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For over 80 years Sir John Lawes School has been delivering an outstanding education for the students in our care.

Harpenden, Hertfordshire
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Claire Robins, CEO of @ScholarsEdTrust and Headteacher of Sir John Lawes School has been awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List #sirjohnlawes #sjlpride #QueensHonours #OBE
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Delighted that SJL’s minibuses (along with many of their drivers) are now signed up to volunteer for the NHS! #ACE #NHS
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
And that’s a wrap! 7 year groups tested in 2 1/2 days, ready to return to lessons on Monday. Thanks to our amazing team of testers! #SJLPride
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
We are incredibly proud to announce that Sir John Lawes continues to be an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2023). Thank you to our pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors and the wider school community. Read the full report here: #sjlproud
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
To our year 11 & 13 in particular. Don’t panic or worry about the changes to exam arrangements. We will continue to support you & make sure you have everything you need to achieve your next steps. Stay focussed & we will be in contact as soon as we know more. #SJLtogether
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Done and dusted. All eligible students tested 3 times & bays packed away. Thanks to our hardworking testing team & congratulations to the students on their fabulous behaviour! #AllInThisTogether #SJLpride
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Immense pride throughout the school community, as Head Teacher Claire Robins attends today’s Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace to receive her OBE for services to education #sjlpride
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The Royal Family
6 years
Today, hundreds of honours recipients came to Buckingham Palace to receive their insignia from The Princess Royal at an Investiture ceremony.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
After their appearance on ⁦ @BBC3CR ⁩ this morning, the D&T team are working hard to break the 100 mask target. Delighted to have support from our friends ⁦ @StanboroughS ⁩ today! #NHS #SJLACE #StrongerTogether
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Sir John Lawes
9 months
Wishing our Year 7 students a fantastic time as they head off to PGL Liddington today - a chance to make new friends, try new challenges and make amazing memories. Have Fun!! #SJLPGL2023
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Sir John Lawes
7 years
Year 7 have arrived safely at Little Canada - looking forward to a week full of adventures!
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Happy to report Year 7 have arrived safely and are looking forward to what the week will bring! #SJLKingswood2018
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Though SJL has never been closed, we are so pleased to see the return of our Year 10 students today, with Year 12 making their return tomorrow.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
To the whole SJL community: We are receiving the news about the government’s proposals for schools and examinations at the same time as you are and we will obviously need more detail before we can issue a confident response. Please bear with us!
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Proud of our SJL climate change activists who organised a student demonstration at lunchtime in Harpenden today, along with other @ScholarsEdTrust and Harpenden students! #COP26 #ClimateAction #SETpride
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
In an unprecedented year, we could not be prouder of our students and staff - thank you! As we close our doors for the holidays, all there is left to say is we wish the entire SJL community a safe and very Merry Christmas #SJLChristmasCountdown #MerryChristmas2020 🎄
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Year 7 are heading to the coaches, ready for their week of adventure #SJLKingswood2018
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Immense pride throughout SJL and @ScholarsEdTrust as Headteacher and Trust CEO, Claire Robins OBE, has been recognised for her significant contribution to teaching and as such has been admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching @CharteredColl
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Sir John Lawes
8 months
Congratulations to Will in yr10 for Winning the Hertfordshire Services for Young People’s award for resilience. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Terrible weather but great results! Congratulations to all our year 11 students, who worked so hard and achieved grades to be very proud of!
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Year 7 ready for the off. Kingswood here we come.
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
Huge congratulations to the Senior Boys Football team who retained the trophy, defeating Beaumont 3-2 in the District Cup Final. #sjlproud
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Great to see so many smiling faces this morning! Congratulations to all our students, we’re so proud of you all!
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
On Wednesday, 17 October 2018, head teacher Claire Robins was honoured to visit Buckingham Palace to officially receive her OBE from the Princess Royal #SJLpride
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Lovely to see so many happy faces collecting #ALevelResults this morning! Congratulations to Yr 13 and good luck in your future careers!
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Trip update. Our Year 7 students have arrived safely at PGL Liddington. #SJLY7PGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Congratulations to Miss Gillot, Mrs Kelly and Mrs O’Leary - all finalists in this year’s Herts Advertiser School Awards! @HertsAdSchool @hertsad #SJLpride
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Alviar was not a Sir John Lawes School boy, but he was a Harpenden schoolboy. Alviar, we wish you the very best.
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RoundwoodParkSchool
4 years
Even a small donation would help Alviar Cohen reach his fundraising target. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word.
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
The entire SJL student and staff body observed a 2 mins silence today in honour of the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II. A very moving yet proud moment for us all.
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
SJL Election results: Lib Dem 48% Labour 16.3% Green 15.8% Conservative 15.3% (Spoilt papers 4.6%) Congratulations to the winning party!
