Last Thursday Jordan Chambers and Fraser Robertson of Year
13, joined by Mr Terrell and Mr Highsted, took part in a charity 12 hour bike
ride around Brands Hatch. They competed
against some very professional looking teams; some teams of old pro rugby
players including Shane Williams, Lee Mears and Victor Obogu. They acquitted themselves admirably; coming
17th out of 34 teams completing over 80 laps of the circuit in the 12 hour
period. The team showed real grit and determination to complete what was a very
challenging event. They are raising
money for Parkinsons UK and if you would like to sponsor the team please make
contact with the School. Congratulations
to the entire team in what was a very long, but very rewarding day.
Last week the Parent Forum met for the first time this academic year
and discussed a number of matters that included how we assess and grade
students’ work, the Bring Your Own Device initiative, the new building project,
and the vision for the next 5 years. It
was an extremely positive meeting and all came away more informed of what is to
come. We will be shortly looking for
additional members, so if you would like to get involved please contact the
School.
This week I attend the first Parents’ Association meeting of
the year to discuss the coming year and join the Academy Working Party to
continue discussions on understanding more the concept of academy status. On Thursday students from Year 12 and their
parents are invited in for their Information Evening; an evening to find out
more about what is to come in the next 12 months. Not only will key staff from the Upper School
be speaking, but I will be updating parents on the last 12 months with regards
to the MGS Development Fund and sharing with them some potential exciting news
about our building projects. Throughout
the next few months all students and their parents will be invited in to attend
their respective evening to hear more; please do come along.
