Despite it being the
last week of the term this week is probably the busiest one so far this year.
Last night I attended the first Old Maidstonian Committee meeting and the
Parents’ Association AGM; today is the second Year 6 Open Morning where we
welcome once again parents of Year 6 boys to see the school at work, which will
be followed by a governors meeting after school; Wednesday I am going into
London to attend the Grammar School Heads’ Association October seminar and the
annual drinks reception at the House of Commons; Thursday is our Year 6 Open
Evening, which probably is the most important event of the year; and Friday is
the first day of the half term holiday for the students but is the second Inset
day of the year for the staff. One busy week!
Congratulations to the
U15 football squad who beat St Gregory's Catholic
School of Tunbridge Wells 6 – 4 in the National Cup. They came from behind twice and played really
well. Round 3 of the tournament awaits. Good luck boys.
About a week ago a few MGS students were presented with the
Young Leaders in Cricket Award at Lord’s cricket ground. Young Leaders in
Cricket was set up in 2010 to give young people the skills to volunteer for
their local cricket club and help grassroots cricket to thrive. Jacques Hutchinson of Corpus Christi House,
Ryan Ambanpola of Tonbridge House, Harrison Keeping also of Tonbridge House and
James Poole of College House received their awards from the founder of the
award Paul Daniels, Kent player Harry Podmore & Sky Sports presenter Matt
Floyd. Well done boys.
And finally well done to Cadet Yousif Egan of
Corpus Christi House who made his first successful flight in a Grob Tutor last
week. His experience included taking
control of the plane and completing the aerobatic manoeuvres wing-over and
stall turns. Congratulations Yousif.
