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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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Building new school community in lockdown

Building new school community in lockdown

Posted: 11th June 2020

Our headteacher is working hard to ensure the culture and ethos of our brand-new school continues to develop during lockdown.

Sir Frederick Gibberd College opened in Harlow in September with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students.

Headteacher Dee Conlon had a calendar of events and projects planned for the school’s first year to help students and staff to bond and traditions to be formed.

With all schools forced to close to the majority in March due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Mrs Conlon and her team are having to find new ways to build that community.

Mrs Conlon, who is working on site every day with the children of key worker parents and the most vulnerable, said: “I am trying to establish a brand-new school with a new culture and a new ethos, while also trying to instil values in the children. It is hard enough to do that with a brand-new school, as you have to do it for both the children and the staff who have no older peers or long-term colleagues to look to.

“We are finding creative ways to make sure all of that is still happening and making sure those messages are going out to our children every week.”

Every Monday, students receive an email from their headteacher setting them tasks for the week, focusing on two subjects each week on a rota.

Parents are also contacted via email with information on the latest government updates surrounding schools.

Events due to take place in the school’s first year are being replaced virtually, where possible –

  • reward assemblies were scheduled for each half term, where each student’s achievements and efforts in all areas would have been recognised and celebrated. Instead, students will receive gift vouchers and certificates sent to their homes
  • lecture style seminars were planned for the end of every half term to link subjects to careers, SMSC, British values and SFG Heroes. Instead, teachers are preparing mini video seminars to send to students
  • the school’s first sports day will not take place. Plans are being developed to replace the event with something students can do at home
  • Year 6 taster days cannot happen. Instead, surveys have been sent to students, their parents and primary school teachers as a way of gathering information about the children. The students are also receiving weekly challenges, similar to those set to existing Year 7 students, to help them to feel part of the school. Inductions will be held on Microsoft Teams for parents rather than face to face

Mrs Conlon said: “We are trying to do the things we would usually do at school, while trying to develop the whole child and keep everyone safe.

“We are showing students we have not forgotten them and they are sending us photos of what they are doing at home. They are so enthusiastic about school, about learning and about getting involved.

“The lovely thing with our students is the culture we set from the beginning is already there; that there is no such thing as failure, that it is ok to not be good at everything, so they are willing to at least try. Being the best is not what matters; it is hard work and effort we reward more.

“We became really close, really quickly as we are such a small school. That goes for staff, students and parents. We all got to know each other really well. It is such a shame the first year is coming to an end with it unlikely we will be able to see our beautiful children again before September.

“I think the bond we have got and the positive start to the school year will mean when we come back together, they will settle back into our routine well. School is their safe, consistent place and it was taken from them overnight. It was amazing to see how attached everyone had become to our school in such a short space of time.

“It is amazing how quickly we got attached to our children. We miss them so much. I know the children are missing us, too. They email us daily to tell us so. We are doing lots of things to keep in touch with our children and look forward to seeing them all again.”

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