News Archive 2022-2023

Ten Sports Day records were broken on Wednesday 19th July as a first full Sports Day took place since 2019. Outstanding performances that stood out were Ben Stewart (8Andrewes) breaking the 100m, 800m and multi event competition for Year 8 boys. Reuben Shewan (7Wilson) also broke the Year 7 boys multi event record and shot put record that has stood since 1983.

On Sunday 16th July a group of students, parents, carers and staff from the Bishop Luffa community gathered to compete in the School’s first golf day, hosted at Portsmouth Golf Club (Crookhorn). Though the conditions were difficult it did not stop all participants from enjoying a full round of golf, scoring points on very hilly holes and also unwinding before the end of term.

On Friday 7th July, Year 12 Music students performed at Graylingwell Chapel as part of their Year 12 assessment. Students performed a range of pieces from rock to opera, classical piano pieces to vocal pieces from musical theatre.

The annual Film Studies and Media Studies department trip to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour in July was another resounding success. Our Year 10 Media and Year 12 Film & Media students had the chance to experience an interactive “Script to Screen” workshop in which they learned about the process of bringing a story to the big screen via writing, producing, shooting, special effects, set design and make up. Students had the chance to see genuine models, prosthetics and props from the Harry Potter films. Afterwards, we walked through the real sets and workspaces from the franchise. Students saw just how many thousands of people, skills and jobs it takes to make a film and we believe that this trip has made our learners realise that their hobbies, interests, talents and obsessions can transfer seamlessly into our country’s hugely profitable and successful film and creative industries.

At the start of July we were delighted to welcome the Year 6 students who will be joining us in September to spend the day with us.

On Tuesday 11th July students from Years 3 and 4 at Rumboldswhyke CoE Primary School came to visit Bishop Luffa to take part in an art workshop. Recently they have been learning all about the Ancient Greeks and so came to make some pots and vases inspired by the artwork of that time. Students created a design and then learned different techniques of clay construction to build their artwork which they will be finishing off with paint next week. They were all very creative and had a fantastic day experimenting in the art department.

Our Chess Club has achieved remarkable success, and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments. The 21st May 2023 marked an exhilarating away match where our team emerged victorious in the chess tournament, triumphing over Chichester High School with a phenomenal score of 11.5 points to their 6.5 points. The skill and determination displayed by our students during this event are truly commendable, and we are filled with immense pride for their remarkable achievements.

Last week the Rotary Club organised a mock interview event for our Year 10 students. With the support of 34 professionals from a range of businesses including the NHS, Irwin Mitchell, Chichester Festival Theatre, Lewis Brownlee, Chichester District Council, Pink Sauce Leasing, Chichester Recruitment, BAE Systems, Wiley, West Dean College, Avanti Training, Feel Good Films, Henry Adams, Goodwood, Trader Mate and Konsileo, the students in Year 10 were given coaching, guidance and a one to one interview with feedback.

Our Year 11 students had a fantastic time at their recent prom and we have received some lovely feedback from parents and carers.

On Thursday 22nd June, 48 students from Years 9, 10 and 12 left late in the evening to travel to Paris.