22nd October 2024
House News - October 2024
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Welcome
To Sir John Lawes
Welcome to the Sir John Lawes School. For over 80 years Sir John Lawes School has been delivering an outstanding education for all students in our care and I hope within these pages you will discover something of how we combine the best of traditional values with the very latest in teaching methods and technologies.
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Reminder to Year 7 parents that booking for online Parents’ Evening closes tomorrow, Thursday 14 November, at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/9oLuPLecDb
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It’s reading week across SJL this week, an opportunity for students to prioritise reading in all their subjects. We really value the importance of reading to support students’ wellbeing, their understanding of the world and vocabulary development.Happy reading! pic.twitter.com/u000a5pwIg
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Year 11 students kicked off the morning with inspiring workshops from @LPerformance exploring revision strategies for their GCSEs. In the afternoon they joined our 'Futures Fair,' where sixth form students shared insights and advice on post-GCSE options.#sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/cvAuEF8560
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Our Year 8 form groups have each selected their best ‘pitch’ and are ready to face the Dragons where they’ll try to persuade them to ‘invest’ in their greener ideas for the school. Good luck! #sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/XUKETeP4VN
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Year 7 students are diving into activities and challenges that build essential skills for the future, then putting these new skills to the test by designing a job advert for the Step into the NHS competition - a chance to get creative and work as a team.#sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/8Sk25zhkLj
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Some fantastic Dragen’s Den pitch’s taking shape by Year 8 students with lots of fantastic ideas to help SJL become a greener school. #sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/e9fbBofRWO
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Our Year 10 students are engaging in workshops with @LPerformance where they’re uncovering the science of learning and exploring practical strategies to make revision and independent study more effective.#sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/cQ2758Rmfi
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Year 9 students are rotating through a carousel of workshops where teachers will share experiences of their careers before teaching - they will discuss opportunities and dive into hands-on activities, tasks and challenges to explore those career paths.#sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/s2qgkn9ME7
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Year 8 students are learning about global warming and the concept of ‘think global, act local.’ Later they'll work in teams to research a Dragons’ Den style pitch of their best ideas on how SJL can go greener. We can’t wait to see what they come up with! #sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/fRjZG779b5
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Senior Girls County Cup Football Result SJL 6-3 DAOFantastic game for our senior girls vs Dame Alice Owen’s. Brilliant play across the entire pitch, the girls win now seals their spot in the quarter final of the county cup.POM - Edith pic.twitter.com/TRfDE1V5pg
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Enrichment Day - students across the school are taking time off their normal timetable tomorrow to allow the freedom to experience a variety of enrichment activities around the theme of 'Futures'. Students in normal school uniform. #sjlenrichmentday pic.twitter.com/aFR9dIXXK3
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County Representation: Huge congratulations to Elissa Bullock being selected to Herts County Netball this year. She played her first tournament of the year captaining her team, winning their group. #SJLNetball pic.twitter.com/GX4VIkmHY2
Our Houses
Our Houses are all named after leaders in their field, strivers, achievers and positive role models. Embodying the values and ethos of our school, they are an integral part of our school community.
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Austen
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Britten
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Hepworth
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King
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Lawes
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Newton
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