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Bryanston High School - Blue Flame

A podcast produced by Solid Gold · Education · 13 episodes · 2019-10-22 to 2025-01-27

Bryanston High School strives to provide quality education within a caring environment that balances the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of life skills, so as to empower all of the learners to achieve their potential and meet the challenges of a dynamic society as responsible citizens.

It is the school's vision that each matriculant leaving Bryanston High School will leave with a sound academic foundation, will have participated actively in various spheres of the school, will have learnt morals, respect and represent all that is noble and good within the community of Bryanston. Each matriculant will wear their uniform with pride and upon leaving the school their achievements will enable us to wish them well for their bright futures.

Bryanston High School's values
Honesty, integrity and tolerance
Respect for self, others and the environment
Faith and spirituality
Courtesy and manners
Commitment and responsibility

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Episodes

#013 Teen Sleep Secrets: Unlocking the Power of Sleep2025-01-27

This conversation discussed sleep health, particularly focusing on teenagers and their sleep patterns. Dr. Alison Bentley, from the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic, led the discussion with Amy-Dewes-Goulborn (counselor at Bryanston High School) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster of Edu Inc. Private School).

The conversation covered several key areas: daytime napping for teenagers, with Dr. Bentley explaining the optimal nap duration and timing; the importance of sleep quantity for teenagers, emphasizing their need for more sleep than adults; the impact of technology on sleep, particularly…

#012 Admissions 20252024-07-08

Please visit MySchool.org.za/BryanstonHigh for more information and other links mentioned.

#011 Grade 8 Orientation and important reminders2021-02-05

After the delayed start we're back on track and can't wait to see you all soon.

Listen in to
Mr Skelton | Principal
Mrs Bukris | Grade Controller
Mr Mawdsley | Grade Controller
Mrs Corlett | Admissions

Grade 8s are split into 3 groups for Orientation from Wed 10 Feb 2021 to Fri 12 Feb 2021.

Remember to use your child's STUDENT NUMBER for all payments.

#010 Grade 8 in 2021 - all your questions answered2020-11-27

Be ready for day 1

John Skelton (Principal)
Carryn Bukris (Grade Controller)
Adam Mawdsley (Grade Controller)

Today Principal John Skelton is joined by the Grade Controllers for 2021's Grade 8 cohort. Together they answer loads and loads of questions we're received from families joining us next year.

If you still have questions after listening (with your child)

Grade Controllers
Carryn Bukris carrynbukris@bryanston.com
Adam Mawdsley adammawdsley@bryanston.com

Assisted by
Shea Fourie sheafourie@bryanston.com
Milo Ntshanga milontshanga@bryanston.com

and in accounts
Mandy Walsh…

#009 Welcome Grade 8s of 20212020-10-22

Stay calm - we've got this.

John Skelton (Principal)
Carryn Bukris (Grade Controller)
Adam Mawdsley (Grade Controller)
Milo Ntshanga (Grade Controller)
Shea Fourie (Grade Controller)

If you have more questions, start with the school's website.

#008 Subject Choices for Grade 9s2020-09-08

Listen to your child and the teacher before deciding

John Skelton (Principal)
Henko Vorster (LO | Subject Head)
Sunil Harilal (Grade Controller)

Today Principal John Skelton talks to Henko Vorster and Sunil Harilal about the all important Subject Choices the Grade 9s are about to make.

#007 Grade 10s and 11s return to school2020-07-06

First day back for our Gr 10 and 11 pupils

John Skelton (Principal)
Bev Weir (Senior Deputy)
Gia Marais (English Teacher)

Today Principal John Skelton discusses the safe return of the Grade 10 and 11 pupils, the plan to finish the curriculum and some general advice for the Bryanston family.

#006 Day One — how did it go?2020-06-01

Let's hear from the pupils and safety officer how day one went

Nicole Wallis (Head Girl)
Jayden Swartz (Head Boy)
Mr. Sam Malabana (Safety and Security Officer)

Hear from our Head Girl, Head Boy and Safety and Security Officer how Day One went.

#005 Matrics — we'll see you on Monday 1 June2020-05-31

Matrics — we'll see you on Monday 1 June — Grade 12's are back to school on Monday

As the Minister of Education delays her update, Bryanston High School continues with its plans to open safely for Grade 12s on Monday 1 June.

Visit the school's website https://www.bryanston.com/

When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at SolidGold.co.za

#004 Back to School!2020-05-20

We now have firm dates

Aidan Hillebrand (SGB Chair)
Gill Fulcher (Head of Dept Geography)

The school leaders talk about the back to school plan.

Our website has COVID-19 resources for Parents and Pupils to stay safe and informed.

#003 Stay calm, we've got this!2020-05-13

We will never surrender

John Skelton | Principal
Nadia K | Teacher

An update from the Principal relating to Bryanston High, Covid-19 and returning to school.

#002 Welcome to Grade 82019-11-29

It's time for High School and we're providing a few reminders before you (and your child) before school starts in January.

Mail Grade Controller Phuti Mogale phutimogale@bryanston.com
Mail Grade Controller Patrick Slatter patrickslatter@bryanston.com
Mail Mrs Corlett in accounts. NB! Use your child's Student Number for ALL EFTs. juneCorlett@bryanston.com

#001 White Blazers, Hockey Astro, and an Awesome Team!2019-10-22

John Skelton
Nadia Karczmarczyk
Storm Ripley-Evans
Andy Crighton

In our first ever #BlueFlame podcast newsletter, Headmaster John Skelton talks to some of his School Management Team (SMT) about one of the highlights of his year (White Blazer Assembly), the new Hockey Astro, new staff, and preparing for exams.

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