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Thursday 13 August 2026 - A-Level Results Day

Thursday  20 August 2026 - GCSE Results Day

End of Term 1 Thursday 22 October

Staff Training Day – Friday 23 October

Thank you to all parents and carers who took the time to review our proposed Personal Development curriculum. The consultation period has now closed, and the finalised curriculum for 2026–2027 is now available to view on the school website.

During the consultation, a parent asked where students learn about nutrition, food preparation and textiles within the Carre's curriculum.

Students learn about healthy eating, nutrition and making informed choices about diet through our Personal Development curriculum. These topics focus on developing students' knowledge and understanding of how food choices can support their health and wellbeing.

The practical application of these skills is delivered through the Design and Technology curriculum. Since 2022, Year 7 students have completed a practical food preparation unit, delivered as a dedicated one-day session at Kesteven and Sleaford High School, where they prepare a range of recipes including fruit salad, pasta salad and pizza.

The textiles element also forms part of the Design and Technology curriculum and is delivered through the design and construction of a practical paracord survival bracelet, incorporating both a compass and whistle.

Throughout the year, we will continue to keep parents and carers informed about our Personal Development programme, including opportunities for students to hear from external speakers, take part in workshops and engage in other enrichment activities that support their personal growth, wellbeing and preparation for life beyond school.

Mrs Sarah Tierney, Personal Development Curriculum Coordinator

 Following significant investment by the Trust, Carre's will benefit from the installation of a new 3G carpet on our existing football pitch in the new academic year.

Over the summer holidays, we will be working with Smith Construction of Heckington, on installing a state-of-the-art professional grade pitch surface.

Our students and visitors will only benefit from the improvements being made and, hopefully, the results on the pitch will follow suit.

Obviously, with such a significant investment, and in line with ongoing maintenance contracts, we must insist that all users respect the pitch surface and manufacturers' guidelines.

Therefore, we thought it would be beneficial for everyone to have sight of the appropriate and acceptable footwear that will be mandatory when we return in September 2026.

This is for both lesson time use in PE and during social times such as breaks and lunchtimes.

Unless users are wearing the appropriate footwear, they will be unable to make use of the pitch for both quality and safety reasons.

 It was a pleasure to welcome former student Niamh back to the Sixth Form! 🎓

It’s always special to have an ex-Carrensian return, and Niamh gave our students so much to think about as they navigate this crucial time in their own journeys. She shared invaluable insights into her gap year experiences, her current undergraduate studies, and her exciting plans for the future, all while reflecting on her own time in our classrooms.

Beyond her academic and personal achievements, we are incredibly proud to see Niamh taking on a massive new challenge: she is currently supporting Student Minds and will be embarking on an expedition to Everest Base Camp this September! 🏔️

Niamh, thank you for showing our students that stepping outside your comfort zone is something to be embraced, not feared. We are rooting for you every step of the way—good luck with the training and the climb!

If you’d like to support Niamh with her fundraising efforts, please find the link to her Just Giving page here: Niamh Cairns is fundraising for Student Minds  (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cachpage-niamh-cairns?utm_source=CL8utm_medium=DT)

This year, the Senior Prefect Team have been very productive in implementing initiatives, supporting the younger students, and introducing tools to ease the pressure surrounding university applications, creating lasting improvements for future year groups.

One of the biggest achievements this academic year, has been a £2000 investment in a new library collection, situated in both of our workrooms. The books cover a wide range of topics, from engineering, to medicine, psychology, finance, careers, apprenticeships, university applications, design, science, and personal development. This diverse collection provides students with valuable resources to support their studies, explore future career pathways and develop skills beyond the classroom.

To further improve the learning environment, laptops have also been introduced into one of our Sixth Form workrooms, providing students with access to technology in a space that previously had no computers. This gives students greater flexibility to complete coursework, conduct research and work independently throughout the day.

To help students stay organised throughout the year, one of our Deputy Head Boys, Jake, created a key dates notice board, giving everyone easy access to important deadlines, examinations, events, and opportunities.

Alongside these projects, members of the Sixth Form have continued to play an active role in supporting the wider school community. We welcomed a large cohort of Year 5 students during Taster Days and transition visits, held Open Days for prospective students and their families, and supported the Year 11s as they begin the next stage of their education into Year 12. These events allowed younger students to ask questions, meet the current Sixth Formers, and gain an insight into life at Carre’s.

