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June 2020

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Eleanor Beckett, SGGS Alumna
Published 30/06/20
As part of our ongoing blog series, former SGGS student Eleanor Beckett shares her experience of raising mental health awareness and provides current students with an artistic activity to engage with. Over to Eleanor … I first joined SGG
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Liz Stringer, Head of German and Head of Cygnus House
Published 25/06/20
In our latest isolation blog, SGGS Head of German, Liz Stringer, shares her thoughts on the unique experience of teaching Modern Foreign Languages throughout lockdown.

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Brooke Beech, Year 8
Published 23/06/20
Since the very beginning of lockdown measures in the UK, SGGS has remained open to children who have keyworker parents or may face other vulnerable circumstances. As part of our ongoing blog series, Brooke from Year 8 shares her experience of w
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Jess Bassil, Year 12
Published 23/06/20
Year 12 student Jess Bassil has shared her list of ten influencial figures from LGBT+ history, to coincide with Pride Month...

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Jacqui Cornell, Headteacher
Published 18/06/20
In our latest isolation blog, Jacqui Cornell, Headteacher, discusses her experience of the lockdown and what this unique situation has meant for the SGGS community... One quote that I wholly agree with and often share with my students is: “A
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A Reflection on Lockdown Technology
Published 16/06/20
In our latest isolation blog, we consider our technological response to the lockdown and what positive changes to expect in future. Throughout the coronavirus lockdown, SGGS has been finding new and innovative ways to educate and communicate. In m
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Susan Frater, Joint Head of Drama
Published 11/06/20
In our latest isolation blog, SGGS Joint Head of Drama Susan Frater, discusses how students and teachers of performing arts continue to adapt to the online learning environment. Initially, when we went into lockdown in early March, I had a strange
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Scarlett McGourlay, Year 13 Student
Published 09/06/20
This week is Carers Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, and highlight the contribution they make to families and communities across the UK. As part of our ongoing blog series, Year 13 student Scarlett McGourlay shares her exp
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Reflections During Isolation
Published 04/06/20
In our latest isolation blog, Laura Bradbury-Grubb, Head of Sixth Form, discusses the impact of the lockdown on post-GCSE education. The hustle and bustle of our beautiful historic Manor, surrounded by picturesque gardens and filled with
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Katie Rimell, Chair of FoS
Published 02/06/20
In our latest isolation blog, Katie Rimell, Chair of FoS (Friends of SGGS) discusses how recent events have impacted fundraising and what initiatives to expect in the near future. FoS is usually a hive of activity all year round; we would normall
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