PSHE and RSE Information Evening
Monday 27th September, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Parent Meeting: Introduction to PSHCE Content
Parent Engagement Events
Please click here to view the full Parent Engagement calendar.
27
Sep
06
Oct
Mental Health & Wellbeing Evening
Wednesday 6th October, 2:45pm to 4:00pm
06
Oct
Mental Health & Wellbeing Evening
Wednesday 6th October, 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Parent Wellbeing and Information Evening
07
Oct
Family Fun Swim
Thursday 7th October, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
07
Oct
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Workshop
Thursday 7th October, 3:45pm to 3:45pm
Helping your child to learn a language.
11
Oct
Post-16 Choices Evening
Monday 11th October, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
13
Oct
Supporting Maths (Y7-9) - Parent Event
Wednesday 13th October, 3:45pm to 4:45pm
How to help your child with Mathematics - for Years 7-9.
13
Oct
Supporting Reading - Literacy
Wednesday 13th October, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
How to support your daughter in literacy - for parents of Years7-9
18
Oct
Y11 Revision Skills Evening
Monday 18th October, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
19
Oct
Coffee and Conversation
Tuesday 19th October, 2:45pm to 3:15pm
Drop in sessions for a coffee and to meet the Principal, Clare Martin and Head of Lady Royd, Keeley Poole.
21
Oct
Yr11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 21st October, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
03
Nov
Supporting Maths (Y10/11)
Wednesday 3rd November, 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Parent Event: How to help your child with Mathematics - for Years 10&11.
03
Nov
Supporting Literacy (Yr10/11)
Wednesday 3rd November, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
How to support your daughter in literacy - for parents of Years 10 & 11
04
Nov
Yr7 Parents' Evening
Thursday 4th November, 4:00am to 6:30am
We look forward to meeting parents face-to-face in school.
08
Nov
Coffee and Conversation
Monday 8th November, 8:30am to 9:15am
Drop in sessions for a coffee and to meet the Principal, Clare Martin and Head of Lady Royd, Keeley Poole.
12
Nov
Autumn Walk and Talk
Friday 12th November, 8:45am to 9:45am
8.45AM — MEET AT MAIN SCHOL RECEPTION
Parents are invited to explore our beautiful school grounds with senior
leaders.
17
Nov
Y10 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 17th November, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
18
Nov
Family Sports Mix
Thursday 18th November, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Parents are invited to join their children for a family sports event.
24
Nov
Anti-Bullying Showcase Event
Wednesday 24th November, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Parents are invited into school to view the work of students covered throughout Anti-bullying week and to learn about the school initiatives in place to tackle bullying.
01
Dec
Y10/11 Business - Helping Improve Grades VIRTUAL EVENT
Wednesday 1st December, 5:15pm to 6:00pm
Invitation has been sent to all parents. GCSE Business Students: Helping your daughter to enhance and improve their GCSE grades through wider learning.
07
Dec
GCSE Religious Studies (Y10/11) VIRTUAL EVENT
Tuesday 7th December, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Parents invited to discuss GCSE topic: Religion and Human Relationships Topic. This will be delivered virtually over Teams.
08
Dec
Coffee and Conversation - CANCELLED
Wednesday 8th December, 2:25pm to 3:15pm
Drop in sessions for a coffee and to meet the Principal, Clare Martin and Head of Lady Royd, Keeley Poole.
05
Jan
Parent Information Session (Y7) - Virtual Event
Wednesday 5th January, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
06
Jan
Parent Information Session (Y8) - Virtual Event
Thursday 6th January, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
10
Jan
Parent Information Session (Y9) - Virtual
Monday 10th January, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
10
Jan
Y7 History Viewing CANCELLED
Monday 10th January, 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Parent invited into school to view the History project work of Year 7.
11
Jan
Parent Information Session (Y10) - Virtual
Tuesday 11th January, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
13
Jan
Parent Information Session (Y11) - Virtual
Thursday 13th January, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
14
Jan
Coffee and Conversation - CANCELLED
Friday 14th January, 8:30am to 9:15am
Drop in sessions for a coffee and to meet the Principal, Clare Martin and Head of Lady Royd, Keeley Poole.
26
Jan
Parent PSHE Information Session - Virtual Event
Wednesday 26th January
Parent Meetings: Introduction to PSHCE Content for Spring Term These meetings will now be held over Teams:
Primary: 9.30-10.00am and 4.30-5.00pm
Senior: 10.00-10.30am and 5.00-5.30pm
03
Feb
Parent and Staff Book Club - to be rescheduled
Thursday 3rd February
03
Feb
Family Fun Swim
Thursday 3rd February, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
We are once again running one of our most popular parent events, the Family Fun Swim and both male and female parents/ guardians and pupils from primary and senior school are invited.
