Lower College Highlights
Lower College Highlights
In Lower College we work hard, but we have a lot of fun too! explore the wonderful opportunities available in lower college.
Giving Things A Go
From The Feed
Wizard’s Den Computing Challenge
LC1 Students were challenged to develop an inventive response to demonstrate their computing skills in last week’s magical Wizard’s Den Challenge.
Lower College Giving Things a Go
Dance Showcase 2025
Last week, the Dance Department brought the timeless fairy tale of Cinderella to life in a dazzling production that combined humour, heart and a touch of magic.
Lower College Giving Things a Go
Adventure Days
Over the last couple of weeks, LC1 and LC3 pupils spent time at Boundless Outdoors UK and Blackwell Adventure building on their confidence, having fun and growing their friendships away from College.
Lower College Giving Things a Go
Developing Knowledgeable Learners
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LC1 Visit to Techniquest Cardiff
Our LC1 students recently enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to Techniquest, where they had the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a range of interactive activities.
Lower College Developing Knowledgeable Learners
Animals in Hands
On Saturday 13th September, we were thrilled to welcome Animals in Hands, its passionate owner, Mo and his incredible collection of rescued animals to College.
Lower College Developing Knowledgeable Learners
Rivers Field Trip
Earlier this week, as part of the Humanities Lecture Series, Mrs Brewis from the Geography Department delivered a timely and insightful talk on the question: Is our climate truly on the brink?
Lower College Developing Knowledgeable Learners
Finding confidence in creativity
From The Feed
Beauty and the Beast
On Thursday 26th March, the curtain came down on our musical production of Beauty and the Beast. For three nights, packed auditoriums listened and celebrated a “tale as old as time” but with a CLC twist.
Lower College Creativity
Upcycled Fashion Show 2026
Our annual Upcycled Fashion Show took place on Thursday 12th March. We saw nearly 50 outfits made and modelled by students from LC1 to SFC2.
Lower College Creativity
Library Music Night
As the night draws in, we turn up the mood lighting, and our singers and instrumentalists step forward for the first Library Music Night of the academic year. We hold these once a term, and everyone’s invited, whether to perform or to spectate.
Lower College Creativity
Fun and Friendship
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LC2 Camp
On Monday 8th June, LC2s set off for the Pioneer Centre in Cleobury Mortimer for the annual LC2 Camp.
Lower College Fun and Friendship
Charity Colour Run 2026
On Friday 1st May, students from LC1 to SFC2 took part in a vibrant Colour Run held on the HFC field in support of Doctors Without Borders.
Lower College Fun and Friendship
World Book Day 2026
This year’s World Book Day at CLC brought it all, from themed Prayers, a dazzling ‘Costume Catwalk’ down the Marble Corridor, competitive Kahoots!, a Quiz, and a ‘Guess Who?’ challenge, to name but a few. Read all the highlights from the week from our Head of English and our English Reps.
Lower College Fun and Friendship
Preparing for the Future
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Those Who Dare
Last week, we held our Those Who Dare event, welcoming guest speakers from all parts of our College community for an insightful afternoon of networking.
Lower College Preparing for the Future
Celebrating Global University Offers
Our Sixth Form students have been celebrating more offers from universities in the UK, US and around the world.
Lower College Preparing for the Future
Biology Week 2025
We celebrated Biology Week with an exciting range of activities that brought our CLC community together to explore the wonders of Biology.
Lower College Preparing for the Future
Community and Compassion
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Social Action Roundup Summer Term 2026
Catch up on all the highlights across The Arts from Summer Term 2026.
Compassion & Collaboration
Community Links and Social Action 2026
As another remarkable year draws to a close, we would like to celebrate the extraordinary commitment, compassion and leadership shown by students involved in CLC’s Social Action programme.
Compassion & Collaboration
Print Workshops with artist Katherine Jones
This week, we welcomed artist Katherine Jones (RA), who delivered a series of inspiring printmaking workshops to LC3 art students and UC4 and SFC1 art scholars.
Compassion & Collaboration
- For Fearless
- Futures
- Thinking
- Innovation
- Enterprise
- Creativity
- Women
- Questions
- Ideas
- Friendships
- Minds
- Learning
