Well done to the 10 Cadets from the CCF (RAF) Section who managed to get gliding with 644 VGS at RAF Syerston. Whilst the morning looked a little bit glum and wet, all Cadets managed to get up and gliding for two sorties each. It was great to be joined by Cadets from 2110 (North Walsham) Squadron ATC and Read School CCF.
All Cadets now walk away earning their Blue wings and with huge smiles on their faces. A massive thanks to all the staff and volunteers from 644 VGS who made this possible.Â
Year 4 spent a fun and informative day at Banham Zoo on Monday. They took part in a workshop on animal diets and food chains, where they met Stacey the stick insect. They then spent the rest of the day exploring the zoo. Despite the warm weather, they were able to see lots of the exciting animals. The giraffes and sea lions were definitely the favourites.Â
Year 3 had a fantastic, but very hot trip to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village on Tuesday. They spent time looking round the museum and were lucky enough to be able to handle artefacts – some of which were over a thousand years old! They then explored the reconstructed houses and learnt about how the Anglo-Saxons lived.Â
We are pleased to announce the Senior School Heads of School, Deputy Heads of School, Heads of House and Additional School Prefects for the academic year 2023/24.
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Spike C (W) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Jemima T (E)Â Â
Deputy Heads of School     Â
Sophia C (Q)
Michelle W (Q)
Heads of House                                               Â
Rosie W (E)
Eduvie O (F) Â
Elliot H (H)
Erin L (O)
Clara G (Q)
Louis P (T)
Max M (W) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Additional School Prefects
Phoebe C (E)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Darcey L (E)Â
Larkin A (F)Â
Tillie C (Q)Â
Miranda H-S (Q)Â
Charles K (T)
Beowulf O (W)
Trent S (W)
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A group of Year 6 pupils attended the annual Winton Cup humanities challenge. The theme was making the world happier and how that could be achieved through sessions on politics, history, geography, history of art and religion and philosophy.
The Careers Department embraces working with the OG Club to link with Old Greshamians for talks, advice, mentoring & work experience opportunities.
At the beginning of June we welcomed back not one but three Old Greshamians.
Marietta Hickman B (2002 – 16) spoke to Year 12 pupils studying Business about starting her own business, Cheeky Nibble.
Lottie Alston B (2009 – 14) came back to her former House (Britten), now Queens’, to talk about her digital design study and work journey.
Pat Walton H (2015 – 20) gave insight to sports job roles from his internship with Bristol Sport.
This is such a fantastic platform of support.
Year 8 have been enjoying their stay in the Ardeche for their leavers’ trip. They have been completing high ropes courses, visiting the Med, running a 2-day canoe descent of the Ardeche Gorges as well as lots of other action-packed activities.Â
Year 6 were treated to a theatre workshop to explore the text they are studying in English lessons through Drama. Led by Miss O’Brien, Director of Drama at the Senior School, and Miss Corrigan, pupils created ‘fairy teams’ of Oberon and Titania. Using tableaux, movement, gesture and facial expression pupils created The Athenians and The Mechanicals. They even had the opportunity to perform their work in the fitting arena of the Theatre in the Woods!Â
Year 8 pupils celebrated completing their end of year exams with a fantastic rotation of activities. These included cooking with The Crown Inn, East Rudham, and intelligent self-protection with Absolute Defence.
The final Music and Munch of the academic year celebrated our wonderful school leavers. In a showcase of their versatility, we enjoyed performances from Alice S on piano, Noah W on cello, Julius S on french horn, and Beatrice G and Summer H singing. We will greatly miss them in the Music Department and wish them all the best. Year 12 pupils Ruby S and Larkin A also stepped in at remarkably short notice to perform – a brilliant indication of the high standard of next year’s leading musicians. Thank you to all those who have supported our Music and Munch recital series this year and we look forward to next year’s concerts.
