Guided by Christian principles rooted in our Anglican heritage, Bryanston’s philosophy celebrates spiritual growth.
Our Christian tradition underpins our commitment to kindness and compassion and encourages pupils to explore big questions. Recognising the diverse backgrounds of our pupils, we support an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates different faiths and beliefs.
Our resident school Chaplain helps to ensure pupils’ spiritual wellbeing. As a member of our teaching staff, she has daily contact with pupils and is a frequent, reassuring presence around the school, offering a listening ear.
The Chaplain guides pupils through their spiritual journeys and coordinates religious activities and chapel services.
Through her interactions with diverse faiths, the Chaplain creates a supportive environment where pupils can choose to explore and develop their spiritual values.
Inclusive worship opportunities
Church attendance is encouraged and we aim to provide pupils with regular Christian worship opportunities which everyone can join, including friends and family.
Our Chaplain coordinates the school’s liturgical life, with church and chapel services throughout the year, including Eucharist celebrations on Sundays that mirror the vibrancy of parish communion. Music is integral to our church activities, including various school choirs and instrumental ensembles.
Each Sunday service includes two Houses who take part in leading the service, and will attend around once a term.
Roman Catholic pupils can attend Mass in Blandford Forum if desired.
Bryanston also supports pupils with Confirmation (Church of England and Roman Catholic), offering preparation sessions, run by the Chaplain or Father Donald, the priest in Blandford.
The school also has links with Bournemouth Synagogue and Bournemouth Mosque and Cultural centre.
Please see the School Calendar for details of Sunday Services, and other special services through the year. Please contact the Chaplain ([email protected]) for enquiries about baptisms, confirmations and marriages, or other special occasions.
St. Martin’s Church is our school Chapel, located by the Main Drive, and is used for Sunday services, weddings and baptisms.
In the basement of the Main Building ‘The Sanctuary’ is a multi-faith wellbeing space for all of the Bryanston community to use, with a yoga area, wellbeing library, and a Muslim prayer space.