Join us for an evening filled with outstanding musical performances, showcasing the incredible talent of our students — from rock bands and soloists to the drumline and Jazz Band.
We hope you enjoy this special celebration of music and creativity.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting students’ safety and wellbeing, Year 9 recently took part in The Blunt Truth workshops—an educational programme delivered by visitors from Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Fire and Rescue, North Somerset Council, and medics and surgeons from The British Army.
We were delighted to recently welcome the Saltmine Theatre Company into school to perform their powerful Ignite production, an engaging and thought‑provoking piece that explores young people’s mental health in today’s fast‑paced and demanding world.
Gordano Sixth Form students Alexander and Esther represented the school with confidence and composure at last night’s second round of the North Somerset Debate Competition, hosted by local MP Sadik Al Hassan at St Katherine’s School, Pill.
Two teams of talented mathematicians recently represented Gordano School in the Spring leg of the Bristol Sixth Forms Team Math Competition. The competition was hosted at Bristol Grammar School and involved 42 teams competing at a variety of mathematical challenges. This was the school's second time participating in the prestigious event, following a successful debut last Autumn.
Exploring the City That Never Sleeps
Our Year 13 Business and Economics students recently returned from an exciting and action‑packed visit to New York City, a trip that combined culture, sightseeing, food, fun and a whole lot of walking! Throughout the week, students embraced every opportunity, showing maturity, curiosity and a brilliant sense of adventure.
Our Year 11 students recently took part in an inspiring mock GCSE Results Day by collecting their mock results envelopes from the Main Hall.
Gordano School’s recent production of Our House was a fantastic success, showcasing the energy, talent and teamwork of students from across the school.
With its iconic music by Madness, the show featured high-energy dance numbers, stand-out performances and a strong ensemble cast, supported by a dedicated backstage and technical crew. The production was the result of months of rehearsals, collaboration and commitment, and we are extremely proud of everyone involved — both on stage and behind the scenes.
The impact of the production went far beyond the stage. Students spoke passionately about the experience, highlighting the confidence, friendships and skills they gained along the way:
“I have made friends for life through Our House”
“I’ve loved working with students in different year groups. We’ve all bonded so well”
“The atmosphere on show nights was amazing. I want to do it all over again!”
The production brought together students, staff, families and members of the local community, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.
The show has received glowing reviews from those who saw it:
“So much talent in one show, they deserved that standing ovation!”
“Wow, Our House was incredible. My daughter can’t wait to join Gordano in September!”
“The chorus numbers were epic and everyone looked like they were having a ball”
“A big thank you to all involved for your dedication and hard work”
Louise Blundell, Headteacher said: “As Emily (Year 13 student who played Joe Casey) stated after the final curtain, 'Our House became a home, bringing together a cast who became family and a community who came together to support them'. It’s a perfect example of our school values in action — collaboration, inclusion and resilience shining through every performance, we are so very proud of everyone involved.”
Gordano School is celebrating another outstanding sporting achievement after the Year 7 girls’ indoor athletics team were crowned Avon Schools Champions this week.
Demonstrating determination, teamwork and resilience at every stage, the team made up of Megan S, Martha K, Isla H, Sophia T, Naila C, Charlotte L, Flick G, and Seren B secured their place at the county finals by winning both the North Somerset preliminaries and the North Somerset finals. Their success saw them progress to the Avon Schools Championships, held at City Academy in Bristol.
The finals brought together the top two schools from Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, creating a highly competitive afternoon of indoor athletics. The girls competed across a demanding programme of events, including relays, middle-distance races, sprints, jumps and throws.
With consistently strong performances across all disciplines, the Gordano team emerged as overall winners, securing a well-deserved first-place finish and the Avon Schools title.
Emma Harradine, Head of Physical Education at Gordano School, praised the team’s achievement:
“This was a brilliant display of commitment, teamwork and confidence from every athlete involved. The girls supported each other throughout the competition and gave their best in every event, which is exactly what we encourage at Gordano. Achievements like this show what can happen when young people are empowered to dream big and believe in their ability.”
Ms Harradine’s comments come as she continues to gain national recognition for her work in developing female athletes and coaches. She is currently involved in the two-year national ‘She Coaches’ programme, which aims to create a new generation of female talent and performance coaches, and has recently featured in media interviews for her contribution to coaching and sport education.
This fantastic achievement reflects Gordano School’s core values of Dream Big, Do Your Best and Give Back, as well as the school’s long-standing reputation for sporting excellence and strong team spirit.
Huge congratulations go to the eight girls who represented the school so proudly. Their commitment, hard work and support for one another truly paid off and they are a credit to themselves and the wider Gordano community.
A team of five fantastic students from Years 7–10 proudly represented Gordano School at this year’s Light House Partnership Inter‑School Vocabulary Competition, going head‑to‑head with teams from Backwell, Churchill Academy and Sixth Form and Chew Valley schools.
The Sixth Form Common Room was filled with the smell of freshly baked cakes, cookies, and pastries this week as students took part in the highly anticipated Sixth Form Bake Off. Tutor groups across Years 12 and 13 battled it out for the title of Star Bakers, showcasing impressive creativity, teamwork, and culinary skill.
As part of her Aspire role—designed to unlock student potential in all its forms—Miss Pope approached our House Captains to see whether they would be interested in leading interhouse events. The aim was to give students meaningful opportunities to take ownership, plan activities, and develop their leadership skills.
