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19/04/24

Year 9 students have been honing their woodwork skills in Design and Technology class as they start the creation of a table lamp. pic.twitter.com/6dMcKXCchO

18/04/24

It was a pleasure to welcome our Yr12 students and parents in for our UCAS and Oxbridge information evening tonight. Advice and Guidance is a key part of our outstanding 6th form offer. pic.twitter.com/5nLFBCpzr5

18/04/24

What a lovely way to work on their vocabulary. https://t.co/AsA9Ui7xGz

18/04/24

Yesterday some of our Year 9 drama students headed into London to watch the West End production of Wicked - they will write a review and critical analysis of the show as part of their studies. pic.twitter.com/xXom1uYRya

18/04/24

We are looking forward to welcoming Year 12 students and parents/carers to our UCAS Information Evening in the sports hall from 6.00pm. pic.twitter.com/NslyZe1Vt7

18/04/24

A lively student-led debate happening in Year 9 Religious Studies class about gender differences and equality. pic.twitter.com/eFZJM3ukMz

17/04/24

Some amazing books coming soon! https://t.co/DUDJcw38Ao

17/04/24

Trampolining Success Year 7 student Adam, recently competed in the National Trampoline and DMT League. He finished First place and took home a Gold Medal in the 9-13 Male category. A fantastic start to the competition season! pic.twitter.com/juVslTgKhc

17/04/24

Year 7 were playing detectives in English class today - by acting out a murder mystery in preparation of writing their own murder mysteries later in the term. pic.twitter.com/2LC1qHojzA

17/04/24

What better way to kick off our summer term than a wonderful evening at our Jazz Night taking place next week with our talented musicians. Friday 26 April, starts at 7pm.Tickets available via ParentPay - £8 each.Cashless bar available. pic.twitter.com/80XqfsmxZp

16/04/24

Year 10 were making motors in physics lesson today using magnets and wire coil's, the hands-on activity deepened their learning experience and understanding of how motors work. pic.twitter.com/KTs9Lj69yv

15/04/24

The Big One - Senior County Cup Football Final 🏆After an amazing season the Senior 1st XI play Bishop Stortford High School in the County Cup Final.We need you there 🫵KEY INFO:📆 Wednesday 24th April - 6pm Kick Off 📍Cheshunt Football Club, EN8 0RU🎟️Ticket Price: TBC pic.twitter.com/N5QM5RUP1c

15/04/24

To celebrate National Scrabble Day, Ms Wildsmith has made an interactive game of Scrabble featuring mystery books! Come and have a go in the Library 📚 pic.twitter.com/2J4BlZl5lZ

14/04/24

Term Date Reminder - Monday 15 April 2024 is an INSET day for staff, school will be closed to students.Tuesday 16 April - students return to school.Term dates can be found on the school website https://t.co/nCY6jzrm3K pic.twitter.com/oQnBChcPDM

13/04/24

New raised beds, just waiting for our weird and wonderful vegetable and flower seedlings to be planted! 🌱🌈🥕🍋🥒🌶️🫑 pic.twitter.com/G2f8Zr1vCU

13/04/24

Students were fantastic this morning getting packed up and out early. About to take off on our first flight to Lisbon. pic.twitter.com/vpPWqSnpbu

13/04/24

Yesterday we had a fantastic day walking around Sete Cidades crater lake, visiting coastal lava flows, lava caves and Ponte Delgada town. pic.twitter.com/Zbs5j7LeIX

10/04/24

A great day exploring today, starting with a forest trek with waterfalls and HEP dams followed by a dip in some geothermal pools! pic.twitter.com/FfOisipjph

09/04/24

Year 10 Geographers have arrived in Ponta Delgada, have had dinner and are settling into our rooms. Ready for a busy day sightseeing tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Zk5WfrmEcd

09/04/24

Eid Mubarak to all our families in the SJL community celebrating this week! pic.twitter.com/tqzErrwAe7

04/04/24

Sport Tour 2024🇳🇱🏐A fantastic week of netball for the girls!A 3rd and 1st place result at the tournament shows how hard the girls have worked and have learned a lot this week. They should be very proud🥇🥉Well done to Aida and Lily, coaches players of the tournament 🏆 pic.twitter.com/unx8bWlxUC

