Sixth Form Open Evening

Great Marlow School invites all students considering their post-16 education to the Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 7th November 2024 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Mr Hollyman, Head of Sixth Form, will be conducting speeches at 5.00pm and 5.45pm informing students, parents and carers about the entry criteria and the range of courses on offer. To attend the Open Evening for Year 11 students, parents and carers must book a place via the below link. Sixth Form Open Evening Booking Form Only parents and...

Posted on 7 Oct, 2024 | Comments Off

Super Wins at Avon Bluefr...

On Saturday, GMSBC took all Year 10 rowers to Bath to compete in the Bluefriars Head. After such heavy rain over the last few weeks, it was delightful to be out on the water in pleasant autumn sunshine. An early start for the top Girls’ Quad, who had to be in Bath for 7:45 am. They were rewarded with a great row and commanding win. Not only winning their event but...

Posted on 5 Oct, 2024 | Comments Off

Used Uniform Drop 7/10/24

On Monday 7th October FoGMS are collecting pre-loved uniform for resale. All uniform is welcome, as long as it is washed and clean. Outgrown or unused uniform items are invaluable for parents and carers. All bags of donations can be deposited at reception on Monday 7th October, please label the bag FoGMS. A member of the FoGMS committee will collect all donations,...

Posted on 28 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Jeans4Genes

The GMS’s 2024 involvement with Jeans4Genes was incredibly successful. Huge congratulations to: 7E1 for making the most donations. Year 7 for raising the most money in KS3. Year 11 for raising the most money in KS4. Year 12 for raising the most money in KS5. Hawks House for raising the most money across the school. Here are the Scavenger Hunt...

Posted on 28 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Maths Challenges

The Senior Maths Challenge is taking place on Tuesday 1st October from 1pm -3pm. This involves A-level students. In addition, those students who achieved a Bronze, Silver or Gold in the Intermediate Challenge (February 2024). We wish every student the best of luck. Last week, 147 Year 7 and Year 8 students took part in a Junior Maths Challenge. This is a fantastic...

Posted on 28 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Yr7 Disco

FoGMS is excited to announce the date of the Year 7 Disco: Thursday 24th October. Tickets are on sale now! The disco will be held in the school hall; tickets are only £5. Every student attending must have a purchased ticket in advance. Parents and carers are asked to log on to Wisepay, using your username and password, follow the links to School...

Posted on 25 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Senior Prefects-Sixth For...

During the final weeks of the last summer term, Year 12 students applied for a position on the Senior Prefect Team. From the applications, several students were asked to attend an interview for the roles of Head Prefects. Mr Hollyman and Miss Jones were impressed with the thoroughness of preparation, confidence and leadership qualities of all the applicants in the...

Posted on 21 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Open Mornings

Open Evening was a huge success. To follow are the Open Mornings for those who have already booked their visiting time: these are extremely busy and popular. The closing date for booking an Open Morning time was Wednesday 18th September and all sessions are now full. Open Morning Bookings, for those who have registered are on: Wednesday 25th September Open Morning...

Posted on 21 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Open Evening: Thank You

GMS’s Open Evening was a great success. We thank all our staff for their hard work and commitment, which made the evening so memorable for everyone who visited. We thank, too, the visitors, potential parents and carers of students who may join us in 2025, for spending time in our school and giving the positive feedback that came our...

Posted on 19 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Argentinian Visitors

A repeat of a great sporting occasion is happening in GMS on Tuesday 24th September. A visiting school, St Bede’s, from Buenos Aires, is participating in four sporting fixture events: rugby, football, hockey and softball. Before the fixtures take place at 2pm, the Argentinians are welcomed to the school, have a tour and attend some Sixth Form lessons. To round...

Posted on 19 Sep, 2024 | Comments Off

Jeans for Genes

This week is National Jeans for Genes week. Today, Thursday 19th GMS are supporting this important charity. It is estimated that 1 in 25 Children in the UK are affected by a genetic condition. Jeans for Genes is an organisation that offers the opportunity for one donation to be shared with many well deserving charities. GMS is doing all it can to help: during...