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News > STEAM Employment workshop with Purcell Architects

Daniel Gibbins from the Norwich office of Purcell recently visited pupils for an inspiring and interactive session exploring how the subjects they study in school can lead directly to exciting future careers in architecture, engineering and design.

Using real-life projects and examples from the world of architecture, Daniel demonstrated how maths, science, geography, history, art and IT are all essential in shaping the buildings and spaces around us. Pupils discovered the huge variety of careers within the industry, from architects and engineers to planners, graphic designers and project managers, helping them see the real-world relevance of their classroom learning.

The session ended with a lively team design challenge, where pupils used spaghetti and marshmallows to build bridges capable of holding the greatest weight. The activity sparked creativity, collaboration and problem-solving, while bringing engineering and structural design principles to life in a fun and memorable way.

It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to connect subject learning with future career pathways, encouraging them to think ambitiously about where their skills and interests could take them in the future.

We very much look forward to welcoming Purcell back in September for a design workshop.

News > Schools Target Rifle Weekend 2026, Bisley

Recently, six members of the Rifle Club, most of them young and relatively inexperienced, travelled to Bisley for the Schools Target Rifle Weekend.

On the Saturday, the team competed in the Clayton Challenge against five of the top shooting schools in the country. Gresham’s team of IV finished first overall, with outstanding performances from Ilana, Bertie, Matthew and Edward.

Edward had an excellent weekend, achieving the top individual score at 500 yards and finishing second overall in the Saturday Aggregate competition. Ilana also performed exceptionally well, recording the top individual score at 300 yards and winning the Saturday Aggregate competition overall.

On the Sunday, the team competed in the London & Middlesex Rifle Association competition, which involved three schools shooting twice at 900 yards. Gresham’s team of IV finished second behind Wellington College. Bertie and Ilana won the Senior Pairs competition, while Ilana once again achieved the top individual score in the day’s Aggregate competition.

Overall, it was a highly successful and enjoyable weekend for the Rifle Club.

News > F24 Greenpower success at Lotus Hethel

On Sunday 10th May, Gresham’s sent two teams to take part in the prestigious F24 Greenpower race at the iconic Lotus circuit in Hethel in a fantastic day of engineering, teamwork and endurance racing.

The Greenpower F24 challenge brings together schools from across the country to design, build and race electric cars, promoting STEAM skills, sustainability and innovation. Competing at such a renowned motorsport venue provided an inspiring backdrop for our pupils as they put their months of hard work into action.

Both teams demonstrated excellent commitment, resilience and collaboration throughout the day. From pre-race preparations and scrutineering to managing race strategy and driver changes, pupils took full ownership of their performance on track. The race itself tested not only speed, but also efficiency and reliability, requiring careful energy management over the duration of the event.

It was a hugely valuable experience for everyone involved, helping pupils to develop practical engineering knowledge, problem-solving skills and confidence in a real-world setting. Just as importantly, it fostered teamwork, communication and determination under pressure.

We are incredibly proud of both teams for representing the school with enthusiasm and professionalism. Congratulations and well done to Grace C, Stanley W, Angus B, Julius R, Charles B, Henry T, Rene F, Lloyd G, Ben M and Otto R, all of whom are in Years 9 and 10. They all learnt a lot from the experience and we look forward to building on this success in future races.

News > The 125th Anniversary of Gresham’s CCF

Friday marked the 125th anniversary of Gresham’s School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) which was formed in 1901. Gresham’s has a very long, proud history of being one of the largest CCF Units in the country.

The occasion also coincided with the Biennial Inspection which was carried out by RAF Regional Commandant Group Captain D. Boreham. The parade, held in front of Big School, involving the cadets and officers of Gresham’s CCF was outstanding and demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication from all involved.

A huge well done to the cadets and officers of our CCF – we are very proud of you all.

News > Sixth Form pupils explore a world of university opportunity

Year 12 pupils and parents at Gresham’s were recently inspired by a dynamic presentation from The University Guys and a group of leading international universities, showcasing the exciting possibilities of studying overseas.

Representatives from international universities introduced pupils to a rich variety of programmes, campuses and pathways. From creative careers at SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design), to entrepreneurial global business study with TETR, medicine in Italy at Università Cattolica, and the liberal arts and sporting opportunities at Rollins College in Florida, the session highlighted the breadth of options available beyond the UK.

The event demonstrated the exceptional opportunities international study can offer Gresham’s pupils — broadening horizons, building confidence and opening doors to future careers across a wide range of fields. It was particularly valuable for pupils with interests in art, design, business, medicine, science and sport, while also sparking exciting possibilities for future school partnerships, masterclasses and educational visits.

This inspiring event reinforced Gresham’s commitment to helping pupils think ambitiously, explore globally and find the pathway that is right for them.

News > Final enrichment talk ends on inspirational note

The final enrichment talk for our 2026 Year 13 leavers was a brilliant and inspiring send-off, led by two superb alumni: Old Greshamians Nathan Lomax and Jack Stewart-Richardson.

Nathan shared a fresh and practical insight into the power of LinkedIn, showing pupils how he used the platform to help build his business. His message was clear and energising: be honest, back yourself and showcase who you are. From creating a strong profile to choosing the right photo and banner, Nathan gave pupils top tips on how to stand out professionally and start building their network with confidence.

Jack Stewart-Richardson then took pupils on his own remarkable journey — from his time at school, through life beyond the classroom, to joining the Royal Marines and becoming their lead videographer. He spoke about character, resilience and seizing opportunities, before sharing his exciting next step: leaving the service to begin a new chapter as an independent filmmaker and videographer.

