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6th December 19

6th Form  pupil William Gilbert (Kings Lynn) has just been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) Awards 2020 Emerging Shooter of the Year category. This recognises a clay pigeon shooter who has shown ‘brilliant talent’  but may not have been recognised yet for their shooting ability. Finalists are…

3rd December 19

Following the success of last year, the 6th Form decided that they wanted to support this worthwhile charitable cause again this year. The charity works with a number or organisations to raise awareness and funds for issues such as prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Pupils and staff have been growing moustaches…

29th November 19

This week in Kindergarten the children have been enjoying a Christmas themed week of activities. As we are visiting Edina Court next Thursday, the children have been making gifts to take with them to the residents. Our main present that we have made is a hand-print wreath canvas. The children enjoyed getting their hands painted…

15th November 19

34 pupils battled the rain and mud to compete at the District Cross Country meet. 14 pupils qualified for the County Cross Country Championship on 11 January 2020. There was also success for 1st Form pupils, Millie Harris and Ackara Black, who both won their year 7 races. Well done to all competitors and we…

11th October 19

  Thirty three performers from the Prep and Senior School gathered in the Russell Hall with parents and family for the annual Piano Recital on Thursday 10 October.  The magnificent Steinway piano took centre stage as always and the audience were treated to solos, duets and trios of an impressive standard. The variety of music…

30th September 19

On Thursday evening 71 pupils and 6 teachers attended the first 6th Form social event of the year, designed to promote a sense of community within the 6th Form, encouraging both year groups and our international pupils to become more integrated.   They spent an enjoyable, if a little sweaty, two hours in fierce battle…

4th September 19

6th form Art and Textiles students enjoyed a fabulous workshop day by Jeni Cairns at her Juniper House studio https://www.juniperhouseemporium.com/. Building on our 6th Form success raising money for the Alan Hudson Hospice project, pupils were invited to help form the metalwork sculpture for the garden centre piece, designed by Jeni. Ably assisted by Kim…

9th July 19

Senior School Speech Day on Friday 5 July, was an opportunity for the Headmaster, special guests, staff and pupils to reflect on and celebrate last year’s successes and to pass the baton to the next generation. Dr Catherine Mair BSc, BVetMed, MRCVS, School Governor and Chair Elect, welcomed everyone and paid tribute to Dr Dennis…

9th July 19

Wisbech Grammar School held the annual “Race for Life” event in the sunshine on Tuesday 2 July. Through efforts of pupils, parents, staff, Friends of WGS and members of the local community, that took part in the 5k run/walk around the beautiful grounds of the School, an impressive £1865 was raised for Cancer Research UK….

3rd July 19

Throughout the Lent and Trinity terms, the 6th Form Charity Committee have been raising money for the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech, who are redesigning their garden. The committee had a meeting with Phillippa Ashcroft, the Project Development Officer at the centre, who discussed her ideas for the new garden which will include…