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We are - [From Hong Kong Streets to London Fashion: Matthew's Photography Journey](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/07/08/from-hong-kong-streets-to-london-fashion-matthews-photography-journey/) - Matthew joined Brampton College on our GCSE course and quickly discovered a passion that would shape his creative future. He progressed on to take A level Photography, and he soon developed a distinctive visual language rooted in documentary photography, youth culture and fashion. His photographic journey began with street photography, drawing inspiration from the vibrant - [Art & Photography Exhibition at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/07/02/art-photography-exhibition-at-brampton-college/) - The Art & Photography department at Brampton College once again showed why it’s one of the most successful and vibrant parts of the College, with a wonderfully impressive A level exhibition last week. This year’s showcase was dedicated entirely to our A level artists and photographers, giving them centre stage and a chance to share - [✨ A Night to Remember: Brampton Alumni Return for an Unforgettable Celebration](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/06/23/✨-a-night-to-remember-brampton-alumni-return-for-an-unforgettable-celebration/) - What a night. Yesterday, our alumni event brought together over 70 graduates from the last five years, and the energy was off the charts. From the moment the doors opened, Brampton was buzzing — drinks flowing, music drifting through the room, and conversations sparking instantly as familiar faces reunited. Set against the backdrop of our - [Our annual Wellbeing Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/06/25/our-annual-wellbeing-day/) - Our annual Wellbeing Day on 10th June was once again a huge success. Both students and staff enjoyed a huge range of activities from flower arranging and baking to animal petting, photography and boxing to name a few! A big thank you to Resham (Head of Year) and all the staff involved in organising such - ["Brampton College gave me far more than an education"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/06/22/brampton-college-gave-me-far-more-than-an-education/) - My time at Brampton College brings back many wonderful memories. I moved from a small school just outside London, where I knew most of the students, to a college in London. At first, the transition felt daunting. I wondered how I would find my classes, whether I would make friends, what the teachers would be - [Language Excellence: Students Pass the DELF B1 Junior Examination](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/06/04/language-excellence-students-pass-the-delf-b1-junior-examination/) - Congratulations to Maisie and Kitan, two of our AS students, who have successfully passed the French Intermediate Level Certificate called DELF B1 Junior. Well done to them on this outstanding achievement. After achieving excellent results in their GCSE French last year, both students were keen to maintain and develop their language skills beyond GCSE Level - [Farewell Event](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/06/03/farewell-event/) - On Wednesday 6th May, we said goodbye to our GCSE, Second Year A Level and A1 students as they went on study leave. We celebrated this milestone with food, music, speeches and awards in the Hall. Students and staff enjoyed a buffet together before silly student-nominated awards such as "Most likely to sleep late and - [This month's note from the Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/06/03/this-months-note-from-the-principal/) - Exams are well under way at Brampton as the summer weather has arrived in time for the second part of the summer term. I hope that any students taking public exams have had a good experience so far and that their papers have gone well. To any students with exams still to come, stay strong, - ["The transformation we have seen in our daughter since she joined is nothing short of remarkable"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/05/21/the-transformation-we-have-seen-in-our-daughter-since-she-joined-is-nothing-short-of-remarkable/) - From the moment we walked into Brampton, we all knew that this was the college for our daughter. I think the tone of a place is set the moment you walk through the door and, straight away, the Reception staff gave us a warm and friendly welcome. This set the perfect tone for the day - [Friendship through Football](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/05/19/friendship-through-football/) - On Tuesdays after school a group of Brampton students go to the football pitches at the local University of Middlesex under the watchful eye of Mike Wheeldon, Head of Arts and Humanities. It’s time for a lively game in a good spirit, healthy exercise, making friends and de-stressing from our academic work. The weekly football - [Staff Hot Seat - Sam Adams](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/10/17/teacher-hotseat-sam-adams/) - Head of EnglishMy subject is the best because….It rewards intellectual courage, provides infinite variety and constantly questions the value of things. - [Baking Club Gets Started 🍪](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/05/13/baking-club-gets-started-🍪/) - This week saw the launch of our new Baking Club — and it’s already off to a great start. The first session was all about chocolate cookies, which felt like the right way to kick things off. There was plenty of mixing, a bit of trial and error, and some very solid results at the - [Congratulations to Darshan on Completing the London Marathon](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/05/06/congratulations-to-darshan-on-completing-the-london-marathon/) - We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our students, Darshan, for his remarkable achievement in completing the London Marathon, raising over £8,000 for Make-A-Wish UK in the process. This is not only a testament to his determination and resilience, but also to his commitment to giving back and supporting others facing their own challenges. - [A note from the Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/05/06/a-note-from-the-principal-2/) - I felt privileged this weekend to have been invited to and attended the official opening of the brand new building housing the wonderfully named Department of Life and Mind at the University of Oxford. The new building is absolutely stunning and stands on the site of the old Department of Zoology and Experimental Psychology - - [Student Spotlight: Aaron Tiller Presents Outstanding EPQ Project](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/04/30/student-spotlight-aaron-tiller-presents-outstanding-epq-project/) - We were delighted to recently see student Aaron T present his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to an audience of staff and fellow students in the college hall. Aaron delivered an excellent presentation, demonstrating both confidence and independence throughout. Impressively, he spoke without the use of notes or cue cards, engaging his audience fully and responding thoughtfully - [What Are A Levels? (A Complete Guide)](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/05/05/what-are-a-levels-a-complete-guide/) - A Levels (Advanced Levels) are subject-based qualifications taken by students in the UK, typically between the ages of 16 and 18. - [How to Choose the Best School in London (2026 Guide)](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/04/28/how-to-choose-the-best-school-in-london-2026-guide/) - Choosing the right school in London can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of options, from independent colleges to state schools and sixth form centres, parents and students often struggle to identify what truly matters. This 2026 guide breaks down how to choose the best school in London, what defines a top-performing institution, and how to compare - [From Ideas to Sales: Our Young Enterprise Story](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/04/21/from-ideas-to-sales-our-young-enterprise-story/) - Each academic year, Brampton College introduces a new Young Enterprise team to experience the realities — and the challenges — of running a business, and 2025–2026 was no exception. Guided by our teacher, Niraj, ten student entrepreneurs stepped into fully fledged company roles and experienced the ups and downs of business life first hand. Together, - [Teacher Hotseat: Shining the Spotlight on Sam Kaltsa](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/26/teacher-hotseat-shining-the-spotlight-on-sam-kaltza/) - We’re back with another instalment of Teacher Hotseat, where we spotlight the brilliant people who make Brampton College such a special place. Today, we’re turning up the heat on someone truly extraordinary: Sam Kaltsa — Student Welfare Officer, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Joint Acting Head of Second Year A Level. Sam is a pillar - [Photographer of the Month: Jodie S](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/24/photographer-of-the-month-jodie-s/) - We are delighted to announce Jodie S as our Photographer of the Month, recognised for her thoughtful and beautifully observed documentary photography project created as part of her AS Portfolio. Over the Christmas break, Jodie travelled to the Canary Islands, where she developed a compelling visual study inspired by the work of renowned American photographer - [Artist of the Month: Celebrating Riyana's Exceptional Mixed‑Media Artwork](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/18/artist-of-the-month-celebrating-riyanas-exceptional-mixed-media-artwork/) - We are delighted to announce Riyana P as our Artist of the Month, recognised for her outstanding creativity and technical skill in this striking piece of coursework. Her work has captured the attention of staff and students alike, not only for its visual impact but also for the thoughtful ideas woven into every layer of - [GCSE Revision and Exam Techniques Evening – Open to All Local Families](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/10/gcse-revision-and-exam-techniques-evening-open-to-all-local-families/) - Families across our local community are warmly invited to join us for a GCSE Revision and Exam Techniques Evening on Tuesday 21st April, 6:00–7:00pm. This event is designed for any parent or carer with a child sitting their GCSE exams this summer, whether or not they currently attend our school. The session will offer clear, practical guidance on how - [Climate Panel Inspires First Year Students as Part of College’s Ongoing Sustainability Commitment](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/10/climate-panel-inspires-first-year-students-as-part-of-colleges-ongoing-sustainability-commitment/) - First Year students recently took part in a thought‑provoking Climate Panel event, giving them the chance to put their questions about the climate crisis directly to a group of visiting experts. The session, organised by Environmental Coordinator Jesse Aberbach, formed part of the Brampton's wider programme of sustainability education and climate‑awareness initiatives. 🌍 Expert voices - [Brampton College Open Evening Celebrates Transformation and Exceptional Student Stories](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/05/brampton-college-open-evening-celebrates-transformation-and-exceptional-student-stories/) - We hosted a hugely successful Open Evening last night, welcoming a number of prospective students and families through our doors. The event was very well attended, creating a warm, vibrant atmosphere as visitors explored the college, met teachers and discovered what makes Brampton such a unique and supportive place to study. Staff from across the - [Exploring Physics Beyond the Classroom: A Student’s Super‑Curricular Journey](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/03/04/exploring-physics-beyond-the-classroom-a-students-super-curricular-journey/) - At Brampton College, our super‑curricular programme is designed to help students stretch beyond the classroom, explore their academic interests in real‑world contexts and build the kind of intellectual curiosity that top universities look for. Whether it’s independent research, academic reading, outreach to professionals or conversations with experts, students are encouraged to take ownership of their - [Looking for the Best Sixth Form College in London? Here’s What Actually Matters](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/26/looking-for-the-best-sixth-form-college-in-london-heres-what-actually-matters/) - Choosing where to study your A levels is a major decision. You want strong grades, excellent teaching and a clear route to university. But you also want something more — a place where you feel supported, motivated and genuinely understood. That’s where Brampton College stands out. Consistently ranked the best sixth form college in London, - [Brampton College Hosts First Parents’ Coffee Morning — and Launches Call for Parent Ambassadors](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/25/brampton-college-hosts-first-parents-coffee-morning-and-launches-call-for-parent-ambassadors/) - A few weeks ago, Brampton College hosted its first Parents’ Coffee Morning, led by Principal John and Vice Principal Lindsay. The event brought together parents from across the college community for an informal morning of conversation, feedback and connection. The turnout was “fantastic”, with parents sharing their experiences of the academic year so far and - [From Oncology to Global Health: Lessons from Professor Robert Thomas](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/11/from-oncology-to-global-health-lessons-from-professor-robert-thomas/) - Professor Robert Thomas came to speak to our potential medics about his interesting career in the field of oncology. He spoke about the fascinating careers a degree in medicine can lead to, and how his own career involves treating patients with breast and urological cancers, teaching medic students at Cambridge, instigating multiple national research programmes, - [Super‑Curricular Spotlight: Understanding OCD and Inspiring a Future in Medicine](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/10/super-curricular-spotlight-understanding-ocd-and-inspiring-a-future-in-medicine/) - As part of our College enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to join the Super‑curricular Group — a dedicated space designed to help them deepen their academic interests and build a strong foundation for future university applications. Super‑curricular activities go beyond the A level syllabus. They include reading books and articles related to a chosen degree, completing - [Students Inspire Future Teachers](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/05/students-inspire-future-teachers/) - Brampton Year 12 students recently visited Middlesex University to take part in the 'Teach the Teacher' scheme, delivering a presentation to trainee teachers on the importance of embedding climate change across all subjects. Driven by their passion for sustainability, our students worked in a team to create an interactive and thought-provoking presentation, combining research, creativity, - [Super‑Curricular Group Inspires Students to Explore Their Academic Passions](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/04/super-curricular-group-inspires-students-to-explore-their-academic-passions/) - As part of our College enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to join the Super‑curricular Group — a dedicated space designed to help them deepen their academic interests and build a strong foundation for future university applications. Super‑curricular activities go beyond the A level syllabus. They include reading books and articles related to a chosen - [A note from the Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/02/03/a-note-from-the-principal/) - When I became Principal at Brampton in 2023, I made it part of my personal mission to ensure that a Brampton education could be defined by more than just academic success and university destinations. Of course these things are crucial, and, ultimately, why so many students choose us, but of equal importance to me is - [Remaining positive in our third national lockdown](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/01/15/remaining-positive-in-our-third-national-lockdown/) - Almost a year on from the announcement of the first lockdown, it’s clear that all of our lives have changed exponentially. Families have been deeply affected by the virus itself, we’ve had to adapt to a new way of living, and as students we have had to deal with a number of different rules in - [Switching Off: Simple Ways to Unwind and Recharge](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/27/switching-off-simple-ways-to-unwind-and-recharge/) - Life at Brampton can be busy and demanding, especially when deadlines, revision and future plans start to pile up. While hard work is important, so is taking time to switch off. Learning how to relax effectively isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential part of staying focused, healthy and motivated. Building small moments of calm - [A Family Affair: Generations of Learning at Brampton](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/22/a-family-affair-generations-of-learning-at-brampton/) - At Brampton College, education isn’t just about the present—it’s about building a legacy of trust, achievement, and lifelong connections. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of teaching not just students, but entire families across generations. That’s something truly special—and we couldn’t be prouder. Our founder and director, Bernard Canetti, began his journey as a - [Olympian Abi Oyepitan Inspires Year 12 Students with a Message of Resilience](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/21/olympian-abi-oyepitan-inspires-year-12-students-with-a-message-of-resilience/) - The College was delighted to welcome two-time Olympian Abi Oyepitan, who spoke to Year 12 students. - [New Principal Appointment](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/16/new-principal-appointment/) - Our Principal, John Wilson, will be leaving us at the end of the current academic year to take up a new role at a school in Central London. - [Guiding Futures with Confidence: Careers and UCAS Support at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/14/guiding-futures-with-confidence-careers-and-ucas-support-at-brampton-college/) - At Brampton College, career and UCAS support is a cornerstone of the student experience. - [Exploring French Culture Beyond the Classroom: Brampton College Students Visit the Institut Français](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/14/exploring-french-culture-beyond-the-classroom-brampton-college-students-visit-the-institut-francais/) - Brampton College’s Modern Languages department continues to thrive, offering students a rich and immersive experience that goes far beyond the classroom. - [A Heroic Night Out: Brampton Students Take on Disney’s Hercules](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/08/a-heroic-night-out-brampton-students-take-on-disneys-hercules/) - Our students recently enjoyed a trip to see Disney’s Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. - [A fun Shakespearean workshop!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/07/a-fun-shakespearean-workshop/) - When Sarah Finch, an accomplished Shakespearean actress who has taken her workshops everywhere from Cuba to Sicily, visited Brampton College last month, the Bard came alive in the most unexpected ways. GCSE and A level students didn’t just read Shakespeare; they hurled Elizabethan insults at each other (and at Sarah!) with great gusto. Nothing bonds - [Welcome back and a happy new year!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2026/01/06/welcome-back-and-a-happy-new-year/) - We hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful festive break. - [Merry Christmas and happy holidays!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/16/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays/) - Despite it being the final full week of term, last week was still very busy and very active. - [Photographer of the Month: Oliver’s Breathtaking Day & Night Project](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/09/photographer-of-the-month-olivers-breathtaking-day-night-project/) - This November, our AS Photographer of the Month accolade goes to Oliver F. - [A snippet of what's happening in the College in the run up to Christmas...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/09/a-snippet-of-whats-happening-in-the-college-in-the-run-up-to-christmas/) - This week I have been working with our medical and Oxbridge candidates as they prepare for their upcoming interviews. - [Staff VS Students football match!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/04/staff-vs-students-football-match/) - This year Brampton's football sessions after college have been very well attended. - [Cracking Codes at Bletchley Park: Maths & Computer Science Students Explore WWII Secrets](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/03/cracking-codes-at-bletchley-park-maths-computer-science-students-explore-wwii-secrets/) - On Tuesday 25th November, fifteen of our Maths and Computer Science students stepped back in time at Bletchley Park. - [From Monet to Meyerowitz: Brampton Students Capture Paris](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/02/from-monet-to-meyerowitz-brampton-students-capture-paris/) - The Art, Photography and French A level students visited Paris from 13th-15th November, exploring world‑renowned galleries, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable exhibitions. From Monet’s waterlilies to Meyerowitz’s documentary photography, their reflections capture both the beauty of the city and the inspiration it sparked for their studies. Here, Oliver F and Kento H share their experiences: Oliver - [November's message from the Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/12/02/novembers-message-from-the-principal/) - November saw the passing at the age of 97 of the Nobel Prize winner Dr James Watson. - [From Overlooked to Outstanding: How Small Classes Transform Student Success at Brampton](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/18/from-overlooked-to-outstanding-how-small-classes-transform-student-success-at-brampton/) - Many students come to Brampton College feeling like they were just another face in a crowded classroom — often having experienced class sizes of 25 or more. They talk about a sense of being overlooked or being ‘just another number’. How many students are taught in a classroom at Brampton? At Brampton, lessons take place - [Study Smarter: How to Make Effective Flashcards](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/13/study-smarter-how-to-make-effective-flashcards/) - Looking for a proven way to boost your memory and ace your exams? - [Students Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/13/students-unite-for-breast-cancer-awareness/) - 22nd October, our college came together in a vibrant show of support for Breast Cancer Now. - [Fieldwork in Action: Geography Students Explore River Dynamics and Urban Change](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/11/fieldwork-in-action-geography-students-explore-river-dynamics-and-urban-change/) - On Friday 3rd October, our GCSE geographers embarked on a hands-on field trip to Dollis Brook. - [Thrills, Chills, and Laughter: Students Take on Fright Night at Thorpe Park](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/06/thrills-chills-and-laughter-students-take-on-fright-night-at-thorpe-park/) - On Wednesday 22nd October, a group of 40 excited students and three brave members of staff headed to Thorpe Park. - [Capturing the Pulse of the City: Jeanette Barnes Inspires Art Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/06/capturing-the-pulse-of-the-city-jeanette-barnes-inspires-art-students/) - On Wednesday 22nd October, Art students were treated to a workshop led by acclaimed artist Jeanette Barnes. - [Celebrating Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/05/celebrating-modern-foreign-languages/) - On Wednesday 15th October, the MFL department organised a Languages Lunch event in celebration of the European Day of Languages. The aim of the event was to highlight how every language opens a door — to new people, new cultures, and new ways of thinking. After all, language is far more than just grammar and - [Help me raise £25,000 for Make-A-Wish](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/05/help-me-raise-25000-for-make-a-wish/) - Second Year Student, Darshan, shares about his upcoming entry to the London Marathon and his reasons for running it. When I was nine years old, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Overnight, my life became hospitals, treatment, and uncertainty. Everything I knew, school, friends, routine, was replaced by a fight simply to stay alive. - [A message from the Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/11/05/a-message-from-the-principal/) - Welcome to the second half term of the year. This term is a really busy one, especially for our final year students who have a lot on their plates around this time; hopefully they have found time to rest and recover from the intensity of the the first seven weeks but have also been productive - [A Warm Welcome: Brampton College’s Open Evening Draws Over 140 Guests](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/10/21/a-warm-welcome-brampton-colleges-open-evening-draws-over-140-guests/) - Last Thursday, Brampton College opened its doors to an enthusiastic crowd of over 145 guests for our October Open Evening — a wonderful opportunity for prospective students and their families to experience the warmth, energy, and academic excellence that define our sixth form. A highlight of the evening was a heartfelt address by Lindsay, Vice - [Study tip!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/10/07/study-tip/) - Every fortnight we will share a wellbeing or study tip on the student Google Classroom. On 22nd September, we focussed on a key study tip: make your revision more active and less passive. Simply re-reading notes can feel productive but doesn’t help information stick. Instead, turn your revision into active learning: Flashcards: Write key terms - [A note from the Principal as we complete the first month back](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/10/02/a-note-from-the-principal-as-we-complete-the-first-month-back/) - A particularly warm welcome to all students and parents who are new to Brampton this term. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our new starters across the college in all year groups over the past few weeks. The atmosphere among them is positive, warm and optimistic. It is always my pleasure to welcome new - [Beyond the Classroom: Enriching Life at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/30/beyond-the-classroom-enriching-life-at-brampton-college/) - Last week Year 12 students began their enrichment programme for the year ahead. Students were able to choose from six activities and courses. We have run four of these previously: LAMDA Public Speaking; Boxing classes at The Warehouse; Super Curricular Research Group and EPQ. This year we’re excited to introduce two new activity groups to - [Revise Smarter: The Power of Active Learning](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/23/revise-smarter-the-power-of-active-learning/) - Every fortnight, we’ll be sharing a wellbeing or study tip on the student Google Classroom to support effective learning. On 22nd September, we focused on an essential study strategy: making your revision more active and less passive. We encourage parents to discuss this approach with their child to help boost their progress. Simply re-reading notes - [Celebrating Limor’s Success at the Massolit Competition](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/23/celebrating-limors-success-at-the-massolit-competition/) - We’re thrilled to announce that our second-year student, Limor, has achieved an outstanding result as one of the runners-up in the prestigious Massolit Video Essay Competition. The Massolit Competition invites UK key stage 4 and 5 students (Years 10-12) to produce an 8-12 minute “Massolit-style” video lecture on any academic topic. Expressing ideas clearly, engagingly - [From a D to an A: Jack’s Journey at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/22/from-a-d-to-an-a-jacks-journey-at-brampton-college/) - Jack’s Results Day was more than just grades – it marked an incredible transformation made possible by hard work and the support of Brampton College. After receiving a D in Physics, Jack decided to join Brampton’s one-year retake course. With determination, hard work, and the right support, he transformed his results – achieving an A - [The "Brampton Effect"!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/17/the-brampton-effect/) - A level results day is always a special occasion at Brampton College – a moment to celebrate not only grades, but the journeys our students have taken to achieve them. This year, we were delighted to hear from one parent whose daughter, Annabelle, has truly “thrived and flourished” during her time with us. In the - [Elliot’s Fast-Track to Success: A* in Further Maths and a Future in Computer Science](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/11/elliots-fast-track-to-success-a-in-further-maths-and-a-future-in-computer-science/) - In just one year, Elliot transformed ambition into achievement at Brampton College, securing an A* in Further Maths and a coveted place to study Computer Science at the University of Manchester. His story, captured on A level Results Day, is a powerful testament to what’s possible with the right environment and mindset. In the video, - [From GCSEs to Computer Science: Artur’s Journey at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/11/from-gcses-to-computer-science-arturs-journey-at-brampton-college/) - On A level Results Day, Brampton College captured more than just grades—it captured stories of growth, resilience, and ambition. One standout moment came from Artur, a student whose academic journey began at Brampton with his GCSEs and culminated last month in an impressive AAB at A level. In this video featuring Artur, filmed on results - [Harini’s Story: A Second Chance at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/10/harinis-story-a-second-chance-at-brampton-college/) - After receiving ABC in her A levels, Harini came to Brampton College to resit—hoping for a second chance. What followed was a remarkable turnaround. With focused support, expert teaching, and a structure that helped her rebuild both confidence and momentum, she achieved A*A*A* and secured a place to study Medicine at Imperial College London. In - [One Student’s Journey to University Success](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/10/one-students-journey-to-university-success/) - Starting at a new school can feel daunting—but for one student at Brampton College, it turned out to be the best decision they ever made. After transferring from a larger school, Caylan (centre in the photo) found himself in an environment where small class sizes meant his voice was heard, his questions were answered, and - [Brampton College Captures the Joy of A Level Results Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/09/03/brampton-college-captures-the-joy-of-a-level-results-day/) - This year at Brampton College, we did something special — we captured the excitement, emotion, and pride of our students on A Level Results Day. For the first time, we filmed students as they opened their results and shared their journeys, achievements, and future plans. These videos showcase not just academic success, but the supportive - ["I am now delighted to be starting my dream course at Nottingham Vet School this September."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/26/i-am-now-delighted-to-be-starting-my-dream-course-at-nottingham-vet-school-this-september/) - I joined Brampton College after finding my previous school environment challenging, and I quickly discovered that the smaller learning experience suited me much better. The support I received from my subject teachers was invaluable as they took the time to understand my individual difficulties and helped me build both confidence and resilience. I achieved A*AA - [Change is not something to be feared, but something to be welcomed!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/12/change-is-not-something-to-be-feared-but-something-to-be-welcomed/) - Change is often daunting, a leap into the unknown where certainty dissolves and new possibilities unfold. I found out about my acceptance to Brampton the day before the Autumn Tem was due to begin. Rushing into my interview, I didn’t know what to expect, my imagination conjured up a line of intimidating academic questioning, - ["The incredible support of my teachers and lots of hard work has paid off and I’m extremely happy that I will be starting medical school this September."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/28/6558/) - Samarjit Mohanty achieved AAA in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, and a place at the University of Birmingham to study Medicine. Here, he shares his story with us... "Disappointed with my results last year, I still eagerly wanted to study Medicine, and decided to re-sit my A levels. I decided on the retake course at Brampton - [For international student Mike, who achieved A*A*A*A, "Brampton wasn’t just a college to me—it felt like a home, filled with memories and friendships I’ll cherish for years."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/21/for-international-student-mike-who-achieved-aaaa-brampton-wasnt-just-a-college-to-me-it-felt-like-a-home-filled-with-memories-and-friendships-ill-cherish-for-years/) - "I joined Brampton College in 2023 as an international student from Vietnam to study A-levels, and looking back, those two years were some of the most memorable and transformative of my life. My decision to study abroad was quite sudden, and I faced many challenges in finding a place. As an international applicant, I couldn’t - ["The teachers here beyond exceeded my expectations."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/20/the-teachers-here-beyond-exceeded-my-expectations/) - Annabelle Bowman achieved A*AA in Art, Chemistry and Biology and is off to read Neuroscience at UCL. Here's what she says about her time at Brampton. "I joined Brampton because I was previously in a French school, but realised I would be better suited to A levels than the French baccalaureate. The teachers here beyond - [International student, Arlen, achieved A*A*A*A* in his A levels: "To anyone considering Brampton, I’d say this. If you want high expectations paired with genuine support and individual attention, you’ll find it here."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/19/international-student-arlen-achieved-aaaa-in-his-a-levels-to-anyone-considering-brampton-id-say-this-if-you-want-high-expectations-paired-with-genuine-support-and-individual-attent/) - My name is Arlen Chu. I joined Brampton for the one-year GCSE course and stayed through A Levels, and I’m finishing the two year course feeling grateful for how much I’ve grown, achieving A*A*A*A* at A Level and confirming my place to study Computer Science at Imperial College London. I chose Brampton for its small - [A message from our Vice-Principal: "We've seen grades go up from a C to an A*!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/18/a-message-from-our-vice-principal-weve-seen-grades-go-up-from-a-c-to-an-a/) - [A message from the Principal following fantastic A level results: "We are so thrilled with the outcomes!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/08/18/a-message-from-the-principal-following-fantastic-a-level-results-we-are-so-thrilled-with-the-outcomes/) - [A*A*AA grades achieved by Luca Tam who joined from Hong Kong](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/08/20/aaaa-grades-achieved-by-luca-tam-who-joined-from-hong-kong/) - Luca Tam achieved A* in Art, A* in Photography, A Chemistry and A in Mathematics and a place to study Veterinary Medicine at Royal Veterinary College London. - [Brampton’s First Debating Competition: A Victory](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/01/bramptons-first-debating-competition-a-victory/) - On Thursday, March 27, Brampton College hosted an unforgettable interschool debating competition, bringing together teams from Brampton College, Immanuel College, and JFS for an afternoon of passionate debate and thought-provoking discussion. - [Parent of new starter at Brampton this week says the move will "be life-changing for her"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/02/parent-of-new-starter-at-brampton-this-week-says-the-move-will-be-life-changing-for-her/) - Our daughter Amelia started at Brampton College on Monday and had a brilliant first day. - [Photographer of the month](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/04/photographer-of-the-month-2/) - Photographer of the Month, March: A2 student Zak B has been developing a series of fashion photography portraits and still-lifes as part of his Personal Investigation component in Photography. - [My One Year ‘Skateiversary’- Celebrating a Personal Journey](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/05/my-one-year-skateiversary-celebrating-a-personal-journey/) - In the middle of January 2025, I celebrated the one year anniversary of my first figure skating lesson; my one year ‘skateiversary’, as I have been calling it. - [Using Flashcards for Effective Revision](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/06/using-flashcards-for-effective-revision/) - Flashcards are a simple but highly effective revision tool that can help students retain information and improve their exam performance. - ["Brampton College: A Premier Choice for Academic Excellence"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/23/brampton-college-a-premier-choice-for-academic-excellence/) - Recently, alumni student, Binne, who studied at our College back in 1995 visited the College (then known as The Tuition Centre) to discuss her daughter joining - [How geography has impacted political stability in Sudan and South Sudan](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/24/how-geography-has-impacted-political-stability-in-sudan-and-south-sudan/) - In this article, I will begin by outlining the political history of the area before diving into how Sudan’s physical location, as well as its geographical features, contribute to conflict and political instability in the region. - [Congratulations to our Young Enterprise students for receiving the Innovation Award](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/29/congratulations-to-our-young-enterprise-students-for-receiving-the-innovation-award/) - Students from the Young Enterprise company – Splash of Colour – went to central London for the YE Company of the Year competition to present their product, focusing on their ethos of supporting mental health. - [A student review of theatre production, 'Kyoto'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/04/30/a-student-review-of-theatre-production-kyoto/) - On Monday, 24th March, a small group of students and staff attended a performance of "Kyoto" at the new Soho Place Theatre. - [Delighted to share our latest ISI inspection report](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/05/16/delighted-to-share-our-latest-isi-inspection-report/) - We are delighted to be able to share our ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) inspection report from our onsite inspection between 11-13 March. - [A note from our Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/04/a-note-from-our-principal-2/) - One of the privileges of my job is that I get to work with the phenomenal people who form the leadership teams at Brampton. - [Physics students visit the Spurs stadium](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/04/physics-students-visit-the-spurs-stadium/) - Lower sixth Physics students visited the Spurs stadium on 6th May for a technical tour that explored the engineering, design, and architecture of what is arguably the best stadium in the world. - [Acing your exams!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/04/acing-your-exams-2/) - On Tuesday 20th May, our student ambassadors led an assembly on "Acing Your Exams" ahead of the May mocks. - [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/04/mental-health-awareness-week/) - 12th–16th May was Mental Health Awareness Week. - [Teacher hot seat!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/26/teacher-hot-seat/) - Hi, I’m Adam. I’m an Art teacher and Enrichment Coordinator. I’ve worked at the college now for 9 years as a teacher. - [Our Wellbeing Day!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/26/our-wellbeing-day/) - The annual Wellbeing Day returned on Wednesday 11th June. All first year students were off timetable for a day of talks, smoothies and experiences. - [End of year note from the Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/07/01/end-of-year-note-from-the-principal/) - As part of our end-of-year reflections and celebrations as a staff group this week, our Vice Principal, Lindsay, treated us to a slideshow and video to remind us of some of the incredible highlights from this year - [Class of 2025](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/04/class-of-2025/) - On Friday 9th May, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our GCSE and A Level leavers with a special afternoon of lunch, mocktails, and photo opportunities. - [Cinema trip for French A level students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/06/04/cinema-trip-for-french-a-level-students/) - On the 13th of May, our French A level students had the opportunity to visit the Ciné Lumière, a famous Art Deco French cinema in the heart of South Kensington, for a screening of Le Comte de Monte Cristo, a 2024 box office success in France with over 9 million tickets sold. - [Student leads local air quality project](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/25/student-leads-local-air-quality-project/) - Last week, Arlen, one of our second year A level students, presented to a group of representatives from Middlesex University, Clean Air London, and Barnet council on his own research and analysis of air quality in the local area. His presentation was brilliantly put together and comprised of an impressive analysis of primary data he - [Lindsay takes the teacher hot seat!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/13/lindsay-takes-the-teacher-hot-seat/) - This month we interviewed Lindsay Jacobs about her role. How long have you worked at Brampton College? I joined in August 2020 so I've been here for more than four years. What are your roles at the College? I teach A Level Chemistry and GCSE Physics. I'm also the Vice Principal, the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the - [Greek theatre trips for our A level Classics students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/12/greek-theatre-trips-for-our-a-level-classics-students/) - Classics A level students saw productions of all three of their set texts for the Greek Theatre component last month. All gave ample opportunity to reflect on the way modern theatre practitioners try to adapt ancient texts for modern audiences. The first, an adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus the King at the Old Vic in Waterloo, - [Congratulations to our new student ambassadors!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/11/congratulations-to-our-new-student-ambassadors/) - Congratulations to our new student ambassadors, selected from our First Year students. After applications and interviews, the following students have been selected to represent their peers - Amelia C, Cassandra M, Devika M, Ethan J, Limor H, Riyana P, Zahra K, Aria, A, Chloe A, Elena E, Libby L, Rhya S and Yousef I. On - [Hong Kong student tells us, "Brampton gave me the urge to strive for success, and an aspiration to work towards."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/06/hong-kong-student-tells-us-brampton-gave-me-the-urge-to-strive-for-success-and-an-aspiration-to-work-towards/) - I moved to London 3 years ago from Hong Kong to continue my studies in the UK. I originally chose Brampton for its one-year intensive GCSE course, since I would have had to stay in year 10 or catch up on GCSE content by myself if I went to other schools. Soon after joining this - [Happy memories made on the Italian slopes](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/05/5867/) - From Sunday 16th – Saturday 22nd February, 17 first year A level students went to Santa Caterina in Italy, accompanied by Nick Webb (Bursar) and Lindsay Jacobs (Vice Principal). Alongside five days of skiing, students also took part in sledging and visited a thermal spa. Below is an article by one of the students, Zahra. - [How studying Mathematics at Brampton has left a lasting imprint on me](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/25/how-studying-mathematics-at-brampton-has-left-a-lasting-imprint-on-me/) - Looking back at my time at Brampton, one of the most defining aspects of my experience was the incredible support and passion of the Maths department. I was fortunate enough to be taught by David and Imran, two teachers whom I have great respect for. Their enthusiasm and dedication made Mathematics not just a subject - [Try a new revision strategy!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/03/01/try-a-new-revision-strategy/) - One of the most effective study techniques for long-term learning and exam success is spaced repetition. Research has consistently shown that students who use this method retain information better and perform significantly better in tests compared to those who rely on last-minute cramming. Spaced repetition is a learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasing - [Brampton trip to support the Lionesses](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/28/brampton-trip-to-support-the-lionesses/) - On 26th February, 20 students went to see the Lionesses play World Champions, Spain at Wembley with several members of staff. The first half was very exciting and after a shaky start, England's Jess Park scored in the 32nd minute. The second half was less eventful (apart from a few minutes of darkness when the - [A message from our Principal!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/27/a-message-from-our-principle/) - This week I had the privilege of accompanying a group of twenty Brampton students to Wembley Stadium to watch and cheer on England’s Lionesses as they defeated arch-rivals Spain 1-0 in a re-run of 2023’s World Cup Final. I love the Lionesses and have been lucky enough to see them play many times including the - [Student bingo!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/27/student-bingo/) - First Year A level students had a fun team building event on Tuesday 11th February. First they played a game of "Student Bingo" in which they had to gather signatures for 15 different categories such as "someone you have never spoken to" and "someone who does all different A Levels to you". Next they formed - [Where passion meets perspective - experience it live!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/26/where-passion-meets-perspective-experience-it-live/) - Brampton College is thrilled to host its first-ever inter-school debating competition on Thursday, March 27th, just six months after the debating society’s debut. This event promises to showcase the sharpest arguments, quick thinking, and passionate discussions as students tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our world today. The competition will feature three intense - [International student at Brampton tells us "Brampton College has been more than a stepping stone — it’s been a home"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/25/international-student-at-brampton-tells-us-brampton-college-has-been-more-than-a-stepping-stone-its-been-a-home/) - My name is Arlen Chu. As a Hong Kong student who joined Brampton for the rigorous one-year GCSE program before transitioning to A levels, I have now reached my final A2 year—a milestone that fills me with nostalgia and excitement. Reflecting on my time here, Brampton College has been a transformative chapter in my life, - [Safer Internet Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/11/safer-internet-day/) - Today is Safer Internet Day, and this year’s theme is “Too Good to Be True? Protecting Yourself and Others from Online Scams.” To mark the occasion, our Student Ambassadors have created valuable resources to help students stay safe online. These will be shared during Personal Tutor sessions and in the GCSE PSHE lesson, which will be - [Our Welfare Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Lead](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/05/our-welfare-officer-and-deputy-safeguarding-lead/) - We want to regularly share information about our wonderful staff here at Brampton College. This month, we're introducing Sam Kaltsa, our Welfare Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Lead, who shares a bit about her role here... How long have you worked at Brampton College and what does your role involve? I’ve worked at Brampton for nearly - [What are super-curricular activities?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/02/04/what-are-super-curricular-activities/) - At Brampton College, we are proud to offer a range of opportunities for our first year A level students to enhance their learning and future prospects. One key aspect of this is encouraging students to engage in super-curricular activities, which play an important role in strengthening their UCAS applications and preparing them for higher education. - [Stuart Myers, motivational speaker, challenges students to "always reach for the sky"!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/01/28/stuart-myers-motivational-speaker-challenges-students-to-always-reach-for-the-sky/) - On Tuesday 28th January, motivational speaker Stuart Myers visited Brampton College to speak to our first year A level students. Stuart went to the same primary school as our Principal, John Wilson (though was keen to point out he was a few years below John!). Stuart was born with no arms and shared his inspiring - [A busy start to 2025!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/01/23/a-busy-start-to-2025/) - On Wednesday 22nd January, students were off timetable for the day to enable 30-minute one-to-one meetings with their personal tutor (PT). During these meetings, PTs discussed each student's January assessment results, punctuality, attendance, revision techniques and time management. In collaboration with each student, the PT then wrote targets which will be sent home to parents - [Wicked!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/01/15/wicked/) - On Tuesday 17th December, a small group of students went to see Wicked, the Musical at the Apollo Victoria. Wicked the musical reimagines the backstory of the witches from The Wizard of Oz. Set in the land of Oz, the show explores the unlikely friendship between two young women: Elphaba, a green-skinned outcast with extraordinary - [Photographer of the month!