News - Lichfield Cathedral School

Saturday 21 June 2025 Athletics news Independent Schools Midlands Regional Competition

Friday 20 June 2025 Cambridge Organ Experience Report by Isobel and Laurie (Year 8) & Leo (Year 6)

Thursday 19 June 2025 Skipping Workshop at Longdon Children in Reception through to Year 4 had a fantastic time taking part in a skipping workshop last week!

Wednesday 18 June 2025 Super volunteering by Oliver As well as being an amazing help to his mum, Oliver M (Year 11) currently volunteers as part of the Churchyard Grass Cutting team, between April and October they meet up on a Monday evening and ensure his local churchyard is tidy and safe for all users. He is also part of the Environmental team at Church: Oliver usually leads the activities aimed at the younger visitors, for example, building bug hotels, etc.

Tuesday 17 June 2025 In the growing garden with Reception Potatoes were planted, nurtured, harvested, cooked and eaten!

Monday 16 June 2025 U13 Cricket vs Stafford Grammar School Lichfield Cathedral School's U13 cricket team got their season underway with a thrilling and hard-fought encounter against a strong Stafford Grammar School side. Despite narrowly missing out on victory, the boys can take great pride in a spirited and competitive performance.

Sunday 15 June 2025 U11 Cricket vs Denstone On a sunny and cheerful afternoon, we were delighted to welcome Denstone for a fantastic showcase of U11 pairs cricket. With five matches being played at once across the grounds, the atmosphere was buzzing with energy, excitement, and friendly competition.

Saturday 14 June 2025 Leadership matters and a blast from the past A quick search on Google on the topic of ‘leadership' currently yields 3,030,000+ results. New books on the subject are constantly being added and there seem to be a wealth of training courses on offer. We are mindful in school that many qualities of good leadership are just good qualities per se; and our pupils seem to possess them by the bucket load. So, what makes a good leader&quest;

Friday 13 June 2025 TT Rock Stars Day! Last week the Year 3 and 4 pupils enjoyed a fun-packed Times Tables Rock Stars Day.

Thursday 12 June 2025 Erin's paramedic training begins Erin (Year 8) is fascinated by paramedic sciences and has decided for her future career she wants to become a paramedic and then progress to a consultant paramedic position. She has always been very empathetic and caring to animals, the environment and people, and when watching an A&E paramedic programme, what she observed connected with Erin’s values and she said to me, ‘That’s what I want to do, I want to help people.’

Wednesday 11 June 2025 Volunteer opportunities

Tuesday 10 June 2025 Molly's amazing martial arts Molly (Year 7) has been training in Korean martial arts for the last 6 years. Recently she took part in the Kuk Sool Won European Championships, where she was promoted to 1st Dahn black belt. She also achieved 4 silver medals in her age and belt divisions.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 Alumni news - Henry Smith “I have been volunteering on a weekly basis as a teaching assistant for ESOL classes at the St Sidwell’s community centre in Exeter. These are free classes held for those who speak limited English and are taken almost exclusively by refugees and asylum seekers.

Monday 9 June 2025 Golfing talent flourishing Zara and Poppy (both in Year 4) recently took part in a Golf Sixes competition at Druid’s Heath Golf Club in Aldridge.

Sunday 8 June 2025 Incredible Year 8 & 9 Concert As many of you know, I was a pupil here at Lichfield Cathedral School throughout my secondary education, and I absolutely loved Music at the School (and still do!).

Saturday 7 June 2025 Burntwood & Lichfield School Games Football Just before half term, our U11 football team competed in the second night of the School Games football league. It took places at Lichfield City FC and there were 10 schools (13 teams) taking part. Lichfield were looking to push on and add some more points to their current total from the first evening earlier in the year.

Friday 6 June 2025 Volunteers' Week - get involved! This week is Volunteers' Week - a national celebration of the incredible contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. At our school, one of our core pillars is 'service', and there's no better time to reflect on how volunteering embodies this value.The Role of Volunteering in Our School CommunityMany of our pupils actively engage in volunteering, particularly through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) programme. Students participating in the DofE dedicate significant time to community service, developing skills, confidence, and a sense of responsibility. Whether it's assisting at local charities, participating in environmental projects, or supporting community events, their efforts make a tangible difference.Volunteering Opportunities in Lichfield and Surrounding AreasFor those seeking ways to get involved, Lichfield and the surrounding areas offer numerous volunteering opportunities:Lichfield Cathedral: Offers roles in hospitality, caring for the cathedral, and opport

Thursday 5 June 2025 DofE Bronze training day On Saturday 17th May the Year 10s had their first Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award training day. The students worked together for the day in their groups and completed training on first aid, nutrition, map reading and stove training.

