Year 8 Tanzania Charity Month

Annually, the Great Marlow Year 8 cohort raise money for an international charity that the school supports. This year the usual ‘fun’ events cannot take place. Instead, our form groups have come up with some inventive ideas for the month of December. Art is taking a prominent role in fundraising this year. A competition to design Christmas Postcards is being launched by the Year 8 cohort, who felt this would be a fantastic way to become involved in community outreach, whilst raising funds...

Posted on 5 Nov, 2020 in 6th Form, Events, Featured, General News

4/12 Deadline 6th Form Applications

We are pleased to invite you to view Great Marlow School’s Virtual 6th Form Open Evening, which is filed under the 6th Form –> Sixth Form Open Evening 2020 menu. Students, parents and carers have the opportunity to watch a virtual presentation by Mr Hollyman. External students can view the new 6th Form Prospectus, and watch the presentation by Mr Hollyman, too. Please send all queries to y12applications@gms.bucks.sch.uk. If you would like to engage with the school better, please view our...

Posted on 13 Nov, 2020 | Comments Off

GCE and GCSE Certificates...

GCE and GCSE certificates for summer 2020, unfortunately, cannot be issued on Monday 16th November as originally proposed. This is due to AQA, the Awarding Body, failing to deliver on all their deadline dates. A further announcement will be made as soon as the AQA certificates are in school and are ready for collection.

Posted on 17 Nov, 2020 | Comments Off

New Headgear for PE

The PE Department are delighted to announce the launch of the new winter headwear collection. The new fleece beanie hat and headband are additional items of PE kit that can be worn during outdoor PE lessons and at extra-curricular activities over the winter period. Items can be purchased from the Sportscrest online shop...

Posted on 15 Nov, 2020 | Comments Off

Outdoor Adventurous Activ...

GMS’s PE Department is pressing ahead to evolve its curriculum in the light of the surging importance being given to teaching life skills and employability. One way this is going to be fostered is through the expansion of a current curriculum module into a new one called Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA). This new module builds upon the map reading...

Posted on 15 Nov, 2020 | Comments Off

3/12 Xmas Raffle Draw

Sadly, FoGMS is unable to offer the usual wonderful Christmas Market this year, due to Covid-19. Instead, the team has launched a fantastic festive online raffle. There are some fabulous prizes for just a £2 ticket: at that price encourage family and friends to join in and maybe buy a few extra tickets for yourself: making the chance of winning more likely. To take...

Posted on 25 Oct, 2020 | Comments Off

Welcome to the 2020 Sport...

Annually, the PE Department host a Sports’ Award Evening to celebrate all the fantastic effort, commitment and successes of our GMS students. This year, due to Covid19, the award ceremony was presented virtually and included a series of memorable video montages, photos, and citations. Those who produced the media for this special virtual sports award...

Posted on 25 Oct, 2020 | Comments Off

100% Pass: DofE Celebrate...

GMS have a thriving Duke of Edinburgh scheme, which has resulted in students acquiring leadership qualities alongside achievement, success and pride at achievement, in the expedition section of this prestigious award. This year, the Bronze award cohort completed their expedition training in March, just before lockdown. After a decision to restart expedition...

Posted on 25 Oct, 2020 | Comments Off

Book Fair 3/11-14/11 Libr...

GMS are committed to promoting reading, research in a government published document stated, “A growing number of studies show that promoting reading can have a major impact on children and adults and their future.” From the 3rd November until 14th November 2020, the annual GMS Library Book Fair will be held in the library. Year 7 and Year 8 students...

Posted on 21 Oct, 2020 | Comments Off

Year 9 DofE Deadline 6/11

Year 9 are invited to join the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. This award is internationally recognised; it is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities which gives young people the opportunity to experience new activities, or develop existing skills. Participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at GMS enables our students to develop the skills and attitudes...