debate winners
Speaking for the motion ‘monuments to controversial figures should remain’, Gordon’s won the Arete Debating competition against Woking High School. Congratulations to Amelie Harris and Darcy Watson.
Speaking for the motion ‘monuments to controversial figures should remain’, Gordon’s won the Arete Debating competition against Woking High School. Congratulations to Amelie Harris and Darcy Watson.
T-Day has arrived! Some 350 tablets have now been issued to students in Years 7-9, which will allow them to access the internet; their digital files and learning resources. The Surface Pro-Go features a detachable keyboard and protective case and heralds a new era in the classroom. The tablet scheme is part of the school’s Classroom 2020 vision transforming the learning opportunities available to students. It will ensure they have the best possible access to learning and make them technologically prepared while maintaining the much-valued traditional values of paper and pen. NB if parents still have forms to hand in for the scheme, please do so as soon as possible.
All that elbow grease paid off as students presented sparkling shoes and beautifully ironed Blues for their annual Drill competition. Sandringham House started the event, which was inspected by Lieutenant Joshua Edwards from Pirbright. Judging the drills was Sergeant Andrew Roberts from the Cadet Training Team at Longmoor. Girls were competing for the Longmoor Cup and boys for the Talbot Cup. The winners of the hotly contested Cups, will be announced at the Patron’s Parade in June.
The annual Inter-House drill competition takes place tomorrow with the girls competing for the Longmoor Cup and the boys for the Talbot Cup. Judging the drill is Sergeant Andrew Roberts from the Cadet Training team at Longmoor and carrying out the inspection will be Lieutenant Joshua Edwards from Pirbright.
Not only did Mr Sinclair, Head of Buckingham House, complete the London Marathon but he also achieved his fundraising target of £3,000. Our Marathon Man covered the distance in just over three hours and his tireless efforts will mean the school is able to buy much needed sports equipment for the new sports hall and all weather pitch for use by students, staff and the local community.
Please 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!
An English Speaking Union workshop in Berkshire gave students in Year 7 the opportunity to hone their skills in debating and public speaking today. The group attended the ‘Discover your Voice’ workshop designed to help them communicate more effectively with others; develop their ability to think critically; build cohesive arguments and improve their delivery, listening and response skills.
Best of luck to all our staff, parents and Gordonians taking part in this Sunday's London Marathon. For those wishing to sponsor Mr Sinclair, Head of Buckingham House, who is raising funds for equipment for the new sports hall and all-weather pitch, please click here.
The Year 10 Parents' Consultation Evening will take place on Thursday 25th April between 6.00pm and 8.00pm.
We welcomed a party of 35 Japanese students today, here to find out about life in a British boarding school. Their packed programme includes a tour of the school and lessons; cultural exchange presentations and of course a performance by our Pipes and Drums!
The first day of the Summer Term is Wednesday 24th April. Residential boarders should arrive the night before (Tuesday 23rd April).