NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 2020

Non-Uniform Day – Friday 23rd October

Next Friday is a non-uniform day across both the Grammar and Prep schools.  Everyone is invited to wear home clothes, in exchange for a ‘fine’ of £1 in aid of Katharine House Hospice. Those children that have PE/Games on this day should just bring trainers in.

School Uniform

We have now had confirmation that Clothing4schools has gone into administration although they will be continuing with online orders in the future. If you have any outstanding orders they will be fulfilled and you will receive your items. Please do not order anything else from Clothing4 schools. We will be in touch with where to do future orders from in the near future.

Prior to this announcement, the school was already in the process of transitioning to a different uniform supplier which will be completed shortly. We will inform you as soon as it is possible to order from this new supplier. 

NOTICE BOARD – MONDAY 12th OCTOBER 2020

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 3rd JULY 2020

OPRO Visit – Tuesday 15th September

Following the advice of the Rugby Football Union, and Hockey Associations we strongly recommend that all pupils participating in these sports should be fitted with a custom mouthguard. In the interest of your child’s safety, therefore, we have invited OPRO, a dental organisation that specialises in mouthguards, to visit the school on Tuesday 15th September.

Please click on the link below for more information.

Opro Visit

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 6th MARCH 2020

PE Notices

Good luck to Jake Weavell and Nayan Kumar who are competing for the county relay swim team on Sunday.

Netball – Tuesday 3^rd March

U13 ISA Midlands Tournament – 3^rd place. Qualify for Nationals on Fri 13th March.

U15 V Wrekin – 7-31

Netball – Wednesday 4^th March

U18 ISA National Netball Tournament – CANCELLED due to weather, postpone to

U16 District Netball- CANCELLED due to weather

Netball – Thursday 5^th March

U12 V Newcastle-under-Lyme School           3-11

U13 V Newcastle-under-Lyme School           11-8

U14 V Newcastle-under-Lyme School           2-37

Monday 2^nd March

U16 Football lost 2-0 to Tettenhall.

Tuesday 3^rd March

U13 Rugby beat Tettenhall                           35-30

 Wednesday 4^th March

U14 Football team lost 6-0 to Alleynes in the District Cup

Thursday 5^th March

U15 Football lost 4-1 to Walton in the District Cup

Stafford Grammar & Stafford Prep School Open Week

Wednesday 18^th – Friday 20^th March – Tours 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 28th February 2020

Jazz Evening Friday 28^th February

Jazz Supper Night featuring SGS Big Band, 7-10 pm Friday 28th February

at the White Eagle Club, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH. All tickets are £12.50 per head which will include a 2-course supper. You can purchase the tickets on:  https://buytickets.at/pta1/342703

For more details or to donate a Raffle Prize, please email: music@staffordgrammar.co.uk

PE Notices

Football – Monday 24^th February

U12 Football 1-0 victory V Walton

U14 Football 3-3 draw V Walton

 Thursday 27^th February

U13 Football lost 2-1 V St Dom’s

 Netball – Wednesday 26^th February

1^st Netball team V Denstone College           29-27

2^nd Netball team V Denstone College           18-10

Thursday 27^th February

U12 Netball team V Tettenhall College          12-11

U13 Netball team V Tettenhall College          20-1

Stafford Grammar & Stafford Prep School Open Week

 Wednesday 18^th – Friday 20^th March – Tours 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 14th February 2020

PE Notices

Netball – Monday 10^th February

U14 V Walton canceled due to weather

Wednesday 12^th February

1^st Netball team V WGS           25-6

2^nd Netball team V WGS          24:16

Thursday 13^th February

U13 ISA Tournament postponed to Tuesday 3^rd March

U15 V Walton canceled due to weather

Football – Tuesday 11^th February

U12 football lost 6-1 to blessed William Howard

Wednesday 12th February

U18 beat Tettenhall College 2-1

Jazz Evening

Jazz Supper Night featuring SGS Big Band, 7-10 pm Friday 28th February

at the White Eagle Club, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH. All tickets are £12.50 per head which will include a 2-course supper. You can purchase the tickets on https://buytickets.at/pta1/342703

For more details or to donate a Raffle Prize, please email: music@staffordgrammar.co.uk

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 7th February 2020

PE Notices

Congratulations to Callum Thompson who has qualified for the British Modern Biathlon Championships in March.

 Well done to all runners who represented the district team at the county cross country championships on Saturday 1^st February.

Isla Williams Y7 Girls 14^th

Jake Weavell Y7 Boys 10^th

Nayan Kumar Y8/9 Girls 18^th

Christian Roe Y10/11 Boys

Monday 3^rd February

U13 football lost to Lichfield 3-2

U13 Netball V Lichfield Cathedral School 17-3

U14 Netball V Tettenhall College 14-17

Wednesday 5^th February

U18 rugby 7’s lost to Tettenhall 43-15.

Thursday – u15 footballers beat Lichfield 12-0.

1^st Netball team V NULS 21-22

2^nd Netball team V NULS 28-17

Thursday 6^th February

U15 Netball V Lichfield Cathedral School 37-5

Jazz Evening

Jazz Supper Night featuring SGS Big Band, 7-10 pm Friday 28th February

at the White Eagle Club, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH. All tickets are £12.50 per head which will include a 2-course supper. You can purchase the tickets on https://buytickets.at/pta1/342703

For more details or to donate a Raffle Prize, please email: music@staffordgrammar.co.uk

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2020

PE Notices

Netball – Saturday 25^th January

U12 V Wolverhampton Grammar School      14-7

U13 V Wolverhampton Grammar School      15-15

U15 V Wolverhampton Grammar School      47-12

Tuesday 28^th January

U14 came 3^rd in their group at the ISA Netball Midlands Tournament

Wednesday 29^th January

1^st Netball V King Edwards Lichfield             41-11

2^nd Netball V Walton High                                17-4

Thursday 30^th January

U12 Netball v Yarlet U12                                  9-3

U13 Netball v Yarlet U13                                 17-2

U15 Netball v Nottingham High School       21-16

Football – Tuesday 28^th January

U14’s finished 14th at the ISA Football

U16’s finished 3rd at the ISA Football

Congratulations to the U16 6-a side football team who finished 3^rd at the ISA event on Tuesday.

The team was:

Tom Brownsill, Ruben Cooner, Matt Cutler, Charlie Davenport, Josh Myles, Freddie Nakash, Gurman Seehra, Luke Turnbull.

Thursday 30^th January

U13’s football team beat St Dominics Grammar 4-2

Congratulations to Callum Thompson who has qualified for the British Modern Biathlon Championships in March.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 24th JANUARY 2020

PE Notices

Football – Tuesday 21^st January

The U18 football team lost to Shrewsbury 2^nd XI     4-2

Thursday 23^rd January

The U13 football team beat Tettenhall College        6-2

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 17th JANUARY 2020

PE Notices

Congratulations to Pippa Steele who has been selected for the U13 Staffordshire County Hockey Team. Well done Pippa!

A reminder that no bags should be left in the PE changing rooms overnight.

The football club will commence on Thursday 23^rd Jan for all age groups from 4 – 5 pm on the football pitches.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 10th JANUARY 2020

Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize

Last term, once again the Science Department was invited to help judge the prestigious ‘Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize’, awarded to the writer of the year’s best science book for children. Pupils from years 7 & 8 volunteered to read, review and rate the shortlisted books in six weeks.

The Royal Society combined our reviews with those of the other teams around the country, and this year’s winners of the £10.000 prize are Raman Prinja and Chris Wormell for their book Planetarium.

The review team was:

Amelia Checkley, Zeynep Dinger, Annabelle Greaves, Riya Gunda, Carter Jones, Nayan Kumar, Mischa Lovatt, Etienne McClelland.

Annabelle Greaves reviewed the most books and is awarded a copy of the winning book.

The Royal Society and Mr Beauchamp would like to thank everyone who took part for their enthusiasm and hard work.

All the shortlisted books are available to borrow from Mr Beauchamp in S8.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 13th December 2019

PE NOTICES 

Congratulations to Lauren Barnet who won gold in the ISA and open advanced female at the ISA national climbing championships.

Also, Congratulations to Oliver Smith who has been selected to the U13 Shropshire County Cricket squad.

Hockey – Thursday 13th December 

U15 Hockey v Lichfield Cathedral 2-1

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 6th December 2019

PE Notices

Congratulations to the U15 hockey team who came 3^rd at the ISA Midland Hockey Tournament last week. Well done to:

Laura Adams, Leah Dixon, Charlotte Fullagar, Alice Higginson, Poppy Lankenau,

Jess Lucas, Grace Mensing, Olivia Nicholson, Isabel Stevenson, Constance Whorton.

Also, congratulations to Zoe Catton and Liz Hammond who have been invited to attend the regional performance center for hockey.

Football/Rugby Fixtures

Wednesday 27^th November

The U18 football team lost 2-1 against Alleynes.

Thursday 28^th November

The U15 football team won 6-2 against Wolgarston

Monday 2^nd December – Rugby

The U13’s lost 9 tries to 7 against Lichfield Cathedral School

 Tuesday 3^rd December

The 1st XI football team drew 1-1 with Repton.

Wednesday 4^th December – Rugby

The U16’s beat Lichfield Cathedral School 68 -14.

Thursday 5^th December – Rugby

The U14’s lost to Lichfield Cathedral School 31-24.

Hockey Fixtures

Saturday 23^rd November

U12 V Nottingham High 1-4

U13 V Nottingham High 5-1

U15 V Nottingham High 2-4

Tuesday 26^th November

U12 V Wolverhampton Grammar 0-3

U13 V Wolverhampton Grammar 6-0

U15 ISA Hockey Midlands Tournament 3^rd Place

 Wednesday 27^th November

The 1^st hockey team V Wolverhampton Grammar 3-0

 Thursday 28^th November

U13 Midlands Hockey Tournament Champions!!!

The U13 hockey team entered the same midlands tournament last Thursday & won! A huge well done to Charlotte Ashton, Elena Blaikie, Zoe Catton, Poppy Dixon Laura Fenton, Lizzie Hammond, Nayan Kumar, Eloise Nicholls, Emma Seaton, Amber Smit.

Monday 3^rd December

The U13 Hockey V Lichfield Cathedral School 16-1

Wednesday 5^th December

The 1^st XI Hockey V Lichfield Cathedral School 5-0

Christmas Jumper Day

On Friday 13^th December we are inviting all pupils in both the Prep and senior school to take part in the Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.  We are asking pupils to bring in a £1 donation to help transform the futures of children in the UK and around the world.  All money raised will go to Save the Children.  Normal uniform should be worn apart from the blazer which will be replaced with the Christmas Jumper. By supporting this cause we will be helping to create a brighter future for children and we can make the world a better place in our festive sweaters!

Message from Miss Leo

Thank you for all the wonderful entries to the war poetry competition. It was very difficult to decide our winners which is why I’ve split them into boys and girls categories, congratulations to all!

Boys

Joint 1^st   Adam Beckett 7F

Hritik Sanyal 7A

Joint 2^nd   Ryan Courtney 11T

Nathan D’Almeida 7A

3^rd            Tray Gillies-Morgan 7A

Girls

Joint 1^st    Paige Alexander 7F

Ellen Farmer 8T

2^nd            Honor Sutton 7A

3^rd            Philippa Steele 7T

NCBF Midlands

Huge congratulations to the big band and the concert band. They were both awarded

the top platinum award, the only band who did and therefore automatically progress to the national final.

