Building lasting educational partnerships through collaborative learning experiences. From primary STEM workshops to sixth form research symposia, we offer opportunities across subjects—engineering, humanities, arts, music, and sport. Our programme creates meaningful connections between schools, benefiting students and staff through shared expertise and innovative teaching approaches.
AUTUMN TERM EVENTS
German Kafka Translation Workshop
WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
Join our Kafka Translation Workshop and explore the art of translating one of the most distinctive voices in modern literature.
MFL Student Conference
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2026
Inspire the next generation of linguists at our MFL Student Conference, bringing together students, educators and industry experts to celebrate the value of language learning.
Hispanic Theatre Festival
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER 2026
Our annual Hispanic Theatre Festival brings schools together to perform extracts from Spanish language plays, celebrating creativity, linguistic excellence and a shared passion for Hispanic culture.
VEX V5 Competition
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026
The VEX V5 Competition challenges students to design, build and programme innovative robots, developing teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills in a dynamic competitive environment.
NLCS Goethe Gymnasium Ludwigsburg Exchange
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026
Our annual Ludwigsburg Exchange with Goethe Gymnasium gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in German language and culture, build international friendships and experience life in a partner school and community.
Robotics Girl Powered Event
WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2026
The VEX Robotics Girl Powered Event encourages and celebrates female participation in STEM, giving students the opportunity to develop their robotics, coding and leadership skills through hands on challenges and collaboration.
VEX IQ Competition
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026
The VEX IQ Competition challenges students to design, build and programme robots to complete exciting game based challenges, fostering creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills in a fun and competitive environment.
T.S. Eliot Symposium
DATE TBC
The T.S. Eliot Symposium brings together students and guest speakers to explore the life, works and enduring influence of one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated poets through discussion, analysis and debate.
Author Visit
TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2026
The Author Visit gives students the opportunity to engage with a published writer, gaining insight into the creative process while fostering a deeper appreciation of literature, reading and writing.
Eton Symposium
WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2026
Held in partnership with Eton College, this annual symposium brings together students for a day of intellectual discussion, collaboration and the exchange of ideas on topics of shared academic interest.
Ibba Girls School Event
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2026
The Global Sisterhood Event brings students together in support of Ibba Girls’ School in South Sudan, celebrating the transformative power of girls’ education through performance, creativity and international collaboration.
Y12 Interdisciplinary Symposium
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2026
The Year 12 Interdisciplinary Symposium provides students with the opportunity to explore complex issues from multiple perspectives, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration and the integration of ideas across different subject areas.
VEX V5 Tournament
SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2026
The VEX V5 Tournament challenges students to design, build and programme innovative robots, developing teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills in a dynamic and competitive environment.
VEX IQ Tournament
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2026
The VEX IQ Tournament challenges students to design, build and programme robots to tackle exciting game based challenges, developing creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills in a dynamic competitive environment.
Middle School MUN
SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER 2026
The Middle School Model United Nations Conference gives students the opportunity to debate global issues, develop their public speaking and negotiation skills, and collaborate with peers in a stimulating international forum.
Eureka Schools Immersion Day
DECEMBER 2026
The Eureka Schools Immersion Day provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands on learning, collaborate with peers from different schools and explore new ideas through a range of enriching academic and creative activities.
Pantomime
MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2026
The annual Sixth Form Pantomime showcases the creativity, talent and humour of NLCS students, bringing the school community together for an entertaining performance filled with music, drama and festive spirit.
Ethics Cup
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2026
The Ethics Cup challenges students to explore complex moral and philosophical questions, developing their critical thinking, communication and collaborative reasoning skills through structured discussion and debate.
SPRING TERM EVENTS
Y7 CSI: SCIENCE IN ACTION EVENT
JANUARY DATE TBC
The Year 7 CSI Partnership Day invites students to work collaboratively to solve a fictional crime, developing their problem solving, teamwork and investigative skills through a series of engaging interdisciplinary challenges.
GERMAN PLAY FROM VISITING COMPANY
MONDAY 18 JANUARY 2027
A visiting theatre company brings German language learning to life through an engaging performance, giving students the opportunity to experience authentic language and culture in an entertaining and immersive way.
VEX V5 TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2027
The VEX V5 Tournament challenges students to design, build and programme innovative robots, developing teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills in a dynamic and competitive environment.
PHILOSOPHY CONFERENCE
The Philosophy Conference brings together students and guest speakers to explore fundamental questions about knowledge, ethics and society, fostering critical thinking, reasoned argument and intellectual curiosity through discussion and debate.
VEX IQ TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 2027
The VEX IQ Tournament challenges students to design, build and programme robots to tackle exciting game based challenges, developing creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills in a dynamic competitive environment.
YOUNG ECONOMIST CONFERENCE
JANUARY (DATE TBC)
The Young Economist Conference gives students the opportunity to explore contemporary economic issues, engage with new ideas and develop their analytical and critical thinking skills through discussion, debate and presentations.
GEOGRAPHY CONFERENCE
DATE TBC
The Geography Conference provides a platform for students to share their interests and expertise, leading discussions and presentations on contemporary geographical issues while developing their research, communication and leadership skills.
SPANISH CONJUGATION CHALLENGE
MARCH (DATE TBC)
The Spanish Conjugation Challenge encourages students to develop their linguistic accuracy and confidence by competing in a fast paced test of Spanish verb conjugation skills.
STEM CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH 2027
The STEM Conference brings together students to explore developments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through talks, workshops and discussions designed to inspire curiosity, innovation and future aspirations.
YEAR 8 STORYTELLING SYMPOSIUM
FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2027
The Year 8 Storytelling Symposium celebrates the power of storytelling, giving students the opportunity to share ideas, explore different forms of narrative and develop their creativity, communication and presentation skills.
SYMPOSIUM WITH QE BOYS
MARCH (DATE TBC)
Held in partnership with Queen Elizabeth’s School, the Symposium brings students together to exchange ideas, engage in thoughtful discussion and explore topics of shared academic interest in a collaborative environment.
EUREKA SCHOOLS IMMERSION DAY
MARCH (DATE TBC)
The Eureka Schools Immersion Day provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands on learning, collaborate with peers from different schools and explore new ideas through a range of enriching academic and creative activities.
AUTHOR VISIT
MARCH (DATE TBC)
The Author Visit gives students the opportunity to engage with a published writer, gaining insight into the creative process while fostering a deeper appreciation of literature, reading and writing.
SUMMER TERM EVENTS
YEAR 4 CHORAL DAY
DATE TBC
The Year 4 Choral Day brings together pupils from NLCS and partner schools for a day of collaborative music making, culminating in a shared performance that celebrates singing, teamwork and creativity.
YEAR 10 IB WORKSHOP
DATE TBC
The Year 10 IB Workshop introduces students to the International Baccalaureate, providing insight into its academic approach, subject choices and core elements while helping them prepare for the next stage of their educational journey.
YEAR 9 PHILOSOPHY SYMPOSIUM
MAY (DATE TBC)
The Year 9 Philosophy Symposium encourages students to explore thought provoking philosophical questions, developing their critical thinking, reasoning and discussion skills through debate and the exchange of ideas.