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/01/14/photographer-of-the-month/) - Student, Gabriel K has been experimenting with sequencing a series of documentary photographs he captured during a recent family trip to New York. His responses to Daido Moriyama's recent exhibition at The Photographer's Gallery have earned him the title of Photographer of the Month for December. Well done! - [Prospective Medical students get plenty of interview preparation](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/01/10/prospective-medical-students-get-plenty-of-interview-preparation/) - Last term, the Brampton Medical School forum for students applying to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine has been an engaging and active part of the College. The large group of students from second year A level and one year A level meets each Monday to allow students to work collaboratively on their applications and the - [Brampton's budding thespians](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2025/01/08/bramptons-budding-thespians/) - GCSE and A level English Literature students took part in drama workshops last term, focusing on Macbeth and Hamlet, delivered by a professional Shakespearean actor. Students thoroughly enjoyed learning plenty of Shakespearean insults, as well as other aspects of Shakespeare's language such as the use of embedded stage directions in Hamlet. Activities involved learning speeches - [Jewish Society at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/04/jewish-society-at-brampton-college/) - JSoc (Jewish Society) meets weekly on a Wednesday lunchtime to hear visiting speakers and eat pizza! - [Student wins first prize in National Art Competition!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/04/student-wins-first-prize-in-national-art-competition/) - We are thrilled to announce that former student Aya Idris won first prize in the KS5 Textiles ISA National Art Competition for her amazing piece named "Gathering". - [Chemistry lessons...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/05/chemistry-lessons/) - Practicals are an important part of the science subjects. - [Physics lessons...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/05/physics-lessons/) - Our GCSE Physics class has been learning about static electricity using a Van de Graaff generator. - [Celebrating Maths Week!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/05/celebrating-maths-week/) - The week beginning 11th November was Maths Week England. - [Festive fundraising for the charity, Crisis](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/11/festive-fundraising-for-the-charity-crisis/) - Today, lower-sixth students Elena Erceg and Zahra Kafian organised a fundraiser for homeless charity, Crisis. - [Geography fieldwork](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/12/geography-fieldwork/) - As part of the A level Geography course, students are required to carry out compulsory fieldwork days, in both Urban and Physical environments. - [Welcome to the Brampton College Debating Society: A Journey to Excellence](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/12/welcome-to-the-brampton-college-debating-society-a-journey-to-excellence/) - The Brampton Debating Society is a dynamic and inclusive community where students come together to explore the art and skill of debating. - [Geography GCSE Field Trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/04/geography-gcse-field-trip/) - GCSE students headed to Southend to investigate coastal processes and the impact of coastal management in the area. A number of field methods were implemented, measuring beach profile, sediment analysis along with questionnaires to consider the opinion of stakeholders. The group worked wonderfully to safely collect data during low tide and examined the results back - [](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/04/5629/) - During the Venice trip, Javier Thomas (Photography teacher) set all photography students a "Venice Photography Challenge" with 'Photographer of the Month' as the reward. It went, in joint place, to Christina P and Ava G. Congratulations to them both. - [Students tell us about their trip to Venice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/04/students-tell-us-about-their-trip-to-venice/) - Riyana and Sinead share their experiences of the October Venice Trip: "During our October half term we spent a fabulous week in Venice, visiting the galleries, exhibitions, and monuments the city offered. We spent a majority of the day walking along canals, visiting new exhibitions, shopping and of course, indulging in the delicious food! My - [MMI Practise](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/04/mmi-practise/) - On 6th November, Akash Gandhi from UKCAT People came in to deliver a one day workshop on MMI Interviews. MMI stands for Multiple Mini Interviews which is a common technique used in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary interviews. As part of the day, students practised interviewing each other. Best of luck to all the applicants! - [The truth behind Plath and Hughes](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/12/03/the-truth-behind-plath-and-hughes/) - Almost everyone I've spoken to about the precarious tragedy that was Sylvia Plath's life and Ted Hughes’ influence has expressed understandable animosity towards the infamous Hughes, an opinion I share. So when a friend of mine disagreed, posing the question of whether ‘Hughes made women mad or attracted mad women’, I found it quite interesting - [Photography student captures fleeting moments](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/11/28/photography-students-captures-fleeting-moments/) - Matthew Tsui, studying A level Photography, has been creating work inspired by Harold Edgerton's famous movement photography. Harold Edgerton invented the stroboscope, which we now recognize as the flash used in modern cameras. Using a studio flash, Matthew has frozen time at a speed of 1/3000 of a second, producing these images that capture fleeting - [Inspirational Speakers programme at Brampton](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/11/25/inspirational-speakers-programme-at-brampton/) - Every year at Brampton College, we host a series of talks and workshops from a diverse range of inspirational speakers, charities and leading professionals. Here are just a few of those who have visited the College recently. Khadjia Owusu - https://www.khadijaowusu.com/ Junior doctor and international speaker, Dr Khadija Owusu is the Founder of AKAYA, Director - [Visualising structures in Chemistry](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/09/visualising-structures-in-chemistry/) - Learning about bonding and structure can be quite abstract and difficult to picture. - [Coaching students about 'growth mindset'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/09/coaching-students-about-growth-mindset/) - On Wednesday 25th September, Nadia from "Coaching with Nadia" came in to deliver a workshop for Second Year students on achieving A Level success through a growth mindset. - [A note from our Principal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/24/a-note-from-our-principal/) - With the first half term all but finished, it is apparent yet again that time can pass by very quickly during the academic year. - [Venice Trip!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/24/venice-trip/) - Thirteen students and three teachers are currently in Venice on the annual Art Trip. - [Creative Futures](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/24/creative-furtures/) - On Tuesday 8th October, first year art and photography students visited the Create Your Future London 2024 showcase at the Excel Centre. - [Thorpe Park Trip!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/24/thorpe-park-trip/) - On Wednesday 23rd October, 35 students across all cohorts and 4 members of staff went to Thorpe Park for Fright Night. - [Wear it Pink Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/11/07/wear-it-pink-day/) - On Wednesday 23rd October, students and staff were invited to "Wear it Pink" to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. - [Art Competition](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/11/07/art-competition/) - Brampton College entered several pieces of art work into the ISA regional art competition. - [Student Ambassadors get busy!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/11/07/student-ambassadors-get-busy/) - Our student ambassador team has expanded to include two GCSE students, Maisie and Rami. - [Last night's open evening!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/11/14/last-nights-open-evening/) - Yesterday evening, we hosted an open evening and it was a delight to meet so many prospective students and their families. - [Geography Field Trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/10/09/geography-field-trip/) - On Wednesday 18th September, Second Year and One Year A Level Geography students visited Camden and Kings Cross to practice sampling techniques ahead of completing their coursework. - [Shuli Hajioff achieved an A in English on a one year course!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/08/20/shuli-hajioff-achieved-an-a-in-english-on-a-one-year-course/) - Many congratulations to Shuli, who managed to achieve an A grade in English on a one year course! - [Mother and son explain why Brampton has been a 'transformative' experience](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/08/29/mother-and-son-explain-why-brampton-has-been-a-transformative-experience/) - Elijah Deal has just achieved an A*A*AB in his A levels and plans to apply for Engineering after a gap year. - [Hear how our students felt supported by their Biology teachers to achieve A*s](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/09/04/hear-how-our-students-felt-supported-by-their-biology-teachers-to-achieve-as/) - Find out more here on how students feel supported by their Biology teachers. - ["I am so glad I decided to come here – it’s probably the best decision of my life!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/09/05/i-am-so-glad-i-decided-to-come-here-its-probably-the-best-decision-of-my-life/) - Ronak Kumar achieved A*AAA in August and is going on to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Imperial College, London. - [Brampton College is shortlisted for ISA Senior School of the Year Award!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/09/11/brampton-college-is-shortlisted-for-isa-senior-school-of-the-year-award/) - We're delighted to announce that we've been shortlisted for the ISA Senior School of the Year Award. - ["The standard of teaching here is just amazing"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/09/11/the-standard-of-teaching-here-is-just-amazing/) - Yoav Raize achieved exceptional results a few weeks ago and tells us how this was down to the support that he was given from the teachers - [Past students share their wisdom!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/09/19/past-students-share-their-wisdom/) - On Wednesday 11th, five of our past A level students came into the College to run an assembly for our current upper sixth. - [Congratulations to Ruby Awenat, who achieved her goal to study Physics and Astronomy at Durham](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/08/19/congratulations-to-ruby-awenat-who-achieved-her-goal-to-study-physics-and-astronomy-at-durham/) - "Having completed my A levels at my previous school, I then made the decision to pursue a different academic career. I had never studied Physics at A level, but I came to Brampton to ask about the possibilities of completing Physics in one year. They took me on and my goal was to apply to - [Biology Field Trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/11/25/biology-field-trip-2012/) - During the weekend of November 16th to 18th, a group of AS Biology students travelled out of London to complete coursework tasks at the historic Flatford Mill, close to the Suffolk-Essex boarder. - [IFS Student Investor Challenge](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/11/18/ifs-student-investor-challenge-2012/) - The Proshare ifs Student Investor Challenge is a UK wide investment game for students with a top prize of a trip to New York. - [First Aid Course](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/11/17/first-aid-course-2012/) - On Wednesday 25th November a few students took part in a four hour intensive first aid course. - [New York Art Trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/11/14/new-york-art-trip-2012/) - During the October half-term Brampton Art and Photography students visited New York for 6 days. - [Biomedical Engineering Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/09/29/biomedical-engineering-talk/) - Dr Steve Niederer, lecturer on Biomedical Engineering at Kings College London came to speak to Brampton students about the research he undertakes. - [Outstanding A Level Results](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/09/23/outstanding-a-level-results-2012/) - Once again Brampton has achieved excellent A level results, with 56.0% of entries achieving an A or A* and 84.6% obtaining A*-B grades. - [Outstanding GCSE results for Brampton students open the door for A level](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/09/22/outstanding-gcse-results-for-brampton-students-open-the-door-for-a-level-2012/) - Congratulations go to this year's GCSE students on an excellent set of exam results. - [Monopoly Run 2012](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/09/19/monopoly-run-2012/) - Tim Mills and the rest of the Brampton's overseas student team took time out on the weekend to introduce students to London. - [Medical Advances Project 2012](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/08/11/medical-advances-project-2012/) - How does the brain deal with emotions? What is bionics? Can your diet improve your eyesight? - [2012 Art Exhibition Evening](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/06/19/2012-art-exhibition-evening/) - The annual Art Exhibition Evening in June was once again a great success. - [GCSE Students Celebrate](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/06/17/gcse-students-celebrate-2012/) - This year a larger than usual group of G1 students joined Brampton College to complete their GCSEs in a one year course. - [New Photography A Level](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/05/15/new-photography-a-level-2012/) - From September 2012, Brampton’s extremely successful Art Department will be offering Photography for the first time. - [Excellent ISI Report with Exceptional Achievements](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/03/25/excellent-isi-report-with-exceptional-achievements-2012/) - We are delighted to announce that the College has received an exceptionally positive report in its most recent inspection, carried out on Tuesday 31st January-Friday 3rd February by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. - [Beating Exam Stress Workshops](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/03/11/beating-exam-stress-workshops/) - Summer exams approaching fast?Join the workshops on coping with stress relating to examinations. - [Brampton ranked 61st in League Table of Independent Schools](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2010/09/01/brampton-ranked-61st-in-league-table-of-independent-schools-2010/) - This year’s A level results are the best ever achieved in the College and there are many stories of individual success including 46 students achieving at least AAA (or equivalent points) and individual with 4 A* grades. - [Marriage Proposal is Top of the Class](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2010/12/07/marriage-proposal-is-top-of-the-class/) - Last Friday, family, friends and school staff at Brampton College helped Nishan Selvamanoharan, 28, surprise his girlfriend Sheena Popat, also 28. - [Brampton Talent Show](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/01/11/brampton-talent-show-2011/) - On a cold December day, Brampton College held a charity talent show called 'Brampton's got Talent'. - [Brampton's Got Talent](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/01/16/bramptons-got-talent-2011/) - On the 10th December, Brampton College held a charity talent show showcasing of a variety of acts. - [Ten Years at the Top](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/01/18/ten-years-at-the-top-2011/) - In 2010 Brampton College came top of all Sixth Form Colleges in London for the tenth year running. - [Chinese New Year 2011](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/02/03/chinese-new-year-2011/) - To celebrate Chinese New Year all the overseas students went to China Town. - [Geography Field Trip 2011](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/02/11/geography-field-trip-2011/) - This year AS geographers at Brampton College took part in three exciting days of fieldwork and research. - [Brampton Student Awards](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/02/15/brampton-student-awards-2011/) - An A level course is a long and difficult journey. - [January Exam Results](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/03/04/january-exam-results-2011/) - Brampton’s January A level exams yielded once again a bumper crop of the highest grades, with 96% of entries achieving an A or A* . - [Brampton College Adds Value](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/05/16/brampton-college-adds-value/) - Brampton College came 9th out of over 2,900 schools and colleges in the country in the DfE league tables showing how much an institution has improved a student’s performance from GCSE to A level. - [Monopoly Run](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/10/02/monopoly-run-2011/) - Tim Mills and the rest of the Brampton's overseas student team took time out on the weekend to introduce students to London. - ["I’m leaving the College a different person and a lot happier!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/08/19/im-leaving-the-college-a-different-person-and-a-lot-happier/) - Congratulations to Naomi Benosiglio, who achieved A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She transferred to Brampton at the end of year at her previous school and has thrived ever since. "I was struggling in my old school, academically and with their environment. I decided to come to Brampton and I’ve been very pleased with my - [Twins achieve 6 A*s between them and places to study Medicine!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/08/19/twins-achieve-6-as-between-them-and-places-to-study-medicine/) - Twins Artemis and Arteen picked up their outstanding A level results last week and spoke to us about how Brampton has supported them over the past two years. Here are their emotional tributes to the College. Artemis achieved A*A*A and A* in EPQ and off to study Medicine at the University of Oxford. “Brampton has - [Art Students Visit the Tate Modern](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/11/03/art-students-visit-the-tate-modern/) - For the A2 Art Trip we went to see Gerhard Richer’s exhibition at The Tate Modern. - [Drug Discovery Project](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/11/05/drug-discovery-project-2011/) - For one week in June, AS students studying Biology, Chemistry and Psychology all got together to expand their knowledge beyond the syllabus. - [Donmar Theatre Workshop](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/11/06/donmar-theatre-workshop-2011/) - Sam Maynard, Education Officer at the Donmar Theatre, came to lead a practical drama workshop for all AS English Literature students on Friday 4th November. - [Charity Committees 2011](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/11/11/charity-committees-2011/) - Our students at Brampton are encouraged to organise events and raise money for their chosen charities. - [Special Achievements 2011](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2011/11/14/special-achievements-2011/) - Brampton College was ranked 66th independent school in The Times A level School Results Table 2011, achieving 55% A*/A grades and 80.55% grades A*,A and B. - [Charity Doughnut Sale](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/02/08/charity-doughnut-sale-2012/) - The Brampton student charity committee raised £132 selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to staff and students. - [Brampton does Take me Out](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/02/29/brampton-does-take-me-out/) - Following last years show, Brampton's Take Me Out 2012 had a lot to live up to. - [Life Drawing Workshop 2012](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/03/11/life-drawing-workshop-2012/) - The Royal Academy of Art held a life drawing workshop for all the Brampton College art students. - [Alumni students visit Brampton to help with UCAS prep!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/07/03/ucas-prep-already-underway/) - The First Year students were off timetable on 24th and 25th June to take part in a series of UCAS workshops. - [Students visit university fair](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/07/03/students-visit-university-fair/) - The whole first year cohort was off timetable on Friday 21st June so they could attend the University and Apprenticeships Fair at the Arsenal Stadium. The fair included 120 exhibiting universities and apprenticeship providers. These included Russell Group, red brick and modern institutions, apprenticeship providers and local colleges. The students also had the option to - [English students explore Medieval London](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/07/03/english-students-explore-medieval-london/) - In preparation for their study of Chaucer and Shakespeare, the AS students went exploring parts of medieval London. - [Biology and Geography field trip to the seaside!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/07/03/biology-and-geography-field-trip-to-the-seaside/) - Fieldwork is a compulsory component of both Geography and Biology A levels. - [Brampton's Wellbeing Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/07/03/bramptons-wellbeing-day/) - On Wednesday 26th June, Brampton put together a truly amazing day to promote the wellbeing of the lower sixth students. - [Students hit the slopes in Italy!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/03/13/students-hit-the-slopes-in-italy/) - During February half term, 17 students along with Nick Webb (Bursar) and Lindsay Jacobs (Assistant Vice Principal) visited Santa Caterina in Italy for a week of skiing. - [Put your 'self' back into 'self-care'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/03/14/put-your-self-back-into-self-care/) - Self-care is a phrase you’ve definitely heard more than once; if not from your own mouth, then from a family member or a friend. - [MODERN FEMINISM 101](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/04/18/modern-feminism-101/) - Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women” - Maya Angelou - [Young Enterprise team win trophy!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/05/01/young-enterprise-team-win-trophy/) - A big congratulations are due to our Young Enterprise team. - [Reducing the stigma around mental health](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/05/21/reducing-the-stigma-around-mental-health/) - Mental health, and in particular mental illness, has been incredibly stigmatised, with people who open up about struggling sometimes being seen as weak. - [Sustainability ](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/05/21/sustainability/) - “Our civilization is being sacrificed for the opportunity of a very small number of people to continue making enormous amounts of money.” - [Visit us at our open evening 19th June, 6.30pm](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/05/23/visit-us-at-our-open-evening-19th-june-6-30pm/) - We are enrolling for September 2024 and September 2025. - [How Brampton supports students achieve the fiercely competitive placements for Medicine](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/06/05/how-brampton-supports-students-achieve-the-fiercely-competitive-placements-for-medicine/) - At a conference I attended recently with some other Headteachers, a keynote speaker invited us as delegates to recall a moment in which we felt proud and happy in our work. - [Immortalising student's award winning photography!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/06/13/immortalising-students-award-winning-photography/) - This week Javier, our Photography teacher, took Lara (A2) to Metro Imaging with her Royal Academy Award-winning piece ‘Smiles and Frowns.’ - [Student's wellbeing manual makes headline news!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/06/13/students-wellbeing-manual-makes-headline-news/) - When Sophie Lunzer, student, wrote a wellbeing manual to share with all students at the college, she didn't expect to make headline news - but she did! - [Student Charity Events](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/12/10/student-charity-events-2012/) - The Student Charity Committee has made a great start this year organising three very successful events and raising over £800 during the autumn term. - [University Success for Brampton Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/12/16/university-success-for-brampton-students-2012/) - As we begin our new academic year, Brampton College congratulates our students for their successes in gaining university places in a difficult and competitive environment. 