by Samantha Nichols | Nov 10, 2017 | Fun Facts
802 years ago, in 1215, was the first ever Lord Mayor’s Show. It still happens every year, but what exactly is it? The Mayor of London was a position created in the late twelfth century, originally appointed directly by the king. The City of London, like much of...
by Samantha Nichols | Sep 26, 2017 | Fun Facts, Students
What is Autumn? What is an Equinox? Why do the leaves change colour? These are just some of the questions the Get My Grades Blog Team will be answering in the blog on Autumn. Opposite Sides & Seasons Last Friday, the 22nd of September, was the Autumn Equinox in...
by Samantha Nichols | May 2, 2017 | Education, Fun Facts, Technology
In a BBC article published today, the Welsh Government has announced it will be moving all of its annual reading and numeracy tests online, from September 2018, for children aged six to 14. Personalised online assessments will replace the current paper tests in order...