Sir John Lawes School
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Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school
located in Harpenden
, Hertfordshire
, United Kingdom
(UK). It is a state-run school for both males and females between the ages of 11 and 18. The school has close links to two other local secondary schools—Roundwood Park School
and St. George's School
—as well as the neighbouring Manland Primary School and is active in the community and abroad.
Grounds and Facilities=
The Media and Creative Facilities recognised by their media status comprise television and media studios including virtual studios and location filming and recording equipment.
Values=
The Sir John Lawes ACE identifies the target values of the school;
- Achievement in academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and other forms with a focus on teaching and learning.
- Care for students, staff and others beyond the school community.
- Excellent standards, manners, honesty, personal integrity and uniform
The school encourages international relations through links with partner schools in Zambia, America, France and Germany.
The school has an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Dimension Action Plan in which there are clearly defined actions and responsibilities and a section of the School Development Plan is also dedicated to sustainability. Ofsted has rated their ESD work as ‘Outstanding’.
, Science and Training school status . Over 90% of students make the expected national curriculum level or higher in English, maths and science by the end of Key Stage 3, with all students achieving 5 or more GCSE passes or equivalent and over 80% of students achieve 5 or more GCSE passes at grades A*-C.
Their Science Organic Vegetable Garden has won Second Prize in Harpenden in Bloom
.
In 2008, a team of students participating in the Engineering Education Scheme were selected by a panel of judges to represent The Eastern Region in the February 2009 National level of the BA CREST Awards
, with their work on the Eurofighter Typhoon
in partnership with SELEX Galileo
. On the 6th March 2009, the team was presented with an award for being Highly Commended at the Big Bang 2009.
History=
Thanks to the effort of, and largely at the expense of, John Bennett Lawes, work began to start education of Harpenden's youth in 1847. This culminated in a school being maintained and enlarged with Sir Lawes' funds and on ground adjoining to his until 1920, when land was obtained by Harpenden County Council from the Manland Common. This is now the site for the Sir John Lawes and Manland Primary schools. Originally, SJL was called Manland Secondary School, but was renamed in recognition of the efforts of their namesake.
In 1939, the main buildings for both schools were completed, just in time for the Second World War, when the then 'Manland School' had to accommodate evacuees
of London
from Hugh Myddleton School
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Harpenden
Harpenden
Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire, England.The town's total population is just under 30,000.-Geography and administration:There are two civil parishes: Harpenden and Harpenden Rural....
, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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(UK). It is a state-run school for both males and females between the ages of 11 and 18. The school has close links to two other local secondary schools—Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park School is a mixed, 11-18 secondary school situated in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK. Opened in 1956, it currently has around 1200 pupils, most of whom live in the local area, and surrounding villages Roundwood Park School is a mixed, 11-18 secondary school situated in Harpenden,...
and St. George's School
St. George's School, Harpenden
St George's VA School, Harpenden is a traditional day and boarding school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, serving students of both genders from ages 11 to 18 with emphasis on a Christian ethos...
—as well as the neighbouring Manland Primary School and is active in the community and abroad.
Grounds and Facilities=
The Media and Creative Facilities recognised by their media status comprise television and media studios including virtual studios and location filming and recording equipment.
Values=
The Sir John Lawes ACE identifies the target values of the school;
- Achievement in academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and other forms with a focus on teaching and learning.
- Care for students, staff and others beyond the school community.
- Excellent standards, manners, honesty, personal integrity and uniform
The school encourages international relations through links with partner schools in Zambia, America, France and Germany.
The school has an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Dimension Action Plan in which there are clearly defined actions and responsibilities and a section of the School Development Plan is also dedicated to sustainability. Ofsted has rated their ESD work as ‘Outstanding’.
Academic
Sir John Lawes School is classed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and holds 3 specialisms; Media & ArtsArts College
Arts Colleges were introduced in 1997 as part of the now defunct Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. The system enabled secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, the performing, visual and/or media arts...
, Science and Training school status . Over 90% of students make the expected national curriculum level or higher in English, maths and science by the end of Key Stage 3, with all students achieving 5 or more GCSE passes or equivalent and over 80% of students achieve 5 or more GCSE passes at grades A*-C.
Other
The senior football team won the St Albans District Cup in 2007, 2010 and 2011, and the County Cup in 2008.Their Science Organic Vegetable Garden has won Second Prize in Harpenden in Bloom
Britain in Bloom
RHS Britain in Bloom, supported by Anglian Home Improvements, is the largest horticultural campaign in the United Kingdom. It was first held in 1963, initiated by the British Tourist Board based on the example set by Fleurissement de France. It has been organised by the Royal Horticultural Society ...
.
In 2008, a team of students participating in the Engineering Education Scheme were selected by a panel of judges to represent The Eastern Region in the February 2009 National level of the BA CREST Awards
British Association for the Advancement of Science
frame|right|"The BA" logoThe British Association for the Advancement of Science or the British Science Association, formerly known as the BA, is a learned society with the object of promoting science, directing general attention to scientific matters, and facilitating interaction between...
, with their work on the Eurofighter Typhoon
Eurofighter Typhoon
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole combat aircraft, designed and built by a consortium of three companies: EADS, Alenia Aeronautica and BAE Systems; working through a holding company, Eurofighter GmbH, which was formed in 1986...
in partnership with SELEX Galileo
SELEX Galileo
SELEX Galileo is a major defence electronics company that specialises in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation and control, and imaging systems. It is owned by the Italian company Finmeccanica....
. On the 6th March 2009, the team was presented with an award for being Highly Commended at the Big Bang 2009.
History=
Thanks to the effort of, and largely at the expense of, John Bennett Lawes, work began to start education of Harpenden's youth in 1847. This culminated in a school being maintained and enlarged with Sir Lawes' funds and on ground adjoining to his until 1920, when land was obtained by Harpenden County Council from the Manland Common. This is now the site for the Sir John Lawes and Manland Primary schools. Originally, SJL was called Manland Secondary School, but was renamed in recognition of the efforts of their namesake.
In 1939, the main buildings for both schools were completed, just in time for the Second World War, when the then 'Manland School' had to accommodate evacuees
Evacuations of civilians in Britain during World War II
Evacuation of civilians in Britain during the Second World War was designed to save the population of urban or military areas in the United Kingdom from aerial bombing of cities and military targets such as docks. Civilians, particularly children, were moved to areas thought to be less at risk....
of London
London
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from Hugh Myddleton School