Gordano School is delighted to announce that local restaurant Venga will be kindly hosting and providing a celebratory lunch for students involved in the school’s Aspire Mentoring Programme.

The Aspire initiative, led by the school’s Teacher of English and Aspire Programme Lead, together with two dedicated Year 13 students Jethro and Ella, is designed to build confidence and foster academic success through peer mentoring. This year marks the launch of the English Mentoring Programme, where Year 12 students will be supporting Year 10 and 11s in English Literature, complementing the already successful Maths Mentoring Programme.

To recognise the time, effort, and care that these student mentors dedicate to supporting their peers, Gordano School is holding a Mentor Celebration Lunch in July, generously hosted by Venga in their Secret Garden. Around 30 students are expected to attend the event, which will celebrate their hard work and contribution to the school community.

These mentors truly embody Gordano School’s values of doing your best and giving back, demonstrating commitment, kindness, and leadership through their voluntary work supporting younger students.

Students were informed about the upcoming lunch during a recent Aspire assembly, and their reactions reflected genuine excitement and gratitude for the recognition:

“I think it will be a great event to celebrate all our progress!” – Peyton

“I am very excited for the mentor celebration lunch in July as Venga is one of my favourite places to eat as the food is amazing and the selection is great! The Secret Garden is a really nice spot. I think it is a really lovely thing for the school to offer mentors so am very grateful and excited for this lunch!” – Evie

“It sounds great, it’s nice to be rewarded for our work through not only helping people but being celebrated with the use of food.” – Bessie

The school extends its heartfelt thanks to Venga for their generosity and ongoing support of young people in the community. This gesture highlights the importance of recognising student achievement and fostering a spirit of encouragement and kindness.

Our Year 13 Design & Technology students recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit Amalgam, a leading professional model-making company. Amalgam creates precision scale models for architects, developers, engineers, and naval architects — blending cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to deliver exactly what each client needs.

On the last day of term, Year 7 students hosted a spooktacular Halloween Cake Sale during lunchtime in the Elliot Hall, and it was a fantastic event filled with treats, smiles, and generosity! 

The Year 9 Netball Team had an incredible win against Clevedon School this week, finishing with an impressive 34–5 scoreline! The team showed fantastic teamwork and determination throughout the match. 

We’re excited to invite you to a special evening of celebration - a chance to reconnect with friends, reflect on your journey, and collect your A Level certificates.

Let’s celebrate your achievements together 💛

Gordano Sixth Form is inviting Year 11 students and their families to its Open Evening on Thursday 13th November, from 5.00–7.30pm – an opportunity to discover what makes Gordano “More Than a Sixth Form – A Launchpad for Life.”

Visitors will have the chance to explore the school’s vibrant and inclusive Sixth Form community, meet specialist subject teachers, and learn more about the wide range of over 30 A Level and vocational courses available. The evening will also showcase the exceptional pastoral support, enrichment opportunities, and dedicated facilities that make Gordano an outstanding place to study and grow.

Pippa Ramsay, Co-Director of Sixth Form said: “Our Open Evening is the perfect way to experience the energy, ambition and warmth that define Gordano Sixth Form. Whether students are aiming for university, apprenticeships or employment, we provide the guidance, opportunities and confidence they need to succeed.”

Throughout the evening, visitors can attend talks about courses, student life, and post-18 pathways, including advice on applications for Medicine, Veterinary Science and Oxbridge, and opportunities such as HE+ and Access to Bristol. Current students will be on hand to share their experiences of life at Gordano, from World Challenge expeditions and Duke of Edinburgh Awards to RAG Week and leadership opportunities.

With a strong track record of academic success, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to preparing every student for life beyond Sixth Form, Gordano offers a community where young people can aim high, challenge themselves, and shape their future with confidence.

📅 Event Details

Date: Thursday 13th November
Time: 5.00–7.30pm
Location: Gordano Sixth Form

Senior Students and the Joint Directors of Sixth Form will deliver three identical talks at 5:15pm, 6:00pm, and 6:45pm in the Sixth Form Hall. Attendees are also welcome to browse the subject marketplace, where they can speak to teachers and students to find out more about each course.

To book your place at one of the informative talks, please click HERE

For more information, visit our Welcome webpage or contact sixthform@gordanoschool.org.uk