These achievements reflect the Sixth Form's commitment to giving back to the Carre’s community and ensuring that both current and future students have access to the best possible opportunities.

We are proud of what we have achieved this year, and we look forward to continuing to introduce new initiatives that make a positive difference to Carre’s Grammar School!

Alexandra, Head Girl

Teal Park Facility Near Lincoln

• Arrived at the facility at 8am and watched a safety induction video.

• Filled in details for a visitors' identification pass for a lanyard.

• Went to the design office on floor 2 of the Bob Fielding building (Bob Fielding was one of the original team of designers who worked with Frank Whittle on his first jet engine) taking care to hold the handrails on the stairs. There I met James Wortley, who instructed me in the design of combustion systems for gas turbines.

• Put on my safety glasses and went on a tour of the shop floor conducted by Mr Richard Wortley, obeying instructions to keep to the marked walkways. On the shop floor, I observed the different processes from stripping down used engines, refurbishment/scrapping of parts, reassembly of turbine/compressor rotors, overspeed and balancing and reassembly of compressor/turbine rotor into the refurbished stator casings.

• Attended a Project Managers' meeting with my father.

• 12pm – lunch.

• This concluded the visit to Teal Park, and I would like to thank James and Richard for their time and guidance during my visit.

2) Lincoln University Siemens Energy Training Facility

• Signed out from Teal Park and travelled to Lincoln University

• Met Dave Goodall who guided me around the training facility.

• Was introduced to different designs of engines, including the TB5000, SGT-400 and the 2 aero-derivative gas turbines called the RB211, and Avon made by Rolls-Royce.

• I was shown a gas turbine control system and auxiliary systems simulator that demonstrated how a gas turbine starts up (It even had speakers to simulate the sound of an engine starting up and igniters in a clear case that sparked).

• Looked at three generations of control systems, namely the Rustronic MKII, the Allen Bradley and the Siemens Step 7.

• I was given a Siemens Energy hat, water bottle, and a notebook and pen. Thank you, Dave Goodall and Siemens Energy for the very kind gifts.

• This concluded my visit to the Lincoln University Siemens Energy Training Facility.

3) Lincoln Iron Works Factory

• Travelled from Lincoln University to the ‘Iron Works’ factory near Pelham Bridge in Lincoln and entered the Joseph Ruston Building (JRB). Joseph Ruston was a Victorian industrialist who made agricultural equipment and industrial machines in Lincoln. The raw material for this equipment was pig iron, and the site acquired the name of the ‘Iron Works’ from this at that time, and the name has stuck ever since. 

• Observed another safety induction video and filled in my details for my visitors’ pass.

• Put on my safety glasses and walked through the factory to the Bed M R&D testing area, keeping within the clearly marked walkways.  Here I inspected a state-of-the-art 100% hydrogen-fuel capable gas turbine.

• The control room for the R&D facility looked to me like something from a NASA space programme. It had so many computer screens and keyboards in a large, dedicated control room.

• The gas turbine had extra long combustion chambers compared to the other engines I had inspected. However, other than that, from the outside it looked very similar. Although there was extra instrumentation all over it. 

• Photographs of the engine and the facility were not possible as this contained propriety information and equipment everywhere I looked. 

• Returned to the JRB reception and handed in my safety glasses and visitors pass.

This was an excellent day of work experience, and I would like to thank everyone who made this day possible.

Lewis, Year 10

Back in December, Mr Smith launched the idea of work experience. Once I heard about this, I knew instantly what I wanted to do: work with the local MP. Within the hour of this core session, I drafted up an email and sent it over to Dr Caroline Johnson MP to ensure I could get in there before anyone else could.

Fast-forward 8 months, and it was finally time to begin the once-in-a-lifetime experience. My three days would work on the schedule of Monday in the Constituency Office, and then Tuesday and Wednesday in London at the Houses of Commons.

My day in the Sleaford Office was spent with Rachael, the office manager, and Jack, who oversees casework in the constituency. I was greeted and then given a tour of the Sleaford office, seeing where meetings are held, as well as where the staff work.

