Great Bradfords Junior School News Feed - News

Who is responsible for looking after our planet?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:44:16 GMT

Year 4 welcome members from Braintree District Council.

Social Impact Award - We Did It!

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:34:23 GMT

🌟 We are incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded Superkind Social Impact Certified School status for 2025–26! 🌟

Can art have an impact?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:23:07 GMT

Year 4 have been working hard on their latest project: Can art have an impact?

Year 3 River Walks

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:59:18 GMT

Year 3 have visited the River Blackwater as part of their local citizenship project.

Year 4 Colchester Trip

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:59:43 GMT

On Tuesday 4th March, Year 4 visited Colchester to learn about Roman history.

Farmer Collins visit

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:08:15 GMT

Year 6 were visited by Farmer Collins on Tuesday 4th March.

Year 3 Class Museums

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:06:11 GMT

On Wednesday the 12th of February, Year 3 welcomed parents and carers to see some of the work they produced as part of their project 'How did Early Man Change?'

House Captain Trip to Causeway House

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

On Monday the 3rd of February, the house captains were invited to Causeway House by the Braintree District Cultural Education Partinership to learn more about Democracy.

Year 4 Shang Dynasty

Sun, 2 Feb 2025 20:40:37 GMT

Year 4 welcome Mr Dickens to Great Bradfords.

Choir at the O2

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:19:14 GMT

Choir at the O2

Year 4 Global Citizenship

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:56:03 GMT

On Thursday 12th December, Year 4 shared their learning with parents and carers. As part of this project, the children raised money for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) through donations for their tie-dye creations. The children raised £140.32.

Who is responsible for looking after our planet?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:55:41 GMT

Year 4 conducted a litter survey, created emotive banners and wrote persuasive letters and then presented these to members of Braintree District Council on 5th November.

Social Action in Action - update!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:41:48 GMT

Let's celebrate our super kind children!

Year 6 Climate Change Exhibition

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:31:30 GMT

On Friday 13th December, Year 6 held their Climate Change Exhibition during which they showcased their watercolour batik artwork, persuasive speeches and lines from their climate change poetry. Parents and careers came to have a look around as did the rest of the school. All the children did very well and made the Year 6 team very proud.

Choir shine at Chairman's Event

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:51:44 GMT

We couldn't be prouder of the school choir for their incredible performance this evening at Braintree Town Hall for the Chairman’s Christmas event. Their hard work and talent truly shone, filling the stairwell with festive joy and magic!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Walker for leading the choir and giving up their time to make this happen – your dedication is so appreciated. And, of course, a big thank you to all the parents for supporting the event. What a fantastic way to kick off the Christmas season!

Hanukkah Assembly

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:45:31 GMT

On Wednesday the 4th December, we welcomed Laurie Rosenburg to our school for a special assembly all about the special Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The children enjoyed learning about some Jewish traditions and lighting some of the candles on his Hanukkah menorah.

Social Action in action!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:33:24 GMT

See our community heroes.

WOW - Look what we've achieved!

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:20:17 GMT

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Year 3 Art Gallery

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 16:05:37 GMT

On Wednesday 23rd October, we welcomed parents and carers into school to view our art gallery.

The Beat Goes On: Music and PE combined - double the fun!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:50:51 GMT

Year 4 Local Citizenship

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:05 GMT

Year 4 kick-started their local citizenship project by conducting a litter pick in the local area.

Year 4 Art Installation

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:16:19 GMT

Year 4 created an art installation to promote awareness of food waste.

Jamie Oliver Opens New Reading Garden!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:37:35 GMT

Year 3 River Walks

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:22:52 GMT

Year 3 have visited the River Blackwater with Bryan Baker from the Friends of the Bocking and Blackwater. They conducted some data collection, sketches of the area and saw some of the many species that live there. Bryan helped the children to identify different types of plants, which the children collected data about in a tally chart. This visit is part of their project entitled 'How and why should we look after our local river?'

Rocksteady smash it again!

Thu, 2 May 2024 16:32:09 GMT

Rocksteady Concert: Friday 26th April 2024

Year 6 visitors for DT

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:47:56 GMT

Soap Box Derby Racers visit Year 6

6C Class assembly

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:22:30 GMT

Where should our loyalties lie?

Year 4 Roman Trip

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:52:07 GMT

On Wednesday 13th March, children in Year 4 visited Colchester.

Year 6 Farmer Collins Visit

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:44:49 GMT

On Thursday 29th March 2024, local farmer, Mr Chris Collins, came into school to speak to Year 6 about being a farmer. He captivated the pupils with his tales about working on a huge farm in America and driving many different machines, including tractors and combines. He went on to explain why farmers need our help and what he is doing to diversify the farm. However, the highlight of the morning was when he revealed that he had come on his tractor. Remarks of "It's huge!" and "It's massive!" could be heard as the pupils walked down to see it.

