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Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Safe Internet Use

Great Marlow School are fully aware of the benefits and problems that the social networking sites of Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter pose. Sadly, it is becoming more apparent that unscrupulous individuals target young people by befriending them using these platforms. Rather than remaining inactive GMS believe it is important to arm students with knowledge and a means...

Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

6th Form Parents’ E...

GMS would like to invite all parents and carers of Years 12 and 13 to a Parents’ Evening on Thursday 9th November 2017 from 4.30 pm. The school regards this as an important evening that provides parents and carers with the opportunity to meet with subject teachers to discuss their child’s progress. Appointments can be made beforehand. Please visit...

Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

FoGMS Year 7 Disco

Friends of Great Marlow School (FoGMS) have organised the annual Year 7 Disco, for Thursday 19th October. It will take place in the school hall between 7pm and 9pm. Local DJ, John Johnny is back by popular demand to entertain again this year. This fantastic evening is a great way for the Year 7 students to get to know each other and celebrate their start at secondary...

Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Inspiring D&T Clubs

All students are expected to sign up for three new clubs organised by the Design and Technology Department. Year 7 and Year 8 can take part in The Scalextric for Schools Challenge; Year 8 and Year 9 can be challenged by the Sewing Bee initiative: maybe, among our students, we have the fashion designer of the future. Finally, for Year 9, there is the Scrapheap...

Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Half Term Holiday Reminde...

The final day of this half-term for students is Thursday 19th October, this is due to a staff inset day taking place on the Friday. School resumes after the half-term break on Monday 30th October.

Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Winning Weekend for GMSBC

On Saturday 14th October the Great Marlow School Boat Club (GMSBC) competed at two separate events. The top boys’ squad went to London to compete in the Pairs Head, a major national event, with top crews from most major clubs in the country. Oli Peace and Jamie-Jack Westfold won their event in the Double Sculls, while Alex Hardy and Toby Lassen won the next...

Posted on 16 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Venice Art Trip

The Art Department of GMS have organised an exciting trip to the famous city of Venice beginning on Friday 20th October. Venice is city of outstanding beauty that will inspire our GCSE and A-level artists. Contemporary through to Renaissance art is to be found in museums, churches and major historical buildings of this unique city. GMS students are going to be...

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MFL Barcelona Trip

On Thursday 19th October, 40 Year 8 and Year 9 students are on their way to Barcelona for a 4 day visit. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. Culturally is it a fabulous city to visit. The students will visit various sites including the famous Sagrada Familia and the Formula 1 circuit. They will also be tasting many traditional Spanish foods including...

Posted on 13 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Hockey Champions of South...

The jubilation of the Year 8 and 9 hockey team was shared by the whole school community when they became South of the County CHAMPIONS, this week. They were the only Secondary Upper at the tournament and remained undefeated all day against Borlase, Wycombe High, Beaconsfield High and Piper’s Court, a worthy set of opponents, thus GMS is an even more worthy...

Posted on 13 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Mind Up Yr 7 Information ...

On Wednesday 18th October GMS parents and carers are invited to an information evening in the school hall on a new initiative being introduced called Mind Up. The Mind Up curriculum has been introduced this September to Year 7, during their tutor time. The aim of the evening is to explain this initiative in detail: the reason for its introduction and the importance...