04/04/24

Sports Tour 24 - An amazing week of football comes to an end. The Yr9A team perform brilliantly in the tournament this afternoon - played 5, Won 3, Drew 1 and Lost 1. Crowing them ChampsThe Yr9B battled well in their games but didn’t have enough to podium. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/e9PwDRLI05

03/04/24

Sports Tour Update 24-Time to put the skills the girls have learnt into action🏐 pic.twitter.com/CHcn2k5KX2

02/04/24

Sports Tour 2024-Netball training is underway pic.twitter.com/dGjCSdaJhy

02/04/24

Sports Tour 24 - Great first training session. Boys worked really hard and are ready for this evenings games vs Caesar FC and Rood Groen FC pic.twitter.com/Urr4YYELa4

Uniform

A very high standard of uniform is expected at all times. Please check with the Headteacher before making any unusual purchase or uniform decisions.

The Sir John Lawes school uniform may be obtained from:
 

STEVENSONS

10 Leyton Road

Harpenden

Hertfordshire AL5 2TL

 
Please note Sir John Lawes school uniform is no longer sold from the St Albans branch of Stevensons.
 
 

Items not specific to Sir John Lawes School are available at many other retailers. Our school operates a second hand uniform shop.

General

  • Navy Blazer with school badge
  • Plain long sleeved white shirt or blouse. Shirts must remain tucked in at all times. Short sleeved white shirt with, or without, the school crest on the pocket, can be worn in the summer term.
  • Plain navy v-neck pullover (optional) to be worn under the blazer in winter (not to be tucked in)
  • School tie – not worn too short – worn with at least 5 stripes showing
  • Sensible black shoes. Heels should be no higher than 2 inches. Boots, trainers, trainer style, canvas, ballet type, backless, open toe, flip flops, high heels and stilettos should not be worn
  • Raincoat or topcoat (not denim or leather, no hoodies, bomber jackets or logos)
  • Navy or neutral tights or short white socks - to be worn with school skirt
  • Dark grey or black socks - to be worn by all students wearing trousers
  • Navy pleated school skirt (knee length, it is worth bearing in mind that the skirt may need to be replaced regularly in order to meet this requirement.) Skirts must be properly fastened at the back at all times. They must not be rolled over or down at the waistband. The skirt must be obtained from Stevensons
  • Belts may be worn with trousers but should be dark and plain with only a small plain buckle

Trousers

  • Black or charcoal grey trousers (flannel not cord). They must fit correctly at the waist so that underwear is covered at all times. Trousers must not be oversized, sagging or baggy underneath. They must not be tight at the ankle or ‘skinny’ style (not fashion trousers).

PE kit

  • Royal blue/white games shirt (SJL crest)
  • Plain royal blue skort or shorts
  • Royal blue/white SJL hockey/football socks
  • White socks (ankle length)
  • Trainers
  • Football boots (for boys and girls)
  • Royal blue/white reversible rugby shirt
  • Plain black leotard and black cycling shorts
  • Navy SJL base layer (optional)
  • Navy blue SJL fleece (optional)
  • SJL tracksuit bottoms (optional) Plain black leggings (optional)
  • Shin pads/mouth guard

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEARLY LABELLED

 

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

 

General rules about dress and appearance

Jewellery The only jewellery permitted in school is a single plain gold/silver stud in the lower lobes, plus a watch. Facial piercings are not allowed (even if covered with a plaster).

Bags Bags that feature inappropriate nudity or sexually explicit imagery are strictly forbidden.

Makeup Makeup should not be worn. Nail varnish, false nails, false eyelashes or nail extensions should not be worn. 

Badges The only badges permitted are official school badges, such as House Representative badges and one charity badge.

Hair Hair must be appropriate for a smart office environment. We realise that this can be interpreted differently according to culture and ethnicity and are happy to accept and value all kinds of smart as long as these are consistent with the head teacher’s final judgement. We follow the Halo Code. If worn short, hair may have a gradual fade but should not be stepped. If short hair is worn the same length all over it may be no shorter than grade 2.  Hair should be of a natural colour. No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or the eyebrows. Long hair should be fastened or tied back for practical activities. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Hair bands must be plain and either black, white or navy.

Hoodies/tracksuit tops Hoodies must not be brought or worn to school and will be confiscated for parental collection.

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