Author: QG Team
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On Thursday, 11 December, students from across the school will gather to watch Wellington College compete against all four of our major first teams in a battle labelled “Super Thursday”. This event brings together the four major first teams – rugby, football, hockey and netball – for a full-school showdown that showcases the highest level…
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Author Visit By Chloe Y8 On Friday 28th November, pupils from years 7 and 8 were given an amazing opportunity to have a visit and hear from, Steve Cole, who is the author of over 200 books. Before the talk, some students from each English class, had a chance to participate in a workshop with Steve Cole. Lucia had this to say…
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Congratulations to Tilly who won the coveted Egypt Prize for Y7 Creative Writing. The poetry competition launched in October this year alongside National Poetry Day. The brief was to write a poem describing their first impressions of Gordon’s School. We are delighted to publish her poem here. As I walked in As I walked in…
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ESU Public Speaking is an annual competition run by the ESU, hosting the heats online and all other rounds in person and myself, Dunni & Hamish are the team for this year! Historically, the school has participated yearly in the ESU competitions including debating, Shakespearean drama as well as public speaking. The oldest year group…
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The U14 netball team has had an amazing journey so far – and we’re only just getting started! From smashing it in Year 7 Districts to now representing our school at the Netball World School Games, this team has grown stronger, faster, and more determined every season. Meet the Squad We’ve got a super talented…
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After much anticipation, the newly elected Student Leadership team were announced. Celiza from QG went to find out a bit more about them and what we can expect from their time in office. Head Boy – Adam Since joining the school, I’ve always looked up to the school’s Head Boys, as I though they were…
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This Saturday, 29 November, Gordon’s School and Royal Alexandra and Albert School will battle it out on the netball courts and rugby fields for the Duchess of Gloucester Cup and the Sovereign’s Cup respectively. QG spoke to Jess from the U/15 Netball team to find out a bit more about the event. “This event has…
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With the odds against them at the start of the second day of the Independent Schools’ Netball League, fifth placed Gordon’s had an uphill battle. However, the super squad not only made silver in this national competition but Jess came home with MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the whole tournament. Gordon’s First Team, described by…
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– Maisie & QG Team Our artistic students here at Gordon’s shone brightly on Monday, 24 November when their creations were showcased and celebrated. Well done to all of the finalists for their dedication to the arts. The three artworks below were created for a Carol Service Cover. From complex origami swans to alluring paintings,…
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It was truly a wonderful experience to take part in the Cove School Remembrance ceremony on Monday, 10 November. When our group of fourteen – Mrs Scotson, eight pipers, four snare drummers and one base – first arrived at the school gates to set up, we had to wait patiently inside whilst each year group were presented their various Remembrance Day assemblies. Soon afterwards, however, we were…