Last week Year 8 took part in a Careers Day – a day off
timetable in order to take part in a number of activities that help young
people think about their futures. One
parent emailed into school on Friday saying, “my son came home yesterday
absolutely enthused by the careers day that you held at MGS.” It is pleasing to hear such encouraging
feedback, and well done boys for approaching the day’s opportunities with
positivity and enthusiasm.
This week Year 8 also begin their process of thinking about
what subjects they would like to study at GCSE.
On Wednesday evening Year 8 students and their parents are invited to
attend the Year 8 Options Information Evening to hear from key staff about the
next few months and what to expect when making these important decisions. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Tonight after school all teaching staff will remind
themselves what it is like to be a learner again. As part of our year-long work on learning at
MGS, staff will be learning something that they currently know very little
about: Bridge, Samba Drumming, Yoga or Russian.
The aim is to get teaching staff to imagine what it is like learning
something new again, and so evoke thoughts on how they teach in their
classrooms. The session will be both
informative and reflective but hopefully fun too.
I received a letter from The Salvation Army yesterday
thanking us for the toys and gifts generously donated by our parent body. As a result of this generosity, Christmas presents
were given to 340 children who would have otherwise received very little if
anything at all. In addition, mums and
carers were also given a small present and 210 food parcels were distributed to
families. I would like to thank you for
the support you give to this worthy cause, it was overwhelming to see the gifts
around the Christmas tree at the end of term.
Finally, an advanced notice of Friday 5 February which is
the Parents’ Association annual Quiz Night.
Please look out for flyers giving details of the event, and come along
to enjoy an evening’s entertainment.
