Welcome to Term 6 and the beginning of the last term of the academic year - I really cannot believe we are in June already. The weather is better, the days are longer, and the summer sun is certainly making a difference. It is also the time of year when we as Maidstonians enjoy the annual Quad assemblies: coming together as one school community in the Quad each week for the whole-school assembly. With it being the first one of the year I will be leading it, and also, with it being Pride Month, I will be speaking about something that I am proud of: the recent Everest Base Camp trip. I will be joined by Henry of Year 12, and between us we will be sharing our thoughts and experiences on what has become a proud achievement of our lives.
On returning to school this week we also see Year 11 and Year 13 return to their respective GCSE and A-level examinations. The examination period has reached its mid-point, and so a number of the students are already beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep going Year 11 and Year 13 as each day of examinations brings the end one step closer.
This week we welcome our prospective Maidstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the school at our annual Year 6 House Teas. Starting today, and over the following three days, students and their parents will come into school to attend their respective house tea: an opportunity to meet their fellow Maidstonians and play a few getting-to-know-you activities. When the students arrive many of them are nervous, but after the event they leave with a smile on their face and an excitement for what is to come as they prepare to become a fully-fledged Maidstonain.
Finally, I wish to congratulate the U13, U14 and U15 football squads for each winning their respective Maidstone District Cup Final. Over the two weeks before the May half term break each squad played their final at the Gallagher Stadium, and each final resulted in a win for Maidstone Grammar School. The U13 squad beat Wrotham School 4 -2 on penalties after a 4 – 4 draw, the U14 squad beat The Malling School 4 – 3 also on penalties after a 2 – 2 draw, and the U15 squad beat Aylesford School 3 – 0. Huge congratulations to all three squads, and thank you to the PE Department for collectively coaching and supporting the players throughout the season. Well done all.
