Lordswood Boys' School

❤️ Happy Thank a Teacher Day! ❤️

As part of today's celebrations, our teachers received a special gift from the students as a token of appreciation for everything they do.

Thank you for your dedication, encouragement and support. The positive impact you make on our young people each and every day is truly valued. ❤️

Thank a Teacher UK

Class 8.1 took part in an exciting hands‑on engineering workshop led by Chartered Engineer Jon Isaacs, exploring how modern smartphones manage heat and why thermal design is essential in industry.

Students began by investigating how heat spreads inside a smartphone using 3D‑printed phone models, heater elements and IR thermometers. Working in small teams, they measured temperature changes at key points, analysed heat flow, and experimented with different materials to design their own cooling systems. They then constructed a simplified vapour chamber, a real engineering solution used in high‑performance smartphones, allowing them to see first‑hand how evaporation, condensation and thermal spreading work together to keep devices safe and efficient.

Following the practical session, Jon delivered an inspirational talk about his career journey and the engineering challenges he has worked on across the technology sector. The pupils were highly engaged throughout and demonstrated excellent scientific thinking, teamwork and behaviour.

A special thank you also goes to Malcolm Landon, who joined us to capture the workshop.

Last week on Thursday, our Year 10 GCSE PE students were given an exciting insight into what life after Lordswood could look like through a visit from the Aston Villa Foundation.

Students attended an informative presentation outlining the various educational and sporting pathways available to them post-16. The session highlighted opportunities within the Foundation’s programmes and provided valuable guidance on how students can combine their passion for sport with further education and career development.

Following the presentation, students took part in a bespoke training session delivered by one of the Foundation’s experienced coaches and tutors. The session offered a taste of the high-quality coaching and learning environment available within the academy programme.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience what post-16 education can offer, while broadening their horizons and encouraging them to consider the many exciting pathways available to them in the future. We would like to thank the Aston Villa Foundation for their time and for providing such an engaging and inspiring experience for our students.

🐐 Celebrating This Week's GOATs 🐐

This week, we are proud to recognise students who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating the values that help our school community thrive.

⭐ Ready GOAT
Prepared • Committed • Ambitious

⭐ Respectful GOAT
Kind • Supportive • Considerate

⭐ Safe GOAT
Responsible • Trusted • Reliable

These students lead by example every day through their actions, attitude, and commitment to being the best version of themselves.

Congratulations to all of this week's GOAT Award winners. Your achievements deserve to be celebrated, and we are incredibly proud of you.

🩺 Last week, Year 9 enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Medical School, gaining a valuable insight into life as a healthcare student.

Throughout the day, students explored lecture theatres, teaching laboratories and practical learning spaces before taking part in an interactive healthcare careers seminar. Working in teams, they designed and presented a new drug, developing their communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills while learning about the wide range of careers available within the NHS.

Students also took part in a hands-on clinical skills workshop, using professional medical equipment including stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors and pulse oximeters, giving them a taste of the practical training undertaken by medical students.

The visit concluded with a tour of the wider campus, where students explored STEM facilities and experienced university life first hand.

A fantastic opportunity to broaden aspirations, inspire future career pathways and bring learning to life.

Take a look at the fantastic reflections, insights and learning from our students during last week's Friday Focus.

Every week, our students engage with reading, discussion and critical thinking, helping to develop the skills that support success both inside and outside the classroom.

Click the link to read the full edition - https://sites.google.com/lordswoodboys.co.uk/lbs/parents/headteachers-blogs/5th-june-2026

📢 Join the Team at Lordswood Boys' School

We're looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our thriving school community.

📚 Maths Teacher
Applications close on 8th June

🌟 Head of Year
An exciting opportunity to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Applications close on 25th June

If you are committed to excellence in education and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply and find out more about both opportunities here:
https://sites.google.com/lordswoodboys.co.uk/lbs/about-us/vacancies

On the last day of last term, we said goodbye to our Year 11 students as they embarked on study leave and the final stretch of their GCSEs 📚✨

A fantastic event filled with laughter, memories, and moments we’ll never forget ❤️

Catch the full event here 🎥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MsAknsbp9I

What a day for our Year 7 Basketball team at the Junior NBA Finals hosted at the University of Worcester 🏀🔥

The boys competed in two fantastic games alongside taking part in a shooting challenge, gaining valuable experience at such a high level of competition.

To play in incredible facilities and represent Lordswood Boys’ School with such pride was an amazing opportunity for our students 👏

A huge well done to all involved. The future is bright 💙