The Royal Shakespeare Company performed live at Launceston College on 15th July. A matinee performance for 200 excited primary school children and their teachers was followed by a packed evening performance attended by students, parents and members of the public, as well as the Mayor of Launceston, Mr. Brian Hogan. The intense July sunshine only […]
From the comfort of their own classrooms, four classes of Year 9 students watched the latest of our exclusive live feeds from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford. With workshops and preparation by their teachers before the screening, lots of students were able to access and understand the language and the action. Lots of laughter […]
Fifty four Launceston College students enjoyed an amazing trip to Stratford to see the wordplay, wit and romantic warring that is Love’s Labours Won. Prior to the performance students participated in a workshop with the director and two actors. Launceston College works in partnership with the RSC and will be hosting a touring performance in the […]
Over 300 students packed into the Old Hall to watch the live streamed performance of The Two Gentlemen of Verona from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre, Stratford. A wide range of students from Year 7 to 13 attended, and we were also delighted to welcome a group of Year 6 students too. Students had […]
A group of Year 11 and Year 13 students attended a performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on Wednesday 12th November. We were kindly hosted by The Hall for Cornwall, our partners in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Learning and Performance Network. Students commented on how enlightening it was to see Shakespeare’s plays come alive on stage, […]
Mr Wendon and Miss Dann can be seen here on the same stage that has seen David Tennant, Tilda Swinton, Jude Law, Judy Dench, Kenneth Brannagh, Laurence Olivier and so many more. They are on the main thrust stage in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and were half way through a tour that followed a welcome […]
In May Launceston College were fortunate enough to start a teaching and learning partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company. After an application process we have become one of 7 Schools in the country to work with them for the next three years. Our students will get the opportunity to work alongside professionals from the RSC to […]
From the comfort of their own classrooms, four classes of Year 9 students watched the latest of our exclusive live feeds from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford. With workshops and preparation by their teachers before the screening, lots of students were able to access and understand the language and the action. Lots of laughter […]
19 May 2022
After missing the last two years, the Ten Tors Challenge made a welcome return this year for its 60th Read more →
17 May 2022
At the start of May, four students from Launceston College Sixth Form visited Sicily, Italy as part of an Read more →
13 May 2022
Launceston College are very proud of Leah and Jasmin and would like to congratulate them on their success. They Read more →