A huge congratulations to all our LAMDA pupils, from Year 2 to Year 10, who aced their LAMDA examinations.

Our VEX Robotics teams continue to go from strength to strength following their recent successes at the National Championship.

This World Book Day, we marked the occasion with a series of book-themed events and activities across both the Prep and Senior campuses.

Thirty-six boys and girls from Year 7 and Year 8 recently enjoyed an exciting two-day visit to Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, taking part in a Junior Football and Hockey Tour.

We were delighted to welcome the Starling Quartet, a string ensemble from the Royal Academy of Music to John Lyon for a relaxed lunchtime concert and masterclass. 

When it comes to sport, there is something for every pupil to develop their skills and lead active, healthy lifestyles alongside their academics. Here’s a snap shot of a week of sport at the Senior School.

Congratulations to Old Lyonian Jinesh Vohra (OL 2002), who enjoyed a shining moment on BBC’s Dragons’ Den last night.

It was a weekend to remember at St Christopher School in Letchworth Garden City, as our robotics teams dominated the floor, securing a dual victory and a place in the national finals.

One of the many benefits of being an all-through school, is the unrivalled access to facilities and the use of different learning environments across our campus. Year 5 pupils recently enjoyed a special visit to the Senior School Art Studio for an enriching lesson.

A group of our Sixth Form Art students recently attended the regional heats of the ARTiculation Prize, where they listened to art-themed presentations by students from schools across the region, including one of their peers, Cassie in Lower Sixth.

Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic visit to Gunnersbury Museum, once the grand home of the Rothschild family, where they immersed themselves in life as Victorian children in 1891.

From the start of this academic year, our A-level pupils have had the opportunity to study certain subjects at Harrow School alongside their students.

With a deaf child in our Prep School community, we are keen to help pupils build understanding and awareness of inclusivity and the many ways people communicate.

Through John Lyon’s strong connection with the Harrow Family of Schools, our pupils benefit from opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. As part of this global network, they are able to collaborate with peers in other countries, experience different cultures and in music are given the opportunity to perform in some prestigious venues.

Pupils at our Prep School are now enjoying regular “brain breaks” throughout the school day, designed to help them reset and refocus.

We are pleased to announce our Season of Giving campaign at John Lyon for the month of November, during which we will support two local community initiatives - a Food Bank Collection and a Winter Coat Collection - in the lead-up to the festive season.

Year 2 took their learning outside with a practical science lesson at our Sudbury Fields, exploring the natural world and discovering what makes something alive.

Rather than focusing on the usual historical figures like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Malcolm X, we wanted to highlight more contemporary voices.

At John Lyon, there’s a wide choice of extra-curricular activities for pupils to get involved in. There is truly an activity for every interest and our Robotics provision, part of the School’s STEAM programme, is popular amongst both boys and girls across different year groups.

This year’s Harvest Festival at the Prep School was a true celebration of generosity and community spirit.