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Our year 13 students celebrated their last formal day here at North Leamington School Sixth Form as they start their study leave.
With a fancy dress theme of famous characters (literary, historical, TV or film-based), we celebrated all the things our students have achieved during their time with us and all the many wonderful plans they have going forward.
We’re delighted to share this success, – evidence again of the excellence our students achieve both inside and outside of NLS.
Hazel’s project was inspired by Lowry’s painting The Cripples and Hazel recognises him ‘showing the truth of society’ and encouraging viewers to review ‘their treatment of others seen as different’. Inspired herself by family experiences of Down’s Syndrome, Hazel says: ‘Down’s Syndrome does not define…personality does…which is why I created this piece…to challenge people’s notions’.
As part of a highly competitive process, Hazel’s work was selected for its depth and quality – being chosen ahead of other talented young applicants.
A terrific sentiment in a great work of art within a brilliant setting!
Charlie R in Year 13 has just returned from an International Swim Meet in Sweden, having represented Team England.
Charlie (who is supported in his pursuit of sporting excellence by Loughborough College amongst others) was at the Link Öping Water Games to compete in the 200 Butterfly event.
Not only did he represent, he really did ‘represent’: in a time of 2 minutes 6.41 seconds, Charlie secured 1st place for Team England.
Amazing!
Further to Matt Western (MP) coming to North Leamington School last Friday, March 7th, (and in addition to the Tutor Time coverage of democracy and politics in recent weeks), this week’s Sixth Form focus on Your Vote Week was capped with a visit by a team from the local authority.
Steve, Harriet and Emily gave a terrific assembly to Sixth Form students on the vitality of using their vote and ended the session with a mock vote on whether the age of voting in England should be lowered to 16 – to follow suit with other home nations and to better correspond with the ability to marry, pay taxes or be involved in the armed forces at that age!
In PSHE and in Tutor Time, Sixth Formers have covered all sorts of topics linked to their personal development and being good citizens. For example, at the start of February, Year 12 explored democracy, government institutions and aspects of good citizenship in a series of Tutor Time sessions.
Linked to this, Matt Western (MP) visited the school on Friday 7 March, to speak with Sixth Form Politics students and we’re getting involved with the Electoral Commission’s Welcome to Your Vote Week 2025, Monday 10 March to Sunday 16 March.
This is to support young people to have the knowledge they need to get involved in democracy and elections – in particular, to use their vote.
Today, nationally the progress and attainment for A level qualifications has been released by the DfE and we are delighted to share that North Leamington School tops the table and is the number one school for 16-18 performance in progress. Nationally this puts NLS 171st out of over 4000 providers of 16-18 provision across the country, top 3%!
During December our tutor groups have been filling hampers with Christmas items and then, as a group, have decided who they would like to receive the hamper.
As we collate the hampers this week deliveries will start taking place to local care homes, the homeless shelter, food banks and elderly neighbours.
Thank you for all your generosity and kind donations - we are sure they will be very much appreciated.
On 6 December, students studying A Level Art, Photography and Textiles visited three major art galleries in London: the Victoria and Albert Museum, Photographers’ Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.
This enabled students to see, and appreciate, high-end art and support them in completing their coursework to a higher level with a critical understanding (particularly important for Assessment Object 1) that looks to see connections made between artists’ and student’s work.
Students enjoyed the exhibitions and were able to take photographs of the exhibits and the building. At the National Portrait Gallery the students saw the Permanent Collection and enjoyed the exciting opportunity to see the Francis Bacon Exhibition.
With specific tasks set, based on their subject area, for all three galleries, it ensured students were able to make the most of their time in London and then be able to show a sophisticated level of primary research in their coursework projects.
On Friday 13 December our Sixth Form students joined the whole school initiative and wore their Christmas jumpers to support raising funds for Save the Children.
We saw an array of bright jumpers for a £1 donation which could be made in cash on the day, by card, or via ParentPay (www.parentpay.com) and we are delighted that over £550 has been raised so far. We are still collating donations and the link to donate via parentpay will remain open until Friday 20 December. We will update with the final total in the New Year.
Thank you to everyone who took part and for your kind donations.
On Friday 18 October Year 12 & 13 students enjoyed a post-18 careers event at NLS arranged by Mrs O’Donnell our Careers Co-ordinator and Mrs Barley-Morey our CEIAG lead.
Representatives from a host of local companies, including Wright Hassall, Aston Martin, and Warwickshire District and County Council joined us for the day and our students were able to talk to them in small groups to learn about the range of opportunities that are available within these sectors.
We are delighted to share that we have successfully secured funding from the Turing Scheme. The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world. Our successful application means we can offer twelve students a, heavily subsidised, opportunity to visit our partner school (Anjuman I’Islam Girls High School) in Mumbai.
During a week-long trip students will experience lessons with students from our partner school as well as guided tours to visit significant cultural sites and museums.
On Thursday 10 October, World Mental Health Day, students, and staff, participated in Hello Yellow, supporting YoungMinds.
Sixth Form students sported yellow in support to raise awareness and funds for this important cause.
With coverage of our focus on World Mental Health Day in Tutor Time and exploration of Mental Health in assembly, students also discussed ways to support their wellbeing as well as that of others. This is part of our ongoing commitment in Tutor Time and the PSHE Programme - which is all geared up to ensuring students know how to look after themselves as well as friends or family.
Donations from wearing a yellow accessory, a cake sale during break time, along with being able to donate via a dedicated ParentPay page we raised over £800 for Young Minds. Additionally, donations could also be made by card direct to Young Minds.