Voted Outstanding School at YST Annual Dinner

The award of Outstanding Secondary School was given to GMS by the Youth Sports Trust at a recent glittering Awards Evening Dinner.

The panel of judges considered that the My Personal Best initiative, now rolled out to the whole school, has made a significant contribution to students in the whole school.

Congratulations, go to Mr Joe Clarke for leading GMS towards this prestigious prize that the whole staff can feel proud they have earned. Awards were given to schools who have introduced whole school initiatives that have significantly improved student outcomes.

Our staff believe that schools should not just be considered ‘exam factories’ and that students should reach their full potential both academically and as part of their own character development. By promoting a series of life skills called the 6Rs: Resilience, Responsibility, Respect, Resourcefulness, Readiness, Reflection, students have been encouraged to display the character traits that will give them the potential to be successful in and out of school.

The autumn term was focused on promoting resilience and responsibility in tutor time, assemblies and it departments, through achievement stickers and SIM points. Spring term is focused on embedding resilience and responsibility, while adding resourcefulness and readiness to the mix. By the time we break up in the summer all the 6Rs will be in full swing.

Alongside My PB, the PE Department has been running the Girls’ Active initiative. The main aim of this is to develop girls’ confidence when taking part in sport and physical activity, which gives a greater confidence in all lessons.  Students who lead the initiative have the grand title of Girls Active Leaders (GLAMS). The popular Takeover Club that runs every Wednesday is their idea. And, Chloe Brownbill, won the National Committed Learner award at the Girls’ Active awards 2017.