General Sir Peter Wall will be giving Thursday’s Insight Talk on ‘How is the global pandemic shaping UK prospects in the current superpower confrontation?’ Sir Peter, Chairman of the Gordon Foundation Trustees, served with the Royal Engineers, retiring after a 40 year career as Chief of the British Army. The talk is open to all and Sir Peter will also be available for questions. Please book to listen via Zoom on 21st May at 5pm through www.gordons.school/boxoffice or click here.

Appearing in his first Lockdown Live, Head of Gravesend House, Gary Knight, will be bringing his own brand of 'Swing' to Gordon's School, with some classic songs from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and Sammy Davis Jr mixed with a few modern surprises. Watch live tonight from 7.00pm via the Gordon's School Facebook page (@GordonsSch) or the Gravesend House Instagram page (gravesend_gordons).

Motivational messages and bright pictures are now adorning the inside of London ambulances to cheer up COVID-19 patients thanks to student Elysee Spacie. The keen baker, who drew and laminated sheets of colourful images, is also producing cakes and brownies and biscuits for ICU staff at St Peter’s Hospital each week to give them a treat while working. Each delicious offering from the young student, who makes between 60 and 70 each week, comes complete with a message of hope for those on the frontline.

He’s won two Olympic medals, is a three times World Champion and has competed in four Oxford v Cambridge Boat Races.  Last year the rower opened our new Ergo Centre and now George Nash MBE is back for a virtual breakfast when he will talk about his rowing days and his career in engineering over a cup of coffee and piece of toast. The talk is available  on the Careers section of the Gordon’s website.

Remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Second World War and our own, commemorated on the Roll of Honour In the school chapel.

The Friday Reflection from the Reverend Sarah Norbron the school Chaplain:

VE day celebrations have been somewhat dampened by the lockdown situation we find ourselves in. When the decision was made to change the Bank Holiday date, we could never have expected to be largely ‘Staying at home’ due to the coronavirus. Today there is a plan for remembering the fallen in a two-minute silence at 11.00am, for listening to Churchill’s speech and to sing along with Vera. This is good and important that we remember, and the words of ‘We’ll meet again’ ring very true at this time. But I do hope we are honouring the heroes of today as well as those of yesteryear, celebrating the multicultural Britain that we are, and those who are putting themselves on the frontline for us all. I know we are, and the NHS/key worker banners and rainbows will no doubt mingle with British bunting.

After war there usually follows a degree of peace. And I know that many of us are looking forward to greater peace to calm anxieties once the virus is no longer a threat. But I do believe that we don’t have to wait until such a threat is over, to experience this inner peace. Yes, there will still be those moments of fear, but God can give us ‘The peace that passes all understanding.’ May those going through difficulties right now, know this peace, whether they are sick, know someone who is sick, or are working on the frontline. I hope this UK blessing from Churches around the country, offers you that peace right now. Please click here for 'The Blessing' from churches across the UK.

1,500 miles in 31 days - that's the challenge our First Team Hockey girls have set themselves for the month of May. The team that lifted the trophies at both the Lord Wandsworth College Tournament and KCS Wimbledon Invitational is raising funds for nhs.uk to show their appreciation and support. To sponsor them in their marathon attempt, please click here.