Together Portishead Community Business Awards

We won - twice!

Thanks to your votes and support, Gordano School has been recognised as one of Portishead's leading community champions after winning two prestigious honours at the inaugural Together Portishead Community Business Awards, receiving both the Community – Give Back Award and the evening's highest accolade, the Spirit of Portishead Award

The encouragement shown by students, staff, parents, carers, alumni, local businesses and the wider Portishead community made this recognition even more meaningful.

How Gordano School Gives Back to the Community:

Helping develop future talent, confidence and employability in young people.
Raising community pride and strengthening connections across Portishead.

Acting as a true community hub whose impact reaches far beyond the school gates.

Through:

Serving over 1,000 secondary and sixth form students as the only secondary school in Portishead.

Living our core values of “Dream Big - Do Your Best - Give Back” through community action and service.

Duke of Edinburgh student volunteering placements with local organisations such as Turn the Tide. Gordano School - Gordano Students Give Back: Nearly 5,000 Hours of Volunteering Recognised by Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Sixth form elective volunteering opportunities supporting local causes and organisations. Gordano School - Extra Curricular

Student work experience and Futures Week placements in local businesses across Portishead and beyond. Careers Newsletter

Year 10 careers events and mock interviews involving local employers Gordano School - Year 10 Students Gain Valuable Workplace Experience in Mock Interviews

Launching the Gordano Community Partners Scheme to raise visibility for local businesses and strengthen partnerships. Gordano School - Gordano Community Partners
GoShine community sports and venue facilities available for public use including gym, fitness classes, badminton and more. Plus theatre and dance companies. GoShine | Specialists in gym memberships and sports facility hire in education settings.
Shine Holiday Clubs using Gordano and PTFC facilities during school holidays.Gordano School - Clubs & Holiday Clubs
Strong links with Portishead Town Football Club. Gordano School - Exciting New Chapter for Gordano School Sports Facilities: Introducing GoShine

Creating community events that bring together families, businesses and residents. Gordano School - A Festival of Talent: Gordano School Celebrates the Arts in Style

Hosting creative arts OMG Open Mic Nights at local venues. Gordano School - Musicians Wow Community at Open Mic Evening

Carol singing performances at local venues to spread community spirit.

Extensive charity fundraising through House events and competitions. Gordano School - Gordano Students Raise over £1000 for Multiple Charities

Sixth form RAG fundraising events supporting multiple charities.Gordano School donates more than £1,500 to local charities | North Somerset Times

Running Gordano Extra, offering a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom. Gordano School - Gordano Extra Showcases Unprecedented Range of Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Hosting inspiring Activities Week experiences that develop confident, community-minded young people. Gordano School - Gordano School Celebrates a Vibrant and Inspiring Activities Week

Strong partnerships with local primary schools. I.e. Portishead Primary dancers joining Gordano students on stage at the Dance Showcase. Hosting Primary Legacy Festivals throughout the year at Gordano School. Gordano School - Local Primary Pupils Take Part in Gordano Legacy KS1 Physical Literacy Multiskills Festival