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Upper School Production – Tickets for The Crucible

January 31, 2020, 5:38 am
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Tickets are still available for The Crucible. It is the year 1692 and all is not well in this strict Puritan community. Witchcraft is suspected…

Based on real events, Miller’s classic brings to life the famous Salem Witch Trials where a group of teenage girls start to accuse men and women of witchcraft. The efforts of the court to find out the truth are swayed by the hysteria that the girls create in the courtroom. The judge chooses to believe the girls’ stories, to save the reputation of the court, and this leads to tragic consequences. The Crucible is the GCSE Drama set text so it does deal with some dark themes/subject content; therefore, we would recommend that this show is suitable for students in Year 10 or above.

The production will be performed by students from Years 10 to 12 and will take place on Wednesday, 12th February and Thursday, 13th February 2020 in the Main School Hall, starting at 7pm. The PFA will also kindly be selling refreshments on both evenings. Those students involved have been working extremely hard and hope that you will be able to join them on one of the evenings.

A letter about tickets was sent out via ParentMail a couple of weeks ago. Tickets are £6 per adult and £4 for concessions. As we are staging the piece in the round, seating is limited and we will not be selling tickets ‘on the door’. Tickets are on sale until Wednesday, 5th February so order your tickets today!

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Media Studies Guest Speaker: Daniel J Layton

January 31, 2020, 5:39 am
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Former MGGS student and full time vlogger Daniel J Layton visited MGGS this week to talk to Year 13 Media Studies students about the ever-changing vlogging industry.

Students learnt about the role of sponsorship and advertising in funding online content as well as discussing issues such as online mediation and constructions of reality.

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Safer Internet Day 2020 – Tuesday, 11th February

February 7, 2020, 5:32 am
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STEM Week is Coming: Monday 24th – Friday 28th February 2020

February 7, 2020, 5:33 am
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STEM Week Programme at MGGS

MGGS STEM Week Programme 2020 

Monday 24 February 2020

Science Assembly KS3

Year 8 Maths

Lunchtime: Science Inter-house Quiz Round 1

Tuesday 25 February 2020

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Year 8 Maths

Lunchtime Lecture – Civil Engineering with Helen Rowe, Design Engineer from Berryrange

Wednesday 26 February 2020

Science Assembly KS5

Year 7 Maths Day

Lunchtime Lecture – Podiatry with Chris Jefferson from the College of Podiatry

Thursday 27 February 2020

Maths Feast

Year 10 ‘The Big Reptile Show’

 Lunchtime: Science Inter-house Quiz Final

Primary School Quiz and Big Reptile Show 

Inter-school Maths Feast 

Year 8 Geography Trip to Howletts

Friday 28 February 2020

Science Assembly KS4 

Science at Secondary Event – Year 5 & 6

Year 8 Geography Trip to Howletts

Prepare a Doctor Workshop Year 12, 13 & Medics Society

Lunchtime: Computing Challenge KS3 / KS4 

 5 March 2020

 Spectroscopy in a Suitcase  – all Year 13 Chemistry students

 

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MGGS DofE Training in Pictures…

February 7, 2020, 5:34 am
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MGGS U15 Basketball Tournament

February 7, 2020, 5:35 am
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On Tuesday 4th February we entered a Kent schools basketball tournament at Medway Park. MGGS U15s came 3rd in the group stages with some impressive wins including 12-0 v Rainham School and an 8-5 thriller v The North School. We then progressed to the plate competition and overall came 3rd in that. An exhausting afternoon of hard work for the girls but they put in a solid performance being as we don’t offer basketball on the PE curriculum. Well done to all players!

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GCSE Presentation Afternoon 2020

February 7, 2020, 5:36 am
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls held its annual GCSE Presentation afternoon on Friday, 31st January. Students currently in year 12 were presented with their GCSE certificates and prizes were awarded for achievement, overall commitment to studies at Key Stage 4,  and Dance.

We were very pleased to welcome Ella Dove as our guest speaker. Ella is a former student of MGGS and is now a journalist and author.

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BAE Engineering Taster Week – Years 10-12

February 14, 2020, 5:36 am
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Engineering Taster Week is an educational and enjoyable event intended to provide the attendees with experience of real world engineering. Attending students will embark on a challenging week-long project to develop their team working skills, leadership qualities and engineering expertise. BAE aim to provide an insight into the engineering that goes on locally at the BAE Systems Rochester site, as well as providing valuable skills and experience that will serve the participants well in future applications and endeavours.

