Checking the Rec out later for that pot of gold! 🌈

Really was an inspiring and laughter filled afternoon when talking about such a serious topic. Never seen a year group so engaged in a talk. Thank you for talking to us Emma Cole 'Positive Voice' HIV+

We can’t wait to get going. First groups beginning the process this afternoon! #socialaction #activecitizenship

Always a pleasure to welcome God and the Big Bang to school. Thought provoking debate and workshops on religion, belief, science and issues such as climate change. Had to prize the panel away from further questions from y10 students at the end! #personaldevelopment #widercurriculum

Lots of ground covered in a debate between Humanists UK Dialogue Officer Jeremy Rodell and @UnbelievableJB. Teaching our y11 how to disagree well!

Wise words holding very very true for the globally interconnected social media age.

Privileged to host Scott Davies to talk y11 through his life succumbing to, then tackling his gambling addiction. Tough and sometimes shocking story. EPIC Global Solutions #pshe #takingresponsibility

Serious deliberations at the First Give final. Great effort from y9 raising awareness for a number of local charities. Congratulations to the y9 team supporting Lives Not Knives who will receive a donation of £1k. #gordonsgiveback #activecitizenship

Speak Out Finals 2023. Year 7 and 8 finalists with the winning student receiving the Speak Out public speaking trophy from the Head. Creative, passionate, humorous advocacy across a huge spectrum of topics. Well done to all. #publicspeaking #personaldevelopment

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversations starters you can use.

Hugely powerful film and message. Will be using this in #PSHE lessons this week.

Careers in PSHE. A few y10 jaws dropping at some the house prices mentioned. Really informative Work Experience talk from former Gordon’s student Natasha, now in the legal team at Knight Frank.

CV building with y10. Top Tip/ be self aware; focus on your strengths not experience if you are new to the workplace. #Careers #PSHE

Evidence based research backing up advice on how to be reduce causes/risks of poor mental health. Dr Aric Sigman always enlightening and engaging KS4’s attention. #gordonscharacterqualities #resilience #pshe

High quality ‘Maximising Success’ talk with Chloe from The Life Skills Company. Genuinely engaging and hitting the right notes. Year 11 thoroughly engaged. #revision #makingadifference

Fantastic to meet Carol and John from White Lodge who came to year 10 assembly to talk about living with disabilities and how our fundraising and social action can benefit the brilliant work they do. #socialaction #activecitizenship

Fab panel discussion for y11 on Christian and Humanist perspectives. Great panellists Clare Williams from OCCA and Jeremy Rodell from Humanists UK facing some perceptive questions from students. #citizenship #lifebeyondthwclassroom #bigquestions Gordon’s Chaplain

In support of their chosen charity White Lodge Year 9 students spent a day in a wheelchair to experience life in school from the perspective of someone living with physical disabilities. They will be reporting back in PSHE lessons.

Great to host Scott Davies talking to year 11 about addiction, mental health, and the pressures young people face online. His story is tough to hear at times but his strength in overcoming addiction is inspiring. EPIC Global Solutions #pshe #addiction #takingresponsibility

Lovely to host an informative and insightful 6th form hustings between the Conservative and LibDem candidates for Surrey Heath Ed McGuinness and Al Pinkerton MP Our parallel election candidates and teams grateful for the opportunity to talk afterwards. #GE24 #ACT #citizenship