Reading Competition. April to July
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The annual competition, held from April through July, is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated events for students across the island. During the course of the competition, participating students go through multiple rounds, each designed to challenge their knowledge, skills, and teamwork. An elimination process ensures that only the most prepared and determined schools advance through each stage, making every round increasingly competitive and thrilling. The ultimate goal is to be the last school standing, which earns the prestigious island trophy and the honor of representing excellence in the competition.
Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in this event. The school has proudly won the island trophy twice, showcasing the dedication, skill, and preparation of its students and teachers. In addition to these victories, LCA has earned second and third-place finishes on several occasions, highlighting its ongoing commitment to excellence. Remarkably, the school has reached the finals almost every year, with only one exception, proving a track record of consistent achievement and strong competition.
This competition not only promotes academic growth and teamwork among students but also fosters school pride and community support. LCA’s history of success in the event reflects the hard work, resilience, and talent of its students, making it a source of pride for the entire school community.
Our talented musicians recently delighted family, friends and teachers with a range of seasonal concerts. Our Secondary School recital saw students, including the Jazz Band and High School Singers, perform various Christmas numbers to a full theatre, including ‘Silent Night’, ‘Here comes Santa Claus’ and a very jazzy ‘Jingle Bells’. Wearing festive costumes for an extravaganza of performances, a second concert of ‘Holiday Pops’ saw musicians from across the school don reindeer antlers, elf hats and tinsel!
These two fantastic events are always a highlight of our festive calendar. Our students performed brilliantly and we hope the audiences enjoyed the recitals, as well as our festive efforts!
DUCK week at Lower School!
The multi-group recital included jolly renditions from the Lower School and Middle School choirs, the Gong Gang, Marimbas, Ukestra, and the Jazz Couriers. Our wonderful Lower School students were recently visited by three charity representatives after they raised over £1,500 for charitable causes. As part of their annual DUCK week (Developing, Understanding, Caring and Kindness), each year group decided on a different fundraising method, organising activities from discos and games, to face painting and volunteering.
SPARKS, a children’s medical research charity; and the Donald Sutherland Wildlife Foundation as their chosen charities. Following the students’ fundraising, representatives from each charity attended a specially planned assembly to talk about their charities and how the funds raised would help support their causes.