celebrating top ten national ranking

We are extremely proud to announce that we have been placed in the top ten of the best state secondary schools nationally in The Telegraph newspaper's school rankings table. This is a huge achievement, and it is truly fantastic to receive such positive recognition for all the hard work and achievements of our students and staff.

It is a glorious way to end a busy first week back and the full article can be accessed here:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education-and-careers/uk-secondary-school-rankings-gcse-maths-english/

This week there has, as ever, been a great deal taking place at UGS. This morning, Deputy Head Mr Regan delivered an inspirational whole school assembly ahead of Black History Month (lead picture), raising awareness of its core messages and themes, while celebrating key diverse figures from history and culture, and our wonderfully diverse whole school community. Mr Regan also discussed how, as a school community, we can embrace and move forward with BHM's key values of resilience and progress, and strive towards standing firm in power and pride.

Feminist Society: first meeting of the new academic year

Yesterday saw this year's inaugural meeting of the Feminist Society, with many ideas on the agenda and a great deal of planning for this term's events and initiatives got underway. Feminist Society meets every Thursday lunchtime in the Conference Room, and they are delighted to be welcoming lots of new members.

House Reading Challenge: Book Sprint

Our new term House Reading Challenge launched with many of our students keen to make a start on their new term reading journey while earning those all-important house points!

House Prefect Meeting

Our brand-new House Prefect team also met up with our House leaders today to begin their preparations for the coming year and to decide upon and plan for all the house events, initiatives and competitions that will take place, as well as the all-new regular house assemblies.

Chess Club

It was the first meeting of the new school year for our ever-popular Chess Club, who welcome all abilities of player from beginner to aspiring Grandmaster! We look forward to sharing updates on all that our competitors achieve, and if you'd like any more information, please contact Chess Club leader Mrs Chadwick: rchadwick@urmstongrammar.org.uk

Girls Football 

Last but by no means least, week 2 of Girls-Only lunchtime football on the astroturf took place, and we're really proud of how many of our girls took part. Watch this space!

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