Brentwood County High News http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/ Latest news stories from Brentwood County High e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 3.2.1 (www.e4education.co.uk) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:1:24 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:1:24 GMT Yr 12/13 Academic Review Afternoon http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=260 Year 12/13 Academic Review Afternoon is on Thursday 2nd February 2012 from 2.20pm.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:01:24 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=260 Brentwood Education and Careers Fair http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=259 Brentwood Education and Careers Fair is being held at the Brentwood Centre on Wednesday 8th February from 2.30pm-8.00pm for all 11 to 19 year old students.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:08:00 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=259 Olympic Game Makers on BBC Essex http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=258 BBC Essex online services interviewed Miss Hawes and one of our successful students who were picked to be Young Game Makers in this summer's Olympic swimming events. The Interview will be on BBC Essex at about 6.40 a.m. tomorrow morning!

]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:42:38 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=258 BCHS World Challenge http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=256 The Brentwood County High School World Challenge was featured on Phoenix Radio 98.0fm.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:28:31 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=256 Congratulations to the Young Olympic Game Makers http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=257 Congratulations to the successful students who will  'carry the kit' for the swimmers at the 2012 Olympic Games.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:32:38 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=257 Boys District Swimming Gala http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=254 After the success of the girls swim results, attention was now on the boys.

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:22:21 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=254 Phoenix Radio http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=253 Brentwood & Ongar MP, The Right Hon. Eric Pickles is hosting an evening show on Phoenix Radio (98.0FM) on Thursday 15th December from 6.00-8.00pm.

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:43:05 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=253 Operation Christmas Child http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=251 A great big THANK YOU to all students and staff who made up Christmas Shoeboxes for the Christmas project run by the Samaritans' Purse.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:18:45 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=251 The District Swimming Gala http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=249 The Girls District Swimming Gala recently held at Brentwood School, went exceptionally well for our teams.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:35:41 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=249 Synchronised Swimming Medalist http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=248 Many congratulations to Alisha Walker in Year 8 who is a member of the Brentwood Synchronised Swimming Team that competed on the 13th November in the Essex Championship.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:57:25 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=248 Vic Leverett OBE sells the ‘Big Issue‘ http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=243 Vic Leverett, Business Development Director for Finmeccanica in the UK was the Guest of Honour at the Presentation Evening in the newly repainted Sports Hall at Brentwood County High School on Wednesday 2nd November.

 
]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:46:27 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=243 Geographers in Action http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=246 Brentwood County High School’s year 12 geographers went on an informative day in and around Colchester this week. The days aims were to cover case study material for their AS exams and also to see the different sorts of jobs Geography graduates can be doing when they finish university.

]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:49:25 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=246 Vic Leverett OBE sells the ‘Big Issue‘ http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=244 Vic Leverett, Business Development Director for Finmeccanica in the UK was the Guest of Honour at the Presentation Evening in the newly repainted Sports Hall at Brentwood County High School on Wednesday 2nd November.

 
]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:19:36 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=244 Vic Leverett OBE sells the ‘Big Issue‘ http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=242 Vic Leverett, Business Development Director for Finmeccanica in the UK was the Guest of Honour at the Presentation Evening in the newly repainted Sports Hall at Brentwood County High School on Wednesday 2nd November.

 
]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:17:23 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=242 BBC East comes to Brentwood http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=241 On Tuesday 1st November Mrs. Carol Mason, Headteacher, was interviewed by BBC East for the Politics Show.

The Politics Show on Sunday 6th November at 12 o'clock will be looking at free schools; the need or desire for them to be established and the impact they could have on their communities.

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:37:36 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=241 Cabaret Night 2011 http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=240 Cabaret Night is on Thursday 10th November at 7.30 p.m. in the Main Hall.

This is a night when any performer can use the school stage in front of a large audience (last year sold out!) in the school hall. Students from all year groups will be taking part from some making their first appearance in a school show to some who are veteran Year 13 performers.

