Five choirs from Gordon's joined together this week to perform an unforgettable musical start to Christmas with the Carol Services in the school Chapel of St Edward the Confessor. The audience of over 500 parents, friends, staff and students heard from the newly formed Boys' Choir; Semper Fidelis Singers; School Choir and Men's Choir together with Music Staff and Ladies Choir. The magical services also raised over £1,700 for local charities. The money will be split between Camberley Youth for Christ; Children with Special Needs Foundation and Surrey Heath Age Concern.

The Grinch stole the Christmas Cake Decorating Competition as Gordon’s Sixth Formers set the bar to a new level today producing a fantastic array of designs and decorations. In the end it was Augusta with their Grinch who were crowned icing queens. In second place a jaunty Father Christmas by China and third place was Windsor with their penguin.

Congratulations to the new Head Boy Oliver Henderson and Head Girl Abigail White. The two of them were appointed after formal interviews with 20 Year 12 Students. Their Deputies are Tobias Johnson and Dina Khan. They will take up their duties from next term at the Guildford Cathedral Service. We wish them all the best of luck and hope that they enjoy their new roles.

This year’s Gordonian Award Winners are Freya Keppel-Compton (Creative Arts, Music) and Ella Litjens (Sport). 

England Rugby legend Steve Borthwick delighted players at Gordon’s this afternoon by taking them for a practise session on the Front Field. Currently coaching the national team, Mr Borthwick played for England between 2001 and 2010, captaining the side for two years. His visit is particularly timely given that the first XV will be playing the Royal Alexandra and Albert School for the Sovereign’s Cup on Saturday.

Taking to the water in their brand new double scull, members of the Gordon’s Boat Club who rowed in their first time trial race, Burway Head from Chertsey Lock to Penton Hook Lock. Seven girls competed across four boats, three double sculls and a coxed quad scull.