We’re delighted to share this success, – evidence again of the excellence our students achieve both inside and outside of NLS.

Hazel’s project was inspired by Lowry’s painting The Cripples and Hazel recognises him ‘showing the truth of society’ and encouraging viewers to review ‘their treatment of others seen as different’. Inspired herself by family experiences of Down’s Syndrome, Hazel says: ‘Down’s Syndrome does not define…personality does…which is why I created this piece…to challenge people’s notions’.

As part of a highly competitive process, Hazel’s work was selected for its depth and quality – being chosen ahead of other talented young applicants.

A terrific sentiment in a great work of art within a brilliant setting!

Further to Matt Western (MP) coming to North Leamington School last Friday, March 7th, (and in addition to the Tutor Time coverage of democracy and politics in recent weeks), this week’s Sixth Form focus on Your Vote Week was capped with a visit by a team from the local authority.

Steve, Harriet and Emily gave a terrific assembly to Sixth Form students on the vitality of using their vote and ended the session with a mock vote on whether the age of voting in England should be lowered to 16 – to follow suit with other home nations and to better correspond with the ability to marry, pay taxes or be involved in the armed forces at that age!

Today, nationally the progress and attainment for A level qualifications has been released by the DfE  and we are delighted to share that North Leamington School tops the table and is the number one school for  16-18 performance in progress. Nationally this puts NLS 171^st out of over 4000 providers of 16-18 provision across the country, top 3%!  

On 6 December, students studying A Level Art, Photography and Textiles visited three major art galleries in London: the Victoria and Albert Museum, Photographers’ Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.

This enabled students to see, and appreciate, high-end art and support them in completing their coursework to a higher level with a critical understanding (particularly important for Assessment Object 1) that looks to see connections made between artists’ and student’s work.

Students enjoyed the exhibitions and were able to take photographs of the exhibits and the building. At the National Portrait Gallery the students saw the Permanent Collection and enjoyed the exciting opportunity to see the Francis Bacon Exhibition.

With specific tasks set, based on their subject area, for all three galleries, it ensured students were able to make the most of their time in London and then be able to show a sophisticated level of primary research in their coursework projects.

On Friday 18 October  Year 12 & 13 students enjoyed a post-18 careers event at NLS arranged by Mrs O’Donnell our Careers Co-ordinator and Mrs Barley-Morey our CEIAG lead.

Representatives from a host of local companies, including Wright Hassall, Aston Martin, and Warwickshire District and County Council joined us for the day and our students were able to talk to them in small groups to learn about the range of opportunities that are available within these sectors.