Platinum Award Drummer Jake McKnight – Best Big Band Section Instrumentalist. Concert Band – Best Percussion Section Saxophonist Lucia Phillips – Best Concert Band Section Instrumentalist. Wow!

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 29th November 2019

Football Fixtures

Wednesday 27^th November

The U18 football team lost 2-1 against Alleynes.

Thursday 28^th November

The U15 football team won 6-2 against Wolgarston

Hockey Fixtures

Saturday 23^rd November

U12 V Nottingham High 1-4

U13 V Nottingham High 5-1

U15 V Nottingham High 2-4

Tuesday 26^th November

U12 V Wolverhampton Grammar 0-3

U13 V Wolverhampton Grammar 6-0

U15 ISA Hockey Midlands Tournament 3^rd Place

Wednesday 27^th November

1^st hockey V Wolverhampton Grammar 3-0

 Thursday 28^th November

U13 Midlands Hockey Tournament Champions!!!

 Christmas Jumper Day

On Friday 13^th December we are inviting all pupils in both the Prep and senior school to take part in the Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.  We are asking pupils to bring in a £1 donation to help transform the futures of children in the UK and around the world.  All money raised will go to Save the Children.  Normal uniform should be worn apart from the blazer which will be replaced with the Christmas Jumper. By supporting this cause we will be helping to create a brighter future for children and we can make the world a better place in our festive sweaters!

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 25th November 2019

Congratulations

Congratulations to the ski team who were successful at the central England skiing race.

Georgia Blaikie gained first place and second fastest junior female racer with a time of 10:22 seconds.

Elena Blaikie was 1^st U14 and second fastest senior racer overall with a time of 11:66 seconds.

Mischa Lovatt was 3^rd out of 13 skiers

The following U14 girls, Elena, Mischa, and Georgia were 1^st and retain their trophy from last year.

Also, congratulation to Chris McCarthy who has been selected as captain for the U18 Golf County Team.

Sports Fixtures

 Wednesday 20^th November

Year 7 Sportshall athletics- Boys 7th place & Girls 2nd place

Thursday 21^st November

Year 8 Sportshall athletics- Boys 7th place & Girls 6th place.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 8th November 2019

Bonfire Night Celebration

The bonfire will be lit tonight at 6.30 pm with the firework display following at 6.45 pm. Food will be available to purchase from 6 pm. Tickets will be available to buy this evening priced at £5 per adult and £2 per child. Please bring your family and friends.

Congratulations to the following

Congratulations to Callum Thompson who was placed 7^th at the William Brookes Biathlon 2019. Callum gained a new personal best in the swimming!

Well done to Harriet Smith who won a bronze medal in the U15 800m freestyle at the midlands short course competition. Harriet knocked a massive 11.8 seconds off her personal best.

Hockey Fixtures

Wednesday 6^th November

1st hockey V Wrekin 1-5

U12 Denstone Tournament

U12 Hockey V Denstone A 0-3

U12 Hockey V Nottingham B 2-0

U12 Hockey V QUEG’s 2-2

Football Fixtures

Wednesday 6^th November

The U18 football team drew 1-1 with Walton.

Thursday 7^th November

Then U16 football team drew 2-2 with Blessed William Howard.

Hobbies Exhibition 2019 – Results

A number of exhibitions stalls: 106 and there were 130 participants. There was a diverse range of hobbies, some new interests being showcased and the quality of the exhibitions was really impressive.  As usual, it was a very difficult job for the judges to reach their decision

Well done to all runners who completed the district cross country championships. Thank you to staff and PE students for your help on the day.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 25th  OCTOBER 2019

Team Results

Senior Boys 1^st, Year 10/11 Boys 2^nd, Year 8/9 Boys 2^nd

Senior Girls 1^st, Year 10 /11 Girls 1^st, Year 8/9 Girls 2^nd, Year 7 Girls 1^st

Year 8/9 Girls

Nayan Kumar 1^st, Zoe Catton 2^nd

Senior Girls

Jess Lakin 1^st, Amy McGowen 2^nd, Kate Temperton 3^rd, Vicky Dennison 4^th

Tuesday 15^th October

U13 SGS V Tett College 10-0

Senior Boys

Emil Agell-Argiles 1^st, Eddie Kilminster 2^nd Ashley Sterland 3^rd.

All the above students gain selection to compete at the County Cross Country Championships in January (Representing the District Team) together with, Jake Weavell, Isla Williams, Alex Degg, Matthew Cutler, Luke Turnbull, Harriet Smith and Leah Dixon.

 Hockey

Wednesday 16^th October

U13 Denstone Tournament Champions!

U15 V Tett College 3-1

Tues 22^nd October

U12 hockey V Newcastle 1-2

U13 hockey V Newcastle 6-0

 Football

Wednesday 16^th October

The U18 Football Team lost 4-3 to John Taylor High School.

Rugby

Thursday 17^th October

The U12 Rugby team lost 10 tries to 7 against Tettenhall College.

Bonfire Night Celebration – Friday 8^th November

Please keep Friday 8^th November free in your diary. We are holding our Bonfire and Firework Evening after a very successful display last year. Once again it is a joint SPS and SGS venture. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30 pm with a firework display following at 6.45 pm. Food will be available to purchase from 6 pm. Tickets are available to buy from the school office. Please bring your family and friends.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 11th OCTOBER 2019

Football

Tuesday 8^th October

The U13 Football team lost 13-3 to Blessed William Howard

Wednesday 9^th October

The U18 Football team lost 3-1 to Brentwood.

Thursday 10^th October

The U14 Rugby team lost to Derby Grammar 47-36

Hockey

Wednesday 9^th October

1st Hockey v NULS: 1-2

 Congratulations to the U13 hockey team who won the Terra Nova Hockey Tournament on Wednesday. They won all 5 matches, Well done girls!

Charlotte Ashton, Elena Blaikie, Zoe Catton, Poppy Dixon, Lizzie Hammond, Nayan Kumar, Emma Seaton and Amber Smit -Team Captain.

Congratulations to Amber Smit who has gained selection to the U14 England Rounders Squad.

Bonfire Night Celebration

Following on from the success of last year’s event, we are holding a bonfire night and firework spectacular on Friday 8^th November. Hopefully, the weather will be kind this year. The fire will be lit at 6.15 pm and the fireworks will start at 6.45 pm. Food and drink will be available. Further details about tickets will be on next week’s newsletter.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 4th OCTOBER 2019

Hockey – Wednesday 25^th September

U18 reached the semi-finals of the Wrekin 7’s Hockey Tournament. They narrowly missed out on reaching the finals by losing on penalty flicks.

Hockey – Wednesday 2^nd  October

U12 Hockey V Terra Nova 2-0

U13 Hockey V Terra Nova 3-2

1st XI V Shrewsbury 2nd’s 11-1

Rugby – Tuesday 24^th September

Congratulations to the U15 Rugby Team. Stafford Grammar School beat Walton 45 points to 10. With tries from Ben Faulkner, Freddie Nakash, Ruben Cooner, Will Davies, Matt Cutler and Jack Warrilow (x2).

Congratulations to the U13 Rugby Team who beat Walton 45-24. Well Done!

Football – Wednesday 25^th September

The U18 Football Team are through to the third round of the National Cup after beating John Lyon 8-3.

Well Done!

Football Fixtures

Wednesday 27^th November

The U18 football team lost 2-1 against Alleynes.

Thursday 28^th November

The U15 football team won 6-2 against Wolgarston

Hockey Fixtures

Saturday 23^rd November

U12 V Nottingham High 1-4

U13 V Nottingham High 5-1

U15 V Nottingham High 2-4

Tuesday 26^th November

U12 V Wolverhampton Grammar 0-3

U13 V Wolverhampton Grammar 6-0

U15 ISA Hockey Midlands Tournament 3^rd Place

Wednesday 27^th November

1^st hockey V Wolverhampton Grammar 3-0

 Thursday 28^th November

U13 Midlands Hockey Tournament Champions!!!

 Christmas Jumper Day

 On Friday 13^th December we are inviting all pupils in both the Prep and senior school to take part in the Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.  We ae asking pupils to bring in a £1 donation to help transform the futures of children in the UK and around the world.  All money raised will go to Save the Children.  Normal uniform should be worn apart from the blazer which will be replaced with the Christmas Jumper. By supporting this cause we will be helping to create a brighter future for children and we can make the world a better place in our festive sweaters!

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019

Inter House Cross Country

If any  6^th from students who are not running and would like to volunteer to marshall, please see Mr Harwood.

Kit Return

Can all players from the 1^st team from Wednesday please return their socks immediately.

Hockey

Well done to the 1^st Hockey Team who won 6-0 against Nottingham.

Football

Congratulations to the U18 football team who beat Wolverhampton Grammar, 4-3 in the first round of the National Cup.

The following pupils have gained selection into the 1^st XI Football Team.

Emil Agell-Argiles, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin Briggs, George Davies, Ben Gardner, Daniel Gormley, Mathias Jones, Jacob Firth, Max Rowley, Joe Porter, Josh Singh, Huewlan Wright.

Class Photo’s

Your child will be bringing home their class photo this evening.  All orders are to be made direct to Tempest Photography.

New Parents Meet the Staff – Thu 26^th September

We would like to invite you to attend a meeting for all new parents of the school on Thursday 26^th September in the Sixth Form Centre at 7:00 pm.

Harvest Festival – Friday 27^th September.

This year we will be supporting the House of Bread which is a local charity based in Stafford. House of Bread is an organisation that offers home-cooked meals for vulnerable and homeless people in the Stafford area. This year House of Bread is running their project called “Quid on a lid” which will enable them to not only add much-needed tins to their food bank but also to help support the increasing range of services that they provide, so if we can go one step further and tape a pound coin to the top of one tin it will assist House of Bread in meeting their goals.

Donations could include:

Tinned food

Dried food

Toiletries (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, shower gel)

However, the House of Bread will welcome all donations

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2019

Congratulations

10/10 For Matthew Murray! Huge congratulations to Matthew who, after a remark in his Drama GCSE (taking it from a 7 to a 9!) has a full set of 10 Grade 9s in his GCSE examinations to go with an A in his Further Maths. Matthew is the first person at SGS to achieve this. Fantastic!

Well done to Callum Thompson, after dedicated training, Callum came 2^nd overall in the West Midlands Aquathlon series and has now been invited to regional development days.

Midlands ISA Swimming Gala – Thursday 3^rd October

The school has entered the Midlands ISA Swimming Gala on Thursday 3^rd October. This does clash with Prize Giving, however, the bus should arrive back at school for approximately 5 pm. Will swimmers please see Mr Harwood if you wish to be considered for selection.

Music

Congratulations to all of the pupils who achieved certificates for their examination during the summer term.

NOTICE BOARD – FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019

Welcome Back!

I hope you all have had a great summer, welcome back! The first week back has gone very well and the children seem to have adapted quickly to their new year groups and new timetables.

