Gordano70 is a special year-long celebration marking 70 years of Gordano School (academic year 2026-27), honouring our past while inspiring our future.  

Throughout the year, students, staff, alumni and the wider community will come together to celebrate everything that makes Gordano special through exciting events, creative projects and fundraising activities.  

These include a logo competition, memories and history projects, alumni involvement, careers spotlights, sponsored challenges, a time capsule, and a large mural showcasing Gordano through the decades.  The celebrations will conclude at Gordano’s Creative Arts Festival featuring performances, exhibitions and the unveiling of a lasting legacy project for future generations.  

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Gordano70 is all about celebrating 70 years of stories, achievements and community spirit, while creating new memories together. 

Logo Competition 

We are excited to be kicking off the celebrations with a logo competition during the 2026 summer term.

We are inviting our students, along with children in the community, to design a special logo to mark the occasion. The​ winning design will become the official Gordano 70 logo, and​ we will do our best to include all suitable entries in a beautiful creative project to be revealed on the school site. We would love all young people to take part and create something that will become part of Gordano School’s history and leave a legacy for the future.​

Please download the entry sheet at the bottom of this page which includes more information and a logo template. Paper copies will be issued to all Gordano students and local primaries, plus they are available to collect from Main Reception.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 10TH JULY

Need Some Ideas?

Your design could include:

• The Gordano Griffin
• Things that represent Gordano School
• Symbols of learning, friendship, creativity, success or togetherness
• Images that show the past, present and future
• Something inspired by Portishead or the local community
• The school values: Do Your Best, Dream Big, Give Back
• A celebration theme, such as bunting, stars, or confetti
• Your own unique ideas and artistic style

Remember:

• Keep your design clear and easy to recognise
• Think about how it might look on posters, badges, banners, clothing and social media
• Use colours, shapes and images that help tell the story of 70 years of Gordano

Most importantly, be creative and have fun! 

(the winning design will replace the greyed out area shown below)