Congratulations to our Year 7 Student Ambassadors for their contribution to the Year 7 Open Day e-newsletter.

Well done to Iyla, Sushruth, Aarush, Safaa, Shaurya, Mariah, Neev and Kovendhan for sharing their first impression of life at BGS and inspiring prospective Year 6 students to join our school next September.

You can read their full accounts by clicking on the link here.

Year 11 Work Experience

Congratulations to all Year 11 students on completing their Work Experience in the week prior to half-term. 

The range of jobs explored was extensive, and student feedback has been positive - relating to both the development of new skills (such as customer service, access to new software systems) and the opportunity to explore potential future career paths.

Well done to all Year 11 students for embracing these opportunities.

Mrs Spencer
Director of Studies, Year 11

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Year 8 Rugby

The Year 8 rugby team came up short against a strong Hurstmere team on Tuesday, but well done to Kevin and Ryan for scoring 2 tries each. Well done also to Kaino on an impressive debut.

Mr Lines, Head of PE

A Message from the Headteacher

Platinum Jubilee Ties and Badges

On Friday 8th November there will be an opportunity to purchase specially commissioned ties and badges commemorating our Platinum Jubilee year.

The badges are £3 and the ties are £10. They will be on sale during break and lunchtime and students will be able to pay with cash or card.

I hope you will take the opportunity to purchase a unique piece of the school's history.

H.J. Gilmore
Headteacher

Is this your run-of-the-mill pantomime? 'Oh no, it isn't!'

What if the kingdom was struggling with the cost of living crisis, and the King had to marry the Evil Queen to save it? 

What if Snow White was the hero who had to rescue him? 

And what if this hilarious twist to the classic tale took place in a secondary school, where instead of her usual seven companions, Snow White teams up with seven social outcasts?

Join us for this fun-filled, modern reimagining of a pantomime classic that’s full of surprises, laughter, and heart! With two casts and over 120 students bringing the story to life, it’s a must-see production for all ages.

All the lighting, sound, and projection design is done by our talented students, showcasing their creativity and hard work behind the scenes.

For a taste of what's to come, click on the link here to watch our YouTube trailer or follow us on Instagram here!  

Don't miss the magic of Snow White and The Seven Dorks!

Click on the link here to purchase your tickets.

Wednesday 13th November ~ Late start at 9.20am

Bexley Grammar School's Sixth Form Open Evening is on Tuesday 12th November for our existing Year 11 parents/carers. A letter has been sent out with the full details, so please refer to that for more information. 

As a result of the late finish that evening, ALL Bexley Grammar School students (except Year 13 exam students ~ see below) will have a late start on Wednesday 13th November. Students should register in their form room at 9:20am rather than 8:30am.

Year 13 Part 2 examinations

All Year 13 Part 2 examinations on Wednesday 13th November will start at the time stated exam timetable.  Please can students be ready to enter their exam room 15 minutes before the start of the exam.

Mr Martin
Head of Sixth Form

Year 13 IB Mock Examination Time Update!

Please note the timetable below is an update and replaces the one previously published.

Mrs Bono, Examinations Officer

Year 11 Preparing for Revision

The Revision Booklet has recently been issued to Year 11 students. It can be viewed on the school website under the header Teaching and Learning/ KS4 or by clicking on the link here.

Thank you 

PA News 

06 Nov 2024
PA Christmas Raffle!
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16 Oct 2024
Discounted Nordmann Fir Trees
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09 Oct 2024
BGS PA Christmas Shop Donations
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02 Oct 2024
BGS PA ~ An Invitation to all Parents
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PA Dates for your Diary

BGS PA Annual General Meeting ~ All Welcome!
7:00pm – 9:00pm
07
November
Nordmann Fir Tree ~ Order Deadline
All Day
17
November

Please click on the link here to access all our Safeguarding Updates

News items you may have missed!

School Photographs

BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Upper & Lower School

Tempest Photography are pleased to report your whole school group photograph is available to view and order via the following weblink:

https://htmp.st/BE1021-59BEXLEYGRAMM

 Your order will be sent direct to an address of your choice.

 For assistance, please call 01736 752411
Option 3 - Place an order (P&P applies)
Option 5 - Customer Services

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

On sale now paper poppies, metal pin poppy badges and various other items related to the appeal.

These items range in price from 50p to £2.00 an item (cash only please) and will all be available from Reception.

Reception Team

 

Free School Meals
Are you eligible?

Greenwich

If your child attends a school in another borough, you will need to apply to the relevant council or school directly. APPLY TO BEXLEY.

Tower Hamlets 

Children whose parents live in the borough but who attend schools outside the borough. Parents should apply to the authority where the school is located. APPLY TO BEXLEY.

Medway

Does not specify the location of the school and just has a link to applications. 

https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200164/school_information/354/free_school_meals.

You may need to go via Bexley after this process. 

Bromley 

If your child attends a non-Bromley school, you must apply to the local authority where the school is situated. APPLY TO BEXLEY.

Dartford 

If your child attends a non-Dartford school, you must apply to the local authority where the school is situated. APPLY TO BEXLEY.

When these applications are completed, a notification should be sent to the school for us to update records accordingly, but it may be worth the parents sending in the email confirmation to us too.

Bexley Application Link

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/free-school-meals/how-apply-free-school-meals/free-school-meals-form

Don't delay, apply today!

Lost Property

We kindly remind parents/carers to please write your child's name wherever possible on their items so that the Reception Team can return property to the correct student.

Please click on the link here to report lost property or email us directly via reception@bexleygs.co.uk.

Reception Team

Dates for your Diary

November

Year 13 IB Mock Examinations
8:30am – 3:15pm
From 05 Nov until 13 Nov
05
November
Sixth Form Open Evening
All Day
12
November
Late start for students at 9.20am (except Year 13 exam students) ~ see notice
9:20am
13
November
Year 11 Progress Review Evening
4:00pm – 6:30pm
19
November

December

BGS Christmas Concert ~ Save the date (time TBC)
All Day
04
December
Save the date ~ Snow White & the 7 Dorks Pantomime (see notice)
All Day
From 10 Dec until 13 Dec
10
December