I never thought I would be writing my
blog in the situation that we are now in.
It does not feel right that here we are in March and the school is
incredibly quiet.
Firstly, I wish to extend a huge
personal thank you to everyone, students and staff, for the combined efforts
over the last few weeks. We have all had
to adjust, react quickly, and come together – and seeing this from the entire
school community was not only humbling but made me feel very proud to be part of
an amazing and selfless profession.
Thank you.
Secondly, I wish to thank the parents
for their support over the last few weeks.
I have received a number of emails expressing thanks and appreciation,
and praising the work that we are doing to ensure the life of the school
continues. Parents, with our help, it’s
over to you now. Please support us by
ensuring your child completes the work being set and that they follow their
normal timetable. It is vital they get
into some kind of routine.
The MGS Community is full of pride
and tradition, and is full of people who hold MGS close to their hearts. We have temporarily left its home of Barton
Road and have moved to a more virtual one.
Despite our temporary home I know that the spirit of MGS will carry on. And as I said in my speech at the Founders’
Day Service in July last year, ‘What makes us Maidstonians? Other Maidstonians’. It is the people within MGS that defines the
school, not the school buildings themselves.
Last week HM The Queen said, ‘The UK
is entering a period of great concern and uncertainty and at times such as
these, I am reminded that our nation’s history has been forged by people and
communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with
a focus on the common goal’. Last week
we as the MGS Community came together and extended our support and kindness to
each other. We will get through this and
come out the other end as an even more cohesive and thoughtful community, and I
am already looking forward to welcoming the students back.
Best wishes and stay safe.
