Branksome

In November 2009, Branksome Hall introduced a community participation literacy project called Branksome Reads that had students, teachers, staff, parents and alumnae reading the #1 bestselling book Three Cups of Tea.

Marissa Bronfman: Greg Mortenson Inspires Branksome Hall to Raise $9,000 in Pennies for Peace Drive 2010

In November 2009, Branksome Hall introduced a community participation literacy project called Branksome Reads that had students, teachers, staff, parents and alumnae reading the #1 bestselling book Three Cups of Tea.

Marissa Bronfman: Greg Mortenson Inspires Branksome Hall to Raise $9,000 in Pennies for Peace Drive 2010

He wasn't asked to show his ticket at Branksome, which is why he didn't dis­cover it was missing till he reached Bournemouth Cen­tral.

Disordered Minds Walters, Minette 2003

From farther down the glen he was answered with a great shout of "Branksome".

The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies John Buchan 1907

This extraordinary achievement was rewarded yesterday when Mortenson, so impressed and moved by Branksome's efforts, came to the school to accept the donation and chat with students and the Branksome community about the importance of education.

Marissa Bronfman: Greg Mortenson Inspires Branksome Hall to Raise $9,000 in Pennies for Peace Drive 2010

Co-authored by Greg Mortenson, co-founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute and author of Stones Into Schools, Branksome chose this book as a way to ignite discussion about the importance of education for girls all over the world.

Marissa Bronfman: Greg Mortenson Inspires Branksome Hall to Raise $9,000 in Pennies for Peace Drive 2010

With a long and rich history of dedication to community service it is no surprise that the girls launched Pennies for Peace at Branksome with characteristic enthusiasm and tenacity, yet the results were so outstanding that even Shier and head girl Dilshaan Panjwani told me they were shocked!

Marissa Bronfman: Greg Mortenson Inspires Branksome Hall to Raise $9,000 in Pennies for Peace Drive 2010

Mr Kirk, from Branksome, Poole, added: 'When I got my licence six years ago I filled in some forms, had a medical and then had a driving test to prove I knew the area and they passed me.'

Archive 2008-05-01 FIDO The Dog 2008

For a really good recent example of boldness in the face of vicious anti-Semitism, we can also look to the young -- no further, in fact, than those four Grade 10 girls at Branksome Hall who stood up and were counted against a new anti-Jewish Web site set up this spring, incredibly, by boys at another local private school.

Why We Must Speak Out 2005

Branksome in 1910 was a lot different than it is today; however, knowing one's community has never been more important.

Lessons Learned: How Good Schools Become Great 2003