JULY 2016 ISSUE 26 www.gms.bucks.sch.uk

What an academic year 2015/16 has been, it began with fantastic examination results in both the GCSE and A level courses studied over the previous two years. I am pleased to report to you that our results IMPORTANT DATES and academic achievement will continue to grow and improve. School closes for the Summer Holidays on Qualifications, results and levels are hugely universities, the NEC, to the RHS gardens at Wisley, Tuesday 19th July at 1pm. important, of course, but are not the only the Olympic Park, Tirabad, numerous Duke of outcomes that count. Great Marlow School has Edinburgh camping weekends, Paris, Ypres and not All pupils return to school been an enormously happy place to work and to forgetting Space Camp in Alabama, USA in July. on Monday September 5th. learn this year and I would like to attribute this in In the fields of Art, Music, Drama and sport the some part to three areas. A Level results are published school continues to develop and to excel. The on 18th August and GCSE Firstly, in every single subject and department variety, skill and perception evolving in our young results are published teachers have grown in strength and their people, is testament not only to their talents but on 25th August. dedication and commitment is reflected in the also the ability of their teachers to guide them passion they show for their own Continuing with creativity, subtlety and care. Professional Development, because, just like our And what of Sport? Such success “we used only to KEY EVENTS at GMS students, great teachers never stop learning. dream of”; from rugby, to hockey, football, netball, Please note all our important Secondly, our students have worked very hard to cricket and athletics, the achievements, the hard dates and events, including be positive by giving their time and ideas to fund- work and the team spirit kept flowing. Parents’ Evenings and Examination raising for a wide variety of causes ranging from Timetables, are available on the Well: I am retiring after being a teacher for 38 Can Appeal in High Wycombe, Help for Heroes, website and are regularly updated. years, having started as an English teacher, to the National AIDS Trust, a local hospice, Comic (naturally still my favourite subject.) I have been Relief and education in other countries. Overall, Headteacher at GMS for 13 years. I have absolutely because of the efforts of the school as a whole, our loved being the Headteacher and am lucky to charitable donations this year are close to £15,000. have worked so successfully with an excellent Thirdly, the extra-curricular life of the school Leadership Team and Governors and staff. Thank is second to none. Despite having taught close you. I plan to travel relax and spend time with our to 45,000 lessons this year, the commitment of 3 grandchildren. I will keep in touch with school the staff does not end there. Additional lessons leadership and management because I am working go on from 7 in the morning, also after school with an organisation called ‘Future Leaders’ to when the Caretaker is chasing people out of the prepare Headteachers for the future. buildings to lock up, in the holidays when a huge I thank you from the bottom of my heart for majority of students will come in, of their own everything you have done for our school and I wish accord to better their grades on Saturdays and you and yours every happiness in the future. Sundays throughout the year. But this is not all. Teachers and other members of staff who willingly give of their time to take young people away to Best Wishes learn outside the classroom show some of the Mrs Geralyn Wilson most selfless dedication. Over the course of the Headteacher year, opportunities have been made available to Don’t forget to view the online every student of the school with visits ranging gallery for photographs from London Zoo, to Parliament, to the Home relating to many of the Office, to Borough Market, the Saatchi Gallery, to articles in this newsletter. Art & Design on the website. Year 8 Hat Fshion Show Fshion Show 8 Hat Year View more photos of the more View rehearsals in our gallery in our gallery rehearsals By Mr K Sarsfield During the final day, models came out of lessons During the final day, of Miss Reilly, under the guidance rehearse, to the event. who did an amazing job in organising the strutting across confident was result The off their show the catwalk, to then down stage, themed music and the applause to endeavours all staff, made up of parents, of the audience, atmosphere The 7 pupils. Year 8s and some Year and parents electricwas from and responses who were 7s, Year The very positive. pupils were talking were lucky be in the audience, enough to all look We next year. eagerly of their ideas for it! to forward YEAR 8 HAT SHOW - A RESOUNDING SUCCESS RESOUNDING A - SHOW HAT 8 YEAR Having worked in groups developing co- developing in groups worked Having as skills, as well and negotiation operation design ideas and new innovative exploring selected time for it was construction techniques, A designs. their group’s parade models to had gone into work amount of hard tremendous students with many of the hats, the completion meet the lunchtimes to working through a beneficial effect have will surely This deadline. workplaces. in their future on attitudes Judging of the category winners and a final and Wilson Mrs carried out by winner was overall ArtThe thank Department to like would Mr Payne. the evening their time and deliberations them for was Although competition the show. before and amazement joy the judges expressed tough, Students and quality of the designs. the range at including a variety of themes, had chosen from TV ‘Film, ‘Under the Sea’; World’; the ‘Around ‘Dark, Grizzly and ‘Industrial’; and Literature’; categoryThe ‘Musical Culture’. and Gruesome’ ‘The Pie’; ‘Shark to Tourists’; ‘The winners were and ‘Eep’ and the Molfoys’; ‘Drako Gryffindors’’; including a with hats respectively, ‘The Beetles’ an octopus; open globe; a shark eating a large book with candle and ink pot; a mechanical paint submarine. and a yellow slope’; ‘death brush; a and their Wonka’ ‘Willy winner was Overall Wednesday 6th July saw the culmination of a the culmination 6th July saw Wednesday with 8 students, Year the for work term of hard Show. Hat the annual Fashion amazing double hat, which was highly refined, highly refined, which was amazing double hat, Teacher’s member a Head gained each team to presented as the bags of sweets as well Award, the end of show. at each winning group It has been a privilege to be Mrs Wilson’s Deputy for the the Deputy for Wilson’s It be Mrs has been a privilege to take this opportunity like to and I would past 6 years to as grow me to and allowing professionalism thank her for a school leader under her guidance. - Deputy Headteacher By Mr K Ford . By Mrs G Wilson - Headteacher Wilson By Mrs G Celebration of success Celebration awards presented 14th July we Thursday On their nearly 100 students in school for to in a and progress achievement exceptional huge variety of subjects. his impeccable Mr for to Huddleston you Thank all done to Well of the evening. organistaion of prizes a wide range our winners who recived night on which Itand certificates. a great was awards Two student success. celebrated we Jim made in memory were of our Governor, These - ServiceCampbell the Community. to Mr to Chris Livarski and Mrs awarded were Anne Daly MRS WILSON RETIRES FROM GMS RETIRES FROM WILSON MRS Great Marlow School has been on an incredible School has been on an incredible Marlow Great as the Wilson with Mrs the past 13 years over journey this retires Wilson Mrs Headteacher of the school. the school in a fantastic and leaves academic year and the school school is oversubscribed The position. and the wider residents of Marlow’s many for of choice to the perception this is in stark contrast community, of the school she took over. has been unrelenting leadership there Under her strong all students. for outstanding outcomes secure to drive an has created passion and positivity, energy, Wilson’s Mrs been able all staff and students have where environment thrive. to the past been very times over challenging have There the passing of members most significantly 13 years, Mrs On each of these occasions, the school community. kindness lead on compassion, to and willingness Wilson’s is an example to and events all the difficult conversations us all. out in school has not played last week Wilson’s Mrs Now, liked with her unfortunate have that she would in the way further her to testament However, injury. and dedication is that I am typing commitment of term day this message on the penultimate having in her office, is currently Wilson and Mrs Hospital on Saturday from only been discharged evening. Goodbye and Good Luck Design & Technology

