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28/02/25

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26/02/25

Parents’ Evening for Year 8 will take place on Tuesday 25 March online via SchoolCloud. Further information about SchoolCloud and how to book your appointments will be sent home. pic.twitter.com/wCQYmoeqgu

26/02/25

Reminder - Apprenticeship Evening takes place this evening starting at 6.30pm in the Sports Hall. The evening provides a fantastic opportunity for Year 12 and Year 13 students to find out about apprenticeship opportunities. pic.twitter.com/oVpAwSL8js

26/02/25

Our ‘Have You Met...?’ student leaders have been helping participants prepare for the upcoming event on Tuesday 11 March, from 3:30–4:30pm in the school canteen. They’ve been planning creative displays to showcase schoolwork, sports achievements, hobbies, and personal interests. pic.twitter.com/zv3rM9Vk5T

26/02/25

Shakespeare met technology yesterday in English class as some Year 10 students were busy recording a soliloquy of Macbeth using their iPads - helping to enrich their learning and develop their own creative thinking of the text. pic.twitter.com/8hOQegXHgg

25/02/25

Very exciting news - our new staircase in the maths faculty is open, making transitions between lessons much smoother for students and staff. A huge thanks to FoSJL (Friends of Sir John Lawes) for their large contribution towards the cost of building works. pic.twitter.com/pCRsSibW1E

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

Previous Purchases

Formula 1 Project Equipment - This purchase in summer 2023 has allowed the F1 programme to start this year with Year 9.The students design their cars on CAD, 3D print them then add a compressed gas canister to power them.
 

Formula 1 project

 

 

 

 

 

Six Radio Mics and New Mixing Desk - The new audio equipment will be of benefit to whole school community events as well as extracurricular concerts and productions. The purchase has also made sound production design a possibility for students to specialise in on GCSE and A level drama syllabi. 

Mixing Desk

Two Sewing Machines - The new machines help Year 7 students build up their confidence using sewing machines, while older year groups enjoy using the sewing machines in more creative ways in their Textiles classes. 

Sewing Machine

 

New Minibus - The school needed a new minibus to better cope with the increasing transport requirements.  In June, the long-awaited minibus was purchased – second hand but in fantastic condition inside and out, and there’s even air-conditioning vents for all the passengers!  Go to the Friends of SJL Facebook or Twitter to see our video.

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New Tenor Saxophone - The Music Faculty had been in need of a new Tenor Saxophone for quite some time.  Being able to support students expand their musical repertoire (for example branching out from an Alto Sax) and helps to enhance the sound of the various music ensembles.  The music parents support group are instrumental in raising funds and FOSJL were able to provide a substantial donation to make this purchase possible.  Go to the Friends of SJL Facebook or Twitter to see a short video.

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The Oasis

This was a huge project which transformed a large area of barren land in the middle of the school into a beautiful place for students and staff to enjoy.  This was achieved by covering the area with artificial turf, building decking and seating around three beautiful silver birch trees, planting up the flower beds with shrubs and building a large raised bed in the centre of the site.  In addition, a student has built some seating in collaboration with Jarvis Contracting and students have painted murals and made sculptures. 

 

Oasis

The Outdoor Gym

This was the first Outdoor Gym to be installed in a Hertfordshire school, and only the third to be installed in the county.

We’re delighted to have been able to fund the gym. The students love it and it should make an appreciable difference to general health and fitness levels.

 

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Other projects we have funded

  • essential equipment for the new science lab
  • a range of low cost musical instruments to make trying an instrument an option for all students
  • an outdoor table tennis table, bats and balls expanding the range of outdoor activities available for students in break times
  • improved acoustics in the Sports Hall, enabling it to be used more widely as a venue
  • fencing for the new Eco garden
  • 3 outdoor canopies enabling students to sit outside, sheltered from sun and rain
  • a mini-bus
  • 2 animal houses
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