by R Davison | May 22, 2023 | News
David Mills, a Councillor for Droylsden East, recently visited Laurus Ryecroft (LR) to talk all things ‘Leadership & Service’ for our local community. During his visit, he met student House Leaders and Head Prefects. The students talked him through our...
by R Davison | Apr 25, 2023 | News
Alex Spencer, a student from Laurus Ryecroft, released his debut single today after signing a record deal with Modern Sky. His debut single, ‘A Night To Waste’, tells the tale of life as a teenager growing up in the suburbs. Alex said it’s about...
by R Davison | Apr 18, 2023 | News
20 Design and Technology students from Laurus Ryecroft had an exciting visit to Harper Adams University as part of a research study led by LEAF Education. LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Education work with young people to inspire and enable sustainable...
by R Davison | Mar 24, 2023 | News
Students took to the stage to deliver three nights of sensational performances for this year’s production – We Will Rock You School Edition. We Will Rock You School Edition takes us to a futuristic world where musical instruments are forbidden and rebels...
by R Davison | Mar 16, 2023 | News
Last week at Laurus Ryecroft we celebrated British Science Week. There was a range of themed activities on during the week, including the launch of our new Science Reading Club. Students made Brooklands gliders, created food webs out of string and Year 8 students even...
by J Hollingworth | Mar 10, 2023 | News
Laurus Ryecroft, part of the Laurus Trust, has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the school’s first ever report. The report confirms the school is officially ‘Outstanding’ in all four categories and highlights how leaders and teachers are going above and...
by R Davison | Feb 23, 2023 | News
Students in Year 8 were able to get a taste of what life is like at university with a trip to the University of Liverpool. The visit began with a tour of the campus, led by current undergraduates. Students took in the iconic sights of the red-brick colleges and sleek...
by R Davison | Jan 31, 2023 | News
Last week, three students from Laurus Ryecroft headed to King’s school in Macclesfield to compete in the northern heat of the Historical Association’s Great Debate. The Great Debate is an annual public-speaking competition for students aged 16-19. Amy,...
by R Davison | Jan 27, 2023 | News
Students in Year 7 were over the moon when the Wonder Dome Mobile Planetarium came to Laurus Ryecroft this week. In each show, students learned all about the Universe from the speaker, Chris. They explored the galaxies in the Universe, the conditions on different...
by R Davison | Jan 20, 2023 | News
This week, students in Year 11 went back in time with a visit to Sheffield Manor Lodge. The trip was organised to support GCSE History students with their studies. Sheffield Manor Lodge is the historical site where Mary, Queen of Scots, was held prisoner by Elizabeth...
