GCSE Results Day – Year 10

GCSE Results Day will take place on Thursday 20 August. Students will be able to collect their results from school between 9:30am and 10:30am. Results can only be collected by the student themselves. Any results not collected in person will be posted home on the same day.

Progression Examinations – June 2026

As detailed in my letter from last week, Year 10 Progression Examinations will begin during the week commencing 22 June. Students have now received their individual exam timetables from tutors, detailing the date, time, room and seat number for each assessment.

Morning exams: students should report to the canteen at 8:45am.

Afternoon exams: students should report to the canteen at 12:50pm after lunch.

Students taking Art, Photography or Textiles should go directly to the classroom shown on their timetable.

Another copy of the timetable is below for you. 

Year 10 Work Experience

We hope students are looking forward to their work experience placements, which begin on Monday 8 June and run for one week. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience of the workplace, develop valuable skills and knowledge, and build confidence for their future pathways. Work experience is also highly beneficial when applying for further education courses, training opportunities and future employment.

Students have attended an online assembly with Mrs Barley-Morey, outlining the next steps and are now expected to contact their placement provider as soon as possible to confirm arrangements, including:

• Appropriate work wear
• Placement start and finish times
• Lunch arrangements

During the assembly, students were also informed that they will be required to complete a work diary during their placement week.
If you have any questions regarding work experience, please contact the Careers Team at careers@northleamington.co.uk  We are extremely grateful to the many employers who continue to support our students, with around 200 organisations offering placements again this year.

Tutor Curriculum 

This half term’s tutor programme and PSHE curriculum have continued to support both academic progress and personal development. Students were given feedback following their student voice contributions, helping them to recognise the impact of their views within school life.

Alongside their examination preparation, students have spent time exploring a range of revision strategies to help them identify the techniques that work best for them as individual learners. Through tutor sessions, students have looked at methods such as retrieval practice, revision timetables, flashcards, knowledge organisers and peer quizzing, whilst also discussing the importance of maintaining balance and setting realistic goals. Tutors have worked closely with students to help them develop effective study habits and build confidence ahead of the Progression Exams in June. We have been incredibly impressed with the maturity, effort and determination shown by Year 10 throughout this process, and it is clear that students are doing everything they can to prepare themselves for success.

In addition, students attended assemblies focused on motivation, resilience and commitment as they continue through this important stage of Year 10. Tutor activities have also included literacy development, online safety, alongside careers education and preparation for work experience placements taking place next half term. These sessions are designed to ensure students feel informed, confident and fully prepared for the opportunities ahead.

Next term, alongside academic preparation, tutor time will continue to explore important themes including mental health, emotional literacy and wellbeing strategies. These sessions play an important role in supporting students holistically as they navigate the challenges of modern life and prepare for their GCSE courses.

NLS College Cup

This half term we have launched our new College Cup competition, which has been introduced to students through tutor time and assemblies. It encompasses all of the College events and scoring systems that we run in school.

The College Cup is designed to celebrate and reward positive contribution, teamwork, and our CORE values across a wide range of areas including rewards, attendance, punctuality, charity events, competitions, Sports Day, and more.

Students have fed back to us that they want to feel more involved in their Colleges, and the College Cup will give them the perfect opportunity to do so.  With so many ways to contribute, every student can play a part .

NLS Attendance World Cup 2026

Next half term, we are launching the NLS Attendance World Cup — an exciting new attendance competition inspired by this summer’s international football tournament. Building on the fantastic success of our recent Winning Streak initiative, we want to keep the momentum going and continue celebrating excellent attendance across the school.

Every tutor group will compete as part of the tournament, with tutor groups split into two groups within each year group. Weekly attendance scores will determine league positions during the opening “group stage”, with the top four tutor groups from each group progressing to the knockout quarter-finals. From there, it’s all to play for as tutor groups battle through the semi-finals and into the grand final to be crowned NLS Attendance World Cup 2026 Champions!

The challenge is designed to encourage strong routines and consistent attendance throughout the term, whilst adding a fun and competitive element linked to the excitement of the World Cup. Every week matters, and every day in school could make the difference between progressing or being knocked out of the competition. As an added incentive, the winning tutor groups will receive a Pizza Party during tutor time to celebrate their achievement.

We are looking forward to seeing which tutor groups rise to the challenge and whether your child’s tutor can go all the way to lift the trophy!

Student Leadership 2026-2027

We are delighted to share some exciting developments regarding student leadership opportunities for next half term. Congratulations to Claudia and David, who have been appointed as our new Senior Student Leaders, you can read more about them and their role further down in this bulletin in the Student Leadership section. We would also like to congratulate all students who have successfully secured positions as Assistant Senior Student Leaders across our different leadership strands.

In early June, leadership opportunities will open to students across the rest of the school, giving even more students the chance to play an active role within our school community. Students from each year group will be able to apply for leadership positions within a range of strands.

Rewards

This half term, Year 10 students have also continued to impress with their commitment and positive contribution to school life, achieving over 7,000 reward points collectively. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work, resilience and enthusiasm consistently demonstrated across the year group. Our top 10 students for rewards have shown exceptional dedication and have truly embodied our school’s CORE values of Commitment, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence through their attitude to learning, engagement in lessons and wider contribution to the school community. Congratulations to our highest Rewards winners this half term:

Online Safety Newsletters

The May Online Safety Newsletter has been added to our website in the Safeguarding Tab, then Online Safety and includes useful information on Groupchats, Roblox, Gaming and Gambling. The June Online Safety Newsletter covers information on scams, digital footprints, privacy settings and app safety.

Calendar

Next half term promises to be a busy and exciting one for Year 10. Please see below for some of the key dates and events coming up:

Work Experience Week – Week commencing 8 June

Summer Drama Production – The Girl Who Loved Books – Wednesday 1 July

Summer Music Concert – Tuesday 7 July

Sports Day – Tuesday 14 July. A fantastic day of healthy competition and school spirit as Binswood, Park, Manor, Croft and Blackdown Colleges compete across a range of sporting events. Will Manor College retain the title, or will a new champion emerge? We are looking forward to an exciting day for all involved.

Best wishes
Alan Boyes
Year 10 Lead