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 The Archbishop Lanfranc School represents the highest possible standards, achieved through challenge, support and teamwork.

We believe in our pupils, their potential to succeed in all spheres of school life and to contribute to a just society. At our school people come first.

Work sampling
Pupils and parents - General information
Monday, 17 June 2013 08:38

altWell done to: Morolake Adefioye, Ella Carruthers, Mert Celebi, Mahdi Choudhury, Anastasia Denton, Nicole Denton, Siluni Gunathilake, Tamara Johnson, Ellias Karam, Ryan Mercer, Grishnna Ravinthiran and Sarath Vaman for their excellent contribution to the Governors' meeting on 13 June.

The pupils showed some of their work and talked with confidence about their lessons. They also ate a lot of cake!
 
Adult Learner Awards Week 2013
Extended school - General information
Thursday, 13 June 2013 06:01

altAs the doors close on another year of outstanding achievement and inspirational learners, Lanfranc Extended Services team are still smiling over their latest winner, Tracey Mean.

From hundreds of entries Tracey was selected to receive the Highly Commended Award for her remarkable progress in learning and her determination to make changes to her life. She was presented with her award and prize on 21st May in the elegant surroundings of the Museum of London.

Tracey was brought up in the care system and always longed for a family of her own but her upbringing left her unsure of how to parent. When her first two children were born she tried her best to be the mother she always dreamed of being, but through lack of confidence, understanding and financial know-how she lost the toddlers to foster parents. When her third child arrived he was instantly made a ward of court but Tracey was determined this time she would change and show the court that she can be an excellent mother.
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Mayor Boris invites The Archbishop Lanfranc School to Community Reception!
News - General information
Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:26

We were very lucky to be invited to Mayor Boris Johnson's Community Reception last week to celebrate the importance of the community and our 'contribution to the fabric of the community' in the assembly areas of Croydon and Sutton. The event was held in one of London's landmark buildings - City Hall.

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Our host, Mayor Boris, addressed us in 'London's Living Room' which looks out over views across the Thames (see virtual tour on link http://www.london.gov.uk/city-hall/the-building/interactive-panoramas/take-a-look-at-the-view-from-the-top-of-city-hall) and reviewed some of the most successful local projects this year from the boroughs of Croydon and Sutton.

Invites were extended to faith groups, businesses, local authority representatives, volunteer organisations, charities and children.

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Boris expressed his gratitude to those within our communities who had worked hard to support others and develop opportunities within the local areas. Mr Lavington (Chair of Governors) and I made what I hope will be a useful link for Ms Bailey, by speaking to a representative from the local authority who wishes to make links with our parent volunteer team.

Ms McCarthy
 
Another farewell
Blogs - Headteacher’s blog
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:42

Sue Smith is leaving us at half term having worked at the school for nearly twenty-six years.

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Throughout that time Sue has been a member of our canteen staff, serving food and other refreshments to countless pupils and staff. As you might imagine, this is not always the most glamorous of roles but is, nonetheless, one which Sue has carried out with distinction and relentless good humour. Many thanks to Sue and best wishes in her well earned retirement.
 
Mufti collection
Blogs - Teachers’ blog
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 09:25

As you can see from the photographs below we have acquired a second new mini-bus. This has been possible because of the tremendous ongoing contribution of pupils and staff from our Mufti-days. We will continue to use the funding from these days to pay for the leasing and running costs of the two buses. Well done everyone!
 
Year 10 work experience - 2013
Pupils and parents - Work experience
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 05:47

Earlier this month, our year 10 pupils completed a successful period of two weeks work experience. For many this was their first taste of the world of work and they found out what we all know; going to work is hard work. The vast majority have had a hugely rewarding time at their respective placements. We know this because of what some of the employers have had to say about their ‘trainees’:

“...very happy to have more placements from Lanfranc if they’re all like her. “ Large chain retailer in Central Croydon

“ Really helpful, we’ve been a person down and they really helped to fill the void.” All England Tennis Club.

“ Student X [male] has been brilliant. The best student we’ve ever had.” Head of a local nursery chain.

“This student has changed our view [for the better] of work experience placements.” Nursery in Beckenham.

“ Student Y has been a credit to your school, we’d be very happy to have him back” Local primary school.

“Brilliant! We don’t want him to return to school.” Local solicitor’s

“She’s a lovely girl, asked for more challenging work and we’ve been impressed by her grasp of the work.” Local solicitor’s

“He is the best student we have ever had!” Engineering firm, Mitcham

In addition we have had positive feedback from the vast majority of employers, who themselves have had to put time and effort in to ensure the success of each placement.

The overall success of work experience is in no small part due to the numbers of students who find their own placements. This year 80% of our yr10 pupils secured their own temporary employment, continuing the growing trend here at Archbishop Lanfranc. So well done to all those students who had a positive, fulfilling, eye-opening time in the world of work, and a big thank you to all the employers who gave them the opportunity to shine!

Mr Tormey
 
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