TEXTILES GRAPHICS A-Level Textiles continue to grow in its in its grow continue to Textiles A-Level amongst the localreputation schools and schools which is currently one of the two continue to We locally. Textiles A-Level offer recruit students from other schools who come here fully or join us through the partnership 6th form. at offer schools program we from, attend had students that have We St Michael’s, Borlase, Beaconsfield School, and Burnham Grammar. Bond End Academy a At both AS and A2 our students achieved tasks. B in the coursework 100% A* to in keep Our University students who go on to Those and share their success with us. touch course related study a textiles who go on to finish with a first class honours and often usually thank the school and department acquired at they the skills and knowledge for of our These are two School. Marlow Great so far: most success stories Bucks New English, finished first class at Cathy with Marks and working and is now University I reported another that Last year, Spencer. had one of our most successful ex-students the rare opportunity do a work been given to Opera House; Eleanor the Royal at experience has successfully finished her course in Barlow costume design with first class honours this some more in look forward to We summer. the near future. Graphic Products has maintained its modest successes from numbers and has celebrated Jason Burnap of the students. the hard work 13 Graphic year on returning for (who insisted Products as a fourth an A* subject) achieved studying Material and is now his A-Level for a growing This follows University. Science at tradition of our AS/A2 students going on to strands of within the various study and work Technology. Design & are hoping these we like success stories With will continue to A-level our numbers for year. after increase year ...and the 6th Form ...and the 6th Form doing well are students too! CATERING TEXTILES MATERIALS RESISTANT GRAPHICS The Design & Technology department anticipate department anticipate Technology Design & The this summer... results exam excellent finished their successfully students have final class of GCSE catering The of 91% A* assessment grade controlled with a predicted course 2-year including all student premium target, and 100% On or Above C grade to was launched in September 2013 and has successfully course This students. cohortsrun with two both done extremely well of students who have are and leftWe with some outstanding skills and job opportunities. the first cohort been that 5 out of our 11 students from say have to proud food Waitrose industry in the food such as, at places employed successfully catering to who went Angler and two Complete The Danesfield House, bar, that reflect looking that of the similar outcomes are to forward We college. 2014/15 academic year. the GCSE textiles for had a very year successful have again, we Once C in their controlled A* to cohort; a grade all but one of the class achieved are We marks. two assessment task with the one student losing out by looking of all our students and are a good set extremely to forward proud with our students achieving their full potential. of GCSE results 11 classes worked year Two this year. had 3 KS4 groups Resistant Materials the additional time/support very to and responded well hard incredibly Resistant Materials the best possible standard. get them to to offered into developed 10 class have year The 86% A*-C. were results coursework next their results year. for good potential a class which shows group. with one in each year this year KS4 groups Graphics had two and maturity commitment and also great shown 11 class have year The with this year well exams went for 86% A*-C.achieved Preparation We all of the curriculum requirements. to ample access students receiving the year Again, in the summer. results anticipating positive buoyantly are very a class who are to become motivated 10 Graphics class had gelled to go the extra to make it happen. and happy mile to succeed, - Heads of Department Taylor / Mr N By Mrs M Agbozo Key Stage 4 Key the new been working through 10 students have Year looks more new course This course. GCSE Computing and such as hardware side of computing at the technical amount a large is of course There architecture. computer using the Python language. too involved of programming final cohort The ICT of BTEC 11) and has just finished (year our results has released verifier the external standards and student progress the pass rate meaning that overall, last year. from improved has massively target to 11 year The grow. to continued Option numbers have 10 year current The ICTBTEC had 23 students. course has 45 students and the new course GCSE Computing September has 60 for Science course GCSE Computer is a subject that is certainlyThis area on the up! students. Stage 5 Key the final cohort 12 students are start to Our year the Applied ICT made outstanding and they have course units. especially in the coursework this year, progress the units saw Subject moderation, the coursework to of students with at A-Cmajority a group of grades for this is the final mentioned, of C-E. As grades target so from cohort of Applied ICT reforms, under the A-Level A-Level a 2 year will be offering September 2016, we Science. in Computer course By Mr N King - Head of Department

Business 12 ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP YEAR in June to raise lunchtimes two sale across held a sweet 12 students Year The and Rett UK a charity supported awareness for the school which raises money by neurological lifelong this severe supports from who suffer families of children part the taken in a number of team activities over have students The disorder. £80.68 for raised and their sale of beautifully packaged sweets months past two the charity. their will be demonstrating of students September this group From These January. businesses until skills running their own again by entrepreneurial running pottery selling mocktails, and giving maths from craft classes, will range tuition to selling specially designed t shirts, fun earphone holders and offering about all these on our return information dog! So look out for sessions with your to school! - Head of Department Watterston By Mrs L Computing NEWS DEPARTMENT ICT has seen the full transition from academic year Computing. This to on programming, focus more have courses the GCSE and A-Level As in KS3 so that our students are the main focus this has also become these new courses. for prepared thoroughly has There assessment. has been through challenge this year real The as the change of curriculum Computing for been assessment levels never had have we Therefore being abolished. were as levels force came into with external bodies including other schools to do a lot of work to assessing correctly. are that we ensure Stage 3 Key and taught the basics of logic In 7, students are year charts simple use flow They create to solving. problem using Build also done a lot of work have They programs. extendsThis the knowledge blocks (BYOB). own your gained in Primary Schoolthat students have using similar in a use BYOB we software called Scratch. However, teach Primary use it to to way schools in that we different that will help students in concepts programming core 9. in year programming text-based BBC their free received 7 students have Year week, This is part This lessons. in their computing devices micro:bit a lifelong and inspire help foster of a national project to is a very BBC micro:bit The science. in computer interest using another It by is programmed simple computer. the write to etc.) (smartphone,device tablet, PC, iPad onto and downloaded which is then compiled program, departmentThe is also a running the BBC micro:bit. use the most creative for with prizes summer competition in the student All of the details are device. of a micro:bit pack. programming. on text-based focus 8 has a real Year and then a website code used HTML to Students have their create language to used the Python programming programs. own look as we on programming also had a focus 9 have Year prepared well option students are that potential ensure to their GCSE course. for Music Media Drama Drama Department News Media Oscars at the Empire Music at GMS goes from

