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Guthlaxton Art Show 2010 - The best yet! 3rd July 10
Art Art and Textile students exhibit their work in Guthlaxton's most successful end of year art show yet. Full story...
Students sample life at Cambridge University 1st July 10
ICT Department A group of prospective Guthlaxton Students visited Cambridge University on 29th June 2010 to experience what it would be like to be a student at this prestigious university. Full story...
Author Bali Rai Visits Guthlaxton 29th June 10
Academic Literacy and visiting authors at Guthlaxton Full story...
GUTHLAXTON ARE THE COUNTY’S A TEAM CHAMPIONS! 28th June 10
Academic This year saw the first ever English A Team Challenge - a competition between the county's upper schools in which students were tested on a range of English-related skills. Full story...
News from Sally Cox, Deputy Principal 25th June 10
General Latest Arts news, calendar dates and more Full story...
Sports News 25th June 10
Sports Catch up on the all the latest sports news Full story...
Sixth Form News Update 23rd June 10
6th Form Guthlaxton Sixth Form in June 2010 Full story...
Art students visit Patchings Festival 23rd June 10
Art Read a review from the latest Art trip. Full story...
Watch Guthlaxtons' Soul band 'The Guthlaxtones' play live. 21st June 10
Performing Arts See the Guthlaxtones play their last public gig for charity in Leicester City Centre. Full story...
Enhancing Study Facilities 16th June 10
General As we approach the end of the term, we are forced to say goodbye to our old library. In its place and during the short space of the summer holidays it will be transformed and open as the Guthlaxton College Multi-Media Learning Resource Centre. Full story...
Rewarding hard work 16th June 10
General All students in Year 10 on or above target will enjoy a team building day on 9th July as a reward for their hard work and effort this year. Full story...
Assertive Mentoring launches with Year 10 16th June 10
General The highly successful Assertive Mentoring scheme that has raised the attainment of so many students in Year 11 has been launched with 136 Year 10 students. The scheme is focused on increasing the number of students achieving 5+A*-C with English and Maths. Full story...
Guthlaxton secures Artsmark Gold Award 11th June 10
General Artsmark Gold awarded to the College for the fourth successive time! Full story...
Sing with the Phil at Guthlaxton 20th May 10
Edward Garnier MP Visit 18th May 10
News from the Deputy Principal 18th May 10
Gutho’s Got Talent 17th May 10
Sixth Form News update 13th May 10
6th Form Guthlaxton Sixth Form in May 2010 Full story...
U16 Girls League Cup Final 13th May 10
Sports Guthlaxton 4 – 0 Bosworth Full story...
Flash Bang Wallop What a Show! 27th April 10
News from the Deputy Principal 27th April 10
Guthlaxton Table Tennis Team Update 27th April 10
Learning Never Stops! 27th April 10
General Easter Study 2010 Full story...
Paris Visit 2010 27th April 10
Languages ‘Speak it! Eat it! Draw it!’ Full story...
Sixth Form News update 27th April 10
6th Form Spring term events Full story...
News from the Performing Arts Department 27th April 10
Guthlaxtones News 27th April 10
Easter Revision 3rd March 10
House News 3rd March 10
No Limits to Achievement 3rd March 10
Performing Arts Update 3rd March 10
News from the Deputy Principal 3rd March 10
The UK Mathematical Challenge 2010 3rd March 10
Guthlaxton College Table Tennis Team 3rd March 10
Young Chef of the Year Update! 2nd March 10
Guthlaxton College Badminton – Boys U18’s 2nd March 10
Sixth Form News update 23rd February 10
6th Form Common Room gets a face lift! Full story...
Half a Sixpence 22nd February 10
The Young Americans are Coming 15th February 10
Half a Sixpence rehearsal schedule 1st February 10
News from the Deputy Principal 26th January 10
Tickets for Half a Sixpence 25th January 10
The Guthlaxtones Summer Sundae Showcase 25th January 10
Performing Arts Sunday 31st January 2010, tickets £1! Full story...
Striving for Success 25th January 10
Health update 22nd January 10
Sixth Form News 22nd January 10
Drama News 22nd January 10
Best Ever Express Maths GCSE Results 21st January 10
Attendance and Atire reminder 21st January 10
News from Performing Arts 21st January 10
Badminton Results 21st January 10
News from the Food Technology Department 19th January 10
News from the Art Department 19th January 10
Adverse weather and the effect on Examinations 8th January 10
OfSTED Inspection 18th December 09
General Guthlaxton College was inspected under the new OFSTED inspection framework on December 1st and 2nd 2009. Full story...
U16 & U18 Boys Badminton 15th December 09
Sports The Story so Far Full story...
U16 Girls Badminton 15th December 09
Sports An 'In Depth Analysis' Full story...
Peter Pan - A Magical family musical. 15th December 09
General At Curve from 3 December 2009 until 23 January 2010. Don't miss this special group ticket offer! Full story...
Matters of the Art 11th December 09
Christmas Concert 11th December 09
Half a Sixpence Musical 11th December 09
Performing Arts March 3 - 6th March 2010 Full story...
O&W Young Citizen Award 11th December 09
U18 Girls Badminton 10th December 09
Under 16 Girls Badminton 10th December 09
Work Experience 10th December 09
General 11th October - 15th October 2010 Full story...
Applications to the Sixth Form for entry September 2010 10th December 09
6th Form During assemblies in December, Year 11 students have now received more information on the application process for entry into Guthlaxton Sixth Form. Full story...
Wrapping up the Autumn Term 10th December 09
6th Form After a long term, students are ready for the traditional Sixth Form Christmas dinner... Full story...
College closing early on last day of term 9th December 09
General Important information regarding the last day of term, Friday 18/12/2009. Full story...
Royal Navy Challenge 3rd December 09
Sixth Form raise £370 towards Pink Day charities 23rd November 09
Student Review Day Parental Feedback 23rd November 09
Royal Opera House Visit 20th November 09
Ready for Possible College Closures this Winter 20th November 09
News from the Deputy Principal 17th November 09
Under 16 Girls Badminton 17th November 09
Sports Guthlaxton Vs Leicester Grammar School Full story...
Parent Governor Vacancy 17th November 09
News from the Maths Department 13th November 09
College Big Band and Concert Band wow crowds 16th October 09
Performing Arts Big Band and Concert Band perform at Nottingham Castle and Highcross Shopping Centre Full story...
School Nurse Clinic news 16th October 09
News from the Deputy Principal 16th October 09
General Quick catch up with the schools activities. Full story...
Jeans for Genes 9th October 09
6th Form First Sixth Form charity event- was it a success? Full story...
De Montfort House News 9th October 09
De Monfort House News from De Montfort House Full story...
Herrick House News 9th October 09
Herrick House News from Herrick House Full story...
U15 and U16 Girls Netball v Sir Jonathan North 9th October 09
Glenne House News 9th October 09
Glenne House News from Glenne House Full story...
Business Studies Department 8th October 09
Business Studies Chocolate Tasting Challenge results Full story...
Business Studies coursework 8th October 09
Business Studies Pizza Hut Visit Full story...
Wistan House News 7th October 09
Wistan House House captains appointed and successes in creativity day Full story...
Under 18 girls National Cup Round 2 6th October 09
Sports Guthlaxton College 16 – 0 Archbishop Ilsley Full story...
Under 15 National Cup round 2 5th October 09
Sports St Georges School 1 – 3 Guthlaxton College Full story...
Safeguarding, pupil health and safety - drugs and substance misuse 23rd September 09
Work Experience 2009 23rd September 09
Catering 23rd September 09
News from Performing Arts 23rd September 09
News from the Deputy Principal 23rd September 09
U18 National Cup Football Match 21st September 09
Sports Lutterworth College 1 – 10 Guthlaxton College Full story...
Tutor Parents’ Evening for Year 10 and Year 12 16th September 09
The College Dress Code for Year 10 and 11 Students 16th September 09
Attendance Matters 16th September 09
Opportunities Evening & Annual Careers Forum 16th September 09
General Wednesday, 7 October 2009 5.30 pm – 9.00 pm Full story...
Business Studies Department News 14th September 09
Business Studies Alton Towers Trip Full story...
Pizza Hut coursework Reminders 14th September 09
Business Studies Reminder of dates for you diary Full story...
News from the Art Department 10th September 09
Art Quick catch up. Full story...
Sixth Form body elects new Head Boy, Head Girl and Deputies 2009-10 8th September 09
New Sixth Form 2009-10 8th September 09
Students race for the chequered flag 17th July 09
21st Century Maths 10th July 09
College closing early on last day of term 3rd July 09
General Important information regarding the last day of term, Friday 10/07/2009. Full story...
The Woman From Mars Said “Yes” 2nd July 09
Mathematics Mr. Keller steps in to cover for representative from Mars. Full story...
Final Reports for the Houses 17th June 09
House Activities Final House Reports for Magna, Parva and Harcourt Full story...
Meeting new members 15th June 09
Student Council Student Council meets during Induction to encourage new members. Full story...
Sixth Form News 15th June 09
6th Form Last Fling, Head Boy and Head Girl, Year 12 applications to university Full story...
Guthlaxtones news 12th June 09
End of season under 15s Football Review 11th June 09
LEBC Fashion Show Award Winners 9th June 09
U19 Girls Football Final Vs Robert Smyth 9th June 09
Sports Guthlaxton 2 - Robert Smyth 0 Full story...
A-Level Drama Trip to the Globe 9th June 09
Performing Arts Year 13 A-Level Drama and Theatre Students visit the Globe theatre for tour and to see Romeo & Juliet Full story...
Performing Arts Summer School 9th June 09
Performing Arts Bookings are now being taken for the Performing Arts Summer School held at Guthlaxton College from 13th-17th July Full story...
Guthlaxton College Governing Body 8th May 09
Governors There is currently an opportunity to become a parent governor. Full story...
Drama Trips 5th May 09
Guthlaxton Vs Robert Smyth 1st May 09
Sports Fancy coming along to support our under 19's girls football team in the final? Full story...
Head Boy and Head Girl and Deputies 1st May 09
6th Form End of service 2008-9 Full story...
Learning Partners 1st May 09
Student Council Students are invited to become Learning Partners to support the College in a drive to improve learning Full story...
Getting ready to leave 1st May 09
6th Form Year 13 save to buy memorabilia of their College years. Full story...
News of former students 1st May 09
Activites afternoon a success 1st May 09
Year 11 students win the approval of the judges. 30th April 09
Young Enterprise The Excellence in Enterprise Awards are for KS4 students to volunteer to take part in a challenge. The LEBC publish the challenges and the students choose the one they want to tackle. Full story...
U15 County Netball Tournament 27th April 09
The Great British dish competition 27th April 09
U19’s Girls Football - Senior Cup 26th April 09
Sports Guthlaxton 4 – Bosworth 0 Full story...
Under 16s Girls Football 24th April 09
Sports Guthlaxton 1 – Beauchamp 0 Full story...
Request for recyclables 20th March 09
Young Enterprise Young Enterprise company Sphere want your unwanted. Full story...
Student Scholarships for University 2009 20th March 09
6th Form Two Year 13 Students gain entrance scholarship awards to the combined value of £4000. Full story...
New Bike Shelters 20th March 09
General New Bike Shelters in use from 30 March. Full story...
Car Parking 20th March 09
Principal Car parking when dropping of students at College. Full story...
Oklahoma! completes it’s highly successful run 20th March 09
Performing Arts The curtain closes for this years main production. Full story...
Sixth Form News 19th March 09
6th Form Update of Sixth Form events Spring 2009. Full story...
Dance Workshops 19th March 09
Performing Arts BTEC Year 12 take workshops to Abington. Full story...
Theatre Trip to Curve 19th March 09
Performing Arts 6th form Performing Arts students visit the Curve. Full story...
Student Council News 19th March 09
Student Council Student Council Events Full story...
U18s Girls Badminton Vs WQEII 18th March 09
Guthlaxton back to winning ways! 17th March 09
Sports Guthlaxton 4 - Lutterworth 0 Full story...
The UK Mathematical Challenge 2009 16th March 09
Guthlaxton Ski trip underway 16th February 09
General This year, they are in Stowe, Vermont, USA. Full story...
Guthlaxton Consultation Day with Year 9 pupils 12th February 09
Oklahoma! Tickets now on sale! 6th February 09
06/02/2009 - College Open 6th February 09
General The College is open as normal today! Full story...
AS Chemistry Practical 6th February 09
Science Year 12 AS Chemistry students complete their first practical assessment. Full story...
Acoustic Night Postponed 5th February 09
Performing Arts Unfortunately, this evenings Acoustic night has been postponed. New date to follow. Full story...
Sex and Relationships Education 4th February 09
Design & Technology Dept 30th January 09
Academic Visit to High Schools promoting GCSE Product Design. Full story...
Gemma Wright Print Workshop 30th January 09
Christmas Report 30th January 09
Performing Arts Quick recap on the Christmas performances Full story...
X-Country 30th January 09
Sports Successful x-country season. Full story...
Conkers Visits 30th January 09
New Logo for Domestic Violence Forum design by Guthlaxton pupil 30th January 09
General Guthlaxton pupil wins competition to design the new logo for the Oadby and Wigston domestic violence forum Full story...
Year 11 Work Experience – 12th to 16th Oct 2009 28th January 09
Academic Details of Work Experience for current Year 10 students are coming out soon. Full story...
Family Revision Evening 28th January 09
Academic Following last year's successful event we are holding another Family Revision Evening on 31st March 2009 Full story...
Science Week is coming! 28th January 09
Science National Science and Engineering week comes to Guthlaxton 6th-15th March 2009. Full story...
Student Council lead House assemblies to share information about vertical tutor groups 27th January 09
Seeing in the New Year 2009 27th January 09
6th Form Sixth Form update Full story...
Guthlaxton Girls back to winning ways 26th January 09
Sports Guthlaxton got back to winning ways in the first of their league matches, following their defeat in the National Cup, with a goal from Katie Connor and a brace for Abby Wells. Full story...
Guthlaxton Vs. High Arcal School 16th January 09
Sports Guthlaxton 0 - High Arcal School, Dudley 1 Full story...
Food Technology Updates 16th January 09
Food Technology Students take part in the Young Chef of the year and the Festive Fayre competitions. Full story...
Guthlaxton College is 50 Years Young 13th January 09
General Guthlaxton College celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2008. The anniversary was marked by a number of activities. Full story...
Former pupils open new sports facilities 13th January 09
Guthlaxton Under 16 girls team wins County Cup! 12th January 09
Sports Guthlaxton 4 - St Paul’s 2 Full story...
Guthlaxton Under 16 boys team wins County Cup! 6th January 09
Sports Guthlaxton 5 - Melton 0 Full story...
Under 19s Girls Football Guthlaxton Vs Groby 19th December 08
Sports Groby 1 - Guthlaxton 4 Full story...
Under 16s Girls Badminton 19th December 08
Sports Center Parcs Tournament Full story...
6th Form end of term update 19th December 08
Design & Technology Dept 19th December 08
Academic Product Design study day at London University Full story...
National Enterprise Week 19th December 08
Academic Guthlaxton takes part in the National Enterprise Week competitions. Full story...
Bikes4Schools 18th December 08
General The Bikes4School scheme offers discounts on bikes and cycling equipment to parents, teachers and pupils. Full story...
Under 16s Girls through to the final of the County Cup 18th December 08
Sports Guthlaxton 2 - Beauchamp 0 Full story...
Performing Arts students do their thing 16th December 08
Performing Arts Catch up with recent Performing Arts events. Full story...
ICT in Action 2008 15th December 08
Academic AS ICT Students visit the annual student conference in London. Full story...
DiDA students lead the way 15th December 08
Guhtlaxton’s VLE to support students learning 15th December 08
Academic Virtual Learning Environment assists students with their studies. Full story...
Art department end of term update 15th December 08
Academic A visit to the City gallery in Leicester and renowned Sculptor Philip Cox works with Art students to create sculptures. Full story...
Under 16/Under 18 Boys Badminton 10th December 08
Under 18s Girls Badminton 26th November 08
Sports Guthlaxton 5 - Leicester Grammar School 3 Full story...
House Activities throughout the week 24th November 08
House Activities Students in Year 11,12 & 13 volunteer to get involved in a range of activities Full story...
Graffiti project 24th November 08
House Activities Students volunteer to clear off graffiti in the community Full story...
Guthlaxton Vs. Bosworth 20th November 08
Sports Guthlaxton 4 - Bosworth 2: Guthlaxton leap into the County Cup Final. Full story...
UK Senior Mathematical team challenge 19th November 08
Guthlaxton Vs. John Port, Derby 7th November 08
Sports Guthlaxton 9 - John Port 2 Full story...
Oklahoma! This year’s Musical begins! 30th October 08
Performing Arts Follow the progress of this year's musical. Full story...
National Tour for Ex-Student 17th October 08
Performing Arts Ex-Student Jonathan "Joff" Norman has break from National tour to come and lead workshop with BTEC Full story...
Faraja Support- Guthlaxton College charity 15th October 08
Student Council Members of the Student Council prepare and deliver an assembly to raise awareness of the College Charity Full story...
Guthlaxton Vs. Beaumont Leys 15th October 08
Sports Guthlaxton 2 - Beaumont Leys 1. Guthlaxton secure place in County Cup Semi-Final. Full story...
Guthlaxton Vs. King Edwards VII 14th October 08
Sports King Edwards VII College 3 - Guthlaxton College 2 Full story...
Guthlaxton impress in local fixture 13th October 08
Sports Guthlaxton College 1 – Countersthorpe College 2 Full story...
Live Broadcast during 14+ Opportunities evening 9th October 08
General ‘The Lowries’ perform live on Roar Radio Full story...
Guthlaxton bow in National Cup tie 9th October 08
Sports Robert Smyth 3 – Guthlaxton College 2 Full story...
Guthlaxton College 50th Anniversary 8th October 08
General Guthlaxton College Celebrates its 50th Anniversary on Saturday 29th — Sunday 30th November 2008 Full story...
BTEC Students cast in Road Safety Campaign, “Wasted”. 3rd October 08
Guthlaxton Vs. Rugby 2nd October 08
Sports Rugby 0 - Guthlaxton 2 Full story...
Guthlaxton move on to round two of the National Cup 29th September 08
Sports Guthlaxton College 3 – Netherthorpe School 0 Full story...
Newsletter goes electronic 26th September 08
General Receive your copy of the newsletter via email. Full story...
Guthlaxton College take on Canadian touring side 25th September 08
Guthlaxton Vs. Ashby 23rd September 08
Sports Guthlaxton College 3 - Ashby School 1 Full story...
Healthy living event at Guthlaxton 19th September 08
6th Form DMU academics visit 6th form students to share healthy living tips. Full story...
Guthlaxton ICT students sample new ICT Vocational Diploma course 19th September 08
Academic Five top ICT students from Guthlaxton visit DMU to try out a range of activities which will be part of the brand new ICT Vocational Diploma course on offer from September 2009. Full story...
Guthlaxton roar on over local rivals Lancaster 18th September 08
Sports Lancaster Boys 17 - Guthlaxton College 19 Full story...
Britain's Got Talent? Guthlaxton's Got MORE Talent! 4th June 08
Young entrepreneurs sweep to victory 16th May 08
General Crescendo: Leicestershire’s Company of the Year 2008 Full story...
Guthlaxton excel at the LEBC Excellence in Enterprise Awards 16th May 08
Non Uniform Day on Friday 2nd May. 1st May 08
General Green Themed Dress in aid of charity. Full story...
College Closed due to N.U.T. strike on Thursday 24th April 2008 16th April 08
General Unfortunately, due to N.U.T. strike action, the College will no be able to open for students. Full story...
Guthlaxton Vs. Lutterworth 14th March 08
Sports Guthlaxton 3 - Lutterworth 2 Full story...
Guthlaxton roar in to the semi-finals! 28th February 08
Sports Guthlaxton College U15’s XV 42 – 12 Bosworth College u15 XV Full story...
Thoroughly Modern Millie Update 22nd February 08
Performing Arts This year’s musical Thoroughly Modern Millie is just two weeks to away! Rehearsals have been in full swing, even through half term. Full story...
Ski Trip to Northstar, Lake Tahoe, USA 11th February 08
Thoroughly Modern Millie 25th January 08
Performing Arts Rehearsals are well under way for our next College Production. Full story...
College production of Romeo and Juliet a hit 10th December 07
Performing Arts Romeo and Juliet: See pictures from our production of a classic tale retold. Full story...
Under 15 Boys Football team wins 5-0! 7th December 07
Badminton Results 4th December 07
Education for All 29th November 07
General The College chooses its charity for the year. Full story...
College Big Band performs at the Richard Attenborough Centre 19th November 07
Truancy Call software goes live 16th November 07
'5 A day ' ICT projects near completion 5th October 07
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) 5th October 07
Academic Guthlaxton set to provide on-line access to learning resources Full story...
New Guthlaxton Website goes live! 4th October 07
New exciting catering facilities at the college 3rd October 07
General Refurbished dining halls and a cashless catering system provide the college with a new approach to the problem of people forgetting their dinner money. Full story...
£600K Award from the Football Foundation 13th July 07
Sports Edward Garnier MP presents Guthlaxton College with £600k from the Football Foundation. Full story...