Welcome to my last blog of Term 1 – I cannot believe it is eight weeks since we started the new academic year back at the start of September. Firstly, I would like to thank the year 7 guides, sixth form prefects and all the staff for their contributions to yesterday's and last week’s 11+ Open Mornings. Many prospective students and their families came round the school to see what we do and get an understanding of what it is like being a Maidstonian. The big day for MGS is however this Thursday when those same families visit the school once more and attend the 11+ Opening Evening. Usually, over 1000 people come round the school on the night to see more of what we do and hear from me about what life is like being associated to MGS. Thank you in advance for everyone associated with the school and the contributions they will make.
Last Thursday after school I had the
pleasure of enjoying the U16 football match where we beat Tunbridge Wells
Grammar School 4 – 2 on penalties. At
full-time it was 1 – 1, and so the gathered crowd, as well as the players and
coaches, had to endure a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out between the two
teams. Fortunately, we came out the
winners, mainly due to the two fantastic saves by Spencer, the U16
goalkeeper. Well done to the entire
squad.
Also, well done to the senior rugby
players who came through a difficult Saturday rugby fixture against Chislehurst
and Sidcup Grammar School. Both the 1st
and 2nd XV squads won their respective matches, but did cause the
watching fans to go through a few tense periods when we were up against
it. Good job boys.