Grease will be Great Marlow School’s Christmas show. The KS3 Shakespeare Evening On Monday 27th June, the Media Department hosted its strength to strength Drama Department will work with the Music Department annual Media Oscars event at Empire Cinemas in High It has been a busy term in the music again and students have already asked to help backstage Another event to look forward to. The drama and with the creation of the set and scenery. We were Wycombe. The Media Department hired out one of their department. In addition to many successes department will be teaming up with Miss Bevan overwhelmed with the ability of our students during the biggest cinema screens to showcase the video projects in the classroom and more progress this year auditions which took place on 30 June and after much from English, to put on a Key Stage 3 performance of that the Year 12 and 13 media students have produced than in my time at Great Marlow, there has debating the successful students have been informed of Romeo and Juliet. The performance will take place in this year. their roles. Rehearsals will take place after school and been a significant amount of extra curricular the hall in March. This will be a great opportunity for during the holidays from September. The performances The quality of the work was superb; in fact, we were unable to show work. will take place on 14 and 15 December. the students to perform the works of Shakespeare. all the video pieces that have been produced this year as it amounts Over the last few weeks, we have been running a Parents and friends will be invited to experience to over two and a half hours of content! We presented several awards My hope is for Grease to be as successful as the Little Shop music competition at KS3, organised by Mr Beveridge. celebrating the hard work that the students have put into their of Horror was last year. the hard work from the students over two nights. Students have been performing a piece of their choice, coursework this year – the full list of winners is below. either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble (group). By Mrs D Chenery - Head of Drama YEAR 12 WINNERS: The participation levels have been extraordinary and our only difficulty is deciding which entries to Best Use of Sound – The Two Survivors by James Dell & Tom Hollinrake put through to the next round. Significant numbers Best Camerawork – Chamber of Reflection by James Daly & Callum

English of students are using the music space to practice at Carnegie Shadowing Prize Ceremony Held at GMS King breaks and lunchtimes, which is brilliant, the only Best Location Work – Close Your Eyes by Georgina Gallagher, Katrina problem we have had is when we have more students On the afternoon of Friday 17th June a group of presentation and persuasion on the posters was Lee, Grace Libra & Tilly Radwell than space! Great Marlow students hosted a book themed tea very high indeed, but even more impressive was Best Editing – A Thousand Years by Aimee Glover, Maia Kipping, Our second music festival was held outside the new for students from Sir William Borlase’s Grammar the way in which students collaborated. Lauren Neal & Maria Valverde-Medina sixth form area on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 School. Students from both schools had read Best Actor – Alex Love in Advenus the eight shortlisted books and met weekly at A joint vote on Marlow’s favoured Carnegie book June at lunchtime with performances from students their respective schools to discuss their likes and showed the author Patrick Ness to be the outright Best Actress – Georgina Gallagher in Close Your Eyes from each key stage. This was organised by the sixth dislikes. winner with The Rest of Us Just Live Here. Ness has Best Direction – Half the World Away by Olivia Hall, Molly Ridley & former students as part of their BTEC qualification and won the prize twice already; to see if he makes it a Mia Taberer proved to be an extremely popular event attended by many students and staff. The real Carnegie Prize was announced on Monday hat trick, check the website on Monday. Best Creative & Media Project – Mortem by Sean Bergh, James Dell, 20th June but Marlow’s combined shadowing At the end of the afternoon the students left with James Haisman & Joe Miller groups voted for the book they felt was the Our annual summer concert was held on Thursday 7 a slice of ‘Carnegie Cake’, new friends and different most worthy winner. In addition to this, posters Best Film – Advenus by Sean Bergh, Alex Love, Joe Miller & Josh July in the school hall featuring performances from perspectives on their spring reading. were created to promote and champion group Osborn students in each key stage. Judging by the amount favourites. These were judged by Mrs Wilson Y13 WINNERS: of people who attended it was, once again, very well By Mrs C Legerton received. We were so proud of all the students who based on the criterion, ‘the poster most likely to Best Use of Sound – Wait a Minute by Romario Webster-Nichols make me want to read the book’. The standards of took part. Best Screenplay – The Loudness is Deafening by Gabija Baltramaityte & Gemma Munro Some members of the music department also YEAR 8 READING LIST Best Camerawork – Bridge by Tyler Roberts performed for our Celebration of Success evening and the end of term assemblies. The music for the Best Location Work – Strength is Beauty by Charlotte Anderson & Celebration of Success was specially arranged to mark Following the Year 8 parents’ evening, Great Marlow School’s English Lizzie Harper significant events that have happened during the Department is promoting a list of classic books. The staff have thought Best Editing – Sororal by Freddie Eastman, James Howey, Stan school year and to pay tribute to a few special people. carefully about what they think students would enjoy reading. Every book Ricketts & Aiden Shabka is from the canon of English literature that has been loved and enjoyed over By Mrs B Brown - Head of Department Best Special Effects – Preternatural by Ryan Gibbs time. The list is extensive, so browse, choose and enjoy the read. You can find Best Actor – Remi Holt in Sororal a link to the reading list on the school website. Best Actress – Scarlett Roberts in The Big Avenge Best Direction – The Big Avenge by Hugo Beyer & Daniel Magnussen History Y10 Exam Results - 2016 Best Creative & Media Project – Living With Epilepsy by Callum Dean Best Film – Smith by Peter Nelson Miss Rockall’s class: Matilde Binucci Roha Karim came top of the year TRIPS came top of the class in Paper 1 and overall, with William Wright close Thank you so much to all the Media students for your hard Amy-Jane was top in Paper 2. behind. In September we will be taking 72 work and the students and parents who supported them. students and 9 teachers/parents Mrs Bullock’s class: Elouise These, and all other Year 10 History to Ypres. This is always a popular By Mr D Sacre - Head of Department Heywood-Phillips and Adam Sullivan students, will now be spending a trip and students remark on how came joint-top of the class in Paper 1 busy summer gathering information humbling the whole experience is. and Adam was also top in Paper 2. and materials to assist them with the 8-hour Controlled Assessment The year 12 Law students are visiting Mr Pugsley’s class: Roha Karim came on Civil Rights that they will be Reading Crown Court this week. joint-top of the class in Paper 1 and undertaking next term. Olivia Harding was top in Paper 2. By Mr S Pugsley - Head of Department Music Key Stage3News Key Stage 3 News A really busy term for Key Stage 3 . It has been History Department Winners YEAR 9 YEAR 9 NEWS a wonderful year full of achievements. We look Aiden Kelly - 1st SPRING TERM CERTIFICATE WINNERS Parents’ Assembly forward to the start of the new academic year William Farley - 2nd and building on the success of the past year. At the end of each term we award Certificates in each On July 4th we had our Year 9 Parents’ Assembly. This Ross Lamont - 3rd subject for progress. Below are the students who received was very successful and we had over 70 parents listening Head Teacher’s Award these certificates. to reports of all the things we have been involved in YEAR 7 throughout the year. Immy Spooner Student success has been spectacular this year with SUBJECT EFFORT PROGRESS MERIT I was very proud of all the students who spoke and also Director of Learning Award pupils winning awards within school and out of school Leticia it reminded me of the packed but very enjoyable year we Art Corinne Fisher Hannah Twyning for their extracurricular activities. Isla Griffiths Alvargonzalez have had. Cz Tabi Collins Joe North Hartlee Openiano Libby Bunt has been chosen to represent a cheerleading Thank