by R Davison | Jun 5, 2024 | News
For National Biscuit Day, students at Laurus Ryecroft put their baking skills to the test in a Cheesecake Bake Off with Hill Biscuits. On Wednesday 29th May it was National Biscuit Day, a day synonymous with quintessentially British bakes! The occasion saw Hill...
by R Davison | May 31, 2024 | News
Laurus Ryecroft has been recognised for their commitment to encouraging gender inclusion in Computer Science by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE). Computer Science is the fastest-growing STEM subject, and yet, despite its popularity, girls are...
by R Davison | Apr 30, 2024 | News
We are thrilled to announce the results of this year’s Laurus Trust Book Awards (LTBAs)! After much anticipation, the ceremony took place at our school this April, and it was a resounding success. LTBA elective students from our Trust High Schools came together at...
by R Davison | Apr 19, 2024 | News
Students at Laurus Ryecroft blasted off into the exciting world of flight during the ‘Road to RIAT: Blast Off!’ STEM challenge day with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The ‘Road to RIAT: Blast Off!’ is a competition delivered by the Royal Air Force...
by R Davison | Mar 15, 2024 | News
Students at Laurus Ryecroft delivered three nights of show-stopping performances in this year’s school production of Bugsy Malone. After the success of last year’s production, staff and students wanted to set the bar even higher with a different kind of...
by R Davison | Mar 1, 2024 | News
Last term, 11 lucky students from Laurus Ryecroft had an exciting visit to the Computer Science Department at the University of Manchester (UoM). The visit began with a talk by Dr Zahra Montazeri who spoke to the students about her role in the industry. Dr Montazeri...
by R Davison | Feb 27, 2024 | News
At the end of last half term, a group of Year 11 students from Laurus Ryecroft headed to Berlin on a History trip. The 2-day trip was organised in support of their GCSE History studies, but it also offered a great chance for students to explore and take in the culture...
by R Davison | Feb 9, 2024 | News
On Thursday 8th February, Year 10 students from Laurus Ryecroft had the opportunity to visit the University of Liverpool to learn about the possibilities of higher education and discover life at university. The trip was organised to inspire and inform students about...
by R Davison | Jan 31, 2024 | News
On Wednesday 31st January, students at Laurus Ryecroft (LR) had a unique opportunity to attend a talk with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The talk was for all KS4 Media students and was open to Sixth Form students as well. During the event, students...
by R Davison | Jan 18, 2024 | News
On Monday 8th January, Oliver, a Year 10 student from Laurus Ryecroft, achieved an impressive 3rd place at the North West STEM Challenge Final. The competition, organised by MCS Projects and the University of Manchester, aimed to inspire and challenge young people in...
