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21st May 19

We are very pleased to recognise the achievements of four current and five former pupils who have achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme was launched in 1956 with the aim of inspiring, guiding and supporting young people in their self-development. The awards scheme challenges pupils and allows them to…

17th May 19

Friends of Wisbech Grammar School are organising a red carpet affair on Saturday the 23 of November for the annual Michaelmas Ball  in Skelton Hall. With a ‘Hollywood’ theme, this black tie event promises to be full of glitz and glamour.   Tickets will be £60pp which will include a three course meal, live band and…

15th May 19

WGS Prep school pupil Lola Harrison has been blazing a trail in the Independent Schools gymnastics arena. In the recent East Midlands Championships, competing in the inaugural disability category, Lola performed exquisitely on floor and the vault to come away with the ‘All-around Gold Medal’ and title of ‘Regional Champion’. The senior boys’ team of…

15th May 19

Pupils entertained the audience with a variety of performances for ‘Taking the Stage’. As a seasoned pro, Miles Whittaker set the performance going with his astounding magic tricks.  Libby Baker was accompanied by Mrs Missin as she sang ‘Burn’ from ‘Hamilton’. George Ayling took a more classical stand and played the clarinet.  Mr Duncan instructed…

10th May 19

Tom Williamson who is a Prep 6 pupil at WGS has passed his Grade 8 cello exam with Distinction, which is an incredible achievement, particularly given that he is only 10 years old. Fascinated by a signed caricature of Julian Lloyd Webber he saw when he was five, Tom chose to play the cello gaining a…

9th May 19

On the back of the fundraising 6th Form pupils organised for Pancake Day, raising £207, 6th Formers topped up their fundraising efforts by selling cakes, helping them to reach their £500 target to fund the water feature in the sensory garden for The Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech. With more fundraising activities in the…

3rd May 19

The annual Jazz Up Your Breakfast event was held on Friday 3 May. Food and Nutrition pupils helped to make a variety of breakfast dishes such as Huevos Rancheros, Blueberry Muffins, Mushroom Frittata and Honey and Banana Loaves. Pancakes were a really popular option too, made by Amy Everall and served with a selection of…

3rd May 19

On Thursday 25th April the WGS Senior Prefects, alongside some willing volunteers from the sixth form and staff, completed their challenge of collectively running 176km for charity; Established in 1998, The Ferry Project is an award-winning social enterprise and registered charity that helps homeless people in Fenland. This distance of 176km was chosen as there…

2nd May 19

Earlier this year, when confronted with their A level drama devised piece, Megan Pledger, Faye Thompsett and Eleanor Sloan in the 6th Form began research into the stigma around periods and period poverty. Whilst doing their research they became inspired reading about girls their own age who were making a massive difference in helping to…

2nd May 19

This year the Biology Society took on the challenge of raising money for Born Free, to help support some of the most endangered animals on the planet. They organised a non-uniform day last term and raised a total of £709. Born Free have 9 main aims which they stick to within their charity which can…