Gumley House Convent School News Feed - School News

World Youth Day

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:00:42 GMT

World Youth Day (WYD) is the largest youth event in the world and was held in Sydney from Tuesday 15 to Sunday 20 July 2008. The FCJ schools (Gumley and Bellerive) took its place amoung the hundreds of thousands of youth from all over the world.

Our Sixth Form students in Lourdes

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:33:26 GMT

Just as the summer term was coming to an end 15 members of our sixth form gathered at 4am with Mr Whittle to head off to Lourdes to be volunteer helpers in Lourdes.

Black History

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:39:07 GMT

November saw our spectacular series of events marking Black History Month.

Gumley at the Olympics

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:14:30 GMT

Read (and watch) all about Gumley at the Olympics

Ciara wins seat at Obama''s inauguration

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:19 GMT

Ciara Macklin has been selected to make a trip to America to watch incoming President Barrack Obama’s inauguration into the White House.

Soap Star at Gumley

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:36:44 GMT

Hollyoaks star John Pickard who plays Dominic Reilly in the soap, judged a dance-off at Gumley House Convent School.

Gumley in the Snow!

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:01:30 GMT

Have a look at our gallery to see how one creative lunchtime transformed our snowy field.

Teenage Author Celia Rees at Gumley

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:44:30 GMT

Celia Rees, author of the hugely successful 'Witchchild' and 'Sorceress' novels and Whit Bread Children’s Book award nominee, spent a whole day at Gumley School talking to different student year groups on a range of book writing topics.

Leatherhead Drama Festival

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:37:42 GMT

Senior Drama Club is deep in rehearsals for our Leatherhead Drama Festival contribution.

Sixth Form raise £796 for Marie Curie Appeal

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:46:42 GMT

Congratualtions to those in our Sixth Form whose March appeal has raised a wonderful £796.90 which will go towards the Marie Curie Appeal

New Library Catalogue

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:50:17 GMT

We are now introducing a new 21st Century Library Management System to Gumley.

Sarah Hicks ''Highly Commended''

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:13:12 GMT

Sarah Hicks received a Highly Commended citation from judges at Cambridge University for her diary contribution after shadowing a university student.

Stephanie Wins National Art Competition

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:36:03 GMT

The Equality and Human Rights Commission have just announced the winners of its Young Brits at Art competition, in which young people were invited to portray their feelings about their identity.

Summer Concert

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:25:52 GMT

Click here to see the highlights from our Music Department's Summer Concert

Exam Result Success

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:06:17 GMT

Following Gumley's history of high academic success - GCSE and A level students of 2009 have done it again!

Year 12 Students as ''Young Journalist of the Year''

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:16 GMT

Year 12 students get published on the local Guardian's online site.

iPhone study at Gumley

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:56:10 GMT

Gumley, in partnership with Brentford City Learning Centre, will be conducting a study on the use of mobile technologies in classrooms as a tool for learning.

Students win British Airways Award

Wed, 19 May 2010 16:16:39 GMT

Year 12 Students participated in the end of year competition for their Young Enterprise company held at British Airways Headquarters.

Hounslow Debating Finals

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:20:47 GMT

Gumley has done extremely well again with teams from years 7, 8 and 9 in the finals this year.

Congratulations!

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:07:53 GMT

Another summer of excellent Exam Results.

Students get tips from Brand and Image Consultant

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:30:50 GMT

To help Gumley’s 6th form students better prepare for their university and work interviews Chris Southam owner of brand and image consultancy Chill Out UK...

Extended Project Qualification

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:05:20 GMT

Congratulations to our Year 13 students who completed their EPQ. They achieved outstanding results including 2 x A*'s and an A grade. Well done!

Sixth Formers in Paris Conference

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:20:12 GMT

Some of our Sixth Form will be travelling to Paris, France this weekend to attend an international Youth Conference with a panel of MPs.

Newsletter available

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 12:14:40 GMT

Our latest newsletter was sent out just before Christmas detailing all the latest events and successes at Gumley. To view it online, please click here

Cheerleading Squad Success

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:00:31 GMT

Well done to the Cheerleading Squad who came 2nd in their first competition last Saturday.

Gumley Girls awarded by Mayor

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:58:14 GMT

Congratulations to the Year 9 girls who presented at The Hounslow Youth Crime Conference

Gumley welcomes Accenture!

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:31:49 GMT

We were very happy to welcome Management Consultants Accenture to Gumley who spent time sharing career and university experiences with our year 10's, 11's and Sixth Form.

Celebrating 170 Years at Westminster Cathedral

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:18:39 GMT

On Friday 25th March, on the Feast of the Annunciation, the whole school celebrated 170 years since Gumley was founded by Marie Madeleine.

Sixth Form in Video Conference with Bristol University

Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:36:54 GMT

Sixth Formers enhance their studies of Chaucer with a top lecturer from Bristol University.

News from the Chaplaincy

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:46:28 GMT

What can you do on Friday?

Genezzano Visit Gumley

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:52:00 GMT

Our Australian 'sister-school' pays a visit and the competitions start!

Author Karen McCombie visits Gumley

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:26:50 GMT

Karen McCombie author of Ally’s World talks to students at Gumley House School

Isleworth Fayre

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:02:03 GMT

Following its success in 2011 with 2500 people attending; the fayre will once again take place at The Isleworthians ground in Wood Lane from 12.00-4.00pm.

Gumley wins grant for RichmondAid

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:28:01 GMT

Gumley girls win £3000 for RichmondAid as part of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative.

YPI winners featured in Publication

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:41:30 GMT

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Celebrating A Level results

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:12:07 GMT

Sixth Form make us proud once again!

Gumley recommended by SSAT for GCSE results

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 19:33:34 GMT

Gumley awarded by the SSAT

BIMA Digital Day

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:20:38 GMT

D-Day (Digital Day) took place on the 10th October 2012 where for Year 9 students got involved with the digital industry by meeting and learning from digital professionals.

Guardian report on Gumley's Global Learning

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:16:43 GMT

The Guardian has reported on Gumley's deeper learning experiences within the global community.

Geography Trip to Iceland update

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:00:43 GMT

The recent icy weather has been perfect!

Tuesday 5th February is Safer Internet Day.

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:05:07 GMT

Safer Internet Day is about promoting safer and more responsible use

Eighteen AS students are visiting Paris

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:23:34 GMT

Students will be participating in the ‘Your Future in Europe’ leadership conference...

Year of Faith

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:25:36 GMT

This year is the Year of Faith. This prayer is said by all students. Join us!

Member of Youth Parliament

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:34:59 GMT

Congratulations to Dominika Cichonska who has been elected as Hounslow's Member of Youth Parliament after overwhelming support with votes.