Cambridge University Chemistry Challenge

Congratulations to the following students who performed particularly in the lower sixth challenge in June.

Chole Patrick – Gold Award

Peter Owen – Silver Award

Takayuki Sakai – Silver Award

Football

Congratulations to Ruben Cooner who has been selected for the U15 County football squad.

Individual and Form Photographs – Tuesday 10^th September

All pupils will have an individual and form photograph taken next Tuesday. If you would like a family group to include a younger sibling from the prep, then it is the responsibility of the elder SGS sibling to collect the younger SPS sibling and to make their way to L1/L2 before the allocated time slot.

For all SGS siblings, you are to meet in L1/L2 as the time below.

Can children please be in winter school uniform on Tuesday. 

08:55am    Family photo for joint SGS/SPS siblings only

10:10 am   9T Form

10:20 am   10T Form

10:30am    10F Form

10:40am    7A Form

10:50am    7T Form

11:00am    7F Form

11:10am    8A Form

11:20am    8F Form

11:30am    8T Form

11:40am    9A Form

11:50am    9F Form

1200pm     10A Form

12:10pm    11A Form

12:20pm    11F Form

12:30pm    11T Form

12:40pm    All Lower 6^th Form

1:00pm      All Upper 6^th Form

1:20pm      Family photo for SGS siblings

Press release, 22nd August 2019

Excellent GCSE Results at Stafford Grammar School

97% 9 – 4 grades (including English and Mathematics)

51% of all grades achieved were grades 9 – 7.
7 out of the 42 students achieved all 9 – 7 grades.

Nayantika Chaudary and Darcie Morris both achieved 9 grade 9s and 1
grade 8.  Matthew Murray achieved 9 grade 9s and 1 grade 7.  Olivia Stocking achieved 8 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s.  Olivia Howdle achieved 7 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s and 1 grade 7. Amy McGeown achieved 6 grade 9s and 4 grade 8s. Shreiya Singh achieved 4 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s and 3 grade 7s.

Headmaster, Lee Thomas said:
“We are all immensely proud of our pupils’ achievements. I am delighted
that our focus on enabling the best in every pupil, and the consistent
hard work of pupils and teachers, has been rewarded with these fantastic
results. There will certainly be many smiling faces when pupils receive
their results! Our pupils will be able to move on to their A-level courses
with confidence and pride.”

Press release, 15th August 2019

Excellent A-level Results at Stafford Grammar School
100% A-level pass rate, again
65% A*- B grades

Stafford Grammar School students achieved an impressive 65% of all results at A*- B grades, which are vital for entry to many universities. The overall A-level A*- E pass rate was 100%, with almost 90% of students achieving all A*- C grades at A-level.

Amongst the highest achievers were Ella Lewis who achieved A* A* A and Ellenor Marshall and Jenny Kendall who achieved A A A.
These results will enable the vast majority of our students to move on to their first-choice university.

There were also some excellent results at AS level, with Chloe Patrick achieving 5 A grades, Matthew Garnett and Peter Owen achieving 4 A grades and Annabel Piper achieving 3 A grades. These excellent results certainly bode well for next year!

Headmaster, Lee Thomas said:
“These results are an excellent achievement.  The consistent hard work of the students, the commitment and dedication of all the staff, and the support of parents throughout the two years of A-levels has allowed our students to fulfil their academic and personal potential. I am incredibly proud of all of them. I wholeheartedly congratulate all of our A-level students and wish them every success in the future.”

Notice Board, 14th Jun 2019

School Sports Day – Friday 21^st June 2019

The annual school sports day will be held at Rowley Park Stadium on Friday 21^st June 2019. Pupils need to be at the stadium by 12:45 pm ready for it to start at 1 pm, it will be finished by 3:50 pm.

Periods 1 and half of period 2 will run as normal. Lunch will be from 11:30 – 12:15 pm.

Buses will collect pupils from outside the Sports Hall starting at 1200hrs and shuttle back and forward to Rowley Park until there is no one left to take.

Pupils will be available for pick up from Rowley park after the presentation has finished this will be approximately 3:50 pm. Pupils who catch the school bus home will be picked up at Rowley Park.

All parents are welcome to spectate. In the event of bad weather, parents should contact the school by 12 noon in case of cancellation.

Please note pupils should be picked up from Rowley Park NOT school.

SPS children, who go home by bus will depart SPS slightly earlier than normal. They will go via Rowley Park to collect SGS children from there. The drop off timings will remain the same.

Notice Board, 1st April 2019

Netball

Saturday 30^th March

Played against Nottingham High School

U12 Lost 32-4

U13 won 14-12

Wednesday 3^rd April 

The U15 netball team went to Stafford Manor High School to play in the 15/16 District Tournament. There were nine teams in total that were split into two groups. Games were quick lasting only 7 minutes.

SGS came second in their group and finished 5^th overall. 

Scores as follows: 

Weston Road 2-2

Walton U16 team lost 4-3

Walton B team won 7-0

Blessed William Howard won 4-0

St. Dominic’s won 6-3

U13 team travelled to Yarlet and won 14 – 4.

Player of the match – Jess Lucas

Girls Football

Thursday 4^th April 

The girls’ football team played at Stafford Town FC in awful conditions. However, this did not dampen their spirits.

OSSMA draw 0-0

2^nd game lost 1-0

Nether Stowe School won 2-0 with Milly Green making history with scoring the first goal followed by Olivia Cummings scoring the second.

The 2^nd game against Nether Stowe lost 2-1 however Sasha Donoghue set up Grace Whittall with a fabulous goal. Well done!

Chase Terrace lost 1-0

2^nd game lost 2-0.

Even though the girls were cold and a little wet they played really well considering that this was their first experience playing a 7-a-side game.

Boys Football

Wednesday 3^rd April

The 1st XI football team beat Lichfield 8-1

Rounders Club

There will be a Rounders Club every Thursday 4-5. Please sign up!

Young Enterprise

On Wednesday evening our two lower sixth Young Enterprise teams attended this year’s presentation and awards ceremony at World of Wedgwood.

This was the final stage of the competition with the teams having already participated in a trade fair, interview and submission of a detailed company report.

Both teams gave excellent presentations and were a credit to Stafford Grammar School. They behaved in an exemplary manner and were by far the best turns out teams. Mrs Hague-Jones attended the awards ceremony and was extremely proud of both teams and despite neither team winning the overall prize of reaching the West Midlands final she said that “they were all winners on the night”.

However, there was good news with the Classy Glass Company won the award for “Best Interview 2019”.

ECO-Group

Miss Lloyd is staring an eco-group. This will consist of an eco-committee who will generate ideas for improving the school environment and will work towards gaining the green flag award. The other group will do practical things like growing plants and building bee boxes.

If you are interested in either, please let Miss Lloyd know either by email or in person before the end of the term. Ideally, she needs a representative from each year group on the eco committee.

Notice Board, 14th Jun 2019

School Sports Day – Friday 21^st June 2019

The annual school sports day will be held at Rowley Park Stadium on Friday 21^st June 2019. Pupils need to be at the stadium by 1245hrs ready for it to start at 1 pm, it will be finished by 3:50 pm.

Periods 1 and half of period 2 will run as normal. Lunch will be from 11:30 – 12:15 pm.

Buses will collect pupils from outside the Sports Hall starting at 1200hrs and shuttle back and forward to Rowley Park until there is no one left to take.

Pupils will be available for pick up from Rowley park after the presentation has finished this will be approximately 3:50 pm. Pupils who catch the school bus home will be picked up at Rowley Park.

All parents are welcome to spectate. In the event of bad weather, parents should contact the school by 12 noon in case of cancellation.

Please note pupils should be picked up from Rowley Park NOT school.

SPS children, who go home by bus will depart SPS slightly earlier than normal. They will go via Rowley Park to collect SGS children from there. The drop off timings will remain the same.

Notice Board, 29th March 2019

Congratulations to the following students

Well done to Joe McCandless who made it into the U14 Staffordshire County gold squad and to Poppy Lankenau who also made it into the U15 Staffordshire Hockey Squad.

Well done to everyone that took part in the music festival. Several trophies were awarded, the most senior trophy went to Molly Baggott (Lions Youth Brass Award) and Josie Lamplough (City Stoke-on-Trent Amateur Operatic Society).

Football

Monday 25^th March

The U13 Football team lost 4-1 to Weston Road Academy

Tuesday 26^th March

The U12 Football team lost to Royal Wolverhampton 6-3

Hockey

Tuesday 26^th March 

U15 won 23-15 against St Dominics

Player of the match – Amy Johnson

U12 Hockey team

SGS V Shrewsbury                    5-0

SGS V Kings High                      0-2

SGS V oakham                           2-3

SGS V RGS Worcester              0-3

Thursday 28^th March 

Two teams were entered in the U13 district tournament at Penkridge Middle School.

Team 1 progressed to the semi-finals and played against Christ Church. It was a well-matched game with full time ending with a draw 2-2.

The game went to extra time with the first team to score, winning the match. Unfortunately, the girls lost however, it was a delightful game to watch.

There are still two more games to play on Saturday against Nottingham High School.

Maths Challenge

The annual Year 9 and 10 individual Maths Challenge was done just before half term.

Over a quarter of a million students took part and we are very pleased that the following students achieved certificates in recognition of their high scores.

Bronze Year 9: Charlotte Fullagar, Aryan Gupta, Freddie Nakash, Gurman Seehra, Nirvan Sircar

Bronze Year 10: Emily Lucas, Manako Sakai, Luke Turnbull, Tristian Van der Linden

Silver: Baha Baker, Siddhant Gupta, Ethan Holmes, Emilia Levitt.

In the top 7% in the country and awarded both gold certificate and best in Year 9 is Mo Baker whilst Cameron Strang is awarded 3 certificates for gold, best in Year 10 and best in school.

Junior Interhouse Baking Results 2019

There were 41 entries, many of a very high standard and showing great variety within the specifications.

Participation Points –   

Talbot – 19 entries – 3 points

Anson – 16 entries – 2 points

Fitzherbert – 6 entries – 1 point

Finalists (one point awarded per finalist)

Laura Adams 8T              Rufayda Elgizawy 8A                     Amelie Medford 7T

Alice Bradburn 8T           Ruby Goode 8T                                Addison Perry 8F

Amelia Checkley 7F       Verity Gray 8T                                   Thomas Pickstock 8A

Poppy Dixon 7A              Amelia Lecarpentier 7A                  Callum Thompson 7T

Talbot –  6 points           Anson – 4 points                             Fitzherbert –  2 points

Individual Places

First Place – Amelia Checkley 7F – 3 points

Second Place – Ruby Goode 8T – 2 points

Third Place – Addison Perry 8F – 1 point

Totals

Talbot:   3 + 6 + 2  =  11 points – 1^st place

Fitzherbert:  1 + 2 + 4 = 7 points – 2^nd place

Anson:   2 + 4 = 6 points – 3^rd place

Talbot wins Junior Baking 2019.

Notice Board, 15th March 2019

GCSE & AS Options

Dr Johnson has spoken to anybody he needs to in year 9 and year 11 regarding option choices. If he hasn’t spoken to you, please assume you have got your choices.

