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Posted on 20 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

October 100 Club Winner

FoGMS have announced the October 100 Club Winner. Congratulations go to Zoe Burgess. Her cheque is already winging its way to her. FoGMS thank all those who have joined the 100 Club. All the money they raise goes towards helping departments in the school, refurbishing the buildings, providing additional outdoor seating for students, and the ongoing maintenance of...

Posted on 18 Oct, 2017 | 0 comments

6th Form Open Evening

6th Form Open Evening

Great Marlow School invite all students considering their post-16 education to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 16th November 2017 from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Mr Hollyman, Head of Sixth Form will be conducting speeches at 5.15 pm and 6.15 pm informing students, parents and carers about the entry criteria and the range of courses on offer. The event will...

Posted on 23 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Best Teacher Award Marlow...

FoGMS are asking for the support of all to help Mr Ross win the prestigious Best Teachers’ Award for the second time. Mr Ross has supported FoGMS consistently: he is bingo caller, attends their meetings, and is an ever present support of all their fund raising events. He has a passion for the school, which is evident in the amount of time and commitment he...

Posted on 19 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Sports Report Netball

Sports Report Netball

Netball is one of the favourite sports at GMS. The dedication of the KS3 and KS4 students,110 or more is not swayed by inclement weather: week after week enrolled players turn out to train and play in all weather conditions. The netball group is made up of all ability levels. Positional workshops, led by Miss Russell, Miss Muttitt, Mrs Lamming and Mrs Merry, focus on...

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...

6th Form Parents’ Evening 9th November

GMS would like to invite all parents and carers of Years 12 and 13 to a Parents’ Evening on Thursday 9th November 2017 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. 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...

Posted on 17 Oct, 2017 | Comments Off

Inspiring D&T Clubs

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...

Half Term Holiday Reminder

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

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

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...