Lower School

On Thursday 30 April, the Upper 3 Informal Concert in the Lower School Hall felt really special, as we celebrated the pupils’ final Informal Concert together. There was a lovely sense of reflection, confidence and quiet pride throughout the evening. The programme included a great mix of styles and instruments, giving each performer a chance to shine in their own way. The concert opened with a poised and elegant performance of Bourrée on the cello by GF Handel, setting the tone beautifully. Things then picked up with a lively and energetic drum performance of Uptown Funk , which brought great rhythm and a real sense of fun. The mood softened again with a thoughtful and expressive violin performance of Hallelujah , played with sensitivity and a clear sense of line. On guitar, Arctic Monkeys Do I Wanna Know? was performed with a cool confident style, really capturing the feel of the original. The violin returned with Serenade by Schubert, played with warmth and a lovely tone. The piano piece Spanish Guitar added a playful, rhythmic contrast, showing both agility and character, before a bold trumpet performance of He’s a Pirate brought a burst of cinematic excitement. The concert ended with two memorable performances: a moving vocal rendition of I Dreamed a Dream , full of expression and control, followed by Für Elise on piano, where the contrasts and dynamics were handled with care and confidence. Overall, the evening was not just about performance, but about how far these pupils have come in their musical development. Each contribution felt personal and meaningful, coming together to create a memorable final concert. It marked the end of an important chapter but also showed that they are more than ready for what comes next. Head of Music Mr Vine summed it up perfectly: “I am very proud of the commitment and professionalism of our young performers. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow as musicians and you have done so much to enrich the Lower School with your playing. Thank you all!”

The 2026 Norfolk Primary Maths Challenges, hosted by Norwich School, were brilliant days all round, bringing together some of the strongest young mathematicians from across the county for a fun and friendly competition. There were three rounds to tackle—Tangrams, Arithmetic, and lateral thinking—so plenty of variety to keep everyone on their toes. From quick calculations to tricky puzzles and creative challenges, pupils really got stuck in. It was especially impressive seeing such talented mathematicians working so well in their pairs, sharing ideas and supporting each other throughout. The atmosphere throughout both competitions was fantastic. There was loads of creative thinking on show, and just as importantly, plenty of smiles. Alongside the competition, many pupils had the chance to meet others from different schools, make new friends, and enjoy putting their maths skills to the test in a relaxed and encouraging environment. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part—you should be really proud of yourselves. And of course, well done to our winners: Year 5 Primary Maths Challenge Winners: 1st: White Woman Lane Junior School 2nd: Norwich Lower School 3rd: St Nicholas Priory Primary School Year 6 Primary Maths Challenge Winners: 1st: Norwich Lower School 2nd: Cringleford CE VA Primary School 3rd: White Woman Lane Junior School Well done again to everyone involved—it was a great day and we’re already looking forward to next year!