This is exactly what we did today when we cut our magnificent 150th Anniversary celebration cake. Each year group was invited to come and receive a slice of the celebration cake as part of our 150th Anniversary year. It was a wonderful way of involving the whole school in celebrating our rich and diverse history. The students were amazed at the sheer size and brilliant design of the cake as well as thoroughly enjoying the cake itself as an extra treat at lunch! Our thanks go to all the students and staff  who made the event possible.

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Wednesday 19th December 2012 – 7pm

Winter Concert

Thursday 21st March 2013 – 7pm

Instrumental Progress Evening

Thursday 25th April 2013 – 7pm

HGS Young Musician of the year

Wednesday 17th July 2013 – 6.30pm

Summer Soiree

On the 5th of October twelve students from years 8 up to 12 took part in a  residential trip to the Derbyshire Peak District with Miss Forth and Mr Keane. Friday evening  saw  some good old fashioned fun as we walked a section of the Tissington trail that took us through what used to be a railway tunnel, exploring Ashbourne and finally discovering the chip shop!

Once at Ilam Hall we launched ten Chinese lanterns into a pitch black sky which was very atmospheric.

Saturday was spent walking along the Dove Valley along the river over the famous stepping stones and exploring caves.

At the half way point we fed some hungry ducks.

On the way back we stopped off at a well known and popular fast food restaurant for lunch.

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On Monday 12th and Thursday 15th of November the Btec Engineers from Yr 11 had the opportunity to visit the RAF’s restoration workshops  at the Aerospace Museum Cosford. We saw at first hand the high standard of workshop practise that these engineers work to. The aircraft being restored ranged from wood and canvas from the First World War to Harrier Jump Jets still in service. The visit gave us a fascinating insight into the work of the Museums engineers.

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