Year 8/9 STEM lab day at Loughborough University

The visit was a really good chance to see if university might be a part of these young peoples' futures!

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Just before the Christmas break a group of Year 8 and 9 students from the Virtual School had the chance to visit Loughborough University to find out about STEM (that's Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects. They took part in 3 really interesting activities: protecting rare birds eggs, forensically investigating the theft of fish and experimenting on rocket propulsion (using Newton's Third Law).

One of our young people designed a Sankey diagram to display the results (and tried to explain to Sam what this is!).

"An amazing day" and "A great experience" are just some of the young people's comments. 

 

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Careers Fair - 2 February 2023

We're pleased to announce the Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Council's Careers Fair.

My Books, My Story Celebration Event

On Sunday 2nd October Curve Theatre in Leicester hosted a hugely successful presentation event for the My Books, My Story project.

My Books, My Story virtual exhibition

Following the success of the "My Books, My Story" Highcross exhibition, the work of our young people has gone virtual.

What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage is a a busy time in a child's development.

Children in Care: ‘My Books My Story’ exhibition in the Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester

The Virtual School's Year of Reading has come to a close after 12 months of highlighting the joy of reading to our children in care.

Voices 2022: The national writing competition for children in and leaving care

The creative writing competition for Children in Care and Care Leavers aged 4-25 is now open!

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