This term, a number of our Year 7 students have proudly begun their roles as BMS Buddies, supporting primary pupils during our transition events. The programme gives students the opportunity to develop leadership, responsibility, and communication skills while helping younger pupils feel welcomed and excited about their move to secondary school.

During the recent transition events, our BMS Buddies helped welcome pupils, supported activities, answered questions, and shared their own experiences of starting Year 7. Their friendly and positive approach helped create a calm and welcoming atmosphere for students and families.

This is just the beginning of their role, and the students will continue working as BMS Buddies throughout the rest of the academic year. They will also play an important role in supporting the new Year 7 cohort when they officially join the school in September, helping them settle in and feel part of the BMS community from the very start.

We are incredibly proud of the maturity, confidence, and enthusiasm our students have already shown and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will continue to make over the coming months.

Sarah Doran