Dr Simon Hinchliffe (Head / Geographer)
@sh_hinchliffe
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@BradfordGrammar academically selective, socially inclusive Independent School. Encouraging pupils to make the most of life in an aspirational & caring setting
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
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A very warm welcome for King Charles III
@RoyalFamily
landing
@BradfordGrammar
today for his visit to
#Bradford
#Yorkshire
- generously spending time with us; a special day for our young people
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Next batch... & many thanks to our
@BradfordGrammar
DT Technician, Mr Roger Burton who is busy this week as production continues on more
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for local medical practices
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#ThankYouNHS
#DonatePPE
#COVID19Pandemic
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Touchdown
@BradfordGrammar
for
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and a very enthusiastic welcome cheer to our city
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RIP Will Norman
@BradfordGrammar
Teacher of Art. Our sincerest condolences are extended to Will’s family & friends. A fine teacher & artist. A good man.
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A busy & highly successful first half term draws to a close. All credit to pupils & my colleagues. Well done! Thank you to our hugely supportive parents, families & network of
@BGS_OBs
& friends. Wishing everyone
@BradfordGrammar
a restful few days during the break
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We are responding to a dynamic & testing set of circumstances without notice. Contingencies are in place however & communications will follow.
@BradfordGrammar
will support the
#NHS
& national public health effort. Thank you for your patience, understanding & support
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Tough times can bring out the best in people. We are
@BradfordGrammar
- the compassion & calm common sense of our School community, at the fore in support of pupils, is incredible, but not surprising. It is an honour to be part of the BGS family
#HocAge
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We
@BradfordGrammar
stand with Will’s family & friends today - you are in our thoughts & prayers. Rest in Peace, Mr Norman
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With all good wishes & grateful thanks to
@BradfordGrammar
@BGS_OBs
families at the end of another extraordinary school year. Put simply, our children have, once again, been amazing! I am deeply proud of them, & my colleagues. Take care, all
#HocAge
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Well done to everyone
@BradfordGrammar
for pulling together this first full week back. New rules, routines & high standards to meet. Thank you. And in other news... passing aircraft now spot an opportunity on the Governors Lawn. Keep smiling BGS...
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Day 1
@BradfordGrammar
distance learning. We have been impressed by our amazing pupils, embracing a new way of working. Well done everyone, including colleagues, support staff & teachers, working hard to keep wheels turning; & thank you parents for your support
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Well done everyone; a great first day - emotional at times. Magic to have the life of a full & busy school back
@BradfordGrammar
(& a return of the dad / daughter morning commute singalong; we haven’t improved; murdered poor Barbara Streisand!)
#HocAge
feeling very proud of BGS
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Excited buzz
@BradfordGrammar
today as all staff are welcomed back. Meticulous planning involving many colleagues has been ongoing & much to cover today. But it’s fantastic to have everyone back & welcome new faces. Thank you to my amazing colleagues & good luck to all schools
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Just earwigged a conversation on the
@BradfordGrammar
corridor outside my office - a student thanking our cleaner who also runs lost property for finding / returning some kit - impeccable manners, such warmth in gratitude. A brief moment in the day… but feeling it!
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Here we go! Wishing everyone a super year ahead
@BradfordGrammar
Looking ahead there’s much that can be experienced, achieved & enjoyed. I am genuinely excited for all our amazing students, familiar faces & new
#HocAge
(‘do it!’)
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Year 13 Leavers
@BradfordGrammar
There are few words: put simply, a fine bunch of young people in good spirits on their unexpected last day. These uncertain times will pass. Wishing our leavers every success & happiness as
@BGS_OBs
#HocAge
#treaclesponge
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Congratulations & good luck Mrs Homera Najib our new Bursar
@BradfordGrammar
“I’m absolutely honoured and delighted to have been appointed as the new Bursar and Clerk to the Governors at Bradford Grammar School. So excited for the challenges ahead.