Netball

Wednesday 20^th March 

SGS U15 V Lichfield Cathedral School U16 team                           29-5

Player of the match – Amy Bailey

Thursday 21^st March 

The U12 District Tournament was at Penkridge Middle School. The team came second in their group, just missing out on the final based on goal difference.

Results as follows: 

SGS V Penkridge Middle School                                                         2-1

SGS V Christchurch                                                                              1-1

SGS V Weston Road                                                                             2-0

SGS V St Doms Brewood                                                                      4-0

SGS V Blessed William Howard                                                         3-0

SGS V Walton High School Team B                                                   7-0

Poppy Dixon scored 14

Emma Seaton scored 1

Amber Smit scored 4

Football

Monday 18^th March

The 1st XI Football team beat Walton in the District Cup 5-0.

Congratulations to the team that have now reached the Semi-final.

Tuesday 19^th March

The U12 football team lost to Brewood in the District Cup.

Wednesday 20^th March

The U17 Football team lost 2-1 to Lichfield Cathedral School.

Thursday 21^st March

The U13 Football team game was cancelled by Walton.

Notice Board, 15th March 2019

Stafford Grammar & Prep School Open Week: Wednesday 20^th – Friday 22^nd March

Stafford Prep Discovery Days: Tuesday 2^nd & Wednesday 3^rd April 19

 SGS/SPS Open Days 

Following on from previous years, we are holding Open Days from Wednesday 20^th to Friday 22^nd March 2019. The open days give an opportunity for parents to see Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Preparatory School in action on a real working day. There is no need to make an appointment; we look forward to welcoming visitors any time between 9 am and 11 am or 1 pm and 3 pm. All visitors should arrive at the main SGS school reception. There will be allocated parking on the main school car park and refreshments will be available. Visitors will be able to talk to staff, pupils, Mr Darley and myself, before being given guided group tours of the Grammar School, Sixth Form and the Preparatory School while normal lessons are taking place. We are very proud of what goes on in our school every day and we want to give visitors the opportunity to see us in action!

Please feel free to accompany friends or relatives who are considering schools for their children’s future, and encourage them to visit during the open days to discover what is on offer from Reception through to Sixth Form. To keep up to date with the latest school news and pupils’ achievements, follow @StaffordGrammar on Twitter and on Facebook.

Netball

Saturday 9th March

The following girls travelled to Queen Ethelburga’s College for the ISA Nationals.

Ellie Hooker (C)

Chloe Patrick

Anya Cooner

Imy Farnworth

Jess Adams

Becky Lawrence

Sian Gwyther

Leah Drury

Group game results: 

SGS won against Bedstone College                          17-0

SGS lost against Princethorpe                                   9-10

SGS lost against Queen Ethelburga’s College         12-0

SGS lost against Leighton School                              8-7

SGS won against Buckswood School                        11-7

Plate play off

SGS won against Buckswood School                        13-3

SGS won Bedstone College                                         14-2

SGS final position was 4th place.

Wednesday 13th March 

SGS 1st team V Nottingham                                         25-7

Thursday 14th March 

SGS U12 won against Walton                                     13-2

SGS U13 won against Walton                                                 13-0

The U14 attended the district tournament held at Stafford Manor High School and came 5^th out of 9 teams.

Results are:

Lost against Walton                                                       4-1

SGS V St Dominics                                                        3-3

SGS VBlessed William Howard                                  3-3

SGS won against Balfour                                             2-1

Saturday 9th March

The following girls travelled to Queen Ethelburga’s College for the ISA Nationals.

Ellie Hooker (C)

Chloe Patrick

Anya Cooner

Imy Farnworth

Jess Adams

Becky Lawrence

Sian Gwyther

Leah Drury

Group game results: 

SGS won against Bedstone College                          17-0

SGS lost against Princethorpe                                     9-10

SGS lost against Queen Ethelburga’s College         12-0

SGS lost against Leighton School                              8-7

SGS won against Buckswood School                        11-7

Plate playoff

SGS won against Buckswood School                        13-3

SGS won Bedstone College                                         14-2

SGS final position was 4th place.

Football

Monday 11^th March

The U15 football team lost 5-1 to King Edwards School

Tuesday 12^th & Wednesday 13^th March

U18 postponed

U13 postponed

Thursday 14^th March

The U14 football team lost 2-1 to Weston Road Academy

Congratulations to the following students that achieved all A grades and all 1 grades.

All A Grades

7A –  Charlotte Ashton, Elena Blaikie, Poppy Dixon, Amelia LeCarpentier, Scarlett Young

7F –  Laura Fenton

7T –  Callum Thompson

8F –  Matilda Blackburn, Olivia Cummings, Jessica Lucas, Mahal Priya,

8T –  Louis Glover,

10A – Adam Firth

10F –  Luke Turnbull, Ethan Holmes, Ben Talbot

All 1 Grades

L6A –  Lily Bekker, Myles English, Imogen Farnworth, Mollie Green, Madelene Nicholson, Chole Patrick, Ishwariya Raja, Takayuki Sakai

All 1 Grades

L6F –  Charlotte Harries, Adrian Jones, Zoe Lawton- Allen, Hannah Marsden, Joseph Porter

L6T –  Matthew Garnett, Gemma Lavelle, Annabel Piper

U6A –  Georgina Browning, Victoria Hamplett, Sam Higginson, Ellenor Marshall

U6F –  Nicole Dias, Amba Godwin – Bratt, Jennifer Kendall, Thomas Lakin, Ella Lewis, Hannah Percox

U6T George Edge, Jasmin Luo, Joe Marsh

Notice Board, 8th March 2019

Stafford Grammar & Prep School Open Week: Wednesday 20^th – Friday 22^nd March

Stafford Prep Discovery Days: Tuesday 2^nd & Wednesday 3^rd April 19 SGS/SPS Open Days 

Following on from previous years, we are holding Open Days from Wednesday 20^th to Friday 22^nd March 2019. The open days give an opportunity for parents to see Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Preparatory School in action on a real working day. There is no need to make an appointment; we look forward to welcoming visitors any time between 9 am and 11 am or 1 pm and 3 pm. All visitors should arrive at the main SGS school reception. There will be allocated parking on the main school car park and refreshments will be available. Visitors will be able to talk to staff, pupils, Mr Darley and myself, before being given guided group tours of the Grammar School, Sixth Form and the Preparatory School while normal lessons are taking place. We are very proud of what goes on in our school every day and we want to give visitors the opportunity to see us in action!

Please feel free to accompany friends or relatives who are considering schools for their children’s future, and encourage them to visit during the open days to discover what is on offer from Reception through to Sixth Form. To keep up to date with the latest school news and pupils’ achievements, follow @StaffordGrammar on Twitter and on Facebook.

Netball

Wednesday 6th March

The U18 team won 40-4 against Abbots Bromley

The U14 team won 22-8. Player of the match – Josie Lamplough

The District Netball tournaments were called off for the U15 and U16 team yesterday due to weather conditions.

Thursday 7th March 

The U12 Hockey team came 2^nd in the group in the Schools Hockey Championships and they are through to the next round on Tuesday 26th March at Cannock Hockey Club.

SGS won 9-0 against Wolverhampton Grammar School B team

SGS lost 3-1 against Wolverhampton Grammar School A team

SGS won 7-0 against St. Edwards

SGS won 10-0 against Newcastle

Well done to the following students:

Charlotte Ashton, Zoe Catton, Poppy Dixon, Laura Fenton, Liz Hammond, Eloise Nicholls, Emma Seaton, Amber Smit (C).

Well done to Karina Edwards 8T who has been presented with a diploma for an international singing completion and has now been invited to compete in Italy.

Football

Monday 4^th March

Well done to the U16 Football team who beat Tettenhall College 3-0.

Stafford Grammar Annual Musical

The musical takes place in L1/L2 on Wednesday 13^th, Thursday 14^th, and Friday 15^th March 2019, starting at 7.30pm in the main building. If you wish to purchase tickets, please bring the correct money, or a cheque made payable to ‘Stafford Grammar School’ to Mrs Sheridan, or Mrs Turner in the Main Office. Tickets cost £7 for adults and £5 for concessions. Please note tickets will only be issued with payment.

Friday Tickets are sold out!

 Online Payments

When making an online payment to school could you please ensure that you include your child’s full name and the reason for payment. This will greatly help the accounts department.

Notice Board, 1st March 2019

Stafford Grammar & Prep School Open Week: Wednesday 20^th – Friday 22^nd March Stafford Prep Discovery Days: Tuesday 2^nd & Wednesday 3^rd April 19  SGS/SPS Open Days  Following on from previous years, we are holding Open Days from Wednesday 20^th to Friday 22^nd March 2019. The open days give an opportunity for parents to see Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Preparatory School in action on a real working day. There is no need to make an appointment; we look forward to welcoming visitors any time between 9 am and 11 am or 1 pm and 3 pm. All visitors should arrive at the main SGS school reception. There will be allocated parking on the main school car park and refreshments will be available. Visitors will be able to talk to staff, pupils, Mr Darley and myself, before being given guided group tours of the Grammar School, Sixth Form and the Preparatory School while normal lessons are taking place. We are very proud of what goes on in our school every day and we want to give visitors the opportunity to see us in action! Please feel free to accompany friends or relatives who are considering schools for their children’s future, and encourage them to visit during the open days to discover what is on offer from Reception through to Sixth Form. To keep up to date with the latest school news and pupils’ achievements, follow @StaffordGrammar on Twitter and on Facebook. Netball Fixtures Wednesday 27th February A Team – Stafford Grammar School U12 V King Edward                             7-8 B Team – Stafford Grammar School U12 V King Edward                           11-2 Stafford Grammar School U14 V King Edward                                             23-7 1^st Team Stafford Grammar School V Denstone                                           18 – 14 Player of the match – Anya Cooner   2^nd Team Stafford Grammar School V Denstone                                          30-14 Player of the match – Leah Drury  Thursday 28^th February Stafford Grammar School U13 V Tettenhall College                                               14-11 Football Team Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for the 1^st XI Football team. Henry Atkinson, Benno Briggs, George Davies, Jacob Firth, Ben Gardner, Dan Gormley, Mat Jones, Tom Lakin, Joe Marsh, Josh Moody, Joe Porter, Josh Singh, Noah Stubbs Huewlan Wright. Football Fixtures Thursday 28^th February Stafford Grammar School U14 V Royal Wolverhampton School               3-1 Sunday 10^th March – Ski Club If any pupils in Year 8 and above that are interested in joining the Ski club please see Miss Martin in the Prep school. Stafford Grammar Annual Musical The musical takes place in L1/L2 on Wednesday 13^th, Thursday 14^th, and Friday 15^th March 2019, starting at 7.30pm in the main building. If you wish to purchase tickets, please bring the correct money, or a cheque made payable to ‘Stafford Grammar School’ to Mrs Sheridan, or Mrs Turner in the Main Office. Tickets cost £7 for adults and £5 for concessions. Please note tickets will only be issued with payment.

