Just 24 hours in which to audition, learn their lines, rehearse, put together costumes, run through the technical side of a musical and perform to the paying public! That was the task facing these musical theatre students who were given the script for Madagascar on Saturday morning at 9am and put on an unforgettable show of music, dance and acting. As well as performing, students also took roles on the technical side of lighting, costumes and music. The Director of the show, Robbie Olden said afterwards: "Cool, calm and collected this lot. Never underestimate what can be achieved with a whole lot of determination, bravery and trust. A phenomenal achievement to get anywhere close to what these guys did tonight". The event, held in the Wynter Bee Theatre, raised over £500 towards the school becoming a Steinway School. 

A chance for the whole of Year 7 to develop greater self-confidence and resilience today and tomorrow in half day workshops delivered by Talk The Talk. The ‘Talk about Transition’ workshops look at the changes from primary to secondary school, which may be exciting as well as a cause for concern for students. The oracy-based activities allow the 11 year olds to talk about their concerns, how to overcome them and embrace the new opportunities available to them. As well as developing the new students’ oracy skills and communication confidence, the workshops aim to support positive interaction in all life situations and improved social outcomes.

Smiles, hugs and pure joy as GCSE students collected their results this morning. Another great set of results as over 90 per cent achieved the 'gold standard' of five or more GCSE grades including English and Maths. Congratulations to all! For further information on the results, please click here.

The best of luck to all our wonderful Year 13 leavers with their A Level and BTEC results tomorrow. These can be picked up in person from The Rec or viewed via the student portal from 8am. 

Would-be engineers and aviators enjoyed a spectacular day of flying displays and static aircraft at the The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford. The CCF RAF students visited during the ‘Futures Day’, which is aimed at showcasing careers in aviation and which included interactive stands for budding aviators and engineers. The students were also given a private tour of a Boeing Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) multi-role maritime patrol aircraft!

A whole school celebration of the school’s 140th Anniversary as Gordonians, parents, students and staff joined together today for Prize Giving and the Annual Parade. Inspecting the Parade and presenting prizes, was the Guest of Honour Major General Peter Rowell MBE Commandant and Chief Executive of the Defence Academy of the UK. Recent successes including national wins for the golf team and the Gordon's School Pipes and Drums’ visit to Windsor Castle were celebrated today along with individual and House prizes and cups. Gordonians also attended their Memorial Service in the School Chapel and took part in the ‘Big Blaw’ giving them the opportunity to play the bagpipes alongside students in the Pipes and Drums.