Last Friday and Saturday were two more days when we could welcome the wider community into the School.
On Friday we enjoyed a non-uniform day and bumper cake sale to acknowledge the MacMillan Coffee Morning. About 50 parents and former staff came into school to enjoy the occasion with us, soon followed by hundreds of hungry children eager to buy a piece of cake. It was a wonderful event and thank you to Mrs Cook and the prefect team for organising the day.
On Saturday it was the turn of the Old Maidstonian Society. About 50 former students and their families returned to MGS for a light tea and afternoon of conversation. The Old Maidstonian Society is an important organisation that promotes the School’s culture of belonging ensuring that former students remain in contact with their school. Maidstonians have an allegiance to their school when they are here, and this is equally seen amongst Old Maidstonians who have similar stories and tales to tell about their experiences. A big thank you to the Old Maidstonian Committee for organising the event and to the six prefects who acted as guides and who represented the youth of today.
Sadly, in contrast, Saturday morning, before the Old Maidstonian event, was not a ‘good day at the office’. The rugby fixture on that day was against Skinners’ School. In total, including the fixtures on the Friday afternoon, there were 10 matches, and MGS only came away with two wins: U12B and U13A. As always though, the students did themselves proud and played with great spirit, and I know they will use the experience to improve for the future. Part of winning is losing! A huge thank you to all of the staff and parent helpers who made the weekend rugby possible.
Due to the current fuel shortages we have had to postpone the Year 9 Information Evening, but the Year 10 one is still going ahead on Wednesday. Just like with years 11 and 12, these evenings are important as they provide an opportunity for parents to hear what they can expect from us and how we will be supporting their sons, particularly after the last 18 months of disruption. We will be in contact with year 9 parents to reschedule.
