Firstly, I would like to thank the MGS CCF for acknowledging last week’s 80th anniversary of D-Day. The CCF gathered together on the school field and positioned themselves in the figure of 80 before the school drone went up to take a photograph. Thank you to the CCF and all of the adult volunteers who supported the commemoration.
I would also like to thank the 1st XI cricket squad for taking part in the annual MCC game last week. The MGS players took to the Mote Park Cricket Club wicket and enjoyed a number of overs against the MCC team, but sadly could not match their power. The MCC scored over 250 runs in their innings and then MGS was bowled out for just 33. Never mind boys. They did tell me though that they enjoyed the lunch!
Well done to the many year 9 students who took to the footpaths and country lanes of Kent at the weekend to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Expedition. The weather was kind to them and let us hope they valued the opportunity to practise before they complete the real thing later in the year. A huge thank you to the members of staff who gave up their weekend to supervise.
This week is the annual MGS Art Exhibition where GCSE and A-level students’ work is put on display for everyone to enjoy. The exhibition takes place in the Big Hall on Wednesday from 4pm, with presentations being at 5pm. Do come along.
I will be out of school for a couple of days this week as the Grammar School Heads Association annual conference is taking place. Each year grammar school headteachers across the country come together in London at the RAF Club to spend a day sharing good practice and hearing about current issues that affect us all. I am sure it will be another good conference. I will be back in school on Thursday.
