Maidstone Grammar School

Tomorrow, Wednesday 17 June, MGS is coming together to support one of our own.

Mr Ashenfelter, our art teacher, Barton tutor and basketball coach, has been selected to represent Great Britain (65+) at the European Basketball Championships in Athens this summer.

To help get him and the team there, Barton House prefects are running a full day of fundraising activities in school.

🏀 All-day basketball marathon
🎯 Shooting competition with a signed GB basketball
🍰 Bake sale supported by our caterers Cuccina
🎟️ Raffle featuring:
• An original Mr Ashenfelter painting, Blue Lightning (worth around £350)
• A basketball-themed cake

Tickets (£1) are available in school this week but if any alumni or members of the MGS community would like to take part in the raffle, please email:
📧 [email protected]

You can also support the team here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bartonhouse

A brilliant example of students giving back to a teacher who has given so much to them.

It is an important and reflective week at MGS as our Year 11 and Year 13 students complete their final examinations. We are incredibly proud of the determination, resilience and support they have shown throughout this journey.

Elsewhere, school life continues in full flow, with athletics and cricket fixtures, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, academic challenges and creative experiences for younger students. We also look forward to marking 120 years of the MGS Cadet Force, celebrating a tradition that has shaped generations of students.

You can read the full Headteacher’s blog for all the details.

https://mgs-maidstone.blogspot.com/2026/06/ht-blog-tuesday-16-june-2026.html

Well done to our Year 9 students who successfully completed their Bronze The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award assessed expedition last weekend.

A total of 68 students took part, exploring the Kent countryside near Tunbridge Wells and camping overnight at Adamswell Scout Campsite. Despite some challenging weather, all showed great resilience, teamwork and determination.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an important part of life at MGS, helping students develop confidence, independence and practical skills through a combination of volunteering, physical activity, new skills and expedition experience.

For parents of students currently in Year 8, this offers a valuable opportunity as their children move into Year 9.

Well done to all involved.