21 Oct

Spooky stories, powerful voices In English, our students have been developing their oracy skills through the art of ghost-story retelling! From researching local legends and cultural tales to redrafting and performing their stories aloud, students have explored how voice, tone and pace can bring a chilling tale to life. This exciting activity links directly to our English curriculum, complementing our study of Interview with a Vampire in Year 8 and The Woman in Black in Year 9, while celebrating the rich traditions of storytelling across different cultures: one student shared the story of The Baak – a terrifying water-dwelling shapeshifting demon from Assan folklore in Northeast India. Whilst another shared the story of Koh–e-Chiltan, a mountain peak haunted by the spectral spirits of children from Balochistan, Pakistan. Building confidence, creating a compelling and convincing atmosphere, inspired by the Gothic conventions from texts studied in class what better way to prepare for Halloween? #Striveandserve

20 Oct

We are having the best time at our Science Primary Links event. The Witches and Wizards of the OPGS Magic Academy have had fun finding out who sabotaged Snape's Lab, working out what their owl's have been eating whilst delivering the post and how to make a flying broomstick. Thank you to the amazing OPGS Science department and Science prefects who helped to make this such a brilliant event. #striveandserve

18 Oct

Official photographs to come next week but huge congratulations to Alumni member, Chris, who won today's 5k race with a ridiculously impressive 18 minute time. 🔥 And a big shout out to Ken in Year 9, who finished first out of current students. Well done to everyone who took part and a sincere thanks for giving the school your time on a Sunday.

15 Oct

🏓🏆 OPGS ARE U13 MAIDSTONE DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏓 Another fantastic day for our OPGS U13 Table Tennis Squad at the 2026 Maidstone District Competition! 👏 🔥 UNBEATEN GROUP STAGES! Both our A and B teams dominated their groups, remaining unbeaten across all four matches to set up an all-OPGS final! 💙 🥇 ALL-OPGS FINAL! In a tense and closely contested final, our B team came out on top, defeating the A team 6–2 to claim the Maidstone District title! 🏆🙌 Huge congratulations to all the students who represented OPGS so brilliantly. Your skill, determination and team spirit made it a memorable day for the school! 👏 Well done, everyone! 💙🏓

13 Oct

Another amazing Enrichment Day with so much going on... A very bespoke programme of PSHE was on offer for Year 8 and 9, whilst others enjoyed house sports. Year 10 visited Port Lympne and Year 11 were divided between Geography field work and the Imperial War Museum. Thank you to all the staff who planned trips and sessions for our students.