97 students were placed in the universities of their choice, an impressive 82%, 65 of these in the prestigious Russell Group and an additional 14 in the 1994 Group of universities. - [Royal Academy Workshop](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2012/12/19/royal-academy-workshop-2012/) - The day started off with the tutors telling us to draw rather onamatapaic things, such as a loud bang, or a bright light, which are hard things to emulate with charcoal. - [Ian Morley Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/01/14/ian-morley-talk-2013/) - November saw a welcome return visit of the college’s favourite economic guru, Ian Morley. - [International Students Celebrate Chinese New Year](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/02/06/international-students-celebrate-chinese-new-year/) - Brampton’s Chinese students celebrated the new year of the snake with a meal in London’s China Town. - [First Term of Photography](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/02/07/first-term-of-photography-2013/) - Early InspirationHow long does it take to become a good photographer? How much technique do you need to know before taking great photographs? - [12 Years at the Top](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/02/09/12-years-at-the-top-2013/) - Best A level results in London put Brampton top of the sixth form colleges table once again. - [Biology Students Visit The National Institute of Medical Research Facility](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/02/24/biology-students-visit-the-national-institute-of-medical-research-facility/) - On Thursday 7th February a group of biology students went to the National Institute for Medical Research; I was fortunate enough to have been selected to attend as one of them. - [Valentine's Day Fundraising](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/02/25/valentines-day-fundraising-2013/) - To Raise money for Cancer Research and Kisharon charities Brampton students set up a Valentine's Day Shop! - [Photography Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/12/photography-talk-2013/) - From the series Los Barros del Monje, 2013 © Javier Marquerie Thomas On Tuesday the 12th of March, professional photographer Javier Marquerie Thomas came to give our AS photography class an insight into his work and the thought process he goes through for a project. - [100% A*/A Grades in Winter A level Exams](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/13/100-aa-grades-in-winter-a-level-exams/) - Brampton students produced a stunning set of A level grades in the winter examinations, when all 19 entries gained an A or A* grade. - [A budget to excite a micro-economist?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/19/a-budget-to-excite-a-micro-economist/) - Well, today was Budget Day. I don’t normally get worked up about this anymore as I’ve lived through so many. - [E Safety](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/20/e-safety/) - The college uses many different types of technology to enhance learning. - [Good News for Graduates](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/24/good-news-for-graduates/) - Good news for graduates. Whilst it is true some graduates are finding it difficult to get a job once they do they are being well rewarded. - [Chemist of the Month](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/24/chemist-of-the-month/) - Nominations this month included:AS – Abby De Souza and Amina SaleemA2 – Samira Virani and Anna CaiA1 – Zainab Sumar - [A2 Politics Students- Discomfort of Strangers, David Goodhart](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/03/26/a2-politics-students-discomfort-of-strangers-david-goodhart/) - This article was written as far back as 2004, and first published in The Guardian. - [Spring Newsletter 2013](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/07/spring-newsletter-2013/) - New Spring 2013 Newsletter published. Please on the image click to read. - [State school pupils facing A-level cap](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/11/state-school-pupils-facing-a-level-cap/) - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/secondaryeducation/10051657/State-school-pupils-facing-A-level-cap. - [Open Evening & Art & Photography Exhibition](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/14/open-evening-art-photography-exhibition-2013/) - The annual Art and Photography Exhibition Evening in June was once again a great success. - [Charity Run by A2 Student](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/20/charity-run-by-a2-student/) - Niraj, one of our A2 students has battled through bad health over the past couple of years and has decided to challenge himself by running a 10Km charity run. - [Non-realism, 'The Sea of Faith'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/26/non-realism-the-sea-of-faith/) - Philosophy & Ethics students will be familiar with the notion of non-realism. - [Poetry Reading by Martyn Crucefix](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/27/poetry-reading-by-martyn-crucefix/) - Elaine FeinsteinMartyn Crucefix Timothy Adèspresenting translations of~ Marina Tsvetaeva - [Photography Education - Is There an Age to Express the Inner Being?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/05/27/photography-education-is-there-an-age-to-express-the-inner-being/) - On Photography Education Is There an Age to Express the Inner Being? - [Jonathan's article in 'Theology and science' Journal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/06/04/jonathans-article-in-theology-and-science-journal/) - Jonathan Chappell is head of Religious Studies at Brampton. - [Well done to all our GCSE students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/06/17/well-done-to-all-our-gcse-students/) - The GCSE course at Brampton, unlike that in most schools, is a very intensive one-year programme. - [A level Resit Success](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/06/17/a-level-resit-success/) - The Telegraph's article http://fw.to/ShSsI2R about what to do if you don't achieve the A level grades you were hoping for has lots of good advice about making sure you are around on results day and getting in touch with universities - but to describe re-taking your A levels as "an extremely tough route" is very misleading. - [A pitiful war but not a pity](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/06/18/a-pitiful-war-but-not-a-pity/) - The origins and nature of the First World War are still a matter of great controversy for historians, as this article suggests. - [Duke of Edinburgh Awards](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/06/25/duke-of-edinburgh-awards/) - Brampton College will be pleased to support the the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme from September 2013. - [Congratulations to our A level Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/08/13/congratulations-to-our-a-level-students-2013/) - Yet again Brampton students have achieved excellent A level results. - [Outstanding Achievements by Brampton Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/08/20/outstanding-achievements-by-brampton-students-2013/) - Once again students at Brampton have achieved some excellent A level results with 82% of entries achieving A*-B grades. - [A*’s after One Year of Studies](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/08/21/as-after-one-year-of-studies/) - Among the excellent results in the A level classes of 2013 are two girls worthy of a special mention. - [Congratulations Dr Ghanbari](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/09/04/congratulations-dr-ghanbari/) - Armin Ghanbari joined the college in 2006 to take Biology, Chemistry and Psychology A levels. - [Martyn Crucefix, Poetry Readings](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/09/21/martyn-crucefix-poetry-readings/) - Martyn Crucefix, Head of English at Brampton, is a published poet, reviewer, critic, translator and competition judge. - [TED Talks](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/09/28/ted-talks/) - Brampton students were inspired by the determination and skill of Nicholas McCarthy, a world renowned left-hand only pianist, the humour and bravery of Jessica Thom, who has Tourette's Syndrome and is "changing the world one tic at a time" as well as other leaders in their field at this Ted Talks event in Royal Albert Hall. - [A*'s After One Year of Studies](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/09/29/as-after-one-year-of-studies-2013/) - Among the excellent results in the A level classes of 2013 are two girls worthy of a special mention. - [Fundraising Bake Sale](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/11/17/fundraising-bake-sale-2013/) - Just before half term, the Brampton Charity Committee ran the first major fundraiser of the year. - [Art Trip to Venice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/11/24/art-trip-to-venice-2013/) - Over the half term students from the Art and Photography department visited Venice. - [Philippines Fundraiser](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/11/25/philippines-fundraiser/) - Our charity fundraising committee ran a dress up day where both students and teachers were dressed up either in their school uniform, nighties or onsies. - [Science, Psudoscience and Psychology](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2013/12/15/science-psudoscience-and-psychology/) - Heather Keynes and Barbara White invited students to join them at a conference in Central London on Monday 9th December. - [Brand new 'Brampton College Mental Health and Wellbeing Guide' for students, by students!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/05/16/brand-new-brampton-college-mental-health-and-wellbeing-guide-for-students-by-students/) - The new Brampton College Mental Health and Wellbeing Guide has been released to students and staff. - [English students become young thespians!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/01/11/english-students-become-young-thespians/) - A2 English Literature students took part in a bespoke workshop on 'Hamlet' led by Sarah Finch. - [Exploring The Strength of a Different Kind of Mind: The Autistic Brain](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/04/25/exploring-the-strength-of-a-different-kind-of-mind-the-autistic-brain/) - A book review of the 'The Autistic Brain' by Temple Grandin and Richard Panek Temple Grandin is a professor. - [Brampton Supports Noah's Ark Children's Hospice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/12/01/brampton-supports-noahs-ark-childrens-hospice-2015/) - This Year the Brampton Charity Committee have decided on Noah's Ark Children's Hospice as their chosen charity - [‘Titan schools’: why quantity can never be more important that quality in education](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/12/03/titan-schools-why-quantity-can-never-be-more-important-that-quality-in-education/) - Recently there’s been a lot of news about how the shortage of school places could lead to the development of 'titan' schools to cope with thousands of extra pupils. - [Students give Brampton top marks](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/12/14/students-give-brampton-top-marks/) - At the end of the day, all that matters is our students’ happiness, well being and sense of achievement. - [The Best Use of the Christmas Break](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/12/16/the-best-use-of-the-christmas-break/) - For many of our students the end of term is very welcome. - [#Brampton is Brilliant](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/12/16/brampton-is-brilliant/) - Christmas is a time to spread the festive cheer and share the joy. So we asked our students to tell us what they love about Brampton! - [Royal Institution Christmas Lectures](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/01/06/royal-institution-christmas-lectures-2016/) - Brampton GCSE students attended one of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, which were on the theme How to Survive in Space. - [Triumph for Brampton students achieving university places in 2015](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/01/07/triumph-for-brampton-students-achieving-university-places-in-2015/) - In 2015, we had more students at Brampton apply for university courses than ever before, and with great deal of success. - [Effective Learning](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/01/13/effective-learning/) - Many students when they come to Brampton College think they are revising sensibly by putting in hours just before a test or exam (sometimes staying up most of the night!) - [Opening of the Extension to the main building](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/01/28/opening-of-the-extension-to-the-main-building/) - Earlier this term, Bernard Canetti was delighted to open the Lodge House four storey extension. - [Biology Trip to Reading University](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/02/05/biology-trip-to-reading-university/) - All of the final year Biology students attended the National Centre for Biotechnology in Education at Reading University. - [Researching Degrees](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/02/08/researching-degrees/) - Researching degree choices and universities can take time, and we encourage our students to start this process in the AS year. - [Memory](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/02/09/memory/) - Why don’t students remember what they’ve learned? - [Thinking of applying to Oxford or Cambridge 2017?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/03/03/thinking-of-applying-to-oxford-or-cambridge-2017/) - If a student has an exceptionally strong academic profile then we are keen to discuss the possibility of an application to either Oxford or Cambridge, otherwise known as Oxbridge - [Spring Term Activities](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/03/19/spring-term-activities-2016/) - Students at Brampton College have been busy both inside and outside the classroom this term with a variety of talks, trips and workshops. - [Once Again - The Top Sixth Form College in London](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/03/20/once-again-the-top-sixth-form-college-in-london-2016/) - We’re delighted to announce that Brampton College is the Top Sixth Form College in London – for the 15th year running! - [Celebrating Success](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/03/21/celebrating-success-2016/) - Brampton College is always pleased to recognise student success and already this year we have a lot to celebrate! - [Students Vote for London Mayor](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/05/04/students-vote-for-london-mayor-2016/) - Brampton Students have had their say!All students, regardless of age, were invited to cast their votes for Mayor in a mock election. - [UCAS dates for summer 2016](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/05/04/ucas-dates-for-summer-2016/) - Since coming back from the Easter break in mid-April, the careers department at Brampton College has been busy encouraging all the A2 and A1 students to reply to their university offers. - [Celebrating April's Brampton Stars](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/05/05/celebrating-aprils-brampton-stars-2016/) - It’s all hotting up – student study, exam preparation and indeed the temperature outside! - [Students prepare for study leave and exams](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/05/09/students-prepare-for-study-leave-and-exams-2016/) - Students have been collecting their leaver’s hoodies and a few have modeled them for us as they spend their last few days in lessons before the main examination period begins. - [Talks for AS students in the Summer Term 2016](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/05/11/talks-for-as-students-in-the-summer-term-2016/) - The past few weeks have been extremely busy for the AS students, and their schedule has included two UCAS related talks, which are designed to make them better informed when making university choices and understanding student finance. - [Brampton College's super charged efforts to raise money for local children's hospice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/05/15/brampton-colleges-super-charged-efforts-to-raise-money-for-local-childrens-hospice/) - Seventeen of Brampton College’s teachers took part in a superhero themed fun run in London’s Regent’s Park on Sunday alongside 3,000 others raising funds for various charities. Brampton College was raising money for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. - [Staff Hotseat - Kerry Pearson](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/06/01/staff-hotseat-kerry-pearson/) - Your role at Brampton College...Second in Chemistry. I work closely with Susan, Head of Chemistry, to ensure the department runs smoothly. - [Tutors become part of the app culture](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/06/12/tutors-become-part-of-the-app-culture/) - Last week the BBC published an article about online tuition - BBC ArticleThis is the response from Joy Mason, Vice Principal. - [Celebrating 25 Years of Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/06/15/celebrating-25-years-of-brampton-college/) - Brampton College is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. - [Open Evening & Art Exhibition 2016](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/06/22/open-evening-art-exhibition-2016/) - Yesterday we held our annual Open Evening and exhibition of our students’ art and photographic work. - [Alumni Update on Samir Mehta](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/07/06/alumni-update-on-samir-mehta/) - This week, the parents of a past student, Samir Mehta, dropped into the college to say hello and share the latest news. - [STOP PRESS: A level Exam Results 2016](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/08/17/stop-press-a-level-exam-results-2016/) - Brampton students celebrate another year of fantastic A level results today with the vast majority receiving their preferred university place! - [Transforming student grades](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/08/18/transforming-student-grades/) - Transforming student grades is down to close monitoring says London’s top Independent Sixth Form College - [Building student confidence is key. The rest is academic.](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/08/18/building-student-confidence-is-key-the-rest-is-academic/) - Students at Brampton College received fantastic A level results once again on Thursday with the vast majority receiving a place at their preferred university choice. - [Results 2016 - Our student experiences](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/08/21/results-2016/) - Currently 60% of students who applied have been placed at their first choice (CF) university and an additional 28% at their insurance choice. - [AS level results buck national concerns](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/08/23/as-level-results-buck-national-concerns/) - During the first major change in A levels in 15 years, Brampton College has achieved outstanding AS results with 65% achieving top grades versus the national average of 36%. - [Best ever GCSE results](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/08/24/best-ever-gcse-results/) - Brampton College, London’s number one sixth form college, has achieved its best ever GCSE results today with 30% A* (national average 6.5%) - [ISA Annual Award 2016 Finalist](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/10/09/isa-annual-award-2016-finalist/) - Brampton College has been shortlisted for the ISA School Website of the Year award. - [Charity Committee 2016-17](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/10/16/charity-committee-2016-17/) - Every year Brampton students form a Charity Committee to run fundraising events in college supporting charities of their choice. - [Brampton Students Achieve Top University Placements](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/10/17/brampton-students-achieve-top-university-placements/) - Every year Brampton College students are rewarded with securing CF and CI places at top UK universities, and 2016 was no different. - [My first few weeks at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/10/17/my-first-few-weeks-at-brampton-college/) - Sophia Thomas started her GCSEs with us in September. She tells us about her first few weeks here and how she’s already feeling more confident. - [Biology Field Trip Autumn 2016](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/10/17/biology-field-trip-autumn-2016/) - The A2 Biologists went on a residential trip to Juniper Hall near Box Hill in deepest Surrey. - [Scholarship student fulfils her dream of studying at Oxford](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/03/14/scholarship-student-fulfils-her-dream-of-studying-at-oxford/) - My name is Eliana, and I studied GCSEs and A levels at Brampton from 2019 to 2022. - [Art & Photography Trip to Berlin](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/11/17/art-photography-trip-to-berlin/) - On the 19th of October A2 Art and Photography students went to Berlin for four days. - [Charity Pyjama Day & Candy Cane Sale](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/11/24/charity-pajama-day/) - The Brampton College Charity Committee have had a busy few months of fundraising for our charities of the year, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and Mind. - [Staff Hot Seat- Neal Thornton](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/06/staff-hotseat-neal-thornton/) - Timetabler, designer of our management information system, member of senior management strategic planning team, and Physics teacher - [Best Independent Sixth Form College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/06/2484-2/) - The Sunday Times released their league tables last week and Brampton College achieved the top position across England in its sector as an independent sixth form college. - [Brampton’s Medical and Dentistry applicants know practice makes perfect](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/07/bramptons-medical-and-dentistry-applicants-know-practice-makes-perfect/) - Several of our Medical and Dentistry applicants were put to the test with MMI practice sessions. - [French Trip to L’institut Francais](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/08/french-trip-to-linstitut-francais/) - On the 7th of December, the French A level students had the opportunity to visit the Institut Francais and the Cine Lumiere in the heart of South Kensington, - [Celebrating our resident Artists and Photographers](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/13/celebrating-our-resident-artists-and-photographers/) - We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Instagram page which will celebrate all things visual here at Brampton College. - [Psychology Conference](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/13/psychology-conference/) - Budding Brampton Psychologists attended a conference last week, covering topics from hypnosis to the role hormones play in our dancing! - [Russia and Revolution: A2 History Study Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2016/12/15/russia-and-revolution-a2-history-study-day/) - On 22nd November, the History A2 classes attended an A level study day on Russia and Revolution at UCL Institute of Education. - [Art Students Visit Major Exhibitions](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/01/09/art-trip/) - On the 7th December the AS and GCSE students went on an art trip into London to view several exhibitions. - [Biologists Get Practical](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/01/17/biologists-get-practical/) - The IGCSE Biology course is a fascinating and broad introduction to Biology. - [Student Evaluation](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/01/17/student-evaluation/) - Evaluation Day last Wednesday was very successful. - [Once Again, Brampton is the Top Sixth Form College in London!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/01/19/stop-press-top-sixth-form-college-in-london/) - The Department for Education’s Performance Tables were published last week based on exam results achieved in August 2016. - [Students Celebrate Chinese New Year](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/02/02/students-celebrate-chinese-new-year/) - The international students were all invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at a dinner in The Real Beijing Restaurant in Hendon. - [Brampton student hailed a “creative phenomenon”](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/02/02/brampton-student-hailed-a-creative-phenomenon/) - Ex-Brampton student, Essie Buckman, has launched fashion label Fortie, which is already a hit with celebrities such as Rhianna! - [Staff Hotseat - Sarah Galea](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/02/07/staff-hotseat-sarah-galea/) - My name Sarah Galea My role at Brampton College Higher Education Adviser - [Congratulating our high flyers!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/02/07/congratulating-our-high-flyers/) - Recognising and celebrating students’ achievements throughout the year, and across all our departments, is part of our ethos here at Brampton. - [Life drawing with the Royal Academy of Art](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/03/07/royal-academy-life-drawing-workshop/) - Students acquired new skills and techniques at a life drawing workshop with the Royal Academy of Art last week. - [Brampton student reaches BBC’s Young Dancer 2017 final!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/04/19/brampton-student-reaches-bbcs-young-dancer-2017-final/) - Ex-student, Shyam Dattani, has won the South Asian dance final of the BBC’s Young Dancer 2017 competition, beating another five aspiring dancers competing for the category title! - [Your Body Your Consent](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/05/01/your-body-your-consent/) - Four students from Brampton College visited the Royal College of Surgeons at the Hunterian Museum, to discuss the topic of 'your body your consent' run by the Royal College of Pathologists. - [UCAS Application Evening 2017](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/05/02/ucas-application-evening-2017/) - Ucas application evening. - [Brampton English students get their mini-sagas published!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/05/03/brampton-english-students-get-their-mini-sagas-published/) - Oliver Blane, Torin Bevan and Faisal Marzban have had their mini-sagas published in a young writers competition entitled, 'Welcome to Wonderland'. - [Staff Hotseat- Adam Bainbridge](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/05/23/staff-hotseat-adam-bainbridge/) - My name Adam Bainbridge My subject is the best becauseI'm an art teacher I love my role because You choose what the subject is about! - [Supporting students through the UCAS process](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/05/23/supporting-students-through-the-ucas-process/) - There has been a high level of UCAS support at the College throughout the year as always, and depending on the year group, different aspects of the application process have been covered with all the students. - [Students' Wellbeing](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/05/23/students-wellbeing/) - At Brampton, students’ wellbeing is as important as academic achievement: A note from the Principal, Bernard Canetti - [UCAS weeks at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/06/25/ucas-weeks-at-brampton-college/) - What really sets Brampton apart from other colleges is the extensive programme of seminars and talks that we host from universities admissions tutors and careers representatives, including a specialist programme for medical science degrees. - [Book Launch by Martyn Crucefix](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/08/15/book-launch-by-martyn-crucefix/) - Brampton College are delighted to announce the publication of a new book of poems written by Martyn Crucefix, current English teacher and former head of department. - [Stop Press – A level results 2017](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/08/16/stop-press-a-level-results-2017/) - Brampton is delighted to celebrate another year of fantastic results with our students. - [Brampton’s 2017 A Level Results](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/08/23/bramptons-2017-a-level-results/) - Brampton is delighted to congratulate our students on another year of fantastic results. - [Brampton Leavers head to fantastic university destinations](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/08/23/brampton-leavers-head-to-fantastic-university-destinations/) - Brampton is once again proud of the fantastic university destinations of our students. - [GCSE Results Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/08/24/gcse-results-day/) - Congratulations to our GCSE students on another year of fantastic results. - [Extracurricular](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/09/07/extra-curricular/) - There are plenty of exciting Extra Curricular opportunities for students here at Brampton. - [Welcome to Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/09/07/welcome-to-brampton-college/) - I want to take this opportunity to welcome all students and their parents, whether new or returning for second year sixth or starting A levels after GCSEs. - [New Staff](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/09/10/new-staff/) - We are delighted to welcome the following new members of senior staff: - [Holocaust Survivor Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/09/27/holocaust-survivor-talk/) - Students and staff at the College were privileged to hear Susan Pollack speak today. - [Wellbeing Programme- Ian Williamson](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/10/04/wellbeing-programme-ian-williamson/) - The College was delighted to host Ian Williamson for our first in a series of talks as part of our Wellbeing Programme for parents here at Brampton. - [Ethnicity and Crime Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/10/04/ethnicity-and-crime-talk/) - Naomi Ebanks, who is a former student of our teacher here at Brampton, visited our A2 Sociology class to deliver a talk on ethnicity and crime. - [Venice Art Trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/10/31/venice-art-trip/) - At the end of last term Art and Photography A level students took a trip to Venice to see some of the artwork and take pictures to inspire our work. - [Coppafeel Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/11/16/3347-2/) - The College was delighted to host Sarah from CoppaFeel today, as the next talk in our Inspire Programme. - [GCSE Trip to The Globe Theatre](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/11/16/3345-2/) - On Thursday 9th November our IGCSE Literature cohort enjoyed a day of learning and exploration at the Globe Theatre as part of their study of Macbeth. - [Charity PJ Day!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/11/20/charity-pj-day/) - Last week, students and staff came to college in pjyamas and onesies to raise money for the Willow Foundation and Mind charities. - [Bebras Challenge](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/11/20/bebras-challenge/) - Computer Science students took part in the 2017 Bebras challenge from Monday 6th to Friday 10th November. - [Movember has come to Brampton!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/12/02/movember-has-come-to-brampton/) - Team Brampton has raised over £1,000 during Movember this year. - [Staff Hotseat - Dominique Cowen](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/12/07/staff-hotseat-dominique-cowen/) - My nameDominique CowenMy role at Brampton CollegeGeography TeacherMy subject is the best becauseIt is so relevant to everyone. - [French Trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/12/13/french-trip/) - On the 5th of December, the French A level students took part in a visit to the cultural Centre of L’institut Français. - [Enrichment Programme](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/12/13/enrichment/) - Our Enrichment programme works alongside the academic provisions of the College, to provide students with a well-rounded Brampton experience. - [Wellbeing Talk by Mandy Saligari](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2017/12/14/wellbeing-talk-by-mandy-saligari/) - The College was delighted to host Mandy Saligari for the second talk to parents in our Wellbeing Programme. - [The Results are in!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/01/11/the-results-are-in/) - Here at Brampton, we really value the voice of both our students and parents, and offer multiple opportunities throughout the year for the community to tell us what they think of the College. - [The Willow Foundation Visit](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/01/15/the-willow-foundation-visit/) - This week Brampton students had the opportunity to hear from Chris, a representative from the Willow Foundation. - [University Application Progress](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/01/22/university-application-progress/) - A bumper number of UCAS applications (150) have met the 2018 January deadline which has surpassed Brampton numbers from the last five years. - [Top in London and Third Nationally!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/01/25/top-in-london-and-third-nationally/) - The Department for Education’s Performance Tables were published in January based on exam results achieved in June 2017. - [Art and Photography Interim A level Show](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/02/06/art-and-photography-interim-a-level-show/) - We are delighted to announce Brampton’s Art and Photography Interim A level Show, at 5th Base Gallery in Brick Lane. - [Brampton’s first ever Art and Photography Interim Show](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/03/19/bramptons-first-ever-art-and-photography-interim-show/) - Brampton was proud to host its first ever off-site art and photography exhibition last week, at 5th Base Gallery, Brick Lane. - [Google for Education](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/03/26/google-for-education/) - Last week, with the help of Kirri, who leads Google for Education London, AS students demonstrated to Brampton teachers why they love using Google Classroom. - [UCAS Update March 2018](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/03/27/ucas-update-march-2018/) - Sarah McWatters is part of our team of highly qualified careers advisors who support Brampton’s students through the UCAS application process, from start to finish. - [Photography Students - Our experience of the Interim Show](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/03/28/photograhy-students-our-experience-of-the-interim-show/) - Amanda Akwiwu and Jacob Trup, who both exhibited their A2 photography work at the Interim Show, explain the process of working as a curatorial team for the exhibition and their experience of showcasing their work in a gallery for the first time. - [Gold Duke of Edinburgh – Congratulations!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/04/17/gold-duke-of-edinburgh-congratulations/) - A big congratulations to Leora Marcus for completing her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. - [Jacob Trup runs for councillor in Barnet this week!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/05/02/jacob-trup-runs-for-councillor-in-barnet-this-week/) - Jacob Trup, one of Brampton’s A2 students, is taking his Politics A level out of the classroom, and into the ballot box! - [Celebrating Persian New Year](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/05/07/celebrating-persian-new-year/) - Last month, we celebrated the Iranian New year with some of our Iranian students. - [Young Enterprise wins for Brampton students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/05/13/young-enterprise-wins-for-brampton-students/) - Some of Brampton’s students competed in the Young Enterprise North London Final last week. - [Fundraising for the Willow Foundation](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/07/03/fundraising-for-the-willow-foundation/) - This year the Charity Committee at Brampton have been fundraising for the Willow Foundation. - [Sociology Students Visit to the Clink Museum](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/07/04/sociology-students-visit-to-the-clink-museum/) - On Thursday, June 28th, Sociology AS students went to The Clink in central London, in preparation for their A2 Crime and Deviance module. - [Introducing @BC, The New Student Magazine](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/12/introducing-bc-the-new-student-magazine/) - Click here to read the new student magazine. - [The myth of Clearing: Disappointing grades should not mean giving up your university dream](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/14/the-myth-of-clearing-disappointing-grades-should-not-mean-giving-up-your-university-dream/) - Not achieving the A level grades you were hoping for does not mean you should automatically compromise on the university and course of your choice. - [BOOM! Congratulations to Brampton students on their A level results](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/15/boom-congratulations-to-brampton-students-on-their-a-level-results/) - It’s been another year of fantastic results for Brampton’s students. - [A level success as 11 students achieve places to study medicine](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/15/a-level-success-as-11-students-achieve-medical-placements/) - Brampton students have received some outstanding results across the board this year, including some exceptional success with many of our science students who have secured places on some of the most competitive medical courses at universities including Kings College, London, Liverpool and Nottingham. - [Outstanding A level results for re-take students: “Brampton gave me a second chance to achieve my dream!”](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/17/outstanding-a-level-results-for-re-take-students-brampton-gave-me-a-second-chance-to-achieve-my-dream/) - For some students at Brampton, who have decided to sit their A levels for a second time, results day can be even more stressful. - [Brampton College up there with the best in the Times A level league table 2018](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/19/brampton-college-up-there-with-the-best-in-the-times-a-level-league-table-2018/) - The Times have just published their A level league table of all state and independent schools, following the results that students received last Thursday – and we’re delighted to announce, Brampton is up there with the best! - [Design London Challenge](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/02/21/design-london-challenge/) - We were lucky to have Ellen Salter, a Sustainability Director at the company ThinkBeyond. - [Acing your exams](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/02/21/acing-your-exams/) - Elevate Education (EE) came to speak to AS students for their third instalment of study advice. - [Hamilton theatre trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/02/21/hamilton-theatre-trip/) - The Politics Department organised a visit to the Victoria Palace Theatre. - [January's Photographer of the month!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/02/21/januarys-photographer-of-the-month/) - Congratulations to Shayna who was the January photographer of the month with her amazing photograph titled “Lady entering her home” which Shayna took in December 2023 while visiting Gujarat, India. - [A Day In The Life Diary of an AS (first year A Level) student- Wednesday 31st January 2024](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/02/07/a-day-in-the-life-diary-of-an-as-first-year-a-level-student-wednesday-31st-january-2024/) - I am studying Psychology, Chemistry and English literature. - [Top 3 places to eat near Brampton which you simply have to try!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/02/08/top-3-places-to-eat-near-brampton-which-you-simply-have-to-try/) - Coming in first place we have, to no surprise, Mr Baker! - [Art and neuroscience - A book review of “Story of the brain in 10 1/2 Cells" by Richard Wingate ](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2024/01/11/art-and-neuroscience-lovers-to-enemies-a-book-review-of-story-of-the-brain-in-10-1-2-cells-by-richard-wingate/) - The Story of the Brain in 10½ Cells’ is a book written by Richard Wingate, published in 2023. - ["There is hope": students feel proactive and passionate following talks about climate change](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/12/14/there-is-hope-students-feel-proactive-and-passionate-following-talks-about-climate-change/) - Students feel proactive following talks about climate change. - [Simple study tips!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/12/14/simple-study-tips/) - In his bestselling book, Why We Sleep, Dr Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, writes: “There is a 40 per cent deficit in the ability of the sleep deprived brain to cram new facts.” One of the best changes that students can make to positively impact their grades is to - [“The truth is, every one of us, no matter who we are or where we live, can and must play a part in restoring nature”- Sir David Attenborough](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/12/13/the-truth-is-every-one-of-us-no-matter-who-we-are-or-where-we-live-can-and-must-play-a-part-in-restoring-nature-sir-david-attenborough/) - Most of us continue to ignore the enormity of the issue of climate change. Why is that? - [A level Geographers busy on field trips](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/12/07/a-level-geographers-busy-on-field-trips/) - GCSE Geographers embarked on a trip to Southend on 6th November to investigate coastal management. - [Enrichment update!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/12/06/enrichment-update/) - All first year A Level students have timetabled extracurricular activities every Tuesday. - [English Literature students watch Macbeth at the Globe](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/11/30/english-literature-students-watch-macbeth-at-the-globe/) - GCSE English Literature students enjoyed visiting Shakespeare's Globe just before half term. - [Beyoncé, Barbie, and the beauty of fashion (and dressing up!)](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/11/24/beyonce-barbie-and-the-beauty-of-fashion-and-dressing-up/) - With both Beyonce’s Renaissance tour and the release of the Barbie movie... - [Art and Photography students inspired in New York](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/11/22/art-and-photography-students-inspired-in-new-york/) - This October half term, the Art and Photography students went on a trip to New York City. - [Are vapes being targeted to young children?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/11/16/are-vapes-being-targeted-to-young-children/) - Everyone is under the impression that smoking e-cigarettes is much safer than smoking cigarettes. - [Damini's artwork "blew the judges away"!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/11/15/daminis-artwork-blew-the-judges-away/) - Damini Datani's (class of 2023) artwork, 'Blue Takes Over’ was awarded the 2nd prize certificate. - [Brampton Appeal for Ukraine](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/05/11/brampton-appeal-for-ukraine/) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked the most terrible and tragic European war in our lifetime. - [From Premiership Rugby to Protecting the Planet: an interview with Claudia MacDonald](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/05/20/from-premiership-rugby-to-protecting-the-planet-an-interview-with-claudia-macdonald/) - On average, according to the ‘Women’s Sports Foundation’, girls have over 1 million fewer opportunities to play sports in secondary schools than boys. - [Why gender can never be simply defined](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/08/why-gender-can-never-be-simply-defined/) - You may be aware of the current, seemingly unending, debate surrounding gender. How many genders are there? - [Are You Going To Be Rich?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/24/are-you-going-to-be-rich/) - Have you ever wondered if success is in your future?If you’re like me, then you’ve thought about what the future has in store for you more than once - [What Constitutes Effective Environmental Activism?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/15/what-constitutes-effective-environmental-activism/) - COP27 was a major climate conference that took place this year in Sharm El-Sheikh, where delegates and private companies came together to discuss further actions against climate change following its progression and effect on the newer generations. - [Students explore the concept of sustainable 'Future Cities'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/11/students-explore-the-concept-of-sustainable-future-cities/) - Last term some of the AS student’s took part in a ‘Future Cities’ project where they considered what a sustainable city might look like and made prototypes of their designs using recycled materials and audio recorded their interpretations. - ["I'd definitely recommend Film Studies!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/25/id-definitely-recommend-film-studies/) - It wasn’t until I began the subject that I understood what really goes into the making of a good film. - [How Brampton's Young Enterprise is innovating life in lockdown](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/03/04/how-bramptons-young-enterprise-is-innovating-life-in-lockdown-in-our-community/) - Succeeding in the Young Enterprise competition is determined by the originality of the business. - [Why COVID-19 is a huge wake up call](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/03/05/why-covid-19-is-a-huge-wake-up-call/) - There is no doubt that COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our world. - [My passion for Muay Thai and why more girls should practise it](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/03/11/my-passion-for-muay-thai-and-why-more-girls-should-practise-it/) - A year ago today, I not only didn’t know about Covid-19, but I also didn't know what Muay Thai was. That was until I looked up types of karate on Google last September. - [Welcome back!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/03/15/welcome-back/) - We'd like to thank all the staff for their invaluable support and help with the lateral flow testing of all our students last week. - [Sponsor student who's running for Water Aid!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/03/29/sponsor-student-whos-running-for-water-aid/) - The Brampton College Charitable Trust has supported the charity, Water Aid, for many years now. - [The Immediate Need for Change within Society and Schools](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/04/12/the-immediate-need-for-change-within-society-and-schools/) - The past month has been tumultuous to say the least. - [PLEASE JOIN US NOW in raising £20,000 for the emergency ‘Oxygen for India’ appeal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/04/29/please-join-us-now-in-raising-20000-for-the-emergency-oxygen-for-india-appeal/) - PLEASE JOIN US NOW in raising £20,000 for the emergency ‘Oxygen for India’ appeal. - [My thoughts on grade assessments](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/04/03/my-thoughts-on-grade-assessments/) - Out of the crypts of the grey halls of Whitehall emerges a thin figured suited man, with an aroma of black coffee following him. - [Cheering for our student who makes Forbes '30 under 30' list!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/05/05/cheering-for-our-student-who-makes-forbes-30-under-30-list/) - We are exceptionally proud of Gaurika Singh whose achievements in the pool have seen her enter the prestigious 'Forbes 30 under 30 Asia' list for 2021. - [Capturing a moment of tension...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/05/12/capturing-a-moment-of-tension/) - My Sculptures are made from plaster, fabric and resin. They were made to be seen in an exhibition space where the viewer could observe them from all perspectives. - [Why we all need to get out into nature](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/05/19/why-we-all-need-to-get-out-into-nature/) - This morning, Brampton College welcomed back Jo Roberts, CEO of the Wilderness Foundation. - [Brampton's Geographers get out and about!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/05/13/bramptons-geographers-get-out-and-about/) - First year A level Geographers have been fortunate to enjoy two field trips during such an unusual year. - [Introducing 'Zed Writes'...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/05/18/introducing-zed-writes/) - Hi, I'm Zarlashta and an A level student at Brampton College. I'm passionate about learning all there is about Medicine and I'm channelling my energy into writing a monthly blog, Zed Writes. - [Students present their Extended Project Qualification](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/06/02/students-present-their-extended-project-qualification/) - Students studying an EPQ are presenting their projects this week. - [Holocaust survivor's talk: A stark reminder that we need to guard against prejudice and discrimination](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/06/09/holocaust-survivors-talk-a-stark-reminder-that-we-need-to-guard-against-prejudice-and-discrimination/) - On Friday 28th May students at Brampton College were extremely privileged to hear a Holocaust survivor, John Dobai, talk about his experiences during WW2. - [A beautiful array of artwork at our students' annual art exhibition](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/06/23/a-beautiful-array-of-artwork-at-our-students-annual-art-exhibition/) - This year’s Art and Photography students held their end of year exhibition yesterday evening, presenting the work they’ve been making over the course of the year. - [Twins achieve 8 A*s between them!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/08/16/twins-achieve-8-as-between-them/) - Students at Brampton College last week were overjoyed with their outstanding A level results. - [Our Brampton student, an Olympic swimmer: 'The support and understanding Brampton has provided me is invaluable'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/06/16/our-brampton-student-an-olympic-swimmer-the-support-and-understanding-brampton-has-provided-me-is-invaluable/) - My name is Gaurika Singh and I am a final year A level student at Brampton College. I will be going to Tufts University in Boston, USA, come this autumn to pursue my further education. - [Brampton alumni talk to our students about university life](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/06/24/brampton-alumni-talk-to-our-students-about-university-life/) - As part of this week's busy programme of UCAS events, we welcomed back a group of past students who came to talk about all things 'university'. - [100% A*/A grades achieved in A level Computer Science](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/08/17/100-a-a-grades-achieved-in-a-level-computer-science/) - The nine A level students studying Computer Science at Brampton College this year all achieved an amazing A*/A grade. - [Disappointing A level grades do not mean the end](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/08/25/disappointing-a-level-grades-do-not-mean-the-end/) - We meet so many students every year who have received disappointing A level grades and don't achieve their first choice university place. - [Antibiotic resistance - our student tells us all about it](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/08/26/antibiotic-resistance-our-student-tells-us-all-about-it/) - Our student and budding physician, Zarlashta, has been busy this summer writing a blog on antibiotic resistance in her Zed Writes publication. - [Teachers at Brampton "have really ignited my love for my subjects"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/09/08/teachers-at-brampton-have-really-ignited-my-love-for-my-subjects/) - Victoria Caplin, student, who achieved A*A*A* and a place at the University of Birmingham to read Biomedical Science, tells us why she's thankful to Brampton... - ["Not All Men", But All Women](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/10/17/not-all-men-but-all-women/) - Have you ever felt your heart beat so violently that a faint taste of blood fills your mouth, simply because you notice a stranger walking the same route? - [It's not too late to change schools....](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/09/08/its-not-too-late-to-change-schools/) - Student, Maddy Deal moved from her old school to join Brampton College, with absolutely no regrets. - [Brampton's Buzzing Freshers' Fair!