Academic

10th August 21

Pupils at WGS continue to excel in a remarkable display of resilience as A-Level results surpass expectations Continued disruption to WGS pupils’ school life in the form of further lockdowns, remote learning and a stifling of the enrichment programmes were all overcome as demonstrated by a superb set of results. “Once again, WGS pupils continue…

16th December 20

The advent of COVID-19 caused many challenges for teachers and pupils alike, but via on-line learning, many pupils in Prep 6 completed the Vrettos Award which provides pupils with an opportunity to extend their learning experiences beyond the expectations of the National Curriculum. The Prep 6 pupils carried out independent learning by using a wide…

20th August 20

A real cause for celebration at Wisbech Grammar School as it celebrates excellent GCSE results this morning for the ‘year group that does’. by Chris Staley Headmaster at WGS This morning saw a real sense of relief, satisfaction, and happiness after days of increased stress and anxiety following the publication of A ‘level results last…

13th August 20

“Pupils at WGS continue to achieve top grades and their achievements have certainly not been derailed by Coronavirus or last-minute Government changes. At a very top level, I am really pleased with the A-Level results this year. They have significantly improved from twelve months ago. The top grades (A*-A) accounted for a third of results…

6th March 20

On Monday 2 March pupils from Prep 5/ 6 as well as 1st and 2nd Form enjoyed an afternoon matinee performance of “Ecris-moi”, a play in French, produced and performed by the Onatti Theatre Company. They tour the UK with various plays in French, German and Spanish for pupil at different Key Stages in languages….

10th January 20

Freshers’ week is a flurry of names and faces. I was worried about the change, not only in academic life but also in independence. Would I meet people who I get along with, shared a similar outlook on life and passion for my subject? I really had nothing to worry about and settled my nerves…

12th December 19

The mock election in WGS was held on the same day as the UK general election. All of the pupils in the Senior School had the opportunity to vote – as well as the staff – after hustings were held in the main hall. Six political parties were represented – the Brexit Party, Conservatives, Greens,…

30th September 19

Youthbridge is the British German Association’s primary charitable endeavour, providing support and finance to promote the teaching of German in UK schools. Youthbridge is campaigning to promote German in schools and endeavours to provide practical intervention to help schools put German on the curriculum. The BGA’s annual Deakin Youthbridge Award Scheme gives cash prizes and…

28th June 19

On Monday 24 June, Prep 6 pupils presented the work they have done towards the Vrettos Award Scheme to the Governors and Senior Leadership Team. In total 20 pupils completed all the work and were presented with their certificates by Mr Staley, Headmaster. The Vrettos Award scheme provides Prep 6 pupils with an opportunity to…

13th June 19

As part of our enrichment and extended learning programme for 6th Form pupils, we were excited to welcome David Hawkins, who specialises in helping pupils make international university applications. He is a former teacher and university adviser in schools in the UK and internationally and has helped hundreds of students make successful university applications. Mr…