I wish to begin this week’s blog by saying how proud I am of the MGS Parents’ Association for being awarded first prize at the recent National PTA Awards. Huge congratulations to the PA, and to Sarah Hudson who has led the PA for a number of years. Great job!
Last Thursday we welcomed back to MGS Oli and Billy Leyland (Old Maidstonians from 2019 and 2021). The two brothers, accompanied by London Broncos Rugby League Club, returned to their Kent roots to coach a number of our own senior rugby players. Meridian TV was also in attendance to capture the training session and speak to a number of our players. The players thoroughly enjoyed picking up a rugby ball once more and being in the company of two fine Maidstonians. Thank you to Mr Ferguson, Mr Saunders, London Broncos, and of course Oli and Billy.
In other Old Maidstonian news, Daniel Jones (OM 2017) and Oliver Evans (OM 2018) both rowed at last week’s prestigious Henley Royal Regatta. Oli competed for Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club in the Thames Cup, and Dan competed in the Double Sculls Challenge Cup for Leeds Rowing Club. Sadly they both got knocked out in their respective first rounds, but to qualify for Henley is an achievement in itself. Well done gents.
This week is Extended Learning Week, which we have not been able to run since 2019. Years 7 to 9 are taking part in a range of activities from walking in the Kent countryside to outdoor photography, whilst years 10 and 12 are completing valuable work experience to help them better prepare themselves for the world ahead. I look forward to hearing how it all went when the students return to school next week.
Finally, from Icarus in the Archives, did you know in 1895 the annual river picnic organised by the headmaster's wife was held at the Chequers, Teston. The whole school travelling to the site in boats. Also, in 1895, the whole school was invited to the Mayor's garden party along with all the girls from the Girls Grammar School.
