Pupils are celebrating today after receiving an astonishing 43 offers from either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge – the highest number in the College’s history. We are immensely proud of our pupils - a huge congratulations!
Mr Cairns was delighted and honoured to be presented with a stunning decorative plate by Liia (Chichester, Upper Sixth) to say a very special thank you for the opportunity that Liia has had to study at Brighton College.
The plate is particularly meaningful as it is a Petrykivka painting (Петриківський розпис) from Liia’s family home in Kyiv.
Petrykivka painting is a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style, recognised by UNESCO in their Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The distinctive features of this folk art are its flower patterns and distinctive brush techniques. We thank Liia and her family for the beautiful gift, which will take pride of place in our Reception, with a commemorative plaque.