July 17th 2026

Dear Parents and students 

 

Today, the weather was kind to us, so students and staff could enjoy the Brockhill Trek and an ice cream to end the term, and with it the school year.  Sports Day yesterday, was a joy too, and it was lovely to welcome so many of you.

 

We have been very impressed with how our students have worked hard in their lessons until the last. Students distinguished themselves this week by earning 823 Excellent Effort Points between Monday morning and Thursday afternoon.  We are also preparing to send out an amazing 660 student commendation awards and letters in recognition of consistent submission of personal best Home and Class work assignments, following our excellent attendance awards and letters sent earlier this week.

 

This term, we have undertaken a wide variety of school trips to places near – Geography Field Trips, countless volunteering activities locally and trips further afield to London museums and universities. Last night, the school choir attended the production of Six, The Musical arriving home in the early hours of this morning.

 

Students have also represented Brockhill at the Kent Show and assisted in primary schools, reading with younger students and supporting as Sport Leaders. Others have volunteered, making their community a better place by watering plants, gardening, litter picking, or simply talking to older people with dementia.

 

From the performances of Polar Express earlier in the year and more recently Little Shop of Horrors to the Music show, the Instep Dance show and so much more, the students have excelled!

 

We say goodbye to a number of colleagues this term, thank them for their contribution to the life of this school and wish them well in retirement or their next positions.

 

We are very much looking forward to welcoming the students back in September.  

Tuesday 1st September 2026	Year 12 on site
Wednesday 2nd September 2026	Years 7, 12 & 13 on site
Thursday 3rd September 2026  onwards	All Years on site

 

Please see notification of Important Changes to iPay which will take place over the summer.

 

Later on during the summer, we will remove access to the SIMs Parent App, whilst we make updates. This will be restored at the end of the day on Tuesday, September 1st with full access to students’ new timetables. We will also send your child’s timetable to you via Intouch on that date. 

 

Here are the links to the summer Work Packs in each subject for students to complete over the summer holiday: Accessing Summer Work Packs and Resources Students will find the checklist useful to organize their time and work: Summer Checklist  

 

We promise they will still have plenty of free time for fun and hope they will use some of this reading at least 2 titles from our Digital Library reading list.

 

The titles have been chosen as they are engaging and interesting. Digital Library Summer 2026

 

Here are signposting leaflets with information to support parents in keeping their children safe over these upcoming weeks.

Keeping Young People Safe – Student Guide         

Keeping Young People Safe – Parent Guide

 

Thank you for everything this year. We wish you all well for the summer. 

 

Yours Sincerely,  

 

Charles Joseph 

Principal