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PUBLISHED 14/11/2025 Creative Arts

Year 8 Explore the Creative World of Graffiti Art

This term, Year 8 pupils have immersed themselves in the energetic and expressive realm of graffiti art, taking…
PUBLISHED 14/11/2025 General

We are Hiring - Head of Biology

AKS Lytham is inviting applications for a Head of Biology to join our thriving Science Faculty from April or September…
PUBLISHED 14/11/2025 Prep School

House Penalty Shoot-Out Brings Energy and Team Spirit to Friday Morning

Friday morning brought plenty of excitement as pupils headed to the football pitch, or due to the weather, the indoor…
PUBLISHED 14/11/2025

Year 7 Create Thoughtful Remembrance Poppy Designs in D&T

Last week in Design & Technology, Year 7 explored product designs from the past hundred years, using their discoveries…
PUBLISHED 13/11/2025

AKS Year 9 Debate Team Triumph in The Great Lancashire Debate

The AKS Year 9 debate team recently took part in The Great Lancashire Debate , a county-wide competition that encourages…
PUBLISHED 13/11/2025 Prep School Creative Arts

Creative Landscape Workshops with Artist Gill Ferguson

Thanks to the PTA, the children in Key Stage Two of the Preparatory School have been enjoying a series of day long…
PUBLISHED 12/11/2025 Senior School General

Remembrance Service 2025 Lest We Forget

On Tuesday 11th November 2025 our school community came together for our annual Remembrance Service. At 11 o’clock we…
PUBLISHED 11/11/2025 Prep School

Celebrating El Día de los Muertos at AKS Prep

Last week, our Prep School Round Square Internationalism Leaders, Nicolas and Beatrice, led an assembly exploring El Día…

Just Good Friends ‘War Babies’ and Year 8 Podcasters

Taken from PEAKS “Education goes beyond academic success. It is no longer just about what students know or can do; it is…
PUBLISHED 07/11/2025 Senior School

Silver DofE Practice Expedition Success

Nineteen Year 11 students successfully completed their three day Silver practice expedition on the fells around…
PUBLISHED 05/11/2025 General

Developing Character and Confidence Through LAMDA

Senior students have hit the ground running with lines learnt they are now working hard on staging their own choice exam…
PUBLISHED 05/11/2025 Sport

What a Few Weeks for Sport at AKS!

It has been an outstanding few weeks for AKS students, with a series of exceptional sporting achievements across rugby…
PUBLISHED 03/11/2025 Creative Arts

From Rehearsal to Promo Shoot: Hear from our Les Mis School Edition cast members

Jacob B   Hello, I'm Jacob and I'm playing Thenardier in our upcoming production of Les Mis [School Edition]! I was…
PUBLISHED 31/10/2025 General

Design the AKS Urban Eats Food Trailer!

Students across Prep and Senior School are being invited to bring their creativity to the table in a brand new design…
PUBLISHED 20/10/2025 Creative Arts General

Preparing for Les Misérables: Matilda's Experience

Written by Matilda M (Year 7) Wow, thank you so much! Being cast as Gavroche and Young Eponine is truly amazing ,  I'm…
PUBLISHED 17/10/2025 Prep School

Why We Keep Going Back to Winmarleigh – Year 5/6 Residential

Reported by Mr Avis. Our recent Year 5 and 6 residential to Winmarleigh Hall was, once again, a highlight of the school…
PUBLISHED 17/10/2025 Senior School

Year 10 Leadership Day

Year 10 students recently took part in an inspiring Leadership Day that pushed them out of their routines, into new…
PUBLISHED 17/10/2025 General Senior School

Samlesbury wins AKS House Sings 2025

This week’s Thursday Takeover brought one of our highly anticipated house events - House Sings. The hall was alive with…
PUBLISHED 16/10/2025 Sixth Form

Terrifying Treats Take Centre Stage at Sixth Form Halloween Bake Off

Yesterday, our annual Sixth Form Halloween Bake Off brought a perfect mix of creativity, competition and cake to AKS.…
PUBLISHED 16/10/2025 Creative Arts Senior School

New Talent Takes to the Stage at the Teatime Concert

On Wedesday 15th October, the Music Department hosted the first Teatime Concert of the academic year, welcoming families…

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