Firstly, congratulations to the players of the MGS 2nd XI Football Squad who, by beating Simon Langton Grammar School 1 – 0 on Wednesday, have won their respective league. This is a huge achievement for the players who have worked so hard to achieve this significant goal. Well done gents, and a huge thank you to the members of staff who supported them throughout the whole season.
Yesterday we acknowledged the 70th anniversary of Accession Day: the day the Queen became Queen Elizabeth II back on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, HM King George VI. The Union flag was flown on top of the school gatehouse, the Refectory served food with a Royal theme, and the CCF contingent paraded in school forming the number 70. Thank you to everyone who took part.
Following yesterday’s celebrations, the Union flag was replaced with the Pride flag once more - acknowledging the month of LGBT+ History Month. We have received so much positive feedback since we launched our recognition of LGBT+ History Month last week. It is so pleasing to know that MGS goes on being an incredibly kind and accepting school.
Yesterday we welcomed parents of year 12 students into the school to hear from key staff about the upcoming UCAS process that their children will be now facing. The time has come for our year 12 students to really start thinking of what life will be like beyond the school gates, and the evening last night hopefully provided a lot of information and guidance about what is to come.
On Wednesday this week parents of year 8 students will attend an evening speaking to their son’s teachers at the Year 8 Virtual Parents’ Evening. Just like with the Year 12 UCAS Evening, this year 8 event is crucial for the students as it is at this time of the year when they choose their GCSE options. A lot of work now goes on in school to ensure we create as good a curriculum as possible for each year 8 student.
