The Breconian MICHAELMAS 2025
Editor’s Note This issue marks the beginning of another new chapter for our school, as well as for myself with this, my first contribution as Editor. It is an honour to step into this role and to have the opportunity to gather reflections on the ever-growing list of pupil accomplishments and events at CCB. At its heart, this issue stands as a celebration of our much-valued pupil voice at CCB, incorporating a vast array of pupil-written articles, standing as testament to the opportunities presented to us all here in our very busy school lives. Some of the features you will find within these pages include reports of musical creativity, sporting success and outstanding theatrical productions that help to capture a very memorable Michaelmas Term with some remarkable achievements to be celebrated.
40 years of co-education at Christ College This year marks a special milestone at Christ College Brecon— 40 years of co-education! With a thriving school population of boys and girls, it is easy to forget that Christ College was founded as a school for boys in 1541 and that it’s profile remained the same for more than four centuries. When Sally Stewart joined the school in September 1985, she changed history. Breaking new ground and becoming a part of a defining moment in the school’s history was no mean feat for Sally, who was the first girl to join the Sixth Form at Christ College as a day girl. We will be hosting several events throughout the year to celebrate this important milestone. This term we held the first of these events, a special assembly for pupils in Year 10 to Year 13. Keep reading to see the full article.
I believe our strong sense of community is truly reflected in this issue, and I would like to pay gratitude to all those who gave of their time, thought and talent to help make this publication possible.
Ella
The earliest known informal photograph of a group of girls and boys in Christ College uniform, taken outside de Winton in 1989