As you will see from the long list of news stories below, this term has been an incredibly busy one with plenty of successes to celebrate.
Two mass participation House events always dominate the Spring term and House Music and House Sevens and Netball have been no exception this year. I greatly enjoy these whole school events which see pupils from each end of the age spectrum joining together to create a truly memorable occasion.
In addition we have seen Charities Week resurrected with tremendous effect; not only did our Charities Committee raise well over £5,000 for their choice of good causes but they also created a wonderful atmosphere around school with pupils and staff alike combining to enjoy a week of fun, music and of course the ever important cake eating.
This term has also seen the offers made to our prospective Year 7 pupils for September and I was delighted to see the effect our new admissions policy has already achieved in enabling us to double the number of boys from the catchment area who have been offered places. As our links grow with the local primary schools and with the community, we are looking forward to this number increasing further in the coming years.
I wish you and your families a restful Easter break and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 11th April.
Gary Hickey
Headmaster
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Welcome to our new Front Team
We are delighted to announce the following appointments for our 2016/17 Front Team:
School Captains: Chris Hose and Lucy Edmundson
Deputy School Captains: Didi Murthukrishnan and Caitlin Webb
Clive House Captain: Sunvir Mahal
Darwin House Captain: Alex Harris
Talbot House Captain: Phil Broomhead
Webb House Captain: Mike Parham
New Entrants Captain: Emily Richards
Boarding Captain: Peter Havers
Congratulations everyone; we hope you have an enjoyable and successful year in office!
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House Trophy
Many congratulations to everyone in Clive House for once again winning the House Trophy. Designed and created by our pupils and our DT department, the trophy was introduced by last year's Front Team to recognise the House that has achieved the most points across the whole school year. Clive was the first House to win it and has successfully ensured the red ribbons stay on it for another year. Well done Clive.
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Charities Week
Charities Week was successfully reintroduced to school last week thanks to the members of our Charities Committee, who organised a fun packed week of activities for both pupils and staff. We are delighted to report that this one week of activity has now raised £5,800, all of which will be donated to four very worthy charities.
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House Rugby Sevens & Netball
The school timetable was suspended for a full day of sport as House Rugby Sevens and Netball took centre stage. Congratulations to Clive House who took the netball title and to Webb House for winning Rugby Sevens. Netball and rugby photos are available on our Facebook page and a rugby report by Mr Mulhern is available here. A massive thanks to our AGS Society volunteers who worked tirelessly all day cooking and serving food and drinks for everyone. |
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AGS Society
Our AGS Society would also like to pass on their thanks to all the parents who generously supported House Rugby Sevens with donations for refreshments and giving time on the day for cooking and serving -Thank You. If you would like to get involved in any other school fundraising events, please take a look at our website page: AGSSociety. |
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House Music Competition
Over 400 Adams’ Grammar School pupils performed to a sell-out crowd of parents, friends, staff members and fellow students on Tuesday, 1st March at the annual House Music Competition.Read More
The performances are now available on DVD - available to buy for £5 from the Coach House. |
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CCF Biennial Inspection
In early March the school's Combined Cadet Force welcomed Group Captain Andrew Cooksley for its' Biennial Inspection.
We were lucky that the school was bathed in spring sunlight for the day and the cadets looked very impressive as they assembled on the parade ground. Read More
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Commendations
The latest Headmaster, Taylor and end of term Peterson Commendations are now available on the website. Many congratulations to all those pupils who have been awarded commendations this term. |
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BASE@ICAEW Win
A group of Lower Sixth business studies pupils are delighted to have won the Telford heat of this year's National Business and Accounting Competition which is run by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
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Debating Competition Win
Congratulations to the two teams of pupils from our William Adams' Debating Society who recently took part in the first Debate-Ed Competition, securing first and second place.
