Congratulations to Rebecca (A*A*A*A*) for securing a place at Loughborough University
@lborouniversity
to read Sociology. Very well done Rebecca. We are incredibly proud of you.
Congratulations to Grzegorz (A*A*A*A*) for securing a place at Cambridge University
@Cambridge_Uni
(Pembroke College) to read Engineering. Massive congratulations Grzegorz. We are incredibly proud of you.
Our School Captain Sam L has achieved A*A*A*A and will be reading Law at Corpus Christi College Oxford
@UniofOxford
. Massive congratulations Sam. We are proud of you. Well done.
#AlevelResults
A year on from acknowledging this for the first time ever in the School’s history, we are delighted to be again acknowledging LGBTQ+ History Month, and even more delighted that we are once again flying the Rainbow Flag on top of the school gatehouse.
Maidstone Grammar School joins the rest of the country in paying tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II, following the announcement of her death earlier this evening. MGS will acknowledge this news over the coming days and weeks. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family.
All students and staff came together this morning for our Remembrance Assembly and the two minutes silence at 11am. We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We must never forget.
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
🌹
Daniel G achieved A*A*AB and will be reading Computer Science at the University of Southampton
@unisouthampton
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations Daniel.
#AlevelResults
Congratulations to Daria (A*A*A*A*) for securing a place at University of Nottingham
@UniofNottingham
to read Business Management. We are super proud of you Daria. Well done.
Welcome Maidstonians.
The special moment our new Year 7 students walk through the Gate House for their very first time as Maidstonians.
#FirstDayofSchool
We are delighted to announce an excellent set of A Level examination results. 70% of all grades were graded A*- B, 40% of all grades were graded A*/A, and 47 students achieved at least three A grades or better. 1/4
Today is Leavers' Day for Year 13. This morning they had their leavers' BBQ and final assembly in the Big Hall. They sang the school song for the final time as Maidstonians and there were lots of tears! We wish Year 13 the very best in their A Level exams
#OlimMeminisseJuvabit
The entire school, students and staff, assembled this morning to have our whole school photograph taken. This event takes place every few years, and this year’s photograph is particularly special as it marks our 475th year.
#OlimMeminisseJuvabit
Today the rainbow flag is flying over the gatehouse to mark the beginning of
#LGBTHistoryMonth
. The Headmaster also provided some history and context about the journey the LGBT+ community has been on during his live broadcast to the entire school this form time. 🏳️🌈
To acknowledge the official proclamation of King Charles III, the Union Flag on top of the MGS Gatehouse will fly at full mast from 11am today for the next 26 hours, before returning to half-mast. The community of Maidstone Grammar School sends its best wishes to King Charles III
Congratulations to Ellie (A*A*A*A*) for securing a place at Cambridge University
@Cambridge_Uni
(Peterhouse) to read Human, Social and Political Sciences. We are incredibly proud of you Ellie. Well done.
Edward G achieved A*AA and will be reading Geography and Sport Science at Loughborough University
@lborouniversity
. We are proud of you Edward. Massive congratulations.
#AlevelResults
Rowan R achieved A*A*A* and will be reading Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton
@unisouthampton
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations Rowan.
#AlevelResults
Our Christmas Charity Day was a great success today. We had a Christmas Market with live music and students wore their Christmas Jumpers with donations going to
@savechildrenuk
. Staff and students also donated cans to our collection for local food banks.
#ChristmasJumperDay
Erin S achieved A*A*A*A* and will be reading Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London
@imperialcollege
. Massive congratulations Erin. We are proud of you. Well done.
#AlevelResults
Daniel P achieved A*A*A*A and will be reading Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London
@imperialcollege
. Huge congratulations Daniel. We are proud of you.
#AlevelResults
It was fantastic to watch Mollie Wilkinson (Year 13 Corpus Christi House) represent Wales U18’s Women's Six Nations Festival in Edinburgh last week. Wales achieving a clean sweep, huge congratulations Mollie!
#MGSExtra
Nick N achieved A*AAC and will be reading Biomedical Science at the University of Kent
@UniKent
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations Nick.
#AlevelResults
Congratulations to our amazing students and staff who reached Everest Base Camp at 1.30pm Nepal time today as part of the Everest Expedition. After an ascent that took over a week, they will now begin their four day descent. A massive well done to all!
William D achieved A*A*A*A* and will be reading Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London
@imperialcollege
. Massive congratulations William. We are proud of you. Well done.
#AlevelResults
Today was Year 11's final formal day at MGS. They are now on study leave and will return on Monday to start their GCSE exams. We wish Year 11 the best of luck in their final preparations for their exams.
