Can't wait to see you all tomorrow at the @OfficialHGS Christmas Fayre from 11-2pm. Say hello to us at the English Dept. Tombola (3 tickets for Β£1) and at the English Dept. Kids' Book Stall (50p per book or 3 for Β£1. Great for making up book advent calendars!) π π€Άππ
It's been a pleasure to send out almost 60 praise emails to parents and carers this past week, recognising the positive attitudes to learning from our pupils in the new timetable. Well done, you guys! π ππ
And finally - our overall winners of the 2025 Hamilton Grammar Spelling Bee: Fae, Neve and Calum for 2F1. A massive well done to these super spellers! ππππ
What a fantastic bunch! Well done to all S2 pupils for their enthusiastic participation in today's Spelling Bee Grand Final. Here are our finalists, along with Mrs Masucci who definitely got into the competitive spirit, and Mr Adam - our MC with the best patter! ππ
The prizes, certificates and posters of support are ready - we just need our top spellers and we're all set. Really looking forward to the buzz of our annual Spelling Bee tomorrow! π
Congratulations to the S2 pupils who have made it through to the final of our Spelling Bee. π We can't wait for next week's final, to see which class is crowned as 2025 winners! π
Remember to sign up for one of the free events on offer from the English Department for Activities Days:
- Visit to Kelvingrove Museum with Mr Adam
- Movie Marathon with Mrs Wilson
- Door decorating with Mrs McNamara & Ms Douglas
- Hamilton Treasure Trail with Mrs May.
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For our pupils who have loved writing the Murder Mystery homework novel and participating in the Murder in Wandering Willow Woods group discussion, BGT finalist Vinnie McKee was one of the pupils involved in writing these when Mrs May taught him years ago. Good luck, Vinnie! π
It's nearly time to crown a winner... π Here are your #BGT Series 18 Finalists!
Don't miss the Grand Final this Saturday 31st May from 7pm on @ITV 1, @ITVX and @WeAreSTV.