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Welcome to Ilketshall St Lawrence - Ilketshall St Lawrence is a happy, lively and productive community where children, staff, governors and parents work together and where all our achievements are celebrated. We value the children as individuals and encourage them to take care of each other, learning and respect for each other and their surroundings. We have a supportive atmosphere with a real family feel.
Welcome to Ilketshall St Lawrence - Ilketshall St Lawrence is a happy, lively and productive community where children, staff, governors and parents work together and where all our achievements are celebrated. We value the children as individuals and encourage them to take care of each other, learning and respect for each other and their surroundings. We have a supportive atmosphere with a real family feel.
50 things to do while you are at Ilketshall - checklist compiled by the children, families and staff of Ilketshall
The school vision -
When a child leaves Ilketshall they should be Informed, Independent, Invested and Individual
LATEST EVENTS
Polite request - To further protect our children we also remind parents that filming or taking pictures during any school production or event is not allowed. Where possible we will take pictures of the chidlren and share them with you before or after the event.
Asthma Friendly School - GOLD award
We have retained our Asthma Friendly School status again this year. We acheived the GOLD level for our support to children and families
Barn Owls enjoy a Hilltop adventure
Barn Owls had a fantastic time at Hilltop, the activity centre in North Norfolk. The two day residential included archery, cave exploring and high wires - amazing fun!
Bohemian choir from the Czech Republic visits Ilketshall
We warmly welcomed the choir into school in May. The group worked with all children and then performed for us. It was a truly beautiful experience for us all
Ilketshall gets Artsmark GOLD!
We can proudly annouce that we have acheived the Gold award in our Artsmark journey. Over the last 18months we have worked hard to develop our Arts curriculum offer, expanded the range of experiences we include and broadened our network of connections in the Arts - Fantastic work!
Ilketshall becomes a Prem Aware school
Ilketshall has received the Smallest Things Prem Aware Award for our work in supporting families.
The Mystery at Magpie Manor
Barn Owls treated us all to a super performance of their school play. It was packed with humour, acting and lots of dancing, it certainly got a 10 from us!
Merry Christmas Dinner Day
The whole school joined together to enjoy Christmas dinner together. With staff waiting on tables and christmas music on it was a beautiful and very merry occasion for all
Finale to our Farming Project
The Natural Habitats farming project came to a fantastic finale today as our Year 4 and 5s shared their learning from over the last year with parents and the wider school community
Tour of Britain bike race
Tour of Britain bike race races pass Ilketshall and we all came out to cheer!
What a fantastic experience
Inclusion Quality Mark
Ilketshall has been awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark for our inclusive school community. We are so proud to have been awarded this quality mark as a reflection of the work we do in school and also the values we believe in
Summer fete fun
When sports day was finished we enjoyed the summer fete. Games, refreshments and endless fun! It was a joy to see the whole school community enjoying time togehter in this special way
Sports day magic
Superb fun was had by all at Ilketshall's sports day. It was a treat to see the children working together as a team and celebrating eachother's success!
Beccles Rugby Club visit for taster sessions
Key stage two children had a wonderful afternoon enjoying workshops with some of the experts from Beccles Rugby club
The Bohemain Choir from Czech Republic visits
The Bohemian Choir visited us today. They worked with the children and then performed in assembly - a beautiful and magical musical experience for everyone!
Young Voices performing at the O2 in London
Our Young Voices choir journeyed to London to join thousands of children in the O2 to sing together in one giant performance - such a magical experience!
Whole school trip to see the Panto
The whole school headed off to Lowestoft to watch the Marina Theatre's production of Aladdin - a magical experience for all!
Reverend Collyer talks to us about Christmas
Reverend Collyer talked to us about the magic of Christmas Eve night in assembly today
The Mayor of Beccles pops in
Christine Wheeler, the Mayor of Beccles, popped in to assembly today to answer our questions about her role in the community
Ilketshall wins award at the Suffolk Education Awards
Ilketshall won the Wellbeing Award in the Suffolk Education Awards 2023 for our outstanding work towards wellbeing across the school community
Eco Council launch the Cut Carbon Campaign
Our Eco Council launched this campaign in assembly this morning. Nine challenges were set for families to complete by the end of November!
Unsung heroes performance
Eagle Owls performed their Unsung Heroes song to the school today. The song is about a local hero the children researched at Lowestoft Archives and a local composer then worked with them to write the song. They will be singing the song again at Snape Maltings at the end of the month
District Councillors pop in to Ilketshall
Local district councillors, Anthony Speca and Toby Hammond, spent time talking the children about their roles and explaining how each of them can make a difference
MacMillan Coffee Afternoon
MacMillan Coffee Event at Ilketshall raises over £200. A cuppa and cake in the sunshine - beautiful!
Primary Science Quality Mark
Ilketshall has now been awarded the PSQM Gilt award for our Science curriculum across the school - superb!
Arts Week at Ilketshall
Ilketshall enjoyed an amazing Arts Week in July. With visits from local artists, high school bands, dance troops and even a Broadway star!
Hilltop adventures
Barn Owls enjoyed an amazing trip away to the Hilltop adventure centre, two days of activities and fun! Precious memories were made!
The Great British Spring Clean
Ilketshall's Eco Council have been out tidying around the school grounds this morning as part of the Great British Spring Clean this week
Author Ian Brown visits Ilketshall!
Ian spent time with every class today, inspiring us all to have a go at writing our own stories - amazing!
Ilketshall's first rock concert
We all rocked in school today as we enjoyed our first Rocksteady concert, so lovely to see the bands playing together - amazing!
WildEast school pledge
Ilketshall has taken the WildEast school pledge to rewild part of our school grounds. The planting has begun and it looks amazing!
London 2012's James Dasaolu visits Ilketshall
100m sprinter James Dasaolu visited Ilketshall for the morning and put us all through our paces - such an inspirational role model!
BBC Blue Peter Gardener visits Ilketshall
Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins spent the day in school. He worked with every class and gave us some great ideas for our garden areas
Ilketshall is awarded the Eco Flag
Thanks to the hard work of our Eco Council Ilketshall now has the Eco Flag! Superb news!
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