09
Feb
Y9 Science Fair
Wednesday 9th February, 4:00pm to 4:30pm
Parents are invited to view the STEM work of Yr 9 Students.
Y9 STEM students are going to be talking about climate change, the issues we need to be aware of, and what can be done to reduce our impact on this current world issue.
14
Feb
SEND Parents' Coffee Morning
Monday 14th February, 8:40am to 9:40am
In the Foster Beaver (Former Sixth Form) Building. Senior parents.
We hope to set up a group of parents who can meet regularly to share ideas, tips and offer advice in a friendly environment.
16
Feb
Winter Walk and Talk
Wednesday 16th February, 8:45am to 9:30am
8.45AM — MEET AT MAIN SCHOL RECEPTION
Parents are invited to explore our beautiful school grounds with senior
leaders.
16
Feb
Y8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 16th February, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
09
Mar
Y9 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 9th March, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
23
Mar
Online Safety Evening
Wednesday 23rd March, 3:45pm to 5:00pm
24
Mar
Y9 Parents' - GCSE Options Evening
Thursday 24th March, 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Y9 Parents are invited into school to meet subject teachers and help their child choose their GCSE options.
31
Mar
Ladies Netball
Thursday 31st March, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Ladies Netball - Event for Parents.
Please make your way down to the sports hall. The session will be outside depending on numbers. Looking to cover basic skills and adapted games leading into matches. A range of activities to help get parents back involved in netball.
07
Apr
Y11 Revision Skills Evening
Thursday 7th April, 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Supporting revision for core subjects: Science, Maths and English. An opportunity for parents to learn how best to support their daughter as she prepares for her upcoming exams. Students will be given resources to help with their revision over coming weeks.
25
Apr
Parent Information Session (Y7)
Monday 25th April, 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Year 7 Parents Invited into school to understand what will be covered in this term's curriculum and PSHE lessons.
25
Apr
Parent Information Session (Y11)
Monday 25th April, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Year 11 Parents Invited into school to understand revision timetable and support available, as well as end of year arrangements.
26
Apr
Parent Information Session (Y8)
Tuesday 26th April, 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Year 8 Parents Invited into school to understand what will be covered in this term's curriculum and PSHE lessons.
27
Apr
Parent Information Session (Y9)
Wednesday 27th April, 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Year 9 Parents Invited into school to understand what will be covered in this term's curriculum and PSHE lessons.
28
Apr
Parent Information Session (Y10)
Thursday 28th April, 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Year 10 Parents Invited into school to understand what will be covered in this term's curriculum and PSHE lessons.
05
May
PSHE Parent Information Meeting
Thursday 5th May, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Parent Meetings: Introduction to PSHE Content for both primary and senior school for the summer Term.
10
May
Y11 Parent Event - Showcase Business Ownership (Cancelled)
Tuesday 10th May, 5:15pm to 6:00pm
For parents of Y11 GCSE Business Students:
11
May
Mental Health & Wellbeing Evening
Wednesday 11th May, 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Parent Events: Wellbeing and Information Evening
16
May
Summer Walk and Talk
Monday 16th May, 8:45am to 9:30am
8.45AM — MEET AT MAIN SCHOL RECEPTION
Parents are invited to explore our beautiful school grounds with senior
leaders.
19
May
Family Fun Swim
Thursday 19th May, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
27
May
Curriculum JUBILEE Showcase
Friday 27th May, 2:15pm to 3:15pm
07
Jun
GCSE Artwork Exhibition - cancelled
Tuesday 7th June, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Parents are invited into school to view the artwork of this Year's GCSE students.
08
Jun
Transition Event - Q&A Session
Wednesday 8th June, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Q&A Session for Parents of Students starting Year 7 in September 2022.
09
Jun
Parent and Staff Book Club
Thursday 9th June, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Staff and Parents welcome to our first book group 5-6pm in the library. The aim is to share a love of reading and build up even more of a reading culture that involves all the community at BGGS. In our first session we'll be discussing the Carnegie short list and voting on texts we'd like to cover as a group.
16
Jun
School Council Showcase
Thursday 16th June, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Parent invited into school to view the work completed by the School Council throughout the year.
22
Jun
Summer Walk and Talk
Wednesday 22nd June, 8:45am to 9:30am
8.45AM — MEET AT MAIN SCHOL RECEPTION
Parents are invited to explore our beautiful school grounds with senior
leaders.
22
Jun
Lexia Information Programme - Parent Event
Wednesday 22nd June, 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Parent event to provide information about Y7-9 students use of the Lexia Power Up computer programme.
