Spotlight on STEMM: Our Clubs & Societies

March 10, 2026

At Norwich School, learning doesn’t stop when a lesson is over! Our co-curricular programme empowers pupils to explore and experiment – and nowhere is this more evident than in our vibrant STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine) opportunities.


Whether your child dreams of designing the cities of the future, racing an electric car, coding competition-ready robots or pursuing a career in medicine, our clubs and societies provide the platform to turn curiosity into capability!


Hands-On Innovation: Engineering in Action


Greenpower Electric Car Team (L5-L6)

What better way to learn engineering than by building and racing a real electric car?

Our Greenpower Electric Car Team maintains and improves a competition vehicle, racing in heats twice a year. Pupils apply for roles across design, mechanics, electronics, sponsorship and project management – mirroring real-world engineering teams. Lower 6 pupils mentor younger pupils, fostering leadership alongside technical expertise.


Engineering Education Project (L6)

Sixth Form pupils can take part in a six-month professional engineering project, working alongside an industry mentor to solve a real company challenge. The experience culminates in a formal presentation and submission for a CREST Gold Award – a nationally recognised achievement that strengthens university and apprenticeship applications.


CityZen – Civil Engineering Challenge (L6)

Run by in Institution of Civil Engineers, CityZen invites teams to design solutions to complex infrastructure problems in a simulated city. Pupils research, collaborate and present their ideas before tackling a real local civil engineering issue.

From sustainability to urban planning, CityZen encourages pupils to think critically about how engineering shapes society.


Engineering Society – (L4-U6)

The aim of the Engineering Society is to hear first-hand from engineering professionals, in both academia and industry, about their paths into engineering and specialities. This provides an exciting opportunity for pupils to hear first hand from professionals in the field, allowing them to draw inspiration for their own careers.


Coding, Robotics & Computational Thinking


VEX Robotics (L4-L5)

In VEX Robotics, teams of 4 or 5 design, build and code robots before entering the National Robotic Competition. Pupils develop programming skills, mechanical design understanding and strategic thinking – all while working as part of a high-performing team.

 

Linguistics & Code Cracking Club (L4-U6)

Combining logic, pattern recognition and analytical thinking, this club explore the fascinating intersection of language and mathematics, Pupils prepare for competitions such as the UK Linguistics Olympiad and tackle code-breaking challenges that stretch the mind.

 

Maths Club (L4-U6)

From Junior Maths Challenge preparation to STEP and MAT support, out tiered Maths Clubs provide stretch and challenge at every level. Pupils explore mathematical ideas beyond the syllabus, developing resilience and intellectual confidence.

 

Medicine, Science & the Bigger Questions


STEMM Society (U4-U6)
Our dedicated STEMM Society explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine beyond the curriculum. Through practical challenges and discussion, pupils broaden their understanding while working towards a credited Youth STEMM Award.


Vet Society (L4-U6)

For pupils considering veterinary medicine, the society invites expert speakers and offers insight into the realities of animal healthcare careers – providing early professional exposure and inspiration.


Intellectual Curiosity & Academic Exploration

STEMM at Norwich School also thrives in our pupil-led academic societies:

  • Erpingham Society (M5–U6) – interdisciplinary lectures spanning STEMM, humanities and the arts.
  • Ethelbert Society (L4–L5) – a junior lecture society encouraging scholarly exploration.
  • Inters and Senior Maths Clubs – extending mathematical understanding beyond the classroom.


These forums develop confidence in research, presentation and debate — essential skills for future scientists, engineers and medics.

Pupils Say 'Bienvenue!' to French Visitors

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2026
On Thursday 27 March, we were delighted to welcome 58 pupils and their 5 teachers from Collège Sainte‑Marie in Meaux, France. After spending a week exploring Norfolk, the group arrived at Norwich School, where our pupils were eager to meet them and proudly show them around. Our penpal exchange with Collège Sainte‑Marie has been running for a couple of years now, with Lower 4 pupils regularly writing and receiving letters in French. This visit was particularly special: the French group were Year 8 pupils, and many had the chance to meet their penpals from last year face‑to‑face for the very first time — a real highlight for everyone involved. The afternoon began with the NS U6 French group leading guided tours around the school, giving our visitors a warm and friendly introduction to life at Norwich School. This was followed by a lively treasure hunt in mixed teams of French pupils and NS Upper 4 pupils, all competing for an Easter prize. With clues written in both French and English, teamwork was essential — and it was wonderful to see pupils switching languages, helping one another, and having fun along the way. It was a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, curiosity, and excellent company. We very much hope to welcome pupils from Meaux again in the years to come — and perhaps one day, we’ll have the chance to visit them on their home turf too.