The first task I was set was reading the casework the office had received and making note of who Dr Johnson should contact to solve the issue, a summary of the issue and then what it regarded. After lunch, I completed a SWOT analysis on the social media pages of Dr Johnson. This saw me look through all the platforms Dr Johnson is on and review the posts that have been made.

Back in February, my team and I took part in the Policy Debate Challenge, and we managed to win it. This meant I was asked to provide feedback on the event and how it could potentially be adapted for students in Year 5 or 6. Upon completion of this task, it was time to say goodbye.

After a very early start, I caught the train to London and headed to Parliament Square. Walking down Whitehall, past Downing Street and all the offices, is certainly a walk to work I could get used to. After passing through security at Portcullis House, I was greeted by Daniel, a Parliamentary Assistant to Dr Johnson, who took me up to her office. It was here that I met Daniel’s colleague, Matthew. I dropped my bag off and went straight on a tour of the estate. This was a very informative tour personally delivered by Daniel himself. Upon return from the tour, I was set to work sitting at Dr Johnson’s desk. The task I was working on was writing a speech for her to potentially use for a particular clause of the Health Bill currently being passed through Parliament. It was a fantastic experience to research and then write up a speech that could be used for such an important reason. After a lovely lunch in one of the cafeterias, I was then offered the opportunity to sit in on a Committee session with the Foreign Secretary discussing some key topics like the threat from Russia and the Middle East. This saw the end of day two.

Absolutely exhausted from the day before, it was time to do it all again. After getting the same 7:03 train from Grantham to London Kings Cross, I made my way back to Parliament Square and Portcullis House to begin my final day of this amazing experience. I was greeted by Matthew this time, and was taken straight up to another committee meeting, this time discussing maternity failings and the state of midwifery in the UK. Once this meeting had finished, I was set on the task of something staff have to do regularly; a press summary. This meant looking at the headlines and finding ones from the day prior that Dr Johnson needed to know about, as the Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care, followed by lunch at the Terrace Cafeteria in The Houses of Parliament.

The afternoon was spent looking at the effects of certain parts of the Health Bill and the impacts that it is going to have on the country, such as the number of people going to be let go as a result of the restructuring of the NHS.

To end my time on this placement, I attended an event where Dr Johnson was speaking at an event put on by Newmedica in the terrace rooms overlooking the Thames. This was a fantastic opportunity to see how the Government works with companies to provide the best care for the UK and to ensure people don’t lose vision for reasons that can be solved. This brought the third and final day to an end, after a photo with Dr Johnson.

This work experience is something that I will never forget, and it was a surreal experience. Talking to the amazing staff and Dr. Johnson herself, truly cemented the idea of me wanting a career in politics in the future.

Jake  
Deputy Head Boy

Head Prefect for Business

On Tuesday 14 July, two teachers and ten Year 8 students headed to the Barbican Centre in Lincoln. We took part in multiple activities as this was a 'creative careers' trip. We learnt that there are hundreds of different unique jobs in this form of creativity, but we only had time for four activities.

 We arrived at the Barbican Centre at 10am and had an introduction to all the staff. There were four different schools at the event, including Carre’s. Each school split into two groups. At 10:25am, my group went to an activity about arts marketing, and we learnt about how people are contacted through social media. We did an activity about making Instagram posts and writing captions for them based on the information we were given.

We finished at 11.10am, moving on to the next activity, which was very entertaining and fun to do. We met a lady called Helen who had spent a long time in the costume designing industry. She showed us some of the shows and plays she had costumed for. For example, she costumed 200+ people for a show in Lincoln Cathedral. We then got to do an exciting and silly activity, where we rolled two dice and the two styles that it landed on, we had to dress up according to that. I had to dress up as an animal hero and the others had to dress up as robot princesses. We learnt that our fashion wasn’t that good.

After lunch, we met a man who was a co-creator of this company called Zest. It was founded in 2007, and they specialise in hosting social events and theatre for people. They also host an area called the Zone where you can meet up with your friends and play table tennis, PS5s, etc.  We wrote down ideas on whiteboards about what we thought were problems for teenagers and how we could fix them.

