Blog week ending 11th September

It gives me great pleasure to welcome new and existing students, staff and families to a new academic year. At Wilmington Grammar School for Girls we are immensely proud of our students – who combine academic ambition with creativity, compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Our school tradition is rooted in excellence, but equally in opportunity: we aim not only to challenge our students intellectually, but also to nurture their confidence, resilience and curiosity about the wider world.

Our School Blog will offer you a window into daily life at our school where we can share the many achievements, stories and experiences that make our community so special. From classroom innovations and student-led projects, to sporting triumphs, artistic showcases and reflections on school events, it will celebrate the richness of our community and highlight the voices of our students and staff.

I hope you enjoy following our journey, together we will continue to build a vibrant, supportive and aspirational environment for every student in our care.

We were extremely pleased to celebrate some excellent achievements from our Year 11, 12 and 13 cohorts who sat examinations this Summer. Students have shown great determination and commitment to their studies. We are very happy to welcome a significant number of Year 11 students back into WG6, whilst humbled to see some inspiring destinations at Universities and Apprenticeships for Year 13.

Year 7 Biology students have been using microscopes to observe cells, in this case, onion. Students expertly prepared their onion samples before drawing their findings as a scientific diagram – Mrs Carwithen was very impressed with their enthusiasm and aptitude throughout!

My Year 7 Computer Science students have been exploring e-safety – on both desktops and personal devices. Students demonstrated great awareness and understanding of the potential threats and how to protect themselves to maintain they, and their information, remains safe online.

Mrs Armellino’s Year 9 Food Preparation and Nutrition students cooked up a storm this morning showcasing excellent cooking skills preparing bechamel sauce, and meat ragu to create delicious lasagnes (I can vouch for how delicious they were!). Students prepped their dishes ready to be baked in the oven at home .. and enjoyed!

Year 12 students are settling into WG6 and have already made an excellent start to their studies. Pictured below, Miss Smith (Deputy Head of WG6 WGSG) and her A Level Psychology students who have been exploring and discussing the concept of operant conditioning, where behaviours and learned as a consequence of their outcomes.

Mr Salt, Deputy Head of WG6, WGSB site and his A Level History students have been looking at how Henry VII secured the throne of England and become the first Tudor monarch. 

Forthcoming Dates:

Year 8 Expectations Evening (in person) – 11 Sept 5pm (tonight!)

Year 10 Expectations Evening (virtual) – 11 Sept 6pm

Year 9 Expectations Evening (in person) – 18 Sept 5-5.45pm

Year 13 Parent/Carer Briefing (virtual) – 18 Sept 5.30-6pm

Year 11 Expectations Evening (virtual) – 18 Sept 6-6.45pm

Year 12 Expectations Evening (in person @ WGSB) – 25 Sept 5.30-6.30pm

Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening (in person) – 1 Oct 5-6pm

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition – Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 Oct

Year 11 Parent/Carers’ Evening (in person) 9 Oct

Year 11 Mock Exam Student Assembly – 13 Oct

Year 6 Open Evening – 16 Oct 5-6pm

Year 6 Open Day (by appointment only) 17 Oct

Year 13 Reports & Grades home – 17 Oct

Last Day of Term 1 – 17 Oct

First Day of Term 2 – Thursday 30 Oct

Year 11 Mocks start – 3 Nov

Best wishes,

Dave Fuller

Headteacher