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Sir John Lawes
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Congratulations to all our yr13 students on their fantastic results. Good luck on the next stage of your journey. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
Our world Challenge Groups have safely landed in South Africa. We wish them a great trip.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Well done Mr Carey! #SJLACE #SJLPride
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The Village Surgery
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to Mr Joe Care @sirjohnlawes for manufacturing protective face shields for our doctors, nurses and staff during Covid-19 pandemic. They will keep us safe and ensure we continue to care for our NHS patients during this incredibly challenging time.
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Yr7 students off the coach and straight into action. #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
5 months
Congratulations to our yr13 students who have received offers from Oxford and Cambridge. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
After a good night’s sleep the yr7s are up bright and early for breakfast. #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Dear Year 11 and 13 students. Thank you for making your last day such a memorable one for us all. We are beginning to get news about how the A level and GCSE grades will be awarded. We will wait for more detail and contact you after the weekend when we have a fuller picture.
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Sir John Lawes
8 years
Year 7 all safely arrived and settling in! #littlecanada #sleepwell
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Congratulations to our year 13 students - we’re so proud of you all! Good luck in everything you go on to do. #SJLPride #SJLACE
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Sir John Lawes
7 years
After a good night's sleep, it's another glorious morning at Little Canada - testing our teamwork on Jacob's Ladder!
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Congratulations to all our year 13s on an impressive set of A level results - we wish you every success for the future! @SJL6thform
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Congratulations to all our year 11 students on their hard work and outstanding results. Celebrate your achievements and good luck with the next stages of your careers!
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Sir John Lawes
3 months
U18 Hertfordshire County Cup Final result. SJL 3-0 BSHS A superb performance from all in the squad. Congratulations to all the players and staff who have contributed to this success. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
We were thrilled to welcome Year 7 joiners this morning, starting their day with a welcome address from Headteacher, Ms Robins #SJLyr72020
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
So very proud of our Yr 13 students collecting their results this morning. They’ve had such a tough time and shown such resilience. Good luck for success in the future all of you - you deserve it!
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Some great news to end the week - congratulations to Mrs Hastings-Clarke on having her work published! @SJLmusicfac #SJLPride
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
All at SJL saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She lived a life of service to our Nation. A life full of the virtues we should all aspire to follow. We extend our condolences to the Royal Family.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
To the whole SJL community. We are hearing the announcements about new lockdown measures at the same time as you are. We will look at the detail when we have it & communicate with you as soon as we can. Tomorrow will be remote learning for all as already planned.
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Congratulations to our Senior Football Team! District Champions after a competitive match against @Verulam_PE this evening at Clarence Park. A great performance by the squad who are a credit to @SJLPhysEd
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Year 7 have been displaying exceptional teamwork this afternoon, Areoball being a firm favourite #SJLpgl2022
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
Year 11 - tonight is all about you, your prom awaits! Class of 2023, enjoy your special evening, make amazing memories and have a fabulous night!
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Sir John Lawes
10 years
#LittleCanada2014 Yr 7 are ready for a week of adventures! http://t.co/sZcgLbMj0v
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
Our amazing Jazz Band and Chamber Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall! @SJLmusicfac #sjlproud
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
A big thank you to the Rothamsted Manor Recitals Club for donating a Grand Piano to SJL.
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Sir John Lawes
5 months
We are very proud of Theo in Year 7, who is the first student in SJL history invited to compete in the final of The Oxford University Computing Challenge! Good luck Theo! #SJLProud
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
It is with great pride that I can announce we have just been awarded the Eco Schools Green Flag with Distinction. The highest award you can achieve. Sustainability is truly at the heart of what we do. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Thank you to all members of the SJL community for their support over this last term. We are immensely proud of all our students and staff for their dedication, adapting to these extraordinary times. We look forward to having a school full of students and staff once again.
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Evening by the camp fire. Everyone singing before bedtime.
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Exciting improvements going on around the site ready for when all our students return! Thanks to the Friends of SJL for this great new covered seating area.
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
The sun has been shining on the yr7s today. Lots of fun activities enjoyed by all. #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
The PGL staff have been amazed by the manners and kindness of our yr7 towards each other. The SJL ACE in action! #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Wishing our Year 7 a fantastic week of fun and adventure on their first residential trip at SJL. Take every opportunity and make memories #SJLKingswood2018
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Year 7 have arrived safely and are tucking into lunch! #SJLpgl2022
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
Delighted to welcome TV journalist and presenter Martine Croxall this morning, giving our media students top tips and advise before they embark on a day of journalism - researching, writing, filming and editing their own news story as part of #BBCSchoolReport @MartineBBC
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Thanks to @hertsad helping SJL's Climate Action Group to get their voices heard with the "A Climate of Change" article in this month's Discover Hertfordshire supplement.
