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Outstanding GCSE Results for LoK: 82%

Alhumdulillah, yet again Lantern of Knowledge is celebrating an amazing year of GCSE results.

82% of our GCSE pupils this academic year 2012/13 attained 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Mathematics.These results are some way above local and national rates of attainment, as is the case with GCSE results for previous years. Well done to all our staff, pupils and parents.

Lantern of Knowledge has been the Bronze STARS Award 2013 from the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

In a letter to the school, the Interim Senior Road safety Officer for the borough wrote:

‘Congratulations once again to you and your team, and we look forward to seeing you continue your travel plan objectives and assist more pupils travel safely and sustainably to school.’

Lantern of Knowledge’s aims to reduce traffic congestion in the vicinity of the school during peak journey times. Other benefits ...

As always, pupils battled it out through the various sports competitions. Well done to all, especially the gold medallists. A great day to end a great year!

For the annual school trip, LoK headed down the A406 to Stubbers Activity Park. On a beautiful summer’s day, the boys were pushed to their absolute physical limits, with numerous tough and testing physical activities, which included raft building, zip wiring, archery and more.

Here, the pupils learnt the true qualities and the true physical strengths of team work, determination and cooperation. Of course, the boys were drained at the end of the rigorous day, but by no means, were they ...

Our pupils visited St Mary’s Church, Leyton. As citizens of a truly diverse world, it is vital we gain an understanding of other beliefs and cultures of all other people in not only this country, but throughout the world. By visiting the local church, the boys were given a deeper insight to the ways of worship, the ways of life and the beliefs of the Christian community.

Reverend Christine Rablen, the vicar, very kindly spoke to our pupils, highlighting the beliefs ...

A wonderful, colourful day! LoK staff and pupils were dressed traditionally today, reflecting the diversity within our school and celebrating cultures of the world.

Lantern of Knowledge pupils took part in exciting workshops based on the following themes:  ‘Research Matters’ and ‘Map Your World’. Our Year 7  and 9 pupils took part in exciting workshops based on the following themes:  ‘Research Matters’ and ‘Map Your World’. Years 8, 10 & 11 explored the themes of ‘Ways of Reading’ and ‘Exploring English’.

In 2013, students from St. Bonaventure’s School visited Lantern of Knowledge as part of the ongoing Three Faiths Forum school linking project. Headed by our Citizenship teacher, a group of Year 9 students visit other schools and partake in numerous activities with students there, to create a bond, understanding and culture of respect between the different faith and community groups.

It was a very productive day, where the boys successfully worked with the students from St. Bonaventure’s to treat the rest ...

Lantern of Knowledge pupils  took part in a guided, detailed tour of the Houses of Parliament, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Here, the boys were able to get a small feel to the day to day running of the country and the main chambers as to where everything happens. From the small pigeon trays, to a detailed explanation of the Queens opening of Parliament, the boys covered every aspect of British politics which takes ...

Our pupils visited the Royal Courts of Justice, off the Shard, near Holborn. The purpose of the visit, was to initially go for a tour of the Historical building, whilst the day to day proceedings of the court were being carried out, for instance, court cases etc with real judges, barristers and so on, time and again crossing paths with the boys. This enabled the boys to learn first-hand about the law proceedings in the UK, vital for their Citizenship ...

lantern of Knowledge pupils visited the Royal Courts of Justice, off the Shard, near Holborn. The purpose of the visit, was to initially go for a tour of the Historical building, whilst the day to day proceedings of the court were being carried out, for instance, court cases etc with real judges, barristers and so on, time and again crossing paths with the boys. This enabled the boys to learn first-hand about the law proceedings in the UK, vital for ...

As part of mutual cooperation between Lantern of Knowledge and Noor Ul Islam Primary School, a friendly football match was played. Both sets of players were very pleased to have an opportunity to meet and learn from one another.

Lantern of Knowledge pupils visit the Excel Arena, London Docklands for the World Skills Show. The Skills Show is the UK’s biggest skills and careers event, shining a spotlight on the success that talented young people can find through various qualifications. It helps inspire the next generation about work-based learning.

• Around 70,000 people visited The Skills Show
• 89% of young people enjoyed visiting
• 1 in 6 young people who attended changed their attitude to pursuing a vocational course
• 85% of young people would recommend ...