03 Dec 2025
Trinity School Book Award Book Club
This week we finished our Trinity School Book Award book club, with a wonderfully creative group of readers.
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Christmas Production 2025 ~ Next Week
Wendy and Peter Pan tickets!

Tuesday 9th December, 7pm-9.30pm
Wednesday 10th December, 7pm-9.30pm
Thursday 11th December, 5.30pm-8pm
Friday 12th December, 7pm-9.30pm

Tickets available at-https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/98446

Winter 1908. Snow is falling across London. Wendy Darling and her brothers sleep peacefully in their bedroom, as their parents bicker downstairs. In a sudden flurry of snow, their window blows open, and into their lives tumbles a mischievous boy called Peter, followed by an irritable fairy called Tink. With the aid of a little fairy dust, Wendy agrees to fly with Peter to Neverland, seeing not only the promise of an awfully big adventure, but also the chance to rediscover the key to her parents' lost happiness. Once there, she will give the Lost Boys a run for their money, defeat Captain Hook and his pirate crew, and ultimately, learn what it means to grow up.

Join us for this fun-filled, reimagining of this family classic that’s full of surprises, laughter, and heart! With two casts and over 110 wonderfully talented 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.

Please note this performance is in the K10 Theatre and not the Hall. Please enter the premises through the top car park (by the roundabout) and not the bottom car park (by Danson Park). Entrance to the K Block and Theatre are sign posted from the car park.

Trailer (A quick look at our Captain Hooks)-https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YDBL7ewzdp4?app=desktop

Click on the link here to view the updated Wendy and Peter Pan Rehearsal Photo Gallery.

The Senior Prefect Team ~ Winter Raffle

Dear Parents/Carers of BGS students! 

The Bexley Grammar School Senior Prefect Team is holding a Winter Raffle supporting the Welling Salvation Army Food Bank. The event will take place between Monday 8th December and Friday 19th December, and tickets will be available for students to purchase at school events or during form time. 

We would be extremely grateful if you/your organisation would consider donating any items or vouchers that could be included as a prize in the raffle. Any contribution will directly support our fundraising efforts to help our local community and assist those in need. 

These prizes can be delivered to us via our school reception or sent to us online at seniorprefect@bexleygs.co.uk.

For further information or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us! 

Many thanks, 

The Senior Prefect Team

03 Dec 2025
PE News 3/12/25
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Messages from the Headteacher

Platinum Jubilee Books

 

If you ordered a BGS History book, written by our Head of English Mr Griffin to mark the 70th anniversary of the school, please ask your child to collect it from Reception.

If you haven't yet ordered a book, and would like to, please email us via enquiries. There are a limited number of copies left.

Mr Gilmore, Headteacher

And a message you may have missed

Food Bank in Welling

The Salvation Army has opened a food bank in Welling due to the growing need to support families in the local community. We'd like to encourage members of the BGS community to donate and support this and other, similar initiatives in the local area.
 
Mr Gilmore, Headteacher
 

Change your words, change your mindset

I can't do it = I will keep trying!
I give up = I will try a different way.
It's too hard = With more practice, it will get easier.
I don't know how = I can learn how.
I am not good at this = How can I get better?
I don't like challenges = Challenges make me better.

Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team

Please click on the link here to access all our Wellbeing Weekly updates.

Year 11 Revision Booklet

The Year 11 Revision Booklet was issued to students this week.

The booklet contains a selection of helpful information including a proposed revision timetable, coursework deadlines and revision aids to help in the upcoming mock and summer examinations.  

The booklet is also on the school website here.

Year 11 Mock Examinations Timetable

The Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable was recently distributed at the Year 11 Progress Review Evening. It is also on the school website under News & Events/Examinations News or via the link here.

GCSE Contingency Sessions Summer 2026

Please note, the awarding bodies have designated the morning and afternoon sessions of Wednesday 24th June 2026 as ‘contingency sessions’.

These contingency sessions are designed to be used in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations. This means that all exam candidates must be available to sit exams from the date of their first exam until Wednesday 24th June 2026. This decision is not a school decision and does apply to all candidates in all schools.

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

Free School Meals & Pupil Premium 

Please click on the link here for further information 

PA News

PA Dates for your Diary

December

BGS PA Pre-loved School Uniform Sale
3:15pm – 4:00pm
08
December
PA Christmas shop for students ~ click here for details
12:35pm – 2:15pm
09
December
PA Christmas shop for students ~ click here for details
12:35pm – 2:15pm
10
December
​​​​PA Christmas shop for students ~ click here for details
12:35pm – 2:15pm
11
December
PA Christmas shop for students ~ click here for details
12:35pm – 2:15pm
12
December
Deadline to order Xmas Raffle tickets
All Day
14
December
Christmas Raffle Draw ~ Takes place
All Day
15
December

PA Events

09 Dec 2025
Christmas shop for students!
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08 Dec 2025
BGS PA Pre-loved School Uniform Sale
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03 Dec 2025
Library Lotto
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Lost Property

The photo below shows some of the recent additions to lost property. These items are ALL UNNAMED and include hats, coats (some are designer brands), jackets, blazers, jumpers, shirts, PE kits, trainers, football boots and drinking bottles.  Please ask your child to come to Reception to see if their lost item has been handed in. Alternatively, you can click on the link here to report any lost property or email us directly via reception@bexleygs.co.uk.

Please may we remind parents/carers to write your child's name on all of their belongings so that we can return any lost items to them. If belongings are handed in to us, and they are named, we will contact the student directly, so please ask your child to check their school email account to see if we have messaged them.

End of Term Unclaimed Lost Property Notice (2nd reminder)

Any items lost or unclaimed by the end of school on Wednesday 17th December will be packed up on Thursday 18th December and donated to local charities, the Salvation Army or disposed of.

Reception Team

Platinum Jubilee Fundraiser Update

Dear all,

Thanks to your generous contributions to date, we have raised over £5000 which will make a real difference to our Sixth Form facilities.

Every single donation, however big or small, is very gratefully received and will help us to reach our target. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.

Here is the link to our Just Giving page or, if you prefer, scan this QR code.

Thank you.

December

Winter Concert ~ click here to book tickets
6:00pm – 8:30pm
04
December

Winter Concert ~ click here to book tickets
6:00pm – 8:30pm
04
December

Wendy & Peter Pan

Carols by Candlelight at St John's Church ~ click here to book tickets
6:00pm
16
December

Carols by Candlelight at St John's Church ~ click here to book tickets
6:00pm
16
December

January 2026

Year 11 Mock Examinations until Tuesday 13th January
8:30am – 3:30pm
from 05 Jan until 09 Jan
05
January
Year 11 Mock Examinations until Tuesday 13th January (continue)
8:30am – 3:30pm
from 12 Jan until 13 Jan
12
January

June (Advance notice)

GCSE Contingency DAY (click here for details)
8:30am
24
June