On Friday MGS also play Oakwood Park in the annual rugby
fixture at Aylesford Rugby Club. This
annual fixture is now a key date in both schools’ calendars; many students from
both schools come along and enjoy not only the rugby, but also the opportunity
to share some healthy banter!
At the weekend a number of cadets from the CCF RAF Section competed in the prestigious RAF Air Squadron Trophy. Maidstone Grammar School has had an excellent record in this competition winning the trophy 9 times and winning it over three consecutive years; the only school to achieve this. This year we came 6th out of 17 schools; Dulwich College being the winners. Well done to the cadets and thank you to the staff who have supported them throughout the year.
Also last Friday a number of students took to the stage
and performed in one of the School's Band Evenings. These evenings have become very popular over
recent years, not only for the musicians amongst the student body, but also for
their friends who see this as an opportunity to support their fellow
Maidstonians and enjoy an evening out.
Thank you to the staff and students who performed and organised the
event.
Yesterday I chaired a meeting with the Parent Forum: a
group of parents who act as my and the School's sounding board. A number of matters were discussed: the new
assessment arrangements, reports, the new building and pavilion projects and
the House system. Much of what we
discussed will be shared in next week's end of term newsletter and in future parental
evenings. Thank you again to the parents
who sit on this forum; giving up their time for the benefit of the School.