Finally, we went to our last activity, which was photography. We learnt about a man’s career in photography and some of the shoots he did. We used a 1950s camera and lighting to take photos of each other in a pose of our choice. These were printed out, and we got to see the film generate slowly as it rendered.

After we finished, we collected our bags and headed back to Carre’s. Overall, I think everyone there had a nice time and I would love to do it again.

 Alex Kirman Year 8

112 Year 7 students enjoyed a fantastic trip to PGL Caythorpe in May. 

They had a fun-filled 3 days taking part in archery, Jacob's ladder, rifle shooting, survivor challenge, problem-solving, trapeze and abseiling, plus an evening campfire, including toasting marshmallows and a silent disco.  

Students learnt how to work as a team to complete tasks, support each other and enjoyed sharing accommodation and eating tasty meals in the catering hall.  

Thank you to Mr Newell and all the staff who accompanied the students.  Here's to next year's trip!

Mr Newell, Head of Year 7

This year’s Giant Orchestra Day was a huge success with over 180 musicians from local schools, Sleaford Concert Band, the RAF Auxiliary Band and Lincolnshire Music service getting together to rehearse four pieces of music. 

This year we were joined by a percussion player from the National Youth Orchestra who told us about his experience of playing in some of the country’s top venues with the National Youth Orchestra.  He played the solo part in our rendition of ‘Fossils’ from Saint Saens’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’. 

We also played music from ‘How To Train Your Dragon’, ‘Nessun Dorma’ and Bad Bunny’s ‘Baile Inolvidable’. 

It all sounded amazing!

Mrs Quinton, Head of Music

Thomas Underwood-Harley passed Grade 3 violin and Aiden Huntley passed Grade 7 drum-kit with Merit.

Fantastic achievements – well done!

Huge congratulations also to Raahil Ejaz in Year 12, who has recently passed his Grade Eight piano exam with Distinction – an incredible achievement.

In addition to this, Raahil has been awarded a bursary by a national organisation that identifies talented young musicians. Well done Raahil!

Recently, our year 7 students had the exciting opportunity to take part in some drama workshops led by visiting actor and director David Conolly. From the moment the sessions began, the hall was filled with energy, laughter and more than a little imagination!

Students threw themselves into a range of drama games and activities, taking on an incredible variety of roles. In the space of a few minutes, they could be found transforming from a suspicious assassin to an overexcited dog, and everything in between! The workshops encouraged students to think on their feet, embrace creativity and, most importantly, have fun.

One of the key areas explored was body language and the powerful impact it has on communication. Students discovered how a simple gesture, posture or facial expression can completely change the meaning of a scene.   The workshops also challenged students to work collaboratively in groups to create and perform short dramatic pieces. These performances showcased not only their creativity but also their teamwork, problem-solving skills and willingness to take risks in front of an audience.

Perhaps the greatest success of the week was the overwhelmingly positive response from the students themselves. Feedback was unanimously enthusiastic, with many describing the workshops as the highlight of their week. David's infectious passion for drama clearly struck a chord, and there has already been a noticeable surge of interest in Mrs James' Drama Club, which meets every Wednesday lunchtime.

A huge thank you to David for four memorable days of inspiration, laughter and creativity.

Mrs Carpenter, Head of English

In early July, twelve intrepid students set off to Warhammer World in Nottingham to compete in this year's Warhammer Alliance tournament against schools from across the UK. Games Workshop, who make the Warhammer series of miniature games, is one of the quickest growing and most successful UK companies and their HQ is just down the road.

The students played three games over the course of the day. There were prizes on offer for the top three in the Recruit and Veteran classes for winning the most games, as well as Best Painted and Best Sportsperson. All Carre's students represented their school well and the organisers gave great feedback on their skill and positivity. 

At the end of the day, Jacob Cleminson, Year 12, won the Best Sportsperson award, for the second year in a row. A real credit to his ability to play competitively with an excellent attitude toward his opponents.

James Stone, Year 9, won 3^rd place in the Recruits class. Considering this was his first tournament, he should be very proud.

Ashley Bates, Year 11 with his Mad Max-themed Ork army, which came very close in the Best Painted competition.

As a reminder, we run a Warhammer Club every Tuesday break 2 in Room 26.  In September, we will have new miniatures to give away, as well as painting, building and playing sessions throughout the year.

