<![CDATA[Carre's Grammar School News Feed - News Stories]]> https://www.carres.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:32:03 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:32:03 GMT <![CDATA[ Year 12 Examination Timetable - April 2026 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=418 Year 12 Examination Timetable - April 2026 Now Available

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:32:03 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=418 <![CDATA[ World Book Day Brings Fun, Competition and Creativity to Carre’s ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=417

Carre’s marked World Book Day with a whole host of fun, book‑inspired activities. Form groups kicked off the day with energetic literary quizzes, and just before lunch, the whole school took part in a special Drop Everything And Read session.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:47:35 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=417 <![CDATA[ Year 7 STEM Event ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=416 Year 7s built a “roller loader” using limited materials. They had to construct a track that would keep a marble moving for as long as possible using only gravity. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:57:41 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=416 <![CDATA[ Navigating the Future: Success in Apprenticeships ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=415 Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Sixth Form students from Carre’s Grammar School have been immersed in discovering the diverse and prestigious pathways available through degree-level apprenticeships.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:27:23 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=415 <![CDATA[ Carre’s U18s Clinch Thrilling Win ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=414 Our U18 basketball squad took to the court at the end of half-term for a friendly fixture against Boston Grammar School, proving that teamwork and conditioning positively affect the ability of the team to perform at its best.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:40:38 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=414 <![CDATA[ Year 10 Examinations – March 2026 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=413 Year 10 Examinations – March 2026 Now Available

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:36:29 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=413 <![CDATA[ January Update from Sixth Form ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=412 Message from Russell Smith, Head of Sixth Form at Carre's:

As we close the door on January, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been an exceptionally productive and inspiring month for our Sixth Form community. It’s been a whirlwind of academic planning, future-focused ambitions, and selfless community spirit.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:01:43 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=412 <![CDATA[ Top 10% Nationally for Attendance ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=411 We’re proud to announce that Carre's Grammar School has been recognised once again in the top 10% of all FFT schools nationally for attendance (2025–26).

]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 14:16:23 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=411 <![CDATA[ Headteacher's Commendation ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=410 Well done to Jack, Steven, Jimmy, Arminas, Oliver, Ieuan and Reuben, who received a Headteacher's Commendation. ]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:40:27 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=410 <![CDATA[ Downing Street Invitation for Daniel in Recognition of Holocaust Memorial Work ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=408 Hear from Daniel, one of our Sixth Form students, about his visit to Number 10...

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:40:04 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=408 <![CDATA[ Leadership Changes in Sleaford Grammar Schools ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=407 It is with mixed emotions that I am letting you know that at the end of this academic year, after over 18 years as Headteacher at Carre’s Grammar School, and 11 as the Executive Headteacher of the Robert Carre Trust,  I have accepted a new opportunity within the Community Inclusive Trust as Director of Secondaries, a position that will allow me to support and strengthen secondary education across the Trust.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:10:23 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=407 <![CDATA[ Desk Top Design ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=405 Our Year 10 students have been refining their design and manufacturing skills during DT lessons.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:09:39 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=405 <![CDATA[ Book-Themed Display a Hit at Sleaford Christmas Tree Festival ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=404 Sleaford’s annual Christmas Tree Festival returned to the Methodist Church on Northgate over the weekend of 29/30 November, coinciding once again with the bustling Sleaford Christmas Market.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:10:38 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=404 <![CDATA[ Charlie's Arkwright Scholarship ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=403 Carre's Design and Technology department is incredibly proud of Charlie, who has been awarded the Arkwright Scholarship for the 2025 programme. 

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 15:42:33 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=403 <![CDATA[ Year 13 Examination Timetable – January 2026 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=402 Year 13 Examination Timetable – January 2026 Now Available

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 09:19:55 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=402 <![CDATA[ Sleaford Joint Sixth Form – one of the top 50 establishments in the country ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=401 Last month, the DfE released the 23/24 16-18 progression data. We are proud to announce that the Sleaford Joint Sixth Form is now one of the top-performing establishments in the country for the number of young people (aged 16-18) progressing into apprenticeships. 

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:30:14 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=401 <![CDATA[ Sleaford Joint Sixth Form: A United Vision for Student Success ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=400 The Sleaford Joint Sixth Form continues to set the standard for collaborative post-16 education, uniting the co-educational sixth forms of Carre's Grammar School, St George’s Academy, and Kesteven & Sleaford High School.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:19:07 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=400 <![CDATA[ Celebration as CGS named among Top 10% Nationally for Attendance ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=399 We’re delighted to announce that Carre's Grammar School has been recognised in the top 10% of all FFT schools nationally for attendance during the 2024–25 academic year.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:26:39 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=399 <![CDATA[ We Will Remember Them ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=398  Reverend Philip Johnson delivered a whole school Remembrance Assembly honouring and remembering all who served, gave their lives and those who lived with the consequences of the outcome of war.

