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20/11/24

Senior Netball🏐Well done to the Senior Netball team who put on a composed and confident performance against Samuel Ryder Academy in a friendly this afternoon. Final Score SJL 31-14SRA POM Daisy 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jslwNxrmj9

20/11/24

Senior 1st XV Rugby ResultSJL 64-14 SandringhamAnother brilliant performance by our Senior Rugby Team this afternoon. It has been a long time since we have beaten Sandringham, but this group proved more than strong enough this afternoon. 🏉 pic.twitter.com/cEvvp7qmdf

20/11/24

Raise funds for FoSJL this Christmas… https://t.co/qGofNAizrH

20/11/24

Year 7 are exploring melodramatic poses in Drama this morning. Gearing up for Pantomime season! pic.twitter.com/kPsTEdJlXG

20/11/24

Meet some of our fantastic cast!The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–Time - a modern murder mystery that explores neuro-diversity, family secrets and mathematics.Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 November at 6.30pm.Tickets are £7.50 each, available on ParentPay pic.twitter.com/iCkMkYdn7J

20/11/24

A wonderful night of music at our inaugural Chamber Concert at St Nicholas Church. The standard of performance was excellent. Thanks for organising. pic.twitter.com/hSn9aayvS9

20/11/24

Lots of creativity happening in Year 10 drama class as students experimented with lighting using mini sets, Lego figures, coloured sweet wrappers and torches - a great use of props to explore how lighting can set a mood and transform a scene. pic.twitter.com/UELvmkzGXa

19/11/24

Come and find out what is troubling Christopher so much!Get your tickets to The Upper School Production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–time. Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 November at 6.30pm. Tickets £7.50 each, available now on ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/nQW1Rnn640

19/11/24

Here’s our display for - featuring books about inspirational men 📚🚹 pic.twitter.com/DmYvcqJH0c

19/11/24

Reminder to Year 13 parents that booking for online Parents’ Evening opens today at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/sWD68sF8QS

19/11/24

After competing in a first round heat, our amazing Year 12 debating team made it through to the second round of the ESU Schools' Mace debating competition, the oldest schools' debate competition in the world - they worked so hard and were brilliant, well done! pic.twitter.com/uHseMMGPZ4

19/11/24

Recently some Year 7 students were tackling a math challenge involving the volume of water using their problem solving skills to work out the equation, then Mr Allen brought learning to life by demonstrating the answer! pic.twitter.com/ybTJKBMvVg

18/11/24

It’s pre-production week and the cast are running the first section of the play ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’ 🐕 pic.twitter.com/lEr4jqXly2

18/11/24

Christmas lunch - Wednesday 11 DecemberIf you would like your child to have Christmas lunch, please make payment of £4 via ParentPay by Monday 25 November.We will not be able to offer any other food on the day so those not having Christmas lunch must bring in lunch from home.

18/11/24

Some Sixth Form students engaged in a talk with - one of Britain’s most influential opinion researchers. Joe shared inspiring insights in a series of talks to students studying Maths, Psychology and Business, offering real-world examples to help enrich their studies. pic.twitter.com/Be3ibPlann

16/11/24

SJL Concert Band rehearsing hard tonight in preparation for the Christmas concert on 18th December 🎵 pic.twitter.com/OLBei5SHwA

16/11/24

Our KS4 Sax group having their last rehearsal before our inaugural Chamber Concert next week, and sounding fabulous! Do come and hear them and other SJL Chamber groups at St Nicholas Church, 19th Nov, 7pm. Entry free pic.twitter.com/aDs0vsPI6u

16/11/24

It's showtime!Tickets are now on sale for our upper school performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–Time. On Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November at 6.30pm.Tickets are £7.50 each, available on ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/rPCbz5kjI1

15/11/24

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/RQjnzKfGUq

14/11/24

Today Year 11 Drama students have been rehearsing their devised pieces for the GCSE showcase, where they will be assessed on their acting or design ability. pic.twitter.com/1KtZ639vpY

14/11/24

Year 12 enjoyed an interesting talk from the this morning. The presentation covered the benefits of university, life in Birmingham, the opportunities that university brings and tips on personal statements and applications.#SJLfutures pic.twitter.com/A9niFGfAkk

14/11/24

Reading Week - our school library is the perfect place to find your next read and our fantastic Librarian is always on hand with amazing recommendations, there really is something for everyone! pic.twitter.com/ouTf2odnMP

13/11/24

Cutting flowers in November! Clearing leaves too. pic.twitter.com/ZfxW7MJsov

13/11/24

Reminder to Year 7 parents that booking for online Parents’ Evening closes tomorrow, Thursday 14 November, at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/9oLuPLecDb

13/11/24

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

Trips

Sir John Lawes School always tries to provide its students with opportunities for personal and educational enrichment through a varied programme of residential trips. These trips support the curriculum and try to encompass most departments.

The Year 7 autumn term trip is organised to provide personal development opportunities and an invaluable bonding experience for our younger students. The Year 9 History trip to Normandy helps to enrich students understanding of topics covered during their History lessons. There are multiple languages trips including Year 7 to France where they explore the local area and visit local markets, Year 9 to Spain where they enjoy a varied programme of activities during the day and the evening.

Years 8 to Year 12 always look forward to the spring term ski trip, this gives students the opportunity to enjoy winter sports during February half term. The school also boasts a number of international exchange programmes including Germany and Zambia, plus an American exchange for our sixth form students.

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The following trips are available for students in the 2023/2024 academic year:

Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13

Team Building Residential

France

Music Tour

Germany

Music Tour

Ski Trip

Cambridge

German Exchange

Music Tour

Normandy

Ski Trip

Sports Tour

Spain

 

France

German Exchange

Iceland Azores

Music Tour

Ski Trip

Sports Tour

Zambia Exchange

Spain 

Duke of Edinburgh

Music Tour

Ski Trip

World Challenge

Spain

Music Tour

Ski Trip

Swanage

USA Exchange

Ski Trip

 

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For further details including approximate costs per trip and the proposed trip dates please see the document below: 

Residential Trips: Academic Year 2023/2024

Residential Trips: Academic Year 2024/2025

Scholars' Education Trust Trips Terms and Conditions

Our Parental Support Services page lists foundations offering financial support to families in Harpenden.

 

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