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19/07/24

Thank you to our wonderful SJL community for all your hard work and support this school year, we’d like to wish you all a relaxing summer break and we look forward to seeing you in September!Tues 3 Sept- Year 7, Year 12 & Year 13Wed 4 Sept- Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 & Year 11 pic.twitter.com/8OuSh2Wmit

19/07/24

What a fantastic school year it's been, so many amazing events, activities, trips and learning experiences - here's a little look back at just a few of the brilliant highlights. We look forward to more fun and success in September! pic.twitter.com/oPLHrb7pKf

19/07/24

Please note EduLink is currently down so if you need to make contact please call the main school number.

18/07/24

Lost property - there are a number unclaimed bottles, please reclaim from the medical room by the end of school tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/izqmmo6dDw

18/07/24

Well done to our Year 7 cricket team, a brilliant last fixture for Mr Battersby - and in the sunshine too! https://t.co/kRWp8nFVFU

18/07/24

Looks absolutely amazing - what a fantastic experience for our students! https://t.co/4sVY49euWC

18/07/24

Reminder - school will finish for all students at 12.30pm on Friday 19 July.

18/07/24

What an amazing Sports Day!The SJL student and staff community were truly brilliant, with everyone coming together to support each other, lots of cheers and plenty of high-fives. A huge shoutout to our PE department for organising such a fantastic event! pic.twitter.com/zJMJLdoGga

18/07/24

Our sports hall was a hive of activity as our Year 12 students took part in our inaugural Interview Skills Day where they had the opportunity to speak with real employers to practice their interview techniques. Thanks to all those who volunteered their time to help. pic.twitter.com/3uthsRE3em

18/07/24

Lost property - there are a number of unclaimed pairs of shoes and odd shoes, please reclaim from the medical room by the end of school tomorrow. Please ensure all property brought into school is named so items can be returned to their owner. pic.twitter.com/nB58wF7WnK

18/07/24

What a colourful crop! https://t.co/Yzpu60PRj4

17/07/24

Students from Year 7 D&T club have been putting the finishing touches to their bug hotels - such fantastic creative designers and ecologically minded too! pic.twitter.com/g9t9sZwSJD

17/07/24

Year 9 students were testing their F1 cars for the F1 in Schools Programme. Students design and 3D print their own F1 cars, which are powered by compressed gas and then then race them down our 15m track. pic.twitter.com/27Vla91QmA

17/07/24

Staff and students are having a wonderful time on the music tour! https://t.co/LLVFLtNGpH

17/07/24

Wow, what a beautiful setting for their first concert on the music tour!! https://t.co/vcDFak5vIV

16/07/24

During this week students in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 are taking on the role of apprentices for a range of activities delivered by to help develop skills and an enterprising mindset. Some fantastic ideas showcased in 'elevator pitch' type presentations! pic.twitter.com/orYlU4Pcu7

15/07/24

The recording of our amazing Year 7 drama club students performing A Jukebox Journey, organised by our A Level Drama students, is now available to view on the school website.https://t.co/YCAoHyaCKB pic.twitter.com/792Q3znHoX

15/07/24

With final house point and merit mark totals announced in our end-of-year assembly on Friday, here is a glimpse of the House Results Board since 2013.Will Hepworth maintain their House Cup winning streak and which house will be this year's Merit Mark Cup winner? pic.twitter.com/Enn0HVley3

13/07/24

🟡🔴🟢🏆SPORTS DAY 2024🏆⚪️🟠🔵🟣Another fantastic afternoon of SJL Sport gave us plenty of thrills and spills but in the end it finished with…🔴 Austen as our Champions 🔴Finally someone has knocked Hepworth off of top spot. Thank you to all of our competitors today ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HiPzgnWmdQ

13/07/24

Wishing our students a fantastic Music Tour to Salzburg, Austria - they will visit Salt Mines, Mirabell Gardens, a waterpark, take a cable car ride and boat trip - whilst also performing incredible concerts in amazing locations! Have a wonderful time! pic.twitter.com/y8hSWt9MhX

12/07/24

Preparations are underway for Sports Day! pic.twitter.com/XLQWtNXkCn

12/07/24

What a fantastic day we had yesterday as we welcomed Year 6 into Sir John Lawes for transition day. Their smiles and excitement were infectious as they explored the school, met their form teachers and made new friends. We can't wait to see you all again in September! pic.twitter.com/D0rVHQjlQy

12/07/24

Please note, there is no newsletter this week - look out for our end of term newsletter next week.

11/07/24

Sports Day - Friday 12 July.Students competing need to be in SJL PE kit. All other students can wear non uniform in house colours – please ensure shoulders and midriffs are covered.Sports Day will finish at 3.30pm at the end of the school day. pic.twitter.com/2ucjla3KkI

11/07/24

Year 6 students were welcomed by Mr Barry who will be the Head of Year 7 - before getting to know the school and teachers by participating in lots of fun taster lessons. pic.twitter.com/8Il3Jk6ciI

Term Dates

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      1st Sep 2023
    • Half Term
      23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023
    • Last day of term
      20th Dec 2023
    • Winter holidays
      21st Dec 2023 - 4th Jan 2024
    • Further Information
      1st Sept 2023 - Start of term and External Sixth Form induction
      4th Sept 2023 - First day of term for Year 7, Year 12 and Year 13
      5th Sept 2023 - First day of term for all other year groups.
      5th Sept 2023 - Year 13 UCAS preparation day, working from home
      6th Sept 2023 - Sixth Form lessons begin
      4th Oct 2023 - Open Evening - school closes for students at 11.40am
      5th Oct 2023 - School opens for students at 10.30am
      27th Nov 2023 - Occasional Day (school closed)
      20th Dec 2024 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      5th Jan 2024
    • Half Term
      19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024
    • Last day of term
      28th Mar 2024
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024
    • Further Information
      4th Jan 2024 - INSET day - school closed to students
      7th Feb 2024 - INSET day - school closed to students
      8th Mar 2024 - INSET day - school closed to students
      28th Mar 2024 - Last day of term - school closes at 3.30pm

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      16th Apr 2024
    • Half Term
      27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
    • Last day of term
      19th Jul 2024
    • Further Information
      15th Apr 2024 - INSET day - school closed to students
      6th May 2024 - May Bank Holiday
      25th June 2024 - Trust Training Day (school closed to students)
      19th July 2024 - Last day of term - school closes at 12.30pm

  • 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 3.30pm

  • 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
      18th July 2025 - 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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