News & Blog

Jubilee Magnolia Tree? We were thrilled to hear from a former student Sarah Strike (nee Chown) last week who gave us some amazing news on just how old our magnificent magnolia tree might be… Sarah joined MGGS in September 1956 and the magnolia tree then stood a mere [...]

Fish Filleting Workshop with Cucina Mr McKenzie, Master Chef from Cucina worked with our Year 10 Food & Nutrition students for a fish filleting workshop this week.  The students had their hands full filleting the fish! The students learnt how to fillet, cook and present a fish dish [...]

Design Heritage Challenge - Gift Shop Pitches Having been shortlisted for the Maidstone Museum’s Design Heritage Challenge, on the evening of the 11th May four Year 8 students from MGGS pitched their idea to a panel of judges.  The competition required students to design and make a product [...]

Design Technology @MGGS Using a wood-turning lathe is a process that requires a certain level of skill and accuracy and yet is also incredibly therapeutic! This week, our A Level Product Design students had a go at turning a length of natural softwood to put their theoretical knowledge [...]

Mayor Making Ceremony MGGS was delighted to hear from Louise Brice - Maidstone Borough Councillor, Staplehurst Ward this week regarding Ellie N’s attendance on behalf of the School at the Maidstone Borough Council’s AGM: “I wanted to email you to recognise the achievement of one of your students, [...]

Tyson the Trainee Guide Dog Visits MGGS This week MGGS was honoured to have a visit from trainee guide dog, Tyson and his trainer Mr Manser. Tyson is a cross Golden Labrador/Retriever. Observing Tyson’s behaviour in a wide variety of environments increases his chances of success in the [...]