It will help all students learn about the different paths to a career in the sector and opportunities that are available within the company, including post-secondary apprenticeships, placements, internships, and post-graduate opportunities. For an insight into Engineering Taster Week and the opportunities it offers, please refer to the website which contains a helpful video for students.

Engineering Taster Week will be run twice in 2020, from 6th to 10th July 2020, and 13th to 17th July 2020.

Due to the limited number of places available and the popularity of the event, there is a formal application process. Students are encouraged to apply promptly. The application window opens on 27th January 2020 until the closing date of 16th April 2020, and all applications can be made from the Engineering Taster Week webpage: https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/education/engineering-taster-week/rochester.

 

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Year 7 A&B Netball Match Vs Sutton Valence

February 14, 2020, 5:37 am
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Kent Schools Badminton Finals

February 14, 2020, 5:38 am
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On Thursday 28th February the U16 and U14 development and elite badminton teams competed in the Kent Schools finals. The girls played their socks off and produced some amazing results. They played in a number of matches against a number of different schools throughout the morning. The U16 and U14 elite teams finished in third and received bronze medals. The U16 development team made it through to the finals, losing only 3 matches throughout the qualifying rounds, and finished in second place, receiving silver medals. Overall it was a very successful day!

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Caitlin B Dancing Success!

February 14, 2020, 5:39 am
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MGGs_Student_Caitlin_B_Dancing_Success!Caitlin B in Year 9 at MGGS is appearing at the Hazlitt Theatre this week performing in Pippin, a circus-themed show. Caitlin has been rehearsing with the Stage Theatre Society since September and is pleased to be participating in five performances this week. Congratulations Caitlin and keep dancing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘A Step in Time’ Update

February 14, 2020, 5:40 am
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We have kicked off our fundraising for the extension to our Sports Hall this month with two fun events in school. The first was a staff v students benchball match, resulting in a 3-0 win for the student team! The second was a staff “dance off”; who knew the MGGS staff had such moves?! The two events combined raised over £150 towards our £12,000 in-house target.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered time or donated via our Virgin Money Giving page. We are really grateful for anything that you can give to help us. The MGGS Development Trust aims to raise a grand total of £140,000 towards the Sports Hall project which will provide our students with a desperately needed dance studio and changing and showering facilities, alongside a WWII visitor centre with a replica WWII classroom to coincide with the reopening of the 2nd set of air-raid tunnels at the front of the school.

If you are able to donate time to the campaign, or have any fundraising suggestions, please contact Mrs Lila Brewer via dto@mggs.org. You can also donate directly to the campaign via the following link:

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Sign up for our first MGGS Coderdojo!

February 14, 2020, 5:41 am
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We are delighted to announce that we will be launching our free coding and digital making club at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls on Saturday, 21st March from 1pm until 4 pm. We are currently looking for young people to attend and we need you!

What is CoderDojo?
CoderDojo is a global, open-source, volunteer-led movement that organises free, not-for-profit coding clubs (Dojos) for young people aged 7–17 years. At a Dojo, young people learn to program and develop websites, apps, programs and games, they build things with code and electronics, and much more. Members also meet like-minded people, show off what they’ve been working on, and take part in national and international events, such as our Coolest Projects showcase (coolestprojects.org). CoderDojo makes learning to code a fun, sociable, and creative experience.

You can find out more at coderdojo.com.
Attending is free of charge; however, it is necessary to sign up in order to guarantee your child a place. Visit our Dojo web page and register your interest by clicking the ‘Join’ button:
https://zen.coderdojo.com/dojos/gb/maidstone/maidstone-mggs.

Once there, you will also be able to reserve a space for upcoming Dojo sessions.

What should I bring to the event?
Often, Dojos require that participants bring a laptop, but we are pleased to be able to provide equipment. If your child would like to bring their laptop, they are very welcome, but please be aware that some activities may require installation of software. Other activities may not require a laptop at all.

Am I, the parent/carer required to attend?
Yes, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, who is required to remain on the premises for the duration of the session. You will be asked to help your child(ren) get set up and ready, though after this, our volunteer mentors will assist your children in their learning.

Should my child or I have prior coding knowledge?
No, the Dojo is open to complete beginners as well as to young people who have coded before. We have skilled mentors who will help with technical questions.

