Talent in ‘Focus’ at Chequers House
Published 26/02/26
The focus was on talent, when our young photographers joined others to showcase their work at Chequers House Gallery in King’s Lynn.
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Read MoreClass of 2025 honoured at Springwood
Published 11/02/26It was back to school for the Class of 2025, when they rejoined their old classmates, teachers, and governors for a Presentation Evening held at Springwood to recognise and celebrate their successes.
Our former Year 11 students came together in the Peter Hopkins Hall for the event, where over 100 graduates were presented with their GCSE certificates, as well as additional subject prizes and school awards.
“The event took place in our newly refurbished main hall, utilising the new tiered seating, lighting, and stage to make the event particularly special for our returning students,” said Victoria Mann, who was Head of Year for the cohort during their time with us.
“Celebrating the students’ success at this event were the school's Senior Leadership Team, governors, and parents, all of whom were delighted to begin the evening listening to Ethan Soong providing some wonderful, welcoming musical pieces on the piano.”
Our Executive Headteacher, Andy Johnson, was on hand to congratulate the students and present certificates and prizes, with the help of a special guest.
“We were delighted that we were also able to have Abi Pawsey join us as our guest speaker,” continued Mrs Mann.
“She currently specialises in working with children and young people as practice manager in a Child Protection Team, and talked about the journey she has made from her time studying in King’s Lynn to now, including an 11-year career in the Prison Service, holding positions from being a prison officer through to a governor at HMP Norwich; time as a charity director; and her current career in social work.
“Abi’s talk reminded students that there are many ways they can serve their community, that they cannot know where their own journey might take them, and that they will have many opportunities in the future – the key is saying ‘Yes’.”
Besides subject prizes for those deserving special recognition for their efforts and achievements in particular areas, trophies were awarded to students demonstrating key characteristics and outstanding achievement across the board at Springwood, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.
Among the high achievers acknowledged at the ceremony were Aritra Kar and Sara Mohammed, who were named joint top performers in the year group, both having attained impressive Grade 9s across all of their chosen subjects.
Other award winners included Poppy Hayes, who received the Jessica-Mae Prior Shield for Inspirational Courage, and Jaxon Walford, who was given the Governors’ Plate for service to the school.
“Many of our students do continue into our Sixth Form on completion of their GCSEs, while others have taken on the challenge presented in different courses offered by other Key Stage 5 providers,” added Mrs Mann.
“The event serves as a wonderful opportunity to bring students back together and remind them that they remain part of our school community. It also recognises the hard work and effort that has allowed them to achieve and progress.
"I'm delighted to recognise again what an outstanding cohort of young people I have had the pleasure of working with over the last few years. They were not only academically strong, but also a demonstration of the passionate, hard-working, and caring young people that we hope leave us at the end of five years at Springwood.”
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Read MoreFuture bright for Springwood students
Published 05/02/26The future was looking bright for our students, after we received a national accreditation for excellent careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG).
Springwood High School was awarded the National Quality in Careers Standard, following a detailed assessment of our careers provision, which considered management, careers learning, information, and advice and guidance.
“Springwood High School has a strong career department that provides a very comprehensive CEIAG programme that aims to achieve its aim of ‘widening horizons, challenging stereotypes, and raising aspirations’,” reported the assessment team.
“Rapid progress has been made in embedding CEIAG into form time, curriculum time, and Super Learning Days (termly collapsed learning days). The programme is well-supported by staff working in departments and form tutors.”
The offering at Springwood, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, includes our Careers Fair, which has doubled in size in recent years.
Attended by around 1,000 students from Years 10 to 13, the annual event features more than 50 exhibitors, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, BAE Systems, Lovell Homes, Saxon Air, Cranswick Foods, College of West Anglia, College of East Anglia, and the University of Lincoln.
“We also run careers awareness and employability workshops with students alongside the Careers Fair,” said our Head of Year 13 and Careers Leader, Nicky Thompson, who spearheaded the award application process alongside Senior Leadership Team Careers Lead Richard Thompson, Lead Governor for Careers Ed Weightman, and Careers Advisor Christine Walton.
“For employers, it provides an ideal opportunity for them to meet the talent pipeline for the future, and to start informing students about the roles available to them in their companies.”
Another measure impressing the assessors was our work experience provision, which is supported by many leading employers in the area, including Mapus Smith and Lemon Accountants, Lotus, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Borough Council, Swaffham Veterinary Centre, Anglia Water, Hunstanton Dental Practice, and several primary schools.
“Last year, 150 students in Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in workplace work experience, with many more undertaking virtual work experience,” continued Ms Thompson.
“For students, it is an important way for young people to gain insight into the working world. For employers, it enables them to find talent for the future.”
Former Springwood students have also had a role to play in helping us secure the accreditation.
“We have been inviting Springwood alumni to come back to school to share their education and careers journeys, and to inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps,” explained Ms Thompson.
“Meeting alumni is inspiring, and encourages students to aim higher. It also provides practical support for current students.”
Among the recent visitors have been Iveta Ruskyte from Palm Paper; Freddie Coates from Caterpillar Perkins; Ruby Goodchild from Maxey Grounds; Tom Holt from Laing O’Rourke; Dylan Green from JBA Consulting; and Vikkie Ely from Mapus-Smith and Lemmon.
“We are delighted to receive this accolade, as it recognises that Springwood provides excellent careers information, advice, and guidance to all our students,” added Ms Thompson.
“It means students are more likely to choose post-16 and post-18 destinations that lead to fulfilling careers in the future.”