Year 10 students watched a moving and thought provoking performance by Love Theatre on the important health issue of melanoma awareness . Jersey enjoys a high level of sunshine with higher levels of UV radiation than for example the UK. The risk associated with high UV radiation is therefore very relevant to teenagers in Jersey. Love Theatre are working closely with The Donna … [Read more...]
Grainville walks for charity, 5880 miles
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 completed the annual school walk, from the waterfront, St Helier to Corbiere and back, a total of 14 miles each. 420 students each walking 14 miles equals a grand total of 5,880 miles. That is equivalent to Jersey to New York (5,514 miles) with over 300 miles to spare. An amazing total of £2400 was raised, shared between the school … [Read more...]
Promoting Healthy Minds
This is the second mental health event organised by Victoria College and Mind Jersey to help raise awareness to mental health problems among 14 to 19 year olds in our community. It has been co-produced with young people to highlight the most pressing issues and offer new ways to provide support – from parents / carers and leading professionals - to help young people feel more … [Read more...]
Inter-School Debates
Tuesday night saw the first annual inter-school debate between Grainville and Haute Vallee held at Haute Vallee school. As part of our work as partnership schools we have developed a literacy strategy that has a focus on speaking and listening and students worked on class debates last term, culminating in year group competitions. Teams were selected from Year 7 and 8 and … [Read more...]
New CEO of States of Jersey visits Grainville
Charlie Parker, Jersey's new CEO took time to visit Grainville and tour the school, accompanied by Justin Donovan, Director of Education, and Mrs Morris, Headteacher. He was able to meet with students and staff before a group meeting with Secondary Headteachers. Executive Headteacher, Mr J. McGuinness said he was impressed by Mr Parker's clear vision and joined up thinking … [Read more...]