Author: QG Team
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With the Spanish food stall up and coming there has been lots of preparation by the Spanish Ambassadors who each have dedicated roles such as queue greeting and menu designing. The event will take place during breaktime on the 13 January 2026 and it celebrates “El Dia de Los Reyes Magos” (The Wise Kings /…
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From Saturday, 18th to Tuesday, 21st of October, the Gordon’s school Model UN team attended the annual Royal Russell school International MUN (RRSIMUN) conference. A 4-day long slog of lobbying, intense debate, and participation in the General Assembly took its toll on our minds and bodies, but we had a good time and will all…
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Rugby After an enthralling match Gordon’s managed to hold on, despite a late Wellington fightback, to beat Wellington College 20-13. The Gordon’s players who ran out to the pipe and band were clearly pumped and raced into an early 10-0 with tries from Louis and Xavier. The second try from Xavier being particularly impressive as…
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Friday, 12 December saw the much anticipated finale of the KS3 Spelling Bee. The fact that it coincided with Gordon’s Christmas Jumper Day made it all the more exciting. Organised by the English department, students within Years 7 – 9 have been competing since October during heats held in their Library lessons. Four finalists from…
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From directing to playwriting and more, Charlotte has done many incredible things in her creative arts journey so far. Join Nathanial & Hamish as we get a debrief and behind the scenes on ‘Where The Wind Blows’ and Amelie, alongside her plans for the future and any tips she has for any inspiring playwrights… Feedback,…
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The UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency – GCHQ – released their annual Christmas Challenge 2025 with puzzles designed by schoolchildren and spies. Director GCHQ, Anne Keast-Butler, said: “Puzzles are at the heart of GCHQ’s work to keep the country safe from hostile states, terrorists and criminals; challenging our teams to think creatively and…
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The library competition is going well with students clearly keen to get their hands on the prizes on offer. Go and check out their display for some motivation. This week has seen the delivery of some brand new books, so you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to your next great read.
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We love a bit of Christmas here at Gordon’s. The tree outside The Simmons Memorial Library is putting us all in a festive mood.
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“At the start of my time in Sixth Form, I never would’ve pictured myself directing a play I’d written.” Charlotte Newing My name is Charlotte Newing and I am a Year 13 student studying English, History and Drama, and was honoured to have received a Playwriting Scholarship as a Sixth Form student, a programme that…