Author: QG Team


  • Careers at Gordon’s – National Apprenticeship Week a huge success

    National Apprenticeship Week from 9 – 15 February brought to light growing excitement around apprenticeships, with events running from Monday through to Friday. These events pushed students to think more ambitiously and realistically about their futures, considering options they may have been yet to explore. It was made clear just how many pathways now exist…

  • If you are into it, read into it!

    It is The National Year of Reading 2026 and we at Gordon’s are going all in! The idea behind the campaign is to reiterate the importance of reading about something that interests you. So if you are wild about gaming, then read into it. If you live and breathe sport, then read into it. The…

  • Student Spotlight – Cricket is his passion

    The QG team recently had a chat with Rishaan who lives and breathes all things cricket. 1. Tell us about your area of interest or specialisation. My favourite thing to do in co-curricular is to play cricket as it is my favourite sport and my passion. 2. When and how did you first get interested…

  • The Fight for Justice

    On 22 April 1993, 18‑year‑old Stephen Lawrence was attacked and killed in a racist assault on Well Hall Road in Eltham. His death, and the long struggle for justice that followed, became one of the most significant moments in modern British social history. Stephen, an aspiring architect, was targeted by a group of young men.…

  • Meet the Team behind the Team – Head PA

    Ms Jacqui George who started at Gordon’s in March 2003 – making this her 23rd Anniversary as Personal Assistant to the Head of Gordon’s School. What do you do in the school?  I assist with a range of secretarial duties — managing emails, checking the diary, supporting the recruitment process, and sending letters to students.…

  • On a very rainy Thursday evening, eight houses emerged from the darkness and onto the great theatre stage to give the judges a spectacular array of six minute shows. In the end, China House received the chunky trophy for the second time in a row after a performance about a baking reality show. The top…

  • Badminton – The Fastest Racket Sport

    Badminton is a skilled sport played and admired by everyone. A professional smash can travel over 400 kilometres per hour! That means players need incredible footwork and, when they complete in doubles, they need to work as a team.  No need to worry whether you are a beginner, an advance player or even an expert – perseverance is key. One of the best things about badminton is how accessible…

  • Episode 3 – Over the Years with Mr Olden

    Join Dunni, Hamish & Nathanial as we catch up with the director of Amèlie and get a behind the scenes on the creative process from auditions to show night and more, as well as how he came to Gordon’s in the first place… Spotify Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BdRToupfiwCzbIHKjITb7Apple Podcasts Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/quarterly-gazette-podcast/id1871913996 Feedback, comments & suggestions are appreciated…

  • They did it! Gordon’s Gold at ISHC

    Gordon’s Gold in Hockey as the First XI triumphed in Nottingham at the national Independent Schools Hockey Cup U19 Plate Final.

  • An electrifying build-up awaits the incredible First Team netballers on Wednesday, 11th February 2026. They are raring and ready to go in a match against Berkhamsted after exceptional performance at the ISL Netball League Finals. With the game taking place just before the team travels to play in the highly sought-after National Finals in March, the netballers are bringing all the excitement and passion to our very own backyard. This will take…