#OlimMeminisseJuvabit
Massive congratulations to Justice (Y8 Tonbridge) and Haydn (Y9 Barton) who have been elected as Kent Youth County Council members to represent the young people of Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling respectively.
@KYCC
#kyccelections21
#youthvoice
Our first rugby match of the year against Gravesend Grammar School
@Gravesend_GS
. Also our first match since lockdown and our first at home on our new all weather pitch. A great atmosphere.
George B achieved A*A*AC and will be reading Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southampton
@unisouthampton
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations George.
#AlevelResults
Freddie achieved A*A*A*A and will be reading Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Warwick
@warwickuni
. We are proud of you Freddie. Massive congratulations.
#AlevelResults
Today we start a new academic year. Our Year 7s became Maidstonians the moment they walked through the Gatehouse in their uniform this morning. Welcome Maidstonians!
#OlimMeminisseJuvabit
Congratulations to our School Captain Chris (A*A*A*) for securing a place at Warwick University
@warwickuni
to read Politics and International Studies. Massive congrats Chris. We are incredibly proud of you.
Congratulations to our Year 8 footballers and our loyal supporters for their District Cup victory tonight. Thank you to Valley Park School for a fabulous game. Plenty of brilliant memories for our boys!
#MGSExtra
We are delighted to welcome back Old Maidstonians Ellie and Dan, who are currently studying
@Cambridge_Uni
to MGS today. Both Ellie and Dan are doing work with some of our Year 9, 10 and 11 students this afternoon.
All of our students have now returned from their summer break and our first whole school assembly of the new academic year is underway in the Quad.
#OlimMeminisseJuvabit
Congratulations to our Army Section Cadets who have once again outdone themselves. Over the holidays they competed in the Cadet Cambrian Patrol Competition (the most gruelling and intense cadet competition there is) and were awarded a silver medal. Well done to all!
#MGSExtra
#CCF
Our final whole school assembly for this academic year is about to get underway. School Colours will be awarded and the winner of our prestigious House Cup will be announced. The atmosphere is electric.
Thank you to our School Captain Sam (Y13 Tonbridge House) and Harrison (Y7 College House) for your wonderful speeches at Open Evening yesterday. It was great to hear how proud you are to belong to our school community.
Well done Mr Ferguson! London Marathon complete and over £5000 raised for charity! He sends his best wishes from a conference in London and that all the support and lovely messages made all the difference! Text FERGUSON to 70085
@Racingwelfare
Our Head of College House, Mr Hughes, is running 30 miles on a treadmill today to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. He will also be participating in the London Marathon to support
@TheBHF
. Click the link to support him in this cause:
A big welcome to next year’s Year 7 boys who are coming in today for their induction day. The purpose of the day is to familiarise them with the workings of the school and make a few friends to look forward to on Day 1 of the new term.
Today is the start the new academic year and this morning we look forward to welcoming our Year 7, Year 12 and Year 13 students.
#FirstDayofSchool
#Welcomeback
All of our year groups are special, but our new Year 7s hold a unique distinction – they are the 475th cohort to join MGS. This academic year marks the school's 475th anniversary since the Royal Charter was issued in 1549, founding the school. 1/3
Our Sports Day took place on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2019. Thank you to all our students—and staff—who participated in events throughout the day. We also extend our gratitude to the parents who cheered them on.
We are delighted to announce an excellent set of GCSE results this year. 47% of all subject grades were graded 7 to 9, 23% of all subject grades were graded 8/9 and 99% of students gained five 9 - 4 grades including English and Mathematics. 1/4
On Thursday, Thomas W (Y12 Tonbridge House) and Callum B (Y12 College House) qualified for the National Finals of the Oxford University Schools Debating Competition. This is one of the country’s leading academic competitions. Well done Thomas and Callum; a remarkable achievement.
Our senior students will be representing not only our school, but also Ukraine at the Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston later this week. Yesterday they had the honour of meeting the Ukrainian UN Ambassador at the Embassy.
Great to see so many students staying after school to support the U15s, who were victorious in their Kent Cup semi-final against Borden Grammar School. Well done boys!
Have to say, the COVID updates to parents from
@MGS1549
are fantastic. Keeping parents well informed and aware without any need for panic or concern. Well done MGS.
Jolyon L achieved AAA and will be reading English and Philosophy at the University of Bristol
@BristolUni
. Huge congratulations Jolyon. We are proud of you.
#AlevelResults
Henry G achieved A*AAA and will be reading Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Exeter
@UniofExeter
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations Henry.