Mr Brown, Head of Computer Science

In June, the Year 8s were taken to Skegness to carry out some fieldwork on the beach and in the town centre.

They were collecting data to test the geographical theory they had learnt in class about beach processes and coastal management. They also collected data investigating how important tourism is to Skegness and whether this affected the environmental quality there.

Year 12 Chapel St Leonards and Skegness  

In July, the Geography department took the Year 12 geographers out on a 2-day fieldwork course to Chapel St Leonards and Skegness.

Students were able to practice different fieldwork techniques that they will be using for their NEA in Year 13.

In Chapel St Leonards, data investigating how the beach gradient and infiltration rates were affected by sediment size, the direction of long shore drift and sand dune succession was collected.

In Skegness, students were investigating how deprivation changed further from the centre of the town, and they also collected data about the coastal management.

Miss Chaddock, Head of Geography

A packed itinerary for the Year 9 Battlefields visit.

Day 1  

• Trench of Death (Belgian site)
• Arrive at the hostel, settle into rooms, meal, briefing for the days ahead.

Day 2

Visit to the Somme

• Wellington Tunnels, Arras
• English and German cemeteries between Vimy and Arras
• Ulster Tower and tour of Ulster Wood
• Thiepval
• Following the Front Line in 1916 (Pozieres to Bapaume) 
• Return to the hostel for an evening meal and a little free time

Day 3

Visit to Ypres Salient

• Tyne Cot and Langemark Cemeteries
• Hell Fire Corner and the Menin Road
•  ‘In Flander’s Fields’ Museum in Ypres
• Paschendaele Museum
• Zonnebeke
• Time in Ypres – one hour approx. (chocolate shop)
• Evening meal in a local restaurant
• ‘The Last Post’ at the Menin Gate
• Return to the hostel, pack and a little free time

Day 4 Visit to La Coupole

• Visiting the site of a WWII Rocket Launch Facility

 A huge thank you to Mr Quinton, Mrs Wilson, Miss Chaddock, Mr Toledo and Mrs Sivyer who accompanied the students on the trip.

In June, Year 10 historians embarked on an exciting trip to Roman Lincoln, a city steeped in history and ancient wonders.

Our adventure began with a visit to Posterngate, an incredible site hidden beneath the modern city. We were amazed to see the remains of the gate that opened and closed nearly 2000 years ago, giving us a glimpse into the daily life of Roman citizens. We also got to handle some of the artefacts – we got to actually hold coins and Samian ware that had been used by Romans!

As we walked around the site of the fort and colonia, we felt like we were stepping back in time. We saw various sites, including the impressive Mint Wall, which is the tallest non-defensive Roman wall still standing in Britain. We also explored the forum, the bustling heart of the Roman city, where people would gather to shop, socialise, and conduct business.

After we had studied Roman Lincoln, we moved forward in time to look at both the Norman Castle and the Victorian prison, both of which are in our GCSE exams.

The trip brought history to life in a way that textbooks never could. We returned to school with a deeper appreciation for the rich heritage of our area and ready to tackle our History Around Us exam.

Mrs Wilson and Mr Quinton

Our Year 12 historians recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Lincoln Bishop University to gain valuable insights and resources for their Non-Exam Assessment (NEA).

The day began with a series of engaging talks by university lecturers, who provided expert advice on how to tackle the NEA. These sessions were incredibly informative, offering our students practical tips and strategies for conducting their research and structuring their essays.

One of the highlights of the trip was the opportunity for our students to use the university's extensive resources. They were able to access a wealth of sources and interpretations that will be crucial for their NEA projects. This hands-on experience with university-level resources was a significant advantage, allowing our students to deepen their research and broaden their understanding of their chosen topics.

There was also a talk about how to write like a historian and the lecturer provided a detailed breakdown of the essay-writing process, from crafting a strong thesis statement to developing coherent arguments and effectively using evidence. This session was particularly useful, equipping our students with the skills they need to excel in their written work.

This was followed by an opportunity to see university life and explore the campus.

Overall, the trip to Lincoln Bishop was a resounding success. Our Year 12 historians returned with a wealth of knowledge, new skills, and a greater sense of confidence in their abilities. We are incredibly grateful to Lincoln Bishop for hosting us and providing such a valuable experience for our students.

