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Educate & Celebrate

Educate & Celebrate

11 January 2022

We are delighted that Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form has been awarded the Pride in Inclusion Bronze Award....

31 Miles in 31 Days for HARP

31 Miles in 31 Days for HARP

05 January 2022

Eloise White, one of the Deputy Head Prefects at Braintree Sixth Form, is taking part in the 31 Miles in 31 Days Challenge for Southend’s Homeless Charity HARP this January....

Return to School Update: January 2022

Return to School Update: January 2022

04 January 2022

Dear Parents/Carers As we start the new term with the covid-19 virus still impacting on our lives, I want to update you on the situation in school. Thank you to those who have completed LFD tests and uploaded the results. We have a small number of students who have returned positive tests and ......

Christmas Lunch 2021

Christmas Lunch 2021

16 December 2021

As the end of term nears and the Christmas festivities begin, the Notley High School Christmas dinner was once again a huge success. Students from all year groups tucked into the traditional turkey, pigs in blankets and not forgetting the sprouts! The atmosphere was fabulous and we would like to......

Happening Histories

Happening Histories

16 December 2021

Happening Histories spent a day in school this week, giving a fun and hands on revision session to all Y11 history students. Some of the content they covered was first taught to students during lockdown, so this was a welcome opportunity to revisit that work....

Year 7 Christmas Card Competition

Year 7 Christmas Card Competition

15 December 2021

This term we have run a competition for year 7 students to take a photo suitable to have on a Christmas card to send to friends and family....

Peer Mentoring Service 2022

Peer Mentoring Service 2022

15 December 2021

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form are proud to announce the launch of our Peer Mentoring Service in 2022. Our Peer Mentors are a carefully selected group of year 10 students who have volunteered to support younger students. They have all received specific Peer Mentor training, delive......

Connecting Classrooms

Connecting Classrooms

15 December 2021

We are proud to share our successful completion of the ‘Connecting Classrooms’ Project led by the British Council in partnership with Notley Green Primary School, John Ray Junior School and three schools in Tanzania....

Essex Changemakers Group

Essex Changemakers Group

14 December 2021

Ava, in Year 12, is part of the Essex Changemakers group....

Wearing of Masks

Wearing of Masks

14 December 2021

Please can we remind you that the Department for Education's expectation is that face coverings should be worn in communal areas in all secondary schools and colleges by staff, visitors, and students in year 7 and above, unless they are exempt....

Christmas Concert 2021

Christmas Concert 2021

13 December 2021

As you’ll be aware, circumstances rather conspired against us this year, and we were unable to hold our annual Christmas Concert in person. However, we have managed to put together the next best thing; we have recorded all the performances and put together a virtual concert to showcase our stude......

Enterprise Fair

Enterprise Fair

07 December 2021

This morning saw our annual Enterprise Fair being held in Braintree Sixth Form. The Year 12 students have been working on an Enterprise Project this half term; this involved them setting up a small business and selling a product or experience to Year 7 at today’s event....

Virtual Mock Interviews

Virtual Mock Interviews

03 December 2021

Gratnells Science Technician of the Year Awards 2021

Gratnells Science Technician of the Year Awards 2021

03 December 2021

Congratulations to Sharon Nicholson our Head Science Technician....

Children in Need 2021: The Final Result

Children in Need 2021: The Final Result

30 November 2021

On Friday 19 November students and staff enjoyed raising money for Children in Need. Our tuck stall was so popular it even drew in the attention of a passing dinosaur!...

COVID Control Measures

COVID Control Measures

29 November 2021

Dear Parents/Carers This weekend the Government announced changes to the expectations for wearing face coverings and masks in schools to limit the spread of the new covid-19 variant. The specific guidance states: Face coverings should be worn in communal areas in all settings by staff, visit......

Odd sock day!

Odd sock day!

24 November 2021

Week commencing 15 November 2021 was anti-bullying week at school. As well as an assembly and some tutor time activities, we also ran a "Design an odd sock" competition for Year 7, to celebrate the fact that we are all unique. We had so many great entries from our Year 7s and it was so difficult......

School Photos Are On Their Way!

School Photos Are On Their Way!

22 November 2021

Dear Parents/Carers/Students All the ordered photo packs from this year’s school photography are now complete and ready for distribution by tutors, so hopefully students should receive theirs in the next few days. Masters by Email (either on their own, or with a pack) were emailed out this morn......

Firebreak Course

Firebreak Course

19 November 2021

During the week of 8th-12th November 6 of our Year 10 students participated in the 'Firebreak' course run by Essex County Fire and Rescue....