Notice Board, 15th February 2019

Stafford Grammar & Prep School Open Week: Wednesday 20^th – Friday 22^nd March

Stafford Prep Discovery Days: Tuesday 2^nd & Wednesday 3^rd April 19

Barn Bank Lane Please could we ask any parents who use Barn Bank Lane (opposite the school entrance) to drive carefully and be aware of other road users.  This lane is very narrow in places and there have been several accidents in the past. There have been a couple of complaints from local residents; they have been advised to take down number plates and report to the police. Netball U16 played against Tettenhall and lost 27-24 it was an extremely close game and quite competitive with one player from SGS fracturing a finger (Amy McGeown). Lydia Lewis was player of the match. U13 Team travelled down to Malvern St James for the ISA tournament. The team only just missed out onto progressing into the semi-finals by finishing 3rd in their group. The biggest win 12-2 against Birchfield School. Football Tuesday 12^th February The U14 football team lost to Walton 3-4   Wednesday 13^th February Well done to the 1^st XI football team who beat Denstone 3-1and to the U15’s who drew 2-2. Nick Messer scored both goals. Well done!

Notice Board, 8th February 2019

Netball Results Monday 4^th February Stafford Grammar School U13 V Lichfield Cathedral School                  15-6 Player of the match – Priya Mahal Wednesday 6^th February Stafford Grammar School V Newcastle Under-Lyme School (NUL School won both matches) 1^st team lost – 38-19 Player of the match – Kate Temperton 2^nd team lost – 18-11 Thursday 7^th February Stafford Grammar School U15 V – Lichfield Cathedral School               19-7 Player of the match – Lucy Sheldon Cross Country Well done to all runners who took part in the Midlands ISA X-Country. A special mention to Tom Brownsill who was placed 5^th and now representing the Midlands team at the National Championships.

Notice Board, 1st February 2019

Netball Results Saturday 26^th February The Newcastle Under-Lyme School brought two Netball teams to play at home. SGS U12 Lost 37- 4 Player of the match – Eloise Nichols SGS U13 Lost 48-3 Player of the match – Jess Lucas Tuesday 29th January – U14 ISA Netball Tournament The team lost to Malvern St. James in the final 8-5. Well done to the following girls: Jaimee Caddick, Leah Dixon, Francesca Fitton, Charlotte Fullagar, Katies Jones, Josie Lamplough, Olivia Nicholson, Lana Paterson, Sydney Stevens. SGS U12 Netball played against St. Dominics and won 22-1 Player of the match – Poppy Dixon Wednesday 30th January  The 1^st team won 22-15 against WGS – Player of the match – Becky Lawrence The 2^nd team won – 27 – 13 against WGS – Player of the match – Freya Johnson Football Tuesday 29^th January U16 and the U14 took part in the ISA National 6 a side Football Finals. The U14’s finished 5th overall. The U16 won the title and are now U16 National ISA 6 a side champions! It took place at Nottingham University where 23 teams battled it out for the title. Our results were as follows: Stafford Grammar School V Stanborough School   0-0 Stafford Grammar School V Bishop Challoner         3-2 Stafford Grammar School V Brendon School           1-0 Stafford Grammar School V Finborough School      1-0 Stafford Grammar School V Sancton Wood              1-0 Semi-Final:  Stafford Grammar School V Queen Ethelburgas (York)      1-0 Final:  Stafford Grammar School V Dixie Grammar                          2-0 The following boys have made Stafford Grammar School history by being the first football team to win a National ISA competition. Well done to the following students! Emil Agell-Argiles, Benno Briggs (C), Dan Gormley, Eddie Kilminster, Chris McCarthy, Harry Tooth, Huewlan Wright. Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize The last term, once again the Science department were invited to help judge the prestigious ‘Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize’, awarded to the writer of the year’s best science book for children under the age of 14. Five pupils from Years 7 and 8 volunteered to read and review the shortlisted books in six weeks, scoring each one out of 20 in a range of categories. The Royal society combined our scores with those of the other review teams around the country, and just before Christmas announced that this year’s winners of the £10,000 prize are Gianni Sarcone and Marie-Jo Waeber for their book Optical Illusions. The review team were: Zoe Catton, Ellen Farmer, Joe Fields, Ella Firth, Amelie Medford. Joe Fields managed to review five out of six books and is awarded a copy of the winning book in recognition of this feat. All the shortlisted books are available to borrow from the Science department. The Royal Society and Mr Beauchamp would like to thank the whole team for their hard work and enthusiasm. Procedure in case of snow If there is heavy snow the school will make every effort to remain open. In the very unlikely event of closure, a message will be posted on Twitter and the website to that effect.  If minibuses are unable to access particular routes then those families will be contacted directly by the driver.  Parents should use their own discretion as to whether it is safe to travel. Likewise, children at school can be collected at any point during the school day if conditions deteriorate.

Notice Board, 25th January 2019

Netball Monday 21st January SGS U13 won 13-8 against Abbots Bromley Player of the match: Jess Lucas SGS U14 won 30-1 against Abbots Bromley Player of the match: Leah Dixon Wednesday 23rd January  SGS 1st team won 31-3 against Abbotsholme Player of the match: Ellie Hooker SGS 2nd team won 29-1 against Abbotsholme Player of the match: Kate Temperton Football  Thu 23^rd January Well done to the 1st XI football team who put in a real squad effort winning 8-0 against Tettenhall College.  Cricket County Tie During Wednesday’s assembly Nayan Kumar (7F) was presented the Cricket County Tie. Well done! Maths Badges Awards Well done to the following Sixth Form students that have volunteered to support and help with Maths clinic on Wednesday mornings and Friday lunchtimes. They have been awarded badges for their hard work, dedication and commitment to helping the younger students. Emma Benson, Georgia Brownsill, Myles English, Jacob Firth, Matt Garnett, Adrian JonesMilenka Manford, Finn Nicholl, Peter Owen, Chloe Patrick, Takayuki Sakai, Robbie Strang. Also, a massive well done! to Mollie Green, Isha Raja and Ben Gardner, whilst not studying AS level Maths, they are still helping younger students with their Maths on a weekly basis and are also to be awarded badges. .

Notice Board, 18th January 2019

The Great Egg Race Results 2018 Year 7 Best Built Machine –     The lean Green Meme Machine – 10 Points Charlie Dyble, Jake Parker – Anson                                               Fitzherbert 1^st Place – The Summit – 46 Points                                               Ollie Jones, Daniel Tarr, Sam Holl  Result                               Fitzherbert – 83       Anson – 52   Talbot – 1  Year 8 Best Built Machine –     Luigi Mobile – 10 Points Ben Hyde, Roman Gillies-Morgan, Segun Ajumobi – Anson                                               Talbot 1^st Place – The Ginger Mobile – 31 Points                                               Louis Glover, Oscar & Rory Sandy  Result                               Talbot – 32   Anson – 15   Fitzherbert – 1 Year 9 Best Built Machine –     The Croc-Kart – 10 Points Mo Barker, Aryan Gupta – Anson                                               Talbot 1^st Place – The Croc-Kart – 31 Points                                               Mo Barker, Aryan Gupta Result                               Talbot – 41   Anson – 22   Fitzherbert – 0 Overall Results Anson – 89 Points          Fitzherbert – 84 Points        Talbot –74 Points Netball Fixtures  Saturday 12^th January Three Netball teams travelled to Wolverhampton Grammar School. SGS U12 lost 22 – 1. Zoe Catton scored the only goal. Nayan Kumar received player of the match. SGS U13 lost 31- 6. Grace Mensing received player of the match. Jess Lucas and Constance Whorton scored in the game. SGS U15 lost 32 – 2 but were playing the strongest WGS team alongside our U15 team containing a mixture of age groups. Laura Adams received player of the match. Wednesday 16^th January SGS won 33- 26 against King Edward Lichfield 1st Team. Becky Lawrence received player of the match. SGS lost 32 – 26 against King Edward Lichfield 2nd Team. Ella Lewis received player of the match. Reminder: Netball training on Monday 4 – 5pm – 1^st Team and Sixth Formers on a Monday night.  Years 7 – 11 training on Thursday 4 – 5 pm. Please make sure you sign your name on the register prior to the session on the PE notice board, especially all Sixth Formers. All sessions are inside. Any queries please contact Miss Beckett. Congratulations to Zoe Catton who has been selected for the Shropshire cricket Development Squad and Staffordshire Hockey. Also, Lizzie Hammond who has been selected for the Staffordshire Hockey Team. Boys Rugby Monday 14^th January SGS U14 Rugby team lost 48 – 14 in the Staffordshire county cup against Queen Mary’s Grammar. Tuesday 15^th January SGS U12 Football team lost 4 – 2 against Tettenhall College. Congratulations to Ross Williams who has been selected to play for the U15 Shropshire County Rugby Team and Louis Law who has been selected to replace the Staffordshire U13 Hockey Team. Well done!

Notice Board, 11th January 2019

End of Term Grades Congratulations to the following students for achieving all A and 1 Grades. All A Grades 7A – Elena Blaikie, Archie Kilminster, Amelia LeCarpentier, Riya Neelapala 7F – Laura Fenton, Elizabeth Hammond 7T – Ella Farrell, Ella Firth, Louis Sandy, Charlotte Sayers 8F – Hannah George, Matthew Gommersall, Jessica Lucas, Priya Mahal, Grace Mensing 8T – Laura Adams, Emily Evans, Verity Gray, Joseph Nakash, Ellaiyna Sherrard 10A – James Deane, Adam Firth, Ebony Seed, Jess Twigg 10F – Emilia Levitt, Arjun Mahal, Manako Sakai, Luke Turnbull 10T – Alice Chandler, Ethan Holmes, Ben Talbot 11A – Molly Baggott Jessica Lakin, Darcie Morris, Matthew Murray 11F – John Beauchamp, Amy McGeown, Nayantika Chaudary All 1 Grades U6A – Georgina Browning, Victoria Hamplett, Ellenor Marshall U6F – Nicole Dias, Jennifer Kendall, Thomas Lakin, Ella Lewis, Hannah Percox, Amalia Phillips, Olivia Smith U6T – George Edge, Christopher Greaves, Jasmin Luo, Katelyn Randle Boys Football Thursday 10th January Well done to the U13 Football team who beat Tettenhall College yesterday 4-0. Goals scored by Archie Kilminster, Tamuka Matawa, Joe Turnbull (x2) Football Club for years 7-10 starts Thursday 17^th January 2019.  Netball Wednesday 9^th January The three Netball teams were playing against Wrekin College on Wednesday. Their team was a very strong side. U12 lost 15-7 – Poppy Dixon got player of the match U13 lost 49-1 – Priya Mahal got player of the match. U14 lost 25-6

Notice Board, 14th December  2018

Adults entering school buildings without making an appointment and signing in at Reception

For safeguarding and security reasons it is very important that parents and other adults do not enter school buildings without having first signed in at the school reception or the school office. Should parents need to enter the buildings, it will be for an arranged meeting with a member of staff and that member of staff will meet and accompany the parents. If parents wish to speak with teachers, prior appointments must be made. Parents can email or telephone school or visit the school reception or the school office to request appointments with teaching staff. It is not appropriate for parents to enter school buildings with the intention of speaking to teachers without a prior appointment when dropping off or collecting their children. At special events such as concerts and parents evenings, etc., visiting adults will not be required to sign in.

Signing up for Hockey

Don’t forget to sign up for Hockey Monday 10th and Monday 17th December. On Monday 17th December wear a Christmas jumper and a Santa’s hat for the last hockey training session of the year.

