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15 Jul 2026 This year, over 700 of you came to watch our music production, Shrek, featuring over 120 students across four shows. |
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 Summer Art & Textiles Exhibition 2026
This year’s exhibition highlighted the incredible creativity and technical skill of our students across all year groups. Visitors explored the exceptional personal expression and innovative fabric manipulation within the GCSE Art and Textiles coursework, alongside the thought-provoking, conceptually driven spaces of our Year 12 IB first-year students. The display also featured vibrant, textured portraiture from Key Stage 3 Textiles that brought identity to life through stitching, as well as a striking collaborative group task focused on large-scale cooperative letters that celebrated collective creativity and unity.
What a celebration of the incredible creativity, skill, and dedication of our students across all year groups. A truly artistic journey from Key Stage 3 through to our senior students.
Click on the link here to view the Summer Art & Textiles Exhibition Photo Gallery.
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14 Jul 2026 Representing Kent against the strongest teams from Surrey and Middlesex, the girls went undefeated throughout the regional finals, capping off a superb day with a dominant fifth win from five in their final match. |
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 | 15 Jul 2026 National School Sports Week takes place from Monday 6th July to Sunday 12th July 2026. |
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15 Jul 2026 On Thursday 9th July, Sky, Elsie, Mary, Princess, Teniola, Nicky and Louis from Year 10 represented the school at the Bingham Debate Competition, hosted by South Hampstead High School, the largest state school debating competition in the UK. |
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 What's hot in Geography?
Year 7 Geography Diplomas
Following the Docklands field trip, the Year 7 Geographers were busy working on their diplomas during the summer term. We have had a fabulous selection of diplomas this year, and it has been enjoyable if not tough marking them. This year, students who received a distinction will receive a small London-themed prize from their teacher upon receiving their results.
 Please see below some of the highlights of each class from their teachers – there were too many to include!
Miss Ashman, Head of Geography
Click on the link here to view the Year 7 Geography Diploma work Photo Gallery.
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15 Jul 2026 Geography taking learning to the field | 15 Jul 2026 Geography taking learning to the field |
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13 Jul 2026 I would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful School Council team for all their hard work this year. |
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 | 15 Jul 2026 On Wednesday the 17th June, we as a school celebrated ‘Thank a teacher day’. |
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Looking after your wellbeing over the summer
Whilst some of you may be desperate for Friday to come and for the holidays to start, some of you may be feeling apprehensive, nervous and overwhelmed by the thought of 6 weeks without the routine and structure of school and being with friends on a daily basis.
If you are the latter, here are some tips to support you over the summer holiday:
Keep a gentle routine: While days can be flexible, keeping set times for meals and sleep helps your mind stay grounded.
Set screen boundaries: Too much time on phones or tablets can rewrite the brain's reward system, leading to chronic irritability and boredom when offline.
Limit social media: Constant scrolling often replaces real-world experiences, distorts reality, and disrupts healthy daily habits. Seeing highlights of your friend's travels and looking at curated, filtered photos fosters unrealistic lifestyle expectations.
Get outside: Sunlight and fresh air boost your mood. Be kind to yourself: You do not have to be busy every day. Doing "nothing" for a period of time is a great way to rest.
Eat well, sleep well and get moving: The three essential pillars for healthy brain development, emotional stability, and physical growth.
Ask for support: If the holidays feel overwhelming, do not wait to get help. Mrs Meyer shared a wellbeing support poster with you at the end of last week, providing you with a range of charities you can contact for support if needed.
Let go of the pressure to have the 'perfect summer' and try to enjoy each day as it comes.
Have a lovely, restful break and see you all in September.
Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team
Please click on the link here to access all our Wellbeing Weekly updates.
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Bexley "Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme - Summer 2026"
The London Borough of Bexley is delivering the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, which is funded by the Department for Education.
The HAF programme provides a variety of fun activities, including sports, food making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills. It’s for school-aged children and young people from Reception to Year 11, and runs during the Easter, Summer and Winter school holidays.
Places are funded for those who receive benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) and attend a school in Bexley. Benefits-related FSM are available to children and young people if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits.
Paid for places are also available at some of the schemes for those not eligible for the funded places.
For further information, please follow the attached link.
Many thanks
Mr Alan Mackle
SENDCo
Bexley Grammar School, Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BL
Tel: 020 8304 8538
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Please click on the link here to access all our Safeguarding Updates
Mr S Auckland
Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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 Well done on finishing your exams!
You have worked so hard, and now it is time to relax and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
GCSE Results for Year 11 will be available for collection from 9am on Thursday 20th August 2026. Uncollected results will be emailed to your school email account later that day. Should you encounter any problems receiving your results, please email the Examinations Officer, Mrs Bono (bono_a@bexleygs.co.uk)
If you wish any other person (including family members) to collect your results on your behalf, you must give your written authorisation to the Examinations Officer before results day.
Your GCSE certificates will be presented to pupils at a school assembly in November.
Pupils who do not attend can collect their certificates from the Examinations Office. Please email Mrs Bono to arrange. If you wish any other person (including family members) to collect your certificates on your behalf, you must give your written authorisation to the Examinations Officer.