you for the many positive comments about this team in the European Cheerleading Championships, Drama Jacob Wratten Zac Murphy Toby Holden event. We will be ensuring this happens in all KS3 Year Koper, Slovenia. STUDENT COUNCIL English Molly Griffiths Leila Gatrell White Megan Chadwick groups next year. French Zac Murphy Lily Mackey Phil Boland The student council has been very successful; the students PROGRESS GRADE REPORT involved are enthusiastic and committed. Students have Geography Lucy Peace Hannah Puttick Hannah Twyning worked together to offer advice and support to their peers History Char-Lyah Wade Rachel Burlinson Hartlee Openiano I am very pleased with the progress many students have on topics such as homework, school stress, bullying. The Computing Lily Riley Jacob Wratten Flo Braybrooke made this year. As I analyse the data I am very pleased with the progress made by this Year group. I am fully council have met weekly to discuss ideas and organise Leticia Maths Olivia Stone Molly Griffiths confident that pupils are now ready for their KS4 years. activities for their year group to take part in. I feel very Alvargonzalez proud to work with such motivated young people who Shin-Shan THORPE PARK are inspiring, kind, assiduous and hardworking. Music Jacob Wratten Jessie Amos Patrick O’Donovan won an award for fundraising and had Stinchcombe On Saturday 14th May over 70 Year 9 students went to a short film made to celebrate this. Florence INTER-HOUSE COMPETITION Physical Education Connor Lovering Corinne Fisher Thorpe Park. It was a lovely day and as always the students Braybrooke Bobby Barker recently went on tour with a drama had a good fun time and the behaviour was excellent. I production showcasing his talent for acting. The Great Marlow Bake off House competition was Religious Studies Amy Chandler Kirah Moore Helen Windsor would like to thank the staff who came giving up a day of another great success with many year 7 students taking Leticia their weekend and I know from comments I received the Science Toby Broyhill Fogg Louise Tillier A Huge well done to these students! part. There were some creative designs and many students Alvargonzalez Parents also appreciated this. worked together to make their cakes. Students showed Spanish Sakile Graham Zainab Lakda Sam Parry PROGRESS GRADES great passion and dedication towards their school life. PGL JULY 15TH-18TH 2016 Textiles Ellis Battersby Lily Riley Jessie Mcauley The Easter progress reports show that 194 of 230 students Food Technology Kysha Swordy Ben Appleton Millie Bogie At the time of writing this we are a couple of weeks away achieved an ATL of good and excellent in every subject. Rm Olivia Nash Tabitha Collins Helen Windsor from the big trip of KS3. 162 Student s are attending this This is a fantastic achievement and all year 7 students activity weekend. This trip is about celebrating the end of KS3 and the beginning of their KS4 years should feel proud to have had such a successful first year PROGRESS GRADES at Great Marlow. NEXT YEAR Congratulations to the following students who in their 27 students achieved excellent in every subject: Summer progress grades received an excellent in all I would like to say thank you to the students, parents and Ella Moorin, Natalie Beckett, Charlotte Whale, Ella Bennett, their subjects: Leticia Alvargonzalez, Joe Bedford, Rachel Form Tutors for all their support this year and wish this Keileigh O’Hagan, Courtney Sullivan, Sophie Hardy, Burlinson, Cameron Chadwick, Louise Chandler, Tabi co- hort every success as the move on. Grace Kisbee, Ania Amjad, Rebecca Sanger, Lisa Schafer, Collins, Kayleigh Darroch, Kacie Gardiner, Chloe Gosnell, Joseph Gray, Jemima Hay, Macey Larkin, Lucy Spencer, Molly Griffiths, Leah hall, Toby Holden, Lucy Jeneson, By Mr S Ross - Director of Learning KS3 Katie Windsor, Aysha Jahangir, Peter Mcall, Hayley Butler, Kirah Moore, Lucy Peace, Maisie Rhymer, Olivia Stone, Aila Hollows Butwell, Emma Batey, Rebecca Winter, Sarah Daniel Thompson, Louise Tillier, Hannah Twyning, Lucie Year 9 rewards TOP 5 VIVO STUDENTS FOR YEAR 7 Walker, Georgie Webb, Helen Windsor, Jessamy Wright Shepherd, Emily Miskell, Avantika Samant, Madeleine trip to the Harry Jones, Ross Lamont. Well done! As a year group year 7 have earned 38,834 vivos! ATTENDANCE FOR THE YEAR Potter studios 1. Martha Blake 747 HISTORY DEPARTMENT YEAR YEAR 7: 97% 7 CASTLE COMPETITION 2. Natalie Beckett 708 YEAR 8: 95.4% The History department organised a castle building 3. Maddy Williams 648 YEAR 9: 95% competition and year 7 didn’t disappoint. The hall was 4. Jack Leighton 588 filled with a wide range of models from ancient Chinese TOP 5 VIVO STUDENTS YEAR 9 5. Melissa Vass 587 castles to motte-and- bailey castles. Students had clearly Congratulations to the following students who gained spent many hours on these models and their presentation the most Vivos in year 9 over the academic year was flawless. Choosing a DOL winner was difficult, but in I am so proud of each and every student in the end my stomach made the right choice and chose year 7. What a brilliant first year they have Rachel Burlinson: 1910 a castle made of cake! This castle was both historically had! I wish them lots of luck for year 8. Jonathan White: 1908 accurate and tasty! Louise Tillier: 1846 By Miss C King - Director of Learning Year7 Molly Griffiths: 1744 Louise Chandler: 1691 Key Stage 4 News Key Stage5News Year 11 KS3/4 STAFFING NEWS Year 9 YEAR 13 LEAVERS’ DAY As we near the end of this academic year, we wish to With the GCSE exams coming to an end, year 11 Director of Learning Mr M Payne On Friday 27th May, Great Marlow School said goodbye to the Year 13 inform you of the staffing changes that will affect your students on their final day of school ever! students had a fantastic prom to look forward son/daughter as they move further up the school. Mrs G Miss V Coates/ Mr D Popper McMahon and Mr Taylor are to relinquish their Director of The students arrived at school in an array of fancy dress costumes to which took place on 1st July in the hall at T Mrs M Collett Great Marlow. I am indebted to Miss Hunt and Learning roles to focus on departmental responsibilities ranging from hippies to inflatable morph suits. Despite the high and we would like to thank them for all their hard work. spirits behaviour was, of course, impeccable. the Art department for the hard work they put M Mr L Beveridge in to turn the hall into a spectacular ‘Enchanted Mr Ross has been appointed as the Director of Learning A Mr R Lindt/ Mr D Popper The year group were treated to a free ice-cream from a van hired for the occasion then were ushered into the hall for a small gift and Forest.’ The students had a fantastic evening for Key Stage 3. He will also have direct responsibility for Year 8 with Miss King as Director of Learning for Year 7 R Mrs N Pendlebury / Mrs M Cadogan their final assembly; the assembly was full of memories, laughter and I hope have numerous photos that they and Mr Payne Director of Learning for Year 9. and embarrassing photos from years gone by. will look back on in years to come. The Year L Miss A Reilly We would like to wish Year 13 students the very best of luck during book was published shortly before the end of Mrs Craig continues as Director of Learning for Key Stage 4 and will have direct responsibility for students in Year O Miss L Brock the summer exam season and look forward to their prom on July 7th. the exams and year 11 have a fantastic record We hope that they have all enjoyed their time in the sixth form. All 11. Miss Tuddenham, a member of the Modern Foreign W Miss M Zuccarello of their life at Great Marlow so far. Languages department has been appointed to the staff wish them every success in their futures. position of Director of Learning for Year 10 and will be joining our team to support your child throughout their Year 10 YEAR 13 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS time at Great Marlow School. Director of Learning Miss F Tuddenham An incredible 77 of the year 13 cohort at GMS applied to As from September 2016 the year groups will be led by university- an increase on the figure of 2015 which was 73. the following members of staff: G Mrs N Kydd / Mrs K Kerr Those students who have not applied have either: looked into full-time work, are taking a gap year, have applied to The revision sessions put on by teachers during Easter Director of Learning for Key Stage 3: Mr Ross T Mrs A Bansal / Mrs E Sillwood and Half Term were exceptionally well attended and the Art Foundation courses with a view to starting a degree students themselves commented