Head Boy and Head Girl

Kimberley - Head Girl

Now I am in my final year at The Gregg School, I can fully appreciate all that the staff have done for me. In Year 7 I was a relatively nervous student, in the middle teaching group, with not much confidence in myself. By the end of my first year not only had The Gregg School given me a wide spread of friends, but I was also moved to the top set and brimming with self belief.

This was only made possible through the wide range of opportunities at the school; they helped me to find a passion for writing, among other things, as well as encouraging me to take part in sports. To date, the School has given me the confidence to enter both writing and athletic competitions outside of school. This was all a result of being able to compete in inter-house competitions; I have taken part in a wide range of activities from poetry and original writing, to swimming, netball and athletics, to the House Quiz; these give everyone a sense of pride and value within their House. I was made Roman Sports Captain in Year 9; this helped me realise the responsibility that goes into arranging sport teams, and by the end I had learnt to be a lot more organised!

The School has also given me many beneficial experiences, namely the school trips. In Years 7 to 9, the whole year is involved in a team building activity week, everyone becomes a lot closer and it gave me a chance to meet people who are not in my class or tutor group.  My favourite trip was the trip to Barcelona; we visited museums and art galleries and also managed a trip to the beach! Another valuable experience was my two weeks work experience in Year 10. I worked in a London law firm which I found very interesting.

At the beginning of Year 11, I was lucky enough to be offered the position of Head Girl. I accepted the position with pride, knowing that I would try to fulfil the role to the best of my ability.

Matthew - Head Boy

When I first heard I had been appointed Head Boy, needless to say, I was delighted. In my time at the Gregg school I have known four previous Head Boys but never thought that I would have the opportunity of becoming one. 

Although I am now nearing the end of my time at the Gregg School, I believe that year 11 will provide the most action packed and enjoyable year in my school life. However, it will also bring many challenges, not only of being Head Boy but also of taking my GCSE’s.

My GCSE’s started in year 9 as I began taking my science module tests in that year. These have been going very well and I have gained mostly A’s with a few A*’s in these tests. Year 9 was also the year I chose my options of History, Geography Home Economics and German. I have recently completed my mocks and have gained mostly A’s and B’s with one C and one A*. I was delighted with these results but I believe that my teachers were just as much to thank as I was.

The teachers are always there for you in every subject and try to make you do the best that you can. The learning environment at the Gregg School is virtually unique in Southampton. My average class size is only 11 and in more than one of my classes there are only five students. This makes it incredibly easy for the teachers to teach and for the students to learn.

This atmosphere reverberates around all elements of school life. Everyone knows each other and in general are friends with one  another. This often leads to the inter house competitions becoming fiercely competitive,  making the events much more enjoyable.    

I truly believe that The Gregg School was the best school for me.  It has helped me become a more confident person in most aspects of my life, and although I may be leaving in a few months time I will always retain the memories of this wonderful school.