Mrs Bono, Examinations Officer
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Lost Property
End of term ~ 3rd and final reminder
Please note: Any unclaimed items still at Reception by the end of lunchtime on THURSDAY 16TH JULY, will be donated to charity or disposed of.
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.
Click on the link here to report any lost property or email us directly via reception@bexleygs.co.uk.
Thank you
Reception Team
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Year 10 Work Experience – Time to Find Your Placement!
 Year 10 students should now be actively looking for a 4-day work experience placement for the week beginning Monday 21st October 2026.
Work experience is a fantastic opportunity to explore a career you are interested in, develop valuable workplace skills, build confidence and gain an insight into the world of work. Whether it confirms a future career choice or introduces you to something completely new, it is an important part of preparing for life after school.
To help with your search, a list of employers who have previously hosted our students is available in the Year 10 Work Experience Google Classroom. This is a great place to start, although students are encouraged to contact any suitable employer that matches their interests.
Once a placement has been secured, students must log the details on Unifrog via the link provided in Google Classroom.
To add a placement:
- Log in to www.unifrog.com using your school email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, click Reset Password.
- Scroll down to the coloured boxes on the homepage and select Placements.
- Complete all of the required placement and employer details.
- Tick the two confirmation boxes and submit the form.
Once the placement has been submitted, Unifrog will automatically email the employer to collect the remaining information needed to complete the approval process.
We encourage students to begin contacting employers as soon as possible, as many organisations have limited spaces available. If you have any questions about finding a placement or using Unifrog, please speak to your tutor or the Careers Team.
Miss Hodkin, Senior Academic Mentor, Year 10
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Message for parents/carers from Public Health Bexley
During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings real risks to health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual.
High temperatures can affect anyone, not just those traditionally seen as vulnerable. It’s important to check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you. It is also important to keep children cool and be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. These are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions and it is important to know how to respond.
There’s lots you can do to keep children cool
- ensure children wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured clothing, and sunhats when outdoors
- Actively encourage frequent drinking of water and fluids throughout the day.
- Limit time in direct sunlight; prioritise shaded areas.
- Apply and reapply high-factor sunscreen
- Avoid vigorous physical activity during the hottest parts of the day.
- Plan calm, low-energy activities instead.
- Open windows early in the morning to release heat.
- Once outdoor temperatures rise above indoor levels, close windows and blinds/curtains to keep heat out while maintaining ventilation.
- Use oscillating mechanical fans to increase air movement if temperatures are below 35°C (above this temperature they may be counterproductive)
- Minimise indoor heat by keeping lights off where possible and turning off equipment rather than leaving on standby
- Ensure children in prams or pushchairs are shaded by using a parasol and make sure there is adequate air flow, remove any excess clothing and check on them regularly to make sure they are not overheated.
Heat related illness
It is important to be able to recognise the signs of heat related illness.
Stay vigilant for signs of heat stress/dehydration:
- Irritability, discomfort, or unusual behaviour
- Reduced urination, dark urine, or dry nappies
Symptoms of heat exhaustion
- feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- excessive sweating and skin becoming pale and clammy (a change in skin colour can be harder to see on brown or black skin)
- cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
- move the child to a cool area and encourage them to drink cool water
- cool the child as rapidly as possible, for example, by sponging or spraying the child with cool water and placing cold packs around the neck and armpits, or wrapping the child in a cool, wet sheet and assist cooling with a fan
If you are concerned about symptoms, or they are worsening, seek medical advice.
Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke and is a medical emergency.
Symptoms of heatstroke may include:
- confusion or lack of co-ordination
- high body temperature – a temperature of or above 40°C (104°F)
- red, hot skin that can be sweaty or dry
If heatstroke is suspected, call 999 and then cool the child down whilst awaiting medical assistance. If a child loses consciousness, or has a fit, place the child in the recovery position and all 999 immediately and follow their instructions.
For more information on staying safe in hot weather, see the government guidance Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - GOV.UK
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As Children’s Commissioner, I am writing to ask you to ensure all of your children complete my new survey, The Big Future.
Under the Children Act 2004, it is my role to promote the views and interests of children in England, and I have done this so far by conducting the two largest ever children’s surveys: The Big Ask and The Big Ambition.
Now, for the first time, hundreds of thousands of children will be eligible to vote in the next general election, the biggest change to the franchise in half a century. Yet just one in five children say politicians listen to them. That’s why I’m launching my final survey, The Big Future.
I want to make sure that I hear from as many children as possible, aged 0-18, from all backgrounds, in all schools and colleges, and in every part of the country. To do that, I need your help.
I am asking children about the changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns, and their hopes for the future. More than anything, I want to know what they think a good childhood should look like today.
I am asking you to share the survey with all the children, parents and carers in your school or college community. Schools and colleges that achieve high participation rates will receive formal recognition for their contribution to amplifying children’s voices and encouraging civic engagement, and a summary of their pupils’ responses.
I would be grateful if you could ensure that every child in your school or college has taken part before the deadline of Friday 23 October.
I will be publishing my findings next year, and they will be used to advocate at the highest level for solutions that children want to see, to the problems that they tell me are most important to them.
Thank you for your support.
Yours sincerely,
Dame Rachel de Souza
Children’s Commissioner
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