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Headteacher’s Blog

Blog Week Ending 19 December

As we head towards the end of term it is with a real sense of pride in the achievements of the students and the community. We have donated 66 Hampers…
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Blog Week Ending 5th December

Year 7 students have been considering questioning techniques during Epistemic Learning sessions and how best to frame open-ended questions which encourage exploration of a topic rather than restrict answers to…
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Blog Week Ending 21st November

Year 11 Mandarin GCSE students visited the British Museum for a workshop dedicated to the new Silk Roads exhibition, which included the story of a legendary Chinese princess who shared…
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Blog Week Ending 24th October

As we draw to the end of a very long 8 week term, can I congratulate all of the students for their focus, hard work and community spirit this term. …
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Blog Week Ending 10th October

Department Spotlight. Our Geography Department offers a dynamic and contemporary curriculum which plays an important role in the understanding of current local, national and global issues such as climate change…
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Blog Week Ending 26th September

We are very proud of the many additional enrichment opportunities our students have available across the academic year and encourage students to participate in sporting activities, residential trips, creative and…
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Blog Week Ending 13th September

A very warm welcome to all new and returning students, staff and families! It has been a very busy summer in school, with a whole host of refurbishments and improvements…
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Endeavour MAT GCSE results announcement – 22nd August

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Girls Grammar school is celebrating with a truly exceptional GCSE cohort who has achieved some absolutely phenomenal results this year. Michelle Lawson, Head Teacher…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 19TH JULY

As we reach the end of another school year at WGSG it is with a real sense of achievement and pride. As a school we have achieved so much in…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 12TH JULY

A programme of enrichment activities and experiences are embedded into our curriculum and via clubs, social events and societies together with educational trips throughout the academic year.  Our Enrichment Week…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 28TH JUNE

My goodness me, it has been an incredibly busy few weeks as we head towards the end of term.  When you are striving for excellence you don’t let any opportunity…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 14TH JUNE

This week students across key stage 3 have completed their end of year exams.  We have been impressed by the positive approach and mindset of all students and their continued…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 24TH MAY

Exam season is very much in full swing, with Years 11 and 13 approaching each exam with a positive mindset, well prepared to achieve their full potential.  We are incredibly proud…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 24TH APRIL

Over the easter break, 54 students travelled with staff to Alpendorf in Austria, for a magical experience!  Students from Years 8-11 enjoyed perfect conditions to get the most out of…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 28TH MARCH

Our annual Culture Day events are planned and managed by our Student Leaders who work to ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute and share ideas.  The day is a…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 15TH MARCH

Our Medics Society met this week to take part in a range of dissections including lambs eyes, heart, kidneys, liver and lungs. Students also discussed the ethics surrounding anatomy dissections/autopsies…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 1ST MARCH

Student Leader Sonia F of Year 13 led a special assembly to mark the Chinese New Year.  This year is the year of the Dragon which in the Chinese zodiac…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 9TH FEBRUARY

Spotlight on WG6.  We are all very proud of what our students and staff have achieved with our WG6 sixth form, creating an environment that is enjoyable and stimulating while…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 26TH JANUARY

Our Year 9 students and their parents and carers attended an information evening to support their decision making as they make their Year 10 GCSE subject choices. The evening provided…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 12TH JANUARY

I do hope that you have all enjoyed a lovely Christmas and a good start to 2024. This is a particularly busy term despite being only five weeks long. I…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 20TH DECEMBER

What a packed term this has been, filled with so many incredible achievements and so many opportunities for our students. It has been a real pleasure to see the number…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 8TH DECEMBER

We have had two opportunities to travel to our local parish church, St Michael and All Angels Church to share Christmas celebrations through Year 7 Christmas Services on Wednesday and…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 24TH NOVEMBER

Our annual Christmas Hamper competition is a joyous event and demonstrates our students’ (and their families!) empathy with and generosity to, those less fortunate than themselves .. whilst showcasing a great…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 10TH NOVEMBER

We welcomed local families and Year 6 pupils to come and see for themselves the amazing lessons, students and staff that together encapsulate all it is to be a member…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 13TH OCTOBER

All Year 7 students receive a free book funded by our wonderful PFA via the Bookbuzz programme.  The programme’s aim, (an aim shared and encouraged by us!) is to inspire a…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 29TH SEPTEMBER

Our new Term 1 programme of Enrichment Clubs and subject support groups is now live!  This term’s schedule offers a dizzying range of options with the certainty that we have…
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BLOG WEEK ENDING 15TH SEPTEMBER

Welcome to all new and returning families, staff and students!  As we return for the new academic year, we do so with the expectation of new opportunities to develop, learn…
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