There is a mix of soloists, bands, school choir, dance and the school's Swing Band will also make an appearance to open the show.

Tickets are £5.50 Adults, £2.50 Student/Concession - the ticket price includes a glass of wine/fruit juice, food and nibbles on each of the tables and a selection of desserts.

There are a limited number of tickets for this event, if you would like to reserve some to collect on the night please email: fairless@bchs.essex.sch.uk or a student can purchase them at any morning break up to the morning of the event.

]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:20:17 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=240 Eric Pickles Talks Politics to Students http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=238 Today the Right Hon. Eric Pickles, MP for Brentwood and Ongar visited Brentwood County High School. After a chat with headteacher, Mrs. Carol Mason, he then discussed politics with some of our year 12 students. “From a council estate in Keighley to a Tory Minister is a one in a trillion chance” said Eric, in his discussion with the students. He was quizzed about his background and events and customs in the house. Our students now know why MPs never shake hands with one another. Do you?

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:47:57 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=238 Listen to Mrs. Mason on Friday http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=234 Mrs. Mason, Headteacher, will be appearing on Phoenix Radio tomorrow Friday between 6 and 8 p.m. Tune in to Phoenix Radio on 98Fm to hear her in discussion regarding the future of Education in Brentwood.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:56:30 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=234 Post 16 Science Lecture http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=237 Brentwood County High School hosted this week the e2v Technology Science lecture for Brentwood students. On this occasion we were joined by students from St. Martin's School and heard a presentation from  James Endicott from e2v Technologies.

James talked about image sensors that they design and manufacture at e2v in Chelmsford. He gave an introduction to the company, the top of specific imaging technology, and then talked about a few examples of interesting applications where their devices are used. Including ground based telescopes, adaptive optics, space telescopes such as Hubble, Kepler, Solar Dynamics Observatory and Euclid.
]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:53:31 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=237 Open Mic Night http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=236 The Open Mic Night was another huge success.  Students from all year groups were involved, some singing for the very first time on a stage.  The standard was very high and the audience were impressed and many acts drove listeners to stand a clap after the performance!

Watch out for the Cabaret Evening coming up after half term on the 10th November.  Tickets will be on sale from Monday 31st October.

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:44:57 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=236 Beastly Brentwood http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=235 Year 7 students took part in a cross curricular day entitled 'Beastly Brentwood'. The day allowed student to learn about the local history of Brentwood but also looked at different types of writing styles to inform. Students were in house teams and by the end of the day each team had to produce an A2 page in the 'Horrible History' style, entitled 'Beastly Brentwood'.

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:27:46 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=235 ‘B‘ Fest http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=233 All Year 8 students took part in a mini music festival called B Fest.

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:47:25 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=233 "ALL A-board" http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=232 Year 9 came off timetable to take part in a PLTS day (Personal Learning and Thinking skills) known as "ALL A-board".

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:45:36 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=232 Annual Careers Convention http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=103 Brentwood County High School is holding its annual Careers Convention on  Thursday 6th October from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 10:08:12 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=103 ParentPay http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=225 A communication has gone home about incorrect balances being shown for some students in ParentPay.  Please see the information page of the school website for the communication in full.

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:05:28 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=225 ‘Lee Valley White Water Rafting Centre‘ http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=219 A selection of students who had shown true commitment to their house were rewarded by a visit to the 'Lee Valley White Water Rafting Centre'.

