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Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Tuesday 22 January 2019


Well, this week is a stark contrast to last week.  Currently, as you read my blog, I am in New York and Boston accompanying 24 Year 12 students who are representing MGS at the Harvard Model United Nations Conference.  The trip is an amazing experience and provides the students a fantastic opportunity to debate world issues on a global stage.  This contrasts with last week when we welcomed five Ofsted inspectors into the school to complete an Ofsted inspection. 

 

Ofsted inspections can be both draining and exhilarating, but I must say I was bowled over by the response I saw from both staff and students.  Everyone played their part in showing the inspectors how we all feel about MGS.  In particular, thank you to those students, members of staff and governors who gave up some time and met with them.  The outcome of the inspection will be shared shortly, but I will say that our community nature, the respect the students have for everyone around them, and the sense that a moral code exists at the heart of the school were particularly mentioned.

 

This week we welcome Year 8 and Year 13 back into normal school following last week’s examinations.  I hope they went well for everyone.  Results will follow in due course.

 

Congratulations to Daniel Lloyd of Tonbridge House who took part in a practice event last Saturday before he competes soon at the British Cycling National Cyclocross Championships.  Daniel competed in the U14s race held at the Cyclopark in Gravesend on a very tough and technical course, with Daniel having to do the same course as the Elite Pro men who compete in World Cup races. The course had 40m of sand, a steep 30% hill, a scaffolding bridge, steps, muddy off-camber sections, and road sections. Only the top competitors qualify for the British Championships based on points accumulated from races earlier in the season. First to be set off were the 80 competitors in the U16s and then 2 minutes later the 60 competitors in the U14s. It was a five lap race over 40 minutes with a very fast and furious start. Daniel had a steady start but then completed the last laps very strongly to finish in 8th place overall.  Well done Daniel and good luck for the British Championships.