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Sir John Lawes
7 years
Two very brave students enjoying The Giant Swing this morning at Little Canada!
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Yr7 have left PGL. ETA 4pm #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
A special visitor to SJL today, 9 month old Jack from Beds Cambs & Herts Police - police dog training. Thanks To Mrs Warren for bringing Jack in, behaving impeccably in the busy school environment.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Listen out for Mr Carey on @BBC3CR tomorrow at 8.20 - talking about the great work our D&T department are doing making #covidmasks for the NHS. So many schools doing amazing things to support the community in these challenging times! #SJLACE #StrongerTogether
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Sir John Lawes
7 years
Lunchtime at SJL and lunchtime in Little Canada, students getting ready for lunch #sjlmemories
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Congratulations to all our new Year 7s - you really impressed us today! Looking forward to have you with us properly in September. #sjlfamily
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Sir John Lawes
7 years
Mr Carey welcomes Year 7 to Sir John Lawes #intake2017
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Yr7 have demonstrated amazing behaviour, effort and application today #SJLPROUD #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Ski Trip: We have arrived in Fiesch. Off to sort out boots and skis. Stunning weather.
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Orientation before lunch #SJLKingswood2019
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Thank you to all our St Albans & Harpenden Secondary Head teacher colleagues for coming together virtually today, to discuss how schools are approaching the current difficult situation. It's great to have such a supportive local educational community! #strongertogether #STASSH
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Year 7 have arrived safely at Kingswood.
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Wonderful to see so many smiling faces this morning! Congratulations on your achievements Year 11, we’re so pleased for you all! #SJLPride
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Sir John Lawes
11 months
Congratulations to all our GCSE students on their fantastic results. We look forward to welcoming record numbers back to our 6th form next year. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
After the trials and tribulations of the last few months, so lovely to be celebrating with these wonderful students!
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
World challenge update. Both groups have set up camp and have set to work on their community initiatives. They have also visited Sibebe Rock.
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Christmas Dinner Day! Huge thank to Ms Ramsey and her team @HCLcatering for once again producing a fabulous Christmas dinner.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Beautiful blue skies overhead this lunchtime #rainbow
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
What have you done today to make you feel proud? Year 7s exchanging stories from the day and celebrating success
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Year 7 putting team building to tremendous effect building carts for transport #SJLKingswood2018
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Sir John Lawes
8 years
Well done Emilie and Ruby on raising a staggering £900 for @alzheimerssoc #sportsday2k16 #InspirationMonday
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Sir John Lawes
9 years
Year 7 safely arrived at Little Canada and settling into cabins.
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Many congratulations to our successful Oxbridge applicants, off to study a range of subjects in September from Modern and Medieval Languages to Psychological and Behavioural Sciences. Wishing them every success @SJL6thform #SJLpride
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
An immensely proud head teacher today, handing out over 240 Head Teacher's Commendations to the Year 8 bubble for achievements from summer term 2020. Well done Hepworth receiving the highest number of commendations #sjlpride
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Sir John Lawes
9 years
Tired out at #LittleCanada . A 'blink and you'll miss it' sort of a day, with so much action going on. A good night's sleep is in order.
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Sir John Lawes
2 years
Thank you to our dedicated site team, who have been working tremendously hard to ensure our pathways are clear and safe for our students and staff. The school looked beautiful in this morning's sunlight.
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Tackling Jacob’s Ladder on Day 1, Year 7 are proving they possess a positive “can do” attitude #SJLKingswood2018
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
It was all about bravery today for yr7. Braving the cold and the fear. Great resilience shown by all the students on the penultimate day. #SJLPGL2021
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
No rain but lots of action for year 7.
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Sir John Lawes
4 years
Congratulation to our yr 13 students who have coped brilliantly with the challenging circumstances of the past few months & are now moving on to the next stages of their careers where we know they will achieve great things. Some happy socially distanced photos attached!
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Sir John Lawes
3 years
Thank you to our students and staff for working incredibly hard over this past academic year, working with the enthusiasm and passion that we have at SJL. Wishing the SJL community a safe and enjoyable summer.
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Sir John Lawes
8 years
Wishing all our Y7 students a memorable Little Canada trip, leaving later this morning @PGLTravel #memorymaker #littlecanada
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Barbara Hastings (nee Leaking) one of the very first Manland Secondary students in 1939 has joined us today! #80thcelebrations
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Sir John Lawes
1 year
World Challenge update. Team 1 have completed their community project and Team 2 have returned from their 3 day trek. #SJLproud
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Sir John Lawes
5 years
Conquering the Leap of Faith #SJLKingswood2019
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Sir John Lawes
6 years
Year 7 have been constructing shelters and building fires #SJLKingswood2018
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