Bullying has long been a pervasive issue in schools – and, being realistic, it’s regrettably a problem which is always likely to exist to a certain extent. There are still plenty of steps we can take as trusted adults, however, to lend support, comfort and reassurance to children who are going through this deeply upsetting...
Every year, Black History Month takes place in the month of October. This year, TGS students relished the opportunity to learn about notable people from the past and present. Some students from primary and from secondary took the opportunity to create imaginative and vibrant posters. In secondary English, some students analysed the evocative work of...
In July 2023, the Year 4 and 5 students (now Years 5 and 6) entered a creative writing competition entitled, ‘ The Incredible Diary of…..’ Students had to write a diary entry based on being ‘The Incredible Diary of…..’ The students were able to create a character who they based their diary entry upon. Nearly...
They’ve helped thousands of people successfully quit smoking; in laboratory tests, they’ve been found to be up to 95% less harmful than cigarettes; and they’ve been hailed as “a game changer for public health” by one independent review. So why exactly are vapes and e-cigarettes still regarded by many experts as controversial and potentially dangerous?...
The online world and digital technology has become such a significant part of our lives – and integral to so many aspects of our daily routine – that we shouldn’t be surprised at the degree of influence it can wield over what we think and how we feel. Many experiences that young people have on...
A free online safety guide on Telegram. With more than 700 million users worldwide, Telegram is a popular alternative to the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger; indeed, in some countries, it’s overtaken that pair to become the most-used instant messaging app. Telegram’s no stranger to controversy, however, and has occasionally been made unavailable for...
