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Congratulations to our Year 11 students!
More than half of GCSE grades awarded today were Grades 8 or 9.
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A few more pictures of His Majesty King Charles III at BGS this morning for his visit to
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. Staff & pupils were eager to see our new King and to welcome him to
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at the start of his visit
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family 👑
Back from work and time for my weekly victory lap around the garden, being grateful for surviving another week in the NHS during the Covid crisis
I’ve opted for a bhangra theme!
Always remembering my colleagues who weren’t as lucky X
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The BGS community is saddened by the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip played an important part in our School's history: he officially opened our current Frizinghall site more than 70 years ago, in 1949.
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Going for Gold! Good luck to Classics Teacher, Jack Oliver, weightlifter, lifting in the 73kg category at the Commonwealth Games
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this evening. All at BGS will be cheering you on!
Jack Oliver - 6th overall in 73kg category at the Commonwealth Games. An amazing effort and achievement!
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. Staff and pupils are incredibly proud of you, Mr Oliver. Inspirational athlete and Classics teacher. 👏⭐
As well as celebrating with our fabulous pupils
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its lovely to see Tony Deacon get his 6 in History after enrolling in History in his final year as BGS caretaker - well done Tony!
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HUGE congratulations Rebecca - U20 Women’s Mountain & Trail Champs SILVER medalist! An amazing race & spectacular achievement. Hats off to Emily who finished a creditable 18th! BGS running - what a talented team.
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Lovely to see Old Bradfordian
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back at BGS - Well done to all our pupils who raised £3,000 for the Brownlee Foundation
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- inspiring children to get active and encouraging regular participation in sport
Year 7 PGL residential. Arrived safely and straight into activities! Glamping and making new friends. Lots of fun, laughter and team work!
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Amelie won individual gold and also team gold for England at the British and Irish Mountain Running Championships on Saturday in Ambleside. Huge congratulations from everyone at BGS 👏👟🥇
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What glorious weather for the Year 7 PGL trip! After arriving safely, some headed to the lake for their first activity ... rafting!
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'Learning from the past to support rugby’s future.'
A poignant 'Staff Voices' article this time by our very own, Dan Scarbrough, Specialist Sports Coach - Rugby.
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Congratulations to Year 7 pupil, Venus, who has been selected to represent Lancashire Cricket U15s Girls this summer, an amazing achievement we are really proud of you. Good luck with the season.
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Congrats to our 1st XV Rugby Captain Will, who has accepted a rugby & academic scholarship at Lindenwood University in the US of A! What a fabulous achievement & exciting opportunity – everyone at BGS is so proud!
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We are delighted to announce our Senior Prefect team for the 2020/21 academic year. This year’s field was truly outstanding; our Sixth Form Prefects are a credit to BGS and their families. Congratulations go to all our School and Pastoral Prefects on their appointment.
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Don't miss out! Fabian Ware: a memorial set in stone: The creation and development of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - a profound example of how the BGS community contributes to the world beyond the school - 1 Feb 18:30 to 20:30 - Book now @
Congratulations to Head Girl Rebecca on her remarkable achievements this season and on being recognised as the British Mountain, Trail, and Ultra Female Athlete of the Year.
What truly fantastic news and very well deserved!
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🏆 British Mountain/Trail/Ultra Female Athlete of the Year 🏆
Your votes mean that Rebecca Flaherty takes the crown 👑
Became world champion and led GB to team gold in the junior up and down mountain classic event at Innsbruck-Stubai 🇬🇧
That’s the Senior rugby boys packed up and on their way to Manchester airport for a trip of a lifetime to South Africa. Safe journey
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🏴Manchester ➡️ Cape Town🇿🇦 🛫
Due to the snow and unsafe travel conditions, school will be closed today. Use this morning to enjoy some fresh air away from screens.
Remote lessons will resume in the Senior School this afternoon. An exercise is being set for Clock House pupils.
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London Marathon🏃♀️. Good luck to Head of Yr 12 Mrs Flaherty who has worked hard and earned a Championship entry meaning she’s fast enough to start near the front of the marathon! A fantastic achievement. All at BGS will be cheering you on this Saturday👏
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Congratulations Amelie on being selected to run for the GB Team at the European Mountain Running Championships in La Palma, Spain on 3rd July. Another outstanding achievement for an amazing athlete and student.Good luck in Spain 🇪🇸
We’re back! It is lovely to see our students returning to school this morning, as well as welcoming all our new students to the
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. Here is to a happy, successful and safe year ahead.
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We are delighted to be welcoming all our pupils back to BGS next Thursday (3 September). It has been so long since we last saw everyone and we have missed you all!
We are certain that we will all adapt quickly and safely to the new ‘normal’.
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Congratulations to the six Year 12 students who have been elected as the BGS Senior Prefects for 2022/23. Next step, interviews for Head Boy and Head Girl! Good luck to all on Thursday.
🌟🏃♀️ Super proud of Year 13 student Amelie who has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Off Road Running Championships 2024 in Annecy, France. What an amazing achievement!