#hocage
”
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Final day of (remote) lessons for Year 13, Upper Sixth, Leavers. Fine young people who we will miss as
@BradfordGrammar
students, but welcome as
@BGS_OBs
Old Bradfordians. Thank you for embracing BGS life & contributing so much. BGS will always be here for you
#HocAge
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Whilst we’d much rather be on campus
@BradfordGrammar
together, our Junior & Senior pupils have been amazing this week & really got stuck into their remote learning. Well done, colleagues too, & thank you BGS families for your support
#HocAge
#proud
from a snowy BGS
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An incredible night in the Price Hall
@BradfordGrammar
Well done
@BGSmusicdept
you were superb! & thank you BGS families for your enthusiastic support. 2 years without live music - we are back with a festive bang!
#HocAge
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1/2 Huge thanks to colleagues for your patience, professionalism, graft & unshakable commitment to BGS pupils as we have readied
@BradfordGrammar
for the new term. Many meetings & much attention to detail / action between them has been ongoing. Our labours are worth it and ...
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National Champions, English Schools Cross Country (ESAA) Cup today in Newquay. An outstanding achievement. Well done, girls; we
@BradfordGrammar
@BGS_OBs
are very proud of you all
#HocAge
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Heartening to see
@BradfordGrammar
@GrammarSport
now in Top 100 company an encouraging marker on our sporting journey
@AthleticsBgs
@BGSCC
@bgshockey
@bgsnetball
@BGSorienteering
@BGS_ROWING
@BGSRUFC
@BGSrunning
@BGS_swimming
@BGS_tennis
@BGS_TableTennis
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To Y13s waiting for results: families & teachers know you, we’ve seen your hard work & show of character. We hope for fair results & wise judgement from unis/employers. Your achievements are many, A Levels, hard won, sit amongst them. There is much to you that is worthy & good
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Work hard, do your best - no question. But realism, particularly towards the end of a long & busy school term, & maintaining a sense of proportion is vital. Your best on any given day is good enough; & let’s make the most of the last two weeks
@BradfordGrammar
- good luck, all!
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We are greatly saddened to hear news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Her life & example was one of service to the United Kingdom & Commonwealth. We
@BradfordGrammar
extend our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family. Rest In Peace
#QueenElizabeth
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
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Recognition again for
@BradfordGrammar
as one of the top 3 independent schools in the North of England & 80th nationally - another reflection on the strength of community & purpose, the academic life & added value, at our School
#SundayTimesParentPower2023
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Sending all good wishes to pupils, parents,
@BradfordGrammar
families & our community of
@BGS_OBs
& friends this
#Easter
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We welcome our Year 11s
@BradfordGrammar
tomorrow for
#GCSE2020
outcomes & to acknowledge their positivity & progress, including during lockdown. Purpose & character, sense of humour & kindness - even in tough times - our pupils model school ethos & make us proud
#HocAge
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🥈12kXC Nat Champs, equal British 10k with Mo F; multi🥇🥈🥉Olympic, World, Commonwealth, Euro Tri & Iron Man;🥈🥇Olympic 100m breaststroke, multi🥇🥈🥉World, Commonwealth & Euro Swim Champs; & centre
@BradfordGrammar
@BGS_OBs
HM runner up, Junior/Infant Egg & Spoon 1983
#HocAge
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Welcome back to summer term
@BradfordGrammar
- wishing everyone the success they deserve - & enjoy the journey
#HocAge
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Feeling very proud of pupils & colleagues
@BradfordGrammar
- a great first half term, new & familiar faces alike, embracing a wealth of opportunities, living our ethos - well done, all!
