<![CDATA[Lancaster School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D43%26amp%3Bnid%3D4 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:41:13 GMT Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:41:13 GMT <![CDATA[ The New CEO ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=170 Please see the letter below from the Trustees regarding the new MAT CEO. 

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:41:13 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=170 <![CDATA[ Online Resources ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=169 Online Resources

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:29:22 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ Jeans for Genes Day ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=168 Raising Money 

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:42:25 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ School Building Update ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=167 New Classes

]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 14:45:39 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ Significant change: update on change of age range – Lancaster School ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=166 Update on change of age range 

]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 12:10:59 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=166 <![CDATA[ Danbury Residential Trip ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=165 A quick glimpse into the Danbury residential 

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:57:09 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ The Kindness Cup ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=164 Sun, 11 May 2025 19:54:05 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Headteachers Award ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=162 Headteacher's Award

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 19:48:18 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Martial Arts Sessions ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=161 5 Elements Martial Arts Sessions 

]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 20:57:45 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ Essex Therapy Dog Visit ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=160 Essex Therapy Dog Visit 

]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 21:07:07 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ Building Work Update! ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=159 Building work update 

]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 19:42:33 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=159 <![CDATA[ Zepeto Guide ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=158 Zepeto - Information for families.....

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:02:58 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=158 <![CDATA[ Kindness Cup ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=157 Well done to Thomas who won the kindness cup last term for peddling his friends around the track at Just Ride.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:57:25 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=157 <![CDATA[ Memorial Bench for Ron Price ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=156 Today Mrs Price came to visit and we were able to show her the Ron Price Memorial Bench that has been placed at the entrance of the school. Ron did a great deal for the school including running his legendary fund-raising quizzes and being an active member of the private funds trust at the school.

Ron will always have a special place in our hearts here at Lancaster School

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:53:03 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=156 <![CDATA[ Kindness Cup ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=155 Well Done to Ronnie who won the Kindness Cup  for helping his friend when they needed it to get through a doorway in their walker.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:31:49 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ Road Safety Lesson ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=154 Prittlewell had a visit from Peter Swanwick, a road safety officer who delivered a presentation about pedestrian road safety and how to spot hazards. Afterwards in small groups students had the chance to use a Speed Radar Gun to check the speeds of the cars outside of school.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:33:40 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=154 <![CDATA[ Let's Get Active ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=153 Our new time for Let's Get Active, our weekly whole-school physical movement session, is Thursday mornings. This week Tyler, Deji and Mason did a great job of leading the exercises.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:56:23 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=153 <![CDATA[ Assemblies at Chase ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=152 Now that our hall is out of use due to building work we are having our assemblies next door at the Chase School.

Students coped really well with this change  and liked using this new space.

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:57:46 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ Panathlon Event ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=151 Well done to the students who took part in the panathlon event today. Great sportsmanship and medals were won!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:44:30 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ Christmas Wishes ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=150 We had a lovely assembly about Christmas Wishes.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:32:17 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=150 <![CDATA[ Young Frankenstein Trip ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=149 On November 13 students went to the Palace Theatre to see the muscal Young Frankenstein. The music was excellent and there were some very funny jokes.

Participating as an audience member is part of their work on the Arts Award

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:47:22 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ Fundraising Bracelets ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=148 Students have been selling bracelets in school in memory of Darren F, a learning support assistant who worked at the school for many years and who died in September. Orange was Darren's favourite colour and money raised by the bracelets was donated to the Lancaster Lions Football Club.

Thank you to everyone who donated to Darren's bracelets. Together, we raised £152.30 which was counted by students in Southend Class this morning.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:12:37 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=148 <![CDATA[ Swimming Gala Triumph! ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=147 Lancaster School got 1st place in the Essex Special Schools Gala. The team were exceptional and were fantastic ambassadors of the school.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:37:38 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Trip ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=146 On Friday students went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Palace Theatre.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:01:45 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=146 <![CDATA[ Southend Cinema Trip ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=145 Southend Class had a great time on Friday at Southend Odeon watching the film Transformers One.

The group walked to the cinema and enjoyed sharing a film with their friends - a skill they could transfer to the evenings and weekends when they feel confident enough to do this.

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:55:17 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ HARP Harvest Assembly ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=144 On Friday we had a visit from Dan Hotten who talked to us about HARP - the local charity in Southend that helps the homeless. Students and staff brought in food to support the homeless. Thank you to everyone for your donations.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:11:30 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=144 <![CDATA[ Kindness Cup ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=143 Well done to Amy for winning the kindness cup this week. She has been supporting her classmate Brenda to work with her on running the school beauty club that runs on Tuesday lunchtimes. Well Done Amy.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:16:30 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ Jeans for Genes 2024 ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=142 On Friday 20 September we will be supporting Jeans for Genes 2024 - students are encouraged to wear denim if they would like to and donate money either by bringing it to school or you can donate on our Just Giving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeansforgenesday29393 

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:11:14 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ QR Code Scams ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=141 QR Scams are increasing - the National College has produced a guide for parents and educators to be alert.

