From map reading to teamwork, LPS Clapham students embraced every challenge on their Silver DofE journey through the New Forest. Our Year 11 students set out early on a Saturday morning for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition, ready to test their skills, stamina, and teamwork across three days in the New Forest. Starting…
On a thought-provoking visit to the Imperial War Museum, Year 9 students analysed war-time artworks, explored reconstructed trenches and reflected on the human stories behind history. The workshop connected art, empathy and analysis — highlighting how learning at LPS Clapham stretches beyond textbooks into London’s rich cultural landscape.
Year 9 students stepped into the world of real-life engineering at the Royal Institution, designing crash-cars to protect an egg passenger and negotiating an equipment “shop” as part of the challenge. Their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving brought physics and design to life — just one example of how LPS Clapham’s “learn like a Londoner” approach…
What better way to celebrate our top achievers than with a thrilling ride on the Thames Rocket? Last year’s award winners and this year’s top merit earners were treated to an unforgettable trip down the Thames—and it did not disappoint! We started with a guided tour from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge, complete…
Students and staff from LPS Clapham and LPS Mayfair/Hybrid joined together for an Isle of Wight residential packed with fun, teamwork, and plenty of splashes! Day 1: We kicked things off with boat building—some floated, some didn’t, but all were proudly launched! Crabbing and beach exploring ended the day, complete with soggy socks and lots…
From 23rd to 27th June, students from LPS Clapham and LPS Mayfair had an amazing week away learning to surf in the beautiful Laredo near Santander, Spain. Mornings were spent mastering the waves in daily surf lessons, while afternoons featured beach volleyball, yoga, and evenings of games and sports. Each morning, the students (and staff!)…