HEADTEACHER'S BLOG - 13th february 2026

🌟 Night at the Musicals – A Triumph of Talent, Teamwork, and Tenacity

 With A Stage Full of Stars In Our School Production 🌟  

From October to February, our students showed what true dedication really looks like. Four evenings a week, our actors, dancers, and musicians stayed after school for rehearsals. Scene after scene. Routine after routine. Constant repetition. Refining, improving, perfecting. Alongside full school days, they committed themselves fully to this production. Countless rehearsals. Long days. Lines re-learned. Dances drilled again and again. Sunday sessions. Nerves faced. Comfort zones pushed. And through it all, they kept turning up, focused, determined, and ready to give more.

Their resilience has been exceptional. Balancing learning time in school with such an intense rehearsal schedule is no small task, yet they showed maturity, teamwork, and unwavering dedication throughout.

And on show night, it paid off. What the audience witnessed was nothing short of incredible, a confident, polished, and electric performance that lit up the stage. Every moment reflected the months of hard work happening quietly behind the scenes. What makes this achievement even more special is the range of students involved. From experienced performers to those stepping onto a stage for the very first time, they stood side by side as a true team and delivered something extraordinary.

A huge thank you to Ms Hicks for coordinating all the pre-rehearsals and really driving this year’s production forward. Your leadership behind the scenes has made this an amazing experience for the students. A huge thank you to all the staff: Mr Noble (for lighting, sound and amzing staging), Ms Davis-Musabayana (for supporting the Production to come together), Ms Lowndes-Ford and Ms Jeffs (for their amazing musical contribution to support students) who all made it possible. 

The united dance, drama, and music was heart-warming. Watching their growth, commitment, and belief in one another has been inspiring. Night at the Musicals was more than just a performance, it was a testament to resilience, dedication, compassion, and the transformative power of the Arts. 🎭✨

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) 

Year 8 STEM Club Goes Full Throttle 🚗🎈

From Mr Hussain, Second in Design & Technology

Year 8 students in our STEM Club put their engineering skills to the test 🔧 by designing and building balloon-powered cars using simple materials. The challenge encouraged pupils to think creatively 💡 while exploring key STEM concepts such as forces, energy, and design.

Once the cars were complete, teams competed in a series of exciting challenges 🏁, including races for speed and distance. The room was filled with cheers as balloons were released 🎈 and last-minute improvements were put to the test.

The project highlighted fantastic teamwork 🤝, problem-solving skills, and resilience, giving pupils a fun, hands-on way to apply their learning beyond the classroom. Well done to all involved 👏!

Last week's Year 9 STEM Day: From imaginative builds to soaring inventions, students took on the Egg Drop and Paper Rocket challenges with fantastic teamwork, creativity, and resilience. Discover their innovation in action, watch the highlights now!

Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable

From Ms Stacy Smith, Examinations Officer

Year 11 Mock Exams – After Half Term

Mock exams begin after half term. These exams matter, they are a vital step in preparing you for the real thing and give you clear feedback on where to focus your final revision. Please check the mock exam timetable carefully, plan your revision, and prepare seriously. Speak to your teachers if you need revision materials or past papers, they are there to help you succeed. Remember: “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Now is the time to commit, prepare, and perform.

Safeguarding Updates

From Ms Metcalfe- Molinari, Assistant principal

HT3 Praise Point Champions

From Ms Davis-Musabayana, Assistant principal

We are delighted to celebrate the positivity and achievements of our students during Half Term 3! Collectively, our students earned an impressive 59,918 praise points, reflecting their commitment to being Ready, Respectful, and Safe. This half term, our year groups have been in friendly competition and the results are in!

 1st Place: Year 9 - 15,583 praise points Year 9 take the top spot this half term! Their focus, engagement, and consistent positive behaviour have set a fantastic example across the school. They also achieved great attendance, showing dedication not just in their behaviour but in being present and ready to learn every day.

 2nd Place: Year 8 - 13,251 praise points Year 8 have shown outstanding commitment to our school values, demonstrating respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude in all areas of school.

 3rd Place: Year 10 - 11,226 praise points A strong showing from Year 10, balancing learning, personal development, and supporting our school community.

4th Place: Year 7 - 11,118 praise points Our newest students continue to build momentum, embracing our expectations and laying a strong foundation for their future success.

5th Place: Year 11 - 8,740 praise points Even while managing the pressures of exam preparation, Year 11 continue to demonstrate leadership, resilience, and positive contributions in school.

Year 10 Work Experience

From Ms Sandhu, Assistant principal

Weekly Sports Round-Up & Schedule

From Mr Janes, Director of Sport

Weekly Music News & Schedules 

From Mrs Lowndes-Ford, Director of Music

🌟 Celebrating a Fantastic Half Term – Well Done to All! 🌟

As we reach the end of a busy and rewarding half term, we want to celebrate all our students for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm. From sports fixtures to music performances, from literacy and numeracy achievements to Year 11 intervention support, there have been so many highlights. Your commitment, effort, and enjoyment in learning have been fantastic to see. Remember: "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier.

We also wish our Year 11 students the very best of luck in their upcoming mock exams, keep revising, stay focused, and remember all your hard work pays off.

A huge thank you to all our staff who go above and beyond to support students every day, and to our families for your continued support. We hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable half term. See you all refreshed and ready for the next half term!

If you have any questions or need any support, please feel free to reach out to me directly at: r.kang@lordswoodboys.co.uk.

Mrs. Rajdip Kaur Kang

Headteacher

Lordswood Boys' School