Elephant Toothpaste and Tornados!

Our Year 7 pupils were treated to a fun-filled programme on Wednesday from the team at 'Science is Magic'.  The pupils were amazed by the ability to demonstrate incredible natural phenomena using simple scientific techniques.   One of our Year 7 girls Charlotte Dawtrey (7 King) said " I really enjoyed this show because it taught me a lot ...

Academy Status

Over a period of twelve months governors have taken great care to look at the issue of academy status with a thorough and unhurried eye.  In January 2011 a governors working group set out the principles which would inform the decision on one of the two alternatives of whether the School should become an academy ...

The 12/12 Challenge

The New Year is often a time for resolutions and challenges and so on January 12th the Librarian challenged all pupils and staff to choose a challenge for their reading, writing or book-related IT skills in the coming year. The aim is that by December 12th (12/12/12) they will have achieved their goal. For example, they ...

Admissions Policy for 2013

The Admissions Policy for 2013 is now open to consultation until 1st March 2012. Governors have made some minor alterations that take into account the new Code of Practice, which is due to be published in February 2012. Please click here for the draft Admissions Policy and an online consultation form.

Sixth Form Open Evening

Sixth Form

You are warmly invited to our ‘Opportunities in the Sixth Form’ Open Evening to be held on Thursday 5th January 2012 at 6.30pm. This evening will enable you to see all that Bishop Luffa’s Sixth Form can offer you. Our academic standards are very high. ‘A’ level results are regularly the best in the County and ...

This new year we welcome two new staff

Miss Caroline Morris joins the Drama team following Mrs Tucker’s appointment as Head of Drama at Mesaieed International School in Qatar. After qualifying with a drama degree from Liverpool John Moore’s University, Miss Morris has taught in a number of secondary schools; during her degree she acted as project manager for the Liverpool Foundation for ...

Newsletter

Dear Parents So the Autumn Term ends on a high note with two Exploration Days and the Carol Service… It impresses me just how much energy goes into making the Exploration Days truly days of exploration – broadening pupils’ horizons, deepening their understanding and skills and enriching their experience. See the full newsletter

Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols

The School’s Annual Carol Service takes place on Wednesday 14 December in Chichester Cathedral.  The service starts at 7.30pm.   The service is one of the highlights of the school year and in the majestic setting of the Cathedral always has a special atmosphere.  It is a tremendous experience to see the Cathedral packed with staff, parents and friends.   All ...

Winning author Alan Gibbons

Author Alan Gibbons visited the school Library today.   He has written over 40 books for children and young people in a variety of genres, including Shadow of the Minotaur which won the Blue Peter Award in “The Book I couldn’t Put Down” category in 2000 and The Edge, which is a popular class reader for Year 9s ...