For The Deaf
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All Key Stage Three learners enjoyed a visit to Mt Pleasant School Farm, Wythall. The school farm is on a working dairy farm run by the Charles family. Many thanks to Nina Hatch, the centre manager, for an interesting and informative visit.
This week we had the amazing Rebecca Vaughan, who is a Deaf Artist, in school to create a mural in our well-being room.
Our learners were asked what images, colours and phrases would be most helpful to create a calm, relaxing and safe environment.
Rebecca spent four days working really hard to transform the plain white wall into an amazing, immersive space for our young people to use when they are feeling overwhelmed.
We thank Rebecca, who was inspired to explore her artistic talents because of struggles with her own mental health, for creating such a beautiful, calming atmosphere for everyone at Braidwood School to enjoy.
Thank you
GCSE Art students had a fantastic day at Birmingham School of Jewellery. They all made a silver ring from start to finish using traditional jewellery industry techniques. Thank you to Dauvit for excellent tuition.
Dan and Nick visited us from the AA on Tuesday 21st March - what a fantastic visit.They brought with them a van and recovery truck. Our learners were keen to learn about the services they offer and asked lots of questions about their jobs. Year 7 watched how to change a tyre and used this for their instructional writing. Year 9 and 10 were keen to learn about the different roles in the AA and what qualifications and skills you needed to work there.
Thank you so much for visiting us - we hope to see you again soon.
Ten deaf professionals visited our school to deliver inspiring workshops sharing all about their job role, their journey and their skills.
During the Friday assembly Majit from HSBC Bank presented the school with The HSBC Smart Money Award 2023. The award is given for the work the students have done around financial education in partnership with HSBC.
This week saw the conclusion of our Green Village Project with Willmott Dixon. For five weeks, Marie Wilkes supported learners from Year 7, 8 and 9 to understand different job roles in the construction industry and how environmental concerns and sustainability are important.
What a fantastic visit from Asnath Losala in our English group today! As Asnath has set up her own mobile hairdressing business, we were questioning her about the pros and cons of working for a company versus setting up on your own. She gave pupils lots of useful advice and shared her experiences with us.
Grayson's Art Club: The Exhibition Our learners enjoyed visiting this exhibition by British Artist Grayson Perry at the Midland Art centre. The exhibition features over 100 artworks selected during season three of the TV series, Grayson's Art Club.
A group of pupils met with David Buxton, CEO of Action on Disability and former councillor, and they learnt about politics and voting. They worked in groups to create their own law linked to deaf education and presented their work to an audience who had to vote for the best group!
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Last week our school council organised a fun-packed afternoon to raise money for Children in Need. They planned a host of team games where tutor groups battled for house points. There was also face painting, a cake stall, bingo and a fantastic chocolate tombola made possible by kind donations from learners, staff and parents. A fantastic afternoon!! The grand total raised was £186!!
On November 16th - 18th, some KS3 learners visited BrigHouse Residential Centre (a fully equipped, purpose built residential building) in Atherstone for a two night residential trip. Everyone had a fantastic time. All the pupils behaved brilliantly and developed and deepened friendships. Thank you to the amazing staff who gave up their free time to allow this trip to happen.