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In awe of
@BradfordGrammar
pupils as remote learning gathers pace. Hardworking & adaptable, kind & supportive of each other too. I have every confidence in our pupils, supported by their families & my colleagues, to continue to meet the ongoing challenges we face together
#HocAge
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Welcome all
@BradfordGrammar
new day, new school term, new possibilities. Wishing everyone happiness & success this year
#HocAge
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Founders’ Day
@BradfordGrammar
2020 giving thanks to our benefactors & for BGS. Our Head Boy spoke magnificently, our
@BGSmusicdept
soloists sang beautifully & the whole BGS community was represented. Thank you to our friends
@Bfdcathedral
for making this possible
#Bradford
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Obligatory ‘me and my (wife’s) bike (on this occasion)’ pic. Clear Lakes air and clearer head now. Let’s see what tomorrow brings in the world of education
@BradfordGrammar
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Rest in Peace, Rudi Leavor BEM. Holocaust survivor,
@BradfordGrammar
@BGS_OBs
alumnus & friend. An inspiring man, champion of interfaith & neighbourly relations in Bradford. Rudi enriched the lives of many at BGS through visits
@BGSmusicdept
@BGSHist
& his great humanity & warmth
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Bradford school wins national award
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Genuinely moved by the many
@BradfordGrammar
students asking colleagues ‘how are you miss/sir?’ A measure of our young people & their values
#BGSfamily
#HocAge
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Well done to everyone plying through ‘mocks’
@BradfordGrammar
- stick at it, do your best, learn from the ups & downs. But don’t forget to get out, breathe fresh air. Exercise, eat & sleep well. Listen to loud music; let off steam occasionally. Life doesn’t stop as exams start
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An example to all
@BradfordGrammar
- courage, positivity, public spirit - son of Yorkshire, national hero
#RestInPeace
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Further to the Gov statement,
@BradfordGrammar
will contact parents asap once details are published.
Outline: Juniors, key worker & vulnerable groups back 4 Jan. Years 11/13 on 11 & full return 18 Jan.
Questions remain. Your patience is appreciated.
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This afternoon, chilly end of
@BradfordGrammar
day duty, Frizinghall Stn... & uplifted by: ‘alright sir?’ - ‘enjoy your evening, Dr H’ - ‘did you have a nice weekend?’ - and smiles. I wonder if the kids know just how much difference this makes?
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Congratulations to our new
@BradfordGrammar
Head Prefects, Amy & Fred, & Senior Prefects, Alex, Emily, Harry & Kate. Strong interview performances from a superb group of role models who will lead a fantastic team of School & Pastoral Prefects. Well done, all & good luck
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Congratulations
@BradfordGrammar
students
#Alevel
#AlevelResults
#AlevelResultsDay2023
, we are proud of your academic & wider achievements, & the manner in which you have embraced opportunities & deported yourselves these past years. Enjoy life as
@BGS_OBs
& keep in touch
#HocAge
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Some of the PPE donated by
@BradfordGrammar
& production continues on more items for local medical practices
#NHSheroes
#ThankYouNHS
#DonatePPE
#COVID19Pandemic
@NHSuk
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School is closed due to snow. Travel is treacherous & we are unable to make the site safe. Teachers will set work remotely. Please share as we are experiencing technical problems with our communications. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Updates will follow.
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A warm welcome to Years 7 & 12, & all new pupils on campus
@BradfordGrammar
today for induction activities. A great atmosphere already as a new school year beckons
#HocAge
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Delighted to be able to welcome pupils back
@BradfordGrammar
today. Difficult times ahead & a lockdown looms in England. But with faith in the cooperation & support of BGS families we will strive to keep our children learning, engaged in co-curricular pursuits & safe
#HocAge
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Great news
@BradfordGrammar
well done to our hardworking students, staff & supportive BGS families - recognition to be proud of! A privilege to be part of our great school
#HocAge
Bradford Grammar in top three schools in North England
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#resultsday2021
#alevels2021
@BradfordGrammar
Good luck, all; & BGS staff are available to help with results / UCAS support
#HocAge
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Spring sunshine on a very quiet
@BradfordGrammar
Week 2 of our new reality & we are all very proud of Junior & Senior School pupils who continue to show great character, attending to their studies & caring for each other, in these challenging times
#HocAge
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Welcome Summer Term
@BradfordGrammar
- we miss the buzz of ‘normal’ school life but are delighted that education & pastoral programmes have resumed smoothly
#HocAge
Good luck Mr Ribeiro, Junior School Head, & Miss Powne, Head of Physics, taking up new posts today! Take care, all
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Cheering at the telly in our house. Come on Mr Oliver!
