School News
Spring Concert
On the evening of Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm we will be presenting a Spring Concert at St Michael's Church in Wilmington. The programme will include music by the school choirs and instrumental ensembles and a special feature will be the debut of the recently formed staff choir - singing, amongst others, Lady Gaga!
Tickets will be available on the door at a cost of £3.00 for adults, £1 for those aged 12-16 and free for the under 12s.
Comic Relief 2013
On Friday 15th March 2013, some members of staff went back to the 80s to raise money for Comic Relief. We have raised over £100 so far which is a fabulous effort.
World Book Day - 7th March 2013
A huge thank you to parents, students and staff for the fabulous costumes on World Book Day. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party was very exciting with 8 of the 9 golden keys found and many riddles solved for prizes.
Virtual Ventura Awards – 13th February 2013
Following months of hard work, three of the Design and Technology Year 11 students with family and friends, attended the final of the National Virtual Ventura competition last night after a long anticipated wait. The project and competition was open to any UK or international school for students in Years 9, 10 and 11 studying Technology or Art subjects. It involved having to design, brand, package, market and pitch a product that cost less than £5 to manufacture and to be sold for £10 in the Design Museum Shop.
"What if...?"
The Creative and Media Diploma students are hosting an event displaying the Sixth Form A-level artwork. The event will be held at the 'What if?' Gallery in Dartford (67/69 High St, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DJ) from Monday 11th March to Saturday 16th March. The gallery will be open from 10:00am to 5.00pm for public viewing. The Diploma students have worked very hard to plan a successful event and they will appreciate as many visitors as possible.
Sixth Form Admissions for September 2014
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Consultation on arrangements for Admission to Sixth Form for September 2014. The consultation period will close on 1st March 2013. If you have any comments or objections please contact Mrs D Connell, Chair of Governors at the school. Thank You.
Celebrating Success – Presentation Evening 2012
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls has an enduring tradition of high academic standards which is reflected in the outstanding achievements of its students this year at both GCSE and A level. The summer results marked the end of an exceptional year for Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, highlighted by an excellent Ofsted Inspection, where under the rigorous new framework the school was deemed very good and on its way to outstanding.
WG6 Sixth Form Entry 2013
STEM Careers Fair
The STEM careers fair held on Thursday 18th October was an excellent opportunity for our year 9 – 13 students to meet with professionals from many different fields within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. There were many ambassadors form global companies such as eBay, Shell and Lloyds bank as well as university representatives from Greenwich, Kent, London South Bank, and Cambridge. Our students had a chance to interact with these experts by navigating their stands and even had the prospect of winning a day shadowing a senior fashion buyer at eBay. Many found out about possible internships and routes into the huge range of different careers on offer.
Harvest Festival
On Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd October, Rev Tim Arding of St Michael & All Angels Church, Wilmington, led the school Harvest Festival Assemblies. Each Form provided a Harvest Box filled with items generously donated by parents, students and friends. A wonderful display of creativity was on display, with the award for the overall winning Harvest Box going to Form 7I. Winning forms also included 8K for the Lower School, 10K for the Upper School and 11P for donating the most. Well done to all our winners!
Bugsy Malone at WGSG
Students from WGSG are putting the final touches to their performances for the forthcoming production of ‘Bugsy Malone’. The play will run for three nights from Thursday 22nd- Saturday 24th March 2012, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5. Past productions have had fantastic reviews so book early to avoid disappointment.
To order tickets, or for further information, please contact the school on 01322 226351 or email:enquiries@wgsg.co.uk
Megan Hennessy - Olympic Torch Bearer
8000 inspirational people will carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys across the UK. Of these 8000, 212 12 year old students who have pushed beyond their personal best will carry the Olympic Flame for the Get Set network.
Megan Hennessy, a Year 7 student at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, was nominated by her school and then selected to be a torch bearer in the run up to the Olympic Games.
The 7Oaks Junior Aquathlon Sunday 8/07/12 Please Enter
The 7Oaks Junior Aquathlon will be held on the afternoon of Sunday 8th July 2012 at Tonbridge School Sports Centre. This fantastic venue will be home to the Australian Olympic team in their build up to the Olympics which start less than 3 weeks after the race. This will be the second Junior Aquathlon and will use the same course as last year. An Aquathlon is a swim / run event. The competitor is continuously timed from the start of their swim, during the ‘transition’ (changeover) and until the end of the run.
Student Publishes 3rd Book - 'Guardian Angel'
One of our students in Year 9, Sasha Pryce, has self-published her third book titled ‘Guardian Angel’. Her previous books, ‘Labby’s Adventures’ and ‘The Return’ were published when Sasha was eleven and thirteen respectively.
Ofsted Report Available for Parents
Our positive Ofsted report is available here on the Learning Platform for parents to access.
School Concert
On the evening of Wednesday 18th July at 7.30pm we will be presenting a concert in the school hall. This will be a programme of solo and ensemble items performed by students. We would be delighted if you and your family would be able to join us for what promises to be an enjoyable evening.
There will be a collection at the end of the concert and all contributions will be put towards the cost of restoring the Steinway grand piano in the music room.
Please contact enquiries@wgsg.co.uk for more details.
Edinburgh Chase 2012 – see Mrs Derby for details
The Edinburgh Chase is an annual 15 to 20 mile night navigation exercise undertaken on foot across footpaths and minor roads in North West Kent.
Extreme Weather Information
In the unlikely event of the school being closed due to extreme weather before pupils arrive at the beginning of the school day, a note will be posted on the school website by 7.00am.
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Dates
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Dates:- Practice, 20th – 22nd April & Assessed, 14th – 16th July 2012
WGSG and the London 2012 Olympic Games
We are pleased to announce that Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is now a part of the Get Set Network for the upcoming 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Hannah Coates – Ex Student – Mastermind Contestant –BBC2 at 8.00 on 16th December
It is always lovely to report on former students – Hannah Coates who left WGSG in 2007 and went on to achieve a First Class degree in History at Southampton has quizzes in her genes. Many of you will have been tested by one of her Dad, Steve’s, Quiz Nights which have been a regular and much enjoyed event put on by the PFA. Not content to represent her College at University Challenge in 2008, she has gone on to sit in the infamous Black Chair to take part in Mastermind. You can see her competing with a specialist subject focused on her love of history tonight (Friday) on BBC2 at 8.00.
A Level Results 2011
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls produces record A Level Results for 2011
Latest News from PE and the 6th Form
Latest news from the PE Department and the Sixth Form team...
Duke of Edinburgh Group 3 Expedition Dates 2011
The dates for the Duke of Edinburgh Group 3 Expeditions are as follows...
Kent Cup - Gillingham
The girls played exceptionally well all day and performed very well as a team...
Extreme Weather Conditions
In the unlikely event of the school being closed due to extreme weather before pupils arrive at the beginning of the school day, a note will be posted on the school website by 7.00am.
5 Star Learning at WGSG
TGI Fridays at Bluewater played host to 12 GCSE Food Technology students from Wilmington Grammar School for Girls...
Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition
So far this year 43 girls have completed and passed their Bronze expedition stage with 15 girls fully completed their award...
Online Reports for Parents
We are now in a position to supply our termly reports in an electronic format via our learning platform, Kaleidos...
Open Evening & Days
An opportunity for parents and prospective pupils (for year 7 2011) to view the school...
Excellent Exam Results!
The school has recorded its best ever A-Level results, with GCSE results that are amongst the highest the school has ever achieved...
Primary School Collaborative Project
On Friday 7th May, 60 primary school students descended upon WGSG for a day of team work and ICT learning...
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