Head Teacher's Message 
Dear Parents and Carers
Students in our examinable years have now started the first exam season in a traditional format since 2019. Whilst it is a difficult and challenging time, students are managing themselves exceptionally well, early reports are very positive. I wish them all continued luck when they return from the break.
As is the natural cycle of schooling, we are now very much preparing to welcome a full cohort of new Year 7 students to NLS in September. Our student transition leaders have been visiting primary schools ahead of our main transition events next term. It’s been wonderful to hear accounts of their own personal experiences since arriving last September. We were again very much the choice of our local community, we are significantly oversubscribed and even after a number of appeals, still have over 80 families waiting for a place at NLS. I would like to thank all of you, a school is always a reflection of its community and everyone plays a role in making this area what it is today.
Please do read some of the fantastic articles from this term - I managed to see the Year 10 students in action constructing their motorised boats during the STEM day. Their creations were brilliant, the way each team went about their work was a reminder of the genuine talent young people possess and the exciting way they will shape future generations. The organisers of the event, who deliver to a wide range of schools, stated our students were some of the very best they have ever worked with.
Please do read the letter sent out from Ms Jones in relation to Summer 2 arrangements for lunchtime sessions and uniform expectations.
Lastly, enjoy the break and any Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebratory events you may attend, simply such an amazing individual achievement. Today our students, with I expect some help from parents, have put the British Bake Off to shame. Our Year Leaders' office is stacked to the roof with some brilliant cakes which I am sure all have enjoyed at break time today!
Mike Lowdell
Head Teacher
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This term our wonderful International School Leaders have created and led assemblies with Year 7, 8 and 9 to raise awareness and understanding about the situation in Ukraine. They have researched the causes and impacts of the war and have challenged their peers with ways of responding to the crisis. I have been so impressed by their creativity in preparing the assembly and their bravery in presenting to 240 other students.
Are you or anyone you know, interested in joining our team at NLS? We are currently looking for:
