Fantastic Ofsted Report

As you are aware we had an Ofsted Inspection on the 16 May 2017. We have just received the report that outlines the findings of that inspection and we are very pleased with the excellent feedback that captures the very good work of the school. Please take the time to read the full report via the link below. Once again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of our school community for their continued high quality work, commitment and effort that enables Great Marlow School to continue...

Posted on 6 Jun, 2017 in About GMS, Events, Featured, Sports

Sports’ Awards Evening – 7th July with Guest Speaker Ian Rose

The PE Department invite you to attend their annual Sports Awards evening on Friday July 7th at 7pm. Our guest speaker this year will be Ian Rose, World and Paralympian Judo Champion. Tickets are free for students who have taken part in one of the nominated sports being celebrated that evening. For others, tickets are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. This covers the cost of some light snacks available at the interval. As usual, there will be a cash bar serving both soft drinks and alcohol during...

Posted on 21 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Year 7 Parents’ Eve...

GMS would like to invite you to attend our Parents’ Evening on Thursday 29th June 2017, between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to meet with your child’s subject teachers and discuss their progress. We use an online appointment booking system. This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers...

Posted on 21 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Year 11 Leave GMS

Friday 26th May saw Year 11 completing their English Literature examination and then congregating in the canteen for a short break, Mr Ford even provided Ice lollies! Students then started to retake their seats in the hall for the Final Assembly. Typically, the assembly is a chance to look back on the memories created during the last 5 years at Great Marlow and I...

Posted on 20 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Non-Uniform for Grenfell ...

On Wednesday 21st June Great Marlow School are holding an additional, short-notice, non-uniform day to raise awareness for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster. We suggest a donation of £1 per student. The fire in the tower block has shocked the nation. The money collected by our school community will help those left without a home or possessions, many of...

Posted on 20 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

GMS Summer Music Concert

The Music Department wish to invite you to their summer concert on Monday 3rd July at 7- 8.30 pm in the main school hall. The concert features students from all year groups currently in school and has a wide range of pieces. The Junior Choir will be singing a medley of Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran songs. The evening will finish with a medley of songs that all relate...

Posted on 19 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Rivertime Accessible Rega...

Great Marlow School were invited to attend the first ever Rivertime Accessible Regatta, which was held in the beautiful grounds of Bisham Abbey. This event has been created by two charities: The Rivertime Boat Trust and Give Them a Sporting Chance, to offer children with a wide range of abilities the chance to try new water and/or land-based sports or activities they...

Posted on 19 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Refugee Week 19th –...

The Citizenship Department at Great Marlow School are supporting Marlow Refugee Action Group, who are sending much needed items to the island of Chios: a Greek island close to the coast of Turkey that has recently had a big influx of new refugees. The conditions there are difficult. The Citizenship Department ask that donations are taken to B11, where they will be...

Posted on 16 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Open Water Awareness

The recent hot weather has seen an increase in the number of young people choosing to swim in the River Thames. As a school we have received several reports about children of secondary school age being seen in the River Thames around the Marlow area. The week beginning the 16th June is Drowning Prevention Week, we would strongly advise you to discuss with your child...

Posted on 12 Jun, 2017 | Comments Off

Year 8 Parents’ Eve...

GMS would like to invite you to attend our Parents’ Evening on Thursday 22nd June 2016, between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to meet with your child’s subject teachers and discuss their progress. We use an online appointment booking system. This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers...