23rd April 2012
Bill Waite, a retired Mathematics teacher and co-writer of Edexcel IGCSE Maths textbooks, came in to give a talk to our Year 11 students who are about to sit their IGCSE Maths exam. Bill spoke about how to gain crucial extra marks which I’m sure will be very worthwhile to the students.
Further to his talk on exams, Bill also spoke about his recent battle with Parkinson’s Disease and how he is about to embark on a golf tour of Canada and America to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease UK. In one calendar month, Bill is booked to play 18 golf courses across the two countries and take part in various other charity events. If you would like to read more about this challenge or if you would like to donate to the charity then please click here.

Creative and Media Workshop
On March 14th a group of year 8 students went to Fantasy Island in Skegness to take part in a Creative and Media Workshop organised by Boston College. There were 4 workshops during the day, the first one being an Interactive Art session with a Graffiti artist. Students were shown how to create their own tag and how to use spray paints to decorate their work. Next they went to a session on photography and learnt how to take better photographs. After lunch the third activity involved a TV studio. They were able to take on the roles associated with producing a TV programme both in front and behind the camera, and in the Gallery. Our final activity involved a dance session with a world famous choreographer – Ashley Banjo’s very own dance teacher no less! A great time was had by all, with opportunity to learn more about possible future career choices and jobs in the Media. Pictures can be seen here.

Girls from 9J take to the stage with percussion duo Maraca2.
9Jade joined Percussion Duo Maraca2 in their concert at the South Holland Centre on 29th February in a show of percussive virtuosity. They had initially taken part in a workshop with the Duo a week or two earlier where they learnt their individual sections, following that up with more rehearsal sessions before coming together with other local schools in the evening to perform a massed Samba within the concert itself. Having learnt Samba earlier in the year they were able to extend their knowledge of this musical form, learning new ostinato patterns and rhythms and showing great musical discipline in providing a rock steady (if you’ll pardon the pun) beat to the whole piece. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to understand what it feels like to perform in such a large group with such professionals and all students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the concert that it was a part of. Picture can be seen on this Link.

East Midlands Floor and Vault Competition - Saturday 4th February 2012
Our teams had a great day at the East Midlands Floor and Vault Competition, which took place at Stamford on Saturday 4 February 2012 and the results are as follows: Under 13 girls came 1st winning the gold medal, with Laura Delve winning the silver medal in the individual competition. The team consisted of Elle Wenham, Megan Robinson Green, Cora-Lee Johnson, Tyler-Mae Harker, Amy Loveridge and Laura Delve. Under 19 girls also came 1st winning the gold medal, Sophie Crowson came 2nd winning the silver medal and Emma Coddington came 1st winning the gold medal in the individual competition. The team consisted of Ellie-Mae Stokes, Sammy-Jo Henshaw, Mandana Mir Javidi, Teghan-Kae Mills, Sophie Crowson and Emma Coddington. What is more remarkable is 3 of this team are only 13 years old, 1 is 14 years old and 2 are 15 years old. I would like to make a special mention to Emma who scored an amazing 9.9 on the vault, .1 short of a perfect 10. These results now mean that both of our teams are Regional Champions and therefore will represent the East Midlands at the Nationals held at Fenton Manor, Stoke on Trent in May. Pictures are in the Photo Archive

DISCOVERING MEDIEVAL
On Tuesday 17th January, year 7 students took a leap back in time when the re-enactment group ‘Happening History’ visited them. Students had the chance to find out what it was like to be a medieval knight, learning about the weapons used in battle and trying on the different types of armour. They also found out what it was like to visit a medieval surgeon, including discovering how soldiers would have been treated on the battlefield and what treatment you would have received at the barber surgeon. The students thoroughly enjoyed the visit, which brought their study of medieval history to life! Pictures are on our Photo Archive Page.

School Logo Competition On Monday 12 December there was a presentation for the prize winners of the School's New Logo Competition. For details please click here.

The Jubilee Time Capsule
Sir John Gleed School is taking part in a major social history event. The Jubilee Time Capsule is a unique social archive of the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. They want to gather contributions from people all over the world about their lives and experiences. By March 2012, Queen Elizabeth will have reigned for over 22,000 days and they want to hear stories about each and every day.
Our first story for Sunday 25 September is about our Albanian exchange.
Click Here to to look at the page.
Anyone can take part. If you want to get involved why not click on and upload your own personal stories at www.jubileetimecapsule.org We will be adding to our stories over the coming months.

The 70th anniversary celebration for the Gleed Schools took place on Tuesday 1 November.
The celebrations included students taking part in activities from the decades during different lessons, such as learning the Twist in PE.
In the evening approximately 200 former pupils and staff, who had attended and taught at the school since it opened on 1941, joined the celebrations, catching up with old friends and sharing memories of their days at the school.
The food for the evening was prepared by cookery students - the boys providing the savoury dishes and the girls providing the sweet. A celebration cake was made by Mrs Rees - a photograph is attached of the 'cutting of the cake' with senior staff and Head students from both schools. Click here to see photograph.
The celebration was rounded off with a showcase of students' talents with gymnasts, singers, musicians, dancers and drama students all taking to the stage to perform, many on the theme of 'through the decades'.

Sir John Gleed School Created
The Executive Committee of Lincolnshire County Council agreed unanimously on 1st November to the creation of Sir John Gleed School with effect from midnight.

1st November
The Gleed schools are celebrating their 70th Anniversary today with visits from old Gleed boys and girls.

Monday 17 October Benjamin Zephaniah, the famous poet, is in college today ‘facing his fear of Maths’ in connection with the Changing Faces Charity. All students have been asked to write down on post-its their own fears for us to make a display of them.
Click here to view the photos of the event.

Key Stage 3 to 5 reporting dates
Revised 2011-12 Key Stage 3 to 5 reporting dates to parents are in Further Info

Year 11 Interim Reports
The Year 11 Interim reports are now available for Parents and Students to view via their Learning Gateway Logins. These are based on the first school assessment data collection. The reports have a new format and layout. The reports open up as Adobe.PDF files and can be downloaded for printing until 31/12/11.

SLG Logins
Parent Learning Gateway Logins of new Pupils have been generated and issued out by post 21/9/11.
Open Day
Open Day and Evening for Year 5 & 6 parents and students – Thursday 13 October 2011. For more details, please look into our Further Information page or Click Here.

New over 60's ICT course FSES are running an over 60's ICT Course click here for details

New College Uniform for September 2011
The new College Uniform can be found on the Further Info page or Click here.

Industrial Action: Thursday 30 June 2011 Letter to Parents and Carers can be found in Further Information Section – click here.

24 JUNE - Revised Consultation Proposal
Important letter for parents and revised Consultation Document can be found in Further Information Section – click here.

Bag Pack to raise funds Pupils held a three-hour bag pack at Morrisons in Pinchbeck to raise cash to fund a scheme that helps new starters settle into life at the school. For the full story click here.

New College Uniform and Timetable for September 2011
The new College Uniform can be found on the Further Info page Click here.

The new Timetable can be found on the Term Dates Timetable page Click here.

9 JUNE - Academy Proposal
IMPORTANT Consultation documents can be found in Further Information Section – click here.

26 May - Academy Proposal
For details, please see the letter sent out for parents today in the Further Information Section or click here.

Rock Challenge
On Thursday 26th May 2011, we were offered a place to take part in the Open Finals of Rock Challenge 2011 at Grimsby Auditorium on Thursday 2nd June, due to another school having to drop out of the competition. We have accepted this offer and our Rock Challenge Team will be going to perform our Pandora’s Box Routine in Grimsby and to take part in a fantastic day with 11 other schools.

Gymnastics Medal spree for Gleed Girls
17 Gleed Girls competed at the South Lincolnshire School Sports Partnerships Gymnastic Competition. Click here for the full story.

Friendly help for EAL Students at Gleed Girls
Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish students at the Gleed Girls’ Technology College have been helped to settle in at school with a peer mentoring scheme. Click here for the full story.
It's never too late to learn at The Gleed Girls'
Spalding's over 60s are turning into a high-tech community, thanks to The Gleed Girls’ Technology College. Click here for the full story.
Brave Emma’s fundraising walk for disabled friends
Emma is taking on an 8k walk to raise cash so she and her disabled pals can enjoy swimming sessions. Click here for the full story.
Gleed Girls Alumni List launched
If you are an ex-Gleed Girl click here to add yourself to the Alumni List.
Comic Relief Day – Funny for Money
Gleed Girls wear it backwards to raise funds …
Click here for photos!
Rock Challenge 2011
Rock Challenge Dress Rehearsal Show click here for details

Letters from the Prime Minister's Office to our students click here. Full story click here.
Learning Gateway
Pupils begin to make use of the Learning Gateway – sharing documents, finding website links, calendars, timetables and announcements.

Parents and carers continue to join the growing numbers of Learning Gateway users.

Science Department leads the way for teacher discussion groups on Learning Gateway.

February News Letter
The College February Newsletter is on the Parents Page.

Ofsted Report
Ofsted Reports that Gleed Girls' is a Good School click here to read the full report.

Lincolnshire Schools Floor and Vault Competition took place on 23rd January for Results click here.

New over 60's ICT course
FSES are running an over 60's ICT Course click here for details

Letter for all parents in the Info Section

Christmas Variety Show Christmas Variety Show on 14 December at 7pm.

Christmas News Letter
The College Christmas Newsletter is on the Parents Page.

Christmas Draw Winners Click here for a list of winners.

Halloween competition Hairdressing
These students have completed a level 1 NVQ previously and since September have worked on developing their hairdressing skills. All enjoyed the creations and researched the theme prior to the competition.
Story boards were developed to enhance the design and showed planning and inspiration. All were winners, but gold, silver and bronze awards were given by the judges, who had a hard task of decision making, big thanks to Mrs. Shawhulme and Dr Manning. Halloween was chosen as a theme so the students could showcase their skills and talent learnt to date.

FANTASTIC RESULTS
Congratulations to our Cheerleading Pom Pom Dance squad of Yrs. 7-11 girls, who achieved 6th place this year (up from 11th place last year) at the Nationals—there are approx. a hundred teams competing! Our team was also placed in the Cheerleading Dance.
Also, well done to our Year 7 Netball Team, who on their first match drew 5-5 with Spalding High School and won at St Guthlac’s last week.

Canteen refurb
During the summer holidays the Canteen undertook a major refurbishment, so much so that the word ‘Canteen’ does not fit with the new dining experience!
New soft seating areas, new serveries, tables and chairs have given an atmosphere of eating in a high street restaurant.
A complete re-fit of the kitchen has enabled modern food choices to be offered daily - something that has delighted pupils and staff.

Gleed Girls’ Goes International!
We have been successful in gaining the prestigious International Schools’ Award from The British Council.
All the girls have assisted or participated in International House weeks and were able to take part in International competitions and even taste food from the different countries.
We have also recently established a link with a partner school in Nigeria, so girls will be able to find out more about this country and school and will have the opportunity to get Nigerian pen pals and learn a bit of Hausa (their main language)!
Different international weeks are taking place this year, so if you have ideas for activities, then please let us know!

Exam results
We have started the year on an academic high with the best examination results the college has ever achieved, both in the main school and the Post 16 Centre.
At the main school 51% of students at GCSE level achieved 5A*-C grades including English and Maths and over 50% of grades in the 6th form being at A or A*. Well done to all those students and the staff for all of their hard work.