Category: Interests
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Plug your Club: Chess
Chess a cheap, portable mind game that builds focus, patience and creative problem solving. This small boardgame can make a big difference to your mind. And the best part, it is a Period 7 club option here at Gordon’s. Benefits of Chess Core Benefits Mental Resilience: Teaches you to lose a piece, take a breath, and re-evaluate instead of tilting. Future Sight: Trains working…
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Plug your Club: Pipes and Drums
The Pipes and Drums club is a unique and special part of the Gordon’s school legacy; it is a community full of creative and inspired pupils. From learning how to play a song on your bagpipe, to playing in front of the Royal Family – every choice and challenge can lead you to greatness. The Gordon’s pupils got a once in a lifetime opportunity…
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Ace vs Truro & Penwith College – be there!
After a shaky start to the season, the Ace team have another match this week. Having found their new team dynamics, with new players settling in, they are playing against the Truro & Penwith College. Equally matched, Truro is partnered with Exter Chiefs while Gordon’s partner with the Harlequins. Both teams play at the highest level of English student rugby, so expect a fast-paced…
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Plug your Club: Formula 1 – The Fastest way to Fun!
Ethan, our reporter from The Quarterly Gazette, spoke to two Y8 students, Dylan and Harry, about their chosen P7 club. What inspired you to join this period seven? Dylan: I’ve watched F1 with my family before, so when I saw it as a Period 7 option, I wanted to actually learn how everything works instead of just watching. Harry: My friend said they were…
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Plug your Club: Drama Tech
What is drama tech club? Drama tech club is where you are the star behind the scenes! You have the opportunity to design and build sets, make costumes and props for big productions. It is more exiting and important than you would have thought. There is also lots of opportunities to be backstage in the actual productions. Why would you want to join drama…
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ACE RUGBY READY FOR EXETER
Gordon’s U18 ACE Rugby are back in action on Wednesday, 30 September, as they take on Exeter U18 in another big test for the side. The team will be looking to bounce back after a 19–7 defeat to Beechen Cliff in their previous fixture. Despite the result, Gordon’s showed plenty of fight and will be hoping to turn that determination into a strong performance against Exeter. With the…
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Mummy Pizzas
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Halloween Oreo Spider Cookies
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Sausage rolls
Throughout these winter months, we have taken some inspiration from the year 7s in food tech P7 to try and encapsulate the warm, easy and comforting snack. These sausage rolls are perfect for winter warmers- but can also act as the perfect picnic food for when the days become a little brighter! If you want a fuss free roll of joy, requiring only three…