Tree Dedication Service
This term staff took time to attend a tree dedication service, in the school grounds, to Mr Crawford, a much-loved member of staff, whom we lost last Summer.
Mr Crawford was at The Grove for 32 years. His passion for Music was contagious and the legacy he leaves on both the Music and Maths departments, as well as many Old Grovians,willbeeverlasting.
A packed Halifax Cathedral remembered Mr Crawford last year and this service was to plant a lasting reminder within the school
Duke of Edinburgh Gold
We were delighted that 20 students, from Year 12 embarked on their DofE Gold Expedition last week. This is the most we have ever had in more than 20 years of running the DofE scheme.
Oxbridge Talk by Old Grovian
Last Friday, Old Grovian, Abbie Nott returned to The Grove to deliver a talk to Year 12 students interested in applying to Oxbridge. Abbie graduates this month with a degree in English Literature from the University of Oxford. She talked through the preparation she undertook as part of the application process and answered questions on life as an Oxford undergraduate. It was fantastic to hearAbbieshareherexperiencesand inspire future Oxbridge applicants.
Business in The Big Apple
Over the May half term, a group of Year 12 Business students embarked on an unforgettable adventure to New York City. They delved into the history of the fashion industry, toured the United Nations building and Wall Street, as well as the Ground Zero Memorial and a guided cruise around Manhattan, including the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.
The trip was topped off with a Broadway Show and Coney Island, as well as a variety of dining experiences.
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Our Teachers A Troll!
In June, a cast and crew of almost 70 junior students, including boarders, took to the stage of The McCarthy Theatre in the 2024 junior production 'Our Teacher's a Troll' by Dennis Kelly.
The show was a huge ensemble production and at points the whole cast was on the stage an impressive feat! With so much talent, the leads were played by different students on each of the nights.
The story followed the terrible twins, Sean and Holly, in their quest to find help when the Headteacher of their school leaves and is succeeded by a troll (played magnificently by Milo).
Cricket
An amazing afternoon for our Y8 and Y9 boys and girls meeting the current Yorkshire and Pakistan test Captain, Shan Masood. Shan showed the pupils his pre-match batting drills and passed on his wealth of experience in a Q&A session in the drama studio.
Leavers’ Weekend
The performance was engaging and funny and the enjoyment from each and every member of the class was clear from the start. A huge well done to everyone involved, including all those behind the
Last weekend, we celebrated our Year 13 Leavers with a whole weekend of activity. Our Prize Day was followed by the Leavers’ Ball in the evening and a Leavers’ Chapel Service the following day.
We wish them the very best with their next steps in life.
