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News about what's happening at Bradfield and our amazing community of students, teachers and staff.

Raspberries, Blueberries and Berry Island

by Zara M Year 11 Media and Journalism team The students involved in the Berry Island Project have been inspired by the Aboriginal culture and wildlife surrounding the area to create artworks. We will be following students Georgia, Kaitlyn and Tegan through their progress as they embark on this exciting…

Planting ideas for the future - the Vivid Ideas garden project

by Georgie C Year 11 Media and Journalism team A desolate wasteland of dying herbs. A bit of wall that had seen better days.  When Year 11 students Mason and Jess looked at one of Bradfield's green walls, it looked a little more brown than green. They decided to take…

Real world experience for Bradfield event management students

By Melanie S Year 11 Media and Journalism team Over the past weeks, our Events Management team have been working non-stop in preparation for Bradfield's Vivid Ideas Creative Careers Day.  For the majority of these students, this is the first time planning and executing an event, the fact that it's…

Bringing Shakespeare’s Othello to life through wearable art

"Students didn’t just read Othello – they lived it" It seems to be a topic in the media every other week – the question of how well the high school curriculum is preparing students for a successful and productive life beyond the school gates. In July this year reforms to…

Important information - Term 4

Monday 10 October  All Year 12 2017 students are required to be in Transition workshops on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October. New students will undertake a Bradfield orientation workshop on Monday 10 October for a 9am start. Existing students are to come in at 10:30 for an 11am start.…

Alumni story - Kimberley

For Kim the decision to move schools wasn’t made lightly. But she knew there was more to life than being unhappy and feeling out of place. “I struggled to find my place in the ‘regular’ school system. I never fitted in and was bullied,” says Kim. In spite of bad…

Alumni story - Cam

Cam came close to leaving school after finishing year 10. “I never enjoyed school, most of the useful things I know today weren’t taught to me in the first four years of high school, it felt like a massive waste of time.” That’s when his mate Asher stepped in. He…

Design & Visual Arts Exhibition 2016 - A quick glimpse

A glimpse of some of our students with their major Design and Visual Arts projects at the opening of the annual Design and Visual Arts Exhibition. The exhibition is open again tomorrow (Thursday 8 September) along with the Bradfield Open Night 4.30-6pm. Congratulations to Kim, Lise and Michelle and to…

Tuesday Top Tip #3 - Keep your eyes on the prize

At this stage, you might feel like it’s been a long 11 – 12 years of school. You might be over it (if you are come and talk to us). Don’t let stress about exams or wanting to ‘just get it done’ get in the way of achieving your best…

Alumni story - Ella

BSC: When did you graduate? Ella: I graduated in 2008 (I’m now panicking slightly at how long ago that was). BSC: What made you decide to switch schools for Year 11 and 12? Ella: I came to Bradfield from a private school. I had a not-so-great time there and was…

Annual Design & Visual Arts Exhibition

Opening Night - Wednesday 7 September, 6 -8pm Exhibition - As above & Thursday 8 September, 4 - 6pm (coinciding with Open Day) Every year we celebrate our Year 12 students amazing artwork in the Design & Visual Arts Exhibition. This year we are honoured to announce our special guest…

Tuesday Top Tip #2 - Learn how you learn

Learn how you learn It’s an odd half sentence, but a great sentiment. What we are saying is not everybody learns the same way. It is the basic premise of what Bradfield is about. You are all individuals and learning and study styles will differ from person to person. What…

Bradfield to host special event in partnership with Sydney Dance Company

On Tuesday 6 September Bradfield will host a special event in partnership with Sydney Dance Company. Renowned choreographer and dance-on-film artist, Sue Healey will conduct a lecture and screening in relation to her work and the evolution of new media in dance. Pre-Professional Year dancers from Sydney Dance Company and…

Alumni story - Hannah

Hannah has been busy. Not content taking time off post-HSC 2015, she started university and then took an opportunity to jet off to start an international based internship.Having recently returned to Australian shores, we asked her to slow down for a couple of minutes and let us know what she…

Tuesday Top Tip #1 - Consistency is key

As we hurtle toward the HSC we thought it might be a good idea to share our top 5 tips for study success.The more organised you can be, the easier your study will become. Number 1 - Consistency is key Do you absorb more information in the evening? In the…