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Posted on 11 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Super-Success:Our Day Out

The hard work and commitment of the cast and staff led to a super-successful drama production of Our Day Out by Willy Russell. A coach, built by Mr Shea, was made stage ready by Miss Pearce, Miss Busescu and Mr A Pendlebury. This coach became the centre piece of the thrust stage. Meanwhile, Mr Ross prepared the actors in weekly sessions. He was amazed at how...

Posted on 11 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

GB Selection: Rowing

Exciting news about rowing. Two of our rowing stars have made it through to the GB Final Crew Selection in Nottingham, running from Friday 12th July to Tuesday 16th July. We wish Sal Dunn and Ethan Hunt every success as they compete to represent GB. More great news is that Sam Terret and George Spencer will be joining them in Nottingham for the England Trials on...

Posted on 10 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

House Winners 2024

Such a close contest. Just 21 points in the final count, Eagles pipped Kites to win. The final figures are: Eagles = 173,403 1st Kites = 173,382 2nd Hawks = 173,316 3rd Well done to every student who earned their House valuable points. This is a fabulous point score by every House. Well done to all House Leaders and all House tutors for urging the students to aim...

Posted on 10 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Library Book Sale:Friday

To launch summer read, the library are holding a ‘Library Book Sale’ this Friday during breaktimes in the quad. Many books from all different genres will be there. Some books are brand new. The library is asking for a donation for all books chosen. Therefore, please could students and staff bring in loose change, if they are interested in browsing and...

Posted on 10 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Henley Royal Regatta

As you possibly were aware, last week was Henley Royal Regatta. This year saw the regatta return to its pre-covid glory with a wealth of international crews from across Europe, Canada and US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Great Marlow had two crews racing, a Boys’ Quad in the Fawley Challenge Cup and an Eight in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup. Our...

Posted on 10 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Year 12 UCAS Discovery Da...

On the 17th of June, Year 12 went on a UCAS Discovery Day trip to Bedford University to look at various universities and post-18 options. Some universities presenting there were the University of Nottingham, University of Southampton, Brunel University and University of Reading. While there, we were able to explore the grounds and interact with many different people....

Posted on 4 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Judo Championships

The British National Team Judo Championships are being held this weekend in Walsall and one of our Year 8 students, Ralphy Weaver-Poole, is representing Northern Home Countries. This is a very exciting opportunity for Ralphy. Competing against the best will open opportunities for him and help him grow as a judo competitor. GMS wishes him the best of luck.

Posted on 2 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Henley Crews

GMS has successfully qualified two crews for this year’s Henley Royal Regatta. In the Fawley Challenge Cup, the crew is: Rafael Quinn, Sal Dunn, Ethan Hunt, & George Spencer. They are in the first race of the day against American School, London. In the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup, the crew is Leo Chapman, Adam Thorkildsen, Joe Cogan, Owain Meredith,...

Posted on 2 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

Music: Summer Concert

On Wednesday 3rd July, the Music Department will host their final event of the academic year: the Summer Concert. Showcasing the outstanding musical talent and commitment of students at Great Marlow School, the Summer Concert will feature students from all year groups in a variety of ensembles, including: Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Rock and Pop bands, Show Choir, Wind...

Posted on 2 Jul, 2024 | Comments Off

GMS & Marlow Library

GMS and Marlow library have linked up to offer ‘Events for GMS Students at Marlow Library’. Tween Readers Club (for ages 10-15 years ) meets on the first Saturday of each month at Marlow Library. There is no entry fee and you don’t have to pre-book – just turn up at 11:30 and join in the fun chatting about books, films and playing word games and...