Lower School news

On Friday 24 November our "Dance for Performance" group took part in an incredible workshop with the Northern Ballet Company. Pippa, a former prima ballerina came into Norwich School to talk to the group about her professional work and take a ballet workshop based on Beauty and the Beast.

On Tuesday evening the pupils of the Lower School enjoyed a thrilling evening of music making in the beautiful setting of Norwich Cathedral for their Michaelmas Concert. 

Last night, on Thursday 16 November, saw the very first Concordia Recital in the Lower School Hall.  These recitals aim to showcase pupils who are excelling in their instrumental studies and provide a platform to perform 2-3 pieces in a more formal concert setting to a specially invited audience.  Four pupils from the Lower School performed - Betsy Chuan, Jake Li and Moli Li all on Piano and Max Kotzee on the Violin.

Pupils and staff enjoyed showcasing their odd socks as part of celebrating World Kindness Day and Anti-Bullying Week.

Our latest Book Festival on Tuesday November 14 brought together 160 eager minds from U3 and visiting Year 6 pupils from across Norfolk. This literary adventure unfolded with the help of three remarkable authors. 

In Upper One's virtual workshop last week, the Jolly Postman came to life as Postie Rosie took us on an enchanting tour through fairy tales.

On October 3, Sixty-five members of U3 embarked on their annual Geography Field Trip to the Peak District to ‘read the landscape’.

Great excitement and amazing performances for this year's competition.

Another enjoyable session of music making for the final Informal Concert before the half term break.

On Wednesday October 11, the Lower School partook in National Bring Your Bear to School Day. From a T-Rex to a bunny rabbit, the pupils enjoyed bringing in their varied cuddly toys from home and introducing them to their peers.

Last week, the Lower School welcomed author Annelise Gray to speak about her Circus Maximus series of books. Lower Three pupils were delighted to be joined by sixty pupils from Charles Darwin Primary School for this event.

To celebrate Harry Potter Book day on October 12, a Harry Potter Book Night was held in the Lower School Library and it was a spellbinding experience for third form pupils who are lovers of the wizarding series.

On Monday October 9, the Lower School visited the Chapel for their annual harvest service, bringing with them donations of food and household goods which were placed around the altar.

Last week, Norwich School hosted our first Stay and Play of the new school year and it was wonderful to see lots of new faces.

On Tuesday, Upper Two put their detective hats on and went in search of some clues to reveal the past. They entered the tent and were met the resident archaeologists.

Lower School Hall filled with the timeless combination of music and lights. 

Visitors from the Stone Age came to Norwich Lower School this week and invited Lower 2 into their animal hide tent. They told them the story of humans over hundreds of thousands of years, from the Paleolithic Era to the Bronze Age, a story reflected in the rich paintings decorating the interior of their tent.

L3 Pupil, Eva Kaul, has taken the time to write her account of their trip to Kentwell Hall. In her writing, Eva's fun and exciting account makes the readers feel as if they have also been transported back to the Tudor times.

Another wonderful evening of music making in the Lower School hall.

Last Tuesday the Lower School were delighted to welcome Karen Li, and her husband Tak, who shared their fantastic story ‘The Golden Mango Tree’ in an after-school workshop.