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15/02/25

Wishing staff and students heading off to Davos, Switzerland for this year's ski trip, a fantastic and memorable adventure. Have a great time! pic.twitter.com/O6yjQN3kaU

14/02/25

Term Date - a reminder that next week is half term. Have an enjoyable break and we look forward to seeing you all back on Monday 24 February. pic.twitter.com/8kOl6XSHtW

14/02/25

Wow! What a busy week it's been at SJL, Headteacher Mr Newbery gives a round up of the highlights - plus the latest SJL Newsletter is out now - https://t.co/Qh6Dn325yS pic.twitter.com/YSDW1h6Asy

14/02/25

Oracy Week: Some Year 7 and Year 8 students put their persuasive skills to the test in a debating competition - from constructing strong arguments to thinking on their feet, they showcased fantastic confidence when delivering their arguments. pic.twitter.com/gQ2KAzgzjP

13/02/25

Oracy Week - Year 7 King form group delivered a fantastic assembly today on ‘the true meaning of love’ - helping to build on their oracy skills and learning the power of clear, expressive speech. Well done to all involved!#OracyWeek pic.twitter.com/yYtFTSBfzw

13/02/25

Oracy Week - students working in small groups with a Spanish teacher helping to sharpen their Spanish skills through conversation. pic.twitter.com/0Frf60tnxK

13/02/25

Our next Second-Hand School Uniform Sale will take place tomorrow (Thursday 13 February) from 3.30pm in M1. All the uniform in stock has been freshly laundered. pic.twitter.com/auAtfoLG7i

13/02/25

We are very proud that five of our Year 13 students have been offered places at Cambridge University - this is an amazing accomplishment and a testament to their hard work and dedication. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.#SJLProud pic.twitter.com/72WKS43kn4

12/02/25

Some Year 12 students taking part in have been selling charms as part of their business Charm Parlour. The scheme helps students to create their own business; managing company finances, promotion and sales. A great way to build practical business skills! pic.twitter.com/VM4mQy1iH2

12/02/25

Oracy Week; Some Year 8 students enjoyed a reading café in English class, chatting with each other about the books they are currently reading using thought-provoking questions prepared by Mrs Hamilton. A great way to build discussion skills and articulate ideas.#OracyWeek pic.twitter.com/3yZPuqMfHP

12/02/25

Oracy Week; yesterday three students from our Climate Action Group attended the Hertfordshire Youth COP - taking part in a climate debate where they put forward arguments on how to tackle climate change, showing excellent oracy skills as they justified the decisions made. pic.twitter.com/Idc64fwzu6

11/02/25

Oracy Week; Mrs Hamilton gave an assembly to Year 8 students about the power of language, encouraging students to use their voice in lessons by answering questions, getting involved in debates and taking part in class discussions. pic.twitter.com/cRnCKeSbJm

11/02/25

Our Year 9 Animal Studies students had an unforgettable experience with meeting an incredible range of animals up close, getting hands-on and learning lots of fascinating facts. A wonderful way to learn beyond the classroom!#animalstudies pic.twitter.com/CXGhQ1xxhQ

10/02/25

Oracy Week; the power of storytelling. Mrs Chowdry is currently reading one of Richard Osman’s murder mystery novels to her Year 8 form group - the students say they can imagine the story better having it read aloud to them, helping to bring the book to life. pic.twitter.com/NJMu0BTY9q

10/02/25

Last week our Year 7 students had an assembly on cybercrime in order to help them create a safe digital environment to navigate the online world. pic.twitter.com/cfAt8EQGqt

10/02/25

Our students are hard at work rehearsing for the Gym and Dance Display - the routines look incredible! Grab your tickets and come and see for yourself - performances taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday this week at 6pm. Tickets available via ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/ZvHAiNCSCz

10/02/25

Oracy Week - this week we’re celebrating the power of spoken language to help students build confidence, learn to express ideas clearly and develop their communication skills. From debates to presentations and discussions, lots of opportunities to find their voice.#oracyweek pic.twitter.com/ZAO6AwS4jF

08/02/25

Saturday Morning Football vs Marlborough 7s won 3-0 8s won 5-2 9s won 3-2 10s drew 3-3 Well done to all of the boys involved in a fantastic morning of school sport ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/nUBg0mLvTE

07/02/25

This week's Friday roundup with Headteacher Mr Newbery - plus the latest SJL Newsletter is out now- https://t.co/Qh6Dn31xJk pic.twitter.com/CLpx45chVP

07/02/25

We are incredibly grateful to our SJL community who have donated to our January charity drive - we have collected plastic tubs to help raise money for and food for the St Albans District foodbank. Thank you so much for your support!#SJLproud pic.twitter.com/cBqYNjvFIN

07/02/25

Lights, camera, interrogations! – our Year 12 BTEC media students have been busy producing a criminal interrogation scene in the tv studio using intense dialogue and gripping power plays to showcase their filmmaking skills.#tvstudio pic.twitter.com/jkbbVHL2Z9

06/02/25

Have you got your tickets yet!? Our talented students are busy preparing for the SJL showstopper Gym and Dance display taking place next week on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February. Tickets are available on ParentPay - This is an event not to be missed! pic.twitter.com/ZZwoaMhznD

06/02/25

In phyisics lesson Year 12 students were investigating the effects of length, tension and mass per unit length on the frequency of a vibrating string. pic.twitter.com/I6TzsH6xTN

04/02/25

Reminder to Year 9 parents that online Parents’ Evening is taking place from 4.30pm today. pic.twitter.com/DyUvaTtGqU

04/02/25

Year 8 students have been busy mocking up designs for their candle stick holders in Design & Technology class - which they will later make using wood and metal. pic.twitter.com/Hud1Xv91HL

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
      1st 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
      1st Sept 2025 - External Sixth Form induction
      2nd Sept 2025 - First day of term for Year7, Year 12 and Year 13
      3rd 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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