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20/01/25

Some Year 8 students have been exploring the beauty of Japanese fish painting in art class, using intricate drawing and painting techniques to produce stunning artwork - simply fin-tastic! pic.twitter.com/kw7O0PFnuB

20/01/25

The annual SJL Gym and Dance display will take place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February, showcasing the incredible skills, creativity and hard work of our amazing students - an event not to be missed! Tickets are available now on ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/Q04AJrS7KY

17/01/25

Catch up with everything that’s been happening at SJL this week with a roundup from Headteacher Mr Newbery. Plus, the latest SJL Newsletter is out now… https://t.co/Qh6Dn325yS pic.twitter.com/Onixhueki9

17/01/25

Our Year 11 students are busy working on their GCSE free composition, combining their own instruments with digital programmes Sibelius and Garage Band. Their compositions will showcase both their skill and creativity, and we can't wait to hear them! pic.twitter.com/RSfxQRGTTn

16/01/25

Year 11 Netball 🏐 This afternoon the year 11 netball team played Beaumont in a league game. A tight game which finished in a draw 16-16. Well done to all the girls who played and player of the match Lizzie 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/B7ypD2g3eS

16/01/25

Click the link below to watch the upper school production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–Time which our students performed last November - what a fantastic play, so much talent and hard work from the student cast and crew! https://t.co/yRPIjPpF4C#SJLproud pic.twitter.com/CWCpiJSIHb

16/01/25

Year 10 GCSE History students & some KS3 students had an incredible experience at a brilliant hands-on hosted by historian Dr. Bill Smith, delving into the real-life story of WWII hero Arthur Cornell - helping to build a deeper understanding of this time in history pic.twitter.com/8ur4hubJqm

15/01/25

We are excited to welcome Year 11 students and guests to our Post-16 Information Evening. You will have received an email outlining your personalised schedule of talks to attend and we look forward to showing you around. Please note, registration to attend the evening has closed pic.twitter.com/sr7EZB1Qb9

15/01/25

Year 7 students have been tackling the tricky world of multiplying decimals in maths class today - plenty of focus, determination and problem solving! pic.twitter.com/UbBYy4C4DN

14/01/25

Reminder to Year 11 parents that booking for online Parents’ Evening closes tomorrow, Wednesday 15 January, at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/KShQcDsnod

14/01/25

We are looking forward to welcoming students to our Post-16 Information Evening on Wednesday - check out this video for a taster of life in our Sixth Form... pic.twitter.com/drMu26Vaa6

14/01/25

Year 7 Basketball 🏀 SJL 47 - 10 Aldwickbury An impressive start to the year 7 Basketball season with students putting on a well rounded display of both offence and defence! Points shared around the team too! Next up Verulam (A) pic.twitter.com/9HN91kEIok

13/01/25

We are collecting empty plastic tubs to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support - the tubs will be sold to a recycling organisation with money raised going to the charity. Students can hand them in to form tutors or at reception. Please bring them in by Friday 31 January. pic.twitter.com/hQEhYD1tk4

13/01/25

A perfect way to start the week. Pre-school Badminton Club. A healthy body is a healthy mind. pic.twitter.com/8G1NK2i0ns

10/01/25

Some fantastic books on their way! https://t.co/SImdkSx79x

10/01/25

A word from Headteacher Mr Newbery as we welcome all students back from the Christmas break and end our first week in the new spring term. Plus, our latest SJL Newsletter is out now- https://t.co/Qh6Dn31xJk pic.twitter.com/XJvJOclKwn

10/01/25

House Points - at SJL we take every opportunity to celebrate the effort and achievements of our students through Merit Marks, ACE Cards, Faculty Commendations and Head’s Commendations - as we start the Spring term the current House Points tally stands at... pic.twitter.com/mxaJrMK9wH

09/01/25

Year 9 students were mastering new skills in Food Technology class, learning the art of baking - mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough and creating their designs ready to bake. The room smelt amazing as they came fresh out the oven!#bakingbread pic.twitter.com/rMFBYWxvuf

08/01/25

Reminder to Year 11 parents that booking for online Parents’ Evening opens today at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/YVJEkusT96

08/01/25

Year 11 students were learning about the titration technique in science class - using it to determine the concentration of an unknown vinegar solution. pic.twitter.com/Lle3Ky2GlW

07/01/25

Parents’ Evening for Year 9 will take place on Tuesday 4 February 2025 online via SchoolCloud. Further information about SchoolCloud and how to book your appointments will be sent home. pic.twitter.com/co09ua9FGe

05/01/25

Term Date Reminder - Monday 6 January 2025 is an INSET day, school will be closed to students. Tuesday 7 January, students return to school. Term dates can be found on the school website https://t.co/nCY6jzrm3K pic.twitter.com/W3aJ8Q5jV9

24/12/24

Wishing everyone a fabulous Christmas - celebrate the festive season with our wonderful Christmas Concert, watch it here:https://t.co/0oJgh6TI6H

23/12/24

Vacancy - we have exciting opportunities available here at Sir John Lawes to join our outstanding team - apply now https://t.co/yPZW2ueHvB pic.twitter.com/NW07RFVGdv

20/12/24

Take a look at just some of the amazing highlights from the Autumn term - thank you to our amazing students, staff and SJL community! pic.twitter.com/6HOtrNv7Fr

The Deciphers STEM

TheDeciphers - eLearning website is a 'Peer to Peer Learning' initiative by Kautilya Katariya for students around the world who are looking to do some exceptional work, breaking boundaries and connecting with other students in the UK and globally to discuss and solve STEM problems.

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Photo credit: TheDeciphers

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Photo credit: BBC

 

Kautilya Katariya holds the Guinness world record title for 'Youngest computer Programmer' at the age of 6 and passed UK GCSE Maths at the age of 8 with the highest possible grade 9/A*. Kautilya is a computing explorer and problem solver, a certified Microsoft Technology Associate and IBM AI professional. He was a guest speaker at the World Government Summit Dubai, Gitex Global, Europython, Malaysia Tech Month, and Geekly.

Kautilya’s initiative focuses on subjects like Mathematics, Physics and Computing to encourage students to engage in live discussions about different subjects and concepts, share ideas and different approaches to solve problems.

The goals of his initiative are:

  1. Explore the world of mathematics, Physics and computing by providing a platform for live sessions and a set of challenges that are designed to stretch brains and broaden horizons.
  2. To connect 'Young Passionate Minds' around the world to become stronger and grow together and solve problems of the subject and world by breaking the physical boundaries by providing this online platform to use for free.

Here you will have live discussions, videos and materials that are accessible to all right through to Secondary School, GCSE, A level, and University students. It's free and anyone can sign up, so please spread the word among your friends, family and classmates, so that you can connect, share ideas and help each other to brainstorm and solve problems together. It could be your homework problem (!) or any Maths, Computing or Physics problem you are trying to solve.

See Kautilya Katariya: Youngest computer programmer plans to connect young minds - BBC News

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