We are delighted to announce that Nathan has been named runner-up in Mike Woods’ Christmas Card competition! His design featuring a gingerbread house captured the judges' hearts.

 

As a reward, Nathan received a box of chocolates and his artwork will be turned into a Christmas bauble. 

Well done, Nathan! We’re proud of your creativity and love your design.

 

A huge thank you to our friends at Helix Oxford for generously providing the stationery advent calendars!
Our students have absolutely loved them  they’ve been a real hit.

We truly appreciate your support, and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

IQM

On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, The Brier School had the privilege of welcoming 18 professionals for a school showcase day.

Direct quotes from the IQM assessor:

• “The Brier is very impressive, and your work is inspiring!”
• “Please pass on my sincere thanks to all colleagues involved, including catering staff for feeding increased numbers so well at such short notice. Lunch was delicious.”
• “Very importantly, please thank your pupils – they were wonderful and you should rightly be very proud of them.”

 

Bikeability 

Well done to our children for completing their Bike ability last month . We had some really lovely comments from the instructors acknowledging the impeccable behaviour of the children. Congratulations and well done all. 

On Thursday 16th October we had the pleasure of welcoming Cat Eccles, Jason Griffin, and Alette Bernasconi to the Unicorn Centre and Brier School. It was wonderful for them to meet our students and staff, and to learn more about our school and its vital role within the local community. A thank you to our students who took the time to welcome our visitors and showcase the what Brier School has to offer. 

On Thursday, October 9th, we had the pleasure of hosting an exciting visit from The Worshipful, the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Peter Lee. He came to The Brier School to meet our students and explore our school. 

 

The Mayor was fantastic with the students, engaging warmly and showing genuine interest. He even wore his ceremonial garments, which fascinated the students particularly the elaborate robe and sleeves, which they found especially impressive. It was a memorable occasion that truly highlighted the importance of British values. 

We are delighted to share that the Brier School community came together for our Macmillan Coffee Morning! Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone involved, we raised over £311 to support this important cause. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated prefects, talented bakers, and the wonderful team at the Brier for making this event such a success. 

Special Visit from Mike Wood MP

 

On Wednesday, 24th September, we were delighted to welcome Mr Mike Wood, MP, to the Brier School. During his visit, Mr Wood joined us for a special assembly where he proudly presented our school councillors with their badges. 

 

This was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to meet their local MP and learn more about our democratic process within the school. The assembly was a fantastic celebration of leadership and community spirit, and our councillors were thrilled to receive their badges from Mr Wood himself.

 

We thank Mr Wood for taking the time to visit and support our school community. We look forward to seeing you in the future. 

The students at the Brier School danced the night away at this year's unforgettable prom held at the High Acres Pub. It was a fantastic evening filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories as students celebrated the end of another exciting school year and said a final goodbye to our year 11s. 

 

Everyone enjoyed the lively atmosphere and wonderful company. Thanks to the incredible efforts of Mr Cook, who expertly organised the limousines, students arrived  in style adding an extra touch of glamour to the event. We’re especially grateful to Gaunt & Sons Ltd, who generously provided the limos free of charge, making the night even more special.

 

A special shout-out also goes to our PTA, Friends of the Brier (FOB), whose support and dedicated planning helped make this celebration possible. Their commitment underlines the strong community that makes Brier School a truly special place.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended, organised and supported this fantastic event!

Bronze and Silver DofE Expedition

 

During the second week in June the Brier students set out to participate in their DofE awards. Over the two days our students demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and resilience. The expedition was at Kinver Scout Camp. It was a fantastic experience that challenged them both physically and mentally, while also providing a meaningful engagement with nature even if the squirrels did eat the staff doughnuts! 

During the visit students explored the historic Kinver Rock Houses, marvelling at the fascinating underground dwellings carved into the sandstone cliffs also housed to a group of friendly Robbins.

 

Following this, they enjoyed a scenic walk over Kinver Edge, taking in breath taking views of the surrounding countryside. An important part of the expedition was the overnight camp, where students showed independence and resourcefulness by setting up their own tents and acquiring (stealing) the staff chairs! 

They also took on the responsibility of preparing their own lunches, demonstrating valuable life skills such as planning, teamwork, and self-sufficiency. 

A special thank you goes to Tash, Libby, and Wayne for their support throughout the expedition. Their guidance and encouragement played a vital role in making this a successful and memorable experience for our students. We are incredibly proud of all our students for their dedication and enthusiasm. Congratulations on earning your Bronze and Silver DofE Awards a fantastic achievement.