SGS Carol Service – Friday 21st December

The school term finishes at the end of the SGS Carol Service at St Mary’s in Stafford on Friday 21st December at 12 noon. Children should be collected by parents outside the church unless they are going home on school buses which will depart from St Mary’s immediately after the service.

Maths Competition

The following four members of Sixth Form took part in a recent Maths competition, unfortunately they did not go through to the final in London but they represented the school well at the event. Well Done! Myles English, Amber Godwin – Bratt, Freddie Joustra, Chloe Patrick

Maths Challenge

In November all the following students studying AS or A level Maths took part in the senior Math Challenge. We are pleased to be able to award Bronze Certificates to: Jacob Firth, Matt Garnett, Adrian Jones, Freddie Joustra (who also received a certificate for “Best in the Year”), Jake McKnight, Finn Nicholl, Peter Owen, Chloe Patrick (awarded a silver certificate for “Best in the Year” and “Best in School”), Robbie Strang.

Football

Wednesday 12th December The 1st XI lost 5-0 against Repton in the first round of the county cup today.

1st Team Hockey

James Bradburn and Nick Messer played their first Hockey Fixture this year. in our first Mixed game. The 1st team won 5-1 again Dixie Grammar. James Bradburn scored for the first time, again making history. The following Girls scored 1 goal each.  Imogen Farnworth, Alex Hammond, Tori Hamplett, Maddie Nicholson. Well done!

Music

A National Tie was awarded to Karina Edwards (8T) who has been selected for the National children’s Choir of Great Britain.

Grade 5 Music Theory

The following have achieved their Grade 5 theory. Oliver Patrick Cameron Strang Tristan Van der Linden Cameron scored an amazing 99% in his examination

Notice Board, 7th December  2018

Lost Property

We are having a large quantity of unidentified clothing in lost property. Please visit Mr Malone in the Library if you have lost any uniform or items.

Uniform

We have a supply of SGS navy beanie hats available at £5 each and navy sports base layers for £10. These Items are ideal for this winter weather. Please see Mr Malone in the Library. Any items bought will be invoiced.

Bonfire Night Friday 14th December

The fire will be lit at 5 p.m. followed by fireworks at 5:15 p.m. Food and refreshments are available. Ticket can be sold at the main office SGS.

Rugby Fixtures

Monday 3rd December Congratulations to the U13 Rugby team who drew against Lichfield, 7 tries each. The boys put in a spirited second half performance after being 5-2 down at half time. Both teams played extremely well. Wednesday 5th December The 1st XV Rugby team lost to Queen Mary’s Grammar 7-5 in the cup quarter final.

Hockey Fixtures

Monday 3rd December The U14 SGS v Lichfield Cathedral School won 15-0. They played 9 aside which consisted of four year 7’s and five year 9’s. Well done to the following for scoring. Amber Smit Scored 8 Zoe Catton scored 6 Eloise Nichols scored her first goal. The U13 SGS lost 5-0 to Lichfield Cathedral School. On Thursday 6th December, The U14 team won 15-0 against Lichfield Cathedral School. Well Done! Hockey Cancelled Tuesday 11th December The Hockey fixture on Tuesday 11th December has been cancelled due to not having enough players.

Signing up for Hockey

Don’t forget to sign up for Hockey Monday 10th and Monday 17th December. On Monday 17th December wear a Christmas jumper and a Santa’s hat for the last hockey training session of the year.

SGS Carol Service – Friday 21st December

The school term finishes at the end of the SGS Carol Service at St Mary’s in Stafford on Friday 21st December at 12 noon. Children should be collected by parents outside the church unless they are going home on school buses which will depart from St Mary’s immediately after the service.

National Music Tie

A National Music Tie was presented to Francesca Fitton (9T) who is now a member of the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain. Well done Francesca!

Notice Board, 30th November  2018

Girls Hockey Fixtures

Monday 19th November The 1st Hockey team played in the Midlands Cup, at Rugby Sports Centre. The team progressed through to the semi-finals and lost on penalties 4-1. Saturday 24 th November Fixtures played against Nottingham High School, U12 won 2-0 (Laura Fenton scored her first goal for the team and Zoe Catton scored). U13 lost 7-1 (Constance Whorton scored). U15 won 2-0 (Manako Sakai scored both goals). A special mention to Annapurna Rai and Harriet Clarke who played really well in defence. Monday 26th November The girls topped their group in the ISA Hockey tournament at Cannock Chase. vs Tettenhall College won 1-0 vs Highclare won 1-0 vs Twycross 2-1 won The team progressed to the Semi-finals vs Malvern St. James but lost 2-0 They won against Twycross 2-1 taking 3rd Place Wednesday 28th November The U14 team played their first 11-a-side match of the season against Tettenhall College. The final score was a creditable 0-0 draw. The 1st team also played and won 7-0 against Wolverhampton Grammar School.

Boys Football

Tuesday 27th November The U12 Football team lost 7-0 to Walton.

Boys Rugby

Wednesday 28th November The 1st XV Rugby team lost 53 -3 against Wrekin College.

Notice Board, 23rd November  2018

Hobbies Exhibition 2018 – Results

Number of exhibitions stalls: 94 and there were 124 participants (Fantastic!!) There was a diverse range of hobbies, some new interests being showcased and the quality of the exhibitions was really impressive. Year 7: Winner: Elena Blaikie (Anson) – Skiing 2nd: Ellen Farmer (Talbot) – Dance 3rd: Nayan Kumar (Fitzherbert) – Mechanics and Stargazing Year 8: Winner: Rufayda Elgizawy (Anson) – Art 2nd: Addison Perry (Fitzherbert) – History of the Camper Van Joint 3rd: Joe McCandless (Talbot) – History of Liverpool FC Karina Edwards and Constance Wharton (Talbot) Designing Year 9: Winner: Mathilda Hughes and Charlotte Fullagar (Fitzherbert) – Sweet Treats and Savoury Treats 2nd: James Cox (Anson) – Music 3rd: Freddie Nakash (Talbot) – Napoleonic Figures This year points were awarded as follows:- 1 point for each exhibition 2 points for third place 3 points for second place 4 points for first place Overall Winner: First place Anson 44 points Second place: Talbot 41 points Third Place Fitzherbert 38 points Mrs Stace would like to thank all the competitors and the judges who had an incredibly difficult job to do. A big thank you also, to Mr Swift’s team for setting up the Hall.

Maths Olympiad

Congratulations go to Emma Benson, Becky Lawrence & Chloe Patrick for taking part in the Math Olympiad. Emma & Becky both did well and are awarded certificates, whilst Chloe managed to achieve a mark in the top 300 girls nationally & is awarded a certificate if distinction. Well Done!

Christmas Bonfire & Fireworks Evening – Friday 14th December

We are holding this event after the Prep Christmas Fair on Friday 14th December. The bonfire will be lit at 5pm and fireworks will commence at 5.15pm. Tickets are still available to buy priced at £5 per adult and £2 per child. Should you not be able to join us, you are welcome to have a refund for your tickets.

Notice Board, 16th November  2018

Student Grades

Congratulations to the following pupils for achieving Grade A and Grade 1 Results.

Rugby

Wednesday 14th November Congratulations to the 1st XV rugby team who beat Denstone College Crusaders 24-7. That’s four wins in a row.

Hockey

Tuesday 13th November SGS lost 5-0 against Newcastle Under-Lyme School. Wednesday 14th November SGS won 2-0 against Denstone 1st team.

Indoor athletics event at Blessed William Howard

Wednesday 14th November. Y7 Girls: 1st Christ Church Academy 306 pts 2nd King Edward VI 263 3rd Stafford Grammar School 260 Y7 Boys 1st Blessed William Howard 293 2nd Walton Priory 286 3rd Walton High 257 4th Christ Church Academy 254 5th Stafford Grammar School 237

Fortnite

We have received more worrying information this week about the game Fortnite. Between September and October of this year there were over 53,000 reported scams mostly preying on the vulnerability of children when they are searching for V-Bucks. If your child does play this game (a reminder that the rating for this game is 12 because of gore and violence) then do please read the article (link below) and talk to your children. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/fortnite-scams-free-v-bucks-epic-games-youtube-zerofox-cyber-crime-a8612361.html

Notice Board, 9th November  2018

Rugby

Wednesday 7th November 1st XV Rugby team beat Walton 17-5 U15 Rugby team lost to Wrekin 40-0 Thursday 8th November. U13 Rugby team beat Derby Grammar 13 tries to 3. Friday 9th November. U12 Rugby played against Derby today in their first ever game.

Hockey

Monday 5th November Stafford Grammar School U14 had their first game and won 13-0 against Abotts Bromley. The U13 also won 9-0 against Abotts Bromley. Well done to the following that scored; U14 – Francesca Fitton – 4, Josie Lampolough – 5, Olivia Nicholson – 4 U13 – Laura Adams – 2, Zoe Catton – 4, Constance Whorton – 3 Wednesday 7th November The U12 had a tournament held at Denstone College. They all played extremely well despite the awful rain. SGS Vs Abbotsholme 0-0 SGS Vs Terra Nova 1-0 (with Zoe Catton scoring) They got through to the quarterfinals but lost 1-0 against Denstone A team in the last 10 seconds of the game.

Notice Board, 26th October  2018

Football

Congratulations to Matt Cutler who has gained selection to the U14 County Football Team.

Hockey

Tuesday 23rd October U12/13 Won 9-0 against Chase Grammar. Laura Adams scored 2 Zoe Catton score 4 Amber Smit scored 3 Wednesday 24th October Today the U15 won 7-1 against Chase Grammar. Jess Twigg scored 3 Amy bailey 2 Emily 1 Manako 1

Cross Country

Congratulations to Nayan Kumar, George Davies and George Brownsill who are all district cross country championships in their respective age groups! They qualify for the district team to complete at the County Championships in January along with: Tom Brownsill, Matt Cutler, Poppy Dixon, Sian Gwyther, Charlotte Harries, Tom Lakin, Kieran McCarthy, Joe Marsh, laura Rasdell, Josh Singh, Harriet Smith, Ashley Sterland, Niamh Sutton, Luke Turnbull. Well done to all runners!