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:28:21 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=219 Yr 7 Parents‘ Getting Involved Evening http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=224 On Wednesday 21st September we will be holding an important evening for all Year 7 parents.  It will start at 7.30 in the Main Hall and will last for about an hour in total.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:48:32 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=224 Carnival Day http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=221 Yr 8 students took part in the Carnival PLT day.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:17:38 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=221 Mission Impossible Day http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=220 Yr 7 students completed a day of impossible missions at Thorndon Country Park.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:10:06 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=220 Jack Petchey Awards Presentation http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=218 The 2011 Jack Petchey Awards Presentation Evening was held recently.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:27:06 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=218 Open Mic Night http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=208 On Friday 17th June we hosted the first in a line of termly 'Open Mic Nights'.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:55:07 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=208 Trip to Chateau Broutel http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=213 Yrs 7 and 8 had a really good time on the French trip to Château de Broutel.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:48:05 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=213 News of Former Student http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=210 Congratulations to former student Matthew Richards who has passed out as a Royal Marine Commando after 15 months of training, during which time he sustained a number of injuries.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:09:09 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=210 Year 9 Art Leadership students http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=205 Year 9 students have been selected to take part in Art leadership sessions, which were run over a series of lunchtimes sessions.

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:04:12 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=205 Yr 13 student to do charity work in South Africa http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=204 Yr 13 student, Alicia Nettle is taking a gap year next year to carry out some charity work in South Africa.

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:47:37 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=204 Staff Member Makes a Life-saving Donation http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=202 Our English Faculty Assistant, Louise Wibrow, happily agreed to give bone marrow to a Leukaemia patient who would not have survived without it.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:13:19 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=202 Comenius Project visitors from France, Spain, Turkey and Holland http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=201 On the 13th March, French, Turkish, Dutch and Spanish students will be arriving at Stansted to take part in the last leg of the two year Comenius Project that has been funded by the British Council.

]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:03:40 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=201 Brentwood Education and Careers Fair http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=200 Brentwood Education and Careers Fair is on the 10th March at the Brentwood Centre. It runs between 2.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:43:26 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=200 ‘The Juggernaut‘ Launch! http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=199 We are proud to announce that our original writing project, 'The Juggernaut', has been launched successfully.

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:32:10 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=199 Clothing Recycling Day http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=196 On 11th Feburary 2011 we received £172.00 for our collection of clothing for our annual Eco-School clothing collection.

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:32:25 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=196 Christmas Card Recycling Success http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=197 This year's Eco-School Christmas Card recycling project smashed previous years' records with over 100 orange sacks full of Christmas cards collected.

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:40:54 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=197 K‘Nex Challenge http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=11 Brentwood County High School hosted the area final of the K'Nex Challenge for our local primary schools.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:18:01 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=11 K‘Nex Challenge http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=10 Brentwood County High School hosted the area final of the K'Nex Challenge for our local primary schools.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:16:54 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=10 Key Stage 4 Presentation Evening http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=194 Jason Fergus, Head of 2012 Legacy and Strategic Sport for Essex, was our guest speaker at the Key Stage 4 presentation evening and presented the certificates and awards to the students.

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:39:20 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=194 Cheerleading Champions http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=193 On January 20th our Cheerleading Squad won the Brentwood Schools' Annual Cheerleading Competition.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:42:52 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=193 Congratulations to the Rotary Youth Speaks Teams http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=192 Congratulations to our Junior and Senior Rotary Youth Speaks teams who have both qualified for the area finals.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:23:05 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=192 Last chance to visit le Chateau du Broutel http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=191 There are still a few spaces left for the le Chateau du Broutel trip for students in Year 7 and Year 8 leaving on the 27th May 2011 and returning on 30th May 2011.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:34:59 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=191 KS4 Presentation Evening 7.30pm for 8.00pm http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=187 The Key Stage 4 Presentation Evening will now be held on Wednesday 12th January 2011.

]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:42:10 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=187 Guided Choices Option Evening http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=190 Just a reminder that the Year 9 Guided Choices Option Evening is on Tuesday 11th January in the school's main hall starting at 7.30 p.m.

]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:34:25 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=190 Christmas Card Recycling http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=189 There is a Christmas Card recycling box in the school's reception area.  Please send your old cards in with your child or drop them into school yourself.  The Recycling Project finishes on the 31st January.

Thank you for your support

]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:55:29 GMT http://www.brentwoodcountyhighschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=189