Headmaster's Blog
- Published on 18/10/24 by Natalie Hunt
Journeying together
This afternoon, we meet as a community to celebrate our annual Foundation Day and to give thanks for those who had the vision to dream of the remarkable opportunities from which we all benefit today. Little did that small group of pioneers, reacting to the demise of state grammar schools in Leice...Read More - Published on 11/10/24 by Natalie Hunt
Take pride!
We were, as ever, very proud of our pupils who acted as guides at Saturday’s Open Morning – and I am grateful to those parents who supported this. Our pupils are indeed my greatest pride and joy as a head, as I see them growing into fulfilled and generous human beings. And their own prid...Read More - Published on 04/10/24 by Natalie Hunt
Flourishing
I was away for some of this week at my annual heads’ conference. While there was inevitably much discussion of the significant impact of VAT on our parents - the biggest challenge faced by our sector in my memory - there was, as ever, a very positive focus on how we can best educate and suppor...Read More - Published on 27/09/24 by Natalie Hunt
Take control
As I write this on Thursday evening, I am very pleased to be inside, despite the steady drip which has appeared near my front door! Our hardy Prep Formers, by contrast, are braving the elements to camp over at LGS Stoneygate (with the possibility of retreating into the hall if the weather gets too g...Read More - Published on 20/09/24 by Natalie Hunt
A healthy, balanced life
We had a beautiful morning for our whole-school photograph on Tuesday. It is quite a feat to load over a thousand people onto staging, with everyone's smiling face visible, but it all ran like clockwork, with the photographers very pleased with pupils' cooperation! Depending on their year...Read More - Published on 13/09/24 by Natalie Hunt
Living in the present moment
It is great to see school in full flow again, with pupils settling quickly to their studies and enjoying their sport, music and many other activities. Rehearsals for this year’s major drama production, Beauty and the Beast, have begun and Wednesday evening’s Art and Design Technology exh...Read More - Published on 06/09/24 by Natalie Hunt
Refreshing change
School always seems a bit soulless without the happy chatter of pupils! This holiday it has been full of dust, as we make the most of the space available by undertaking various refurbishment projects. So, it has been exciting to welcome pupils into school again, and I hope that your child has been p...Read More - Published on 28/06/24 by Natalie Hunt
Living in the real world
Earlier this week, I enjoyed a couple of days in the glorious Peak District with a Y10 Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Many of you know that pupils are only allowed to carry one emergency phone per group in a sealed plastic envelope (and easily accessible to all group members). They actually really en...Read More - Published on 21/06/24 by Natalie Hunt
Creating Opportunities
As I write, it was exactly one year ago (the night of the Y12 parents’ evening) when it rained indoors at LGS and we had to shut the school the following day to clear up the mess! Fortunately, no-one was hurt, and we were able to repair the extensive damage, covered by our insurance. Such trib...Read More - Published on 14/06/24 by Natalie Hunt
Bright Sparks
I hope that you will be able to attend our Bright Sparks STEM fair tomorrow between 10 and 3, bringing family and friends; it promises to be an exciting day of displays, hands-on activities and the joy of discovery!Read More - Published on 07/06/24 by Natalie Hunt
Planning for a happy and successful future
Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend last night’s Parent Forum, and for your contributions to the discussion. This formed part of our considerations as we build a new Trust Development Plan and School Action Plans for the academic years 2024-27. We are self-reflective as a sc...Read More - Published on 24/05/24 by Natalie Hunt
Habitually healthy
Some of you may have seen a news headline yesterday: British children are world leaders in inactivity. A WHO survey looked at the lives of children aged 11, 13 and 15 living in Europe, central Asia and Canada, including more than 4,000 in England. By age 15, just 11 per cent of girls and 16 per c...Read More