowpark in Kent.
Students are rewarded for their effort and hard work during the previous term.
FITNESS IS FUN
FITNESS IS FUN Bramston Sports Centre in partnership with John Bramston School, Witham is adopting a school for 6 weeks!
YR 9 IT EXTENSION DAY
YR 9 IT EXTENSION DAY A big thanks to the Natwest staff who organised the activity, a very fun activity. Also, thank you Miss Morgans, Mrs Zeffie, Mr Owen and Miss Mcmanus for putting up with us and making sure it all run very smoothly.
PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING & LIFESTYLE
PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND LIFESTYLE. Healthy eating has been successfully promoted and despite the increased financial cost for healthier locally sourced foods, the school has successfully managed to maintain students’ commitment to eat school food.
PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND LIFESTYLE
PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND LIFESTYLE.Healthy eating has been successfully promoted and despite the increased financial cost for healthier locally sourced foods, the school has successfully managed to maintain students’ commitment to eat school food.
IMPROVING OUR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
IMPROVING OUR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. As part of the schools Healthy Schools initiative we are seeking to provide a safe, secure and stimulating physical environment which promotes the health of all members of the school community.
INDIVIDUALS VALUED AND RELATIONSHIPS FLOURISH
INDIVIDUALS VALUED AND RELATIONSHIPS FLOURISH As part of JBS Healthy Schools initiative the school has been taking measures to 1. Establish a climate in which individuals are valued and good relationships flourish. 2. Provide effective pastoral support for students.
JBS CONTINUES TO ESTABLISH LINKS WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY
JBS CONTINUES TO ESTABLISH LINKS WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY. These include assembly visits by external speakers and agency representatives and multi-agency days.
JBS PARTICIPATES IN THE APAUSE PROGRAM
JBS Participates in the APAUSE programme, led by Exeter University. This involves the training of 'peers' and health professionals to facilitate lessons. At JBS students receive APAUSE lessons as part of the PSHE program. Thirteen year 12 students have been trained as APAUSE peer mentors.
LITTER COMPETITION
LITTER COMPETITION Litter poster competition run as part of Healthy Schools initiative.
SCHOOL TURNS IT AROUND IN JUST ONE TERM.
SCHOOL TURNS IT AROUND IN JUST ONE TERM. Students have excelled themselves last term with only 7.72% of students absent between September and December. This improvement is thanks to the hard work of students, parents and staff.
SAM LEARNING
SAM LEARNING: Is available for use by students at school and at home. To use, double click on SamLearning logo ... right navigation bar.
NEW HOME FOR CAREERS LIBRARY
NEW HOME FOR CAREERS LIBRARY. The Careers library has a new home and has been updated. Students can drop in and browse the collection of careers information and that includes the courses students can choose at 16+ and 18+ as well as specifics for a wide range of careers.
LETTER TO PARENTS:
NOTICE TO PARENTS: We would like to remind you that we do not believe it is necessary for pupils to bring electronic equipment such as iPods, mp3 players and the like to school.
YEAR 12/13 SLAVE AUCTION RAISED £674 for CHILDREN IN NEED
Year 12/13 Charity Slave Auction On Friday 17th November 2006 Year 12 and 13 students put on a spectacular show and held a charity slave auction for Years 7 and 8.
A total of £674 was raised for Children in Need!!
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY In October 2006 pupils from The John Bramston School took part in District Cross-Country, achieving 8th position overall.
A special mention must go out to Jessica White, who achieved 6th place overall and is now our NW Essex District representative for Junior Girls. Also, Ash Tunbridge achieved 14th place and has won himself a place in the Essex District intermediate boys reserve squad.
HAT TRICK OF SUCCESS FOR JOHN BRAMSTON SCHOOL STUDENTS
CONGRATULATIONS to the following college students who have been offered places at the countries leading universities
CALLING PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AUNTS, UNCLES and GRANDPARENTS
CALLING PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AUNTS, UNCLES and GRANDPARENTS
CAN YOU HELP US? Or do you know someone who can?
PUPILS DEVELOP NEW COMMON EXPECTATIONS
PUPILS DEVELOP NEW COMMON EXPECTATIONS Pupils at the John Bramston School have been consulted recently in order to produce a new set of common expectations to boost classroom performance.
THE REAL ME EXHIBITION
THE REAL ME EXHIBITION was held at The Atrium, Central Library, Chelmsford from 1st to 11th November 2006.
Schools across the county were invited to submit paintings by students on the theme “The Real Me” as part of the countrywide Express Yourself 2006 initiative.
WITHAM IN BLOOM
On 19th October the Mayor and Mayoress of Witham, together with Mrs A Northfield, organiser of ‘Witham In Bloom’ came to the school to present prizes to the award winning pupils who entered.
