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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

20/12/24

Catch up on all the highlights from SJL this week with an update from Headteacher Mr Newbery. Plus, the latest SJL Newsletter is out now… https://t.co/Qh6Dn31xJk pic.twitter.com/NfEmxFw473

20/12/24

Our brilliant House News Club students (Wednesdays at lunchtime in FM2) have created an fabulous film capturing recent house events, take a look here: https://t.co/4EzvIDogqo pic.twitter.com/IODoNDbUFp

20/12/24

We have reached the final day in our Christmas card competition countdown. Congratulations to everyone who took part, it's been a joy celebrating all your designs in the lead up to Christmas. The winner of the is... pic.twitter.com/sphXT2IIDN

19/12/24

Parents’ Evening for Year 11 will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025 online via SchoolCloud. Further information about SchoolCloud and how to book your appointments will be sent home. pic.twitter.com/1PoINNXxvV

19/12/24

In English class, some Year 8 students have been making BookTok videos where they review their top books of 2024 – a fun and creative way to share their thoughts on different books to help promote a love of reading.#booktok pic.twitter.com/yeGJBzkVyr

19/12/24

Year 9 students were getting into the New Year spirit early today as part of their Spanish studies, taking on the tradition of eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight—one for each chime of the clock! A fun way to explore Spanish culture and language. pic.twitter.com/lTQPrcPvr4

19/12/24

Placing second in our Christmas card competition countdown is this brilliant snowman by Ivie in Year 8 - well done!#SJLChristmasCountdown2024 pic.twitter.com/NGL18FD7Yv

19/12/24

SJL Christmas Concert 2024. Such a wonderful evening of Christmas music performed by some exceptionally talented students. pic.twitter.com/Swb4bZK3xD

18/12/24

End of Term - last day Friday 20 December, students finish at 12.30pm. It will be a Christmas themed non-uniform day, students may wear a Christmas jumper or Christmas themed accessories. Raising money for the Herts Young Homeless and Mind, donations via ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/IT1QzUGjmU

18/12/24

Yr8 County Plate Foorball ⚽️ SJL 3 - 1 Kings Langley After falling behind in windy, boggy conditions the boys did excellently to turn the game around with goals from: Robin ⚽️⚽️ Ollie ⚽️ That’s now 4 year groups through to the County Plate Quarter Finals! See you in 2025… pic.twitter.com/E6ujB8zOr0

18/12/24

Over the last five weeks students have been taking part in 'Win, Lawes or Draw' at lunchtime to earn much coveted house points - students were challenged in a speed drawing, a detailed drawing and a guess the artist rounds. It's been a lot of fun! pic.twitter.com/gLQSux0Zz9

18/12/24

Coming in third place in our Christmas card competition countdown is this impressive artwork by Sophie in Year 13 - well done!#SJLChristmasCountdown2024 pic.twitter.com/imhHLivyjD

17/12/24

Netball🏐 Well done to the year 10 netball team who put on a fantastic performance against KWS this afternoon. Final Score SJL 38-18 KWS. POM Darya 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/8VbLwzxd0r

17/12/24

We just love this artwork of Santa in our Christmas card competition countdown by Isla in Year 7.#SJLChristmasCountdown2024 pic.twitter.com/nq5oqBUQBW

17/12/24

In Science class, Year 9 students have been measuring the bounce height of a ball dropped from various distances using the slow-motion setting on iPads to gain accurate measurements. pic.twitter.com/xBetPfoZdq

17/12/24

Lost property - there are a number of unclaimed items of lost property, please reclaim from reception by the end of term this week. Any unclaimed items will be disposed of (donated where applicable) at the end of term. pic.twitter.com/ISUbhZJ4Pp

16/12/24

U15 County Plate Result Freman College 1-3 SJL A brilliant performance by the boys this afternoon in the County Plate. A special Hatrick by A. Davies secured victory.#sjlfootball⚽️ pic.twitter.com/Jf0HXKRq2d

16/12/24

Our Christmas card competition countdown continues with this wonderful snowy scene by the front doors to SJL by Ishaq in Year 12. pic.twitter.com/N71neW5vTC

15/12/24

What a fantastic seasonal view of Sir John Lawes by Christopher in Year 7 for todays showcase in our Christmas card competition countdown.#SJLChristmasCountdown2024 pic.twitter.com/baCpgbOVd8

14/12/24

We love this arctic scene by Adita in Year11 for our Christmas card competition countdown.#SJLChristmasCountdown2024 pic.twitter.com/uZUonlIAX9

13/12/24

U12 County Plate Result Goffs Churchgate 1-2 SJL A great result for the Year 7 boys this afternoon in the county plate. Theo K MOTM pic.twitter.com/NAo2LA6cUG

13/12/24

Catch up with everything that’s been happening at SJL this week with a roundup from Headteacher Mr Newbery. The latest SJL Newsletter is out now- https://t.co/Qh6Dn31xJk Plus buy your ticket for the FoSJL Seasonal Raffle here - https://t.co/LuFypzVA0p pic.twitter.com/m9PRxPt7Cz

13/12/24

Such a brilliantly creative Christmas tree design by Eucliid in Year 8 for our Christmas card competition countdown.#SJLChristmasCountdown2024 pic.twitter.com/fWhPloGUTh

12/12/24

Excellent singing by our prefects this evening raising money for Herts Young Homeless. pic.twitter.com/IbfpitsurL

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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