Beyond the Senior Classroom

From Year 9, students can join the Combined Cadet Force. Weekly sessions cover fieldcraft, drill, first aid, navigation and outdoor skills, while weekend exercises bring these lessons to life in real environments.

Bredon cadets regularly compete in high-level national competitions, with teams achieving top rankings in events such as the Cambrian Patrol. Beyond recognition, CCF helps students develop leadership, discipline and confidence, with many discovering new strengths in challenging situations.

Senior School students take part in a wide range of sports including rugby, football, cricket, netball, athletics and hockey. Alongside traditional fixtures, they enjoy inter-house competitions and opportunities to try new sports such as climbing and clay pigeon shooting.

Recent successes have seen Bredon teams perform strongly in local and regional fixtures, while individuals have gone on to represent the school in national clay shooting competitions. For many students, sport is as much about fun and fitness as it is about competition, with every child encouraged to get involved.

Senior students also take part in residential experiences that extend their learning and build independence. These include outdoor activity weeks where students challenge themselves with high ropes, climbing and water sports, and subject-focused trips that bring classroom learning to life.

CCF cadets enjoy overnight training exercises and longer camps, where they put fieldcraft and navigation skills into practice. Students completing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award undertake expeditions in areas such as the Brecon Beacons, learning to work together as a team while managing the demands of multi-day treks.

These residential experiences help students to step outside their comfort zones, strengthen friendships and gain the resilience and confidence they need for life’s next steps.