I cannot believe it is December
already. With only three weeks of term
left, where did the last three months go?
Last week we spent two days interviewing
candidates for the role of Deputy Head.
I am delighted to announce that Misis Johnson has been successfully appointed. Following the
two-day rigorous process across a variety of tasks and interview panels Miss
Johnson displayed both passion and exceptional leadership qualities. She
will be an outstanding deputy headteacher. I am sure you will join me in
congratulating her and wishing her the best in her new role.
We returned to school on Monday following
a weekend when the CCF cadets enjoyed their first recruit camp. A number of younger cadets experienced their
first opportunity being out in the field supported and accompanied by staff and
more senior cadets. The weather played
its part sadly, particularly on Saturday, but everyone returned with smiles.
Also at the weekend, MGS competed for the
first time against 15 other grammar schools at Maidstone Crown Court in the Bar
Mock Trial. 16 students across key stages 4 and 5 represented the school and
put in an excellent performance. Many
thanks to Mr Ferguson who accompanied them.
The main focus for this week is the school
pantomime. Technical and dress
rehearsals take place today and tomorrow in preparation for three performances
of Treasure Island on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 7pm. Good luck to the entire cast and crew, and
thank you to the members of staff who have been supporting the students over
these last couple of months. Do come
along, tickets are still available.
Congratulations to three students: Marcus
Stephens of Barton House who has been awarded a Try Angle Award that recognises
exceptional achievement and good work of young people and Matthew Hau of Barton House and Joseph Pickard
of College House who both took part in the recent Maidstone Music Festival, and
have been invited to perform at the Maidstone Young Musician competition for
2019. Well done boys.