29
Jun
Y7 Practical Investigation Science Fair
Wednesday 29th June, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
The Science department and STEM club will be running a Y7 parent and daughter practical investigation session in school. The aim of the session is for parents to get a taste of their daughters work in science and also to have the opportunity themselves to learn some of the practical skills and techniques we teach that have real-world applications.
Please register with school first as places are limited.
30
Jun
Family Cricket
Thursday 30th June, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Please come along and play cricket on our school fields with other BGGS families after school. Parents/ guardians and pupils from both phases are welcome. Please wear suitable footwear for sports activities on grass, and any head scarves worn must not have loose material or pins for health and safety. There's no requirement to sign up in advance, please just meet PE staff at the fields on the day.
30
Jun
Summer Concert
Thursday 30th June, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
06
Jul
New Year 7 Parents Meeting
Wednesday 6th July, 2:45pm to 3:15pm
06
Sep
Year 7 Meet the Tutor - School Atrium, 3pm
Tuesday 6th September, 3:00pm to 3:30pm
An opportunity to meet your child's Year 7 tutors
08
Sep
Year 11 Parent Information Session
Thursday 8th September, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
Join us to find out more about Year 11 and the key staff who will be supporting your child throughout the academic year. Refreshments will be served
12
Sep
Year 8 Parent Information Session
Monday 12th September, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
13
Sep
Year 9 Parent Information Session
Tuesday 13th September, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
15
Sep
Year 10 Parent Information Session
Thursday 15th September, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
21
Sep
Year 7 Parent Information Session
Wednesday 21st September, 3:45pm to 4:30pm
Parents Invited into school to understand what will be covered in this term's curriculum.
21
Sep
PHSE Parent Information Session
Wednesday 21st September, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
The sessions will cover an overview of the PSHE curriculum.
27
Sep
Year 7 School Photographs
Tuesday 27th September, 1:00pm to 3:30pm
28
Sep
Open Evening
Wednesday 28th September, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
An opportunity for prospective Year 7 students and their families to view the school, meet key staff and gain an overview of the admissions process. For Year 7 2023 entry.
29
Sep
Open Doors
Thursday 29th September, 8:45am to 9:45am
An opportunity for prospective Year 7 families to see the school 'in action', after our Open Evening. Join us for coffee at 8.45 am, followed by a tour of the school.
29
Sep
Year 11 Next Steps
Thursday 29th September, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Year 11 pupils, parents and carers are invited to join us for a post 16 choices information evening. Representative from local post 16 providers will be on hand to give information and advice, as well as BGGS staff. We look forward to welcoming you.
19
Oct
Year 11 Progress Evening
Wednesday 19th October, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
20
Oct
Parent Information Evening - Year 11 D of E (Silver)
Thursday 20th October, 4:15pm to 4:45pm
An opportunity to learn more about the forthcoming Y11 D of E Silver Expedition
07
Nov
BDAT/BGGS Parent Engagement Event
Monday 7th November, 8:45am to 9:45am
Please join us at this drop-in session to meet with BDAT team, key BGGS staff and Governors. An opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the BGGS transfer to BDAT Multi Academy trust
15
Nov
Y11 Business: How to help my daughter improve her grade
Tuesday 15th November, 4:30pm to 5:15pm
Meeting will cover how parents can help their daughter to improve and enhance their GCSE grades by supporting wider learning.
16
Nov
Year 10 Progress Evening
Wednesday 16th November, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
23
Nov
Family Basketball
Wednesday 23rd November, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
01
Dec
Anti Bullying Showcase
Thursday 1st December, 3:15pm
POSTPONED - NEW DATE WILL BE ADVISED IN DUE COURSE
06
Dec
Year 11 Leavers Celebration
Tuesday 6th December, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Year 11 GCSE students 2022 are invited into school to collect their certificates.
08
Dec
Christmas Concert - POSTPONED UNTIL 1ST & 2ND FEBRUARY 2023
Thursday 8th December, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
POSTPONED UNTIL 1ST & 2ND FEBRUARY 2023
14
Dec
Year 8 Progress Evening
Wednesday 14th December, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
04
Jan
Senior Phase (Y7 to Y11) Parent Information and PHSE Evening
Wednesday 4th January, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Parent Information session for Senior Phase (Year 7 to Year 11) and PHSE Information session.
Sessions will take place at 15:30 and 17:00
04
Jan
Senior Phase (Y7 to Y11) Parent Information and PHSE Evening
Wednesday 4th January, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Parent Information session for Senior Phase (Year 7 to Year 11) and PHSE Information session.
