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The 2017 Sarah Kitchener Awards On Thursday 29th June, The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College hosted the sixth annual Sarah Kitchener Awards Evening. Sarah Kitchener was a student at The Bromfords

School between 1991 to 1998. Sarah was an outstanding student who contributed to all aspects of school life. In 2006 Sarah Kitchener was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. When faced with this life threatening illness Sarah’s strength and determination to keep achieving never waivered. Her courage to work hard and challenge herself when faced with adversity was an inspiration to all who knew her. In March 2010 Sarah sadly lost her battle for life. Sarah’s fund was The Bromfords School charity between 2010 to 2011.

The school work closely with Sarah’s family and in honour of an outstanding person like Sarah it was proposed to have the Sarah Kitchener Endeavour award. One student per year group is nominated by staff for their outstanding contribution to school life and personal accomplishments. Each student is presented with an award with an overall winner receiving a personalised trophy, £30 gift voucher and their name on the Sarah Kitchener Shield which is kept on display at the school.

If you would like to find out more about this worthy cause or donate please see the information boards outside the hall.

Dear Parents and Carers,

It was a great privilege to meet and welcome all our students back to school as their new Headteacher the first week of term.

Our students looked incredibly smart and ready for learning as they arrived. It was particularly great to see many of our girls in our new skirt and we have received a great deal of positive feedback regarding the change. There have been a number of other changes within the school building and we are very pleased with the new student toilets completed during the summer closure.

The start of a new academic year is also an opportune moment to reflect on recent achievements and we were delighted with the results secured by students at both GCSE and A-level. At a time of

nationally reported uncertainty over results this year, we are able to report notable improvement in all our key measures. A great reward for students and staff for all their hard work.

We start our school tours for Year 6 students and parents this week and I would encourage you to share all our good news stories with the local community. Please remember to check our website on a regular basis as we are continually updating our news and events section.

Regards, Martin Coulson Headteacher

NEWSLETTER Please Note:

Thursday 5th October 2017 students finish at 1.15pm

Inset Day School Closed

Friday 6th October 2017

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Open Evening The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College is holding its Opening Evening on Thursday 5th

October 2017 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Parental tours will take place daily from Monday 18th September 2017 to Friday 13th October 2017 at 9.00am and 10.00am. To book a parental tour or for further information please contact us on 01268 471201 or email bookings@bromfords.essex.sch.uk

Essex Schools Showcase for the Arts 2017 Students of The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College displayed their artwork in the Chelmsford Meadows Shopping Centre from 11th to 20th July. Bromfords’ students work was exhibited alongside many other schools in Essex celebrating the excellent work of GCSE and A Level Art and Photography.

Mr T Von-Broen Head of Department for Art & Photography

Don’t Forget! Year 9 Parents Information Evening

Tuesday 19th September 2017 6.00pm - 6.45pm

Year 10 Parents Information Evening Tuesday 19th September 2017

7.15pm - 8.00pm

Year 11 Parents Information Evening Thursday 28th September

6.30pm

All of the above events will be taking place in the School’s Main Hall

Bromfords’ Beetle Triumphs at Fords The prestigious Ford’s Dunton Apprenticeship challenge for 2017 was won by the Bromfords’ Year 10 team (Oscar Bond, Daniel Foley, Max Giddens, Tom Goldstone and Josh Jadav). The team called ‘Brom-Fords’ was judged on their presentation skills, design and build of a mechanical car with a braking system. The car had to carry an egg down a ramp and stop without crashing into a wall or breaking the egg. Out of eleven teams from local schools Bromfords came first in both the IT Challenge and the overall best team prize. This is part of their work related aspect of their careers education and they were supported by Mr Aldous and Mr Lee in the Tech department. Well done to all involved.

Mr A Bennett Head of Department for Religious Education