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July 2019

  • 31/07/19

    Open Days/Evenings 2019

    Head teacher’s speech from our open evening Tuesday 24th September 2019. This can also be viewed on our HGS Facebook page.     Sixth Form Open Days For all students interested in joining the 6th form from September 2020 Wednesday 23rd October...
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  • 17/07/19

    Congratulations Jemma!

    Jemma Marlow, Year 9, competed in two Grade 5 classes at the Riding for the Disabled Association National Championships and won both! She was the only junior entered, however her scores stood up alongside the adults in her grade. She and her horse Aran have worked incredibly hard for this and they p...
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  • 16/07/19

    Eve Spencer - National Champion in Trampoline

    Eve Spencer, Year 7, is now the National Champion in Trampoline NDP level 3 aged 11-12, having won a gold medal at the weekend. Well done Eve!
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  • 16/07/19

    Please help Emily get life saving drugs

    Emily Marvell, an ex-student, has Cystic Fibrosis. She has finished her first year at Nottingham Trent University studying Business Management & Marketing, despite spending long periods in hospital and enduring hours of treatment daily. Emily's health has deteriorated and she needs our suppo...
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  • 15/07/19

    Congratulations Hannah Cundell, Year 7

    Congratulations to Hannah Cundell, Year 7, who took part in the English National Skills diving competition. Hannah achieved a personal best and is now third in her age group in England. Well done Hannah!   
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  • 10/07/19

    'Slime-A-Teacher' event

      A 'Slime-A-Teacher' event was held at lunchtime today, organised by Year 12 to raise money for Mercy Ships UK, Bronte's House charity Mr Adams, Mr Alison, Mrs Cole, Mr Goldring, Miss Gunns, Mr Lynn, Mr McNally and Mr Pateman were all fantastic sports, helping to raise m...
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  • 10/07/19

    Results from District Athletics

    Results from District Athletics: Year 7 - 1st, Year 8 - 2nd, Year 9 - 1st, Year 10 - 3rd. Well done everyone!
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  • 09/07/19

    Gym & Dance 2019

      Last week 141 gymnasts and dancers from Year 7 to Year 13 have been performing to full audiences. The display demonstrated the hard work of all of our student performers and choreographers. Whitehall Junior School and William Ransom Primary School also joined us with excellent displays fro...
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  • 03/07/19

    A special visit from Dr Helen Pankhurst

    As the first ever HGS Pankhurst form, Year 7P were privileged to meet and spend time with Helen Pankhurst on Friday. Helen answered their thoughtful questions about her ancestors, the female suffrage movement and how it links to today's society. Most memorable day for Pankhurst house!
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  • 03/07/19

    Congratulations Haya

    Congratulations Haya - winner of the National French Spelling Bee organised by Routes into Languages and held at the University of Cambridge. An outstanding performance and well deserved first place to Haya who has worked so hard on learning 200 words in French and spelling as many of these as po...
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  • 02/07/19

    Congratulations Leona Lee (Y9)

    Congratulations to Leona Lee (Y9) on a hugely successful few months. Leona is now ranked number 1 in U15 Europe and has been selected to represent U17 England for a further 3 tournaments till the end of the year. Leona has signed a 2 year sponsorship with Victor, a leading badminton brand. Achie...
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July 2019