Coming Up at The Crypt -We Are Nature

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2026
From 8-10 April a new art exhibition will be shown at the Crypt Gallery from We Are Nature. Wednesday 8 April, 11:00 - 16:00 Thursday 9 April 11:00 - 16:00 Friday 10 April 14:00 - 16:00

Keeping Track of Cross Country at the End of Lent 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2026
After half term, the Cross-Country team enjoyed a drizzly afternoon of racing in Ipswich on Saturday 28 February. The course was extremely muddy making for challenging, slippery conditions. But the Junior Boys managed to stay upright and perform well with Jonas Tam finishing 3rd, Jonty Croskell in 4th and Oscar Parker-Wright in 11th. All season the Senior Girls have dominated the front end of the field and again we had 3 of the top six finishers. On this occasion, it was Amelie Ivie who timed her finish best to take 3rd place ahead of Bea Green in 4th and Olivia Allen in 6th. The team was completed by Simran Chawla coming in 12th. With 8 Senior Boys running, the team prize seems sewn up this year and we had 3 of the top 5 finishers. Over the 7.6km route, Ethan Buskell was fastest on the day, coming 2nd, just ahead of Arthur Dannatt in 3rd and Leon Liu 5th. Leo Pitt was 8th, Jeremy Lo 9th and Tom Copley, George Yiasimi and Edward Lott completed the dominating team performance all in the top 14. Next, on Saturday 7 March we saw the final race in the East Anglian League against runners from Gresham’s, Ipswich and RHS. The team travelled to RHS and the conditions were reasonably dry and still on a flat, fast course. Our only competing Junior, Jonas Tam, improved upon last week’s third place to come 2nd this week, while in the Intermediate Boys, Kit Rudling came 4th. In the Senior Boys we had excellent strength in depth, as we have had all season, with eight runners competing. First to finish was Ethan Buskell who came 2nd overall. Jeremy Lo came through the field strongly to take 5th place, capping off another consistent season. Leon Liu, Kort Tsui and Leo Pitt were next over the line, followed shortly by Tom Copley, Edward Lott and George Yiasimi. The Senior Boys, having showed such consistent quality and excellent camaraderie throughout the season, deservedly took home the East Anglian League Team Trophy.  Finally, 5 of our athletes represented the school at the English Schools National Finals in Liverpool — a fantastic experience with some excellent performances across the board. Well done to everyone who has represented the Cross Country team this season.

Hockey Highlights in the Lead Up to Easter

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2026
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Sevens Successes before the Easter Break

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2026
U18s This half term saw the U18s compete in both the Norfolk County Cup and the Rosslyn Park 7s. Following a valuable learning experience in the County Cup, the squad travelled to Rosslyn Park on 22nd March to compete in the Vase Competition the following day. The boys delivered their strongest performances of the term, securing impressive victories over Monkton Combe and Newcastle-Under-Lyme School. A narrow defeat to Dartford Grammar School, however, meant they were just short of qualifying for Day 2. Standout performances came from Casper Foden, Tom Ratledge, and Alex Sisson. U15s The U15s took part in the Northampton Saints 7s, hosted at Cambridge Rugby Club. They produced an excellent set of performances in the group stages, recording notable wins against Oundle School and Bedford Modern School. These results saw them progress to the Cup semi-finals, where they were narrowly defeated by a strong Samuel Whitbread Academy side. Overall, the team finished among the top performers in a highly competitive field featuring leading schools from across the Midlands and London. Standout performances were delivered by Ben Lowe and Toby Young. U14s This term has seen significant development from the U14s, who have worked consistently hard to improve both individually and as a team. Rosslyn Park provided a particularly positive experience, with clear progress evident throughout the squad. Sam Trickey and Biden Barton were standout performers. U13s and U12s Both the U13s and U12s competed in the Norfolk County Cups, hosted at Redmayne, and performed exceptionally well. Impressively, both teams went undefeated in their respective competitions. A special mention goes to Ben Guo, who played across both age groups, stepping up to represent the U13s and delivering standout performances against older opposition.

