Our Summer Music concert on Tuesday 8 July was another wonderful success. The event showcased the incredible talent of over sixty outstanding performers from solo pieces to our larger extra-curricular ensembles including our pop Choir, Wind Band and String Group who, along with our peripatetic teachers provided some memorable performances and inclusive group music-making experiences.
On Monday 7 July we celebrated our Year 11 students.
The Year 11 Celebration Day started in the morning with the opportunity for students to come together to all meet again and sign shirts before enjoying their Leavers Assembly in the theatre looking back over their time at North Leamington School.
Their Leavers assembly included: inspirational words and messages from teachers, reflected on their journey, recognitions for achievements and contributions to school life along with student and teacher awards.
On Tuesday 1 July, VIBE Drama Club took to the stage with their vibrant and imaginative adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. The performance was full of mayhem, mischief, and magic, with students working collaboratively to create a lively and engaging ensemble piece under the direction of Mrs Debby Hill.
As part of their enrichment journey, the cast were also fortunate to work with John Jones, a director from the Royal Shakespeare Company, in a special workshop held on Wednesday 4 June. This unique opportunity allowed students to refine their performance skills and deepen their understanding of the play’s themes and characters.
We were delighted to celebrate with our wonderful Y13 at their prom on Monday 30 June.
It was lovely to talk about the past few years and to look forward to the future: whether university, apprenticeships, employment or a well-earned gap year awaits. After two brief yet glorious speeches of undoubted high-quality, students and staff alike enjoyed some great food in a great setting – with so many staff as well as students there, the mood was a nice blend of relaxed yet vibrant. Students were able to access the beautiful garden and veranda on what was a very warm evening as well as the tasteful dining room with its well-packed dance floor. The moves on display from students and staff alike was testimony to what terrific relationships and teamwork exist in the NLS Sixth Form. Behaviour was impeccable and it was a real privilege to be part of such a terrific send-off.
On Wednesday 25 June we celebrated our students at our annual Whole School Celebration Evening.
Students were nominated in each year group based on their outstanding contributions at a Faculty level (CORE, Humanities and Performance), to their Year Group and Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
Students were recognised for their outstanding contributions for their leadership in Careers, in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, as well as our Eco and the International Schools programmes.
Last week our student International Leaders were able to call our partner school in India. They had a very interesting discussion about climate change and school life both in India and in the UK.
They had planned questions in advanced that they had really considered and thought about.
It was an excellent discussion, and our student leaders were super ambassadors for the school.
We warmly invite you to join us at our annual summer music concert, taking place on Tuesday 8 July.
It promises to be a truly enjoyable evening as our talented musicians perform a variety of summer-themed pieces playing a range of instruments. Over sixty students from all year groups have been working hard and look forward to entertaining you with their performances that will range from solos to large ensembles and will include our Pop Choir, Wind Band, Steel Pans and String Group.
We are delighted to share the fantastic results from the recent Junior Physics Challenge our Year 10 students took part in last week. This is a prestigious national competition designed to stretch and inspire young physicists.
Forty-five students took part in this challenging event completing two rigorous online quizzes requiring both deep knowledge and the ability to think critically under pressure. They all demonstrated fantastic resilience, enthusiasm, and confidence, embracing the opportunity to challenge themselves testing their understanding of Physics in a new and exciting way.
Just before the Easter break 38 students enjoyed the amazing scenery of Iceland which is one of the best locations to cover so many aspects of Geography in just one place.
We arrived in Iceland and visited Grindlevik, our first port of call, to see the deserted town due to the recent volcanic activity. Houses, churches, sports centres all deserted and we felt the sorrow of the townsfolk.
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.
Our trip to New York this April was a truly unforgettable adventure with 61 Year 10s able take part and I am delighted to share a few reflections.
The students were a credit to the school from the moment we boarded our Virgin Atlantic flight and were excitable and full of energy for the days ahead. Their enthusiasm never waned, as we walked an average of 30,000 steps a day – always with a smile on their faces.
New York offered a feast of experiences, and the highlights were as impressive as the skyline itself. We marvelled at the city from the top of the Empire State Building at night, the dazzling lights creating a memory that will stay with us for a lifetime. The Top of the Rock gave us another breathtaking view – this time looking out over Central Park and the Empire State itself, a perfect opportunity for some iconic photos.
We are delighted to share the success of our Year 7, and 9 football teams who both reached the District Cup Finals!
The finals took place on Wednesday 9 April and our Year 7 team hoped to follow to success of last year's Yr 7 team and bring home a trophy in their first season and year 9 hoped to repeat the success of our teams for the previous three years and win the cup again for NLS