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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

Term Dates

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      2nd Sep 2024
    • Half Term
      28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
    • Last day of term
      20th Dec 2024
    • Winter holidays
      23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
    • Further Information
      2nd Sept 2024 - External Sixth Form induction
      3rd Sept 2024 - First day of term for Year7, Year 12 and Year 13
      4th Sept 2024 - First day of term for Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11
      2nd Oct 2024 - Open Evening - school closes for students at 11.40am
      3rd Oct 2024 - School opens for students at 10.30am
      25th Nov 2024 - Occasional Day (school closed)
      20th Dec 2024 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      7th Jan 2025
    • Half Term
      17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
    • Last day of term
      4th Apr 2025
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
    • Further Information
      6th Jan 2025 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      5th Feb 2025 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      7th March 2025 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      4th April 2025 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      23rd Apr 2025
    • Half Term
      26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
    • Last day of term
      18th Jul 2025
    • Further Information
      22nd April 2025 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      5th May 2025 - May Bank Holiday
      24th June 2025 - INSET Day
      18th July 2025 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      3rd Sep 2025
    • Half Term
      27th Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
    • Last day of term
      19th Dec 2025
    • Winter holidays
      22nd Dec 2025 - 5th Jan 2026
    • Further Information
      3rd Sept 2025 - External Sixth Form induction
      4th Sept 2025 - First day of term for Year7, Year 12 and Year 13
      5th Sept 2025 - First day of term for Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11
      24th Nov 2025 - Occasional Day - school closed
      19th Dec 2025 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      6th Jan 2026
    • Half Term
      16th Feb 2026 - 20th Feb 2026
    • Last day of term
      27th Mar 2026
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      30th Mar 2026 - 13th Apr 2026
    • Further Information
      5th Jan 2026 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      4th Feb 2026 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      6th March 2026 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      27th March 2026 - Last day of term - school closes at 3.30pm

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      14th Apr 2026
    • Half Term
      25th May 2026 - 29th May 2026
    • Last day of term
      17th Jul 2026
    • Further Information
      13th April 2026 - INSET Day - school closed for students
      4th May 2026 - May Bank Holiday
      17th July 2026 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

      Please note: there will be one further INSET day to be added during the summer term, further details to follow.
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