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• Monday 15 December 2025 Young Entrepreneurs are taking off! This term, our Entrepreneurs Club launched for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students - and it's already inspiring a new generation of leaders and innovators!
• Sunday 14 December 2025 Advent: A season of hope and reflection We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done. Alan Turing As the days grow shorter and the mornings colder, we find ourselves entering the season of Advent - a time of anticipation, reflection, and hope. In schools and homes alike, Advent invites us to pause amid the busyness and prepare our hearts as well as our minds. Last weekend the choristers and choral scholars took part in the Advent services – ‘Darkness into Light'. These involve the cathedral starting in darkness and anticipation and gradually hundreds of candles are lit as the choir process and sing the beautiful music of the advent season.
• Saturday 13 December 2025 Carol singing at Bowbrook Care Home Recently, Year 2 helped raise the spirits of the residents at Bowbrook Care Home. They sang a wonderful collection of festive songs and some old classics. I was so proud of all the children. There were smiles all round and their behaviour was exemplary.
• Friday 12 December 2025 Unlock Your Child's Confidence Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into a confident, happy individual who feels understood and valued. Communication plays a vital role in this journey, yet for many children, expressing themselves doesn't come easily. Shyness, fear of making mistakes, or simply not having enough opportunities to speak up, can create barriers that affect more than just conversation. These challenges can influence a child's self-esteem, their ability to build friendships, and even their academic success.
• Thursday 11 December 2025 U14 Girls' Hockey vs NULS Our U14 girls put in a fantastic team performance yesterday against Newcastle Under Lyme School, with a mixed squad featuring players from Years 7, 8 and 9 - several of whom were playing 11-a-side hockey for the very first time. Captained confidently by Millie, the girls started strongly and immediately took control of the game.
• Wednesday 10 December 2025 Growing Minds curriculum November update What a busy month for Growing Minds in November!
• Tuesday 9 December 2025 Poetry competition winners unveiled Earlier in November we held a poetry competition following on from our wonderful poetry workshops with Daniel Thompson for World Poetry Day. I was delighted by the response we had and the poetry was so good, it was hard to choose a winner.
• Monday 8 December 2025 Well done Amy! Congratulations to Amy (Year 9) competed in the British Theatre Dance Association All England Championship Finals recently.
• Sunday 7 December 2025 Chorister installation - Erin Congratulations to Erin (Year 7) who was installed into the Cathedral Foundation Choir recently.
• Saturday 6 December 2025 U13 Tennis at the National Tennis Centre U13 tennis team - consisting of Teddy, Harvey, Callum, and Alex - travelled to Nottingham to compete in the regional finals of the LTA Youth Schools Competition recently. After a strong league stage, the boys secured their place in the finals through skill, determination, teamwork, and commitment.
• Friday 5 December 2025 Laurie - Rising Star! Congratulations to Laurie (Year 9) for being selected to play at the Rising Star Gala in St Martin in the Fields in London.
• Thursday 4 December 2025 U18 Netball - Girls Our U18 girls travelled to face Dixie Grammar in what was their very first outing together, having never trained or played as a team before. Despite the unfamiliar line-up, the squad - captained confidently by Molly D - showed excellent determination and teamwork throughout.
• Wednesday 3 December 2025 U12 and U13 Hockey - Girls Our U12 and U13 girls returned to action under the lights at Lichfield Sports Club recently, taking on strong opposition from KES in a series of well-fought matches.
• Tuesday 2 December 2025 The spirit of friendship with Year 3 Year 3 have been discussing friendship and community.
• Monday 1 December 2025 Following the example of St Chad Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
• Sunday 30 November 2025 Jacob top of the tables!
• Saturday 29 November 2025 GCSE Celebration Evening at the Guildhall Last week we celebrated this year's GCSE cohort who completed their exams in the summer.
• Friday 28 November 2025 Children in Need total raised by LCS Longdon celebrated BBC Children in Need with an indoor Pudsey Run challenge. This marked the end of Anti-Bullying week and work completed in class and assemblies towards using our voices and powers of kindness to become UPSTANDERS rather than bystanders.
• Friday 28 November 2025 The Science of Singing - Brain Development
• Thursday 27 November 2025 Thank you from Retired Greyhound Trust One of the charities chosen to be supported by the School Council this term is the Retired Greyhound Trust, nominated by Jess (Year 12), seen here representing the charity at this year's Crufts.
• Wednesday 26 November 2025 Year 6 explore military history Year 6 recently had an exciting day exploring the fascinating world of aviation and military history at RAF Cosford.
• Wednesday 26 November 2025 The Science of Singing - Physical Development
• Tuesday 25 November 2025 Lessons from the Animal Kingdom Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
• Monday 24 November 2025 Fantastic evening of Girls' Hockey vs The Friary Our Under 12/13 girls enjoyed a fantastic evening of hockey yesterday as they faced the Friary School under the lights at Lichfield Sports Club.
• Sunday 23 November 2025 Hidden Benefits of Choir Singing
• Saturday 22 November 2025 Brilliant Winter Fayre at The Palace The Friends of LCS organised a fantastic Winter Fayre today, filled with exciting activities for children and wonderful stalls full of festive fare!
• Friday 21 November 2025 From Shy to Shine - Help Your Child Find Their Voice
• Friday 21 November 2025 Essential Library skills for Primary pupils Mrs Mills introduced the 'Reading Zone' at Broadhurst to Year 5 as well as explaining to the children how the library works and how we choose books.
• Thursday 20 November 2025 Sixth Form Chemists synthesise Aspirin Year 13 Chemists have been hard at work synthesising Aspirin as part of their A Level practical endorsement.
• Wednesday 19 November 2025 Choirs vs Solo Singing

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