CHILDREN IN NEED DAY - 17th November 2006
On the 17th November 2006, Year 12 and 13 students became slaves to years 7 and 8 students for the day in order to raise funds for "Children in Need". The slaves were in fancy dress and raised considerable sums for the charity.
WEAR it PINK Day Raised £950.00
WEAR IT PINK DAY - FRIDAY 20th October. Thank you to everyone who helped and contributed to our 'Wear it Pink' day. We raised a total of £950.00. Breast Cancer Campaign is the only charity that specialises in funding independent breast cancer research throughout the UK.
FEEL LIKE DANCING
FEEL LIKE DANCING Chloe Chaplin - now a dancer for "FOCUS" Essex Youth Dance Company performing at different venues around Essex.
OLD SCHOOL CHAIRS HAVE NEW HOME
200 chairs that our students have been using for several years have gone to Armenia in Central Europe.
SPORTS NEWS 2006/2007
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Update news of latest sporting fixtures and events.
UPDATED: 17th June 2007.
OPEN DAY GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHS
To view OPEN DAY photographs, see GALLERY at bottom of page. Includes photographs of the Science departments' demonstration of chemistry magic, students' coursework displayed in the subject areas and students demonstrating their skills in Art, PE, MFL and Food Technology.
GREEN POWER VEHICLE SUCCESS
GREEN POWER VEHICLE SUCCESS ....
Again a team from The John Bramston School have produced a green powered vehicle which they demonstrated to visitors at the recent Open Day.
OPEN DAY CHEMISTRY DISPLAY FASCINATES AUDIENCE
OPEN DAY CHEMISTRY DISPLAY FASCINATES AUDIENCE
As is usual on open day Dr Tompkins gave a demonstration of chemistry magic to students and their parents. An excellent chemistry showcase which revealed the world of experiments that enhance the learning and enjoyment of the sciences at the JBS.
YEAR 10 WIN VISIT TO MEGABOWL
Year 10 as a year group had a chance to go to Megabowl at Chelmsford because we had no X’s on our IPR’s.
YEAR 8 REWARD TRIP - BOWLING
YEAR EIGHT REWARD TRIP Five tutors in year 8 were awarded a trip to Chelmsford Bowling for getting the most class merits in Year 7
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
BUSINESS STUDENT SUCCESS Outstanding performance by Peter Gamble-Beresford who was amongst the highest scoring candidates in the summer 2006 Business and Communication Systems examination.
EXAM SUCCESS for John Bramston students in GCSE’s
EXAM RESULTS CONGRATULATIONS ------------------------------Outstanding students were, Peter Gamble-Beresford who gained eight A* and two As. Kristina Fleuty with three A* and six As and Charlotte Newley with two A* and five As.
OOO, LA, LA – FRENCH GCSE COMES EARLY FOR YEAR NINE STUDENTS
FRENCH GCSE COMES EARLY FOR YEAR NINE STUDENTS
While nationally the number of students taking a Modern Foreign Language at GCSE has declined again this year, students at The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham have been bucking the trend.
YEAR 10 INAUGRAL 'MOVING ON DAY'
On Monday 17th July 2006 The John Bramston School hosted it's inaugral 'Moving On Day' aimed at preparing Year 10 students for the realities of life away from school.
YEAR 13 LEAVERS PROM
Year 13 Leavers PROM: This was held at the Friern Manor in Basildon. A very enjoyable and successful evening was had by all, and we wish all of the Year 13’s every success in the future.
YEAR 10, SIXTH FORM STUDENTS TRIP TO THORPE PARK
Year 10 & 6th Form Business & Economics and Leisure & Tourism students went on a trip to Thorpe Park.
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PRINCIPAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Students from Year 7 and Year 8 received an Achievement Award from Mr Rowley.
IS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH FOR YOU?
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD If you like the outdoors, sleeping in a tent, would love to learn map reading and using a compass, then the Duke of Edinburgh is an excellent way to learn.
STAFF GOLF COMPETITION
STAFF GOLF COMPETITION This year's staff golf competition finished at Three Rivers Golf and Country Club on Tuesday July 18th, with Mr Tompkin the winner and included a magificent hole-in-one.
BRAMSTON STUDENT'S 'DID A MILE' FOR SPORTS RELIEF
BRAMSTON STUDENT'S 'DID A MILE' FOR SPORTS RELIEF On the hotest day of the year Bramston students did their mile for Sports Relief.
BRAMSTON QUALITY SHOWS AT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
BRAMSTON QUALITY SHOWS AT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
The science department took a much-depleted team to the Braintree Science Olympiad and won!
