Brayton College has been identified by the national Specialist Schools and Academy Trust as one of the most improved Specialist Schools and Academies in the country. This national recognition required 3 continuous years' progress from 2006 to 2009 with a minimum 15% rise in performance. Brayton has surged forward from 48% to 72% 5A*-C - a rise by 24% - hitting the heights in 2009.

John Kesterton, Headteacher, will attend a celebratory dinner at national headquarters in London later in March. The secret to success at Brayton has been a relentless focus on good quality teaching and setting high expectations for students. As a Specialist Technology College, results in Science, Design & Technology and ICT have led the way above the 70%A*-C mark in 2009 with Maths closing in with 60%A*-C this is where the key progress is coming.

Strength in the Arts and Languages has been well established at Brayton for many years and the rise of the Specialism subjects has brought Brayton the highest results ever achieved in Selby and now national recognition by the ‘SSAT' which has responsibility for nearly 3000 secondary schools in the country.

Headteacher John Kesterton said: "I am delighted and proud to see Brayton recognized in this way because I know how hard staff and students have worked over the years and I truly believe there is more to come"

On Saturday 6th February it was an early start to the weekend for 17 Year 11 students who spent the day selling their wears at McArthur Glen Shopping centre in York. The day started at 8.30am when the 3 Brayton College Young Enterprise groups had to begin setting up their trade stalls. There was lots of creativity on display as each group got into the idea of promoting their product in the best possible way.

Customers began to arrive at the shopping centre at 10.00am and after initial nerves approaching strangers the Year 11 students soon got into the idea of Customer Service. We had Valentine chocolates being sold and student providing taster opportunities for potential customers; we had personalised tie dyed underwear being sold and students wearing these to promote the product; finally we had bracelets being made and sold. The students staffed their stalls for the whole day and eventually finished trading at 4pm. Despite being extremely tired everyone had a fantastic day - each group made lots of sales and had many happy customers. A huge thank you to the parents and staff that supported the students before and during the trade fair and a particular thank you to our 3 business advisors from Greencore that gave up their Saturday to support each of the groups.

Brayton College is now collecting Tesco and Sainsburys school vouchers for the PE department. We collected thousands from both supermarkets last year, therefore it would be fantastic if we could collect the same or if not more than last year. We were able to receive excellent equipment and resources for the department. Please hand into your tutor or Miss Cartwright in PE.

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Congratulations and thank you to everybody who helped to raise money for the Hati appeal. We managed to raise a massive total of £1432.78

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