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/09/09/bramptons-buzzing-freshers-fair/) - This afternoon saw the college's first Freshers' Fair take place, where new students were introduced to the wide range of extra and co-curricular activities that the college has on offer this year. - [Does everyone need an opinion?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/11/04/does-everyone-need-an-opinion/) - I don’t take politics as an A level and I don’t really discuss politics with anyone, especially not with my friends. - [Stop the Spread (of Stigma)](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/11/10/stop-the-spread-of-stigma/) - On November 2nd, 2021, the American Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) announced that they were planning to commence human trials for a treatment, and potential cure, for HIV, which they have considered to be “groundbreaking. - [New equipment arrives in Nepal school supported by the Brampton Charitable Trust!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/11/24/new-equipment-arrives-in-nepal-school-supported-by-the-brampton-charitable-trust/) - The Brampton Charitable Trust has supported Chance for Nepal since Bernard's visit to Nepal in 2018. - [Could it really come without ribbons, tags, packages, boxes and bags?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/01/05/could-it-really-come-without-ribbons-tags-packages-boxes-and-bags/) - These shorter winter days of the Christmas season have sped by, leaving a wave of left-overs, empty champagne bottles and, of course, unwanted gifts. - [“Bullying Is Never OK, Except…”](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/12/15/bullying-is-never-ok-except/) - There was an incredible air of shock in the room, clouding the story of Felix Alexander’s tragic suicide, following his experience as a victim of over a decade of bullying - [Brampton College to chair a panel interview with environmental charities](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/24/brampton-college-to-chair-a-panel-interview-with-environmental-charities/) - “Only 3% of total philanthropic giving goes to environmental causes”; Perhaps an unexpected figure given the widespread acknowledgement that we are in a climate crisis. - [My Experience of Putin’s War on Ukraine — Olesia Kharyk, student](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/24/my-experience-of-putins-war-on-ukraine-olesia-kharyk-student/) - It was odd, winter thought, that the flowers should dareLift their delicate heads from the snow to the air - [What Makes a Woman?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/07/what-makes-a-woman/) - In a recent article, I talked about the (not so) difficult question of gender, and that, in spite of how modern we believe our society is, there are still so many who believe they must conform to archaic gender binaries and roles. - [How the People Change the Designer](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/13/how-the-people-change-the-designer/) - “Fashion bros” are a lot of things. Misogynistic, slightly delusional, and if you meet the right ones, actually fashionable. They’re also influential. - [The Misogyny Behind Fast Fashion](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/11/the-misogyny-behind-fast-fashion/) - We’ve all fallen victim to the Fashion world. It’s an embarrassing, uncomfortable thought, I know. - [Please help us raise funds for Ukraine](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/02/01/please-help-us-raise-funds-for-ukraine/) - Last week, all our lower sixth students attended our Ukraine event as part of the college’s campaign to raise awareness of the war in Ukraine and the ongoing suffering of the Ukrainian people. - [Let the Education Begin](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/02/02/let-the-education-begin/) - It is undeniable that the aftermath of the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard brought nationwide awareness to the ever more prevalent problem of violence against women and girls. - [The Gentrification of Puerto Rico ](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/01/the-gentrification-of-puerto-rico/) - Puerto Rico has always been a part of my childhood. My grandma was born and raised there, with many stories to tell, and my mother would stay there every summer with her cousins. - ["Brampton's English Department blew me away"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/15/bramptons-english-department-blew-me-away/) - Last year 75% of our students studying English Literature achieved a grade A*/A in - an incredible result! Michal Bassalian, one of our students who studied English Literature last year, tells us why she flourished in the subject. - [The Alarming Impact of Andrew Tate in Schools](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/23/the-alarming-impact-of-andrew-tate-in-schools/) - In my mind, there are some people that will never deserve sympathy.In my mind, there are some people that will never deserve sympathy. I know it seems hypocritical, spending so much time advocating for universal love, kindness and respect, and then being so conditional in practice. So, to be more precise, I don’t believe that anyone who has ever amplified any form of hate should then - [Being Queer in the UAE](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/29/being-queer-in-the-uae/) - I asked her whether she would ever come out to her friends in school she told me: “never". - [The American Paradox: So Pro-Life That They’re Pro-Death](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/07/06/the-american-paradox-so-pro-life-that-theyre-pro-death/) - When I returned home in the afternoon of Friday 24th June, I noticed that, for the first time in a long time, my family were completely quiet. - [It's a year since Roe vs Wade was overturned, since then what are the implemented effects today?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/12/its-a-year-since-roe-vs-wade-was-overturned-since-then-what-are-the-implemented-effects-today/) - Roe vs Wade is the name of a lawsuit that led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decison to establish abortion as legal in 1973. - [University Offers 2023](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/30/university-offers-2023/) - Testament to the dedication and determination of our Brampton College students, we are delighted to share that many are holding incredible offers from various prestigious universities. - [Everything you should know about the Willow Project](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/22/everything-you-should-know-about-the-willow-project/) - The Willow Project is a proposed plan for oil production, for an oil company called ConocoPhillips where a 23 million-acre area of land in Alaska, the largest area of undisturbed land in the US, will be sold for oil drilling. - [Black issues are not something to play Devil’s advocate with](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/29/black-issues-are-not-something-to-play-devils-advocate-with/) - Devil’s advocate (noun) — A person who expresses a controversial opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of opposing arguments. - [Thomas tells us why studying language at A level is a long term advantage!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/09/20/thomas-tells-us-why-studying-language-at-a-level-is-a-long-term-advantage/) - Thomas Rassmussen achieved an A* in his German A level and tells us how Brampton College helped him. - [63.2% of Brampton students achieved at least one A or A* grade in A level compared to 47.4% in other independent schools](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/09/12/63-of-brampton-students-achieved-at-least-one-a-or-a-grade-in-a-level-compared-to-47-4-in-other-independent-schools/) - A level results 2023: 63.2% of Brampton students achieved at least one A or A* grade in A level. - [The American Feminist wave behind 'The Handmaid's Tale'](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/01/11/the-american-feminist-wave-behind-the-handmaids-tale/) - Last term, A level English Literature students were privileged enough to receive a talk from Sociology teacher Nicole, on the feminist rights movements of the 1960s to 1980s. - [This is a Kale to Action: Go Vegan — the Planet Will Say, “Thanks a Melon!”](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/01/19/this-is-a-kale-to-action-go-vegan-the-planet-will-say-thanks-a-melon/) - The arrival of 2022 still hasn't quite sunk in just yet, but with the new year comes new hopes, new achievements, and yet another ever-so-gloomy January, which we spend trying to right all wrongs of the last year. - [Why New Year’s Resolutions Are Getting A Little Old](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/01/27/why-new-years-resolutions-are-getting-a-little-old/) - I broke my New Year’s resolution roughly 36 hours after I made it. - [An update from our partner school in Nepal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/02/02/an-update-from-our-partner-school-in-nepal/) - We are delighted to share an update on progress at our partner school , the Nima Academy. - [Why I was fascinated by Sarah Hart’s lecture on Fibonacci number and the Golden ratio](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/02/09/why-i-was-fascinated-by-sarah-harts-lecture-on-fibonacci-number-and-the-golden-ratio/) - Fortunately, just two weeks ago before Sarah Hart's lecture I was guided to derive the formula for nth Fibonacci term by my Further Maths teacher, Imran Imam. - [Your God Did Not Teach Love Through Hate](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/02/24/your-god-did-not-teach-love-through-hate/) - On 6th January 2022, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that, after a seven-year battle between Gareth Lee and a Belfast bakery, over a case of homophobic discrimination, this case was “inadmissible”. - [Will the Russo-Ukrainian war end with global conflict?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/03/01/will-the-russo-ukrainian-end-with-global-conflict/) - In 2008, Ukraine applied for a NATO membership. Subsequently, President Putin spoke out against Ukraine's membership in NATO stating that membership is prohibited under the updated Brezhnev Doctrine. - [Brampton College ski trip 2022](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/03/02/brampton-college-ski-trip-2022/) - It is all about the adrenaline rush. It's such an amazing feeling. - [Floating in Chaos](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/03/23/floating-in-chaos/) - I stand captain of my ship with my crew dependent on me. The Prince; broken. The old man with a leaden tongue. - [Moving to Brampton College was the best decision I’ve ever made!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/03/31/moving-to-brampton-college-was-the-best-decision-ive-ever-made/) - When I first joined Brampton College, I had little to no confidence in my academics. - [An interview with the Principal: Fighting Climate Change](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/04/20/an-interview-with-the-principal-fighting-climate-change/) - I’m a student at Brampton College and sit on the Green Committee. - [When Will We Abandon ‘The Pursuit of Slappyness’?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/04/20/when-will-we-abandon-the-pursuit-of-slappyness/) - It seems that, once again, the world is divided. - [GASP Medics talk: how the healthcare sector can help fight climate change](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/04/27/gasp-medics-talk-how-the-healthcare-sector-can-help-fight-climate-change/) - We were pleased to welcome representatives of GASP Medics to Brampton at the end of last term. - [It's exam season, but why sleep is so important?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/05/04/its-exam-season-but-why-sleep-is-so-important/) - Hi everyone! This article is a part of my wellbeing blog. Last time I addressed the importance of exercise, and the benefits you can gain from regularly keeping fit. - ['The Face Within': an Art student shares their story and ambitions](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/05/11/the-face-within-an-art-student-shares-their-story-and-ambitions/) - Art has always been a great passion of mine and the opportunities that Brampton provides are vast. - [Join us at our annual Open Evening and Art Exhibition](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/05/18/join-us-at-our-annual-open-evening-and-art-exhibition/) - We're delighted to announce that our annual Open Evening and Art Exhibition will be on the 23rd June, 6.30-8.30pm. - [THE BRAMPTON BIKE REPAIR WORKSHOP IS LAUNCHED!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/06/22/the-brampton-bike-repair-workshop-is-launched/) - Active transport has a myriad of benefits, including improved mental and physical health, and reduced congestion and pollution. - [Memories of the Holocaust: Zigi Shipper](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/05/25/memories-of-the-holocaust-zigi-shipper/) - I felt privileged to be among the audience last week to hear the deeply moving, emotional and powerful testimony of Holocaust survivor Zigi Shipper. - [New for this year: Robotics Club!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/06/15/robotics-club/) - Computer programming is an exciting and creative experience. It becomes a more satisfying experience if you can see the outcome of your design and program in the physical world. - [Medical Forum: The start of a new chapter](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/06/22/medical-forum-the-start-of-a-new-chapter/) - The first Medical Forum session began with a timeline to mark the milestones for medical or dental school applications. - [Engineering in practice!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/07/06/engineering-in-practice/) - Engineers represent everyday problems mathematically and choose the most logical and practical way to solve them. - ["Brampton has met my expectations 1000%!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/08/24/brampton-has-met-my-expectations-1000/) - I’ve just got A*AA results! I’m doing a gap year then off to Birmingham to study Politics. I’m the fourth sibling to come to Brampton so I knew it was the most amazing college. - ["I've improved my grade from a C to an A"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/08/24/ive-improved-my-grade-from-a-c-to-an-a/) - I’ve got my first choice place at Bristol to study Accounting and Finance. I came here to retake Chemistry and improved my grade from a C to an A. I’ve got my first choice place at Bristol to study Accounting and Finance. I came here to retake Chemistry and improved my grade from a C to an A. Brampton has supported me so much, they gave us so much material and content, and the tutorials were so helpful. I want to say thank you - [The Elek family celebrate the results of their fourth child who studied at Brampton!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/09/21/the-elek-family-celebrate-the-results-of-their-fourth-child-who-studied-at-brampton/) - "We started Brampton nine years ago with our eldest daughter Stephanie, who after one year of sixth form at her school felt a change at this stage would be beneficial. - ["I'm off to study Medicine!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/08/24/im-off-to-study-medicine/) - It’s such a weird feeling, I’m off to Bristol University to study Medicine! I’ve had an amazing year here. - ["She really has flourished here."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/08/24/6360/) - We came here following a family friend’s recommendation. They had a daughter who was similar to Amelia, who hadn’t achieved particularly well at high school and GCSE. - [I’ve just completed a retake course and have achieved two grades higher than my last school!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/08/25/ive-just-completed-a-retake-course-and-have-achieved-two-grades-higher-than-my-last-school/) - I’ve just completed a retake course and have achieved two grades higher than my last school! I needed an A in Chemistry to get into Manchester for Medicine and I’ve gone from a B to an A*! - [Brampton has shown me I can achieve whatever I put my mind to!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/08/25/brampton-has-shown-me-i-can-achieve-whatever-i-put-my-mind-to/) - I got 3 A*s!!! I’m in shock still, I wasn’t expecting this. I came here lacking confidence – I was quite average at my old school. - ["Brampton will always have a special place in my heart"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/09/22/brampton-will-always-have-a-special-place-in-my-heart/) - Dear Bernard (Principal), Thank you so much for having me at Brampton. Being at the college has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I feel truly privileged to have been part of the community, with so much support from the wonderful staff. - [Top Cardiologist reminisces about the college being "one of the best experiences of my life"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/10/12/top-cardiologist-reminisces-about-the-college-being-one-of-the-best-experiences-of-my-life/) - I am Seema Elkhider from Sudan. We moved to the UK when I was 14 as the education system in Sudan had changed drastically and my parents wanted to ensure we received a good education. - [Inspired in Venice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/16/inspired-in-venice/) - The Venice trip always provides a fantastic experience for both staff and students. The combination of seeing the Biennale against the stunning backdrop of Venice is magical. - [Women, Life, Freedom — زن زندگی آزادی](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/17/women-life-freedom-زن-زندگی-آزادی/) - ‘To put yourself in someone else’s shoes. ’As silly as this may sound, the shoes I always envisioned in this saying were Dorothy’s iconic shining red heels. - [Pathway to the Stars](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/22/pathway-to-the-stars/) - Mae Jemison is a massively influential woman. Being the first Black woman in space should make her widely known, but her story and achievements have sadly only reached a small audience. - [Venice Street Photography](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/11/22/venice-street-photography/) - I am really glad that I got a chance to go to the Venice Biennale with the college. We had a wonderful time there and I learnt a lot from the mind-blowing exhibitions. - [Brampton hosts Environmental Panel with Client Earth and Greenpeace](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/13/brampton-hosts-environmental-panel-with-client-earth-and-greenpeace/) - Last week Robin and Antonia (AS students) chaired a panel interview with Sebastien Menthon from Client Earth and Jasbir Singh from Greenpeace, two leading environmental charities. - [Thank you for helping our daughter achieve her best](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/07/6608/) - My daughter is a very clever girl, diligent and bright. However, she didn't get great grades in her mock GCSEs and then the pandemic disrupted her studies even further. - [‘Revive’ — From Dust to Jewels](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/13/revive-from-dust-to-jewels/) - This year, Brampton’s Young Enterprise has decided to produce decorations and jewellery from recycled material. - [Creativity flourishes at the 'Write Here' workshop](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/15/creativity-flourishes-at-the-write-here-workshop/) - On Thursday 8th December, the English department took all the GCSE Language students to the British Library to take part in the ‘Write Here’ creative writing workshop. - [Science Research Club launched in Brampton!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/12/15/science-research-club-launched-in-brampton/) - Hi, I’m Zahra and I started and run the Science Research Club here at Brampton College alongside my peer, Madina. - [I’ve gone from a B to an A*!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/16/rhys-connor-ive-just-completed-a-retake-course-and-have-achieved-two-grades-higher-than-my-last-school-i-needed-an-a-in-chemistry-to-get-into-manchester-for-medicine-and-ive-gone-fr/) - I’ve just completed a retake course and have achieved two grades higher than my last school. I needed an A in Chemistry to get into Manchester for Medicine and I’ve gone from a B to an A*! - [Because home is everything...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/19/because-home-is-everything/) - Brampton has a longstanding history of helping a multitude of charities, from WWF to Greenpeace to Young Minds, which has inspired Brampton pupils to also take action of their own. - ["I want to thank you for believing in my daughter"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/01/26/i-want-to-thank-you-for-believing-in-my-daughter/) - What a lovely note from one of our parents to the Principal! This is what it's all about: investing time to properly understand the needs of each of our students; - ["LAMDA has transformed my communication skills and made me a more confident student!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/02/02/lamda-has-transformed-my-communication-skills-and-made-me-a-more-confident-student/) - Brampton has recently introduced the opportunity for students to take a LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) qualification as part of its ever-evolving list of extra-curricular activities. - [Art students welcomed back!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/02/23/art-students-welcomed-back/) - Thanks to a couple of our former students for coming into the college to talk to the lower sixth about being on an Art Foundation. - [Students from the Medical Forum visit the Urgent Care Ward!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/01/students-from-the-medical-forum-visit-the-urgent-care-ward/) - Yesterday, students from our Medical Forum were invited to University College Hospital, London to visit the Urgent Care Ward and to see the back of an ambulance! - [Making memories on the Brampton ski trip!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/15/making-memories-on-the-brampton-ski-trip/) - Santa Caterina, Italy - Ski Trip - February 2023 Skiing on the most beautiful mountains Italy has to offer. - [Geographers explore inner-city life](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/03/23/geographers-explore-inner-city-life/) - A mix of A1 and AS students visited Stratford to support their A level Geography course. - [Brampton's Young Enterprise team are winners of the North London Innovation Award!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/05/17/well-done-to-our-young-enterprise-team-winners-of-the-north-london-innovation-award/) - Congratulations to our YE team, Revive - AKA Shuli, Pranav, Shriya, Ella, Valentina and Lara. Their green idea to sell recycled jewellery really impressed the judges. - [Retake student achieves her place at medical school!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/23/retake-student-achieves-her-place-at-medical-school/) - One of our A level retake students, Maria, has achieved her dream of securing a place to study Medicine at University. - [Join us at our annual Art and Photography exhibition!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/05/24/join-us-at-our-annual-art-and-photography-exhibition/) - Thursday 22nd June, 6.30-8.30pm, Drinks and CanapésRSVP by 8th June to events@bramptoncollege.com - [Working with Dental Aid and Bright Bites](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/06/21/working-with-dentalaid-and-brightbites/) - The charity works with young adults to present presentations to younger children, about the importance of oral hygiene as well as how you can ensure you are properly taking care of your teeth! - [Stunning GCSE results for Brampton students!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/24/stunning-gcse-results-for-brampton-students/) - Huge congratulations to our GCSE students today who achieved outstanding results.73.3% of grades achieved are 9-7 (A*/A) which smashes the national average of 21.6%! - [For any potential retake students out there: "I'd have no hesitation recommending Brampton"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/24/for-any-potential-retake-students-out-there-id-have-no-hesitation-recommending-brampton/) - Congratulations to Julien, who resat his A levels to achieve a place at Nottingham to read Economics! - ["Definitely, without a doubt, come to Brampton!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/24/definitely-without-a-doubt-come-to-brampton/) - Kara achieved a hat-trick of As and is off to study Medicine! Here she tells us how Brampton helped her achieve her goals. - [One of our students, Deep Patel, tells us how at Brampton "they are the best teachers on the planet!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/24/one-of-our-students-deep-patel-tells-us-how-at-brampton-they-are-the-best-teachers-on-the-planet/) - "I achieved A* Economics, A in Chemistry and A in Biology – I’m feeling relieved I’ve got the grades to apply for Dentistry after I take my gap year - ["You get a feeling every single day you come into school that you are valued and cared about."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/24/you-get-a-feeling-every-single-day-you-come-into-school-that-you-are-valued-and-cared-about/) - Sarah Clif has achieved stunning results in her A levels. Here she tells us why being at Brampton is about more than just studying... - [Mechel achieved A*AAA and tells us how "the whole experience has been brilliant!