on how valuable they Director of Learning Year 7 Miss C King M Mr M Smith the following year or are still deciding their next steps. had been. This is another example of teachers going the The current predicted grades for year 13 students at A* extra mile to support the learning and achievement of Director of Learning Year 8 Mr S Ross A Mr S Goodright to C are the second highest we have had as a school; the students. In their final assembly, I recognised the vast highest was in 2015, although there are now 102 in the Director of Learning Year 9 Mr M Payne R Miss L Porter amount of talent the year group have in music, sport, cohort as opposed to 92. We wish all our year 13 Leavers’ every success in their future endeavours. especially rowing, as well as academically. The prefects Director of Learning for Key Stage 4: Mrs K Craig L Mrs C Lee have represented the school well, students have attended examinations prepared and on time and we look forward Director of Learning Year 10 Miss F Tuddenham O Miss K Russell YEAR 12 ATTEND UCAS DAY to seeing them on results day in August. Director of Learning Year 11 Mrs K Craig W Miss R Bennett/ Mr S Middle On Monday 11 July all year 12 students participated in The Year 11 tutor team are moving onto different year a ‘Next Steps’ collapsed day in order to educate them groups and I would like to thank them for all their hard All year groups will continue to be supported by members about potential University, job and apprenticeship work. Mrs Daly has done a fantastic job with her tutor of our Learning Guidance and Support (LGS) Team Year 11 routes. Students listened to a range of speakers including group and I would like to wish her a long and happy Please see the Tutor teams for 2016/17 for Year groups Director of Learning Mrs K Craig ambassadors from Bucks New University, STA travel an retirement. 8-11. Apprenticeship presenter and also begin their UCAS G Mrs N Messenger/ Mrs S Wheeler applications. In the evening, parents were able to attend PARENT COMMUNICATION SURVEY an information evening designed to inform them about Year 8 T Miss C Bevan the UCAS application process. Visits to universities have I would like to thank the parents from all year groups already begun. All students received a “UCAS, the next M Mr N King who were selected to take part in a survey on parent Director of Learning Mr S Ross steps guide” detailing everything they need to know communication. The information that has been provided about applying for further education courses. This is also G Mrs D Chenery A Mr A Higgins allows us to see where we can make improvements and availble to view on the school website. where parents are happy with the communication they T Mrs L Ludgate R Mr R De La Llera receive from Great Marlow. As a result of the feedback YEAR 12 WORK EXPERIENCE received, we have organised the following information M Mr P Jacobs/ Mrs S Wheeler L Miss S Rockall All year 12 students will be completed work experience evenings in the new term: A Mr J James/ Mr C Day O Mrs A Gifford during the week commencing 4 July. Aby Jones co- ordinated the eventalthough to their credit, all students Thursday 8th September 6.00pm Year 10 W Mr J Clarke R Mr I Philpott /Mrs L Pugsley had to seek and secure a placement on their own. Tuesday 13th September 6.00pm Year 9 L Miss J Towe YEAR 13 PROM Wednesday 14th September 6.00pm Year 8 O Mr P Warner On 7 July, the year 13 Leavers’ Prom was held at Court Thursday 15th September 6.00pm Year 11 Gardens. The event was funded and organised by the 6th W Miss K Bennett form team led by Arifa Sheikh and was hugely successful. These will be led by the Directors of Learning and provide Photos of the Prom can be viewed on the school website parents with information relevant to the specific year and were kindly taken by Mrs Rooney and her son, Liam. group.

By Mrs K Craig - Director of Learning Key Stage 4 By Mr O Hollyman - Head of 6th Form PE PE presence and ability whilst maintaining modesty and team this year, where he has performed superbly in both her peers, she is the first one changed and always ready Sports awards Evening 2016 integrity. sprinting and jumping events. to help. Flo juggles her rowing and hockey with her The Great Marlow School Sports Awards Evening was held tennis, athletics, cross country and football. Flo is a role Kyran combines his sporting prowess with great academic on Tuesday 5th July in the School hall. Our guest speaker Freddie Noel-Baker model to the younger years, to her peers and to teachers; achievements too. He is currently studying GCSE PE and was rugby world cup winner, Will Greenwood who had a her conscientious approach to both PE and her academic Freddie is a Year 9 student who has on current form is predicted to achieve an A* due to his professional career that spanned 11 years, 55 international studies is that of a resilient, dedicated and energetic represented the school in five different relentless approach to succeed in all that he does. caps and World Cup victory. After an inspiring speech nature. Flo is everything a GMS student should be, and sports teams over the last 3 years. He has from Will, the night was dedicated to celebrating the more. captained both the Football and Cricket Flo Braybrooke sporting achievements of our young teams, been a consistent first selection in people and it was a great night had the Athletics and Rugby teams and fought Since joining GMS from Spain in year 8, By Mr J Clarke - Head of Department buy all. A big thank you from the PE hard on many occasions for the school hockey team. His Flo has demonstrated her natural ability department to all those who came attitude towards PE is outstanding. Hardworking, polite as a superb sportswoman. Flo has broken and supported the event. and committed. He has shown inspirational leadership athletic records, been voted vice-captain of the U16 hockey team, played in every In addition over 150 students received qualities and has become a role model to younger after school club there is on offer and has certificates celebrating their sporting students in the after-school clubs he regularly attends. continually been the ray of sunshine everyone needs achievements at GMS this year. Freddie’s infectious enthusiasm and determination inspires both staff and students. His conscientious during our wet, dark and cold training sessions. Flo’s approach and work ethic epitomises the ideal GMS GCSE attitude to PE is outstanding, she is a friendly, passionate, “Congratulations to all our nominees PE student and we look forward to seeing him develop determined and enthusiastic student. Flo will help any of for Sports personality of the Year both in the theoretical and practical aspects of the course Photos of the Sports Awards Evening can be viewed on the School website 2016. It was a difficult decision with next year. A true sportsman who has been a fantastic asset for the Great Marlow PE department. so many talented sports people to choose from but this year it Dean Whiteley Athletics 2016 Round -Up the students having their most district league went to Max Bowles, Year 10. “ successful year to date, across all Dean is a truly dedicated sportsman who This year athletics has become of the competitions we compete The year 8 girls team, 3rd indoor and in. Furthermore, we have had more 3rd in the district league The 2016 nominees were: can perform at the highest level in any a bit of a monster in the extra- sport he participates in. He has represented students than ever before achieve curricular timetable. Each Year 9 boys team 1st indoor league, Max Bowles the school, and produced consistent the entry standards for the County 2nd district league 3rd district outstanding performances in; rugby, Tuesday and Thursday of every Athletics, some of which were able championships Max has unbelievable determination to attend and compete, these were cricket, badminton, tennis and athletics. week come rain or shine, and to be as good as he can in every single Dean is the heart and soul of every team. He also regularly Manny Thacker, Jemima Hay, Molly Year 9 girls team 2nd indoor league sport he takes part in. On the pitch, attends a variety of extracurricular clubs during his own we’ve had a lot of the former, Jones, Toby Hodgson and Rebekah court, track, run up, table, mat, machine time to refine his skills and to maintain his competitive between 80 and 100 students Rous. Year 10 boys 2nd district league 3rd or field, Max will always be putting in district championships edge. Despite his talent and outstanding ability, Dean have attended athletics 110% effort. His resilience is formidable as maintains