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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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Reading given own lesson on timetable

Reading given own lesson on timetable

Posted: 14th December 2020

Reading is taken so seriously at Sir Frederick Gibberd College, it has its own lesson on the timetable.

Time is allotted in each school day for students to focus on their reading.

Students are read to by a member of staff and discuss books, explore vocabulary and complete word banks, as well as taking quizzes on the books they are reading to assess their comprehension and to encourage reading for pleasure.

Mizgin Koker, English teacher and reading lead, said: “We love reading at Sir Frederick Gibberd College.

“We have a diverse reading curriculum and each reading class enjoys reading three sets of novels throughout the academic year.”

Students in Year 7 are reading Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman in class.

Amelia said: “I really this book. It teaches us how prejudices can come in different forms. I like how the novel has many plot twists and each chapter ends with lots of cliff-hangers.

“It’s also really fun to read as a class!”

The school also encourages students to enter local and national writing competitions and provides recommended reading lists, as well as providing a selection of free ebooks for students to read.

Students marked National Poetry Day by writing and performing their own work in class. The winner from each class performed in a virtual whole school assembly and an overall winner was chosen by each class voting for their favourite performer.

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