Students learning how to sign this afternoon as part of Disability Awareness Day at Gordon's. Many also took part in the blind football and listened to Amie Humphries who spoke about breaking disability stereotypes.
A 3-2 victory against Thomas Hardye School this afternoon earned Gordon's a Semi-Final place in the prestigious national competition, the English Schools Football Association Trophy for the second successive year. Skipper Will McKechnie, who has hit the target in each of the last four rounds, scored twice as Gordon's came from behind to snatch a thunderous win. Also on the scoresheet was Elliott Sleep while man of the match was Jack Burrell with an imposing performance in midfield.
Friends of Gordon's made intricate, professional-looking (and delicious!) canapes last night with the expert guidance of Amanda Beavis from Simply Dine at the Gordon's Canapes Evening. The next event is the Paint and Sip Party on Thursday 7th March. Pleases visit the Box Office on this website to book.
Being a good friend and appreciating friends and family, all part of Mental Health Awareness Day at Gordon's. While some students engaged in relaxation exercises such as yoga and learned about how different foods effect moods, others wrote about why they liked particular people.
Come and support the Gordon’s First XI in the Quarter Final of the country’s most prestigious school footballing competition – the ESFA Schools Trophy as they take on Thomas Hardye School, Dorset in a home game on Wednesday 13th February. Kick off 2.15pm.
Tickets are still available for tonight’s Informal Concert in the Rec featuring Y10 students and Semper Fidelis Singers. This is a free public event and all are welcome. Please book through the Box Office on the Gordon’s website.
Porridge; salmon; mackerel and plenty of fresh water, with a fruity twist was enjoyed by those learning about Food and Mood today as part of ID Week’s mental health day. Elsewhere, students were strolling around the grounds for a ‘Walk and Talk’ session learning relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety.
Award-winning author Dan Smith popped in to Gordon’s library today, where he is filming a masterclass on his latest book ‘She Wolf’, set in the time of the Vikings.
Mental Health Day at Gordon’s and activities include a relaxation session to manage stress and anxiety; a talk on ‘food and mood’; Yoga and walk and talk session.
The newly-formed Boys' Choir held their first Choral Evensong at Gordon's last night by candlelight in the school chapel. This enchanting service - the oldest continuous music tradition in the world - will also take place on Parade Sunday March 24th from 6pm. All welcome.
Fundraising for the new sports hall and all-weather pitch for Gordon’s and the local community, has already started with Buckingham’s Head of House Jamie Sinclair committed to running in the London Marathon to raise money to equip the development. He also plans to set a personal best of achieving the marathon in under three hours! To sponsor him please click here.
Planning permission has now been granted for a new sports hall and second all-weather pitch at Gordon’s, which will transform the facilities currently offered to students and provide a sports hub for the local community. For more information please click here.
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