an air of modesty and has a temperament that However this is just one of the As you can see, across the district he strives to improve in every activity he takes part in. makes him a well-respected ambassador for GMS sport. training or been competing successes; our students have dominated and He has represent GMS in every possible sport that has He works tirelessly in lessons and the shows the qualities in the district league at their The year 7 boys team won the indoor annihilated opposition from the been offered, and experienced success in all of these one would expect of a GCSE PE student. league, placed 3rd in the district secondary uppers and grammar throughout the past 4 years. As a GCSE PE student he sets respective age group. champs, placed 3rd in the county schools alike making us the most the bench mark in every lesson where both his theory and Dean is a worthy nominee for this award for the second The students have practiced super 6 competition, and literally successful co-educational school practical application is second to none, enabling him to year running and is an inspiration both on and off the tirelessly to learn new skills or hone this evening were placed 2nd in the in the district, with the local rivals gain grades beyond that which were predicted for him at pitch; a credit to the school and himself. existing ones in their quest to jump district league. Borlase firmly placed behind us. the beginning of the course. further, or higher, throw further, Kyran Townsend The year 7 girls won the indoor Despite his outstanding ability which derives from his run faster or indeed a combination league, placed 3rd in the county By Mr S Goodright own hard work Max remains humble and modest at all Kyran strives to perform at the top level of all. The level of commitment and super 6, and like the boys were times. He is the model sportsman who we could all learn in every single sport that he plays. dedication has been the best I have placed 2nd this evening in the so much from, an absolute credit to the school, the His perseverance across the entire PE seen in my 7 years here. Much the district league, However their department and his parents. curriculum has enabled him to become same as the rugby, the students from one of the most talented PE students at all age groups have enjoyed a sense greatest achievement and arguably Georgie Webb GMS. of community where the older year the greatest athletics achievement 9 and 10 students have been helping of this year was their 3rd place in Georgie Webb has overcome adversity to As captain of the year 10 rugby team, Kyran has led his and coaching the younger students, the district championships, only become a leader and role model among team through the highs and lows for the past 4 years. which has proven an invaluable help beaten by 2 fee paying schools, not only her 9EB class but her whole year. During this time the team have become county renowned given the number of attendees. but obliterating the competition Georgie is passionate, hardworking and for their ability to compete at the highest level. He sets from WHS and SWB – an absolute Not being a school or department dedicated. Georgie has won the league the perfect example to his team as he demonstrates the upset by our girls who have been who just want to have a go, we with her netball team, be part of the team attributes of a true professional every time he steps onto encouraged, trained and inspired have used the training sessions as who beat Borlase at hockey, captained the athletics team the field. However this mature, positive and determined by the 2 newest female members of a period 6 lesson, to ensure the at districts, played in the semi-final of the girl’s county approach does not just prevail on the rugby pitch. He has the PE team, Miss Porter and Miss students are receiving expert tutor- football game as well as helping coach rounders. Georgie’s represented the school in the handball team who were Russell. ledge in all of the different athletics work ethic is infectious. She is an ambassador for not only placed 3rd in the county at this year’s finals, and he has set disciplines. The results have been The year 8 boys team placed 3rd in GMS PE but for the whole school. Georgie has grown in new school records whilst competing for year 10 athletics more than worth the effort with the indoor league and 2nd in the PE OVERALL $, $, $, 2 $ 2$  4 4 $  2 $24 $$4 2 4    & / 00 / 00 ++- . 3 )*0" $,4! 2 4! ; !  / 00>+ %3*!!  ++$  ++$$ % & % &$ % &$ % & % &$ + 5% * & 3 4 ;   #+* # #+* # #+* # 4 !+4 ! 4 !+4 ! !"# !"# & >=&! ! 3*! 47 !  ?  !>% Boys Boys Year 10 10 Year Girls Girls Year 10 10 Year can be viewed on on can be viewed $ ,4  4  " 2$$    ,  $,4 4 $4 $4 the School website $$4! + 5% 224! *" !   ++$$  ++$  ++$ " !'00   !   ! Photos of Sports Day of SportsPhotos Day  %# !.  %#*  4* !!$2 '  ( )* ! '  ( )* ! 7 "$, 4 !+4 ! !"#$  !"#$2 !"#$  !>3  ! ))! 9" ! 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Day so there House for the past 4 years, Warrior by title had been owned spot. knock them off the top much rivalry to was and determination was held for most of the morning session and there weather The activity of athletic in a bid a plethora did battle as the students the 9 across or pull their house rivals, throw out run, jump, to clear as the was of the students determination The morning events. of the school close and many extremely were competitions respective the day. and in some cases smashed throughout got broken records school time for the entire, it was 4 solid hours of competition After out on the field for afternoon venture including all the staff to of athletic set for an epic afternoon was scene The events. sprinting and their trainers tightened and speed as the sprinters prowess gain maximum points to up the track tear to in preparation spikes with Stuart complete compere Ross, Our resident for their house. and did his proceeding shades announced ‘interesting’ cap and flat forward for Moving us all entertained races. between keep best to off button the use of a microphone will be employing we next year for important parts such as the start of the afternoon, of a race! be Sports and it definitely without Mr Ross, Day it wouldn’t However, be Sports close finishes, without some extremely Day wouldn’t of some superb athletic the line and demonstration tumbles over and this came in huge amounts. the GMS students, ability from and spectators include the competitors to All of the students as they alike houses and themselves their forms, to a credit were afternoon. the entire superbly throughout conducted themselves pro- which always off with the relays rounded were events sprint The be increased then to of entertainment; this was vide a huge amount of the whole in front tug of war as the sixth their turn at form took of noise, level a vast all 4 houses created from 900 students school. as they cheered High Street, in Marlow be heard probably which could out pull the competition. to on their team to there were all that by and enjoyed a success was the day Overall publical- to like I would this point At or officiate. spectate participate, possible with everything from made the event ly thank the staff that not happen without it could writing certificates, lunches to providing up their time to the 6th formers who willingly gave Furthermore, you. help is integral your they could, way set up and help in any officiate, support. run as smoothly without your never would and the day new leaders Miss Gifford House and your Warrior to Congratulations once and were reign 4 year my continued have you and Miss Fowler, I do much speculation and contrary to Incidentally, again victorious. do with the results. to anything not have By Mr S Goodright SPORTS AWARDS 2016 – ATHLETICS WINNERS 2016 – ATHLETICS AWARDS SPORTS (boys) Athletics 7 Year Athlete Most Improved Alex Quinn 1500m time consistently -improved dedication relentless through 7 Year Year of the Athlete sprint and long jump of the hurdles, -a master Laurie Sutcliffe 8 Year Athlete Most Improved Joel Hammond disciplines – a beast of the throwing 8 Year Year of the Athlete win the to – superb inner strength Carter Jevon district league 1500m 9 Year Athlete Most Improved Wratton Jacob be of unrivalled dedication to – 3 years of all events a master become 9 Year Year of the Athlete 400/800m runner County – committed 2nd in the district 400m representation Hodgson Toby 10 Year Athlete Most Improved Max Bowles of superb dedication, can – 4 years event any turn his hand to 10 Year Year of the Athlete be to – smashed the school 100m record Townsend 2nd in the districtplaced Kyran league 11.33 (girls) Athletics Year after try, to of what she wanted – was unsure 7 in yr 7 and 8 pushing beating all of the boys 1st her event. 