Mrs Wilson, Teacher of History

 This term, the Year 7s had their first humanities trip to Lincoln.

In the morning, students did their Geography fieldwork, learning key fieldwork skills including land use surveys, pedestrian counts and questionnaires.

In the afternoon, they visited Lincoln Castle and the Victorian prison, where students had the opportunity to see a Norman castle and how it changed over time, as well as a chance to visit the prison. At the prison, students were able to bring their EP knowledge about Jeremy Bentham to the fore as well as see inside the cells, walk in the exercise yard and even experience what it would have been like to sit in isolation in the prison chapel.

Students are already looking forward to their next History and Geography trips in Year 8.

Mrs Wilson, Teacher of History

 Victor Ludorum trophies were awarded to the highest individual points scorer in each year group.

Edward Year 7, Charlie Year 8, Harry Middleton Year 9, and Harry Year 10 were awarded their Victor Ludorum trophies.

Aiden collecting the House Trophy on behalf of the overall winners, Bristol.  Aiden set new records in both the 800m and 1500m.

Well done to all participants and staff – what a great day of sport!

Thirty Year 7 students were invited to a Get Into Golf Day at Woodhall Spa with the England Golf team. They tried the amazing short game practice area, visited the Performance Centre, had a session on golf and sustainability and finished with a few minutes on the driving range.

Thank you to the England Golf team for giving our boys a day to remember!

Former student and now professional golfer Will Hopkins shows the boys how the putting studio helps him.

England Golf putting coach Scott Emery gives a short game session.

Mr Steve Newell, Teacher of PE

Liam had a great couple of days at Beamish Golf Club. A challenging golf course with blind tee shots and lots of slopes (not something we are used to in Lincolnshire). The conditions were tricky as well, with 30mph gusts of wind.

Liam had rounds of 87 and 81. Not the scores he would have wanted, but I’m sure he has learnt a lot from the experience.

Well done Liam.

What a sensational season it has been for our Year 7 basketball team! Representing the Orlando Magic in this year’s Jr. NBA competition, the boys put on a masterclass of skill, teamwork, and sheer determination. From a flawless regular season to a thrilling trip to the Finals, they have given us plenty to celebrate.

The Perfect Regular Season and Playoffs March

The team started their campaign in blistering form, dominating the league stages.

 Regular Season Record: 8 Wins – 0 Losses

 Playoff Seed: #1

Entering the playoffs as the top seed, the Magic faced a physical challenge in the Quarter-Finals against Orchard Mead Academy. Orchard looked to disrupt our rhythm early on, using their height advantage to secure rebounds and keep the score tightly contested in the first half. However, our Year 7s showed great maturity. They adjusted their strategy, found their rhythm, and began punishing Orchard on the fast break, securing a hard-fought victory to advance.

The Semi-Final against Bosworth Academy (representing the Brooklyn Nets) was a different story altogether. The Magic hit the court running and never looked back. Delivering a clinical performance at both ends of the floor, they cruised to a commanding victory, punching their ticket to the Finals at Nottingham Trent University.

Final Four Drama at Nottingham Trent

The atmosphere at the Finals was electric, and our first match-up was a heavyweight clash against Twycross Academy (the Boston Celtics).

The Magic were uncharacteristically slow out of the blocks, and a sharp Twycross side capitalised, opening up an 8-point lead by the end of the first quarter. But true to their character, our boys refused to back down. Digging deep, they chipped away at the deficit. By the fourth quarter, the gap was closed to just 2 points! In a frantic, nail-biting finish, the result unfortunately didn't go our way. The Magic suffered their very first defeat of the season in an incredibly narrow loss, sending Twycross to the final and placing us in the 3rd/4th place playoff.

Still reeling from the disappointment of the previous game, the team had to dig deep against Leighton Middle School (the LA Clippers). By half-time, the Clippers had built a 10-point lead, but the Magic came out fighting in the second half. Despite another valiant, hard-fought effort, the team suffered a second defeat, ultimately finishing a very respectable 4th overall.

Sharpshooter Nuing Steals the Spotlight

Beyond the team games, the Finals' day featured a thrilling individual shooting contest. Each school selected one representative to score as many points as possible from five different floor markers in just one minute.

