Hunts have been informed that Trunch lane at Chapel is shut due to an accident. They are unsure how long it will be shut for. If it is still shut at home time they will only be able to drop off at Sea lane Chapel and the bus station.

Aspiring Theatre Careers 2025
Explore the careers that deliver skilled care before, during and after a patient’s surgical procedure.

Running on Thursday 19th June, at Lincoln County Hospital and Wednesday 25th June at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This event is open to young people aged 15-19 years, living or educated in Lincolnshire.

There are many roles within the Theatre team, including Anaesthetists, Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW), Nurses, Nurse Associates (NAs), Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), Orderlies, Surgeons, Theatre Managers and Theatre Support Workers (TSW). Participants will gain an insight into this high-pressure, rewarding team environment through interactive workshops and informative talks led by experts.

This is an excellent opportunity for young individuals eager to embark on a career working within theatres.

For further information about the event or for students to book their place, please visit: https://lincstalentacademy.org.uk/events/

If you have borrowed a GCSE RS textbook or Revision Guide, please return them. Thank you.

In the next masterclass each subject will be focusing on the following:

MONDAY

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Computer Science
English Language & Literature - CHL target exam skills (invite & drop-in set 3) - D16
LP targeted exam skills - By invitation only - D17
EH & LD targeted exam skills - By invitation only - D15
PE - Coursework catch up - D18

TUESDAY

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Business Studies - to 'master' the 9 mark question using analysis and context.
Maths - Core (D21) -Open workshop to bring your problems to
Maths - Extend (D8) - Open workshop to bring your problems to

WEDNESDAY

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Geography - Pre-Release Figures 1 & 2
History -

THURSDAY

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MFL: German - N/A as exams over
MFL: Spanish - Drop in for vocab or grammar practice
Science: Bio -
Science: Che -
Science: Phys - Forces

FRIDAY

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MFL: French - N/A today
Art - Extension Task 1 : Drawing onto Acetate
DT graphics - Non this week due to business exam
DT RM -None this week due to business exam
Music - Appendix C - Harmony Keywords

Please note that bus number 2 has broken down outside Alford (near the Swaby layby). Another bus will be transporting students home, we anticipate that they will be leaving Swaby around 5.15 pm, therefore you child will be later home than normal this evening.

Wednesday's U13 cricket game will now start at 3:00pm and finish by 5:30pm. Players selected will need to change at lunch and meet at the sportshall for 2:40pm.

Alfie Taylor-Chapman (c)
Jack Bailey
Oliver Kirk
Charlie Bonnet
Janu Kankanamalage
Harry Smith (vc)
Jacob Smith
Dylan Brooks
Finlay Cone
Ben Jackson
Oliver Gorman
Herbie Lowes

Even if you don't live near a coast, the ocean provides food, medicine, oxygen, inspiration and so much more. When we take care of the ocean, the ocean takes care of us. Think of the ocean like the heart of the planet. It pumps oxygen, nutrients, water and weather around the globe.

Dive into the Archives: free writing workshop with Young Poets Network and Modern Poetry in Translation

Friday 30 May 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This is a free, hour-long poetry writing workshop for young poets aged 14-25 worldwide.

In the workshop, you will be guided through a series of prompts around writing in response to archival material. This workshop will be led by poet Chloe Elliott.

After the workshop, you can submit your work to Dive into the Archives: A Poetry Challenge with Modern Poetry in Translation on Young Poets Network, which is free and open to enter until 22 June.

Anyone aged 14-25 is welcome to join, regardless of how much experience you might have with poetry.

More information available here: https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/dive-into-the-archives-free-writing-workshop-with-young-poets-network-and-modern-poetry-in-translation/

After a full kit check and some navigational training, the 3 Year 10 Silver DofE teams were ready to set off for their 1st day of walking. Each team have planned their Day 1 walk which will see them cover a distance of around 16km through the beautiful Peak District to the first campsite. Thankfully the sun is shining and everyone is looking forward to the challenge.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TOP UP YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH ACCOUNT DAILY!

All students should change for PE in the changing rooms under the canteen [please line up at the back of the canteen next to the main hall] during the examination period.

This is except for the following who may use the sports hall changing rooms:
Tuesday period 1 year 10
Friday period 2 year 9 girls

Two Summer events for you to prepare for:
HOUSE TALENT and SUMMER CELEBRATION
Auditions are the week after half term. This is what your house captains and student leadership team are looking for:

HOUSE TALENT:
Think Britain's Got Talent! What can you do to make your house proud? Dance? Music? Gymnastics? Magic? Comedy? Drama? Any other skill?
Contact your house captains to get an audition time.

SUMMER CELEBRATION:
Solo's, small groups and bands wanted for the summer concert. Please contact Shrika Danda for an audition time.

Can't wait to see what you can all do.

The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2025 is now open for entries and this year will be judged by the fantastic Colette Bryce and Will Harris.

The competition is open to anyone aged 11-17. The deadline to enter your poem(s) is midnight BST 31 July 2025. Entries must be written in English, but you can include phrases in your mother tongue or another language.

It is FREE to enter and you can submit as many poems as you wish. Poems must be 40 lines or shorter. Find out more here https://foyleyoungpoets.org/about/, and read the rules here https://foyleyoungpoets.org/rules/. You can also check out lots of writing resources on the website, and join Young Poets Network for free year-round access to writing challenges and features about the poetry world.

BioArtAttack (2D) 2025 competition
This competition is for people aged 7-18 years old to draw or paint their favourite animal, plant or fungi. The competition is open to entries of two dimensional artworks only. Please read the competition's terms and conditions before entering your drawing via this webpage.

This competition is now open until 3 July. You can enter our competition free of charge.

Prizes
There are three age categories (7-11, 12-14, and 15-18) and for each age group prizes are awarded for:

BioArtAttack 2D (UK) competition
A winner currently living in the UK (will be awarded a prize bundle provided by Defra to mark the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) coming into effect; and an invitation to take part in an experience day event at the Royal Veterinary College). To be awarded to a young person for their 2D artwork (without labels or descriptions) featuring an endangered species; animal, plant or fungi.

BioArtAttack 2D (Nancy Rothwell Prize 2025) competition
A winner from anywhere in the world, including the UK will receive a cash prize of £50; and an invitation to take part in an experience day event at the Royal Veterinary College. To be awarded to a young person from any country, as a specific named specimen drawing prize (The Nancy Rothwell Prize 2025) to recognise specimen drawing in schools and to highlight the benefits of combining art and science.

All winners will be invited to an experience day at the Royal Veterinary College.

See website for more details and how to enter:
https://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/rsb-competitions/2dbioartattack