It was a busy year in STEM Club; from making bath bombs to creating puking pumpkins at Hallowe’en, it surely was one to remember. Our Year 8, 9 and 10 pupils had the opportunity to develop their skills in the fields of Science & Engineering outside of the classroom setting. We would love to have some new members join us … Read More
Sign Language Club
Our Sign Language club was held after school on a Wednesday. Topics covered included; Fingerspelling, BSL Alphabet, Meet and Greet conversation, Family, Deaf Awareness, Food, Interests etc. Feedback from Sign Language club; “Sign Language was a lot easier and less intimidating than I thought it would be-I found it very enjoyable and loved learning this amazing language and culture.” “I … Read More
Scripture Union
In 2023/24 SU 180 had a great year, full of fun and bible exploration. The pupils and teachers really enjoyed studying the bible together and discussing different aspects of our faith as we looked at the “I AM” series and the “One Another” statements in the bible. As usual, we also enjoyed plenty of fun activities each Friday afternoon – … Read More
Pottery Club
This year in Pottery Club, on a Monday afterschool in S5, we made fun clay creations. These included fun seasonal pieces such as Spooky Ghosts for Halloween and Cute Candle holders for Christmas. It was really fun as my friends and I would go together and bring home something new each week. I found it quite easy as Mrs Olphert … Read More
Modern Foreign Languages Club
On a monthly basis, the Modern Languages Club met at lunchtime to play games and enjoy an array of activities in French and Spanish. The club was organised by Ms McGrattan, and a few Sixth Form helpers. The variety of activities that pupils enjoyed were playing multi-lingual interactive board games, Pictionary, Bingo, card games, and cultural sessions on Halloween, Christmas … Read More
DofE Year in Review 2023-2024
In early September 2023 the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in LGS got underway with the Year 11 Silver group building on the training they had had in June, with further training sessions involving mapwork, rucksack packing and tent pitching. On Friday 15 September they began a 2-day training expedition in the Binevenagh area, camping at the Waterfall Caves Campsite. Although … Read More
We Will Rock You
‘Shooting Stars, Leaping Through the Sky’ at Limavady Grammar School’s production of ‘We Will Rock You’! ‘We Will Rock You’… written by Ben Elton (and featuring more than twenty of ‘Queen’s’ fabulous hit singles) is set in the future, in a vaguely Orwellian World, where live music has died and instruments have been banned. On the ‘iPlanet’, mainstream commercial conformity … Read More
Glass workshop
Ks 4 & 5 pupils had the opportunity to attend a glasswork and create a piece for their coursework. Natasha explained her career path, demonstrated the glass making technique and inspired our students to create wonderful glass pieces of work.
Celebrating Success 2023/24 Art Department
Two of our students Isla and Charlotte received A* in A Level Art and Design. Isla’s blue toned artwork was based on portraiture and used watercolour paintings, cyanotype with textiles techniques to create her large final piece. Her theme ‘Viewpoints’ led her to looking at the way women are viewed in society and how this has changed in the last … Read More
Texaco Children’s Art Competition 2024
Two of our Year 9 pupils received prizes for their entries to the 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition . Their task in November was to create a portrait of an older relative. Several choose their Grandmother. Vivian Lavery won a Special Merit Award in Category (C 12-13 years). Vivian and family were invited to the Award’s Ceremony which will be … Read More