While the Front Field at lunchtime is a great space for football or rugby, the new Mindfulness Garden outside the Medical Centre is a haven of peace and tranquility and ideal for a catch up with friends. Thank you Gordon's School Parents' Association for contributing to this lovely spot.
Historic rivalries have been swept aside as two hockey giants from opposing countries unite this term to teach at Gordon’s. Former Pakistan Olympian Muhammad Irfan joins former GB player David Mathews on the Hockey coaching staff. Mr Irfan, a prolific goal scorer and renowned defender brings a wealth of experience both as a junior and senior national team player. He is looking forward to introducing ‘Asian skills’ to his new cohort. A veteran of the 2012 London Olympics, Mr Irfan also played for Pakistan in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Hockey has been a passion of his since childhood. “I have given a very long service to my country, playing top level for many years”, he said, adding: “The time has come to help future generations”. Mr Irfan joins an impressive line-up of sports staff at Gordon’s – all experts in their fields – including former Wales International and ex-Chelsea player Gareth Hall; Former Fiji 7s Skills and Analyst Coach Chris Davies and Surrey Storm netballers Nicole Humphrys (left) and Leah Middleton (right).
Welcoming all our students back to school today. This Back to School video explains exactly how Gordon’s will operate this term to keep everyone safe. In addition, there is information on on-line learning should students be quarantined or in isolation. The underlying message given by Mr Pavis in the video is: “Whatever the circumstances we will ensure teaching and learning is delivered to the highest possible standards”.
Wonderful to welcome our new Year 7s on their Gordon's journey. And in just a short time, they are already getting to know Gordon’s and each other! Tours, talks and meeting staff. Included in their induction day is a history of the Chapel by our school Chaplain the Reverend Sarah Norbron; music demonstrations; science, maths, IT and biometrics. Difficult choices to be made to as to which of the 50 plus co-curricular activities to join. For those joining the Sixth Form for their A Levels, there has been team building and a bbq.
Enjoying the open water at last! Members of the Gordon's Boat Club taking part in the first of two rowing camps at the Burway Rowing Club, Chertsey. The group has trained throughout lockdown in their homes, on borrowed ergos with many of them taking part in the British Rowing Virtual Championships. Today they were reunited with fellow scullers and their coach, three times Olympian cox Alan Inns. For more information about the Gordon's Boat Club, click here.
The school's internet service connection will be updated between 2.00pm and 4.00pm today. As a result of this, all incoming and outgoing-based communications will stop during this time. Normal service will be resumed after 4.00pm.
Netballer Jo is undergoing a virtual trial for one of the UK’s leading netball teams, London Pulse. Helped by the school’s Head of Netball and Surrey Storm player Nicole Humphrys, Jo will have to complete at least four filmed evaluations including strength and conditioning and ball skills. Best of luck Jo! For further information on sports scholarships at Gordon's, please click here.
They endured thunderstorms, wind, rain (and some questionable cooking!) but all five Sixth Formers completed the 100 mile Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award expedition from Winchester to Eastbourne recently. The group of Emma Cohen, Joshua Deakin, Lottie Henden, Jesse Holmes and Ella Litjens followed the South Downs Way, taking six days before setting eyes on the Eastbourne Pier. Ella revealed there had been some “close calls with lightening” and the inevitable blisters but that the exercise had been great for team bonding. Congratulations to all the participants!
The GCSE Class of 2020 celebrating on the Front Field after collecting their results. All have shown enormous courage, determination and resilience this year and their outstanding achievements are testament to many years of hard work. Congratulations all.
Rounding off a phenomenal year in which he set records at the National Powerlifting Championships in U18 and U23, Faiyaz Moolji is now heading for Oxford University. Divya Balashanker and Benji Holland secured places to Cambridge. The recent results also mean that Asad Ali; Oli Greengrass and Teah Jasani will study medicine; Sophie Ross dental surgery and Alyssa Tutt veterinary medicine. Congratulations all. For further results information, please click here.
Congratulations to all our A Level students on their outstanding results. All have shown great fortitude, resilience and determination in a most difficult year. Socially-distanced celebrations at school today as we welcomed the Class of 2020 back to collect their results.
Taking part in what was meant to be a week long residential training course with the National Youth Music Theatre, is Ryan Knight. Now being held via Zoom, Ryan is working on his audition technique as well as choreography, musical theatre, vocals and acting. Along with group work, there is also the opportunity for one to ones with industry professionals. Funding for Ryan’s course has come from his Gordonian Award for Creative Arts, also awarded to promising sports students in Year 11. For more information on the awards, please click here.
