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Science That Shatters Matters!

7th July 2022 SCIENCE WEEK IS BACK! Did you know that 2022 is the UN-declared International Year of Glass, celebrating what the UN describes as one of the most important, versatile and transformative materials in history? As if that is not enough reason for celebration, scientists predict that glass will […]

More Musical Accolades for Augustine

17 June 2022 In December last year, Augustine Leung (11 Jenkin) achieved a Piano Licentiate Performance Diploma (LMusA). This is one of the very highest musical achievements that a pianist can attain. Now, just six months later, Augustine has achieved an Associate of Music (AMusA) for violin. With two musical […]

Mastering Inclusive Education

17 June 2022 When Vocal teacher and Junior School Inclusive Education teacher, Mrs Simone Martin, enrolled in a Master’s Degree, she quickly understood that what she would learn would be helpful to all students, harmful for none but crucial for some. This realisation helped make three years of part-time study […]

Strictly Ballroom Set to Dazzle at Ulumbarra Theatre

27th May 2022 Girton Grammar School is bringing the colourful and charismatic Baz Luhrmann movie blockbuster, Strictly Ballroom, to the Ulumbarra Theatre in June. Head of Drama and Production Director, Mrs Mandy Ellison, said that the time was right for an uplifting and fun show. “Baz Luhrmann once described Strictly […]

From the Acting Head: 2022 Foundation Day Church Service

17th May 2022   On Friday 13th May, Girton Grammar School celebrated 138 years of continuous operation at the annual Foundation Day Church Service. The Acting Head, Dr Emma O’Rielly, gave a thought-provoking speech about Girton’s successive founders, each contributing to the school’s ongoing progression and growth within the context […]

Confidence the Key to Unlocking Female Leadership

16th May 2022 Mrs Prue Beckwith is Girton’s Head of Science and having recently completed the Women’s Advanced Leadership Program run by the National Excellence in School Leadership Institute (NESLI), she feels more confident in leading her colleagues in the Science department and believes that the skills she gained on […]