GEOGRAPHY YEAR 12 FIELD TRIP
GEOGRAPHY YEAR 12 FIELD TRIPI
In April Year 12 students went on their Geography Field trip to South Wales. They successfully completed the field studies for their courses enjoying the beautiful countryside as a bonus.
See GALLERY at bottom of page for more photographs.
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SIXTH FORM COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS: Students at the college are able to study a wide variety of subjects and enjoy many extra curricula activities. We are proud of the successes that our past students have achieved in both the academic and wider life of our College.
MERSEA OUTDOORS TRIP 2006
The current year 9 students when in Year 8 enjoyed their week stay at the Mersea Outdoors camp. Students enjoyed testing themselves on the assault course, high ropes, climbing and abseiling tower.
Friends of JBS Summer Fete
THE SUMMER FETE
The Summer Fete organised by Friends of JBS was enjoyed by the many visitors who attended.
YEAR 11 LEAVERS PROM
Year 11 enjoyed their leavers prom cruising down the River Thames on the P V Viscountess. See gallery for photos
The Holocaust Trip
THE HOLOCAUST TRIP
Year 9 had the chance to go on a History trip to the Imperial War Museum in London.
LONDON TRIP
On 14th December 2005, the sixth form went to London. The plan was to have some free time in London to do our Christmas shopping and then watch Chicago at the Adelphi theatre! .... .... ... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... ... .. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .... .... ... ....... .. . ..... . .. . .. ...
JBS FRIENDS QUIZ SUCCESS
QUIZ NIGHT
The Friends of JBS raised £177.00 and all participants had a thoroughly fun evening.
IT EXTENSION DAY
IT EXTENSION DAY: On the 20th March the gifted and talented pupils from years 9 and 10 participated in an extension day for IT. Each student learnt the difficulty of running a business, the deadlines and the thrill of having to get it ready in time. It was an intense, exciting day that all the pupils enjoyed. The only question left in all our minds ‘when will the next extension day be?’
STUDENTS EXPLORE UNIVERSITY LIFE
More than 50 Year Twelve students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham were at The Business Design Centre in Islington this week for a conference on Higher Education.
TATE GALLERY PROVIDES INSPIRATION FOR GCSE STUDENTS
A party of 50 Year Ten GCSE Art students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham were at The Tate Modern Gallery in London recently to study the work of great artists and gather inspiration from their paintings.
SCHOOL GYMNASTICS TEAM WIN REGIONAL SCHOOLS COMPETITION
SCHOOL GYMNASTICS TEAM WIN REGIONAL SCHOOLS COMPETITION On Thursday 2nd March the school’s Under 19 Gymnastics Team went to Chelmsford to compete in The Regional Schools’ Gymnastics Competition. All the team competed exceptionally well and were awarded some outstanding scores.
£960 raised forr FARLEIGH HOSPICE
£960 raised forr FARLEIGH HOSPICE The 2006 spring term saw the current year 8 when in year 7 raising money for Farleigh Hospice
POOL TOURNAMENT 2006
In January, Adam Wilding (pictured presenting the trophies) organised and staged the John Bramston Sixth Form College Pool Tournament 2006, one competition for boys and one for girls.The tournament managed to raise £40 from entrants’ fees, which was given to the student committee. The tournament was very successful.
STUDENTS EMBARK ON THEIR SUMMER HOLIDAY
STUDENTS EMBARK ON THEIR SUMMER HOLIDAY
“The standard of the production was superb, scenery impressive and all 100 members of the cast gave a truly professional performance on all three evenings.The music was performed live by the school’s own orchestra which made the production a first class evening’s entertainment and we enjoyed capacity audiences."
SIXTH FORM STUDENTS VISIT ELDERLY
In December Sixth Form College students visited residents at a local residential home and joined in the carol singing. Since then students have visited regularly and joined in the bingo and other activities.
LIBRARY
School Library open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Castle Reconstruction
This year has seen a number of very impressive castle reconstructions from Year 7.
FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES JOINS FORCES WITH SCHOOL FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Businesses from across Mid Essex will be able to find out how education is preparing the next generation for employment in their companies when the Mid Essex branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) holds an Annual General Meeting and Network Evening at The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham on Wednesday, November 17 from 7.30pm.
GREEN AND MEAN – AND WINNERS TOO!
Two local businesses have helped a team of five students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham reach the National Finals of the Green Power Challenge on their first attempt.
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION SOUGHT IN BAWDSEY
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION SOUGHT IN BAWDSEY The 'A' level art students and two art staff from the John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham spent the weekend from Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 25 at Bawdsey Manor on the Suffolk Coast for a residential art weekend.
GOLFING STUDENT REACHES NATIONAL FOURSOMES FINAL
A 15-year-old student from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham will be competing in the Daily Mail Foursomes National Golf Tournament Finals being held at Forest of Arden Golf Club from Sunday, October 17 until Tuesday, October 19.
