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10/07/25

🎭 Our Celebration of the Arts event was a great success. The highlights included an art exhibition and our 'SFG has Talent' show. 🎉 Thank you to all parents and carers who came to support our students in showing their passion for the arts. pic.twitter.com/tGBE7homyG

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01/07/25

💬 "The community at SFG looks ahead with confidence and enthusiasm as it enters this exciting new chapter under Ms Doyle’s leadership." 🤝 We are pleased to welcome Ms Jo Doyle as our new Headteacher from November 2025. 📄 Read more: https://t.co/tZbgMUzZGO pic.twitter.com/ofc9ZLlxg3

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25/06/25

🎉 Congratulations to Elliot for receiving the achievement Environmental Award. 📷 Elliot promoted various environmental provisions at SFG, including a whole-school litter picking initiative which has now become a part of our enrichment activities. pic.twitter.com/1F5g1p7gQz

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25/06/25

🧮 Two star students achieved a Bronze Award at the Junior Kangaroo Competition 2025, which places them among the top mathematicians for their age in the country. 📰 Read More: https://t.co/bY1awfVQtZ pic.twitter.com/MrHzT7Gv6h

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10/06/25

🤝 Students welcomed and accompanied to our school last week. 💬 Our young people were also given the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session on a wide range of topics with their member of parliament. 📄 Read more: https://t.co/AxyHOUHJTW pic.twitter.com/LOzGzMMHhQ

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09/06/25

🎭 Step into a world of creativity at our Celebration of the Arts events! 🎤 We will be showcasing a variety of talent, with a dedicated Art, Design & Technology exhibition and our SFG Has Talent Show. 📅 Wednesday 25th June, Johnson Building pic.twitter.com/yeEf4tqnK6

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22/05/25

👩‍🎓 Years 8 & 9 were joined by former sixth form students at Abbot Care Home. 👵 The visit provided the group a chance for younger and older generations to meet and work together. 🗨 Students and residents played games, participated in craft activities, and socialised. pic.twitter.com/FV4SVVcb1E

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16/05/25

👮 have invited students to attend their open day at Harlow Police Station. 🤝 This will serve as an opportunity to view the teams and partners who operate within the local community 🗓️ Saturday 31st May 2025 10:00am – 2:00pm pic.twitter.com/eRh1E4H2Ti

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16/05/25

👮 has invited students to attend their open day at Harlow Police Station. 🤝 This will serve as an opportunity to view the teams and partners who operate within the local community. 🗓️ Saturday 31st May 2025 10:00am – 2:00pm

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22/04/25

🌟 We're Hiring: Catering Supervisor – Sir Frederick Gibberd College 🌟 🧑‍🍳 Applicants must be responsible for kitchen staff during agreed mealtimes and assist with the provision of high-quality food and beverage service. 🔗 Click here to find out more: https://t.co/OaYlfyOTVh pic.twitter.com/Oy17w0eSpu

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12/03/25

👩‍🚒 Essex Fire Museum Family Open Day 📅 Saturday 29th March, 10:30am - 4:00pm 🚒 There will be opportunities for families to get involved in history trails, spot hazards, partake in craft activities and and sit inside fire engines. 🌐 Book tickets here: https://t.co/Aw2lQ2x5NA pic.twitter.com/ViplxFmezb

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10/02/25

🌱 Free welbeing courses for every household provided by ACL Essex 👪 Sign up via their website: https://t.co/Ki1928RnB7 and search for 'Family Wellbeing' in the find a course box. pic.twitter.com/4KRIiQeCF2

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04/02/25

☕️ Join for a hot drink and a chat as part of Time to Talk day. 🤝 Everyone is welcome - just drop in! 📍Wellbeing Hub, 10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair, Harlow CM18 6NZ 🗓️ Thursday 6th February 12:00pm - 2:00pm. pic.twitter.com/Me8t45dI2y

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12/11/24

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENT We're looking forward to welcoming families to view our school on Saturday 16th November. This event will offer you a chance to learn more about our offerings, meet our staff and explore the options available for the next stage of your child's education. pic.twitter.com/SAjb8vHuhO

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08/10/24

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22/09/24

SFG school tour booking link:https://t.co/T1IrTidrQm

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21/09/24

Year 12 had a wonderful time visiting Westminster Abbey—what an incredible place full of history and heritage! 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/eyzShsqrOA

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21/09/24

Year 12 visited the Houses of Parliament last week. It's vital for our young people to understand and engage with politics. Thank you to for taking the time to meet and speak with them.#TeamSFG 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/e3NgVBzCFC

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21/09/24

Year 12 Maths Day was great fun. Thank you for having us 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/EHxv3nHPB3

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19/09/24

Year 7 Talk About Transition Workshops were fantastic. As always, big praise from the visitors on how engaged and polite our children were.#TeamSFG 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/50kMsbxUhy

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History made at new Harlow school

History made at new Harlow school

Posted: 2nd July 2019

History was made when the first cohort of Harlow’s newest secondary school came together for a transition day.

Sir Frederick Gibberd College is being opened in the town by BMAT to provide a solution to the critical shortage of school places.

A group of 120 Year 7 students have signed up to become the very first to attend the brand-new school later this year.

In preparation, they spent a day together, meeting each other and their teachers and sampling the kind of lessons they can expect to experience at the secondary school, including psychology, PE, performing arts and food technology.

Headteacher Dee Conlon started the day by explaining to students that everything they will experience at the new school will have a deeper meaning or purpose. She said: “Our school colours are navy and yellow and there is even a deeper meaning behind that decision.

“If you think about the blue ocean, I want you to look at the horizon and the yellow sun at the end of it. If you aim for the horizon, you will get there. If you do not dream big and aim for the impossible, it will never become possible.

“Our colours are to remind us to dream big. The possibilities are endless. The bigger you dream, the more you will achieve.”

Year 6 pupil Isabelle Chapman-Brown is joining from The Downs Primary School. She said: “I wanted to come to the school mainly because of Mrs Conlon. When my cousins were at Burnt Mill Academy, she really helped them. The thought of attending a brand-new school was also a reason.

“I was a little bit nervous before today, but mainly excited to meet different children and make new friends. I am looking forward to everything about starting school.”

A whole team of teachers who are joining the school when it opens also came together for a transition day, before parents were invited in that evening.

Assistant headteacher Cheree Leverington, who has worked with Mrs Conlon for ten years and moves across from Burnt Mill, said: “One of the things I want to focus on is mental health as it is such a big thing today. I have arranged mental health training for staff in September. It’s about us all being one team and all looking after each other.

“I am really excited to start. It has been wonderful to be involved in setting up the school throughout this year. I think it’s going to be fantastic. It is going to grow and evolve to be an outstanding educational setting for everyone. We are going to achieve great things.”

Mrs Conlon said: “We are making history today. It’s the first time we have all been together; it’s a monumental day.

“I have been working on this project for four years. It feels very real today.”

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