800m was definitely hard, the 9’s Athlete Most Improved Windsor KT 2:32 in district champs crushing school record 7 Year Year of the Athlete and jumper specialist, sprinter – hurdling 8 Jemima Hay Year Athlete Most Improved Millie Shaw the 1500m. dedication to – relentless 8 Year Year of the Athlete -800m machine winning district championships. Rosie Jones 9 Year Athlete Most Improved Windsor Helen and – the mother hen, helper of all athletes herself. improve to tirelessly works 9 Year Year of the Athlete planet, unbelievable a different from levels - energy machine district 50metres. 800m champion by Molly Jones 24 seconds by Smashing school record 10 Year Athlete Most Improved Ellis Carter missed a training session and has had - has never students in training younger role an integral 10 Year Year of the Athlete athlete. a professional to – the closest GMS have Rebekah Rous district who won 200m, 2nd in district Superb sprinter this year! 100m and has set 2 new school records PE PE PE FOOTBALL - B TEAM MUSIC V DRAMA Thank you to all the students who took part and we even GIRLS RECORDS UPDATED JULY 2016 had spectators for the first time! Also the PE department

PE               FINAL SCORE DRAMA for supporting the B team initiative which is really just   4 V 2 MUSIC about students coming to play football without any    44  " +"   !)"8)4 ) pressure (apart from this match). The students enjoy it and         Over 30 students took part in the annual match between also speak about improved confidence both on and off the +   &  ++  + Drama and Music. Music who are managed by Mr Beveridge field.   took on Drama managed by Mr Ross. Mr Clarke recognising       &!    &!    &!    &! the need for a teacher to be able to run also played a half          By Mr  &  ++  ++   ! "  for each team.   !44"7!  ") ! "!  !""! )9          The Year 9 team captained by Ben Appleton helped Drama 7 "  7 "   &  ++  and the year 10 B team captained by Jack Quartermaine  4 #$!  ! "! +"  8 helped Music. # 99  %4! 4! 4! %4! +  +  +  ++  A tough match ensued with Drama finally coming out on  4 )& !  !! !   ""8 4! top and winning the trophy for the first time. Unfortunately )!5  4! 4! 4! % 4! Mr Ross was accused of time wasting but it was actually ++  ++  +  ! !  the fact that he could not move after 20 minutes!  9!  4 !!  )!'   )!   )!  7 89   4  4  4   4 7 "  ++   &  ++   4  )!    7#! 74 ! 7#! 74 ! 7#! 74 ! 98 "   4 4 4  4 ! !  !!   ! "  ! !  “This year has seen the PE Department go from strength to strength both within the curriculum and beyond. +  With the Redgrave Sport Centre now fully established, the link between the school and community has grown )  4 9!  "9!  !"& $ " !  4 4 4  4 into a thriving relationship for the benefit of both parties. Students at Great Marlow School have embraced ! !   &  ++  ! !  ! 4 44  " 74"    &! "8 ) the opportunities offered to them in sport and the PE staff have worked tirelessly to help students reach their " 89  4  4  4 4 potential. Through the constant support of the senior leadership team, sport has been allowed to flourish at the 7 "   &  ++  7 "  $7 4 '4  ! 74" 74" 9 &! school and as a result has impacted on the competitive reputation of Great Marlow School in the district. Well # 9 4 4  4 4 7 "   &  7 "  ++  done to all our students for a fantastic year of Sport!”   4 74" +4 "" '   !!!(  !! !  # !9   4  4  &   4 ! !   &  4 ++  7 "  )   44  " ! 4"+4!   !8 GMS GOLF REACHING NEW HEIGHTS GMS CRICKET SMASH IT OUT OF PARK  !        +  +  +  + After the success of winning the Bucks School Golf The year 7/8 cricket team had a season to remember.   Championships in May GMS were selected to represent Throughout the league season they remained undefeated  "    "*! ""*   ) ""*! *  Bucks at the National Team Golf Championships at with some close and hard fought victories against Cressex, )+ #"*#!   4"*!      7 "     + Woodhall Spa Golf Centre. Taylor Paul, Jamie Kerley St Michaels and Sir William Borlase. On the back of being +  +    and Callum Kirby were selected to represent after their undefeated we qualified for the district final with the game  impressive display back in May. It was under no illusion being played at High Wycombe Cricket Club. The game that the competition was going to be competitive and proved to be a hard fought contest against Cressex School. turning up on the day seeing a number of golf colleges GMS bowled first and performed tremendously well. There and academies with their personalised mini buses and were outstanding contributions from Cam McIndoe and high spec golf attire we knew it was going to be a tough Ben Burton how helped to reduce Cressex to 65 off 15 day. However, this didn’t deter the boys and throughout overs, a well under par score at HWCC. In reply, GMS lost the day they played extreme well. The day was split in to early wickets but a brilliant knock from Jonny Tindale then 2 sessions with our boys teeing off in the morning. At the Cam McIndoe saw GMS over the line with an over to spare end of the morning session we were placed 3rd which was and remain undefeated for the whole season. a tremendous effort from the students however there a lot of strong teams still play in the afternoon including a by Mr J Clarke number of past champions so finishing in the top 10 would have been a great achievement. As the results came in from the afternoon we continued to hold on to a top 5 place eventually with all the results in we ended up finishing in 6th place only finishing 4 shots back from the lead. This was an outstanding effort and achievement for the school especially as many of the other schools were specialist golf colleges and academies. On the back of this result we have been invited to the schools and colleges tour where many private schools and colleges compete. PE Rowing BADMINTON DUKE OF EDINBURGH THE J16 TEAM CELEBRATE the tournament decider left the school’s eight some way back after 250m THEIR SUCCESS and with work to do heading into the latter stages of the race. By halfway GMSBC were beginning to move to the head of the race though, and an One of the most popular lunch time clubs this year Jamie Kerley, Great Marlow School’s Boat excellent final 500m saw them take the lead and secure their gold medal by has been the badminton club with large numbers Year 10 at Great a comfortable margin. The J16 side’s success did not end with the Shawcross Marlow School, Club (GMSBC) made their mark Cup triumph and they won a further gold in the quad sculls. in regular attendance. This has certainly helped to has been working on the history books after ensure the team players were sharp and raring to becoming the first state school Meanwhile, the WJ14 girls were also in good form and a strong display in the towards his coxed quad earned them a bronze medal, on a day which attracted a vocal go during their league fixtures and because of the Bronze Level Duke to win the Shawcross Cup. The Marlow fan base. Fergus Murison said: “I would like to acknowledge the large group of players to choose from, we have been of Edinburgh National Schools Regatta and tremendous support that we had from parents, governors and 45 budding and new rowers from year 7 and year 8 who joined us to swell support.” able to enter A & B teams in each District leagues award. For three Junior Regatta took place at this year. months, he has Dorney and saw over 500 crews There were also notable performances from the school’s year 9 girls who finished eighth in their octo event. been looking to from schools and rowing clubs I am pleased to report that Great Marlow School are complete the four across the country compete. Meanwhile, the Year 10 boys produced a stunning row to turn around a 10 the KS4 boys and KS3 girls District league champions required sections: While GMSBC had a number of second deficit and finish fifth in their race. teams taking part at the event, and both the boys and girls B teams have enjoyed Volunteering, head coach Fergus Murison fixture victories during the season also. Skills, Physical and Expedition. A keen golfer, he found the ‘Physical’ section easy to complete, as saved particular praise for the MARLOW TOWN REGATTA TENNIS history making J16 boys crew. was the ‘Volunteering’ section where he helped Great Marlow School Boat Club (GMSBC) was on top form at hugely successful and worked with the boys from Marlow Utd regatta. Tennis has really pushed on this year both on the “For the school boat club to achieve U11’s football training on a Monday evening. He the