Bexley Grammar School News Feed - Sixth Form News

Peer Mentoring

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:04:32 GMT

At the start of the year, every student had the opportunity to apply for the role of peer mentor.

First Impressions of Bexley Grammar School

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:23 GMT

What is life as a Sixth Former like?

Music tour to the Black Forest, Germany, July 2026

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:47:40 GMT

We had such a fantastic time on the music tour to the Black Forest in Germany in July.

Year 12 Business Management and Economics Workshop

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:42:02 GMT

Before the summer break, Year 12 Business Management and Economics students had the opportunity to attend a workshop with Ryan Young, founder and CEO of MyOutreach.

National, Thank a Teacher Day 2026

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:39:33 GMT

On Wednesday the 17th June, we as a school celebrated ‘Thank a teacher day’.

Year 12: Residential at Juniper Hall, Surrey

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:36:04 GMT

Geography taking learning to the field

A huge thank you to our School Council

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:38:08 GMT

I would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful School Council team for all their hard work this year.

BGS Model United Nations team at the Interschool Model United Nations Conference

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:18:10 GMT

On Thursday 2nd July, selected students of the BGS Model United Nations team had the privilege of attending Dartford Grammar School for Boys' Interschool Model United Nations conference.

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators 2026

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:23:19 GMT

KS5 MFL Debate

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:57:37 GMT

Chameleon Coasters

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:44:45 GMT

Chameleon Coasters was built around a simple but clever concept: colour-changing coasters that react to heat.

Will ~ England Lions, 12th Man

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:01:13 GMT

Congratulations to Will (Year 12) who was selected to act as 12th man for England Lions in their match vs South Africa last week.

Gold School Games Mark for 2026 - 2027

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:03:15 GMT

We are delighted that Bexley Grammar has retained its Gold School Games Mark for 2026–27.

BGS Celebrates Sir David Attenborough at 100

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:17:36 GMT

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 last week, and our school community joined millions around the world in celebrating the remarkable life and work of one of Britain’s greatest natural historians.

Student Recognition Award

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:32:53 GMT

Culture Week 2026

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:52:34 GMT

Dubai Trip 2026

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:28:15 GMT

During the February half-term, 40 Business and Economics students, accompanied by Mr Cheuk, Mr Dhir, Mrs Harris, and Mrs Moore, travelled from London to Dubai.

University Challenge Quiz 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:24:41 GMT

On Tuesday 16th March, a team of Year 12s took to the stage at Chislehurst and Sidcup for the annual university challenge quiz between BGS, Chis and Sid, Townley, and Beths.

Year 12 vs Year 13 Charity Match Supporting Men’s Mental Health

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:03:22 GMT

The Senior Prefect Team held a Sixth Form charity match to raise money for ‘Men’s Minds Matter’, which is a charity that raises awareness regarding men’s mental health.

BGS Hosts Public Speaking Regional Final!

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:51:07 GMT

Thursday 12th March 2026

Celebrating British Science Week: 6th–13th March

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:16:32 GMT

This week our school has been full of curiosity and excitement as we celebrated British Science Week.

Chemistry in Action lectures in Emmanuel Centre

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:14:24 GMT

On the 10th March, around 20 IB Chemistry students attended a series of Chemistry in Action lectures in Emmanuel Centre.

Developing Compassionate Leaders ~ Omotolani Olayemi

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:57:46 GMT

Chemistry Race at the University of Cambridge

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:13:27 GMT

On the 7th February 2026, five of our top Chemistry students; Angela Luong, Caspar Nalepa, Fope Odutayo, Tobi Orimoloye and Caitlyn Osei-Tutu, were selected to attend the prestigious Chemistry Race held at the World renowned University of Cambridge.

Year 12 Young Enterprise Students at Old Spitalfields Market

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:40:36 GMT

Spitalfields Market marked a turning point for Chameleon Coasters, our Year 12 Young Enterprise company.

International Women’s Day 2026 ~ 'Give to Gain' at BGS

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 12:06:41 GMT

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the inspiring theme 'Give to Gain'.

Senior Science Society Update ~ March 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:21:00 GMT

The past couple of weeks at Senior Science Society have been very eventful!

Congratulations Zac

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:17:56 GMT

The Sidemen - friendships forged at BGS!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:29:38 GMT

Click to watch the video here

Should UK have a Wealth Tax LSE Lecture

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:12:03 GMT

In December, a group of students from Year 13 had the opportunity to attend a lecture at The London School of Economics (LSE), titled “Should the UK have a wealth tax? The Wealth Tax Commission 5 years on.”

Cirque Du Soleil Culture Club trip

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:26:24 GMT

On Wednesday 14th January, 31 Sixth Formers were given the chance to see the Cirque du Soleil OVO at the Royal Albert Hall.

BGS Students at London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:58:59 GMT

During the winter break, Ella Tyler and I had the opportunity to attend the London Schools Symphony Orchestra.

House Report December 2025

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:51:44 GMT

This has been a very busy term for House competitions: House Music, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Sports: Netball & Football; Harvest Box and Intermediate & Senior Cookery.

Christmas update from the Music Department

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:48:32 GMT

We have had a wonderful December in the music department.

Announcement 4 Dec 2025

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:44:58 GMT

Announcement: Thursday 4th December 3.30pm

Stephen Spender Trust ~ Prize for Translation

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:46:26 GMT

Back in July 2025, pupils from all year groups were invited to take part in the Stephen Spender Prize for Translation run by the Stephen Spender Trust.

