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The next workshop will be on:
Wednesday 16th May 2012, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Previous workshops took place on:

Tuesday 20th March 2012, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Wednesday 18th April 2012, 10.00 amto 3.00 pm

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Change4life Adventurous Festival

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On Wednesday 2nd May 2012, Mrs Staton took 17 leaders who are doing the Sports Leadership course at Gordon’s School to Holy Trinity Primary school to run a Change4life Adventurous Festival.
Change4life is a government initiative to get less active children more excited about physical activity. We were given bags full of equipment by the government with the aim of going into primary schools and getting Year 3 and Year 4 pupils more active.

Holy Trinity chose the adventurous bag of equipment and they will continue to run a regular club after the festival.

The young leaders had been planning for the festival for a few weeks. Activities included Team challenges, Personal Survival and treasure finding!

The 120 Year 3 and Year 4 pupils were split into 4 countries and had a go at 4 adventurous activities each. The Gordon’s leaders were brilliant with the younger pupils and demonstrated excellent leadership qualities.

It was a successful festival and we even managed to dodge the rain for the afternoon!

Sam is awarded Nuffield Bursary at Surrey University

Congratulations to Sam, 12A, on being awarded a Nuffield Bursary at Surrey University. Having enjoyed a successful interview earlier in the week Sam has been invited to work at the university on their PCOS project, assisting in research throughout the summer.

As well as having his research published in a science paper Sam is looking forward to experiencing life in a professional laboratory as he hopes to take up a career in this field after university.

Well done Sam!

 

 

 

Helen granted a place at Eton Summer School

Congratulations to Helen, 12N, who has been granted a place at the Eton Summer School.

This event will take place in July 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Gordon's Bake Off

Congratulations to Amy in Year 12 (Windsor) and Max  in Year 13 (Khartoum) who were the winners of the ‘Sixth Form Bake Off’. Their Challenge was to make and decorate a batch of 12 cupcakes which will then be sold for Sport Relief.

The Grand Final will take place after Easter where the four winners from Year 12, 13, KS3 and KS4 will compete for the House prize.

Year 12 Work Experience

If you are able to take a Year 12 student from Gordon's School for Work Experience at your place of work this summer we would very much like to hear from you.

The Work Experience week for Year 12 runs from Monday 9th July to Friday 13th July 2012.

Please contact Andrew Culley (Careers and Work Related Learning Co-ordinator)

Telephone: 01276 858084 or email: aculley@gordons.surrey.sch.uk

for further details.

Year 13 Prepare for cooking at University

The Year 13 students at Gordon’s School are being given the opportunity to be involved in basic cooking lessons in the hope of equipping them for life away from home. Topics covered will include wise shopping on a budget, essential equipment, nutritional food choices and basic food preparation skills. Over the coming term we will make Spicy Potato Wedges, Quesadillas, Stir-fry, Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Pesto Pasta, Risotto, Paella, Fruit Crumble and Flapjack. Students who are interested in attending the lessons should see Mrs King or Mrs MacLean. The Sixth Form students are also welcome to attend P6 activities on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday to further develop their cooking skills.

Mrs MacLean

 

Gordon's School leads the way at Holy Trinity!

On Wednesday 11th January 2012, 18 students from Year 11 and 12 went to Holy Trinity Church of England School in West End for a Speed Stacking Competition.

The students went into the Year 4 classes and led the pupils in learning the skill of stacking cup into towers and down again.

They warmed the pupils up with games and demonstrated how to build the 3-3-3 tower that they were going to build as part of a competition.

Once all the Year 4 pupils had practiced they could then visit a timing desk where the Leadership students showed them how to use the timing mats and let them have 4 attempts at recording the fastest stacking times. The pupils at Holy Trinity are in 4 houses (Gordon's, Brunel, Shaftsbury & Stanley) which they were competing in.

At the end of the competition the Gordon's School Leaders added up all the times to get an average for each house and then they awarded certificates to the fastest girl and boy and the overall fastest house which turned out to be Gordon's!

