Gad's Cross Country Success

On Friday 26th February 14 Gad's students took part in the Independent Schools Association National Cross Country championships held at Princethorpe College in Rugby.

The championships were for elite runners from throughout the UK, with only the best ten runners from 8 regions across the country qualifying for each category.

Our boys and Girls were representing London & The South and the following students took part;U11 girls- Isabelle Lane & Rebecca Daly,U14 girls- Piper Hudson & Brigitte Schweitzer,U14 boys- Zac Warwood, Lewis Lovell & Jack Baldwin,U16 girls- Holly Black & Leonnie Wallace, U16 boys- Jordan Smith
Over 16 girls- Rebecca Johnston, Felicity Sparks & Priya Whaid, Over 16 boys- Adam Brown.

Gad's provided the biggest representation from one school, with students running in every race bar one. In addition, many of our runners were amongst the youngest competitors in their respective category.

Despite this, and the dreadful weather conditions, our runners performed exceptionally well. Team captain Adam Brown provided great leadership at the start of each race motivating our runners and keeping spirits up in the rain.

To qualify for this national event is a fantastic individual achievement for every one of these outstanding athletes.

Popcorn isn't just for the cinema

This year 'Haig' house are raising money for The Kent Air Ambulance and one of their first events will be a ' Popcorn Sale' starting this afternoon, after school. Grab yourself a bag of yummy popcorn from outside the 'Great Expectations Cafe' and it will only set you back £1.00, all of which will go to the Kent Air Ambulance fund. Thank you to Mrs Craggs and Alice Craggs for giving up their time and their microwave!

For more information about the Air Ambulance log onto www.kentairambulance.co.uk

All of our houses are raising money for different charities this year and will be holding a host of events over the next 12 months. Beatty, Wellington and Haig are teaming up with the 'Friends' to host a Fun Day and Rounders Competition on Saturday 22nd May from 11am, here at the school. For more information students should speak to their Head of House.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with The Friends of Gad’s Hill School.

There are still places left for 'The Friends' Chinese New Year Celebration.

Join them on Saturday 27th February 7.30 – 12.30pm
The Roffen Club , New Road ,Rochester

Tickets are £32.50 and include a 3 course Chinese meal, entertainment from Chinese Lion Dancers and a disco.

More information can be found at The Great Expectations Cafe.