School News Archives - Page 5 of 88

News > Pupils selected to represent Norfolk Cricket Foundation

We are delighted to share some fantastic cricketing news from across the school community.

A number of our pupils have been selected to represent the Norfolk Cricket Foundation age-group teams for the 2026 season. This is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication, talent and hard work shown by the players both in school and in their club cricket.

Those selected are:

U14 Boys – Oli C

U15 Boys – Jack H, Theo C, Thomas H

U16 Boys – Charlie S, Henry R, Will C

U18 Boys – Archie C, JC M, Will P

U13 Girls – Tallula C (Prep)

U14 Girls – Hannah C, Sophia S

U16 Girls – Angelica H, Gen H, Issy P, Livs S, Lotty D, Tilly B

U18 Girls – Amelie H, Georgia D, Grace H-K, Olivia M

Director of Cricket, Pete Free, praised the pupils for their achievement, saying:

“The school is incredibly proud of the efforts shown by all the players in gaining their places in the respective squads. We wish them the very best of luck for a successful 2026 season.”

We congratulate all those selected and look forward to following their progress as they represent Norfolk in the year ahead.

News > Gresham’s girls shine at National Schools Equine Association jumping event

Six talented riders from Gresham’s Prep and Senior School proudly represented the school at the National Schools Equine Association (NSEA) show jumping competition held at Forest Edge on Sunday 18 January. Competing against strong opposition from local schools, the girls delivered outstanding performances throughout the day.

Year 5 pupil Bea W impressed with three superb clear rounds, qualifying for the Hickstead Grassroots Final, both individually and as part of the team. Year 7 rider Darcy N also enjoyed a successful day, jumping two excellent clear rounds and contributing to the team’s qualification. Year 8 pupil Mia R added to the team’s success by qualifying with just four faults.

The Senior School riders continued the success in the higher classes. Eliza B claimed victory in the 70cm class and also qualified as part of the team in the 90–95cm category. Year 10 pupil Hettie L finished an impressive fifth individually in the 90–95cm class and was a member of the qualifying team. Fellow Year 10 pupil Georgia H rounded off a fantastic day by qualifying as part of the team in the 90–95cm class, before going on to qualify individually in both the 105cm and 110cm classes.

Facing tough competition throughout the event, all six riders did Gresham’s proud and represented the school superbly.

News > Klyne Training and Saxon Air STEAM Outreach visit

This week, we were delighted to welcome visitors from Klyne Training Ltd. and Saxon Air to Gresham’s School STEAM Outreach, where they spent time exploring the Makerspace in The Dyson Building and discussing plans for an exciting future Aviation and Innovation Showcase.

The visit focused on shaping a future innovation programme, using aviation as the lens to inspire pupils and showcase the wide range of opportunities available, from engineering and sustainability to design, technology and problem-solving. As a bonus, our visitors also met pupils working on the F24 electric car project, seeing first-hand how learning translates into real-world engineering challenges.

News > Gresham’s named among The Cricketer’s Top 100 Schools for Cricket 2026

Gresham’s has been recognised as one of the leading cricketing schools in the country after being included in The Cricketer magazine’s Top 100 Schools for Cricket 2026.

The prestigious accolade reflects the significant commitment, expertise and hard work of the school’s cricket staff and players, whose dedication has helped establish a thriving cricket programme. The recognition highlights the strength of cricket at Gresham’s across all levels, with the school proud to offer high-quality opportunities for both boys and girls.

Inclusion in the Top 100 Schools list is widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence in school cricket and underlines Gresham’s continued investment in developing talent and nurturing a passion for the sport.

The full report is available in the current edition of The Cricketer magazine online.

News > Year 12, Pullo W, organises exciting Lord Denning Mock Trial Competition

Pupils gathered in Chapel on Monday evening for an engaging Lord Denning Mock Trial Competition, organised by Pullo W.

The event was great fun, and the judges Mr Kinder and Rev Jack were bowled over by the knowledge shown of the complex issues in both cases.

In the first trial, Kitty R, Jemima P and Will R successfully prosecuted Napoleon despite a strong defence from Will B, Connor M and James C. The second case saw Pablo B-G, Kai S and Paula A secure the acquittal of Oliver Cromwell against charges brought by Sophia L and Jack S.

The evening also highlighted the confidence and ability of Year 9 pupils, who more than held their own against Sixth Form competitors. Vega VS and Alex H contributed thoughtfully in their roles as jurors, helping to bring the trials to a close. The competition was a great success, and thanks go to all involved, particularly Pullo W, for making the event possible.