Team Results

Year 7 Girls – SGS 3rd Place 116 Year 7 Boys – SGS 2nd Place 89 Year 8/9 Girls – SGS 2nd Place 157 Year 8/9 Boys – SGS 2nd place 126 Year 10/11 Boys – SGS 2nd Place 32 Year 12/13 Boys – SGS 1st Place 10

International Space Challenge

The Language Department are pleased to announce the GCSE French and German teams won first and second prize in the International space challenge at Cosford. The teams had to design a specification for a space hotel and give a marketing presentation in the target language in front of RAF linguists & space engineers. The German team were the overall winners and achieved 10/10 for engineering and the French team came a close second managing to speak for the longest for their French presentation. Congratulations to: Francis Chandler Affan Hagues Nitin Kumar Abinav Mayura Matthew Murray Tristian Van Der Linden Baha Baker Heddus Beauchamp Nayantika Chaudry Ethan Holmes Olivia Howdle Laura Rasdell

Notice Board, 19th October  2018

Rugby Wednesday 17^th October Well done to the 1^st XV Rugby Team who put in a very mature display in the Staffordshire Plate competition winning 14-0 against Walsall Academy. Thursday 18^th October The U13 Rugby Team beat Tettenhall College 45-20, special mention to Oscar Sandy for scoring 4 tries! There will be Rugby club for Year 7 & 8 only on Monday, 4 – 5 pm. Hockey Tuesday 16th October The U12 won 16 -1 against King Edwards Lichfield, Amber Smit scored 13 and Zoe Catton scored 3. Well done!  U13 lost 5 – 4 against King Edward Lichfield. Olivia Cummings scored 1, Grace Mensing scored 2, Zoe Catton scored 1. Wednesday 17th October The first team won 5-1 against Denstone The U13 team came 4th overall in the tournament at Denstone. All the girls worked extremely hard in the playoff game for 3rd place. At full time it was 0-0. It went to penalties and lost 3 – 2 against St Edwards.  Year 7 & 8 Science Book Reviewers Review booklets must be returned on Monday for your votes to count. Youth Debate Training Can the year 10 students that are involved with the Youth Debate Training please register in L6 on Monday 22^nd October between 08:55 0920 hrs. Lost Property Five Lost PE bags were found various places around the school. If any pupils have lost a PE bag then please report to Mr Malone.                                                                               

Notice Board, 8th October  2018

Boys Football WC 24^th September Tuesday – U13 Football lost 8-0 to Oldfields in the County Cup Wednesday – 1st XV Rugby team beat Derby Grammar 25-17 Thursday – U14 ISA Football – The U14 are now Midlands Champions Rugby WC 1^st October The U15 rugby team (Tuesday) beat Derby Grammar 36-24 in a very entertaining game. Boys Football WC 8^th October Tuesday – The U14 Football team lost in the county cup against Paulet 4-1. Wednesday – The U15 Rugby team beat Tettenhall College 47-14. Girls Hockey WC 1^st October The U12 hockey team won 6-0, well done to Amber Smitt who scored 5 and Lizzie Hammond who scored 1. The U13 lost 5-1 against Terra Nova. The first team played against King Edwards Lichfield (A) the match ended 2-2 with 10 players. Girls Hockey WC 8^th October The U15 hockey team v Denstone were down 6-0 by halftime. Then in the second half they played their B team and scored 1. Final score 6-1. All the girls played extremely well considering how hot it was and limited subs. U13  SGS v Tettenhall College scored  4-4. In-House Cross Country – Seniors Anson

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 Intermediate Anson

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Notice Board, 28th September  2018

Football Congratulations to the U14 Football Team who won the ISA Midland U14 Championships held at Dixie Grammar School. The tournament followed a league format. SGS v Tettenhall won 2-0 SGS v Highclare won 5-0 SGS v Chase Grammar School lost 2-1 SGS v Dixie Grammar School won 3-0 Winners on 9 points! Rugby Congratulations to the 1^st XV Rugby Team who beat Derby Grammar School 25-17 Hockey Well done to the 1^st VII Hockey Team who were runners-up at the Wrekin Tournament on Tuesday against Elmsmere which went to penalty flicks! Well done to Year 7 Girls who won their first Hockey game 7-1 against Wolverhampton Grammar School. A fantastic start to the season! Prize Giving Can all pupils who have received an award for Prize Giving please return your books into the main office by Monday 1^st October 2018.

Notice Board, 21st  September  2018

Stafford Rugby Club – Girls’ Training If any Girls from Year 7 – 10  are interested in playing Rugby there is a coaching session at Stafford Rugby Club this Tuesday 25^th September 2018, at 4pm – 5:30pm. Cross Country Marshalls Miss Martin requires Cross Country Marshalls for next Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th September at 4pm – 5:15pm. If any student wishes to volunteer please see Mr Harwood Immediately. Fixtures Well done to the Hockey first team who beat Shrewsbury School second team 8-0 last week and Abbotsholme 5-1 on Wednesday. The 1st XV rugby team lost in a friendly 14-5 against Tettenhall in a very physical game on Wednesday. The U14 ISA football has been postponed until the 27th of September due to the weather. Whole School Photograph – Tuesday 25th September Please could all students come into school wearing winter school uniform on Tuesday next week for the combined SPS/SGS school photograph.

Notice Board, 14th September  2018

Awards Nayan Kumar (7F) has been awarded the Coaches Swimmer of the Year award in the Junior category. She is part of the Apex Swimming Club in Stafford the award is in recognition of her efforts, her determination and positive attitude towards training. Form of the Year 2017-18 The Form of the Year Award has been awarded to the form with the most house points and least behaviour points. 3^rd Place – 9T 2^nd Place – 9A 1^st Place – 7F There will a certificate and prize to follow. PE Changing Rooms No bags are to be left in the PE changing rooms in between lessons or overnight. Any bags found will be confiscated and detentions will be issued. Please use bag racks to store your bags. County Netball Well done to Elena Blaikie (7A) who was granted selection to the U12 County Netball squad. U16 Football Midlands Championship Well done to the U16 Football Team who beat Dixi Grammar School in the final, 1-0 to win the ISA Midland tournament. Emil Agell-Argiles, Baha Baker, Benno Briggs, Tom Brownsill, Dan Gormley, Edward Kilminster, Christopher McCarthy, Joshua Myles, Bruno Smith, Harry Tooth, Luke Turnbull, Huewlan Wright. Astronomy Club If any new pupils (Year 9 and above) that are interested in Astronomy, come along and join the Astronomy club. It’s every Monday at 12:15 pm in S8. Science Club Science Club will be on for Years 7 & 8 every Wednesday at 12:30 pm in S1. You are welcome to drop in and find out what exciting things we have planned for this year. Geography Film Club If any pupils from year 7,8 & 9 are interested in watching a Geography movie over the lunchtime period then come along. It will be held on Mondays in L6 at 12:15pm– 12:55 pm, bring your lunch along. Harvest Festival –Friday, September 28^th This year we shall once again be supporting House of Bread which is a local charity based in Stafford. House of Bread is an organisation that offers home-cooked meals for vulnerable and homeless people in the Stafford area. As with last year, House of Bread are running a project called “Quid on a lid” which will enable them to not only add much-needed tins to their food bank but also to help support the increasing range of services that they provide, so if we can go one step further and tape a pound coin to the top of one tin it will assist House of Bread in meeting their goals. (N.B. if you donate more than one tin, a pound coin taped to just one tin is all that we request). All donations need to be handed in to Mrs Hague-Jones by Thursday 27^th September.

Notice Board, 7th September  2018

Maths Challenge Just before the summer break, 3 pupils were invited to take part in a follow-on round called the “Junior Kangaroo” after they did exceptionally well in the Junior Maths Challenge. The Certificate and “Prizes” came through during the holidays. Mohamed Baker excelled again and was in the top 25% to achieve a Certificate of Merit. Louis Glover and Joe McCandless also took part and received a Certificate for being one of just 7,400 pupils nationally to take part. Well Done! County Tie Congratulations to Poppy Dixon who has been selected for the U12 equestrian squad! She is also playing County Netball and has trials for this season in a few weeks. Good luck, Poppy! Presentation of Certificates in Assembly Friday 7^th September Towards the end of the last term, a plant sale was held in aid of the West Midlands Air Ambulance charity. Four members of Year 7 (now Year 8) worked tirelessly over many weeks, growing and tending cutting and plants, then helping to publicise, organise and run the sale itself. The sale was a huge success and a total of £274.45 was raised. Many thanks to everyone who donated or bought a plant. Particular thanks and congratulations to: Laura Adams, Joe Fields, Ruby Goode, Charlotte Temperton.

STAFFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL A-LEVEL PRESS RELEASE

100% pass rate, again, 73% A*-B grades An extremely impressive 73% (69% last year) of all results were at A*-B grades which are vital for entry to many universities. The overall A-level A-E pass te was 100%.  No less than 13 of the 52 candidates achieved all A* and A grades.  Claudia Ballinger and Meera Mahesh achieved A*A*A*, Max Darlington and Tom Horstink achieved A*A* A.  These results will enable the vast majority of our students to move on to their first choice university.  Everybody associated with Stafford Grammar School is proud of the achievements of all of our students. In many cases the real success stories are where potential D and E grades are turned into B grades through sustained hard work and excellent teaching.  We would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved in enabling our students to achieve their potential.

Live streaming: responding to the risks

The link below is to a very useful article explaining how parents need to be on their guard regrading live streaming. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/live-streaming-responding-to-the-risks/

Notice Board, 22nd June  2018

Just before school exams all students from Year 8 and some students from Year 7 took part in the Junior Maths Challenge. There have been some excellent results, with two Year 7 students and one Year 8 student being selected to take part in the follow-on round. Students awarded Bronze Certificates are: Abigail Baggott, Liam Buckley, Matthew Cutler, Hannah George Matthew Gommersall, Verity Gray, Aryan Gupta, Alice Higginson, Soraya Miller, Maani Munir, Ben Nicholls, Lana Paterson, Addison Perry, Sydney Stevens, Mackenzie Tart, Raza Rizvi. Students awarded Silver Certificates are: Matilda Blackburn, Alex Degg, Charlotte Fullagar, Tom Green, Mathilda Hughes, Freddie Nakash, Harry Zoeftig. Students awarded Gold Certificates and in the top 5% of the country are: Year 7       Louis Glover (who also came 3^rd in school overall)                    Joe McCandless (who was best in year 7 and 2^nd overall in school) Year 8       Mo Baker (who also achieved best in school)                      Maaz Malek Louis, Joes and Mo were the students who were also selected to take part in the ‘next level’ of the competition which is an excellent achievement. PE Fixtures – Girls Rounders Monday 18^th June 2018 SGS U12&13 District Rounders Tournament: Champions!! Wednesday 20^th June 2018 SGS U14 V Denstone College                                                                         16.5-16 Wednesday 20^th June 2018 SGS U15  V Denstone College                                                                        12.5-12

Notice Board, 11th June  2018

Fixtures

Girls Rounders

Wednesday 6th June: U12 SGS V Denstone College                                          17-9

Thursday 7th June: U14 SGS V Lichfield Cathedral School                             11.5-4.5

Thursday 7th June: U15 SGS V Lichfield Cathedral School                             16-3

Boys Cricket

 Thursday 7^th June, U15 SGS V Lichfield                                                             196 – 86 in reply.

Sports Day – Friday 22^nd June 2018

The annual school sports day will be held at Rowley Park Stadium Friday 22^nd June 2018.

Buses will collect pupils from outside the sports hall starting at 12 p.m. The Sports day will commence at 1 p.m. and finish at 3.50 p.m. Lunch will be 11.30 – 12.15 p.m.

Shuttle 1: Year 7 & 8 at                                     12.00 p.m.

Shuttle 2: Year 8 &10 at                                    12.15 p.m.

Pick up is from Rowley Park, buses will leave at 4 p.m. Prep School children will be picked up from school as normal.

