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• Tuesday 14 October 2025 Staying true: Nurturing identity and aspiration "To thine own self be true" William Shakespeare
• Monday 13 October 2025 Year 7 residential a huge success Year 7 pupils and staff packed a lot of activities into their 3-day residential to York. Two pupils describe the trip in their own words: "The first day of this crazy trip was very exciting - the railway museum was great and it was really nice to look at all the trains. There was so much to understand and learn from it, so I'm quite happy we went there. Another fun part of the day was when we arrived at the hostel and saw our rooms. They were very nice and I was very excited when we played lots of games in our room. The ghost walk beforehand gave me the chills - but that day was all round excellent! On the next day, we went to the Jorvik Dig and Jorvik Viking Centre, which were both fun, learning about history and using archaeological skills, and seeing a day in the life of a Viking in York. To finish the second day, we had some fish and chips before going back to the hostel to relax. Finally, on day 3, we went to the chocolate factory and ate lots of samples before going to the S
• Saturday 11 October 2025 Outdoor learning at Longdon As part of the Growing Minds Junior curriculum, this week:
• Friday 10 October 2025 Hindu temple visit for Year 2 pupils We recently had an amazing day at the Balaji Temple in Dudley. We learned all about temple rituals and the flag and the sacrificial stone outside the entrance and we were told that Ganesh (the elephant-headed god) is brave and wise. Indeed, Hindus often worship Ganesh before they start anything new or have an important decision to make.
• Thursday 9 October 2025 Lead Choristers strategise over supper Head Choristers Milly, Jeremy and Elijah, together with Deputy Head Austin and Senior Toby, enjoyed a delicious meal at ASK with the chorister staff to celebrate their new roles within the choir.
• Wednesday 8 October 2025 Captain's role for Emmy Well done to Emmy (Year 10) for being voted by her team mates and coaches to become captain for Midlands Wrekin Raiders, an U16 team in the Women's National Ice Hockey League playing out of Telford Ice Rink.
• Tuesday 7 October 2025 Fundraising through baking "One day I was watching a baking show because I love baking, and I had the idea to make gummy bear-filled chocolate to sell for charity. We went out to buy the ingredients, and once we returned home, we melted and mixed the chocolate and some of the gummy bears. We then filled the moulds and put them in the fridge.
• Monday 6 October 2025 TaeKwon-Do Black Belt for William Congratulations to William S (Year 11) who successfully achieved his 1st Degree Black Belt in TaeKwon-Do, the Korean military martial art.
• Sunday 5 October 2025 Broadening horizons: the value of co-curricular life “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” W. B. Yeats
• Saturday 4 October 2025 European Day of Languages celebrated This year, LCS celebrated the European Day of Languages with a Bake-Off! The challenge: to create a cake or 6 cup cakes representing a language other than English. Some of our pupils (and parents!) produced some amazing bakes and earned value points for themselves and for their House. Thank you to those of you who brought in your bakes to sell at the Macmillan coffee morning, which raised nearly £500. Well done to all entrants and huge congratulations go to the following winners: Overall: Daniel in Year 7 for his take on "le petit déjeuner français" Year 5:Tyler for his giant Belgian cookie Year 6: Joint winners Thomas and Jared Year 7: Joint winners Jess and Leo Year 8: Teddy Year 9: Joint winners Tessa and Mariella
• Friday 3 October 2025 Excellent achievement by U16 Netballers A top performance by the LCS U16 netballers who finished runners-up in the Midlands ISA competition, losing out by a single goal in the final to Twycross. The girls played superbly all day, qualifying top in their section, scoring 40 goals and conceding just 5. The team defeated St Dominic's in the quarter finals, before coming up against Kings High in the semis, whom they had already defeated in the pool section. But Kings nearly turned the tables taking a 3-0 lead, before a resilient performance by LCS saw a great comeback to take the game 8-6. The final was a tight affair with LCS just falling short in a 3-2 defeat. Great play, teamwork, and sportsmanship all day - well done girls! Mrs Gleeson
• Thursday 2 October 2025 Maths fun with Years 2 and 8 Our Year 8 pupils enjoyed helping the Year 2 children with their maths this week, including adding and doubling and, in some cases, the Year 8 students were setting extra challenges for the Year 2s. It was fantastic to watch them work so well together: the Year 2s were listening to the explanations and accepting the help from the older students, and the Year 8s showed real kindness and patience, and provided excellent maths explanations. Mrs Reynolds, Head of Maths and Miss Aldridge
• Thursday 2 October 2025 Performing Arts Awards celebration We were delighted to host our very first Performing Arts Awards Evening recently, celebrating the talent, commitment, and creativity of our students in both Music and Drama. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication of pupils who give countless hours to rehearsals, performances, and lessons, and who contribute so much to the life of the school through the arts. We were also honoured to welcome our guest speaker, Jordan Adams (singer, songwriter and radio presenter), who shared inspiring words about the power of the performing arts and treated the audience to a stunning performance of Stars from Les Miserables. Congratulations to all those who received an award - you should be immensely proud of your achievements. We look forward to building on this success and seeing what the year ahead holds for everybody. Miss Hodgkiss, Miss Croft and Mrs Lamb
• Wednesday 1 October 2025 Exciting outdoor activities at Longdon This week's biodiversity and sustainability lessons included:
• Tuesday 30 September 2025 Learning beyond walls: The power of outdoor education “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir
• Monday 29 September 2025 5 Star Hygiene Rating Congratulations to our Catering Team (Accent Catering) for once again achieving a 5 Star Hygiene Rating (beautifully modelled by Katie!), signifying the highest food safety standards in the school kitchens.