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/24/mechel-achieved-aaaa-and-tells-us-how-the-whole-experience-has-been-brilliant/) - "I’m so pleased with my results – I achieved A*AAA in Geography, English, Photography and Economics. - ["I know it’s nerve-wracking to move school, but it is 100% worth it"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/30/i-know-its-nerve-wracking-to-move-school-but-it-is-100-worth-it/) - A level student, Yael Katz, tells us her story here and how Brampton helped her achieve her goals.. - ["Without this support, I wouldn’t be going on to study Medicine."](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/30/without-this-support-i-wouldnt-be-going-on-to-study-medicine/) - Elijah Stark tells us about his journey at Brampton College. We wish him the best of luck with his studies abroad! - [International student, Junhao says "For any international students thinking about coming to Brampton, feel very confident that it’s the right decision!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/31/international-student-junhao-says-for-any-international-students-thinking-about-coming-to-brampton-feel-very-confident-that-its-the-right-decision/) - International student, Junhao Yang, tells us why he chose to come to Brampton College. We wish him the best of luck as he progresses on to the London School of Economics. - ["I have so many more life skills now and money can’t buy things like that!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/08/31/i-have-so-many-more-life-skills-now-and-money-cant-buy-things-like-that/) - Anaya Gilligan tells us why Brampton has helped her both academically but also personally...."I’ve got into UCL – I’m thrilled and couldn’t be happier! - [Are you ready...to excel at languages?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2023/09/07/are-you-ready-to-excel-at-languages/) - Brampton College offers a wide range of modern languages; German, French, Spanish, Italian, Modern Hebrew and Mandarin. - [](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2022/02/09/5920/) - Hi everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Imaan, and I’m a second year A level student here at Brampton. Over the last few years I’ve found a passion in advocating good mental health, and so I’ve decided to start a blog on ways we can all improve our wellbeing. - [How small acts of kindness can make a huge difference](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/12/18/how-small-acts-of-kindness-make-all-the-difference/) - A key scene in the teenage film ‘Mean Girls’ is when Damien walks in dressed up as Santa and gives out candy canes. Glen Coco receives up to 4 candy canes , hence the famous line line ‘ Four for Glen Coco, you go Glen Coco!’. Mean Girls has been a major part of childhood not - [An inspiring day for our prospective Medical students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/12/04/an-inspiring-day-for-our-prospective-medical-students/) - Brampton College is proud of it’s reputation in placing students in Medical Schools in the UK. Last year, no fewer than 16 of our students were able to take up places at their chosen universities to study medicine or dentistry. Students who apply to read medicine or dentistry at Brampton are automatically enrolled to be - [Brampton Bumper Book of Summer Fun](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/06/08/bumper/) - [Quarantine Photography: A-Level Photography projects carried out since the start of lock-down](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/05/27/quarantine-photography-photography-a2-projects-carried-out-since-the-start-of-lock-down/) - Introduction by Ben Arkus (AS student) Hello there quarantine restricted staff members/students of Brampton College! As I overburdened readers of this blog recently with my thoughts, I have decided to turn my attention to other student's thoughts about the virus and their experience of isolation. Not through words though, but the medium of photography. Pictures - [My memories of the slopes...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/03/19/my-memories-of-the-slopes/) - On the 15th February, eleven of us from the lower sixth, accompanied by Anu and Nick (staff from Brampton), set off to Folgaria. - [Crowds gathered to view our students' artwork in the Interim Show last week](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/03/03/crowds-gathered-to-view-our-students-artwork-in-the-interim-show-last-week/) - Our annual Interim Art and Photography Show last week was a great success. - [Writer and entrepreneur, Dr Yaron Brook tells Brampton students why contemporary life is "great"!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/02/25/writer-and-entrepreneur-dr-yaron-brook-tells-brampton-students-why-contemporary-life-is-great/) - On Thursday 13 February, the College had the honour of welcoming Israeli-American entrepreneur. - [On top of the World!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/02/12/on-top-of-the-world/) - Today is was an honour to hear from Mollie Hughes – the youngest person to climb both sides of Mount Everest. - [Why we all need to strengthen our muscle of attention!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/02/11/why-we-all-need-to-strengthen-our-muscle-of-attention/) - Last week, Mindfulness practitioner, Lenora Fitzpatrick, gave an enlightening talk to parents. - [Jolly festivities to raise money for charity](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/17/jolly-festivities-to-raise-money-for-charity/) - Today students celebrated the (fast-approaching) end of term by wearing festive pyjamas or jumpers. - [My plans to ace it on the tennis court and in my A level exams!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/17/my-plans-to-ace-it-on-the-tennis-court-and-in-my-a-level-exams/) - I started playing tennis in my home country, Serbia, when I was seven years old. - [Brampton's Golden Girl!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/11/bramptons-golden-girl/) - A level student Gaurika Singh is taking a break from her studies to swim for her country in the South Asian Games. - [Art and Photography students inspired in Venice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/28/art-and-photography-students-inspired-in-venice/) - My favourite aspect of the 2019 art and photography Venice trip was making new friends. - [Mindfulness course launched for Brampton staff and students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/06/mindfulness-course-launched-for-brampton-staff-and-students/) - Last week, Brampton launched a six week mindfulness course for both students and staff. - [Our day in the outdoor classroom](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/05/our-day-in-the-outdoor-classroom/) - On Tuesday 8th October we departed early for Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex. - [Scarily good treats served up for charity!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/10/31/scarily-good-treats-served-up-for-charity/) - The Brampton College Charity Committee are taking advantage of Halloween today and serving up some ghoulish-looking goods to raise money for the college's charity of the year. - [Plastic: why should we fear it? Updated: Dec 13, 2018](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/29/plastic-why-should-we-fear-it-updated-dec-13-2018/) - 12.7 million tonnes. To most, a figure that seems incomprehensible, abstract, a number that borders on alien. - [Isaac Curiel on his artwork](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/29/isaac-curiel-on-his-artwork/) - Isaac is taking his AS art during his first year at Brampton. - [NYC highlights](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/29/nyc-highlights/) - The few days that we spent in New York was a whirlwind of excitement. - [NYC art and photography trip](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/29/nyc-art-and-photography-trip/) - Brampton Art and Photography students take a big bite of the big apple/ - [Girls in STEM](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/23/girls-in-stem/) - We don’t tend to question how we can speak in to a little metal box on one side of the world. - [What’s its like to be dyslexic and the unexpected perks of my dyslexia](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/23/whats-its-like-to-be-dyslexic-and-the-unexpected-perks-of-my-dyslexia/) - When most people think of dyslexia, they think of seeing letters backwards or words jumbled up. - [From risk to resilience](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/10/16/from-risk-to-resilience/) - Around 1.25 million people in the UK are suffering from eating disorders. 1.25 million. - [Mental illness: what really is it?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/18/mental-illness-what-really-is-it/) - Maybe you associate mental illness with words like psycho or crazy. - [Brampton's charity 2018/2019](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/12/12/bramptons-charity-2018-2019/) - Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is a community-based hospice service providing support for children. - [Elisheva on her artwork](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/12/14/elisheva-on-her-artwork/) - For the project titled ‘Space’, I have chosen to look at repeated structures and reduce them down to their basic lines. - [Is veganism worth it?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/28/is-veganism-worth-it/) - No cheese, no steak, no eggs, no chicken nuggets… For many people, meat and dairy products would be very difficult to give up. - [Computer Science students benefit from new, top specification computers](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/10/15/computer-science-students-benefit-from-new-top-specification-computers/) - Our Computer Science department has recently been upgraded with the latest, top specification all-in-one computers. - [Raj Persaud shares the secret to success with Brampton students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/10/18/raj-persaud-shares-the-secret-to-success-with-brampton-students/) - To launch this year's programme of Inspire talks for our students, we welcomed Dr Raj Persaud. Raj is a consultant psychiatrist and broadcaster, well-known for raising public awareness of psychiatric and mental health issues in the media. He is also the author of several books, including ‘The Motivated Mind’, which explores the needs we all - [“Brampton gives new hope for dreams you hadn’t thought you could achieve.”](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/20/brampton-gives-new-hope-for-dreams-you-hadnt-thought-you-could-achieve/) - Congratulations to Isobelle Hawkins who has achieved A*A*A*AA and a place to read Psychology at the University of Bath. - [Brampton College featured on London Live TV channel](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/20/brampton-college-featured-on-london-live-tv-channel/) - On A level results day regional TV news channel, London Live. - [Team Brampton's Rainbow Run for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/06/24/team-bramptons-rainbow-run-for-noahs-ark-childrens-hospice/) - Charity Committee has been raising money all year for our nominated charity of the year, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. - [A hugely successful Open Evening and Art Exhibition!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/06/24/a-hugely-successful-open-evening-and-art-exhibition/) - Last Thursday we hosted our annual Open Evening and Art & Photography Exhibition. - [What Careers Can an Art A Level Lead to?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/05/28/what-careers-can-an-art-a-level-lead-to/) - Having an A level in a creative subject is an essential starting point for students. - [Stress-busting pups at Brampton!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/05/08/stress-busting-pups-at-brampton/) - Students at Brampton are enjoying cuddles with the Principal’s dogs today! - [Taking ownership of failure could be the key to students’ success, said Dr Raj Persaud at his recent talk to Brampton parents](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/03/31/taking-ownership-of-failure-could-be-the-key-to-students-success-said-dr-raj-persaud-at-his-recent-talk-to-brampton-parents/) - Dr Raj Persaud is a consultant psychiatrist and broadcaster, well-known for raising public awareness of psychiatric and mental health issues in the media. - [5 Time Management Tips for Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/03/15/5-time-management-tips-for-students/) - Managing your time well is an essential skill in successful study. - [Chinese New Year Celebration](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/02/12/chinese-new-year-celebration/) - The international students celebrated the Chinese New Year together with some of the staff at The Real Beijing restaurant in Hendon. - [Royal Academy of Arts Life Drawing Class](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/02/12/royal-academy-of-arts-life-drawing-class/) - On Thursday February 7th, A level Art students had the opportunity to take part in a day-long life drawing workshop. - [Proactive Parenting talk by Mandy Saligari](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/31/proactive-parenting-talk-by-mandy-saligari/) - Mandy is a parenting, relationship and addiction expert, and the founder and clinical director of Charter, Harley Street. - [Brampton Marks Holocaust Memorial Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/25/holocaust-memorial-day/) - Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 falls on Sunday 27th January. - [Brampton College hosts an evening with Anthony Julius and Jonathan Goldstein on ‘Anti-Semitism: a current perspective’](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/17/brampton-college-hosts-an-evening-with-anthony-julius-and-jonathan-goldstein-on-anti-semitism-a-current-perspective/) - On Monday night we were delighted to host an important talk on ‘Anti –Semitism: a current perspective’. - [In Conversation with Anthony Julius & Jonathan Goldstein](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/10/in-conversation-with-anthony-julius-jonathan-goldstein/) - Anthony Julius is a renowned lawyer and Deputy Chairman of Mishcon de Reya. - [The real cost of mobile phone usage](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/06/the-real-cost-of-mobile-phone-usage/) - Ian Williamson, child and adolescent psychologist, explains to Brampton College parents why they should restrict their child’s use of mobile phones. - [Chinese New Year 2014](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/02/02/chinese-new-year-2014/) - To celebrate the Chinese New Year, some of Brampton's staff joined our Chinese students for an evening in China Town. - [2013 League Tables Published](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/02/03/2013-league-tables-published/) - A level results in London put Brampton top of the table. - [February Awards Assembly](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/02/23/february-awards-assembly-2014/) - Vice Principals Joy Mason and Mike Wheeldon were delighted to recognise the achievements of Brampton. - [Economics Talk from Ian Morley](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/03/30/economics-talk-from-ian-morley-2014/) - In a break from the norm of the class environment, Brampton College Economics students were addressed once again by Ian Morley. - [100 Painters of Tomorrow](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/10/05/100-painters-of-tomorrow/) - Brampton College congratulates Hannah Hewetson, Head of Art, who has been chosen to be included in ‘100 Painters of Tomorrow'. - [Summer 2014 Newsletter](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/08/06/summer-2014-newsletter/) - Click to read the Summer 2014 news. - [Open Evening](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/06/17/open-evening-2014/) - Thank you to Hannah, Javier and all our talented students for an amazing Art & Photography exhibition. - [Congratulations to our A level Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/11/14/congratulations-to-our-a-level-students-2014/) - 14 11 2014 A level Exam Results 2014 A*A 51% National average 26% A*AB 86% - [Senior Maths Challange](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/11/07/senior-maths-challenge-2014/) - Congratulations to all the students who took part in the Senior Maths Challenge. - [Charity Bake Sale](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/10/14/charity-bake-sale-2014/) - The first event organised by the 17 members of Brampton College’s Charity Committee was a great success. - [Brampton College tops League Tables AGAIN!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/01/29/brampton-college-tops-league-tables-again/) - We’re delighted to announce that Brampton College is the No. 1 Sixth Form College in London. - [WaterAid](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/11/21/wateraid/) - Sandy, a volunteer from WaterAid came to speak to our A level students last week. - [Biology Students Visit Reading University](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/09/biology-students-visit-reading-university/) - All of the final year Biology students attended the National Centre for Biotechnology. - [DfE recognises students' outstanding improvement from GCSE to A level](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/02/10/dfe-recognises-students-outstanding-improvement-from-gcse-to-a-level/) - The Department for Education measures how much progress students have made from GCSE to A level. - [Geography Investigations](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/10/geography-investigations/) - Brampton’s A level Geography student have had a busy term! - [WE Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/11/we-day/) - We Day is the movement that empowers a generation of young citizens through an inspirational event. - [A2 Student Awards](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/12/a2-student-awards/) - Yesterday, we were delighted to recognise the achievements of Brampton students. - [GCSE Theatre Visit](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/19/gcse-theatre-visit-2015/) - CSE English students were lucky enough to see a production of A View from the Bridge. - [Spring 2015 Newsletter](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/04/14/spring-2015-newsletter/) - Click to read our full newsletter here. - [Spread The Light](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/19/spread-the-light/) - This morning six of our keen scientists were invited to The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee. - [Fantastic fund raising for the Nepal Earthquake Appeal](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/05/fantastic-fund-raising-for-the-nepal-earthquake-appeal/) - Brampton Charity Committee ran a Bake Sale in aid of the Nepal Earthquake Disaster Appeal. - [Congratulations to Kerry](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/04/congratulations-to-kerry/) - Our congratulations go to Kerry Pearson, one of the chemistry teachers at Brampton College. - [Chemistry Olympiad Success](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/04/28/chemistry-olympiad-success/) - Thirteen students entered the International Chemistry Olympiad. - [Brampton students holding top university places](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/10/brampton-students-holding-top-university-places-2015/) - Brampton College continually secure places for the most competitive courses at top universities and this year is no different - [Good Luck](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/14/good-luck-2015/) - Good luck to all our Scientists and Mathematicians who have started their A level exams. - [A Busy End of Term](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/06/22/a-busy-end-of-term/) - Our AS students have had a busy few weeks. - [Summer 2015 Newsletter](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/08/11/summer-2015-newsletter/) - The latest newsletter for the summer. - [University Entrance 2015](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/08/25/university-entrance-2015/) - Brampton continues placing students at the top universities, predominantly Russell Group institutions, for the most competitive courses. - [Congratulations to our GCSE students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/08/23/congratulations-to-our-gcse-students-2015/) - In addition to the A level courses we run at Brampton College there is a small, but successful group of one year GCSE students. - [Brampton College celebrates A level results](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/08/26/brampton-college-celebrates-a-level-results-2015/) - Brampton College is celebrating A level success with 46% of grades achieved being A* or As. - [Sociology Speaker](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/09/16/sociology-speaker-2015/) - On Thursday, 10th September, Naomi Ebanks visited Brampton College to deliver a talk. - [Talk on Medical Research](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/09/16/talk-on-medical-research-2015/) - Brampton College alumni, Benji Rosen, went on to medical school in London. - [A Busy Start of Term](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/10/04/a-busy-start-of-term/) - At Brampton College we have had a busy and productive start to the new academic year. - [GCSE Students learn about Law](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/11/10/gcse-students-learn-about-law/) - GCSE students have been learning about Law in the PHSE clasess over the last weeks. - [Half Term Trip to New York](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/11/12/half-term-trip-to-new-york-2015/) - I feel visiting as an art and photography student was a completely different experience. - [Visit by Maajid Nawaz](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/11/18/visit-by-maajid-nawaz-2015/) - The Founding Chairman of Quilliam, has talked to an audience of students, parents and teachers of Brampton College. - [Economics Society Launched](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/02/26/economics-society-launched/) - The initial meeting of the Economics Society was held on Wednesday. - [Changes to the GCSE English Literature Syllabus](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/05/31/changes-to-the-gcse-english-literature-syllabus/) - There has been much conversation and speculation in the press - [The Successful Student](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/05/31/the-successful-student/) - I was intrigued by the blog by Gretchen Gavett When We Learn From failure. - [Disappointed with your A level results?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/06/29/disappointed-with-your-a-level-results/) - In August we will join with many of our students who are celebrating their success in the A level examinations and confirming their place at University. - [The implication of unconditional A level offers](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/06/14/the-implication-of-unconditional-a-level-offers/) - Competition for universities to attract strong candidates is fierce. - [Brampton College Encourages Our Students To Read For Pleasure](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/06/02/brampton-college-encourages-our-students-to-read-for-pleasure/) - Further to the article on reading for pleasure in today's Guardian. - [Is testing Useful?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/08/11/is-testing-useful/) - There has been a lot written about the role of examinations and how they are used. - [GCSE English Results Buck National Trends](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/08/20/gcse-english-results-buck-national-trends/) - Students at Brampton College studying GCSE English Language and Literature were delighted with their results. - [Best Ever A level Sociology Results!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/08/13/best-ever-a-level-sociology-results/) - • 5 students achieved A*/A after only 1 year of study • A*/A percentage of 91% • 100% A*/A grades for Brampton’s 2 year Sociology students • - [Facilitating Subjects](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/09/29/facilitating-subjects/) - The classification of ‘facilitating’ subjects has gained prominence in recent years. - [Self-Esteem Workshops](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/10/14/self-esteem-workshops/) - We are pleased Kate Bellamy is coming to speak to our AS and GCSE students on Wednesday 22nd October 2014. - [Planning for Exams](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/16/planning-for-exams/) - Bernard Canetti, the Principal, spoke to our AS students today to make sure that they understood the importance of their AS examinations. - [A level Reforms](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/03/02/a-level-reforms/) - As you may be aware, the Government has introduced a fundamental change to the A level curriculum. - [No Advice or Bad Advice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/04/15/no-advice-or-bad-advice/) - In April 2014 the Government produced a document called ‘Careers Guidance and Inspiration in Schools. - [From Me to We](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/04/13/from-me-to-we/) - Students at Brampton College demonstrate they are part of the ‘We’ generation! - [UCAS Clearing Changes 2015](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/04/26/ucas-clearing-changes-2015/) - UCAS is offering a new clearing service to A level students who need to secure a place at university. - [The Path to University](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/04/29/the-path-to-university/) - Thank you to Yvonne Williams, Head of Undergraduate Recruitment. - [Martyn Crucefix](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/20/martyn-crucefix/) - We are very proud at Brampton of all our teachers. - [Careers Talks](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/06/23/careers-talks/) - Between the spring and summer terms, Brampton College invited seventeen external speakers from different universities. - [Make the Right Decision](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/08/10/make-the-right-decision/) - This week as I start to prepare for our students receiving their A level results I am struck by the consequences of the government policy to allow universities in England to recruit as many students as they like. In the lead up to results day it is strange to hear and see universities competing for - [Every Day is Open Day at Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/11/09/every-day-is-open-day-at-brampton-college/) - Our doors are always open for prospective students and their families. - [Thank you to everyone who's already donated to our food bank collection!