Yr 11 Top Tips for GCSE Revision

Mrs Craig, Director of Learning KS4, has initiated a “Weekly Top Tip” for parents and carers to help them support students through the GCSE examination period. With just 10 school weeks left before the written examinations start, it is essential that students begin to prepare; they should now be undertaking revision in the evenings and at weekends. Every week the “Weekly Top Tip” will be shared with students in assembly and during tutor time. TOP TIP #1 Have a Goal or Target All students should...

Posted on 5 Feb, 2019 in About GMS, Featured, News/Events

Gym & Dance Showcase – 1st March

The PE Department’s annual showcase of dance and gymnastics will be held on Friday March 1st at 6.30pm in the school hall. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased through ParentPay shop. There will be refreshments available to buy during the evening. Please come along and support our students and see the incredible talent we have at...

Posted on 7 Feb, 2019 | 0 comments

Careers Week at GMS

During the week beginning Monday 11th February, GMS will be running a Careers Week. During this week, teachers will be discussing careers related to their subject areas in all classes. Students from year 7 to 13 will be able to discuss links to career paths with their tutors and subject teachers. The week will culminate in the Careers Fair on Friday 15th February....

Posted on 14 Feb, 2019 | Comments Off

Progress Report Guides

GMS are pleased to advise that the Progress Report Guides are now available on the school website. Parents and carers can locate them in the blue strip menu, above the rolling banner of photographs, under the heading, ‘Parents & Carers’ –> ‘Progress Report Guides’. The Progress Report Guides are invaluable. For Year 7 and Year 8...

Posted on 7 Feb, 2019 | Comments Off

Cut Out Single Use Plasti...

Did you know that Great Marlow School sell recyclable plastic water bottles? Why not buy one today and help reduce the impact of single use plastics in our oceans and environment? They are the perfect size to carry in school bags and, being clear, they can also be taken into exams. At just £3.50, payable via ParentPay, this is an affordable way to being...

Posted on 6 Feb, 2019 | Comments Off

Jaffa Super 6s: Runner...

To practise what you teach is a good mantra. It is rare, however, to be able to celebrate and praise member of staff who has successfully shown that she does indeed practise the game she loves in competitive play outside school. Lottie Porter, a highly respected PE staff member of GMS, was a key member of the team who participated in and was runner’s up at...

Posted on 6 Feb, 2019 | Comments Off

Crossing for a Cure: Cyst...

The website team is always delighted to hear from students present and past. Therefore, to receive correspondence from former student, Jack Cox, about his plan to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis is exciting. Jack writes: “Hello, My name is Jack Cox. From 2010-2017 I attended Great Marlow School. I remember when I was a student at the school we were brilliant at...

Posted on 6 Feb, 2019 | Comments Off

Elite County Championship...

After last year’s success, a further haul of medals have been won by GMS’s Rebecca Hayward at the County Swimming Championships held recently. Rebecca’s success at this competitive sport is truly one to celebrate by the whole school, because it is an incredible swimming achievement. Rebecca was awarded Gold Medals in 50 Backstroke – a...

Posted on 1 Feb, 2019 | Comments Off

Free Office 365 For Stude...

GMS is happy to announce that our students are now eligible to a free version of Microsoft Office 365, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This can be downloaded and installed on up to five personal devices per user. In order to benefit from this offer, students have to report to the IT Department, at the top of A Block, where a member of the IT team...

Posted on 30 Jan, 2019 | Comments Off

Children’s Mental H...

Children’s Mental Health Week is from 4th – 10th February. GMS are promoting steps to be healthy: Inside and Out.. Place2Be is encouraging children, young people and adults to look after their bodies and their minds – and everyone is invited to join in. It doesn’t have to be difficult. Our bodies and minds are connected, so simple things that we do to...