Player Spotlight: Nuing stepped up to represent the Magic and absolutely excelled, finishing the initial round with the second-highest score of the day to book his place in the final.

The shooting final was pure drama. Nuing and his opponent finished deadlocked at 16 points each, sending the contest into a sudden-death free-throw shoot-out. In an incredibly tense finish, Nuing narrowly missed out on the top spot, but walks away with an incredible second-place finish across the entire competition!

A Season to Be Proud Of

Whilst the Finals didn't bring the silverware the boys had hoped for, this takes nothing away from an extraordinary achievement. To go unbeaten in the league, navigate a tense playoff run, and compete at the highest level at Nottingham Trent University is a phenomenal feat.

It has been a fantastic season of basketball for the Year 7s. They should be immensely proud of their development as players, their resilience in the face of adversity, and their fantastic progress throughout the competition.

Congratulations to the entire squad—the future of basketball at Carre's looks incredibly bright!

Mr Smith, Teacher of PE

Huge congratulations to Year 8 students Ryan and Elliot, who have been selected as members of Lincolnshire County Cricket Under 13s team and are representing the county against other counties this year.

Well done Ryan and Elliot!

I’m doing 2 championships, the Ultimate Kart Championship and the British Kart Championship. 

UKC didn’t start well with the engine failing in 2 heats, which lost me a lot of points, but I came 3^rd in the last round, and I’m currently sat 6^th in that championship, only a point off 5th. I’ve got 2 rounds left and pretty sure I can make it up to about 4th. 

The British Championships, I'm currently sat in 4th. We're all really close points-wise, so I'm really pretty positive about finishing top 3. Last round I finished 2nd, 0.316 seconds of the leader. 

I've got a ticket to Le Mans and was lucky enough to be sponsored by a driver who just won the Porsche endurance at Le Mans. This is an international race where the top drivers from each country compete. The track is a lot wider and more sweeping compared to British tracks, so this will be a different racing style for me where I'll need to carry the speed rather than break into corners and accelerate out. 

I need to win this race or a British Championship race to get a ticket to the world finals which is held in Portugal later this year. 

Well done Otis!

What Is Auto Top-Up?

If you have set up the One-click payments on your account, you may also be able to turn on Auto top-up to automatically add credit to your child's meal balance when it falls below a minimum amount.

Instructions

To use auto top-up, you must set up one-click payments on your account. The auto-top-up facility will only become available once this setup is completed and authorised.

Auto Top-up is currently only available to certain payers/schools. Further roll-out of this service is ongoing.

What is Auto top-up?

Auto top-up is an automated service that uses one-click payments to add credit to a student's meal balance when it falls below a certain value.  Both the amount topped up, and the minimum amount are configurable.

This is a simple and efficient way to always ensure that your child has the balance required to purchase a nutritious school meal.

How often is Auto top-up checked/updated?

Balances are checked once per day (currently between 1800 – 1900 GMT, though times may vary).  If your child's meal balance has fallen below the minimum value you set at this time, the service will use the One-click payments service to add the pre-defined amount you have set.

What can it be used for?

Auto top-up is currently only available for non-bookable school meal services.

Auto top-up does not operate during holiday periods (as determined by your school’s or organisation’s term dates).

Low balance alerts are no longer needed for balances that are automatically topped up and are therefore disabled for that payment item

Thanks to a generous donation in memory of James "Tony" Woods, we are delighted to offer a programme of free summer drop-in workshops. Tony had a lifelong passion for painting, and this donation has been made to create opportunities for local children to experience and enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, reflecting the joy that creativity brought throughout his life.

Hub, Sleaford 

Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW

What's On: https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/what'son?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Open to children and young people aged 4 to 16 years.

Give your child a summer to remember! Our fun-filled course combines exciting sports sessions with creative workshops in a safe and engaging environment where children and young people can develop their skills, confidence and friendships while being celebrated at every opportunity through our Be A Champion initiative.

Attendance is FREE if your child(ren) receives Free School Meals, while places are also available on a paid basis. You can book or find out more about each course via the links below:

Sleaford Rugby Club (4 to 11 years)

SleafordRugby Club (11 to 16 years)

If you would like more information or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us at admin@maccasportsacademies.com