4 Nov

We look forward to welcoming current Year 11 students to our 6th Form Open Event taking place on Wednesday 9th December between 18:30 and 20:30. This event will be followed by a series of Open Mornings. Further details are available at OPGS.org

1 Nov

We were very sad to say goodbye to the beautiful tree in our front reception area over the half term. We were advised by no less than 3 experts that the tree had such significant disease that it needed to come down. The tree has stood for around 300 years so it genuinely is a piece of history and part of the school. We have retained some of the stump and the geography department have kept a section which they’ll use in lessons occasionally. As part of our commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment, we will be planting a replacement later in the academic year.

22 Oct

🏓🏆 U15 MAIDSTONE DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONS! 🏆🏓 A fantastic afternoon for OPGS as we were crowned U15 Maidstone District Table Tennis Team Champions, with OPGS filling the podium in an incredible 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finish! 🥇🥈🥉 The afternoon showcased the exceptionally high standard of table tennis at our school, demonstrated brilliantly in this fantastic point between Year 9 students Tristan and Jude! 🔥🏓 👏 Huge congratulations to all the boys who represented OPGS. You should all be extremely proud of this outstanding achievement!

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