Firstly, congratulations to both the U15 and U16 football squads who won their respective Maidstone District finals 5 – 2 and 6 - 0. Both games were played with spirit and enthusiasm, attracting a large number of fellow Maidstonians in support. Well done to all players, and thank you to Mr Terrell and Mr Hughes for leading the squads during the season. The same U15 squad played in the Kent Cup Final on Friday at Bromley Football Club but sadly lost 2 – 0. The players were of course disappointed, but they played the game right up to the final whistle with hope and guts. Bad luck boys.
This week Year 12 continue with their UCAS exams and return to normal lessons next week. Once they return, the GCSE and A Level examinations begin for the following six weeks involving both Year 11 and Year 13 and so this week they approach the end of their time as being Maidstonians. Year 13 leave on Friday with Year 11 finishing at some point during the week. Best wishes to them all.
Tonight parents of Year 9 have an opportunity to meet their son’s teachers at the Year 9 Virtual Parents’ Evening. Following eight months of GCSE studies tonight provides a good opportunity for parents to understand how things are progressing. I am sure it will be a positive night.
Finally, from Icarus in the Archives, did you know in 1930 when workhouses were abolished in the UK the Junior School from Brunswick House was incorporated into the new main school in Barton Road – the school that we are in now.
