Today is the last day where we open our doors to the wider MGS community and invite prospective sixth from students to see what we do at MGS. These mini post 16 open mornings, which we have run for the last few days, have gone extremely well, and I thank the staff and students who have helped organise them.
On Thursday last week two year 12 students, Thomas and Callum, qualified for the National Finals of the Oxford University Schools Debating Competition. This is one the country’s leading academic competitions and this is the first time that a team of Maidstonians will be representing MGS at the Oxford Union in this event. Well done Thomas and Callum; a remarkable achievement.
Congratulations must also go to the U15 football squad who beat Dane Court 1 – 0 to progress into the semi-finals of the Kent Cup. Well done boys, and congratulations to Charlie of the squad who scored the winning goal.
On Thursday this week the virtual Year 13 Parents’ Evening takes place which is perfectly timed following the Year 13 Mock Exams that took place a couple of weeks ago. The evening will provide an excellent opportunity for parents to understand how their children are getting on.
And on Friday this week the first charity day of 2022 takes place. Students and staff of Corpus Christi House will be leading the day with the usual non-uniform and fundraising events taking place.
And finally, well done to Alfred of Tonbridge House who, after writing his own book, raised over £1,000 for FareShare: a charity network aimed at relieving food poverty and reducing food waste in the UK. He has also been invited to present his book at the Faversham Literary Festival next month and will be sharing the stage with a Michelin star chef who Alfred interviewed in the book and kindly agreed to come and support Alfred on the day. Great job Alfred.
