HGS News Archive

Making music can be an incredibly rewarding activity whether it is personal satisfaction and pride in mastering a new skill, or the thrill of performing in front of friends and family in a major concert venue. As well as learning a specific skill which can remain for life it can also enrich and support many other aspects of learning. There are many instruments to choose from and such a wide range of musical styles from different times and places - everyone can enjoy the experience of playing a musical instrument. Music is an important part of many people’s lives and the experience of learning a musical instrument will help develop a deeper understanding and life long love of music.  Further information click here.

HGS currently have job vacancies for a Cover Supervisor and an Attendance Officer. Further details can be found on our job Vacancies page.

A PDF of the Years 7,8 and 9 examination timetable is now available to download

After twenty years of loyal and distinguished service to the school, Mr Tweedle has indicated that he would like to retire from headship in August 2010. A vacancy, therefore, arises for a Headteacher from September 2010, and details can be found in the Vacancies section of our web site.

A report from the recent Arvon Creative Writing Course has been added to the website along with a PDF download of some of the work the students did during the four and a half day course.

A copy of the school guidance for coping with a possible influenza outbreak can be viewed by clicking on the headline.  At this very early stage, when we are unsure whether or not there will be a pandemic, it is important that if your child exhibits flu like symptoms they do not come into school, particularly if they have recently travelled to Mexico or have had contact with someone who has recently travelled to Mexico. Up to date medical guidance is available from NHS direct.