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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ Eco-School Enrichment Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=410</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>On Tuesday 24<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;March, The High School Leckhampton hosted our&nbsp;second enrichment day of this academic year. All KS3 students spent the day learning about the sustainable work of various organisations and how we could all live more sustainably ourselves.</p>

<p>During the day, students had the opportunity to meet local individuals and organisations and learn about the work they do to protect our environment. We were very fortunate to have a number of visitors attending who ran an interactive session for our students.</p>

<p>It was an important day for the school to raise awareness of a global issue, inspire our students to take action, and to reassure individuals who are worried about the impact of climate change that so much fantastic work is being done already by many people in our local community.</p>

<p>Miss Kennedy would like to thank all those who ran sessions during the day, and all staff and students who took part for their support and enthusiasm.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Train to Teach in Gloucestershire – Information Evening ]]></title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:11:29 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Battle of the Somme House Competition ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=408</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The History Department recently marked the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme with a House Competition, inviting students to create commemorative pieces reflecting on this significant moment in history. We were fortunate to welcome Mr Down, one of our HSL governors, as judge. He was extremely impressed by the outstanding quality, creativity, and historical understanding shown in all entries, and commented on how difficult it was to select the winners.</p>

<p>Congratulations&nbsp;to our prize winners: Flo S (9LB) who achieved first place, followed by Fred C (9CH) in second place and Madeline E (7WI1) in third place. Highly commended entries were awarded to Harry W (8IS1), and Layla B (9LB).</p>

<p>A huge thank you to all students who took part and contributed to such a thoughtful and engaging competition.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:27:09 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ UKMT Team Maths Challenge 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=406</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We were delighted to take a team of students to Pate&#39;s School to compete in the annual Team Maths Challenge. The team finished in a commendable 7th place overall and one of our Year 8 students has written the following summary of events.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>&ldquo;I&nbsp;have enough money to buy either six swizzles and 5 fizzles, or else nine swizzles&nbsp;and one fizzle, with no change left. If instead&nbsp;I&nbsp;buy only&nbsp;fizzles, how many can I buy?&rdquo;- Example question (Used&nbsp;as a practice question).&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>17 schools&nbsp;participated&nbsp;in the&nbsp;event which included a mix of state, grammar and private&nbsp;schools from Cheltenham and the surrounding area.&nbsp;&nbsp;A team of 4 students from HSL were selected to compete and&nbsp;participated&nbsp;in practice sessions to build the skills necessary to complete&nbsp;this challenge.&nbsp;These students were Daniel C and Tessie S from Year 8 and Millie D and&nbsp;Chanuga&nbsp;P from Year 9.&nbsp;</em></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:32:48 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Trust Art Gallery Goes Live! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=405</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Enrichment and Engagement Working Party has launched a brand new online art gallery, celebrating creativity from all three schools across the Trust.</p>

<p>It&rsquo;s an&nbsp;inspiring space showcasing the talent of our pupils, bringing our&nbsp;community together and shining&nbsp;a spotlight on the brilliant art&nbsp;being created&nbsp;across our Trust.</p>

<p>Well done to all those pupils who have had their work selected.&nbsp;</p>


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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:55:58 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ January Newsletter ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=404</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are delighted to share our latest newsletter summary with our community for the month of January.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Vacancy - Trust HR Lead ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=403</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Balcarras Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed HR lead who will play a crucial role in providing and managing a comprehensive and centralised operations service to the Trust and it&#39;s academies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For more detail please visit the following website:</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:31:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Balcarras Trust - Finance Officer Advert ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=402</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Balcarras Trust &nbsp;wishes to appoint a proactive and highly capable Finance Officer to provide efficient and accurate financial administration across the Balcarras Trust, with particular responsibility for purchase and sales ledgers, financial support to schools within the Trust hub structure, and timely bank and credit card reconciliations. The role supports strong financial control, compliance, and value for money across the Trust. To find out more about the role, please visit the web address given below.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:59:34 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Big Garden Birdwatch ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=401</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Big Garden Birdwatch - 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u>-25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>&nbsp;January 2026</u></strong></p>

<p>Join&nbsp;the world&#39;s largest garden wildlife survey this weekend to help the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) build a picture of how garden birds are faring.</p>

<p>To take part, spend an hour watching the birds in your garden between 23&nbsp;and 25 January and record the birds that land using the tally chart below. Then submit your results online or by post.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:52:46 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Tickets for We Will Rock You ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=399</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are rapidly approaching our annual school production, a real highlight in the calendar for all.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you would like to purchase tickets for the shows (February 11th, 12th, 13th) please follow the link below:</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:35:13 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ December Newsletter ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=398</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>As we reach the conclusion of the Autumn term, we are delighted to share our December newsletter.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:58:59 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ A Christmas Gift from Fourte! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk/news/?pid=11&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=397</link>	<description><![CDATA[<div class="video" data-align="center" data-height="400" data-oembed-url="" data-width="800" style="margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:800px">
<div style="padding-bottom:50%; width:100%"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="100%" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin" src="https://video2.e4education.co.uk/player/?v=JTJGZmlsZXMlMkZhd3NwcmR3ZWIwNCUyRjE1MSUyRmNqbiU0MGhzbCUyRWdsb3VjcyUyRXNjaCUyRXVrJTJGTmV2ZXJFbm91Z2glMkVtcDQ=" style="width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; bottom:0; right:0;" width="100%"></iframe></div>
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<p>We are delighted to share a video of our talented Year 8 and Year 9 vocalists&nbsp;&#39;Fourte&#39; who performed at our Christmas celebration, so that everyone in The High School Leckhampton community and beyond can enjoy their performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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