The dozen students making their way to Okehampton today for Ten Tors which will see them cover 35 miles of Dartmoor’s rough terrain in under two days carrying all they need to complete the route and stay out overnight. Over 2,000 teenagers take part in the challenge in teams of six. Best of luck to all those embarking on the challenge.

A day in the life of CCF at Gordon’s as Wing Commander Martin Larwood-Hughes, Head of the Combined Cadet Force (RAF) branch of the Air Cadets visited for the Biennial Inspection. The Navy demonstrated watermanship training in the swimming pool; the Army showed their skills in the school’s shooting range; there were battle drills; simulated flying and command tasks. CCF is compulsory in Year 10 and is held on a weekly basis with cadets taking part in weekend activities; field days and annual camps. Cadets are offered training in the Army; Royal Navy and Royal Air Force and provides students with the opportunity to develop their powers of leadership, self-reliance and resourcefulness.

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.

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.

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!

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.