Senior Science Society ~ Exploring Plasma as a 4th State of Matter

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:53:34 GMT

Each week in Senior Science Society (M15 during P5 lunch), our Year 12 students deliver “science presentations”.

Heroes of the British Empire in World War I

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:37:01 GMT

The contribution of nations within the British Empire was immense, and it is now generally accepted that without it, Britain would have found the conflict more difficult.

Senior Science Society - Year 12 students

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:54:49 GMT

For the past three weeks, the Senior Science Society has been running every Friday lunchtime, supported by our former Year 13 President and Vice President.

The Year 12 Welcome BBQ ~ September 2025

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:16:00 GMT

Last Friday, our Year 12 community gathered for a sunny afternoon of food, music, and excitement, blessed with clear skies and warm sunshine.

How did I end up on a free trip to the US?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:26:56 GMT

During the summer holidays, as part of the Sutton Trust UK-US Fulbright programme, I was given the amazing opportunity to partake in a week-long residential in the US in Boston, where I stayed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Music Tour to Prague 2025

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:23:49 GMT

Despite being in Year 12 at the time, this was my first music tour with the school, and it was an amazing thing to be a part of.

Congratulations Alice!

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:50:49 GMT

Alice Black - U19 Netball

Debating Competition

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:32:06 GMT

On Thursday 10th July, six intrepid debating teams, representing all years of the school, made their way to South Hampstead School in North London to take part in the UK’s largest state school debating competition, Debate Hub.

House Report July 2025

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:50:13 GMT

This has been another year full of competitions - Sport, Music, Drama, Cookery, Chess to mention just a few.

STEM Summer Update 2025

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:40:03 GMT

Primary Science Enrichment Programme

KS5 MFL Debate

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:14:29 GMT

On 24th June, 7 brave debate year 12 teams from BGS welcomed teams from Beths Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School and Eltham College to discuss the motion: University is still worth it! As if taking part in a debate with students from other schools, the participants were debating in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese or Japanese.

The Art of Uncertainty Lecture with Professor David Spiegelhalter

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:45:31 GMT

On the 9th July, 21 Year 12 Maths and Economics students attended a lecture on the ‘Art of Uncertainty’ with British statistician, Sir David Spiegelhalter at Dartford Grammar School For Boys.

Chemistry Cambridge Challenge 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:12:01 GMT

This term, a group of 20 keen Year 12 chemists participated in the prestigious Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6), a 90-minute two-question exam designed by the University of Cambridge's chemistry department. Aimed at stretching KS5 Chemistry thinking, the challenge encourages students to apply problem-solving skills well beyond standard exam topics.

All the Right Notes: Hunchback of Notre Dame a resounding success!

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:22:47 GMT

Last week, over 70 students came together to present our annual school musical, this year being Disney’s 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.

Bexley Grammar School News Feed - Sixth Form News

Peer Mentoring ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

First Impressions of Bexley Grammar School

What is life as a Sixth Former like?

Music tour to the Black Forest, Germany, July 2026

Year 12 Business Management and Economics Workshop

National, Thank a Teacher Day 2026

Year 12: Residential at Juniper Hall, Surrey

Geography taking learning to the field

A huge thank you to our School Council

BGS Model United Nations team at the Interschool Model United Nations Conference

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators 2026

KS5 MFL Debate

Chameleon Coasters

Will ~ England Lions, 12th Man

Gold School Games Mark for 2026 - 2027

BGS Celebrates Sir David Attenborough at 100

Student Recognition Award

Culture Week 2026

Dubai Trip 2026

University Challenge Quiz 2026

Year 12 vs Year 13 Charity Match Supporting Men’s Mental Health ​​​​​​​

BGS Hosts Public Speaking Regional Final!

Thursday 12th March 2026

Celebrating British Science Week: 6th–13th March

Chemistry in Action lectures in Emmanuel Centre

Developing Compassionate Leaders ~ Omotolani Olayemi

Chemistry Race at the University of Cambridge

Year 12 Young Enterprise Students at Old Spitalfields Market

International Women’s Day 2026 ~ 'Give to Gain' at BGS

Senior Science Society Update ~ March 2026

Congratulations Zac

The Sidemen - friendships forged at BGS!

Should UK have a Wealth Tax LSE Lecture

Cirque Du Soleil Culture Club trip

BGS Students at London Schools Symphony Orchestra

House Report December 2025

Christmas update from the Music Department

Announcement 4 Dec 2025

Stephen Spender Trust ~ Prize for Translation

Senior Science Society ~ Exploring Plasma as a 4th State of Matter

Heroes of the British Empire in World War I

Senior Science Society - Year 12 students

The Year 12 Welcome BBQ ~ September 2025

How did I end up on a free trip to the US? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Music Tour to Prague 2025

Congratulations Alice!

Alice Black - U19 Netball

Debating Competition

House Report July 2025

STEM Summer Update 2025

Primary Science Enrichment Programme

KS5 MFL Debate

The Art of Uncertainty Lecture with Professor David Spiegelhalter

Chemistry Cambridge Challenge 2025

All the Right Notes: Hunchback of Notre Dame a resounding success!​​​​​​​

Peer Mentoring

Year 12 vs Year 13 Charity Match Supporting Men’s Mental Health

How did I end up on a free trip to the US?

All the Right Notes: Hunchback of Notre Dame a resounding success!