LGS Stoneygate

🌍📍 Geography came to life for our Year 8 pupils as they headed into Leicester city centre to investigate the impact of regeneration on the local area.

Visiting four locations across the city, pupils conducted observations, surveys and interviews with members of the public, gathering valuable primary data to assess the social, economic and environmental effects of regeneration. The trip provided a fantastic opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting while developing key fieldwork, communication and analytical skills.

To round off a successful day, pupils put their teamwork and competitive spirit to the test with a Ryder Cup-style mini golf competition at Treetop Golf! ⛳🏆

A fantastic day of learning beyond the classroom, combining academic enquiry with plenty of fun along the way.

🦷✨ Year 8 were brushing up on their hygiene knowledge today with an interactive lesson exploring the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome!

From mastering effective toothbrushing techniques to understanding the science behind antiperspirants and everyday hygiene habits, pupils discovered how small daily actions can have a big impact on their health and wellbeing.

They left the science lab squeaky clean, full of new knowledge, and ready to put their learning into practice! 🧼🔬

🏔️ Reaching New Heights 🌟

Congratulations to Jovan on completing the Leicestershire 3 Peaks Challenge in support of Leicester Hospital Charities!

Taking on a demanding 16-mile route across Bardon Hill, Old John Tower and Beacon Hill, Jovan demonstrated incredible determination while helping to raise awareness and funds for children with serious illnesses and their families.

We are incredibly proud of his achievement, resilience, and commitment to supporting such an important cause. Well done, Jovan! 👏💙

🎙️ New ISA Podcast: Practical Insights on School Inspections and Leadership

School inspections can often feel like a high-pressure performance rather than a reflection of everyday school life. In the latest episode of the ISA Podcast, our Headmistress, Mrs Christina McCullough, joins ISA inspectors and educational leaders to discuss navigating the evolving inspection landscape with confidence.

The conversation explores the new F23 inspection framework, current national trends, common regulatory considerations, and how school leaders can prepare strategically and authentically for inspection. Importantly, it also highlights the human side of the process, including supporting staff wellbeing and maintaining a strong school culture before, during and after an inspection.

This episode offers practical, reassuring and insightful guidance for school leaders, governors and educators alike.

🎧 Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/yhs8adzt

🦁🐒 A wild day of learning! 🐘🦒

As part of their Animals topic, our littlest learners enjoyed an exciting visit to Twycross Zoo, where they had the opportunity to bring their classroom learning to life.

The children were fascinated by the wide variety of animals and enjoyed learning about different habitats, diets and animal adaptations. They were particularly interested in discovering more about endangered species and the importance of protecting wildlife for future generations. 🌍💚

It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience, filled with curiosity, exploration and plenty of smiles along the way!

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our Deputy Head (Pastoral), Miss Wooldridge, who has been selected to represent England Masters Hockey as Vice-Captain in the upcoming Home Nations Championship. 🏑🇬🇧

Over three days of competition, Miss Wooldridge and her teammates will face Wales, Scotland and Ireland as they continue their preparations for the Masters World Cup in the Netherlands later this summer.

Speaking about the opportunity, Miss Wooldridge said:

"It is an honour to lead alongside such a talented group, and I am incredibly proud to wear the England shirt. This competition is an important step on our journey as we build towards representing England in the Masters World Cup."

We wish Miss Wooldridge the very best of luck and look forward to hearing all about her experiences when she returns. We know she will be an outstanding ambassador for both England and LGS Stoneygate. 💙❤️

🌟 Discover LGS Stoneygate at our upcoming Open Morning! 🌟

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child. Join us on Friday 26 June, 9:00am–11:30am, and experience first-hand what makes LGS Stoneygate such a special place to learn, grow and thrive.

Meet our Headmistress, Mrs Christina McCullough, chat with our pupils and staff, explore our beautiful campus in Great Glen, and discover how we nurture curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Whether you're considering Reception, Prep School or looking ahead to future educational pathways, we'd be delighted to welcome you and share our story.

📅 Friday 26 June
⏰ 9:00am – 11:30am
📍 LGS Stoneygate, Great Glen

🔗 Book your place: www.lgs-stoneygate.org.uk/visit-us

We look forward to meeting you!

🏃‍♀️🌟 Join us for our final Stay and Play event of the academic year! 🌟🏃‍♂️

We are delighted to invite prospective families to a special Pre-Prep Sports Day Stay and Play on Wednesday 11 June from 1:30pm.

This fun-filled afternoon is the perfect opportunity for children to enjoy exciting races, games and sporting challenges, while parents experience the warm, nurturing environment that makes LGS Stoneygate such a special place to learn and grow.

Come and explore our beautiful grounds, meet our dedicated staff and current families, and discover how we inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning from the very beginning of a child's educational journey. We would be delighted to welcome you and share our story.

📅 Wednesday 11 June
⏰ 1:30pm

Book your place via our website: www.lgs-stoneygate.org.uk/visit-us
We look forward to meeting you.

Year 4 have been getting creative as part of their Discovery Curriculum! 🌎🏕️ They have been exploring Native American culture and traditions, learning how weaving was used to create bags, clothing, and other everyday items. 👜🧵

Through a range of hands-on activities, the children have enjoyed discovering traditional weaving techniques while developing their own weaving skills and creativity. 🌟👏

We are so proud of their enthusiasm and the fantastic work they have produced! 💙

We were delighted to celebrate the official opening of the new LGS Stoneygate Sports Hall — an exciting milestone for our school community and a fantastic addition to our growing sporting provision. 🏅✨

The event included inspiring speeches from our Chair of Trustees, Mr Mike Holley, Headmistress Mrs Christina McCullough, and our special guest, Martin Johnson CBE — former England Rugby Captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup winner — who had the honour of officially opening the hall.

Designed to Sport England specifications, this impressive new facility features a professional sprung floor, integrated presentation screens, and exceptional multi-sport capabilities, providing a modern, high-performance environment for sport, wellbeing, competition, and wider school events.

This exciting development reflects our continued commitment to providing outstanding opportunities and experiences for our pupils, both inside and outside the classroom. We look forward to seeing our school community enjoy and benefit from this incredible new space for many years to come.