FEAST FOR THE EARS
Published 12/02/20
An informal concert with musicians spanning every year group takes place in the Rec tonight providing a real feast for the ears! Jazz, classical and contemporary - something for everyone!
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WINE AND CHEESE
Published 11/02/20Wine and Cheese tasting comes to Gordon’s on Friday 28th February when the school welcomes William Waters from Laithwaites Wine to guide parents and guests through carefully selected bottles of red and white wines together with paired cheeses. Go to the Gordon’s Box Office or click here for further information and to buy tickets.
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STEM SPEED
Published 10/02/20Whistlestop careers advice for our Year 10s as they are speed networking with SATRO this morning.With just two minutes to put their problem solving skills to the test by questioning the visiting businesses from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) industries, the students have to guess their career. Afterwards they will be given the opportunity to hear from the invited businesses and question them further. The event is designed to enthuse, educate and empower students to engage in STEM subjects and develop their employability skills for future career pathways. Please see below to see them in action:
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NEW SPORTS HUB
Published 07/02/20Please click the button below for information on the new dedicated sports hall and all weather pitch, for the school and local community. Here you will also find our wish list, with all the equipment we need!
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TRUSTEE ELECTED
Published 07/02/20Congratulations to Gordon Foundation Trustee Councillor Alan McClafferty on his election as Leader of Surrey Heath Borough Council. Cllr McClafferty, who is the Link Governor for Careers at Gordon's, has served as a local councillor since 2015.
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POLITICIAN TO PRISONER TO PRISON CHAPLAIN
Published 05/02/20Former Conservative Minister Jonathan Aitken was convicted of perjury and served seven months of an 18 month prison sentence. Last year he was ordained as an Anglican Priest. On Thursday (February 13th) at 6.15pm he’s coming to Gordon’s to talk on: ‘From Politician to Prisoner to Prison Chaplain’. Tickets are free and the event is open to all! Please visit the School Box Office to book (www.gordons.school/boxoffice) or click here.
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LAST POST AT MENIN GATE
Published 03/02/20Humbled and honoured, students members of the Pipes and Drums took part in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate on Sunday. After a Parade from the Town Hall in Ypres through the town, the group of 28 pipers and drummers gathered close to the iconic Memorial to the Missing. There, Pipe Major Owen played the lament before the whole band joined for Amazing Grace. A wreath was laid at the foot of the Memorial to the Missing by Drum Major Lottie. The Last Post has been sounded at the Gate every evening at 8.00pm since 1928. The Gordon’s Pipes and Drum’s contributed to the 31,669th service at the Memorial dedicated to the 54,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in Belgium and have no known grave.
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CONFERENCE SUCCESS
Published 03/02/20Accomplished and passionate debating marked the second MUN Conference at Gordon's, which attracted almost 100 students from seven schools including one from Germany. Professional to the last, delegates debated issues such as the use of chemical agents for riot control; the question of government accountability and transparency and sustainable fisheries over the two day event. At the formal dinner on the Saturday evening Sir Andrew Parmley, former Lord Mayor of London gave the key note speech. Please click here for further pictures.
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MUN CONFERENCE
Published 31/01/20Looking forward to welcoming some 100 students from 7 schools – including one from Germany – at our MUN Conference this weekend. The packed programme will include debates on disarmament; the environment; overpopulation and human organ trafficking. For updates throughout the weekend, follow the Gordon’s MUN on Instagram (gordonsmodelunitednations) and Twitter (@gordon_MUN).
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IN PRAISE OF DR FAUSTUS
Published 28/01/20‘What a show!’; ‘excellent collaboration of the arts’ and ‘….wonderful first night’ were just some of the comments made about the sell-out Dr Faustus production which arrived at Gordon’s last night. The dark, Elizabethan tragedy will be performed by students again tonight and Wednesday. For more photographs please click here.
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ARRIVAL OF DR FAUSTUS
Published 27/01/20Be prepared to be transported to a dark, tragic world as Dr Faustus arrives at Gordon’s tonight for a three night run. All performances are sold out for what promises to be another breath-taking production by the Drama students. Caught during their technical rehearsal this morning, this gives a glimpse of what to expect tonight. Break a leg all!
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RUGBY SEVENS SUCCESS
Published 27/01/20Cup finalists in the Seaford College 7s Tournament, Gordon’s U18 VII suffered an agonising loss to Epsom College 5-0 on Sunday. However, Corum Nott was picked Player of the Tournament. Their scores in the Group Stages: New Hall School 33-12; Hurstpierpoint College 19-14; Felsted School 19-12 and Bishop Wordsworth’s School 19-17. Congratulations all on your fantastic performances.
