We welcomed families of our incoming Year 7 students in to school this week. Whether they already have children at secondary school or the whole experience is new, after speaking to our teachers, students, and amazing pastoral team, I am sure they will feel reassured by the welcoming atmosphere we provide.
As the GCSE and A-Level exams continue, we are encouraged by the positive feedback we have received from our students about their progress. I know I speak on behalf of all the staff when I wish them the best of luck with their remaining exams.
With Open Evening now just over two weeks away, you can register to attend one of the talks which will be taking place at the event on Thursday 27th June. Besides booking a place on one of the talks, you can register for the 11+ entrance test, or find out about the Admissions process via the following link: Year 7 Admissions
Tennis Well done to India Carmichael in Year 7. India finished as runner-up in the LTA Leeds May Open Tennis Championships (14 & Under category). India also came runner-up at Hull last month at another competition. India has been a good ambassador for the red rose in White Rose County!
Athletics Huge congratulations to the Junior Girls’ athletics team who progressed through to the English Schools Athletic Association B Final in Blackpool on Tuesday 4th June and came 4th!
Rounders The Year 7 and 8 rounders teams played a fixture on Wednesday 5th June at Morecambe Bay Academy. LGGS played against Morecambe Bay Academy (MBA) and Carnforth High School (CHS) and the results were as follows:
Year 7 Drew 5 ½ – 5 ½ v CHS Won 4 – 2 ½ v MBA
Year 8 Won 8 – 1 ½ v MBA Won 9 ½ – 2 v CHS
Young Musician of the Year Final
On Thursday 6th June, we held our Young Musician of the Year Grand Final. This is one of the highlights of the musical calendar at LGGS and is the culmination of a series of lunchtime ‘heats’ which took place before half term. This year, over 80 students entered the competition.
The final was an absolute credit to our students, with the quality of musicianship being of an unbelievably high standard across the board.
We are very grateful to our accompanist, Fredrik Holm, and also our guest adjudicator, Joanna Mangona, who provided some excellent feedback and advice for our young musicians. She also had the less pleasant task of deciding winners for the Junior and Senior Sections.
A huge congratulations to our winners, but most importantly to all the students who took part in the whole event. Music truly is thriving at LGGS!
Thank you to any parents who supported our Year 12 students by facilitating placements for them. The students had a fantastic week: here is just a small selection of photographs and reflections on their experiences:
Things that students said they particularly enjoyed:
“Talking to researchers about their academic journeys, reading other people’s research papers, working independently and presenting my work: it was really interesting to discuss my own research findings and hear their thoughts on the matter.”
“I really enjoyed watching a full court case in Preston County Court, I especially enjoyed watching and listening to the defence barrister’s closing statements.”
“I enjoyed using the signalling simulator myself, in my placement with Network Rail. Later in the week, I got to go in a signalling box at Carnforth which was really interesting!”
“I immensely enjoyed the variety of my week’s schedule as I was able to work alongside different National Trust departments at Sizergh Castle including in the gardens and on the wider estate. I interacted with many staff members and volunteers who shared fascinating knowledge about horticulture and environmental conservation and offered insight into possible future pathways.”
Walk and Talk
Last week the weather was fine and on Wednesday we started our long-planned lunchtime ‘Walk and Talk’. This is an opportunity for students in all year groups to take some time out of their school day to go for a walk together (accompanied by a few staff) to support their wellbeing.
Sylvie in Year 12, who has responsibility for Wellbeing on our Sixth Form Leadership Team said: ‘Walking and talking was a refreshing way to spend a lunchtime. Having the opportunity to chat casually with the teachers and students from different year groups in the sunshine was uplifting. It was a much-needed break from everyday life and the relaxed atmosphere set positive intentions for the rest of the day.’
Refugee Week
Next week, we will be welcoming visitors into our school to speak in assemblies to all year groups about their experience as refugees or asylum seekers. This is made possible by the Lancaster Charity RAIS, which is led by ex-LGGS student Caitlin Luna, and our students have had the opportunity to prepare their questions in advance so that this is handled with sensitivity and in an age-appropriate way.
On Monday 17th June, the Year 12 students are holding a bake sale to support the very practical work that RAIS does in our local community
This morning during assembly, staff and students spoke to Year 8 about the benefit of joining the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) when they begin Year 9. The CCF meets each Tuesday after school, and there are also many opportunities for pupils to attend summer and Easter camps. Our current CCF students explained that not only is the CCF a brilliant form of healthy recreational activity, but it also provides them the chance to make new friends, boost their confidence, and develop their leadership skills. Sign-up forms were handed out at the end of the assembly for those interested.
‘There are CCF contingents in over 500 secondary schools all over the UK, offering young people a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and educational activities. Our aim is to enable the development of personal responsibility, leadership and self-discipline.’ – Combined Cadet Force
Wildflowers
We have been adding seeds since last summer to the seed bank in our wildflower patch at LGGS. Some of the seeds came from a company called ‘Seedballs for schools’ and the latest ones came from the ‘Incredible Seed Library’. In addition, seeds have also been donated from our staff … hopefully, we will see some Welsh poppies popping up soon. The pollinators are already showing they like the new patch and we have identified twenty-four wildflower species so far!
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