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Huge congratulations to BGS student Rebecca, who on Saturday represented England at the 2021 International Mountain Running U18 Cup, finishing 5th, second home for England, and securing a silver medal for the team!
Well done, Rebecca!
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Our Year 7 pupils are excited for their first residential - they’ve arrived safely, had lunch and have now started their first activities:
✨ Laser tag
✨ Orienteering
✨ Archery
✨ Fencing
Let the fun commence!
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Mr Richard Ribeiro is pleased to have joined the Junior School today as Headmaster, and sends a virtual welcome to both pupils and parents.
"I hope all pupils have had a good first day back and are ready to embrace our virtual summer term".
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Hard work pays off for inspirational teenager.
“I would say to anyone in challenging circumstances to set yourself a goal. No matter what is happening in your life, keep striving for what’s important for you."
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Congratulations and well done to Y8 student Erin on receiving her Yorkshire Cap last week. Girls cricket at BGS continues to grow and benefit from the girls’ wonderful achievements across all year groups 🏏
Huge good luck to Head of Year 12, Mrs Flaherty who runs the London Marathon tomorrow - aiming for another sub-3 hr marathon! Follow her progress on the app - number 1265. Enjoy the ride and experience
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And finally - pictures & video clip from U20 Women’s team Gold ceremony featuring Emily and Rebecca! What an incredible achievement & memory for
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girls and their team mates 🥇🥇🥇🥇🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
HUGE congratulations Rebecca - U20 Women’s Mountain & Trail Champs SILVER medalist! An amazing race & spectacular achievement. Hats off to Emily who finished a creditable 18th! BGS running - what a talented team.
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Year 7 have arrived safely at PGL Caythorpe Court and are getting stuck into their activities. They’ve had raft building and trapeze already!
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You did it! A big crowd assembled to see the Headmaster accept his forfeit - and to celebrate your Giving Day generosity!
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Huge welcome to all new senior school students attending Induction events today. Your BGS journey has begun! Have fun and enjoy the adventure.
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Wishing our
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a peaceful Easter break. It has been lovely having everyone back in school together these past few weeks and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 12 April.
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This afternoon we commemorate a very important day in the school calendar, Founders' Day. A time to remember and celebrate the history of our iconic school at Bradford Cathedral.
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We are thrilled to announce that BGS has won the
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award for Contribution to Social Mobility. Social mobility has, and will continue to be, part of our purpose. Thanks to the support of our OBs, we have already raised £1 million.
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Good luck to Y12 student Leah who flies off to represent Great Britain at the European Junior Swimming Competition in Bucharest , Romania next week. All at BGS wish you every success Leah!
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Pupils and staff were celebrating higher GCSE grades than pre-pandemic levels today with almost three quarters of grades awarded being 7-9 (previously A-A*).
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Thanks to the key worker students who helped today with getting our latest PPE delivery ready.
60 more visors are now ready to be shipped to another NHS frontline, who are dealing with COVID-19 patients in intensive care.
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📣 Introducing our 2023-24 Senior Prefect Team!
Well done all, and extra congrats to Rebecca and Tayjus, who will be our next Head Prefects.
Each are a credit to BGS, along with those who gained positions of responsibility as School and Pastoral Prefects. 👏
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Good Luck to Rebecca & Emily, representing GB at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in Thailand. Practises continue with the races taking place on Saturday. What a fantastic experience & an honour to be part of the GB team BGS staff & pupils will be cheering you on
For obvious reasons, we were unable to give out Colours Awards in the usual way at the end of term. Hear
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's message to those students who have achieved this fantastic award and join us in celebrating their achievement.
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And that's it - the end of the 2022-2023 academic year!
What a year! Wishing all BGS pupils, parents and staff a lovely summer - see you in September! ☀️
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BGS has been shortlisted for a national award by Independent School Parent magazine, in recognition of our efforts to boost social mobility through the provision of Assisted Places.
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to our friends and benefactors who provide these life-changing opportunities.
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Staff and pupils are rooting for Geography teacher and Orienteer Mr Alcock who has been selected to represent Wales at the Veteran Home Internationals Individual Relay Competition to be held in north Wales this weekend. Good luck and enjoy the challenge. 🗺️🧭
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“We’re incredibly proud of all our students who have shown resilience and great spirit in the face of an unusual and difficult year for young people everywhere."
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Good luck to all students who are receiving their A Level results this morning and well done for your dedication and commitment in what has been an extremely challenging year.
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After 35 incredible years of service, our beloved Assistant Head (Pastoral), Jane Chapman, is retiring next week. Join us in wishing her a very happy retirement as she embarks on this new chapter.
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Fantastic to welcome the Brownlee Triathlon event back to Bradford Grammar School after a two year absence! Good luck to all the boys and girls competing today
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We are very much looking forward to welcoming our pupils back to BGS next week and preparations are well underway to undergo mass testing on arrival for our Senior School pupils on Monday morning. A massive thank you to everyone who is helping to make this happen.
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Good luck to all students receiving their A-level results this morning, either electronically or in school. We are proud of all you have achieved and look forward to seeing you next as OBs
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