Wrapping up 2024/25: A Summer of Celebration

As another action-packed term draws to a close, we reflect on the many achievements, milestones and celebrations that have shaped life at Brentwood School. From our first-ever mass participation fundraiser to outstanding musical and sporting triumphs, the past have truly been testamenet to the dedication and talent of our School community.

This year saw the launch of Race Across the Globe, the biggest mass participation fundraiser in Brentwood's history, with all proceeds going towards the Brentwood School Foundation. Over 1,500 pupils, parents, staff and Old Brentwoods took part in their own challenges, raising £19,000 towards transformational bursaries for deserving young people - a reminder how powerful the Brentwood community is when getting behind one shared cause.

The end of term also brought with it musical celebrations, as we said farewell to the Upper Sixth stalwarts of the Music department. The Prom Concert was a fitting finale, showcasing the dedication and talent of our young musicians. Courage Hall was filled with emotion as they performed for the final time as Brentwood students. Between the choirs, bands and orchestras, it was an evening that encapsulated the richness of musical life at the School. 

A fond farewell to:

Emma B, Oscar M-D, Alistair C, Chloe L, Elsie P, Bessie T, Elisabeth D, Charlotte D, Annabelle O’L, Jacob B, Martha M, and Adrian S.

Their contributions to Brentwood’s music have been immense and we wish them all the best as they carry these memories into the next stage of their lives.

We also witnessed sporting excellence in the most recent term. The senior boys A and B golf teams competed at the ISGA (Independent Schools’ Golf Association) national finals - we believe this is the first time that two teams from the same school have reached the national finals. Year 11 student Saxon M achieved a Bronze medal in the Junior final of 100m breaststroke at the British Swimming Championships / he clinched another bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke with a massive personal best, placing himself firmly among the top senior male swimmers in Great Britain.

During the 2024/25 academic year, the U15 Boys’ Football Team won the ISFA Trophy, the U13 Boys’ Football Team were ISFA finalists, and the U18 Girls’ Tennis Team were national finalists. All these successes are testament to the hard work and dedication of both students and teaching staff at Brentwood.

At the end of June, three special events marked the end of our Upper Sixth’s time at Brentwood. The 15 Year Celebration brought together 19 students and their families in the Water Garden to reflect on their journey from Prep to Sixth Form, with each student receiving a commemorative gift. In the gardens of Roden House, we honoured our Bursary Ambassadors, recognising their outstanding contributions in representing Brentwood and supporting our bursary programme. Finally, the Upper Sixth Leavers’ Reception on the BAC Lawn provided a farewell as students and their families celebrated their time at the School and looked ahead to the future.

As we bid farewell to our Upper Sixth and celebrate the successes of the past term, we are reminded of the strength of community at the School - as the saying goes, "culture eats strategy for breakfast", a quote coined by Peter Drucker which was also mentioned at Speech Day. We look forward to the upcoming year.