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Bronze at British Schools’Judo

Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 in About GMS, Events, Extra Curricular, General News, Key Stage 3, Sports, Trips

Ralphy, a talented judo enthusiast, was in The British Schools’ Judo Competition a few weekends ago. There he performed so well that he was awarded Bronze, a fabulous achievement considering he was the youngest participant in his group. The competition was held at the Institute of Sporting Excellence...

Schools’ Head of the River

Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 in About GMS, Clubs, Events, Extra Curricular, General News, Sports, Trips

On Wednesday, 20th March some 250 crews lined up on the championship course, from Chiswick Bridge to Putney to compete in this year’s race. The Schools’ Head is the major national long-distance race of the year and is the culmination of the winter training period. Due to excessive flow from the flood...

Judo Success Celebrated

Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 in About GMS, Events, Extra Curricular, General News, Trips

Josh and Cait Urie competed at the British Schools judo finals recently. Josh earned himself a top-ten placement, being ranked as 7th overall. Cait was awarded the Bronze medal. For Josh, this was an amazing achievement, as he was one of the youngest in the Year 8/9 category and, notably, in the group with...

Bingo: 6th Form Interact

Posted on 13 Mar, 2024 in 6Form Reporter, 6th Form, About GMS, Events, Extra Curricular, General News

The Sixth Form Interact Team have decided to hold a two round Bingo event, which they hope will successfully raise money for the charitable work the Rotary Club do, including funding to combat diseases; funding to provide access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; funding for...

First Aid Course for Students

Posted on 11 Mar, 2024 in About GMS, Events, Extra Curricular, Friends of Great Marlow, General News

FoGMS regularly organise a First Aid course that students can attend. This is a valuable life-saving skill that supports those who find themselves in an emergency. It’s ideal for teenagers who babysit: it’s invaluable for those who play, referee or coach in sports; it’s useful for...