Meet the Marines

A group of 15 Year 12 and Year 13 students from HGS visited Upton Warren in Bromsgrove on Wednesday 27 April to take part in an exciting day, working with the Royal Marine Commandos.

The students listened to a welcome from Captain Simon Dack MBE, a Captain in the Royal Marines, who is the Officer in Charge of the Commando Recruiting Troop based at CTCRM in Devon. Captain Dack talked about the wonderful opportunities in the Royal marines, and also their proud history.

Then the students took part throughout the day in activities ranging from fitness work, high wall climbing, lazer quest, and were even passengers in lightweight Zodiac boats which sped around the lake at Upton Warren.

Our students were accompanied by Mr Conway and Ms May from the Sixth Form team and also Mr Morgan, the School Business Manager and himself a former Naval Officer who served for many years.

The photo shows Sushanto Chanda (12 AHA) taking part in the high wall climb with a Royal Marines Commando Instructor. Our students were great ambassadors for HGS and were complimented on their determination, focussed approach and zest for life. All involved had a fabulous day doing something completely different and enjoying every minute!