Category: 6th Form

21st May 19

Despite the rain, pupils started their trip at the Globe Theatre with a guided tour of the structure, which helped put previous History lessons of the Theatre and the original performance conditions, into context.   The significance of the building, being more than a museum, was brought home in exciting detail, when pupils were privileged to…

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…

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 April 19

The school was very lucky to have Dr Guy Sutton spend time with pupils as part of their enrichment experience. Dr Guy Sutton’s primary areas of interest are the genetics of neurodevelopment and neuropathology and the interactive nature of genetic, biological and behavioural factors in chronic disease processes. In addition to his role as Director…

26th March 19

The Leavers’ Concert marked the end of music at WGS for Upper 6th Form pupils Amy, Ellie, Demelza and Catherine. There was a fantastic atmosphere as the evening started with the Chamber Orchestra playing Mozart’s “Concert Overture”. Just Flutes, directed by the super talented Mrs Garford, performed a lively “Cachuca”. Training Wind Band performed two…

26th March 19

The Christine Noxon Travel Award This Award, to the value of £500, is open to current pupils and those within 3 years of completing A- levels at Wisbech Grammar School, to support independent travel for educational purposes. Travel must be completed before the end of the following academic year. It is sponsored by Christine Noxon,…

21st March 19

The Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech, will soon be benefitting from the fundraising efforts of Wisbech Grammar School 6th Form Pupils, to create a sensory garden. They began their fundraising efforts by making and selling pancakes to pupils, tempting them with an array of toppings available, and raising an incredible £207. With more…

14th February 19

Congratulations to the Wisbech Grammar School U18 Boys 1st X1 Hockey Team for winning their Regional Round 2 Tournament at Bedford on Thursday 7th February. This means that they now compete at the finals to become East Regional Champions on 7 March 2019 They played in a Round Robin Tournament at Bedford Hockey Club after…

11th October 18

Cake Sale Success for People Living with Cancer The newly formed 6th Form Charity Committee organised a cake sale for the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity as part of their Biggest Coffee Morning campaign. The entire school was invited to buy cakes from the sale in the Refectory at break time on Friday 28 September. The…

3rd October 18

Charity Food Donation  1-5 October We need your support to collect non-perishable food for local charities. We would love to see more food donations coming in over the next few days and would appreciate the support of our pupils and their families.  Our pupils can support this event by donating  non-perishable food, such as: Cereals Tea Bags …