Excellent leadership by the Gordon's students made it a very successful Speed Stacking Competition.

Gemma Staton

 

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  • Gordon's School entertains West End

    On Tuesday 6th December the Sixth Form students had the pleasure of hosting the ladies and gentlemen from the Tringhams Day Centre, Gordon’s Singers and the Parish of West End and Bisley for a Christmas Tea. Prior to this our Sixth Form and guests were treated to the Carol Service rehearsal performed by students and staff from Gordon’s School. It was a lovely event and the Sixth Form really enjoyed hosting our guests.

    Fri, January 6, 2012 (No comments)

  • Cross Country Champions 2011

    Augusta are Inter House Cross County Champions 2011 Read More; 

    Sun, October 9, 2011 (No comments)

  • Sixth Form Induction Day 2011 - High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre

    Sixth Form Induction Day 2011 On Friday 9th September, 150 student and 15 members of staff joined forces for the Gordon’s School Sixth Form Induction Day. It was a fabulous opportunity for the entire Sixth Form to come together, and allow the new students who have joined the school in Year 12 the chance to make new friendships away from the school site. Our base for the day was High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre, near Box Hill, Dorking.

    Sun, October 9, 2011 (No comments)

  • Inter House Hockey

    All the girls played well and enjoyed the tournament. The Year 7s tied in first place and the Year 8 and 9 team and the Year 10 and 11 team both came second, placing us second overall   THE SUCCESSFUL YEAR 7s SARAH WAS PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT FOR YEAR 7

    Sat, March 12, 2011 (No comments)

  • Dress:

    All Sixth Formers are required to dress smartly as if they were working in a formal office environment. Male students should wear: jacket, shirt, tie, formal trousers and shoes. Female students should wear jackets and tailored trousers or classic skirts.

    Tue, February 15, 2011 (No comments)

  • Full and Weekly Boarders:

    By virtue of their age and status Sixth Form boarders have more freedom than other boarders. With this extra freedom comes increased responsibility and trust. All boarders work closely with Heads of House to ensure that they receive every support as senior members of the school community and are able to contribute to their house as young adults.

    Tue, February 15, 2011 (No comments)

  • Sixth Form leadership Opportunities

    Gordon’s School places value on each individual, encouraging and supporting every student to make the most of their many and varied talents. We expect our students to take every opportunity to ensure that at the end of their Sixth Form studies they fulfil their academic potential and develop into confident, well-rounded young people, ready to take their place in the world. Head Boy and Head Girl: Students who apply for the Head Boy and Girl positions undergo a rigorous and competitive selection ...

    Tue, February 15, 2011 (No comments)

  • Tutor System:

    Your form tutor stays with you for the two years, really getting to know you, your interests, subject strengths and helping to broaden you with taster days and presentations. They will play a major role in assisting in applications to further education and career choices but will always be there, when emotional or study problems arise, to personally counsel you and find a way forward. The small group sizes of approximately 17 are ideal to meet this need and the annual retreat is enjoyable for th...

    Tue, February 15, 2011 (No comments)

  • Interform Competitions:

    Post 16 all students participate in an Interform competition, which runs alongside the Interhouse competition for years 7 – 11. This competition gives all Sixth Form students the opportunity to lead, plan and perform in a range of activities. It also further develops pupils’ organisation and teamwork skills.

    Tue, February 15, 2011 (No comments)

  • Extra Curricular:

    Extra Curricular: All sixth formers are invited to participate in after school activities and make use of the school’s facilities. Period Six runs from 3.50-4.50pm Monday to Thursday and from 10-12pm on Saturday morning and all students are encouraged to organise or participate in a full range of activities. As well as performing, Sixth Formers can assist teachers with coaching younger students, which helps our Sixth Formers to be identified as role models to the younger years.

    Tue, February 15, 2011 (No comments)

  • Pottery Trip

    Tue, November 9, 2010 (No comments)

  • Inter-House Netball

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  • Fireworks

    Tue, November 9, 2010 (No comments)
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