Year 7 students recently took part in an Interschool Secondary Science competition at Lawnswood School.

The 5 students had a great day and held their own against the other schools, coming 2nd in Physics, 2nd in Chemistry and winning the Teamwork challenge.As well as being wowed by the students’ Science knowledge and skills, the judges were really impressed with how the Lighthouse team adapted to, and overcame, the challenges they faced working as a team. ... See MoreSee Less

This half term, we've been making the most of the lovely sunny weather—heading out to practice our community safety and functional skills, while also focusing on independence and healthy living.

Here's one of our groups at the start of their 1.5 km walk, enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings right on our doorstep at Golden Acre Park. ... See MoreSee Less

Oscar Nolan was an amazing young man who brought joy and laughter to all those around him. He died suddenly in October 2024 and is missed greatly by all his family, friends, fellow students and staff at Lighthouse School.

School staff asked if they could do something positive in honour of Oscar's memory.A small number of Lighthouse School staff (Team Oscar) have already taken part in the Leeds Half Marathon on Sunday 11th May 2025 and a large group of staff will be taking part in the Leeds 10k on Sunday 15th June 2025.Team Oscar will be raising money for a memorial for Oscar in school and to support the school council's chosen focus of raising funds towards a new school minibus. Oscar loved accessing the community via the school minibus, so we hope to add some legacy to the new minibus including adding Oscar’s name in graphics.Jenny & Karl, Oscar's parents have given their support to Lighthouse school staff raising money towards the memorial and the minibus.If you are able to support Lighthouse staff with their fundraising efforts, please click on the Just Giving link to make a donation.www.justgiving.com/page/lighthouse-school-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015 ... See MoreSee Less

On Sunday 11th May, Alex Kelly (Teacher), Jack Hartley (Teacher) and Josh Smith (SALT Team) ran in the Leeds half marathon as part of a team fundraising effort in school.

#TeamOscar ran to raise funds that will contribute towards a memorial in school in memory of Oscar Nolan, as well as contributing towards the school minibus fund. In very hot conditions, #TeamOscar finished the race together in 2 hours and 23 minutes. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the team extend thanks to everyone who went to support them on the day. Sights are now set on completing the Leeds 10K on Sunday 15th June, which will see #TeamOscar grow to upwards of 25 staff members, all participating in the event in memory of Oscar. www.justgiving.com/page/lighthouse-school-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015 ... See MoreSee Less

Over the Bank holiday weekend, Sunday 4th May to Monday 5th May, the annual Cookridge Scarecrow festival is taking place from 12pm to 5pm across the 2 days. This involves local residents displaying scarecrows in their gardens.

A scarecrow trail and map can be collected from The Club House, Leeds Modernians, Cookridge Lane, Leeds, LS16 7ND. There will be entertainment and refreshments available at the Club House. Lighthouse students have designed a fabulous scarecrow called Clara and this will be on display at a resident's house in Cookridge during the festival. ... See MoreSee Less

Art students visited the M&S Archives in Leeds where they were given a brief to work on during their Art lessons. We returned to the Archives this week where students were able to exhibit their work and received great feedback from the Archives, who loved the students' designs and students received prizes for their work. Their work will remain on display at the M&S Archives until June 23rd, so come and take a look!

Location: University of Leeds, Michael Marks Building, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9LP (Monday – Friday 10am-4pm) ... See MoreSee Less