At BBEC, we are proud to offer a rich and varied programme of events throughout the academic year. From curriculum enrichment activities and educational visits to performances, celebrations, sporting fixtures, and community events, there is always something exciting taking place. Our Events Calendar provides students, parents, carers, and the wider community with an overview of upcoming opportunities to get involved, celebrate achievements, and support school life. We encourage you to check the calendar regularly to stay informed about the latest events and activities at BBEC.

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2026-2027

​1 September - Training Day - school closed to students

2 September - Yr7 return

3 September - All year groups return

16 September - Open Evening

22 September - Yr7 Prefect Voting

25 September - MacMillan Coffee Morning

5 October - World Teacher Day - thank you postcards

5 October - Yr10 & Yr11 Bradford Manuracturing visits all weeks

7 October - Yr11 Progress Evening

9 October - World Mental Health Day 

13 October - Ada Lovelace Day

15 October - Yr9 Linkng Network - Taking Action Day 1 (invitation only)

19 October - Yr11 Mocks begin

20 October - Yr11 Interview practice

22 October - Prize Giving @ Bradford Cathedral (invitation only)

22 October - break up for October half-term

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2 November - all year groups return to school

2 November - Yr11 Mocks

4 November - Prefect Inauguration @ City Hall (invitation only)

11 November - Armistice Day

12 November - Yr10 Aspirations Evening

12 November - SEND Youth Voice Conference

13 November - Yr9 Linking Network - Taking Action Day 2 (invitation only)

13 November - BBC Children in Need

16 November - Maths Week England

16 November - Yr11 Mocks final day

17 November - Yr11 Interview practice

27 November - Training Day - school closed to students

8 December - Yr10 Speed Networking 

10 December - Senior Citizens Christmas Meal & Christmas Jumper Day

18 December - Break up for Christmas

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4 January - all year groups return to school

14 January - BDAT Maths Challenge Day 1 Yr8

20 January - Yr8 Progress Evening

25 January - BDAT Be There

27 January - Yr9-Yr11 UKMT 

1 & 2 February - Yr11 Maths Fest London

3 February - Yr7 Progress Evening

4 February - BDAT Maths Challenge Day 2 Yr8

5 February - Yr11 Mocks begin

9 February - Yr8 Positive Choices Day

11 February - Yr8 Positive Choices Day

12 February - Break up for February half-term

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22 February - all year groups return to school

22 February - Yr11 Mocks

24 February - Yr9 Progress Evening

4 March - World Book Day

8 March - British Science Week

8 March - last day of Yr11 Mocks

15 March - Pi Day

23 March - Yr7 Linking Network - Connecting Together - Day 1

24 - 27 March - Football trip to Feyenord, Holland

24 March - Yr11 Progress Evening

25 March - Break up for Easter

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12 April - all year groups return to school

20 April - Yr11 GCSE exams begin

21 April - Yr10 Progress Evening

3 May - school closed for May Day

5 May - UKMT

7 May - Yr7 Linking Network - Connecting Together Day 2

17 May - school closed for Eid

19 May - Yr7-Yr9 Natinal Numeracy Day

27 & 28 - D of E practice expedition

28 May - Break up for spring bank

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7 June - all year groups return to school

7 June - Yr11 exams continue

9 June - Yr10 Mocks begin

24 June - Yr11 Prom

25 June - Traning Day - school closed to students

28 & 29 June - Yr10 Geography Field Trip

30 June - Transition Day / Evening

2 July - BBEC Sports Day

5 July - BDAT Student Wellbeing Conference

13 & 14 July - BDAT Sports Day @ Horsfall Stadium

19 & 20 July - D of E Qualifier

20 July - Hub Reward Trip

22 July - last day of term