News > Gresham’s juniors reach final of the Norfolk Great Debate 2025

Gresham’s Junior Debating Team were delighted to be invited to participate in the inaugural Norfolk Great Debate 2025, hosted by Taverham High School.

The team was made up of Izzy D’A, Jemima P and Kitty R from Year 9, alongside Grace C from Year 10. Impressively, the girls managed to win all three of their debates and made it to the final against Thorpe St Andrew. The final was tied, but Thorpe were declared worthy winners on the countback rule totalling the points scored in each match.

Congratulations to all four girls for reaching the final, and a notable mention goes to Grace C who was given a special award for her outstanding performance.

News > OG Beth Dunk delivers an inspiring talk on her journey into Pharmacy

We were delighted to welcome Old Greshamian Beth Dunk to deliver an inspiring Chapel talk on her journey into Pharmacy. Beth demonstrated that STEAM is far broader than engineering, highlighting the dynamic and evolving pathways available across pharmacy.

She shared her personal story of resilience after missing out on her first degree path, explaining how resilience and perseverance enabled her to re-sit, redirect and ultimately achieve First-Class Honours. Her message was clear and motivating: a setback is not the end—keep going, stay open to new possibilities, and success will follow.

News > North Sea Voices choir release their first charity Christmas single

This Christmas, North Sea Voices, a North Norfolk based girls’ community choir, with talented singers from Cromer Academy, Fakenham Academy, West Anglia College and Gresham’s Senior School, have released a new charity single through Gresham’s own Strathmore Label.

For this project, the choir chose to perform The Universal by Blur as a creative response to the growing influence of technology and mobile phones on young people’s daily lives. The lyrics resonated strongly with the group, making it the perfect song to express their message.

The single, available to watch and share on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1G6SilOnvE), is raising funds for the mental health charity Mind.

Donations can be made via the choir’s JustGiving page.

Please help us by sharing the video widely on social media, and spreading the word to help make this charity release the choir’s most successful yet.

Credits:

The track was produced by Christopher Cooper and mastered by Eric James. The music video, filmed and recorded at Gresham’s Senior School’s Strathmore Studio, was directed by Christopher Cooper and Jake Osiatynski, with Osiatynski also serving as director of photography and editor.

News > BTEC Business pupils gain first-hand industry insights at Sponge

Last week, our Year 13 BTEC Business class were warmly welcomed by Sponge in Holt for an inside look at the company’s Marketing and Production functions.

The visit was led by Mark Joll (OG 1982–1991 (T)) and Marketing Director Natalie Douglas. Ahead of the trip, pupils researched the business and its recent successes, including Sponge’s gold medal at Britain’s Best Cake 2025 for its vegan chocolate caramel fudge cake.

After sharing a brief history, Mark and Natalie outlined Sponge’s business and marketing aims before taking pupils on a tour of the bakery. A group discussion followed, focusing on recent marketing developments, particularly the move toward greater product personalisation for gifting. The standout innovation was a new QR-code feature that lets gift senders upload personalised video messages, an idea pupils hope to reference in their external exam in January. The visit came at a great time, as it provided real-world insight for this upcoming assessment that requires pupils to create a full marketing plan based on a case study released just 24 hours before the exam.

Pupils were fascinated by the state-of-the-art production facilities, watching cakes and brownies move from mixing to packing and postal dispatch. They were struck by the rigorous separation of gluten-free production to maintain Coeliac UK accreditation.

It was hard not to build up an appetite during the tour, with so many delicious sights and smells. All were particularly delighted with the Legends Brownie Box they each received, printed off in a customised Gresham’s box, thanking them for the visit!

We are extremely grateful to Sponge and their team for such a warm welcome, and especially to Mark and Natalie for providing a truly valuable and inspiring visit.

News > David Bailey captivates Year 13 pupils with the evolution of brand experience

Our Year 13 pupils thoroughly enjoyed an inspiring Enrichment talk from our most recent guest speaker, David Bailey. David, whose distinguished career includes a pivotal role in bringing the Apple Store to high streets globally, offered a fascinating insight into his marketing journey and the evolution of brand experience at one of the world’s most influential companies.

He shared the message that success is rarely linear and encouraged pupils to stay curious, seize opportunities, and to step forward to explore new experiences. His advice reinforced the value of curiosity, initiative and taking opportunity.