In our latest blog, we share some of the fantastic Christmas themed activities that have been happening in school over the past few weeks and give some insight into the activities that made up the 2020 SGGS Winter House Festival.  

Thursday 17^th December proved a significant day at Stratford Girl’s Grammar School, not only as the last day of term, but as the hard work of students and staff was reflected through a wonderful Winter House Festival celebration.

The annual event, run by the SGGS House Captains, began with all tutor groups watching the final chapter of a ‘Murder Mystery’ event, with the big reveal set for the end of the school day. Year groups then took it in turns to enjoy a multitude of fun activities including Story Book sessions, participation in Christmas Bingo and the extremely popular ‘Snowball’ – a fast, fun dodgeball style event run by PE!  With appetites suitably worked up, festive food was the order of the day on the SGGS canteen menu, with gingerbread men, smarties cookies and Christmas cracknell enjoyed by all.

After lunch, teacher videos were shared with each Year group, followed by an engaging festive-themed Quiz. The day concluded with a dance performance on the centre lawn as SGGS students signed off on a unique school term in style.

Ongoing achievements

The Winter Festival may have concluded recent festive activities, but it was certainly not the only example of seasonal cheer at SGGS. Our first ever Virtual Christmas Concert was uploaded to the school website and students recorded their own layers of music on their chosen instruments safely from their homes, before this was then put mixed together afterwards to create some unique and stunning performances. Under normal circumstances, there would be two physical Christmas Concerts held at SGGS, but as this year’s production needed to be virtual, parents and students benefitted from being able to access the ensembles online at their convenience.

 

Our annual Christmas Jumper Day was also held on Monday 14th December, a non-uniform day where we encourage those who wish to, to wear an old festive jumper or to create one from scratch. Students donated a minimum of £2 for the privilege of wearing non-school uniform, which helped us to raise over £2000 for the Magic Breakfast; a charity that provides nutritious and balanced meals to hungry children all around the country.

Our Head-Girl Team have also spread joy by sending out copies of a CD featuring the regional and national award-winning SGGS Chamber Choir. The CD features songs recorded at the Guildhall in Stratford-Upon-Avon from before the coronavirus pandemic.

 

 

And finally …

We would like to wish everyone that is part of the SGGS community a restful and enjoyable break over the festive period. Congratulations on all of your achievements this term and we look forward to welcoming you back to school in January.