<![CDATA[Sir William Borlase's Grammar School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.swbgs.com%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sun, 9 Nov 2025 08:43:41 GMT Sun, 9 Nov 2025 08:43:41 GMT <![CDATA[ Our Sixth Form Open Evening is on 15 October and Tickets Go Live on 1 October! ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=18 Thinking about Borlase Sixth Form for September 2026? Join us on Wednesday, 15 October for our Open Evening and get a feel for what life at Borlase is like.

The evening is designed to help you explore your subject options and meet the Heads of Department who will be teaching you.

The Headteacher’s talk, featuring insights from current Sixth Formers, is a popular part of the evening and will be running at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. Please note that due to limited seating, tickets are required for these talks. Bookings for the Headteacher's talk will be available online from 9am on Wednesday, 1 October.

Subject talks will be held on a rolling basis from 5-8pm and do not require pre-booking.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Find the booking link for the Headteacher's talk here on 1 October.

Please be aware that there is no parking on the school site.

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:17:59 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Open Mornings are Available to Book Now via Box Office - The Sixth Form Open Evening Tickets can be Booked from 1 October 2025 ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=17 Tickets for Year 7 Open Mornings are now available. The Year 7 Open Evening Tickets have sold out.

We do apologise for any inconvenience.

Please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/borlase to book for the Open Mornings or put your name on our waiting list. 

Many thanks

]]> Sun, 9 Nov 2025 08:43:41 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Strictly Come Dancing 2025 ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=16 Congratulation to our 2024/5 Winners ....

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:37:47 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ One Man Two Guvnors Senior Play ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=15  One Man Two Guvnors  a hilarious smash hit! 

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:38:23 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Politics students visit Westminster ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=14 Year 12 Politics students enrich their learning with an educational trip to Westminster

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:40:19 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Tickets on sale for Senior Production of One Man, Two Guvnors ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=13 Rehearsals going well for Senior Production of One Man, Two Guvnors 

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:39:31 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Year 13 History, Politics and Economics Educational Visit to USA ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=12 Students head to New York and Washington DC to enrich learning of History, Politics and Economics  

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:40:43 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Borlase bands rock out at Annual Rocktober event ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=11 Borlase Theatre transformed into a rock-style arena for Rocktober

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:03:36 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Royal Opera House trip for Tech Theatre students ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=10 Tech Theatre students have opportunity to attend event hosted by the Royal Opera House 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:54:41 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Sky Studios Careers Visit ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=9 Borlase students have fantastic experience visiting Sky Academy Studios 

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:10:03 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ French Exchange ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=8 Borlase students host French Exchange students 

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:32:54 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Rapidplay Chess Tournament at Eton College ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=7 Borlase Chess Teams take part in Secondary School Rapidplay Chess Tournament at Eton College

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:02:03 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Autumn Chamber Concert, 10 October ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=6 Autumn Chamber Concert a fantastic performance opportunity  to showcase students talents

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:15 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ German trip to the Goethe Institute London ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=5 Year 9 German Students visit the Goethe Institut in London 

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:02:54 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ A level Drama trip to Our Country's Good ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=4 Year 12's go on theatre trip to see Our Country's Good 

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:02:34 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Annual MFL Bake-Off Competition ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=3 MFL Bake-off Competition in celebration of European Day of Languages

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:54:11 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Inspirational work experience for student Aleeza Yahya ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=2 Inspirational work experience with local business Agosti Gelato

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:41:26 GMT https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Borlase: The First 400 Years' Book now available ]]> https://www.swbgs.com/news/?pid=174&nid=1&storyid=1 To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the School’s foundation by Sir William Borlase, we present an updated history of the School.

Please note that the books are for collection only. Please let the office know.

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a momentous milestone in the School’s history!

Please note that there is no event associated with this entry on Ticketsource. The transaction is to buy a copy of the book only.

Click here to buy the book.

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