Designed to support and extend pupils’ learning as they prepare for the year ahead, the three-day programme was led by teachers from City of London School (CLS), City of London School for Girls (CLSG) and Galleywall. With a strong focus on oracy, collaboration and cultural capital, pupils not only consolidated key skills but also gained an exciting taste of secondary school learning.
The first two days featured a rich variety of activities where the pupils investigated animal skulls, developed literacy and numeracy, and solved problems in a forensic science workshop. A highlight was meeting children’s author Josh Lacey, who ran an interactive session before signing a copy of his book The Viking Attack for each pupil.
The third day took pupils beyond the classroom to the historic Guildhall. Here, they handled 2,000-year-old artefacts, explored the remains of London’s Roman amphitheatre with an archaeologist, and admired the city’s evolving skyline. An artist-led gallery tour inspired pupils to create their own collaborative artwork – a London skyline blending real and imagined buildings.
Throughout the programme, pupils from the four schools worked brilliantly together, forging friendships and encouraging one another to try something new. Families were warmly welcomed on the final afternoon for a celebration event, where pupils reflected on their experiences and performed original poems written from the perspective of the Millennium Bridge.
The Summer School once again showcased the City of London Family of Schools’ commitment to inspiring curiosity, building confidence and preparing young learners for the next stage of their education.
