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U18s Hockey: Two Wins-One Near Loss

Posted on 2 Dec, 2022 in About GMS, Clubs, Events, Extra Curricular, General News, Physical Education, Sports, Trips

In the U18s Hockey, Two Wins and One Loss is a very good statistic and one that is in keeping with the fine U18s hockey squad we have in GMS right now. After a brilliant performance, which saw the GMS U18s undefeated all day in the indoor competition, our team was denied entry to the National Finals as a...

PE Request for Boots

Posted on 26 Sep, 2022 in About GMS, General News, Physical Education

GMS’s PE Department has put out a plea for previously used but now unused boots. The PE staff like to have a stock of footwear that they can lend to students, should the need arise. Sadly, they do not have any boots to lend at present. All donations are very welcome; please drop off the donated...

Preventing Drowning

Posted on 15 Jun, 2022 in About GMS, Events, Extra Curricular, General News, Key Stage 3, Physical Education

The annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign, created by the Royal Life Saving Society UK, aims to educate people to enjoy water safely, to keep their families and friends safe and to know what to do in an emergency. Over 400 people die each year in the UK and Ireland from accidental drowning. 40% of these...

Wycombe District Athletics Championships

Posted on 23 May, 2022 in About GMS, Athletics/Cross Country, Events, General News, Physical Education

An amazing outing at the Wycombe District Athletics Championships to report. This is the first time the event has been run since 2019, so it was a great experience for all the students. The fantastic team and individual results are proudly broadcast here. The Year 9 boys finished 3rd out of 9 schools; they...

Year 7 Swim Scheme

Posted on 8 Apr, 2022 in About GMS, Events, General News, Key Stage 3, Physical Education

After a successful six months of lessons, the Year 7 students, involved in the GMS Swim Scheme, have all shown great progress in both skill and confidence in the water. As their fitness and ability improved, they were able to perfect their stroke and breathing techniques. The students started the scheme...