An Islander who worked to provide support for pupils in his school in the wake of a major terrorist attack has been made an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours list. Chris Upton, who was born and educated in Jersey before moving to the UK and becoming head teacher of Tarleton Community Primary School in Lancashire, led his school community after an eight-year-old pupil … [Read more...]
Year 7 Persuasive Speech Competition
Excitement was in the air on Friday 9th December, as Year 7 took part in the finals of The 2022 Persuasive Speech Competition. Heats were underway all week and one lucky winner was selected from each English class to compete in the finals. Students used a variety of persuasive writing techniques to convince the panel of judges on 'How to Make the World a Better Place.' Mrs … [Read more...]
Year 7 at the 2022 Eisteddfod competition
What a fantastic week it has been for Year 7 Grainville at the 2022 Eisteddfod competition. Pupils have participated in this great opportunity at Jersey Arts Centre, and what an experience it has been! So much positive feedback from the judges, teachers and pupils themselves. Drama Club started the week by winning the award in the Devised category. Y Band continued … [Read more...]
Leadership and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme
A. Martinez is a Y11 prefect. Her team at the LEAP entrepreneurs over the summer was a standout group and they received more than their requested funding to get their project off the ground. Their idea was to set up a summer school where teenager girls could teach year 4 students to prevent brain drain over the holidays in maths and English. Schools would be here in Jersey … [Read more...]
Jersey Golf Union Amateur Championships
A massive congratulations to Oliver Allchin in Year 10, who competed last week in the Jersey Golf Union Amateur Championships.He progressed through the semi-final to the final of the handicap championship on Sunday afternoon and was runner up!His challenge is to become a professional golfer - go for it!! … [Read more...]