gold medal in the J16 first eight curriculum and as an EC club. Consistently good completed the practice and final Expeditions race is a great accolade and every numbers at training each week have made selection member of that crew thoroughly in May, which tested his communication, for the 4 places in each team very difficult but a deserves the success,” he said. “The orienteering and leadership skills. The final National Schools Regatta is always number of students have been able to play and section was ‘Skills’ and Jamie, who would like the highlight of the junior rowing represent Great Marlow in this year’s AEGON tennis calendar and I am immensely proud to be a chef when he leaves school, decided to of every crew that represented Great leagues. It has also been great to see a number of   hone his baking skills and present his varied Marlow School Boat Club.” GMSBC girls turning up week in week out at training and GMSBC were involved in their most successful regatta ever on Saturday as offerings to his parent’s managed office at were up against stern competition this bodes well for next year when we enter the girls throughout the event as they took their crews reached 14 separate finals. The school entered over 20 crews Stokenchurch. Every week, the companies for the Marlow Town Regatta and had plenty to celebrate as they won six AEGON league for the first time. part in an impressive 18 races across that share the building all looked forward to the J14 to J18 age groups. A number different events. The positive results delighted head coach, Fergus Murison, who took time to praise both the school’s students and vocal support. He the Friday morning treats, which ranged from of teams achieved personal bests Both the under 13 and under 15 boys teams were over the four day competition but the said: “Every local crew wants to represent their school and their rowing club drawn against the same 4 schools and there have brownies to biscuits and flapjacks to fairy cakes. J16 crew undoubtedly stole the show well at their home Regattas and Great Marlow School certainly achieved that this weekend. been some encouraging individual and team results. Many of the staff were asking if they could with their showing. The under 13s have bounced back from a couple of make a donation, which Jamie was chuffed “Every year group raced in finals and I am very proud of the way closely fought matches early in the season to beat about (they must be good!) and decided that in which they represented the schools at Marlow Town Regatta. Beaconsfield school and St Michaels. The under 15 he would like any donations to go to the Sue team have finished the league unbeaten and go Ryder Hospice in Nettlebed, where his granddad The enclosure seemed to be full of vocal GMSBC supporters through to the knockout stage of the competition full spent his last few days. His parents told him that which always helps the crews in the final push to the finish.” of promise. their design agency, Tank2create, would match the donations he made over the three month GMSBC made a fine start to the day with the senior boys eight enjoying a The school came into the event half-length victory over Sir William Borlase. Their success was matched by One of the season highlights was our trip to the All period. On the last Friday in May, the final among the favourites for the title and their girls four who beat Falcon Rowing club in their final before the year England club last week. A great day had by all despite (requested!) bake was his ‘famous’ Millionaire’s did not disappoint as they set about 8 quad teams finished first and third in their events. It was a clean sweep the rain delays, although some would say the students Shortbread, and the final amount raised was advancing to the final of the eight A for the year 9 rowers as all of GMSBC’s crews made it to their respective category. The semi-final saw them finals. That feat was matched by the year 10 boats where their girls narrowly got to enjoy the typical Wimbledon experience! a staggering £287.29! With this figure being produce a disciplined row to out- missed out on a gold medal after finishing second. In the year 10 quad matched by his parent’s agency, this means that think and out-race their opponents race GMSBC’s A quad produced a thoroughly impressive row to finish second By Mr J Clarke - Head of Department Jamie will be presenting a cheque to Sue Ryder who set off at a furious pace they while the B quad went one better to claim gold. The school’s year 11s were were unable to maintain. GMSBC’s in unstoppable form as they won both the girls four and the boys eight races for an amazing £574.58! controlled start allowed them to with highly composed performances. keep an even speed and move away By Mrs H Murray from the chasing pack to secure safe By Mr F Murison - Great Marlow School Boat Club passage to the final. A slow start in GMS News Friends of Great Marlow

Our thanks to Friends of Great Marlow who AND FINALLY.... have had a another fantastic year organising and supporting the school in a wide range of events. As a team they have continued to provide refreshments at school events as well CATERING NEWS as organising very important first aid courses for students. The annual events such as Xmas The catering service market and the Mum’s netball tournament continues to be provided continue to be very successful. Jill Hickey in her second year as the chairperson has by Innovate and the continued to lead an inspired group of school school work closely with supporters raising significant sums of money to support developments within the school. the Acting Manager, Sam To date they have raised £8,221 this year Weller, to help focus on with two significant events to go, the Robbie Williams Tribute Night and the inaugural open delivering healthy food Air theatre production by the Pantaloons at options for the students Great Marlow School of The Canterbury Tales on the 23 July. which has proved to be

The Friends of Great Marlow from their funds very popular this year. raised have purchased 8 picnic tables for the new outdoor area very recently landscaped Innovate are also keen to at the front of the Sixth Form Centre and are to help reduce waste food currently in discussions with Mr Ford with regards to the most appropriate things to and packaging as well as purchase for the benefit of the school . providing food sampling

All members of the school community are sessions at future meetings very grateful for the hard work and support of with Students and Parents. Jill and her team.

By Mr K Ford - Deputy Headteacher The new facility in the 6th Form Cafe has been well received and has created a professional catering OPEN AIR THEATRE COMES Photographs TO GMS - SAT 23 JULY !! environment that the sixth

The FOGMS team have been lucky enough to secure “The form students appreciate. There are a large selection of photos Panatloons” theatre group to come and perform one of their Comments such as “It feels to view in the gallery on the school open air shows for us on Sat 23 July in the school grounds. website. These include many of The Pantaloons are a young and vibrant theatre company like we are at college or the events that have happened this who draw from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions, University” reinforce the from commedia dell’arte and pantomime to stand-up comedy year at GMS. If anyone would like a and silent movies, to bring what they consider to be a vital success of this facility. sense of “play” back to classical performance. The Pantaloons particular photo of their child sent to will be performing “The Canterbury Tales”. A cast of just five them, please contact the school with actors present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless your request. Year 11 and Year 13 Prom tales in under two hours! Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. photos are supplied on a disc and Fast-paced, physical and funny, this show is pure medieval will be available to purchase. Please mayhem for the whole family. contact Mrs Craig or Mr Hollyman. Bring along a picnic, your rug and chairs and enjoy what promises to be an enchanting evening. Start your summer holidays with a family treat and book tickets now. Adults £13.50 / Child (under 16) £8 / Family (2+2) £37 / Child under 4 FREE. There will of course be refreshments available to buy Great Marlow School on the night during the interval. Bobmore Lane Tickets can be booked by visiting:- http://thepantaloons. Marlow Bucks co.uk/the-canterbury-tales/ and scrolling down to 23 July SL7 1JE Great Marlow School. Full details are also on the GMS website.