Welcome to my last blog of 2021 - I cannot believe we have reached the end of the calendar year already. I am sure, like me, you are looking forward to the upcoming festive period, particularly considering the restrictions we had to endure last year. Once again I wish to thank the staff and students for bringing life back to MGS since returning to school since September – it has been so good seeing the energy and buzz around the place.
Reflecting on last week, I would like to thank College House for organising last Friday’s Christmas-themed charity day. Students and staff enjoyed the Christmas market in the Quad, sang along to numerous Christmas songs being played over the school Tannoy, and enjoyed the many cakes and gingerbread sweets on offer. Everyone enjoyed the day and raised loads of money for charity. Thank you for the support.
On Saturday the school rugby squads enjoyed the last weekend fixture of the season. It has been so good having the rugby fixture programme return this year, but there is still one more game of the season: 1st XV MGS vs. Oakwood this Wednesday. Good luck to the players.
Yesterday we congratulated Year 12 at the GCSE Certificate Presentation Afternoon. Students in Year 12 who were at MGS last year received their GCSE certificates in this formal event where the students came up on stage in the Hall to receive a round of applause from their peers. In amongst the presentations, speeches were made by Mr Martin, Mr Rivers, and two students, before singing the School Song at the end. A good way to finish the year.
This week there are of course a number of Christmas events to finish off the term. Today and tomorrow the students enjoy their Christmas meal cooked for them by Cucina; on Thursday the MGS Christmas Concert and Carol Service takes place at 7pm at All Saints Church; and then on Friday I will be leading the Christmas assembly across the airwaves before everyone going home for a well-deserved break.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
