We are pleased to welcome Mr Andrew Moss to the school, as the new Headteacher from September.

Mr Moss has worked in a variety of schools prior to joining Gordon’s. Most recently as Headteacher of a 3-16 school in Ilford, Essex. Having worked for eight years in both the independent and state boarding sector, including a time as Headteacher.

Mr Moss is familiar with the nature of our school and the aspects that make it such a special place. Mr Moss and family will be on-site from late July onwards, initially accommodated in Chapel House until the Headteacher’s house is refurbished completed in early 2011.

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Moss

Sam and George are cycling between Britain’s three capitals this summer in a bid to raise £1,500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Sam Olden, 18, began his trip in Edinburgh on July 28 with school friend George Barton, 18.
The pair who board at Gordon’s School, headed towards Cardiff and finally onto London where they are set to finish tomorrow in Trafalgar Square.
Their journey is 572 miles with the duo covering between 49 and 81 miles a day, carrying provisions in panniers and staying in youth hostels and campsites on the way.
Sam said: “We wanted to do something memorable with the break.
“I got into cycling when I borrowed by dad’s old bike so we decided to cycle around the capitals.
“The trip so far has been a challenge – I’m very saddle sore and my legs ache but it’s been worth it.”
The cyclists have raised £1,189 so far for the hospital and are hoping to hit their target by the time they return.
“Great Ormond Street carries out miracles on a daily basis and knowing people that work there and who have received treatment gave us a better idea of the support they need.”
Sam’s dad Stu, who lives with Sam in Hudson Way, Abbey Meads, said he is extremely proud of his son’s summer holiday feat.
He said: “In my younger days I did the Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle so I know what he’s going through and I admire him for it. I couldn’t be more proud of Sam.
“I think he’ll learn a lot about himself during this challenge and make a difference to a very deserving charity.”
Today the duo aim to complete their 513th mile, cycling 49.6 miles between Gloucester and Oxford.

To sponsor the pair, visit www.justgiving.com/jacob-deppe.

On the 22nd December I had the amazing opportunity to perform Mull of Kintyre with a band of twenty pipers and drummers as part of Paul McCartney's Good Evening London tour. It was an incredible experience and one that will always have a prominent place in my memory. I was asked by Cecil McCready to play the snare drum in this concert around two weeks before hand, and jumped at such an amazing opportunity.

When we arrived at the O2 at around eleven that morning, we were issued with passes which enabled us to go anywhere backstage, and even allowed us to watch part of the concert. After practicing together as a group, as we had all never played together before, we had a sound rehearsal on stage. As i walked up the steps to the stage, I saw 25,000 seats that would soon be filled, and before long, my nerves kicked in. We then met Sir Paul McCartney, as he welcomed us all and shock us all by the hand. It would be an understatement to say that I was star struck, and the thought that I had just shaken the hand of a Beatle was circling my head, yet his warm welcome and relaxed attitude calmed me slightly. After various sound checks, we went back to our dressing room and waited to perform. As we were performing in the latter part of the concert, as part of the encore, it enabled us to be able to see the majority of the brilliant concert, and it was overwhelming to see the stage from the crowds view, which I would soon be performing upon.

After a good hour watching the concert, it was time to go and change into our uniform, which was Royal Stuart Tartan. Once changed we got our call for the stage, and before long I was having the experience of a lifetime. After worries of dropping my drum or falling down the steps faded, I was able to enjoy and fully appreciate what I was actually doing, and didn't want it to end. Soon there will be a DVD of the performance, so that I can prove to unbelieving family members that I actually had such an amazing experience, but still this memory will never be lost, and is one I will cherish forever.

I would like to thank Cecil McCready for giving me the opportunity to play alongside him in one of his out of school jobs. Many might say that it was a rather amazing Christmas present, and one that I will never forget. I will always be grateful for the absolutely incredible experience I gained that day, and secretly hope that I may be able to return to that stage...a girl can only hope!

Cindy Lee (Aged 13 from August House) won the Wolsey Shopping Centre’s Design Competition this summer. Ms Buckle motivated students from year 9 to participate and despite hundreds of entries from local schools, Gordons School came up with the winner!

Cindy’s winning design is now on thousands of reusable shopping bags across Woking. Check out her eco bag design!

Not only is Cindy (doing her bit for the environment, but profits are going to the Woking’s YMCA.

Well done Cindy.

 

More great results for Gordon's from this year’s A levels.
The full statistics against national averages will follow soon.

Here are some of our leading results and university placements.

Charles Banks	AAA	University of  Bristol	Veterinary Science
Joshua Buckland	AAA	University of  Warwick	Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Hannah Casling	AAA	University of  Durham	Modern Languages
Sarah Crew	AAA	University College London	Medicine
Daniel Edwards	AAAB	University of  Warwick	Mathematics
Daniel Hine	AAA	University of  Exeter	Economics
Richard Mochrie	AAA	University of  Cambridge	Engineering
Jessica Papworth	AAA	University of  Leeds	History
Josh Sharpling	AAA	University of King’s College London	Dentistry
Andrew Thornback	AAA	University of  Cambridge	Medicine
Cameron Young	AAA	University of  Edinburgh	Biological Sciences

AS Level Results

Emma Burt	5  Grade A
Sam Delboy	4  Grade A
Alison Hill	6  Grade A
Bernice Li	4  Grade A
Nichola Marr	5  Grade A
Jenny Peters	4  Grade A
Emma Richardson	4  Grade A

The new Music and Drama Centre was officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex in September.
Over sixty guests attended, including Sarah Goad - Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Sally Varah - High Sheriff, Angela Fraser - Chairman of Surrey County Council, and Councillor Whittart - Mayor of Surrey Heath.

All guests had a tour of the building, led by sixth form students. There was a very positive atmosphere, with many comments about the quality of the building and the state of the art equipment.
Afterwards, guests were entertained by pupils with several contrasting items of music. For once the Pipes & Drums did not steal the show. That accolade, without doubt, went to 12 year old Oliver Joseph who sang "Any Dream Will Do'' to rapturous applause. Prince Edward came across superbly well and his speech was personal to Gordon's and very funny. The headmaster is particularly grateful to Peter Wynter Bee who, with his prodigious energy and contacts, raised a great deal of money, without which the Music and Drama Centre could not have been built.