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  • Springwood’s Budding Engineers Put Pedal to the Metal with Rolls-Royce

    Published 15/10/25

    Few would associate Rolls-Royce with soapbox racing, yet aspiring engineers from Springwood High School were lucky enough to have the support of the Rolls-Royce Jet Engine Team from RAF Marham when they designed, built, and even raced, their very own soapbox kart.

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  • Springwood Sixth-former Tops Prestigious Caius Explore Maths Contest

    Published 02/10/25

    How will Artificial Intelligence affect Mathematics? This was the question successfully addressed by one of our students, who went on to win first prize in a prestigious Cambridge University essay-writing contest.

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  • National Manufacturing Day With Williams Refridgeration

    Published 29/09/25

    Thank you to Williams Refrigeration for welcoming our Year 13 students to the King’s Lynn HQ as part of National Manufacturing Day. It was great for students to hear about different post 18 career pathways as they consider their options after A levels.

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  • First-Time Entrants Springwood Lift County Sevens Title

    Published 23/09/25

    Our rugby players are facing the new season with confidence, after winning the Norfolk County Under-18 Rugby Sevens competition.

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  • Springwood High School Year 13 Prom at the Duke's Head Hotel

    Published 03/09/25

    Nearly 200 Year 13 students from Springwood High School in King’s Lynn gathered at the Duke’s Head Hotel for an evening of celebration following “outstanding” A-level results.

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  • Celebrations at Springwood High School Sixth Form

    Published 16/08/25

    Students and staff are celebrating another record year of results at Springwood High School Sixth Form.

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  • Sell-Out Show Stuns as Springwood Students Take to the Catwalk

    Published 21/07/25

    Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh and punk icon Vivienne Westwood were among the inspirations at this year’s Springwood High School Summer Fashion Show.

    The popular annual event, which took place on 8 July in the Peter Hopkins Hall, saw our fashion designers exhibit their creations, while fellow students took to the catwalk to model the clothes.

    Themes for 2025 included ‘Nature and Humans’ for the Year 11 GCSE students, while the BTEC students focused on ‘Nature and Sustainability’ in Year 12, and on ‘Identity’ and ‘The Bold and Unexpected’ in Year 13. There was also a Staff Collection on the theme of ‘Glamour’.

    “Year 11 key items of clothing included a green bodice made out of shimmery, sheer fabric, with delicate ruffled sleeves inspired by coral reefs,” said Emma Markwell, Fashion and Textile Course Leader at our school, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

    “There were also two outfits inspired by human hearts and the blood system, using embroidery, red pearl beads, and laser-cut acrylic embellishments, and Oscar Isherwood’s Year 11 tailored red jacket, skirt, gloves, and red velvet train.”

    Among the Year 13 students showcasing their creations, Mollie Ashby was influenced by Vivienne Westwood in the design of her satin dress, which featured flowing, sheer blue fabric, and an outsized white bow; while Charlotte McLeish showed a white satin ballet dress; and Summer Hawkes drew inspiration from Van Gogh for her sculpted dress, and blue-and-gold skirt and top.

    “The Year 13 collections were pushing the boundaries with many stunning, eye-catching creations,” continued Miss Markwell, who organised the event with the help of students from Years 7 to 13, both on and off the catwalk.

    “Several members of staff were involved in a variety of roles, including modelling, but most of the jobs to bring the show to life were covered by students.

    “One hundred and thirty students took part from all year groups, helping with modelling, hair and makeup, front-of-house and ticket sales, promotions, designing the poster, wardrobe and fittings.

    “It’s nice to see the models’ confidence and sass develop, but some of the most rewarding parts involve students learning behind-the-scenes skills and developing their work ethic.

    “The unseen work put into rehearsing, promoting, and generally getting the show on the road, is hard to put into words.”

    The Mayor of King’s Lynn, Councillor Andy Bullen, was among the 300 guests attending the evening, while support was also provided by Fent Shop in Lynn, which offers a discount to all BTEC Fashion students.

    “The Fashion Show has become a highlight of the school year, and is looked forward to by everyone,” added Miss Markwell.

    “It encourages the students’ confidence, creativity, and self-belief, and provides work experience in a variety of roles in the production of the show.

    “This year, the collections had the wow factor. I am so proud of all my participants, and especially the designers. I feel like a fairy godmother at times, when seeing the students’ transformation and growth.

    “I wish all the best for the Year 13 designers who are progressing to university and apprenticeships to study Fashion and Textiles.”

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  • Medical Careers Ahead For Two More Students

    Published 18/07/25

    Two more of our students are heading for a career in medicine after securing places to study from this autumn.

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  • Apprentices Look Forward to a Great Future

    Published 18/07/25

    Working at the forefront of scientific research into cancer with a prestigious multinational company means relocation for one West Norfolk student, while others from the same year group are also avoiding huge student debt and gaining practical experience.

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  • Trio of Students Head to Oxbridge

    Published 18/07/25

    A trio of our students are heading to Oxbridge later this year, and they are all set to take up their places at two of the most famous universities in the world.

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  • Big Screen Calls Springwood Student

    Published 18/07/25

    A future on the big screen is in the sights of a student who has been awarded a place at London’s prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

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  • Springwood Leads The Way For Music

    Published 18/07/25

    Our fantastically strong music provision has seen our school become an official Lead School for the Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub.

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