Tuesday night the teaching staff spent some time after school
talking about learning. The core
business of what we do each day is learning, and so it should always be at the
forefront of what we do. In order for
MGS to continue to develop and improve we have begun to have more detailed
conversations about learning and what learning at MGS is. There is a long road to follow from this
initial first meeting, but over time it is hoped that students themselves will
be able to articulate more how it is they learn, what characteristics of
learning they have and have a greater desire and zest for learning. All of this will then hopefully impact in a
positive way on raising standards.
On Thursday a group of about 15 students from years 8 to 10
took part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival; a national programme offering students
from all backgrounds the opportunity to perform Shakespeare on their local
stage. Mrs Brooks, the Head of
Performing Arts, led the boys in an extract of Julius Caesar at The Sinden
Theatre, Tenterden. The boys were
brilliant, and it was clear that they had worked incredibly hard in a short
space of time to put on what they did.
Well done boys, many thanks to Mrs Brooks, Mr Lozano, Ms Lang and Josh
Bennett of Year 12 who worked with the cast and thank you to the staff and
parents who went along to support them.
A wonderful evening.
Today the U15 rugby squad play The Judd School in the
semi-final of the Kent Cup. The boys,
led by Mr Holmes, are having a great season, and reaching the semi-final of the
Kent Cup is already a massive achievement.
The match is away at Judd, so I am going along to give them as much
support and encouragement as I can. Good
luck boys and I hope to be returning to school with some excellent news.
Finally, congratulations to Sam Smale of Year 12 and Elyas
Sadighi who left last year, who have both been awarded Gold at the Downton Art
Exhibition currently underway at County Hall.
Well done boys.