As we have reached
Remembrance Day, I would like to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to all
the CCF cadets and adult volunteers who represented MGS so proudly at the
Maidstone Remembrance Parade on Sunday. With many Old Maidstonians having made
the ultimate sacrifice for their country, it is vital that we, as a school
community, continue to honour their memory and recognise the significance of
the Armistice.
Today, on 11
November, the whole school will come together for a special MGS remembrance
service, pausing in silence at 11am to reflect and pay tribute to the fallen.
Turning to recent
school achievements, I would like to congratulate our senior rugby players for
an outstanding week last week. Not only did they take part in the eagerly
anticipated MGS vs Sutton Valence School derby on Friday night (where we won
both games), but they also secured a place in the last 16 of the National Cup
after a 35–14 victory over Christ’s Hospital School on Tuesday. My thanks go to
Mr Saunders, Mr Seymour, Mr Smith, and Mr Dadd for their continued dedication,
and to all those who came to support the squad under the floodlights on Friday
evening. The success in rugby continued
on Saturday against Sutton Valence School for many of our younger rugby
squads.
In other sporting
news, our Girls’ Netball Squad enjoyed a competitive away fixture at Sevenoaks
School last week, sadly losing though 21-16, the Senior Football Squad recorded
a strong 5-1 win over Dane Court Grammar School, and our basketball players
continued their success with another well-deserved victory. Congratulations to
all involved!
This week marks the
start of the two-week mock examination period for our Year 11 students. These
GCSE-style assessments provide valuable experience and insight into what lies
ahead next summer. I wish every student the very best as they put their hard work
into practice.
Looking ahead to
Friday, College House will be leading our next school charity day, supporting
BBC Children in Need. As always, students are invited to wear non-uniform for a
£1 donation at the gate, and there will be a range of additional fundraising activities
throughout the day to support this important national cause.
Finally, on Saturday,
I will be joining the students and staff preparing for the Everest Base Camp
2026 expedition on their first practice walk along the North Downs. While the
Kent hills may not quite rival the Himalayas, the six-hour trek will certainly
test stamina and serve as excellent preparation. Let us hope the weather is
kind to us.
Oh, and good luck to
the MGS Chess Team who will be competing in the National Chess Competition
Qualifier at The Judd School today and congratulations to College House for
winning this year’s Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz.