Good afternoon
It really has been a phenomenal week at HGS, on the back of the very special end to last week, which saw the wonderful Founders' Day celebrations followed by the Sports Week finals and Enterprise activities - which this year raised a record amount, as you can read below.
The Year 8 Classics trip to Bath and other Roman sites took place at the start of this week - I hear that it was a resounding success and, as ever, our students impressed everyone who came across them. Their attitude and character invited lovely comments about their togetherness and kindness. Well done all.
On Tuesday night our Year 11s enjoyed their prom at Offley Place. It was great to see the year group come together and celebrate the end of their time in school. The cohesiveness of the year group was clear for all to see as they danced the night away together.
The PE department have continued to deliver amazing events this week with an extraordinary Gym and Dance Display. Across two evening shows as well as a matinee for local primaries, almost 200 students showcased their amazing talents for gymnastics and dance, the culmination of countless hours of hard work and preparation. The event continues to evolve each year with new elements, more complex skills and bags of energy and enthusiasm. It was a real triumph!! Look out for the photo album next week.
Away from gym and dance, our Year 11 and Year 13 Art and D&T students also showcased their talents and hard work this week, with the Art and Design Technology show. We know how hard students and staff work in preparing for GCSEs and A Levels, but seeing the results of all their efforts displayed together is really impressive. Importantly, the inspiration that their work provides spreads far and wide, as Mrs Wallace invited a group of Year 5 children into school to meet the creators and see the displays. Well done to all involved.
Today, some PE students are enjoying a trip to Wimbledon whilst the Year 8s are having a very engaging visit form the author of Tsunami Girl, Julian Sedgwick. More on this next week.
So, lots to ask your child about over the weekend!!
Next week the end-of-year trips begin, and on Thursday we will welcome our new Year 7s into school for their Transition Day. I look forward to meeting them all.
Have a good weekend.
James Crowther, Headteacher