Please note that we have a limited number of spaces, so remember to sign your child up in advance for each session.

We look forward to welcoming you both to our Dojo!

 

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Author, Jennifer Godfrey, visits MGGS to talk about Suffragettes in Kent

February 14, 2020, 5:42 am
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We were delighted to welcome Jenny to the school on Tuesday to speak to a group of students about her research into the suffragette movement in Kent.
Jenny spent two years researching this fascinating subject; painstakingly going through pamphlets and documents to trace the tours and record some new information about Ethel Baldock, who was born in Maidstone. Ethel was a young working class Kent maid, involved in the suffrage movement, who was arrested and imprisoned for breaking glass during the 1912 window-smashing militant action.
Jenny spoke passionately and brought to life many thought-provoking stories of the women who fought for the vote.

Jenny has given us two copies of her book, Suffragettes of Kent, which can be borrowed from the Library and enjoyed.

 

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Upper School Production of The Crucible

February 14, 2020, 5:43 am
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MGGS was transported back to 1692 on Wednesday February 12th and Thursday February 13th as a cast and crew of 30 students bought Arthur Miller’s atmospheric classic to life. The Crucible is tense and intense; the students worked extremely hard to convey this and did a fantastic job. You could have heard a pin drop in the audience! There were some truly outstanding performances, and we are extremely proud of everyone involved!

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The reviews are in:

“This was a mesmerising performance – hard-hitting and ambitious, which really allowed the cast to showcase their extraordinary talents. How is it that MGGS has so many talented young actors? The costume, set design, music and lighting were brilliant and effective in transporting the audience back to the febrile atmosphere of Salem in 1692… the hard work and enthusiasm put in to make this so polished a performance was evident from start to finish. At times, hard to watch without emotion, but absolutely cracking!”

“I just wanted to congratulate you, your team and the cast on a superb production of The Crucible on Wednesday evening. I found it wholly atmospheric and absorbing… and wonderfully acted by the students. All very impressive and a credit to the school! “

“That really was astonishingly good! Absolutely gripping; we were all spellbound…”

“I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the first night of The Crucible. This was a mesmerising performance – hard-hitting and ambitious, which really allowed the cast to showcase their extraordinary talents. How is it that MGGS has so many talented young actors? The costume, set design, music and lighting were brilliant and effective in transporting the audience back to the febrile atmosphere of Salem in 1692. I hope you will pass on our congratulations to everyone involved in the production – the hard work and enthusiasm put in to make this so polished a performance was evident from start to finish. At times, hard to watch without emotion, but absolutely cracking!”

“Just to say last night was incredible. I was so impressed by the students.”

 

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STEM Week @MGGS

February 14, 2020, 5:44 am
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Nepal 2020 Departs

February 14, 2020, 5:45 am
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This week saw the departure of 65 sixth form students and 9 MGGS teachers who will be spending the half term holiday visiting our partner school in Tang Ting, Nepal. The MGGS groups flew out of Heathrow to Delhi and then caught a connecting flight to Kathmandu. Whilst in Nepal our students will spend time with the students in the Himalayan Milan Secondary School as well as hiking in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains before experiencing the sights and sounds of Pokhara and Kathmandu cities. Lots more details, stories and photos to come on our return!

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How to donate without costing you a penny extra

February 28, 2020, 6:10 am
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You can really help us with our ‘A Step in Time’ campaign by using #easyfundraising to do any shopping you need to do before 1st March. It’s DOUBLE DONATION WEEK, which means you’ll raise TWICE as much for Maidstone Grammar School for Girls at no extra cost to yourself!

Thank you to everyone who is already using Easyfundraising. Every donation, no matter the size, moves us closer to our target.  Please sign up and support us here.

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MGGS Oxford Computing Challenge Success!

February 28, 2020, 6:11 am
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MGGS_Oxford_Computing_Challenge_SuccessDuring Term 2 all of MGGS KS3 students, and our Computing GCSE and A-Level students, took part in the annual Oxford University Computing Challenge. Our students did amazingly well and a good number of them placed in the top 10% in the country and are through to the second round. This means that these students need to complete a further challenge under examination conditions next week. If they place in this event they will be invited to Oxford University for the grand final.

 

 

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MGGS in U16 Football Kent Cup Final 2020

February 28, 2020, 6:12 am
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