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Celebrations at Speech Day 2026

8 July 2026

nine rows of pupils and families clapping at the speech day event 2026

On Saturday 4 July 2026, we welcomed pupils and their families to Bryanston for our annual Speech Day, marking the end of another memorable school year.

Our A2 (Year 13) pupils began the day with a leavers’ service at St Martin’s Church, before joining the wider school community in the Greek Theatre for the traditional Speech Day ceremony. Speeches were given by Chair of Governors Eric Benedict, Head Richard Jones, and Heads of School Clemmy and Sam, followed by prizegiving to celebrate pupils’ achievements throughout the year.

With the sun shining, families enjoyed a wonderful day across the school site. Tennis matches took place on the grass courts in front of the school, before drinks and a light lunch were served in House tents across Beechwood Lawn, accompanied by live music from the bandstand.

As evening approached, our A2 pupils and their families returned in black tie for the much-anticipated Leavers’ Ball. Following drinks on the terrace, guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and fairground rides late into the night.

We send our very best wishes to our A2 year group as they embark on their next adventures, and warmly welcome them to the OB community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we wish all our pupils and families a very happy summer break.

 

student and parent posing together at speech day
4 students posing for photo at speech day
3 people posing for photo at speech day
5 people posing for photo at speech day
student and 2 other people posing for photo at speech day
student and parent posing for photo and speech day
3 students walking down road at speech day
5 students walking down road at speech day
6 students walking together while at speech day
11 students posing for a photo in front of the school building
3 students walking and posing for a camera while holding drinks
(5 people) student and parents posing for a photo
2 individuals hugging while people clap in the background
2 individuals shaking hands while people clap in the background
2 individuals shaking hands while people clap in the background
2 individuals shaking hands while one is passing tied together book to the other.
2 individuals shaking hands while one is passing tied together book to the other.
2 individuals shaking hands while one is passing a book to the other.
2 individuals hugging while people clap in the background
an individual accepting an award while people clap in the background
2 individuals hugging while people clap in the background
individual standing at a podium and microphone ging a speech
individual posing for camera, holding a drink, a bag, and a small wooden maquette of a person
4 inderviduals talking at speach day event

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