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The Summer Ball
Don't forget this year's Summer Ball will be held on Saturday 25th June 2016 in the beautiful setting of Longford Hall. Ticket information will be emailed to all parents early next term by the AGS Society, who organise this fantastic event every year. The Society would love to hear from anyone who might be able to help sponsor the event in some way. For further information on sponsorship opportunities please email summeball@agssociety.org.uk. |
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Careers Convention
Many thanks to everyone who supported our Careers Convention last week. Over 35 different professions and higher education institutions were represented giving pupils a wide range of options to consider. It was especially lovely to see a number of Old Novaportans offering career advice to our students, who were appropriately 'dressed to impress' for our Charities Week!
If you are interested in helping next time, please do drop us a line at ags.secretary@adamsgs.org.uk |
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Haberdashers' Model UN
A group of 24 Sixth Formers recently enjoyed a visit to the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys School in Elstree to take part in the annual weekend Model United Nations competition. Well done to Andrew Campbell who was selected as 'Best Delegate'.
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Shropshire Outstanding Young Citizen
Congratulations to Upper Sixth pupil Ellis Snookes who was honoured recently at the Shropshire Outstanding Young Citizens Awards.
Ellis has twice been elected a member of the UK Youth Parliament, contributing to debates on transport for young people and proposed changes to the GCSE and PSHE curriculums. Mr Hickey was delighted to be able to attend the award ceremony to watch Ellis receive his award.
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Chemistry Revision Day
Our A-level chemists recently attended a revision day organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The day focused on transition metals with pupils revising the whole topic including the chance to do some practicals. They finished the day by glazing their own tiles using glazes made up with transition metal compounds.
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Ringwood Visit
This month we were delighted to welcome back to Adams' our Australian friends from Ringwood Secondary College, Melbourne. Our Year 9 pupils, our parents and host families were all treated to fantastic performances of the students' show 'Made in Melbourne' including an afternoon performance in the Hamilton Hall for primary school children, Newport's Mayor and guests from the Boughey Trust and the Newport Food Bank. The students also visited Tibberton School and enthralled everyone with their show.
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Maths Feast Success
Two teams of Year 10 pupils recently took part in the Further Mathematics Support Programme's Maths Feast Competition held at the University of Wolverhampton.
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Exchange Visits
It has been a busy term for our Language students with pupils visiting their German exchange students in Lubeck and French exchange students from the Aubenas region joining us at Adams' for a week with their Adams' exchange partners. Great memories have been made and good times shared by many.
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Fraser Bird Trophy
Congratulations to our Rugby Sevens teams for regaining the Haberdasher's Fraser Bird trophy at what is a very prestigious competition.
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A-Level English trips
Lower Sixth English students had a very enjoyable day in February visiting Wightwick Manor and Attingham Park. The trip was to support contextual understanding of two novels they are studying at A-level.
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Air Squadron Trophy Competition
Following their success in the regional round of the Air Squadron Trophy, a team of 14 RAF cadets travelled to RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire to compete in the national finals.
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Wild West Dining
Our boarders enjoyed a very special end of term meal thanks to the creativity of our catering team. Themed the 'Wild West Adventure at the Adams' Grammar School OK Corral', the evening menu included Indian horse tail fries, cowboy beans, slow roasted ranch style steak and a selection of western salads. Everyone was certainly dressed for the occasion! Many thanks Catering Academy.
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AGS Society 100 Club Winners
The latest set of winners of the AGS Society 100 Club prize draw have been announced. To see if you are one of the lucky ones, please visit the AGS Society pages on the school website: http://www.adamsgs.org.uk/agss/
If you would like to join this monthly prize draw, further details are available here. All of the profits are used by the AGS Society to support the school with equipment and special projects.
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Dates for your diary
Monday 11th April - School begins
Thursday 28th April - MUFTI day
30th April/1st May - Boarders' Exeat Weekend
Monday 2nd May - Bank Holiday
Friday 6th May - Music Colours Evening
12th-14th May- School production: Smike
Monday 16th May - Study leave begins for Year 11 and Sixth Form
Thursday 19th May - Sports Colours Evening
Friday 20th May - PD day
Monday 23rd May - Start of school exam week
30th May - 3rd June - Half-Term Week
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