Gresham’s DofE participants have received a certificate recognising their contribution towards volunteering in the twelve months ending April 24. They have achieved 6,162 hours with a social value of £32,534.
Pupils have also been working hard to complete their Gold award.
Last week four Year 9 pupils bravely stood up in front of the whole school in Chapel to deliver an excellent talk on Diabetes. Harry, Isaac, Will and Alex included a fun quiz in their presentation which ensured everyone left feeling both entertained and better informed.
Year 12 pupils studying languages joined for a language symposium in TIG’s cafe where they showcased their chosen research topics for their A level oral exam. Pupils and staff asked questions and discussed the various subjects, enabling pupils to expand upon and refine their avenues of research. Well done to all on their efforts and good luck for their research over the summer.Â
Maddi W – The Mental Health Crisis in Spain
Josh K – The Spanish Aviation Industry
Lucio C – Biodiversity/Conservation in Madagascar
Bea C-L– Notre Dame and the role it plays in French heritage
Faith R – The Haitian revolution and its legacy
Tara G – Haute couture versus the rise of ‘Prêt-à -Porter’ (off the peg clothing)
Isabelle H – Marie Curie’s key findings in developing cures for cancerÂ
Amelia H – Existentialism as a product of post-war France
Sophie L – Debussy & peers, how their music put French music onto the international stage
Year 5 and 6 enjoy ice creams on their final bike ride of the year during the mountain biking activity last week.
An afternoon was recently spent with The Norfolk Photographer, filming LAMDA drama pupils for showreel material and taking a few informal headshots in the Fishmongers’ Hall. Many pupils are keen to collate footage of their performances to use for possible casting agents and drama school auditions – quite apart from it being a lovely reminder of fun times spent living the lives of many and varied characters!
Pupils created a special Labyrinth on the floor in Chapel in the penultimate week of term. Labyrinths are ancient pathways found across the world, most famously in some of Europe’s major Cathedrals. They offer space for reflection and inner stillness in a busy world.
The beautiful pathway was constructed by a group of pupils using natural materials. Staff and pupils have the opportunity to walk around the Labyrinth, taking time to reflect and unwind at the end of a busy school year.
On Tuesday 18th June, the Modern Foreign Languages department welcomed 12 enthusiastic ‘language detectives’ to participate in a day of challenging linguistic activities. The Year 8 pupils came from Cromer Academy, North Walsham High School and Gresham’s Prep School. The day started with the pupils meeting each other and talking about their experiences with languages at school. Then they completed activities to get them thinking about the different facets of communication and language learning, from gesture and intonation to making links across languages. They were able to play Chinese Whispers in Czech, memorise objects in Welsh and analyse nonsense words in English!
In the afternoon came the main event: a multi-step puzzle requiring German, Italian, Welsh, Spanish and English! The pupils all managed to solve the crime, using the skills learned in the morning, and find the murderer, location, time and murder weapon.
Mrs Mousley, Miss Hayes and Miss Burton were so impressed by the teamwork and concentration on display. The pupils left in high spirits after a challenging but rewarding day.
On 10th June the whole of Year 12 went on a morning of ‘Discovery’ to the UCAS exhibition at the Norfolk Showground.
They are working hard on researching their next steps after Gresham’s and took advantage of chatting to over 100 university and apprenticeship representatives to find out more.
Hopefully this has inspired them to start work on their personal statements or CVs over the long summer break!
The Green Flag Award is a prestigious international accreditation granted to schools participating in the Eco-Schools program. Administered by Keep Britain Tidy, this award recognises schools that excel in environmental education and sustainable practices. To achieve the Green Flag, schools must follow the Seven Step Framework and complete at least three themes related to environmental awareness, conservation, and community engagement. It’s a symbol of commitment to fostering eco-consciousness among students and promoting positive environmental impact.
Team Eco have been working hard this academic year to meet the requirements. This year they have recycled more, reduced both the school’s electricity cost and plate waste in the CFB. The biodiversity is improving on the school grounds with areas for rewilding, reconstructing the pond to have different depths to support more wildlife and also recycling crisp packets as well as clothes. Macey T and Tara G delivered a brilliant chapel talk to inform the school of achievements. Inez C and Jemima C helped to write the talk. Team Eco recognise the importance of being positive and that everyone can make a difference to our natural world no matter how big or small. To quote Barabara Milkulski, “Each of us can make a difference, together we can make a change.
The 17th & 18th June were action packed CCF days. The whole of the Year 9 recruit cohort were involved in assessment of their expedition skills with navigation, campcraft, first aid and trekking activities. They also had the chance to try archery, air rifle target sprint and clay simulator shooting.
Year 10 experienced military training according to section with the Royal Navy section afloat doing sailing qualification courses at Hickling Broad, the Army section completing field craft skills including blank firing battle simulations as well as live firing at Swanton Morley and the RAF section learning skills as varied as archery, rocketry, raft building and paddlesport. This also gave opportunity to see the senior NCOs develop their leadership skills, whether leading a section attack, coordinating a team or delivering a lesson. The full range of military and adventurous activities available through the CCF were on display over these two days.
