A reminder that the Open Meeting for parents and members of the wider community who would like to be involved in the campaign to raise funds for the new sports hall and all weather pitch, will take place tonight at 6.15pm in the Stibbon Room.
For the second year in succession, Kensington House baked their way to victory with their Swiss roll featuring the Gordon's crest, for the Inter-House Baking Competition today. In second place were China and third, Gravesend. The task facing two chefs from each house, was to produce Swiss rolls on a Gordon’s theme. The difficult job of judging on both appearance and taste was done by Mrs Rentell; Mrs Boorman and Mrs Cottam.
Although it’s over a month away, girls in the Residential Boarding house Augusta are already getting ready for Mothering Sunday. They made a stunning range of cards at the weekend which they will sell alongside truffles to raise money for their charity for the homeless, Crisis.
We welcome the students pursuing sports scholarships for Gordon's Sixth Form, here for their assessments today. Not the best conditions but all putting on a great display of their sporting talents. We also look forward to seeing the Creative Arts Scholarship candidates on Wednesday and Thursday for their assessments. Click here for further information on scholarships in the Sixth Form.
Hundreds of people have been consulted over the curriculum at Gordon's for 2020 including students, staff and parents. Among the changes being debated are to offer more languages; more literacy and numeracy as well as the importance of the Arts and STEM.
Gordon's First XI Football team will take on Hampton School in the Semi-Final of the ESFA U18 Trophy on March 13th at 2.30pm in a home game for a place in the final, to be played at the Shrewsbury Town FC's Stadium, Montgomery Waters Meadow. This is the second year running Gordon's has reached the semi-final of this prestigious tournament. Please come and support!
Enjoying the fantastic display of daffodils across West End Village as well as in school.
From a pilates course for pregnancy to mayhem in a classroom and stereotypes, those taking part in this year’s Inter-House Drama have devised a completely diverse range of plays to showcase their acting skills. Rehearsals took part in the Rec this afternoon with the final this evening. The event will be judged by the Head of Drama Ms Moore and Mr Olden.
A must-have accessory for any students or Gordonian is the new Gordon’s green towel. Measuring approximately 75cm by 120cm and 100 per cent cotton, the £18 towel features an embroidered Gordon’s crest and the name of the house. Student Nathan White came up with the idea as a means of fundraising for the Rugby tour to South Africa in the summer. To order one, pick up a form from Khartoum Office.
Delighted to welcome Football Beyond Borders today, Gravesend House's chosen charity for this year. The education charity uses football as an engagement tool to give young people the opportunity to achieve their goals and fulfill their potential.
Gordon's golfers beat strong opposition in Spain this week to become the Millfield and Desert Springs European Team Champions 2019, with a winning score of 244 for the three days. Congratulations!
For their arguments against ‘Does the use of Miss and Sir promote sexism and hierarchy?’, Gravesend House won the Key Stage 3 Inter-House Debating Competition today. In second place were Victoria House.
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