As well as winning the IOM3’s (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) Sir Colin Humphrey’s Education Award back in June, Varndean Chemistry tutor John Luton has added yet another accolade to his name, ‘The 2020 Award for Lifetime Achievement’ one of Pearson’s National Teaching awards.
Pearson’s President, Michael Morpurgo said: “The work you do, day in and day out, is life-enhancing, life-changing. For a child to have a great teacher like you is so important. You open doors, shine a light. You spend your working life passing on to children all that you know and love.”
John is pictured here with the IOM award he won in June alongside the Chemistry Department’s Christmas advent calendar.

IB Art Exhibition Showcases Incredible Student Work
On Wednesday 19 March Varndean College’s 2025 IB Art Exhibition celebrated the creativity, conceptual depth, and technical skill of this year’s IB Visual Arts students.