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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
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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
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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
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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. #shakespeare #soliloquy pic.twitter.com/8hOQegXHgg
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 #sjlproud #publicspeaking pic.twitter.com/yYtFTSBfzw
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13/02/25
Oracy Week - students working in small groups with a Spanish teacher helping to sharpen their Spanish skills through conversation. #OracyWeek pic.twitter.com/0Frf60tnxK
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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
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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
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12/02/25
Some Year 12 students taking part in @youngenterprise 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
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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
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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
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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. #oracyweek pic.twitter.com/cRnCKeSbJm
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11/02/25
Our Year 9 Animal Studies students had an unforgettable experience with @spiritofthewilduk 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 #sjlfootball⚽️ pic.twitter.com/nUBg0mLvTE
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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
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