@BradfordGrammar
we are incredibly proud of you!
#CommonwealthGames2022
#CommonwealthGames
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Result BGS girls: 42nd Elsa F, 27th Grace D, 10th Carla B, 6th Amelie L, 4th Emily G, 2nd Rebecca F. And first place overall / team champions
@ISFsports
ISF World School
#CrossCountry
Championship 2022 Štrbské Pleso 🇸🇰 Fantastic! Congratulations
@GrammarSport
@BradfordGrammar
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Wishing everyone
@BradfordGrammar
@BGS_OBs
a Merry (and hopefully restful) Christmas. It’s been a huge team effort this term - students, families, colleagues & the wider
#BGSfamily
- with much to be proud about! Goodbye 2020. Roll on 2021...
#HocAge
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2/2 ... we greatly look forward to welcoming our
@BradfordGrammar
young people to Spring Term 2021 either in person or via remote lessons. We continue to make the most of every situation & trust to the best qualities in everyone
#HocAge
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I hope
@BradfordGrammar
students, families & colleagues enjoyed a change of pace & some rest over the half term break. And wishing everyone a rewarding, successful and, fingers crossed, increasingly ‘normal’ few weeks ahead. Good luck, all!
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Well done to our successful
@BradfordGrammar
team at the
@UniofBradford
Schools’ Mock Trial Competition (& Dr Reeson for leading) - a great achievement & very shiny trophy! Thank you also to our university colleagues for organising & hosting
#Bradford
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Glad to be back with colleagues
@BradfordGrammar
- training & final prep for the new half term. Much to consider & do. As ever, BGS pupils remain our priority. With the ongoing support of families we will continue to do our best in uncertain times. Good luck to all schools today
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive
@BradfordGrammar
today
#RoyalVisitBradford
to a warm welcome
#Bradford
#Yorkshire
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Excited to welcoming our new Year 7 & Year 12 Lower Sixth students to
@BradfordGrammar
tomorrow. Pre-season sports, staff training, welcome / induction programmes… the buzz is building in advance of a new academic year
#HocAge
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Congratulations
@BradfordGrammar
students collecting
#alevelresults2019
However, grades (A*-E) alone do not define you. Character - work ethic, compassion, optimism, resilience - & interests, grounded upon strong values, these things matter most & give rise to a life lived well
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Great first day
@BradfordGrammar
Italy ski trip. Beginners making progress & all groups exploring the pistes. Good snow conditions - more falling today - & everyone safely up & down the hill
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How amazing & lovely to hear laughter & happy chatter from
@BradfordGrammar
pupils today in classrooms & on the lawns, including at lunchtime picnics
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A brave stand taken by a fine man &
@BradfordGrammar
@BGS_OBs
colleague seeking to make the sport we love even better. Well done
@Scabs15
you have my support & that of the many who contacted us today
Dan Scarbrough: ‘Just an innocuous touch on the chin and I’d lose part of my vision, like tunnel vision. I remember a spell of three or four months in one season where it was a regular occurrence ... It was clearly brain damage.’ By
@AndyBullatGNM
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Senior Full Colours Awards
@BradfordGrammar
music, drama & sport - a great privilege to award these to some wonderful young people & role models, starting today. Huge congratulations to deserving recipients of all colours, Junior & Senior at Club & Full
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Inspiring! Winning ways & strength in depth. Incredibly proud; & a huge privilege to be part of the
@JuniorGrammar
@BradfordGrammar
family at this time in our history
@HMC_Org
@ISC_schools
@Bradford_TandA
@yorkshirepost
@BBCLookNorth
@SabbiyahPervez
REBECCA IS WORLD CHAMPION 🇬🇧 🥇 What. A. Run. Not a dry eye watching this. Such a phenomenal athlete and young girl. Watch her cross the line below
#proud
huge congratulations to Amelie who finished in an incredible 4th place! Sheer determination on such a difficult course 🎉🫶🏻
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Whole
@BradfordGrammar
School photo. Once in a blue moon. Always adds a bit of interest to a (lovely, sunny) day in
#Bradford
#HocAge
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Wow!