Wednesday 4 June 2025 Music exam successes! We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our pupils who recently took music exams with ABRSM and Trinity examination boards. Across a wide range of instruments and singing, our young musicians impressed examiners with their musicality, preparation, and poise under pressure.

Tuesday 3 June 2025 Poppy and Cordelia installed as Choristers Congratulations to Poppy and Cordelia who were recently installed as Full Choristers into Lichfield Cathedral Choral Foundation.

Monday 2 June 2025 U13 Tennis vs Old Swinford Hospital It was a fantastic afternoon of tennis on home turf as our U13 team from LCS welcomed Old Swinford Hospital for a brilliant fixture full of sportsmanship, skill, and joy. LCS put in a superb all-round performance, winning all four singles rubbers and both doubles matches for a clean 6-0 victory!

Sunday 1 June 2025 The Dream of Gerontius - a review

Saturday 31 May 2025 Blists Hill Victorian village for Year 2 Year 2 recently visited Blists Hill Victorian village. We had a terrific time! The children all dressed up as Victorian children as soon as they arrived and they participated in a Victorian lesson. We discussed the similarities and differences between past and present methods of schooling.

Friday 30 May 2025 Congratulations Emily, Molly & Orlaith! Well done to Emily, Molly & Orlaith for raising more than £2,250 for Cancer Research UK!

Thursday 29 May 2025 Cannock & District Athletics Yrs 8-9

Wednesday 28 May 2025 Burntwood & Lichfield School Games Cross-Country On Tuesday 13th May, our Year 4 cross-country runners took on the Burntwood and Lichfield School Games course in the 20-degree heat at Chase Terrace Academy. Across all age groups, we have had a super successful year with our XC teams.

Tuesday 27 May 2025 Music & Wellbeing - together in perfect harmony This week I am unashamedly sharing an excellent article written by Dr Hazel Harrison on Music and Wellbeing. Here at LCS, we are very aware of the transformational power of music and the benefits we appreciate from having such a musical community. As we reflect in the beautiful music of Easter and look towards the musical showcase that is Speech Day, it’s a good moment to acknowledge the science to back up our experiences, as Dr Harrison tells us: Music holds a significant place in bolstering wellbeing, contributing to mood enhancement, fostering social connections and alleviating feelings of isolation and stress. Music can trigger the release of positive chemicals in the body, similar to the effects of physical exercise. A person will often have an individual relationship with a song or genre, and these pieces of music may also provide a way to express emotions.

Monday 26 May 2025 Cannock & District Athletics Yrs 7-11 1/5/2025 - Years 7 & 8 School athletics competitions start at the beginning of May and it was the first Cannock and District athletics competition on the 1st of May. This was the first competition for our Year 7 pupils, and the Year 8 pupils were hoping to build on what they had achieved last year and during the cross-country season. These events welcome schools from across the district, from Lichfield, right across to Codsall and Wombourne. As you can see below, we had some brilliant results, which were topped by a total of six first places and fifteen podium places. A great start to this year's athletics season.

Sunday 25 May 2025 Vodaphone Play Your Way to Wimbledon Boys' Singles 2025 On Wednesday 7th May, the annual Vodafone Play Your Way to Wimbledon tournament was held at the Beacon Park courts, showcasing a fantastic display of talent, sportsmanship, tactical gameplay, and plenty of smiles. The event brought together an enthusiastic group of Year 7 to 9 pupils, representing a wide range of skill levels.

Saturday 24 May 2025 Tri-Golf Festival fun! This week, we were thrilled to host our annual School Games Tri-Golf Festival here at Lichfield Cathedral School —and what a day it was! We welcomed five fantastic schools, each bringing at least two enthusiastic teams, and the energy was brilliant from start to finish. The sun was shining, spirits were high, and there were plenty of smiles all round as children took to the course.

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