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/02/09/thank-you-to-everyone-whos-already-donated-to-our-food-bank-collection/) - This morning we made the first drop of items collected to the Colindale Food Bank. The lady at the food back was so grateful! We will continue to collect for food banks and look forward to receiving your generous donations for those who need it the most. We kindly ask you to bring any donations - [“I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify.” A student's thoughts on Biden's journey to presidency](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/02/08/i-pledge-to-be-a-president-who-seeks-not-to-divide-but-to-unify-our-students-thoughts-on-bidens-journey-to-presidency/) - Joe Biden has been elected 46th president of the United States after four years of Donald Trump's problematic presidency. Biden won the presidency after a long-lasting vote count of Pennsylvania giving him 20 votes. Biden gave a victory speech in his home state, Delaware, in which he stated “I pledge to be a president who - [Former student, now successful dietitian tells us "I could not have done this without Brampton College!"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/01/28/former-student-now-successful-dietitian-tells-us-i-could-not-have-done-this-without-brampton-college/) - I attended Brampton College (then The Tuition Centre) between 2000-2001. I had dreamed of becoming a Dietitian for several years and started out doing Chemistry and Biology at a different sixth form college. Unfortunately, it was not a positive learning experience and led to my Chemistry teacher advising me to choose a different profession. This - [Virtual college life thriving with full timetable of lessons, UCAS programme, wellbeing support and enrichment activity](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/01/19/virtual-college-life-thriving-with-full-timetable-of-lessons-ucas-programme-wellbeing-support-and-co-curricular-activity/) - Like all schools and colleges in the UK, the Spring term of the 2020/21 academic year has started like no other before it. Just when it seemed that some sense of normality was returning to college life in the Autumn term, we were once again required to close our doors and begin teaching and learning - [Seizing the opportunity to make 2021 the Year of Sustainability ](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2021/01/07/seizing-the-opportunity-to-make-2021-the-year-of-sustainability/) - Given the sweeping change and unprecedented circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic and yet another lockdown, it’s easy to overlook some other issues that would otherwise be in the forefront of our minds. The environment and sustainability are two such issues that have been rapidly gaining traction on a global level in recent years but - [Volunteering from the comfort of your own home](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/12/09/volunteering-from-the-comfort-of-your-own-home/) - Little do people know that much of the developing world is actually unmapped. Many remote areas which are in need of humanitarian aid are not on any official map, but rather are only visible from aerial satellite imagery which fails to actually identify buildings and roads which must be located for aid to reach them. - [Our focus on learning and support during these times](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/11/20/our-focus-on-learning-and-support-during-these-times/) - Amidst this second Covid-19 lockdown, anxiety levels nationwide are high. However, at Brampton College we continue to deliver our full timetable and maintain a strong sense of normality, albeit with the addition of a strict suite of safety measures and some 'hybrid' learning in place. Hybrid learning refers to classes held with students attending both - [My ride along!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/10/22/my-ride-along/) - Normally when one says they were in a police car for around 8 hours, you would think they would have been arrested for some sort of crime. I had not committed any offence (as of yet) but was in a police car for work experience. As I am looking to study criminology at university, I - [Retake student thrilled with her achievement of A*A*A](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/09/03/retake-student-thrilled-with-her-achievement-of-aaa/) - I achieved A*A*A in Biology, Sociology and Chemistry respectively and I am off to the University of Manchester to study Biology with Science and Society. I am very happy with what I have achieved as I feel they accurately reflect the hard work I put in to this past year. From the day I started at - [International student achieves A*A*A!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/09/03/international-student-achieves-aaa/) - My name is Innokentii Grigorev. For my A levels I studied Computer Science, Photography and Mathematics in which I achieved grades of A* A* A. I am now off to study at King’s College London to read Computer Science with Intelligent Systems course. I moved to the UK two years ago and, as an international - [Nimrah is off to study Medicine having improved her grades from BB to A*A*!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/08/26/nimrah-is-off-to-study-medicine-having-improved-her-grades-from-bb-to-aa/) - This year at Brampton College I studied Biology and Chemistry A level. I received BB first round at another school and after resitting at Brampton, achieved A*A*. I am very pleased to say I will be studying Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University. I am extremely happy and grateful for the grades I have achieved. I definitely - [16 students achieve a place to read Medicine!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/08/25/16-students-achieve-a-place-to-read-medicine/) - Congratulations to our students who achieved 69.8% A*/A grades and 91% A*-B grades in their A levels this year across a range of subjects. 77% of our students were also placed at their first choice university. 16 of these students achieved a place to read Medicine, which is an outstanding result! Medicine has always been - [What Brampton's Green Committee has been up to...](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/04/03/what-bramptons-green-committee-has-been-up-to/) - The Brampton Green Committee was formed as a Student Council sub-committee, but it has become much more than that. It’s now a team of likeminded individuals constantly striving for a more eco-friendly world, starting by looking at our college. We've launched several diverse ideas so far, including a presentation to all of Brampton’s staff to - [Brampton introduces A level Film Studies](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/04/02/brampton-introduces-a-level-film-studies/) - Brampton College is delighted to introduce Film Studies to add to the breadth of A level subjects on offer next year. However, whilst the course is new for the college, it is not for our course teacher, Dave Dowson. He’s highly experienced in the subject, having studied it to a Masters level and having taught - [Coronavirus: turning an outer negative into an inner positive](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-turning-an-outer-negative-into-an-inner-positive/) - As it appears we are now at the apex of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, it’s a good time to reflect on how quickly every citizen’s life in this country has changed. One day you’re getting up at 7am with one eye open, stuffing your burnt piece of toast in your mouth, with a - [Come and view Brampton's Art and Photography Interim Show tomorrow evening](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/02/26/come-and-view-bramptons-art-and-photography-interim-show-tomorrow-evening/) - Brampton College’s Art and Photography A Level Interim Show is tomorrow evening. - [Tales of bomb threats and Russian security agents captivate students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/02/25/tales-of-bomb-threats-and-russian-security-agents-captivate-students/) - On Friday, 14 February, The Sociological Discussion Club hosted a very special guest. - [Our Amazon Fulfilment Centre trip - a lot more fulfilling than you'd think!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/02/13/our-amazon-fulfilment-centre-trip-a-lot-more-fulfilling-than-youd-think/) - Organising the Amazon Fulfilment Centre trip for me and my peers stemmed from a class debate. - [Hearing from textbook thinkers at UCL!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2020/01/28/hearing-from-textbook-thinkers-at-ucl/) - On Thursday the 23rd a group of Brampton’s Sociology students embarked on a lecturing adventure at UCL. - [Students enjoy 'Joyeux Noel' at the Institut Francais](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/17/students-enjoy-joyeux-noel-at-the-institut-francais/) - On December 10th, the French A level students took part in a French Set Day at the Institut Français in South Kensington. - [On election day, my round-up of the talk given by Lib Dem candidate, Luciana Berger](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/12/on-election-day-my-round-up-of-the-talk-given-by-lib-dem-candidate-luciana-berger/) - On Tuesday 3rd December, both Luciana Berger and Maajid Nawaz were welcomed into Brampton College. - [How audio research has influenced the way products are marketed](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/11/how-audio-research-has-influenced-the-way-products-are-marketed/) - Music has been hypnotising us from as early as the 1770’s when the German physician, Franz Anton Mesmer. - [Luciana Berger & Maajid Nawaz Themed Clips](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/10/luciana-berger-maajid-nawaz-themed-clips/) - Watch our series of six themed mini videos of Luciana Berger and Maajid Nawaz on the following topics. - [Brampton College's Election Special...Luciana Berger in conversation with Maajid Nawaz](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/08/brampton-colleges-election-special/) - Bernard Canetti was delighted to welcome our parents, students, staff and friends of the college. - ["It's normal and healthy for adolescents to face difficulties" says Emil Jackson](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/12/05/its-normal-and-healthy-for-adolescents-to-face-difficulties-says-emil-jackson/) - Emil Jackson is Head of Psychotherapy within the Adolescent and Young Adult Department. - [Applying 'chesed' to our everyday lives](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/28/applying-chesed-to-our-everyday-lives/) - In this week's Jsoc, guest speaker Rabbi Yitzy David addressed the idea of applying Torah. - [Excited to launch JSoc](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/14/excited-to-launch-jsoc/) - Bradley Langer addressed students questions and concerns towards Jewish societies in university. - [Inspired by Chemists working at the cutting edge of their specialisms](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/12/inspired-by-chemists-working-at-the-cutting-edge-of-their-specialisms/) - I visited the Savoy Hotel as part of a trip conducted by the Brampton College Chemistry Department. - [Brampton College supports the Anthony Nolan Trust](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/11/05/brampton-college-supports-the-anthony-nolan-trust/) - Brampton College's Charity Committee has decided to raise money for the Anthony Nolan trust. - [“Gently increasing stress just helps increase resilience,” says Dr Raj Persaud during a parenting talk at Brampton College this week](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/10/31/gently-increasing-stress-just-helps-increase-resilience-says-dr-raj-persaud-during-a-parenting-talk-at-brampton-college-this-week/) - Dr Raj Persaud is a parent of a Brampton student, consultant psychiatrist, broadcaster and author. - [Adolescent analyst and acclaimed author offers parents advice on how to cope with modern adolescent life](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/10/08/adolescent-analyst-and-acclaimed-author-offers-parents-advice-on-how-to-cope-with-modern-adolescent-life/) - Ian Williamson, Child and Adolescent Analyst and co-director of the Queen Anne Street Practice, kick-started our programme of teenage wellbeing. - [Introducing our Enrichment Programme 2019/2020](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/09/19/introducing-our-enrichment-programme-2019-2020/) - Yesterday, all our new students were introduced to our enrichment programme. - [A warm welcome to all our new students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/09/11/a-warm-welcome-to-all-our-new-students/) - We’d like to welcome all of you new students to the College and we wish you both a happy and successful time here. - [On-going success for our Art and Photography Department and why more students should consider studying Art](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/29/on-going-success-for-our-art-and-photography-department-and-why-more-students-should-consider-studying-art/) - Exceptional results in A levels and GCSEs Students at Brampton College. - [Celebrating another year of fantastic GCSE results!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/22/celebrating-another-year-of-fantastic-gcse-results/) - We are proud to be celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results. - ["Coming to Brampton to re-sit my A levels has rebuilt my confidence and self-belief"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/21/coming-to-brampton-to-re-sit-my-a-levels-has-rebuilt-my-confidence-and-self-belief/) - Duro Adebayo did a retake course at Brampton last year and improved his grades. - ["Sending Rafi to Brampton was the best decision we made"](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/20/sending-rafi-to-brampton-was-the-best-decision-we-made/) - Rafi Rees achieved A*AAA in his A level results last week and a place at UCL to read Electrical Engineering. - [The Sunday Times: “Retakes can be a sensible course of action”](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/20/the-sunday-times-retakes-can-be-a-sensible-course-of-action/) - Whilst many students across the country celebrated their A level results last week. - [Re-Sitting Your A Levels](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/08/13/re-sitting-your-a-levels/) - It may appear from friends and social media that everyone has secured the grades they wanted. - [Introducing Information Technology A level in September 2019](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/07/08/introducing-information-technology-a-level-in-september-2019/) - In today’s modern world, Information Technology (IT) is increasingly being used by organisations and individuals to gather, process and manipulate data. - [A day in the woods](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/07/08/a-day-in-the-woods/) - The stillness and silence actually began on the bus. - [Choosing A Levels](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/05/20/choosing-a-levels/) - The A level subjects you choose will help shape your degree choices for university so it’s not a decision you should take lightly. - [Open Evening & Students’ Art & Photography Exhibition 2019](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/05/08/open-evening-students-art-photography-exhibition-2019/) - The evening will provide an opportunity for you to look around the college. - [French Set Day at L’institut Francais](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/03/07/french-set-day-at-linstitut-francais/) - On the 12th of February, the French A level students had the opportunity to visit the Institut Francais. - [Top 10 Revision Tips & Tricks for Students](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/03/06/top-10-revision-tips-tricks-for-students/) - After many months of lessons and homework, it’s finally time to start revising for your exams. - [Interim Art Show 2019](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/03/04/interim-art-show-2019/) - On Thursday night, Brampton's second year A level Art and Photography students held an exhibition. - [What Are the Best A levels to Take to Study Medicine?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/02/20/what-are-the-best-a-levels-to-take-to-study-medicine/) - Has it always been your dream is to study Medicine at university and become a Doctor? - [Visit from internationally renowned poet, philosopher and author David Whyte](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/02/20/visit-from-internationally-renowned-poet-philosopher-and-author-david-whyte/) - Brampton College students receive talk from renowned speaker and TED Talk host David Whyte. - [Relax or Revise During the Holidays?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/02/13/relax-or-revise-during-the-holidays/) - Finding the right balance between work and play can be a real struggle for some students. - [How to Get Organised for College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/02/06/how-to-get-organised-for-college/) - Organisation comes naturally to many people, but for others it takes a little more time and effort. - [Interim Art & Photography Show 2019](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/31/interim-art-photography-show-2019/) - We are delighted to announce Brampton’s Art and Photography Interim A level Show. - [Highest-achieving sixth form college in London for 18th successive year](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/29/highest-achieving-sixth-form-college-in-london-for-18th-successive-year/) - We are proud to announce that Brampton College has maintained its position as London’s highest-achieving sixth form college. - [What Careers Can a Language A Level Lead to?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/25/what-careers-can-a-language-a-level-lead-to/) - All languages have their place on the world map. - [Sociology students hear from the professionals](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2019/01/10/sociology-students-hear-from-the-professionals/) - On Monday December 10th, all Sociology students attended the ‘Sociology in Action’ conference which was held in central London and designed to broaden A level sociology students’ general and subject knowledge. For me personally it did so much more. There was a range of speakers from different fields who were all clearly passionate about their - [Art and Photography students take a big bite of the Big Apple](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/12/11/art-and-photography-students-take-a-big-bite-of-the-big-apple-2/) - The Brampton College Art and Photography trip to the ‘City That Never Sleeps’ proved that New York meets, and exceeds, all expectations. - [Art and Photography students take a big bite of the Big Apple](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/12/06/art-and-photography-students-take-a-big-bite-of-the-big-apple/) - The Brampton College Art and Photography trip to the ‘City That Never Sleeps’ proved that New York meets, and exceeds, all expectations (and the barriers were set very high!). Our trip began on the 17th October, as fifteen eager students hopped off the UA15 flight from London to Newark, eagle-eyed and cameras fully charged. Our - [Student Charity Committee](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/29/student-charity-committee/) - Every year, Student's form a fundraising committee and choose a charity to support. - [Inspiring talk on Eating Disorders](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/21/inspiring-talk-on-eating-disorders/) - Brampton students inspired by a father’s personal story of supporting a daughter with anorexia. - [Understanding and Surviving Adolescence](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/11/21/understanding-and-surviving-adolescence/) - Emil Jackson is to visit Brampton College, North West London to present a talk. - [Has feminism gone too far? Brampton students discuss!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/15/has-feminism-gone-too-far-brampton-students-discuss/) - Discussions on all sorts of relevant topics sparking the most intriguing and compelling debates. - [Brampton students inspired and empowered to create change](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/10/10/brampton-students-inspired-and-empowered-to-create-change/) - As part of Brampton’s Inspire programme, WE came in to run a workshop this week. - [How can nature help mental wellbeing? The Wilderness Foundation inspires our students by telling them how…](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/09/21/how-can-nature-help-mental-wellbeing-the-wilderness-foundation-inspires-our-students-by-telling-them-how/) - The first talk to kick-off Brampton’s Inspire programme was given today by Jo Roberts, CEO of the Wilderness Foundation. - [Calling all first year Brampton students to get involved in an enrichment activity!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/09/16/calling-all-first-year-brampton-students-to-get-involved-in-an-enrichment-activity/) - Today we pitched a broad range of enrichment activities to our first year A level students. - [And we’re off!](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/09/06/and-were-off/) - I wanted to welcome all our students, new and returning, and I hope you are all enjoying the start of the new academic year. - [74% A*/A grades mean record-breaking GCSE results for Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2018/08/22/4008-2/) - Students have just achieved the College’s best ever GCSE results today. - [Monetary Policy Presentation](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/11/27/monetary-policy-presentation-2015/) - Simon Caunt, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England, came to Brampton College. - [Wellbeing Workshops](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/10/04/wellbeing-workshops/) - We are pleased Kate Houghton (nee Bellamy) is returning to speak to our AS and GCSE students on Wednesday 7th October 2015. - [Record Breaking Students Transfer to Brampton College](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/09/16/record-breaking-students-transfer-to-brampton-college/) - This year, 26 students have joined us from other schools, deciding to complete their A levels with us. - [Retakes – our critical advice to you](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/09/09/retakes-our-critical-advice-to-you/) - We are in the midst of our enrolment period, meeting a range of students with very different needs. - [A level Results Day](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/08/09/a-level-results-day/) - Results for students who have completed their A-levels and are leaving Brampton College will be available in the Hall. - [How do I choose a Sixth Form College?](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/07/08/how-do-i-choose-a-sixth-form-college/) - Where to study your A levels is a big decision. - [2015 Scholarships Available](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/07/05/2015-scholarships-available/) - For the first time, Brampton College is offering up to six scholarships to enthusiastic and academically able students. - [Independent Schools ‘Add Value’](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/17/independent-schools-add-value/) - The Telegraph recently published an article detailing how private school pupils are continuing to outshine their state sector counterparts. - [Biology students visit the Francis Crick Institute](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/05/12/biology-students-visit-the-francis-crick-institute/) - The Francis Crick Institute is a medical research centre made up from the six most successful scientific and academic institutions. - [Bank of England Talk](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2015/01/22/bank-of-england-talk-2015/) - Simon Caunt, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England, visited Brampton College. - [Charity Committee 2014](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/10/14/charity-committee-2014/) - Brampton has a very successful student run Charity Committee. - [Choosing an Independent Sixth Form FAQ](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/08/06/choosing-an-independent-sixth-form-faq/) - Deciding on where to study your A-Levels is a big step. - [Results Day Preparation](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/07/05/results-day-preparation/) - The 30th June was the last day to change choices on track. - [Enjoy Your Holiday](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/06/29/enjoy-your-holiday/) - As our students and teachers start their summer holiday I would encourage them to take the time to read Anne Murphy Paul’s blog. - [New Computing Curriculum](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/05/27/new-computing-curriculum/) - We join with the authors in welcoming the introduction of a new curriculum. - [The Need for Excellent Careers Staff](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/05/20/the-need-for-excellent-careers-staff/) - It is a matter of concern that Universities Minister, David Willetts, has identified the level of competition. - [Study Leave Advice](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/05/07/study-leave-advice/) - Some advice for using your study leave well. - [PIE Awards](https://www.bramptoncollege.com/2014/03/05/pie-awards/) - Performance In English The FOUR Nominees for the month of February ## Pages - [