Year 4 Shang Dynasty Museum

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:25:27 GMT

Children in Year 4 created their own Shang Dynasty museums for their end outcome.

Year 3 Visitor

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:27:28 GMT

On Monday 26th February, Glen Langdon from Halstead 21st Group visited Year 3 to tell them about the Halstead Costain shelters.

Year 3 Class Museums

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:28:09 GMT

Year 3 welcomed visiors to class museums on Wednesday 14th February. The museums showcased some of their fascinating learning about the Stone Age to Iron Age from their project entitled 'How Did Early Man Change?'. The displays included clay pots created by the children to replicate the bell beakers made in Bronze Age times, Stone Age style clothing and cave painting.

Number Day

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:26:06 GMT

Friday 2nd February 2024 saw the first Number Day at Great Bradfords!

Year 6 Exhibition

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:45:35 GMT

Year 6 Climate Change Exhibition

Year 3 Trip to Braintree Museum

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:42:56 GMT

Year 3 classes visited Braintree Museum for an exciting day learning about the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.

Year 4 Global Citizenship Project

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:28:21 GMT

How can compassion bring change to the world?

Cross Country

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:29:45 GMT

Today the whole school competed in the annual Cross Country Competition around the Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve. The first six boys and girls from each year group have been selected to represent the school for the upcoming races where they will compete against other schools. Well done to all of the children for completing the course!

There was lots of resilience and perseverance on show. The Year 3 and 4 children ran 800 metres whilst the Year 5 and 6 children endured the longer 1,500 metre challenge!

Young Voices

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:08:01 GMT

On Friday 19th January, Mrs Collins, Mrs Walker and Mr Wrench took the school choir to the O2 Arena in London to perform at Young Voices! The children were lucky to be seated in VIP Suites so they enjoyed a spectacular view and could enjoy and perform at the concert in style.

We were lucky enough to be joined by many parents, who had excellent seats just beneath us, and the children were extremely excited to spot them when they arrived. Every child made themselves and the school proud; they sang beautifully as they always do!

A special thank you must be given to Mrs Collins and Mrs Walker for dedicating many hours to the children, so they were prepared for the event.

Year 3 visit to Braintree Museum

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:20:04 GMT

Year 3 visit to Braintree Museum

Cross Country Success

Wed, 6 Dec 2023 08:43:05 GMT

Who is responsible for looking after our planet?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:43:23 GMT

Year 4 end outcome.

What is so cool about the Arctic?

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:14:16 GMT

On Wednesday 11th October, 6C took part in a multi-schools event run by Wicked Weather Watch. The day was both interesting and informative and provided the children with the opportunity to work on a variety of skills and objectives. The day focused on the Island of Svalbard, Norway, which is where our Guided Reading book 'The Last Bear' is set. In the morning, the children discovered what the Arctic region is like, analysed some data about the weather in Svalbard and were set a challenge to build an igloo out of sugar cubes. In the afternoon, the children heard from a real-life explorer, who had visited Svalbard, and thought about how they could reduce their carbon footprints.

Year 6 Greenpeace visit

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:00:10 GMT

On Wednesday 4th October, Year 6 received a visit from a Greenpeace speaker. He spoke to the children about the climate crisis, main consequences and what the future holds. He was very impressed with the knowledge that the children already had and challenged them to develop their understanding further.

What does it take to transform?

Tue, 3 Oct 2023 10:49:31 GMT

Year 6 Climate Change Hook Day.

Year 4 Recyling Assembly

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:21:23 GMT

Year 4 visit to The Town Centre and Library

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:34:11 GMT

On Friday 7th July, Year 4 walked into town to view their art installation and hand out leaflets to raise awareness to the local community of the impact that wasting food can have on the environment. The children showed great confidence when speaking to the public and demonstrated enthusiasm when talking about their learning. The children look forward to seeing whether art can have an impact.

Year 3 Gallery

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:20:15 GMT

As part of Year 3's Spring 1 project, they created their own piece of art to answer the big question 'Who am I and what are my values?' They invited their parents in to view their work.

Year 5 Art Gallery

Tue, 2 May 2023 17:27:45 GMT

On 10th February Year 5 invited their parents to see their artwork on the theme of 'Space'. There was some amazing work on display. Well done Year 5!

Yr 6 Fairtrade Project

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:59:20 GMT

As the end outcome to their Fairtrade project, the Year 6 children had to plan, resource and deliver a lesson on Fairtrade to a younger year group. Despite quite a few nerves and a few wobbly starts, the children did amazingly well and came up with a range of engaging and informative activities for their younger peers. These lessons gave the Year 6 pupils a chance to show off their impressive knowledge and raise awareness of Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight.

Yr 4 Visit to Roman Colchester

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:51:37 GMT

Year 4 continued to be historians as we moved on to the Romans in Spring 2. To start this project, Year 4 followed the Roman trail in Colchester and discovered lots of historical remains as well as many facts to help them with their project.