Together, Nathan and Jack offered a powerful reminder that there is no single path after school — only the one you create. Their stories were full of energy, ambition and individuality, giving our leavers a motivating glimpse of the exciting pathways now opening up before them.

News > Cadet Clay Championships 2026

Two teams of Gresham’s cadets travelled to Cambridge Gun Club on both Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April for the National Clay Target Shooting Championships.

There are four separate competitions in the CCF category and Gresham’s teams won every single one of them. The ‘Senior Team’ of Max C, Ted G and Arthur D, with Sam W as captain, brought home gold medals and trophies for the ‘Down the Line’, ‘Sporting’ and ‘Inter-Services Skeet’ competitions.

Alec and Sam also won individual medals, and Arthur secured the top overall shot of the competition.

The ‘Junior Team’ of Harry L, Bertie B and Matthew C, with Alec A as captain, won gold medals and continued the unbroken pedigree of Gresham’s victories in the ‘Flush’ competition.

This was another outstanding performance at national sporting level for the clay target shooters who once again have a large collection of trophies to display.

News > Rifle Club Success at British Schools International Match

Gresham’s is continuing to see rifle success. Pupils have recently taken part in the annual British Schools International match hosted by the British Schools Small-Bore Rifle Association (BSSRA). Eleven members of our Rifle Club were selected to represent both England and Wales Schools.

Each of the Home Nations (including the Channel Islands) select two teams of 12 firers to compete in the match. As England has considerably more people to select from, they also select a ‘C’ and a ‘D’ team to shoot for honours in the match.

This year, a third of the England ‘A’ team were from Gresham’s, with pupils also selected for the England ‘B’ team and ‘C’ team. In addition, Gresham’s had pupils representing the Welsh team, all shooting for Wales ‘A’.

England ‘A’ won the A team match, with Wales coming a very strong second. England ‘B’ also won the B team match. For the first time ever, the England ‘B’ team scored higher than the England ‘A’ team.

Remarkably, the top ten Gresham’s scores in the match scored a total of 1936/2000. This would have equalled the England ‘A’ team score. Henry J top scored in the match and was the only competitor to shoot a perfect 100. He scored a total of 198/200.

A huge congratulations to all those involved.

News > Easter Training for Gresham’s Rifle Club

The Rifle Club have recently returned from their Easter Training week, at Bisley. The team performed really well in very testing conditions. In total, 15 members of the team, along with three members of staff, headed to Bisley for the week. The first weekend of the Camp gave them perfect weather for training and the team embraced all that was asked of them. Despite the hope that these conditions would continue throughout the week, the winds grew in strength so that by Wednesday all shooting was cancelled for the day.

The weekend was spent shooting mostly at short range (300 and 600 yards) and involved classroom work in the evenings for the newer members of the team. There is no shooting on Mondays, so this was used as an opportunity to check shooting positions and continue the classroom work. The team enjoyed a hugely competitive Easter Egg hunt in the afternoon, followed by an equally competitive game of bowling in the evening. On the Tuesday, the team started the day at 500 yards before moving back to 1000 yards for the afternoon, just as the wind started to pick up. The conditions became very tricky, very quickly.

Shooting is not just about firing the perfect shot, although this is clearly important, there is also a lot of personal admin required and record keeping to be done. Some evenings were spent continuing to learn the skills of plotting and wind coaching, which are both necessary skills to have as the wind can have a massive effect on a bullet even at short range, let alone at 1000 yards. Shooting was then cancelled for all of the Wednesday, which left the final Thursday for another shoot at short range.

The new members of the Rifle Team did particularly well during the week and if they can shoot as well as they did, in the high winds faced, then they can shoot well in almost any conditions. It was particularly nice to have a couple of parents come along to support and to learn about the sport their child is competing in. Very well done to all of the new shots.

This sort of trip does not happen without the assistance of other members of staff and thanks must go to Mrs Liberman and Capt. Scoles. It was a fantastically successful trip.

News > Year 10 pupils return from Singapore STEAM adventure

Last week, our Year 10 pupils returned from a once-in-a-lifetime STEAM trip and exchange programme in Singapore, packed with cultural discovery, scientific collaboration and new friendships.

They began their adventure by exploring the iconic ArtScience Museum, visiting the historic Raffles Hotel and enjoying the dazzling Gardens by the Bay light show on their first evening. The following day, pupils took in breathtaking views from the Sands Hotel Observation Deck and explored the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and Supertree Observatory.

A key highlight of the trip came on day three, as pupils began their school exchange with the School of Science and Technology (SST). The partnership was formally strengthened through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SST Principal Nick Chan and our Headmaster, Douglas Robb. After an engaging presentation from hosts Stanley and Shen, pupils joined lessons, fully immersing themselves in school life in Singapore.

Collaboration quickly moved from virtual to hands-on, as pupils from both schools worked together on electronics and conducted air quality testing, applying their knowledge to real-world challenges and deepening their understanding through teamwork.

The emotional farewell ceremony on day six marked the end of the exchange portion of the trip. While there were some tears, our Year 10 pupils looked ahead to welcoming their SST partners to Gresham’s in just three weeks’ time.

Beyond the classroom, the itinerary included a day trip to Sentosa with a visit to the southernmost point of continental Asia, a day exploring Chinatown, an excursion to the the Buddha Relic Tooth Temple and a tasting experience, sampling local cuisine at Maxwell Hawker Centre. A guided tour of the Marina Barrage meant that pupils got to learn about Singapore’s sustainable urban planning, and after, finished off the day with a spontaneous light show on the journey back.

The final day included a visit to the beautiful Botanical Gardens and time to explore Changi Airport, widely regarded as one of the world’s most impressive travel hubs. It was a fitting end to the trip, made even more special by SST partners who came to see the group off.