• Sunday 28 September 2025 Why read for 30 minutes a day?
• Saturday 27 September 2025 Swimming milestone for Karran Congratulations to Karran G (Year 7) who was awarded a 1000 metres swimming certificate and badge from Swim England last week.
• Friday 26 September 2025 National Spelling Bee for Jayce Well done to Jayce J (Year 3) for taking part in this year's National Spelling Bee Championship at Hackney Library, London, which was hosted by Dr Ronx from CBBC's Operation Ouch.
• Thursday 25 September 2025 Squash success at County Championships! Congratulations to Billy F (Year 7) who had a successful Warwickshire Squash County Championships last weekend.
• Wednesday 24 September 2025 Conquering Mount Snowdon Recently brothers Jeremy and Dominic S (Year 8 and Year 5 respectively), hiked up Mount Snowdon together. The weather was absolutely atrocious as you can see from the photograph, but they persevered and had a great time, despite the wet and misty Welsh weather. Their mum, Mrs S, is very proud of the boys for doing it. Congratulations to you both!
• Tuesday 23 September 2025 Giving and Growing: Charity in Education One of the cornerstones of our educational philosophy is the cultivation of empathy and responsibility towards others. As we prepare for our Harvest celebrations, we are reminded of the importance of giving to those in need. This year, we once again invite families to contribute to our local Foodbanks, whose work makes a tangible difference in the lives of many in our community. Research shows that altruism has profound developmental benefits. A 2019 study from the University of British Columbia found that children who engage in charitable acts report higher levels of happiness and self-worth. Dr Thomas Lickona, a leading expert in character education, writes: “Moral life grows through practice. Children become caring by doing caring deeds.” Supporting the Lichfield and Rugeley Foodbanks provides children with a clear and meaningful way to see the impact of their generosity. It reminds them that education is not only about exams and lessons, but about learning to li
• Monday 22 September 2025 Growing Minds engaging younger pupils This week, as part of the Growing Minds primary curriculum, Year 1 children have been planting acorns; Year 2 have collecting materials to set up a wormery; Year 3 have planted seeds to grow plug plants for the meadow; and Year 4 have learned how to forage for elderberries to make syrup. Mrs Hart, Forest School Lead
• Friday 19 September 2025 How do we teach students to be creative?
• Thursday 18 September 2025 We are ISA Performing Arts Finalists! We are delighted to have been selected as a Finalist in the ISA Award for Excellence in Performing Arts. This national award recognises the outstanding work independent schools across the UK and beyond are achieving in music, dance and drama.
• Wednesday 17 September 2025 Enlighten Festival at the Cathedral September 26th, 27th and 28th 2025
• Tuesday 16 September 2025 Kickboxing progression for Ruben Many congratulations to Ruben S (Year 3) who moved up a grade to a yellow and white belt in kickboxing last weekend. Ruben had to demonstrate a series of combinations made up of various punches and kicks, resulting in a score of 29/30.
• Monday 15 September 2025 Eventing success for Luella and Jack Mack Luella H (Year 11) had a wonderful and very busy summer competing for her Irish Pony Club, The Killinicks. Luella successfully qualified for the All Ireland Pony Club Championships held in Tattersalls, Co. Meath, in August.
• Friday 12 September 2025 Laurie and the Teddy Bear Festival As part of the village Teddy Bear Festival, Laurie H (Year 9) delighted visitors by playing the organ at St James' Church. Over two days, Laurie performed for nearly three hours, with the cheerful whistle of the Teddy Bear train ride adding to the atmosphere. His efforts were part of a wonderful community event that raised over £5,000 for a local charity. Congratulations, Laurie!
• Thursday 11 September 2025 The importance of beginning positively It is a joy to welcome all our pupils and families back to a new academic year. The start of term is always a moment of promise: new notebooks, sharpened pencils, and a fresh chance to set goals. I am especially proud to reflect on the excellent summer results achieved by our pupils. These are a testament not only to their hard work, but also to the steadfast support of our teachers, other school staff, and families. Psychologists remind us that how we begin matters greatly. Carol Dweck's research on growth mindset highlights the value of approaching each challenge as an opportunity for development rather than a final judgment of ability. A positive beginning helps set this tone. Establishing consistent routines at home - such as regular bedtimes, organised school bags, and a dedicated time for prep -provides children with the structure they need to thrive. The American Psychological Association (2021) notes that children with strong home-school routines experience lower stress and hig

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