]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 12:41:15 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ Jack Petchey Award ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=140 Well Done to Ketandu who has won the Jack Petchey award for his amazing progress over the last 2 years.

We are really pleased with him and wish him well when he moves to Key Stage 5 in September.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:33:04 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=140 <![CDATA[ Kindness Cup ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=139 Well done to Gabby who won the Kindness Cup today for asking after a member of staff when they returned from school after being unwell. This is a real achievement for Gabby - Well Done!

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:30:15 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=139 <![CDATA[ Apprentice Vacancy ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=138 We're currently offering an apprentice learning support assistant position. Click on the link for more info and how to apply -  https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000262657

]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 17:13:24 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=138 <![CDATA[ Rayleigh Class Horticulture ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=137 Rayleigh Class have decorated some amazing wellies and turned them into planters

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:07:14 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Jack Petchey Awards Night ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=136 Well done to Blake and Rhys who were celebrated at the Palace Theatre Westcliff and given their Jack Petchey awards.

Rhys was on a school residential and so his dad collected the award for him. Their prize money was used to pay for whole-school transport during activity week.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 15:59:59 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=136 <![CDATA[ Happy Birthday Adam! ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=135 Happy Birthday to Adam today who is spending the week in Portugal with peers and staff at Centre Algarve as part of our activity week.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 09:19:06 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=135 <![CDATA[ Parent Survey March 2024 ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=134 Thank you to all parents and carers who completed the feedback form. We were really pleased with the feedback and there were some great suggestions and comments.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:42:17 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ Essex Table Cricket Win! ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=133 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:05:34 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ Kindness Cup ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=132 Well done to Eliz who won the Kindness cup this week. She did some shared reading with a friend in class when they showed interest in the book she was reading. How kind!

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:33:45 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ Warhammer Club ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=131  Our lunchtime Warhammer club successfully launched today. When students request something we like to deliver 🙂

]]> Mon, 8 Jan 2024 15:49:23 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=131 <![CDATA[ Sports Award ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=130 Well done to Ketandu who won a sports award last week and is seen here with Sir Trevor Brooking (West Ham and England), Frank Bruno MBE (Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion), Peter Shilton OBE (A record 125 caps playing for England), Steve Brown (Paralympian and TV Presenter), Tony Cottee (West Ham and England), Colin McMillan BEM (former World Boxing Champion) and Luke Mackenzie (the Mayor of Basildon Borough)

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:15:33 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=130 <![CDATA[ Police Assembly ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=129 We had a great assembly on Friday with PC Sian and PC Louise - they told us about their job as well as letting students try on hats and jackets.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:14:02 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=129 <![CDATA[ Naional Swimming Gala ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=128 "I just wanted to share with you the results from yesterday's swimming gala. Lancaster School came 4th in the National Event with the top 5 teams separated by 10 points. We were 2 points from a podium finish and 7 points from 1st place. I think this is incredible progress for the team and one to be celebrated. Mason Wilson also swam the fastest 25m of event and won a water bottle!" - Simon Best PE Teacher

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:12:35 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ Lancaster Live ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=127 On Monday afternoons we have Lancaster Live a chance for students to perform in front of the school either solo or as a group.

Manny, Jake, Lewis and LJ sing Yellow Submaring

It's great to see Samuel singing Rocket Man.

Bobby sings Green Green Grass and gets the whole school to join in.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:27:37 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Army Assembly ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=126 We had an excellent assembly with Josh and Aron who are soldiers in the army. We learnt a lot about what they do and also had the chance to try on uniforms and march in the hall. See the gallery for more photos.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:57:10 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ Elevenses Learning Cafe ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=125 Students in Canvey class are working hard in the cafe.

It's a great way to practice specific skills such as serving, taking orders and handling money.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:53:10 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Summer Foodbanks and Meals for a £1 ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=124 Here is some info on Food Banks over the summer and places to eat for a £1

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:19:23 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=123 Well done to Nieve and Ruby who collected their Jack Petchey Award from the Palace Theatre, Westcliff at the Achievement ceremony in May.

]]> Mon, 5 Jun 2023 12:12:36 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ Music Festival ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=122 This Friday afternoon we're holding an outdoor music festival to celebrate the end of activity week when all of our groups return from their adventures. Fingers crossed the weather is fair!

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 10:11:59 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Portugal Trip ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=121 Day 1 Portugal Trip

Students have arrived in Portugal and are ready for a fun-filled week of activities. The weather is hot, hot hot!

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 09:37:02 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ KS4 Easter Market ]]> https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=120 Yesterday students in our Key Stage 4 classes sold items they had made to the rest of the school in an Easter Market. It was great to see them exchanging money for the things they had made and use functional maths skills.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:57:36 GMT https://www.lancaster.southend.sch.uk/news/?pid=43&nid=4&storyid=120