Notice Board, 25th May 2018

Girls Rounders – Saturday 19^th May  Stafford Grammar School U13 V Nottingham High School                                         10.5- 11.5 Stafford Grammar School  U12 V Nottingham High School                                         12.5- 15 Girls Tennis – Wednesday 23^rd May Stafford Grammar School U15 V Denstone Tennis                                                         2-10 Boys Football Tuesday 22^nd May Stafford Grammar School  U18 Football team beat Sir Graham Balfour School 3-1 in the District Cup Final. Boys Tennis League – Thursday 24^th May Stafford Grammar School U13 V Trentham Academy                                                     6-6 ISA athletics results will be officially typed up soon. We had 6 winners gaining 1st place and going forward to the Nationals from the Midlands event on Monday were: Leah Dixon – Shot Put Christian Roe – 1500m Rueben Cooner – Hurdles Ed Kilminster – Long Jump Huewlan Wright – Triple Jump Dan Gormley – Shot Put and Discus

Notice Board, 27th April 2018

U12 District Girls Netball Wednesday 25^th April Stafford Grammar School V Christchurch A                                                 3-5 Stafford Grammar School V Penkridge Middle School                               7-0 Stafford Grammar School V Sir Graham Balfour                                          4-2 Stafford Grammar School V Walton A                                                          1-5

Notice Board, 20th April 2018

Maths Challenge During February half term, all students were asked to take part in the Maths on Merseyside Maths Challenge – which is run by the University of Liverpool. The best of the entries were sent away to be marked by lecturers at the University and we are very pleased to have received commendations for the following 5 students. Bethany Barrett and Dylan Edge entered the Open Challenge – which is for anyone under 18 – and they have been invited to take part in a Maths Evening at Liverpool University. Olivia Howdle achieved a certificate for best in school for the Senior Challenge (Years 9&10) Mohamed Baker achieved a certificate for best in school for the Junior Challenge (Years 7&8) and has also been awarded a prize which he is invited to collect at a Presentation Evening at Liverpool University. Maaz Malek achieved Certificate of Merit for the Junior Challenge (Years 7&8) and has similarly been awarded a prize to collect at Liverpool University. Congratulations to all five students “The Big Fat Anson Quiz” A big thank you to everyone who participated in The Big Fat Anson Quiz. The student team with the highest score were the “Quirky Quackers,” but the team with the winning score were, of course, the teachers! Well done to the Quirky Quackers – Joe Fields, Sophie Mayne, Evie Price, Josefina Round, and Charlotte Temperton. Prefect Team The School would like to say a huge thank you to the outgoing Prefect Team, especially Harry Cook, Meera Mahesh and Ellis Farnworth. You will be a very tough act to follow! Congratulations to the New Prefect Team: Tori Hamplett – Head of School Carter Harrison – Deputy Head Boy Ella Lewis – Deputy Head Girl   Jennifer Kendall – Senior Prefect Olivia Smith – Senior Prefect George Edge – Senior Prefect Hannah Percox – Senior Prefect Thomas Lakin – Senior Prefect Georgina Browning – Senior Prefect Katelyn Randle – Senior Prefect Jessica Adams – Senior Prefect   Amba Godwin-Bratt – Prefect James Hyde – Prefect Bhaavya Bathula – Prefect Alexandra Hammond – Prefect Ellenor Marshall – Prefect Joe Marsh – Prefect Harriet Jones-Jenkins – Prefect Nadia Dias – Prefect Fixtures Boys Football – Wednesday 18^th April Congratulations to the U18 Boys’ Football Team who showed great character and desire despite being 3-1 down in extra time to come back to draw 3-3 and go on to win on penalties against Walton. They are now in the District Cup Final. Thursday 19th April  On Thursday the U16 Boy’s football team lost to Walton 6-0 in their semi-final. Girls’ Rounders – Wednesday 18^th April SGS U16 V Wolverhampton Girls School                        21.5 –   5.5 SGS U18 V Wolverhampton Girls School                        4.5  –    21

Notice Board, 13th April 2018

All A Grades Congratulations to the following pupils for achieving all A Grades for effort. 8A – Alice Higginson 8F – Charlotte Fullagar, Mathilda Hughes, Maani Munir 8T – Maaz Malek 9A – Jess Twigg 9F – Luke Turnbull, Tristian Van der Linden 9T – Alice Chandler , Ethan Holmes 10A – Darcie Morris Matthew Murray, Shreiya Singh 10F – Madeline Holl, Olivia Howdle, Amy McGeown, Lucia Phillips, Kate Temperton 10T – Nayantika Chaudary, Harriet Price, Amy Sharp, Olivia Stocking 11A – Sian Gwyther, Milenka Manford, Chloe Patrick, Raja Ishwariya, Takayuki Sakai 11F – Daniel Bowers, Adrian Jones, Thomas Murray, Stanley Runton 11T – Matthew Garnett, Rebekah Lawrence, Kimberley McColl, Peter Owen, Alishba Rizvi,   All 1 Grades Congratulations to the following pupils for achieving all 1 Grades for effort. L6A – Georgina Browning, Mia Drury, Victoria Hamplett, Georgina Harden, Ellenor Marshall. L6F – Amba Godwin-Bratt, Jennifer Kendall, Thomas Lakin, Ella Lewis, Hannah Percox, Amalia Phillips, Olivia Smith. L6T – Jessica Adams, George Edge, Ellie Hooker, Jasmin Luo, Joe Marsh, Katelyn Randle U6A – Gisela Ashley, Bethany Barrett, Oliver Cox, Amina Dalton Stephanie De Clercq, Connor Hyslop, George Nicholson, Harriett Rhodes, Helen Staite. U6F – Martin Bowers, Harry Cook, Eleanor Cooke, Sophie Cutler, Dylan Edge, Indya Godwin-Bratt, Griff Jones, Winifred Lee, Esther Price, Peter Raby, Ella Temperton, Katherine Wostenholme U6T – Eleanor, Lees, Megan McCandless–Farrow, Lauren McGeown, Louis Preston.

Notice Board, 9th March 2018

All A Grades Congratulations to the following pupils for achieving all A Grades for effort. 7A – Harriet Stubbs 7F – Olivia Cummings, Hannah George 7T – Laura Adams 8A – Alice Higginson 8F – Charlotte Fullagar, Shirin Hessar, Suha Koilwad 8T – Maaz Malek All 1 Grades Congratulations to the following pupils for achieving all 1 Grades for effort. L6A – Georgina Browning, Mia Drury, Victoria Hamplett, Ellenor Marshall. L6F – Nadia Dias, Amba Godwin-Bratt, Jennifer Kendall, Thomas Lakin, Ella Lewis, Hannah Percox, Amalia Phillips, Olivia Smith. L6T – Jessica Adams, George Edge, Jasmin Luo. U6A – Bethany Barrett, Stephanie De Clercq, Connor Hyslop, Harriett Rhodes, Helen Staite. U6F – Martin Bowers, Harry Cook, Eleanor Cooke, Sophie Cutler, Dylan Edge, Indya Godwin-Bratt, Winifred Lee, Esther Price, Peter Raby, Ella Temperton, Katherine Wostenholme. U6T – Amy Lawrence, Eleanor, Lees, Meera Mahesh, Megan McCandless–Farrow, Lauren McGeown, Louis Preston. Netball A huge well done to the combined U15/16 Netball Team who are District Netball Champions! Alanagh Bohan, Imogen Farnworth, Jess Lakin, Lydia Lewis, Amy McGeown, Chloe Patrick, Lucia Phillips, Harriet Price. Rugby Congratulations to Huewlan Wright who has been selected to play for Staffordshire U15 Rugby Team.

Notice Board, 16th February 2018

Senior Maths Challenge Some weeks ago the A-level Mathematicians all took part in the Senior Maths Challenge. They have achieved some excellent results from over 82,000 pupils from across the UK. In the top 30% achieving Bronze certificates were: Arun Pawar, Freddie Joustra, (who was also the best achieving student in the Lower Sixth) Amina Dalton, Ellie Cooke, Dylan Edge, Mujtaba Hussain, Dom Sterland, Bethany Barrett and Finley Morris. In the top 20%, achieving silver certificates were: Winifred Lee, Max Darlington, Tom Horstink, Meera Mahesh and Jeet Sicar. In the top 10% nationally and selected to go on to the next round and take part in the senior Kangaroo were Martin Bowers and Claudia Ballinger. Martin and Claudia both achieved a Gold certificate for the Maths Challenge and then went on to achieve certificates of Merit for the Senior Kangaroo – placing them amongst the best of the best nationally in mathematical problem-solving skills. Many congratulations to them both. Maths Badges Presented to the following students for continued help and support given to other students and to the Maths teachers during maths clinic. An invaluable help to everyone. George Edge, Amba Godwin-Bratt, Jenny kendall, Arun Pawar. Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize Last term, once again the Science Department were invited to help judge the prestigious “Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize”, award to the writer of the year’s best science book for children under the age of 14. Seven pupils from year 6 and 7 volunteered to read and review the shortlisted books in six weeks. The Royal Society combined our scores with those of the other review teams around the country. Just before Christmas, it was announced that this year’s winner of the £10.000 prize is Professor Robert Winston for his book “Home Lab-exciting experiments for budding scientists”. The Year 7 Team were: Alice Bradburn, Alex Degg Sasha Donoghue, Joe Fields, George Shaw. Sasha Donoghue managed to review all six books and is awarded a book in recognition of this feat. All the shortlisted books are available to borrow from the Science Department. The Royal Society and Mrs Beauchamp would like to thank the whole team for their hard work and enthusiasm. PE Notices Girls’ Netball Results  Wednesday 14th February Stafford Grammar School U18 1st V Denstone 1^st                                                                17-16 Stafford Grammar School U18 1st V Denstone 2nd                                                             16-8 Boys’ Football Results Stafford Grammar School U18 V Lichfield Cathedral School lost                                     5-3 The U15 football team beat Lichfield Cathedral School                                                       10-0 Special mention to Huewlan Wright who scored a hat trick.  

Notice Board, 2nd February 2018

PE Notices Congratulations to all the students who took part in the ISA Cross Country Championships at Bedstone on Wednesday. Well done to the following students who made it into the top 10 of their races. U18 Boys Joe Marsh 5^th Place U16 Boys Tom Brownnsill 6^th Place Emil Agell-Argiles 8^th Place U14 Girls Harriet Smith 6^th Place A particular well done to the following students who came in the top 3 (medal) U18 Girls Sophie Edgington 3^rd Place U16 Boys Huewlan Wright 3^rd Place U16 Boys Christian Roe 2^nd Place U14 Boys Matthew Cutler 2^nd Place A final well done to the U16 boys who won their team event (Trophy) Christian Roe, Huewlan Wright, Tom Brownsill, Emil Agell-Argiles, Eddie Kilminster, Ashley Sterland. Girls Netball Sunday 28^th January 2018 Stafford Grammar School U16 Regional Tournament                                               4^th Place Tuesday 30^th January 2018 Stafford Grammar School U14 ISA Tournament                                                      5^th Place Wednesday 31^st January 2018 Stafford Grammar School U18 V Wrekin College                                                    4-34 Stafford Grammar School U16 V Wrekin College                                                    18-9 Boys ISA Football – Nottingham University Tuesday 30^th January The U14 boys finished 4^th place at the ISA 6 a side football tournament The U16 Boys finished 11^th place at the ISA 6 a side tournament