Rowing Report from a Successful Lent Term

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2026
The Rowers have had a busy half term, with racing at Norwich Head, Hammersmith Head, Eastern Region JIRR Trials, Schools Head, GB U19 Spring Assessments and The Scullery Head. All year groups raced at Norwich Head, with wins for the 1st VIII as fastest crew of the day, Boys J14 4x+ and Girls J18 2x. At the Eastern Junior Inter-Regional Trials we had 8 of our 13 crews reach the Final, with the Girls J18 2- and Boys J14 2x achieving 2nd place. The highlight of the winter Head racing is the Schools Head of the River and The Scullery Head. The Boys 1st VIII were 15th Championship crew and the Girls 1st 4x- were 16th Championship crew. The J15 Boys and Girls VIII raced the Tideway for the first time.  At The Scullery Head, the Boys 1st 4x- were a fantastic 4th place, with the 2nd 4x- placing well too. The Girls 2nd Quad were 11th in WJ17 4x-. The J14 Boys and Girls Octos were 15th and 16th respectively- both inside the top half of a strong draw. Our three GB U19 trialists continued their selection campaign at the Spring Assessments, taking part in three days of racing in Pairs and Fours. James Howard and Ellie Thwaites produced strong performances to position themselves well in the rankings, while Nicholas Conway impressed with a 2nd-place finish.

An Informative and Powerful Amnesty Variety Evening

By Eleanor Lewis • March 26, 2026
On Thursday 26 February, a receptive audience in the Blake Studio were treated to another Amnesty Variety Evening. The evening was a mixture of performance and presentations from our school community, from staff and pupils alike. The evening started with an opening presentation from our Amnesty Group on the importance of human rights and then we were treated to a fantastic and poignant cello recital of Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 by Max Bruch. The evening also included musical performances of Army Dreamers by Kate Bush powerfully performed from Lower 6 pupil, Rosie B, Me and the Sky by Jenna Colella wonderfully sung by Maleeya Watts which was sanfg a compelling rendition of 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress by Ben G and Liebestraum by Franz Liszt masterfully played by Marcus Pop (U5). To end the evening was Evie A (M5) singing Imagine' by John Lennon, the perfect end to the night. There were various speeches and poetry readings that also took place and an emotive video from Aggie J (L6) on Human Rights. This event proved to be a great success and incredibly informative as well as showcasing the power of art in the fight for justice. Well done to all who took part.

Musical Mayhem in aid of FONS

By Eleanor Lewis • March 26, 2026
27 February 2026 saw the return of the gloriously chaotic and hilarious Friends of Norwich School Annual Music Quiz held in the school’s refectory. The school’s answer to The Carpenters (Jonathan Peason and Anna Stephenson) were stalwart compères for the night, delivering ten rounds of music-based questions to suit all musical tastes and abilities. Even the Head chipped in with a round. Extra pizzazz was added by a scratch Sixth Form band made up of Lev, Louis, Maleeya, Sam, Sahib, Rosie and led by the inimitable Daisy Sexton. They played a mix of live music and sang intros for contestants to guess. A fish and chip supper provided by our fabulous in-house Catering Team provided a very welcome interlude. Mr Griffiths led a team of strict markers beavering away furiously between rounds, which resulted in one team of Musical Maestros being duly crowned at the end of proceedings. Funds raised of around £2,200 went towards FONS charitable priorities to support the school - a welcome reflection on the hard work involved in delivering such a joyously entertaining event. Huge thanks to all volunteer organisers and those who helped on the night, and to our ebullient and enthusiastic contestants for making it an evening that will stay long in the memory.

Dazzling Dancers in a Busy Lent Term

By Eleanor Lewis • March 26, 2026
This term has been another successful one for the Dance department. Both the Junior and Senior Dance Companies have qualified for the National finals after competing at The Great Big Dance Off regionals in March. The Junior Dance Company were crowned KS3 Regional Champions, while the KS4/5 team were runners-up with an impressive 191 out of 200 points - just one point shy of winning. Both companies will compete at the National finals in Cheltenham in June. Following this, the Dance department showcased incredible talent at the Senior Dance Festival held at Epic, with over 140 pupils across both the lower and senior schools. This collaborative event highlighted the progression of our students from the start to the end of their school journey. The evening celebrated their dedication, passion, and outstanding commitment to dance, which has made the studio a vibrant hub of activity and inspiration. 

FONS Funds Equipment for DJ Club

By Sonja Mitchell • March 26, 2026
New skills learnt at DJ Club thanks to new decks!
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