Those Old Carrensians who lost their lives in both world wars and more recent conflicts were also remembered, as Mr Holland, Deputy Headteacher and Old Carrensian, read the Roll of Honour. 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:27:19 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=398 <![CDATA[ A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=397 Year 11 Students Watch a Production of a Charles Dickens Play ]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 10:39:00 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=397 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable – November/December 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=396 Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable – November/December 2025 Now Available

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:56:12 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=396 <![CDATA[ European Day of Languages Bake Off ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=395 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:58:07 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=395 <![CDATA[ Y11 Information Evening - 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=394 Thank you to all the parents who attended the Y11 Information Evening.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 11:21:51 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=394 <![CDATA[ Y10 Information Evening - 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=393 Thank you to all the parents who attended the Y10 Information Evening. 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:47:13 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=393 <![CDATA[ Student Batting Success ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=392 Carre's Grammar School Victorious on Dubai Tour – thanks to Arthur's Masterclass

Dubai, UAE - April 2025

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:36:18 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=392 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Information Evening - September 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=391 Our Year 7 Information Evening for parents was once again extremely well received, with over 100 families in attendance.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:22:14 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=391 <![CDATA[ Justice in Motion Production ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=386 Justice in Motion share the exciting news that their production, CODE, is coming to Sleaford Market Square on Saturday 5 July, with FREE performances at 10.30am and 2pm. ]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:39:09 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=386 <![CDATA[ Year 6 New Intake Evening Presentations 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=385 Thank you for attending one of our New Intake Evenings. We hope you and your son found the evening useful and reassuring. ]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:56:08 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=385 <![CDATA[ Sponsored Walk ​​​​​​​- Friday 04 July 2025 ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=383 On the day of the walk, students will be asked to arrive at school at the normal time, with the walk starting at 9.15am. For the students doing the walk, there will be no teaching on the day, so students do not need to bring any books. The walk is a new route is expected to take four hours. At the end of the walk students will stay in school until 3.30pm.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:09:48 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=383 <![CDATA[ Year 12 Examination Timetable 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=382 Year 12 Examination Timetable 2025 Now Available

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:09:51 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=382 <![CDATA[ Year 8 Examination Timetable – June 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=381 Year 8 Examination Timetable – June 2025 Now Available

]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 15:10:10 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=381 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Examination Timetable – June 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=380 Year 7 Examination Timetable – June 2025 Now Available

]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 14:50:40 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=380 <![CDATA[ Mr Wilkinson Runs The London Marathon ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=379 Well done to Mr Wilkinson, who recently ran the London Marathon in a fantastic time of 4 hours 44 minutes - top effort!

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:50:36 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=379 <![CDATA[ Headteacher Commendation ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=378 Students Samson, Flynn, Henry, Ieuan and William (not pictured) received the Headteacher Commendation for an excellent term's work.

Well done

👏

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]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 15:04:45 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=378 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Examination Timetable – May 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=377 Year 9 Examination Timetable – May 2025 Now Available

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:40:04 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=377 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Taiko Drum Workshop ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=374  Japanese Taiko Drum Workshop ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:26:36 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=374 <![CDATA[ Year 12 Examination Timetable - April 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=373 Year 12 Examination Timetable - April 2025 Now Available

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:17:38 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=373 <![CDATA[ Year 7 and 8: ‘Smashed Live’ Alcohol and Underage Drinking Workshop​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=372 Smashed Live delivered an engaging and informative live theatre experience, followed by an interactive workshop for Year 7 and 8 students. ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:15:35 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=372 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Stay Safe Day ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=371 Year 9 students attend Stay Safe workshops ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:14:12 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=371 <![CDATA[ Year 7 STEM Event ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=370 Year 7 students enjoy a morning of STEM activities ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:59:55 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=370 <![CDATA[ Year 10 Examinations – March 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=368 Year 10 Examinations – March 2025 Now Available

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:55:16 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=368 <![CDATA[ Swap Shops ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=367 The much anticipated Swap Shops have taken place this week ]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:29:24 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=367 <![CDATA[ Rewards Breakfast ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=366 Croissants for breakfast ]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:42:21 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=366 <![CDATA[ Year 13 Examination Timetable – February 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=364 Year 13 Examination Timetable – February 2025 Now Available

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:13:08 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=364 <![CDATA[ Merger Stakeholder Consultation ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=360 Thank you to all parents who engaged in the stakeholder consultation regarding the merger of the Robert Carre Trust (RCT) and Community Inclusion Trust (CIT).

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:13:21 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=360 <![CDATA[ English Speaking Union Mace Debate Regional Semi-Final ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=362 Students make it through to the regional finals! ]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:15:11 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=362 <![CDATA[ Christmas Lunch and Jumper Day ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=359 500 Christmas lunches - done! ]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:34:05 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=359 <![CDATA[ Army Challenge Day ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=358 An Army Careers Recruitment Team recently visited Year 10 and 11 students ]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 16:01:30 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=358 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable – January 2025 ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=357 Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable – January 2025 Now Available

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 13:05:39 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=357 <![CDATA[ Performance Poet Visits Carre's ]]> https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=355 Rap Artist, Author and Poet, Breis, delivered Workshops to Year 9 and 11 Students ]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:04:07 GMT https://www.carres.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=355