Co-Curricular

10th March 20

Building on our reputation for new and original writing, the Drama Department was delighted to be accepted into The National Theatre’s Connection programme in October 2019.  The Festival has been an annual event since 1995, with the NT commissioning ten new plays each year.  All of the 300 national and international companies made up of…

14th February 20

Pupils from across the Senior School performed to a packed ‘standing-room only’ house last Friday evening in what was the biggest ‘Taking the Stage’ yet. Pupils taking their Trinity College exams were able to use the event as a dress rehearsal and this allowed the audience to see Charley Kirby and Charlotte Beck both show…

6th December 19

6th Form  pupil William Gilbert (Kings Lynn) has just been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) Awards 2020 Emerging Shooter of the Year category. This recognises a clay pigeon shooter who has shown ‘brilliant talent’  but may not have been recognised yet for their shooting ability. Finalists are…

28th November 19

Under 11 Girls’ Indoor Tournament was hosted by Langley Prep School at Taverham Hall. Wisbech Grammar School came top of their group by remaining undefeated. They qualified for the final but unfortunately lost 1-0, winning themselves silver medals, and finishing 2nd overall out of 8 different teams. “I am thoroughly delighted with their performance during the…

18th October 19

House Music Competition 2019 This year’s House Music Competition took place on Monday 14 October. All pupils in the Senior School were off timetable for the day and the renowned conductor and choral director, Dominic Ellis-Peckham, was invited into School to assist each of the four Houses to prepare their House song. Each House had…

3rd July 19

Trinity College London offers an unrivalled choice of qualifications for pupils of drama and speech subjects, at all levels of experience and ability. Their  syllabuses provide a structured framework designed to encourage the progressive development of integrated performance and communication skills over time. Their solo and pair graded exams and diplomas are fully accredited in…

26th March 19

The Leavers’ Concert marked the end of music at WGS for Upper 6th Form pupils Amy, Ellie, Demelza and Catherine. There was a fantastic atmosphere as the evening started with the Chamber Orchestra playing Mozart’s “Concert Overture”. Just Flutes, directed by the super talented Mrs Garford, performed a lively “Cachuca”. Training Wind Band performed two…

27th February 19

44 pupils from 1st to 6th Form travelled to London for their annual London Theatre trip, which is in its ninth year. This was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience what London had to offer. The itinerary started in Borough Market where pupils selected food from the many colourful stalls offering everything from giant…

13th February 19

On Tuesday 5 February as part of our Enrichment Lectures, the School was very pleased to welcome Gary Burgess, a Super League and International Netball Umpire. He gave an inspiring and engaging Enrichment Lecture to pupils and staff about how he became involved in the sport and his career and experiences as an official. Gary…

4th December 18

Arcadia Baroque Group, directed by Mrs Harding, were delighted to be asked to be part of the event held at St Peter and St Paul’s Church for the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Wisbech on 27th November. The group is made up of 7 musically talented pupils from Prep 6 through to Upper Sixth….