What do the FIFA World Cup, Japanese culture, bees and water conservation have in common? For one incredible group of Year 3 children from St Lawrence Primary, they became the inspiration for a garden that proves young people can change the world—one plant at a time.

Recently, one of our wonderful Agents of Change schools, Stanway Fiveways in Colchester, set out to tackle an issue that affects every classroom: the spread of germs and the impact this can have on children's health and school attendance.

Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the Eastern Education Show at Newmarket Racecourse, where we were invited to share the story behind Agents of Change with educators from across the country.

At Agents of Change, we believe that young people have the power to make a difference. This year, the pupils at St Lawrence have certainly proved that when children are given a voice, amazing things can happen. Throughout the academic year, our pupils have been on an incredible journey focused on one important mission: saving water.

What an unforgettable morning! This weekend, the energy at Old Heath Recreation Ground was absolutely electric as children, families, and staff from across the Nexus Learning Partnership came together for a truly inspiring Agents of Change Junior Parkrun Takeover at Colchester Junior Parkrun.

At St Lawrence School, our older pupils are showing us just how powerful young voices can be when it comes to making a real difference. Year 5 and 6 have been tackling a serious issue: water waste. But instead of just learning about it, they’ve taken action—and they’ve done it in the most creative way possible!

t St Lawrence School, even our youngest pupils are proving that no one is too small to make a big difference! Our EYFS and Key Stage 1 children have been learning all about water conservation too and why it’s so important to protect this precious resource.

It all started with a simple idea… a water audit. Year 3 pupils at St Lawrence School began by becoming water detectives, working alongside Anglian Water to explore how water is used around our school. And what they discovered was powerful. They found hidden “silent leaks,” helped reduce wasted water, and even saved the school money—all while learning just how important water conservation really is. But that’s only the beginning of the story…

What do you get when you mix creativity, teamwork and a passion for animals? An unforgettable STEM adventure! St Lawrence Primary School Year 4 pupils have been busy putting their brilliant minds to work as they took part in an exciting competition run by the Colchester Zoological Society — and what a journey it has been!

This week was a truly special moment for our young Agents of Change as pupils from St Lawrence Primary travelled to the Brentwood Centre to take part in the Healthy Schools Festival. With pupils and staff from 40 Essex schools attending, it was the perfect opportunity to share the story of Agents of Change and inspire others to take action in their own schools.

What an incredible start to our Agents of Change Museum Challenge, delivered in partnership with Colchester & Ipswich Museums!

This term, our youngest musicians took part in a wonderfully immersive water-themed music project, exploring sound, movement and expression through a shared creative experience.

This year, the Year 4 class did something truly special — they took a beloved Christmas classic and rewrote the lyrics to create a charity single all about saving water. What started as a fun classroom activity quickly turned into a meaningful project that brought together creativity, learning and community spirit.

The children of St Lawrence Primary have been making a splash with their water-themed Agents of Change projects!

The children of St Lawrence Primary School have once again shown the power of young voices with their incredible Agents of Change project: “Write a List of Thought-Provoking Questions About a Cause You Are Passionate About.”

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you give children the tools to change the world, the answer is: something amazing!

Today, our amazing students at St Lawrence Colchester turned generosity into action with a day full of creativity, teamwork, and fun!

Imagine a classroom buzzing with energy, ideas flying everywhere, and pencils scratching away as young voices prepare to speak up for the planet. That’s exactly what’s been happening with our incredible Year 6 pupils at St Lawrence C of E Primary School!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the latest Agents of Change theme: Water and Water Conservation!

Year 6 had an unforgettable day at Braxted Park for the Let’s Talk Trash event, a fun-packed experience all about protecting our planet!