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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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18/09/24

Thank you for the launch of BMAT Oxbridge Programme. Parents, students and staff enjoyed the presentation this evening. pic.twitter.com/8rDCHmM1uD

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SFG awarded for supporting young carers

SFG awarded for supporting young carers

Posted: 1st April 2020

Our school has been awarded for our work to support young people who care for relatives at home.

Sir Frederick Gibberd College has been given a bronze Young Carers in Schools Award for its work to make sure students do not miss out on education because they are young carers.

The Young Carers in Schools programme helps primary and secondary schools to improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice.

A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition or drug or alcohol problem, or younger sibling.

Katy Tyler, learning mentor, underwent training to ensure any young person at the school who is acting as a young carer can be given the help and support they need.

She said: “We have worked hard to secure our bronze award. The assessors were so impressed with the work we are doing, they have encouraged us to now go for the silver award.

“At Sir Frederick, we have educated staff on what young carers are, so they know what they are looking out for, as it is not always obvious which young people are caring for others. We have created notice boards for staff and students to share information about young carers, started a lunchtime drop-in session once a week to give young carers an opportunity to take time out and be just children for a while and we have set up an email address so they can contact me with any concerns they may have.”

With schools now closed due to the Coronavirus, the school is making regular phone calls to ensure its young carers are coping at home.

Mrs Tyler said: “I am calling our children every other day to have a chat with them. We are talking about anything and everything, even just the weather to give them something other than their caring role to think about for half an hour or an hour. They cannot get a break at the moment, so our phone and video calls are really important to them.

“Our young carers are under even more pressure at the moment without the break of school.”

David Mirzai, schools development co-ordinator for Young Carers, said: “I had no doubts you would pass. It is great to work with you. Bring on Silver.”

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