Sessions will take place at 15:30 and 17:00
18
Jan
BDAT/BGGS Parent Engagement Event
Wednesday 18th January, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Please join us at this event to feedback on how the conversion has gone, discuss any differences you have noted and ask any further questions
25
Jan
Year 7 Progress Evening
Wednesday 25th January, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
01
Feb
Family Fun Swim
Wednesday 1st February, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
02
Feb
Seasonal Celebration (postponed from December 2022)
Thursday 2nd February, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us for our seasonal celebration event. Please note this is a postponed event from December 2022.
08
Mar
BDAT/BGGS Parent Engagement Event
Wednesday 8th March, 8:45am to 10:00am
BDAT and BGGS Parent engagement event
08
Mar
Year 9 Progress Evening
Wednesday 8th March, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
15
Mar
Family Badminton
Wednesday 15th March, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
22
Mar
Year 9 Options Afternoon
Wednesday 22nd March, 3:15pm to 4:00pm
24
Apr
BDAT Parent Engagement Event
Monday 24th April, 8:30am to 9:30am
25
Apr
Parent PHSE Information Sessions
Tuesday 25th April, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Parent PHSE information sessions for this term for all senior school students and parents.
Sessions at 3.30pm and 5pm
25
Apr
PHSE Parent Information Session
Tuesday 25th April, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Parent PHSE information sessions for this term for all senior school students and parents.
Sessions at 3.30pm and 5pm
03
May
PHSE Parent Information Session
Wednesday 3rd May, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
The sessions will cover an overview of the PSHE curriculum.
05
May
Coronation Afternoon Tea
Friday 5th May, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
08
May
Bank Holiday: King's Coronation
Monday 8th May, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Bank Holiday for King's Coronation: School Closed
10
May
Family Fun Swim
Wednesday 10th May, 3:15pm to 4:15pm
24
May
BDAT Parent Engagement Event
Wednesday 24th May, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
15
Jun
Year 7 Transition Q and A Morning
Thursday 15th June, 9:00am to 11:00am
Parents of Year 7 new starters for September 2023 are invited to a Q and A morning to find out more about school, uniform and other areas of school life.
19
Jun
BDAT/BGGS Parent Engagement Event
Monday 19th June, 8:30am to 9:30am
22
Jun
Summer Concert
Thursday 22nd June, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
04
Jul
BGGS Senior School Sports Day
Tuesday 4th July, 9:00am to 3:00pm
05
Jul
Year 7 Transition Day
Wednesday 5th July, 8:30am to 3:00pm
Transition Day for new students entering Year 7 in September 2023
05
Sep
Year 7 Students - start of term
Tuesday 5th September, 8:30am to 3:15pm
Start of term for YEAR 7 STUDENTS ONLY
06
Sep
Year 8 to Year 11 Students - Start of Term
Wednesday 6th September, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Start of term for YEAR 8 TO YEAR 11 STUDENTS
11
Oct
20
Oct
Communication Issues
Wednesday 11th October, 9:00am to Friday 20th October, 3:00pm
We sincerely apologize for any recent communication issues you may have experienced. We understand how important clear and timely communication is, and we are actively working to resolve these issues.
Should you encounter any further problems or have any concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at office@bggs.com. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your experience with us is smooth and efficient.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to improve our communication channels.
21
Nov
23
Nov
Year 7 Tutor Evening
Tuesday 21st November, 4:00pm to Thursday 23rd November, 6:30pm
Tuesday 21st November 2024: 4pm - 6.30pm
25
Nov
Fair Banding Exam - External
Saturday 25th November, 9:30am to 12:00pm
01
Dec
Rewards Trip - Bradford Ice Arena
Friday 1st December, 8:30am to 3:00pm
13
Dec
Bradford Girls' Christmas Dinner
Wednesday 13th December
13
Dec
Winter Wonderland
Wednesday 13th December, 3:45pm to 5:00pm
16
Jan
Road Safety Event - Year 7
Tuesday 16th January, 9:00am to 12:00pm
16
Jan
Parents' Evening - Year 9
Tuesday 16th January, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 16th January 2024: 4pm - 6.30pm
17
Jan
Parents' Evening - Year 11
Wednesday 17th January, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday 17th January 2024: 4pm - 6.30pm
19
Feb
Parents' Evening - Year 7
Monday 19th February, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Monday 19th February 2024: 4pm - 6.30pm
21
Feb
Parents' Evening - Year 7
Wednesday 21st February, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday 21st February 2024: 4pm - 6.30pm
12
Jun
Parents' Evening - Year 10
Wednesday 12th June, 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday 12th June 2024, 4pm - 6.30pm
05
Jul
Sports Day
Friday 5th July