#AlevelResults
Congratulations to Harvey who achieved ten Grade 9s, a Grade 8 and a Grade 6. He will be joining the Sixth Form in September. We are very proud of you Harvey. Well done.
Sam F achieved AAA and will be reading Biochemistry at the University of Bath
@UniofBath
. We are proud of you Sam. Huge congratulations.
#AlevelResults
Maidstone Grammar School is delighted to announce an excellent set of A Level examination results. 61% of all grades were graded A*- B, 29% of all grades were graded A* – A, and 37 students achieved at least three A grades or better. 1/4
Our CCF participated in the D-Day celebrations yesterday by parading. As part of this parade, they formed an '80' formation, which was photographed from the air.
#DDay80
We are celebrating some exceptional results today. We are so proud of all our Year 11 students for the resilience they have shown over recent months. Well done to all the
@MGS1549
staff and students.
#Results2021
#GCSEs2021
We are celebrating some fabulous results today. Five students into Oxford or Cambridge and loads of other great individual stories. Well done to all the
@MGS1549
staff and students.
#Results2021
Massive congratulations to our Football 2ndXI, who yesterday became Kent League Champions! A fine reward for all their efforts this season. We wish them the best of luck in their Cup semi-final next week at Bexley grammar. Well done boys!
We are delighted to welcome back Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 Maidstonians this morning. The first whole school assembly of the new academic year is underway in the Quad.
#OlimMeminisseJuvabit
Marvelous Maidstonians, Congratulations to the MGS CCF RAF Royal Air Squadron Trophy Competition team for winning the South East regional heats on Sunday. The team will now progress onto the national finals with the second & third place runners up in March.
Junaid G achieved AAA and will be reading Chemistry with Maths at the University of Southampton
@unisouthampton
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations Junaid.
#AlevelResults
Congratulations to the CCF Army Section for competing in the first Military Skills Competition to be held since 2019. Next up is the toughest challenge in the UK for Army Cadets: the Cadet Cambrian Patrol.
Scott P achieved A*AA and will be reading Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University
@lborouniversity
. We are proud of you. Huge congratulations Scott.
#AlevelResults
Yesterday, MGS Rugby Club welcomed back Oli and Bill Leyland of the
@LondonBroncosRL
! Oli will play for them this Sunday at the Ebbslfeet Stadium. Discounted tickets are available for MGS families looking for a sporting afternoon out using the code MGS003:
🎥 | LEYLANDS BACK TO SCHOOL
@LeylandOli
&
@Bill_leyland
went back to their former school,
@MGS1549
to coach their talented players & spread the word of rugby league in the county ahead of our games at Ebbsfleet - and the
@itvmeridian
cameras were there to capture it! 🙌
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Final preparations are taking place for tomorrow's Children in Need. Pictured are cakes that some of our sixth formers and Mr Holmes have baked.
#ChildreninNeed
Recently, Alfred M (Y8 Tonbridge) published his book 'In Conversation With...Wisdom From the World's Greatest Chefs'. 100% of the profits of his book go to FareShare and last month Alfred presented his book at the Faversham Literary Festival. Massive congratulations Alfred.
A massive congratulations to all of our Year 13 students on their A Level results today! We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you and wish you all the very best in your next steps. Well done to you all.
#AlevelResults
#Alevels2022
George D achieved AAA and will be reading Law at the University of Liverpool
@LivUni
. Huge congratulations George. We are proud of you.
#AlevelResults
So proud of all our Year 13 students
@MGS1549
for the resilience they have shown over recent months. Delighted to see the fantastic university places being secured.
#Alevels2021
#Results2021
24 of our senior students will represent MGS at the Harvard Model UN Conference in Boston later this week. Not only will they be participating in the conference, but they're also taking the opportunity to explore New York. Here they are on the Brooklyn Bridge and at the NYPL.
A huge congratulations to all of our Year 11 students on their GCSE results today. We are so proud of each and every one of you! Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future and we look forward to welcoming many of you back to our Sixth Form in September.
#GCSEResults2022
Thank you to our wonderful Year 7 & 8 students for guiding over 500 families around our campus at Open Evening yesterday. Thank you also to our amazing Prefect team and student helpers for supporting the running of this event. We wish all of our students a restful half term break
Belated congrats to Maidstone Grammar School CCF (RAF) Section on winning uniform inspection at National Drill Championship. You did your school proud.
Due to the overnight snow, the very cold temperatures and the icy conditions at school and on surrounding roads, the decision has been made to close the school site for students and staff on Monday 12 December 2022 and move teaching online via Microsoft Teams.