BBC Children In Need 2021

BBC Children In Need 2021

18 November 2021

The school will be having a non-uniform day on Friday 19 November 2021 to raise money for Children in Need. Children in Need provide grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. They are local to people in all corners of the UK and support small an......

Accelerated Reader Prize Winners

Accelerated Reader Prize Winners

17 November 2021

Over the last few weeks, students in year 7 and 8 have been sitting the first of their Accelerated Reader quizzes. We are delighted that so many students received 100% in their quiz - which means they have also received a prize for their efforts and their name on the 100% wall in the library. The......

Remembrance 2021

Remembrance 2021

16 November 2021

After the cancellation of many remembrance events across the country last year, this weekend’s services for Remembrance Sunday have brought comfort to many, as we have shared in the opportunity to reflect and acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who have died in wars....

Train to Teach - Online Event

Train to Teach - Online Event

11 November 2021

Are you interested in training to become a primary or secondary teacher in Essex or Suffolk? Do you have a degree, a passion for education and teaching and want to inspire young people to fulfil their potential. At this upcoming free event, you can gain a wealth of information on how to g......

University of Essex Drop-In Clinic

University of Essex Drop-In Clinic

01 November 2021

On Friday 22 October, Katie Morton, from the University of Essex, came to hold a drop-in clinic for Braintree Sixth Form students with questions about university applications, student life, student finance and personal statements....

Show Racism the Red Card 2021

Show Racism the Red Card 2021

22 October 2021

Students and staff have been taking part in a non-uniform/dress down day across the school today, 22 October, in support of the charity Show Racism the Red Card. Show Racism the Red Card is the UK's largest anti-racism charity and students and staff have been encouraged to wear something red to s......

Braintree Sixth Form Open Evening

Braintree Sixth Form Open Evening

18 October 2021

There will be three presentations from the Head of Sixth Form and the Prefect Team followed by an opportunity to look around the building and speak to subject teachers about the courses on offer. To help keep everyone safe, we will be welcoming 100 families per session and ask that each student ......

School Photos: Autumn 2021

School Photos: Autumn 2021

15 October 2021

All students who had their photo taken as part of the recent school photography sessions should by now have received their proof card. If your child hasn’t received theirs yet, but definitely had their picture taken, please could you contact their tutor in the first instance as the cards were giv......

Young Minds Event

Young Minds Event

08 October 2021

Today the sixth form have marked World Mental Health Day, which is on Sunday, by wearing yellow and raising money for the Young Minds Charity....

KickOff@3 Winners

KickOff@3 Winners

08 October 2021

On Saturday 2 October, one hundred and ninety young footballers from all over the county, including ten of our own students, braved the wind and rain to take part in KickOff@3, a 7-a-side football tournament organised by Essex Police Positive Action team....

Careers Information

Careers Information

07 October 2021

You may be aware, that it is now a government requirement for young people to stay in some form of education, employment, or training until their 18th birthday. Over the coming months, all students will need to decide where and what to study, based on their interests and abilities and they will c......

Book Buzz

Book Buzz

07 October 2021

The library is happy to announce that Notley High School is once again able to take part in the Book Buzz scheme for all Year 7 students....

Black History Month 2021

Black History Month 2021

06 October 2021

This week we have started our celebration of Black History Month with assemblies delivered by Year 9 and Year 11 students, Zahida, Molly, Angel and Adonai. ...

COVID-19 Vaccination (Pfizer)

COVID-19 Vaccination (Pfizer)

01 October 2021

Dear Parents/Carers We have been asked by Essex Partnership Trust Community and School Aged Immunisation Service to host the vaccination sessions for 12-15 year olds on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 October. No student will receive the vaccination without parental consent. If you wish for your chil......

Careers Fair 2021

Careers Fair 2021

30 September 2021

On Wednesday 29th September, all Year 11 students visited the Braintree Careers Fair, at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Students were able to talk to a range of local employers, trainee providers, colleges and sixth forms, gathering information and advice about opportunities in our local area. This ......

Year 6 Open Evening, Thurs 30 Sept 2021

Year 6 Open Evening, Thurs 30 Sept 2021

21 September 2021

We are pleased to advise you that a live virtual presentation will be available to view online at 6pm and repeated at 7pm on Thursday 30 September 2021. Pre-recorded tours of the school and speeches from the Head Boy, Head Girl and some of our Year 7 students will also be made available to parent......

School Photography

School Photography

14 September 2021

This year’s individual school photographs are scheduled for Thursday 16 September and Friday 17 September 2021. Students in Years 7, 8 and 10 will have their photographs taken on Thursday and students in Years 9 and 11 will have theirs taken on Friday....

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Bridge Academy Trust

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form,
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 1WY

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form is a school within the Bridge Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (company number 07663795).
Registered office: c/o Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford CM2 9ES