@fieldsovision
have created some spectacular land art in advance of
@UCI_cycling
World Championships on the Governors Lawn
@BradfordGrammar
#Bradford
#Yorkshire2019
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Our
@BradfordGrammar
students were fantastic & in good spirits, staff & our amazing
@BGS_PA
volunteers were ‘on it’ from the start. Huge thanks to everyone who supported mass testing this morning. A smooth operation
#HocAge
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Thank you to the many prospective families who visited us
@JuniorGrammar
@BradfordGrammar
- our busiest Open Day yet. We hope you enjoyed your time with us; we greatly enjoyed meeting you & look forward to seeing you again!
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Senior colleagues
@BradfordGrammar
were in discussion into the evening yesterday after publication of the guidance (see below) & meet again later today. Communications to BGS families will follow. We know you have questions. Thank you for your patience.
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Well done, Joe
@BradfordGrammar
@GrammarSport
@BGSRUFC
A wonderful opportunity - prestigious rugby scholarship with
@BelmontAbbey
College, USA - richly deserved!
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School falls quiet after a busy & successful first half term
@BradfordGrammar
; well done, all - especially our new starters, students & staff. A great beginning to the school year
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Our
@BradfordGrammar
students will soon tackle public exams once again. They have worked hard & with focus throughout a time of disruption and uncertainty. Remarkable resilience & positivity has been shown. We wish them every success in the weeks ahead
#HocAge
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Great atmosphere / lots of participation, effort & fun
@bgsnetball
@BGSCC
@BGS_swimming
@BGSRUFC
@bgshockey
@GrammarSport
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Welcome Year 7 & 12 to
@BradfordGrammar
today - excitement, nerves, anticipation - it’s all okay, we will guide & support you. My advice, make the most of every
#opportunity
as our school motto
#HocAge
‘go for it!’ encourages
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Accomplished & joyful - a fabulous Christmas Concert
@BGSmusicdept
@BradfordGrammar
Well done & grateful thanks to everyone who performed & worked hard behind the scenes to make tonight possible. Tremendous support too - thank you!
#HocAge
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered to a assist with LFT
@BradfordGrammar
- we have been humbled by the hugely positive response from our BGS families (& as you can see, Mr Boardman has never looked better!)
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Outstanding
#MyFairLady
- third show, another full & appreciative Hockney Theatre audience
@BradfordGrammar
huge congratulations to our amazing
@BGSmusicdept
@BGSDrama1
cast & crew, staff too. A privilege to enjoy a school show of such high quality
#HocAge
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Very best of luck to Y11 collecting
#GCSEresults
#gcseresultsday2021
today
@BradfordGrammar
#Bradford
across our region & beyond! Celebrate & enjoy your achievements. I hope everyone gets their deserved rewards after the challenges of recent times
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Not the worst start to a day
@BradfordGrammar
& worth taking a moment to enjoy before scraping frost off a windscreen
#Yorkshire
#Skipton
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Another tenacious effort from
@BradfordGrammar
students these past weeks. Impressive. Rest up & enjoy time away from screens. Well done colleagues & thank you parents for your words of encouragement & support. Stay safe & take care, all
#HocAge
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