We were delighted to welcome the author Sibeal Pounder to the JLV to talk to students about her exciting new novel, Beyond Platform 13. This is a very special book for lots of reasons – not least because it is believed to be the inspiration behind the Harry Potter novels by J K Rowling. It… Read more »
JLV students rounded off the half-term with an author event with the prize-winning Irish author, Sarah Moore Fitzgerald who visited us to promote her newest book, A Strange Kind of Brave. In a departure from her usual big-hearted stories about family and friendships, Sarah’s new book is a dark and gripping thriller with a twist… Read more »
In the last week of the school year we were thrilled to learn that English class 7SM had been awarded Master Class status by Accelerated Reader in recognition of their excellent reading throughout the year. A class aiming for Master Class status has to achieve amazing Accelerated Reader results for a period of at least… Read more »
Girls in y7 and y8 were treated to an inspirational talk from debut author, Lucy Powrie, whose first book, The Paper and Hearts Society, was published by one of the country’s leading publishers this week. Lucy is well-known as one of the top 10 book bloggers in the UK. At the age of 12, she… Read more »
From the moment they walked into the Hub, saw the giant goal at the front of the room and heard the Match of the Day theme tune, students knew they were in for an author event with a difference. On Friday we were privileged to host our first ever Football School – a completely interactive… Read more »
Huge congratulations to the KS3 girls’ badminton squad who represented the school brilliantly in the National Schools Championship Finals this weekend. The girls progressed to the National Finals after winning both the County and Regional Tournaments earlier this year. The tournament took place at the National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes with schools from all… Read more »
Well done to our Year 9 and Year 11 netball teams on a strong end to the season. Having finished winners in their respective pools, both teams qualified for the finals. The year 11s had a great win against St Benet Biscops in their semi final and went on to meet a strong KEVI team… Read more »