7_2 Are currently working on a project called Under the Sea. They are looking at the work of the artist Yellena James. In the classwork here the students have created their own scraper boards usingContinue reading
Month: February 2020
Thought for the Week
Empowerment Most of the shadows of life are caused by standing in our own sunshine. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Words of the Week – L
Year 7: Logic- a particular way of thinking, especially one that is reasonable and based on good judgement. ‘I fail to see the logic behind his argument.’ Year 8: Liberal- willing to respect or acceptContinue reading
The Greatest Dancer – Grace S 10-3
Unfortunately, Vale’s time on the Greatest Dancer has now come to an end as they didn’t get through this week. You could watch their performance this week on BBC iplayer. They were the 2nd performanceContinue reading
Words of the Week – K
Year 7: Keen- having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm. “a keen gardener” Year 8: Kin- one’s family and relations. “many elderly people have no kin to turn to for assistance” Year 9: Kindred- similar in kind; related. “books on kindred subjects” Year 10: Kilter- out of harmony orContinue reading
CyberFirst Girls Semi Finals
Following on from their tremendous success in the qualifying round, AGGS had very safely qualified to bring a team (Rachael E, Eloise F, Roselynn G, Sophie H) to the Semi Finals of the National CyberSecurityContinue reading
Thought for the Week
Empowerment Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. (Maya Angelou)
Augsburg exchange 2020
We arrived back safely last night from the Augsburg work experience exchange. Students spent the weekend with host families, enjoying the sights of Munich, Augsburg and Neeuschwanstein. They then spent 4 days in a varietyContinue reading
Post Mortem Event
On Saturday we hosted the VIVIT experience, who ran a post mortem event for 75 students in years 11 to 13. Using a semi-synthetic cadaver and animal organs, our students had plenty of hands-on experienceContinue reading
Dance Production
195 students from Years 7-13 performed in this year’s production, Icons. What a fantastic show. Huge congratulations to everyone who performed or choreographed dances. A special thank you to the senior students who ran aContinue reading
STEM Awards Evening
On Wednesday evening we celebrated Students achievements in STEM with the STEM awards evening. Many students had worked hard last academic year to gain Bronze and Silver Crest awards, and their family’s were able toContinue reading
Business Studies Trip to Jaguar Land Rover Production Plant in Liverpool
30 Business Studies and Economics students from Years 11 and 13 enjoyed a trip to see the Land Rover production plant in action at the company’s 300 acre site in Halewood, Merseyside. Following a detailedContinue reading
Enterprise Competition Success
We are delighted to announce that two teams of Year 12 students have had success in an Enterprise Competition which has gained them each an individual prize of a £50 Amazon voucher as well asContinue reading
BAE Systems, the RAF and Royal Navy Schools Roadshow
On Monday 3rd Feb all of Year 7 took part in a STEM/Careers roadshow delivered by BAE Systems, RAF and Royal Navy. The focus of the workshop was different sorts of energy; Kinetic, thermal, radiant,Continue reading
Valentine’s Cake Sale – 21st of February
This years Valentine’s Cake sale is taking place on the 21st of February (first Friday back after the half term break), in the Main hall during break and lunch time. All the money raised willContinue reading
Food & Nutrition this Half Term
There has been so much cooking this term in F7. The amazing aromas of all the different dishes made continue to drift out of the door and up the stairs to the art corridor. WellContinue reading
Y7 Brass Workshop
All 210 Y7 students were entertained brilliantly listening to Graham South and the Cavendish brass quintet perform their annual in house brass workshop. This links to the Instruments of the Orchestra topic and also tiesContinue reading
A Visit to Auschwitz
Written by Sophia T and Ella M On 12th November 2019, we were given the incredible opportunity to visit the small town of Oświęcim, Auschwitz I, and Auschwitz-Birkenau. In one incredibly emotionally charged day, weContinue reading
The Greatest Dancer
Huge congratulations to Grace (Year 10) who, together with her dance school Vale, is down to the final 10 acts on BBC1s The Greatest Dancer. Please keep watching and supporting, Saturday nights on BBC1. GoodContinue reading
Chicago
Our whole school musical will be Chicago in July 2020. Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 are invited to participate. You will need to be free to rehearse every Tuesday after school 3:30-4:45pmContinue reading
D&T trip to London
Both Year 10 and Year 11 D&T groups spent the day visiting both the V&A museum and also the Science museum. Students explored the main collection of fashion and textiles, iconic furniture, architecture and artifactsContinue reading
Words of the Week – J
Year 7: Justify- show or prove to be right or reasonable. “the person appointed has fully justified our confidence” Year 8: Jibe- an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt. “a jibe at his old rivals” Year 9: Jovial- cheerful and friendly. “sheContinue reading