HEADTEACHER'S BLOG - 27th march 2026

Catapults, Tornado Towers & Teamwork: Y7 STEM Day Takes Off! 🚀

From Ms Savani, Head of Mathematics

Our Year 7 students recently took part in an exciting, action-packed STEM Day, packed with hands-on challenges designed to spark curiosity and creativity across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths. And what a day it was!

One of the standout highlights was the catapult-building challenge 🚀. Working in teams, students designed and constructed their own catapults using a range of materials. They explored key scientific concepts such as force, angles, and energy transfer, testing and refining their designs to improve both accuracy and distance. The competitive element brought incredible energy to the room, with students eagerly launching their creations and celebrating each success (and learning from the near misses!).

We also saw some fantastic engineering in action during the Tornado Tower challenge 🗼. Students investigated aerodynamics and air movement, designing structures capable of withstanding tornado-like conditions and added weight. This task really pushed them to think critically about stability, structure, and design, applying classroom knowledge in a practical and engaging way.

Throughout the day, our students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving skills. They embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, showed a willingness to experiment, and—most importantly—learned from their mistakes to improve their designs. 🎊

STEM Day was a brilliant opportunity for students to see how what they learn in lessons connects directly to the real world 🌍. It was inspiring to witness so many budding engineers, scientists, and mathematicians in action.

A huge thank you to Mr Yousaf, Ms Bunger, and Mr Horton for delivering such engaging sessions, and as always, a special thank you to Mr Atallah for all his support in making the day run smoothly!

College Day Dodgeball Madness!

College Day was full of energy, laughs, and fierce competition as students took to the court for an epic dodgeball showdown! Teams battled it out with quick reflexes, clever dodges, and plenty of playful competition. Cheers, friendly rivalries, and the occasional dramatic dive made it a day to remember. It wasn’t just about winning, it was about teamwork, laughter, and pure, unmissable fun.

Year 11 Examinations & Revision Resources

Please be reminded that your summer exams will take place from Wednesday 29th April until Wednesday 24th June. The full timetable has now been released and is shown below, and all students should check their individual schedules carefully when they receive them at the end of term. It is important to arrive on time for every exam and be fully prepared. Now is the time to step up and really work hard in prepartion for exams, speak to your teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Also take the time over Easter to complete your revision. Students attending Easter school, be prompt and ensure you engage fully in sessions and make sure you get everything from all the support provided. There will be lots of rewards but ultimatekly the best reward is your exam results.

We wish you every success in your preparations and the upcoming exams.

Confidence, Challenge and Success: Year 7 Shine at PGL Liddington 

From Ms Sandhu, Assistant Principal

Our Year 7 students had an incredible week at PGL Liddington, embracing every challenge with enthusiasm, resilience and positivity. From climbing and abseiling to team-building and problem-solving, students pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones and achieved more than they thought possible.

It was fantastic to see new friendships formed, confidence grow, and students supporting one another throughout. Their behaviour was exemplary, earning praise from PGL staff for their attitude, manners and engagement, true ambassadors of our school.

A huge thank you to Mr Noble, Ms Shergill, Mr Atallah and Ms Balu for their dedication in making the trip memorable. An unforgettable experience with a lasting impact on confidence, independence and personal development, well done Year 7! 

Please see the highlights video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II0WdWl1XOw

Safeguarding Newsletter

From Mr Stanford, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Weekly Music News & Schedules 

From Mrs Lowndes-Ford, Director of Music

Celebrating Diversity: Our school came alive with colour and pride on Cultural Day! Students and staff wore traditional clothes representing heritage and customs from around the world. It was wonderful to see everyone celebrating diversity and embracing the rich tapestry of cultures that make our school community so vibrant.

As we come to the end of another busy and successful term, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our students for their excellent engagement in learning and the wide range of activities they have embraced. It has been wonderful to see so many of you making the most of every opportunity school has to offer.

A special message to Year 11: as you prepare for your upcoming exams, continue to work hard and stay focused, you deserve every success and we are all behind you.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

As we break for Easter, I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday 14th April, refreshed and ready for the term ahead.

My sincere thanks go to all staff for their continued hard work and dedication, and to our parents for your ongoing support, it is greatly appreciated.

Have a lovely and restful break.

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