FEMALE FOOTBALLER CHOSEN FOR ENGLAND TRAINING SQUAD
A 15 year-old student from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham headed to Lilleshall National Sports Centre to start her training as the newest member of the England Women’s Under 15 Football Squad.
FEMALE FOOTBALLER SELECTED FOR ESSEX TEAM
A 14-year-old student from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham has been selected to join the Essex Women’s Under 15 Football Squad.
GREEN POWER CAR HAS CENTURY OF SUCCESS
GREEN POWER CAR HAS CENTURY OF SUCCESS ....
An environmentally friendly vehicle developed by students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham has excelled at its debut in the National Green Power Challenge Finals held at Goodwood race circuit.
WE FOUND AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL PLAY!
The citizens of Ancient Rome would have been delighted with the latest school production at The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham which saw Roman legionaires marching through the campus, citizens being harangued by over bearing women and courtesans encouraging moments of weakness in senior politicians.
COURTESANS AIM TO ENTICE AUDIENCES TO SCHOOL PLAY
If the courtesans of Ancient Rome can’t entice audiences in to the latest school production at The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham the Roman legionaires are likely to be patrolling the streets of the town recruiting people to watch.
Year 7 Castle Reconstruction Competition - 2005
This year has seen a number of very impressive castle reconstructions from Year 7.
STUDENT POTS BLACK WITH PLACE ON ENGLISH SNOOKER CIRCUIT AND NOW NEEDS A SPONSOR
A 15-year-old student from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham is starting his first season on the English Amateur Snooker and Billiards Tour and is looking for a sponsor to help defray his costs.
BOXING CLUB IS KNOCK OUT SUCCESS AT SCHOOL
A group of students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham have voted the latest addition to the school’s extra curricular activities a knock out success.
FOUR CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM SIXTH FORM SUCCESSES
Sixth Form students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham have spent their first half term helping others with four special events to raise money for different charities.
WATERSPORTS HOLIDAY IN JULY
The watersports holiday in July was incredible!
The holiday began here at John Bramston, where everyone met to load the luggage onto the coach, and finally set off for La Rive.
IT AND BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER TAKES LEAD IN ESSEX GOLF TOUR TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RSPCA
The latest round of the Essex Golf Tour involving staff from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham saw IT and Business Studies teacher Graham Cook take the overall title.
HAT TRICK OF COUNTY ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS!
Three students from The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham are now Essex Athletics Champions following the Essex Schools County Athletics Championships held in Southend-on-Sea.
TECHNOLOGY BOOST FOR WITHAM SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY BOOST FOR WITHAM SCHOOL
Students at The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham are benefiting from a £70,000 investment in new technology at the school.
Paris Trip - 23rd to 26th June
Paris Trip - 23rd to 26th June The Paris trip was brilliant and with the coach breaking down on the way, resulting in a long wait at the services, it was probably one of the most eventful trips that any of us will ever go on. We visited many of the attractions and exhausted ourselves climbing 5000 steps to reach the top of the Eiffel Tower. We all had a stunning time and one that will be remembered.
Year 7 Visit Hedingham Castle
Year 7 Visit Hedingham Castle
The History Department took 100 year seven pupils to a medieval day at Hedingham Castle. Pupils enjoyed a day of workshops with various medieval people.
John Bramston goes for Business & Enterprise
The school is launching a bid to become a specialist business and enterprise college. This will be a very exciting development for the school that will have a real positive effect on the quality of the education that we are able to offer to our students.
Another Year of Drama and Music
ANOTHER YEAR OF DRAMA AND MUSIC 2005-2006
Another successful year passes and the performing arts department is still moving from strength to strength with many performances, workshops and visits.
School releases GCSE results
GCSE results for students attending The John Bramston School, in Spinks Lane, Witham have been released today and have been described as pleasing by the school.
Top grade passes boost for Witham school
Students and staff at The John Bramston School, in Spinks Lane, Witham were celebrating this week after a first class set of AVCE, AS and A Level results saw 70 out of 75 passes at the top A to C grades.
Farewell to Year Eleven students
More than 150 Year Eleven students from have marked the end of five years of secondary education with a ‘Leavers Ball’ held on the River Thames.
German exchange is success
GERMAN EXCHANGE IS A SUCCESS Successful exchange visit with German partner school, Realschule Bad Munster am Stein–Ebernburg.
HEALTHY EATING IS POPULAR AT SCHOOL
HEALTHY EATING IS POPULAR AT SCHOOL ....
While the spotlight is shining on school meals across the country students at The John Bramston School in Spinks Lane, Witham don’t know what the fuss is about as they have been eating healthily for months.
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