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LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - MEET THE HEAD OF SIXTH FORM

MEET THE HEAD OF SIXTH FORM...

MRS EMMA MASSEY How I wish I could say that the

Leweston Sixth Form is a

Leweston Sixth Former?’ This is

The Sixth Form at Leweston is, I

‘to do list’ opposite was my

stimulating, rewarding and

an impossible question to

hope, a place where girls learn

diary for last week but, oh no,

enjoyable experience. Girls are

answer as there is, thankfully,

to be confident enough to risk

not for me such a varied,

able to exercise more

no’ type’ in the Sixth Form;

being wrong, to be tolerant

exciting and ambitious list of

independence and develop

there is no pressure to conform

enough to listen to new ideas

events. It is however, a snap

their personal strengths. In

and the girls really are

and to maintain a healthy

shot of a ‘week in the life of’ a

return students are expected

individuals and this is reflected

balance between serious study,

Sixth Former at Leweston.

to hone their independent

in what they have gone on to

extra-curricular activities and

learning, time management,

do in recent years. One only

service to the community. We

My life may not be as exciting –

leadership and teamwork skills

has to look at the courses and

will offer you all the support

but the Sixth Form at Leweston

in preparation for life after

destinations of some of our

and advice we can; and we

offers a broad curriculum, with

Leweston. Academic

leavers from the last two years

look forward to contributing to the success of your personal

wide opportunities for a social

excellence is a goal for every

to gain a snap shot of their

life, for leadership and

girl here, but so too is

diverse skills and attributes:

challenge which is summarised

involvement in the community,

developing individual talents,

Medicine at Cambridge,

so well in our school

and different sporting,

independence and interests.

Criminology at Kingston,

motto: GAUDERE ET BENE FACERE, Rejoice and do well!

dramatic and musical

The Sixth Form provides a

Footwear Design at the

experiences. In my position as

vibrant and forward looking

London College of Fashion,

Head of Sixth Form I am

environment in

Chemical Engineering at

privileged to work with a

which to achieve these goals.

Manchester, Environmental

make the most of many of

I am often asked – ‘how would

Animation at Falmouth...

these opportunities.

you describe a typical

group of young women who

Geoscience at Bristol, Digital

To do list •

MONDAY – BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS TRIP TO CASTLE GARDENS, SHERBORNE FOR A LECTURE ON ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS. UNDER 18S INDOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT.

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TUESDAY – BRITISH MATHS OLYMPIAD. VISIT MRS TRESS AS PART OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.

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WEDNESDAY – CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING.

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THURSDAY – REHEARSAL FOR MUSICAL PRODUCTION AT THE BOYS’ SCHOOL.

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FRIDAY – PREPARE QUESTIONS TO ASK NICHOLAS MERCER, HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER OF THE YEAR DURING FORTHCOMING LECTURE.

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SATURDAY – PREPARATION FOR THE SIXTH FORM BALL – CHECK BUDGET, LAY UP TABLES, MEET BAND, GREET GUESTS.

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SUNDAY – CHECK UCAS TO SEE IF ANY MORE UNIVERSITY OFFERS RECEIVED.

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Sixth Form?

LEWESTON DELIVERS A FIRST CLASS EDUCATION AND WILL EQUIP YOU WITH THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A SUCCESSFUL UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREER. WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO HELP YOU BECOME WHO YOU WANT TO BE. WHY LEWESTON SIXTH FORM? YOU CAN FIND JUST SOME OF THE REASONS BELOW…

One to One Careers Advice

ED TO SUPPORT

D E E C C U S

YOU WILL RECEIVE BESPOKE HELP

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Why Leweston

WITH YOUR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION TO ENSURE YOU STAND THE BEST CHANCE OF SECURING A PLACE AT YOUR FIRST CHOICE UNIVERSITY

Social Life

US AND E ARE NUMERO S TO SOCIALIS OPPORTUNITIE TO ORGANISE THE FREEDOM VE HA L IL W U E VARIED. YO KE PART IN TH AS WELL AS TA ME TI EE FR N YOUR OW THE SCHOOL ENTS RUN BY ORGANISED EV E TH OF ME SO SOCIAL E SIXTH FORM GANISED BY TH AND THOSE OR COMMITTEE

Exceptional academic and extra-curricular opportunities including numerous overseas study tours and lectures from subject experts

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A Bespoke Curriculum WE CAN OFFER YOU ANY

A PART TO PLAY

COMBINATION OF THE 23 SUBJECTS ON OFFER

OUR SIZE MEANS YOU WILL NEVER BE LOST IN A CROWD AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE AN IMPORTANT PART TO PLAY IN YOUR YEAR GROUP, THE SIXTH FORM AND THE LEWESTON COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE

LIFELONG

FRIENDS YOU WILL MA KE

A Welcoming and Supportive Community

FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL ENDURE LONG AFTER YOUR TIME AT LEWESTON

YOU WILL BECOME PART OF A COMMUNITY WHICH WILL HELP YOU REALISE YOUR ASPIRATIONS AND PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CHOSEN PATH. YOU WILL BE PART OF THIS COMMUNITY FOR LIFE AS A MEMBER OF OUR OA NETWORK www.leweston.co.uk - 5

LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - HIGH ACHIEVERS

High Achievers Leweston’s academic record speaks for itself. The girls in our Sixth Form consistently

achieve some of the best AS, A Level and Pre-U results in the region and as a result go on to win places at their chosen universities. This is achieved, not in an overly competitive environment, but as part of a community where girls support each other, where your voice will be heard and where you will have the confidence to develop the study skills you will need to excel in your learning. Our size means that you will get the individual support you need from our specialist staff who will go the extra mile to make sure you achieve your goals.

Our leavers go on to study many subjects at some of the top universities. Recent leavers’ destinations can be seen opposite and you can find a full list of the recent examination results and leavers’ destinations on our website.

Did you Know: OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS OVER

95%

OF OUR LEAVERS HAVE WON PLACES AT THEIR FIRST CHOICE UNIVERSITY LEWESTON HAS A

100%

SUCCESS RATE IN MEDICINE AND VETERINARY APPLICATIONS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS, FAR ABOVE THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL AVERAGE.

FOR PUPILS WHO JOIN LEWESTON BEFORE GCSE, OUR

VALUE ADDED

HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY MEASURED AT +1 GRADE AT GCSE AND WITH FURTHER VALUE ADDED AT A LEVEL. FOR PUPILS WHO JOIN LEWESTON IN THE SIXTH FORM, OUR VALUE ADDED HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN MEASURED AT

+1 GRADE

OR BETTER.

EVERY YEAR

OVER 50% OF OUR LEAVERS GO ON TO STUDY AT THE RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES (THE MOST SELECTIVE).

“Pupils ac

hieve resu lts well

above the national a verage for

all Schoo ls at GCSE a A Level…

They enjoy nd thei studies an d demonst r rate outstandin g commitm ent.”

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ALICE TO YORK TO READ WRITING, DIRECTING AND PERFORMANCE

TABBIE TO NEWCASTLE TO STUDY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ELLA TO UCL TO READ CLASSICS DAISY TO ST ANDREWS TO READ ITALIAN AND GERMAN

KIMMY TO KEELE TO READ JOURNALISM

HEBE TO OXFORD TO READ ENGLISH LITERATURE NATALIA TO TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE TO STUDY MEDICINE

CHARLOTTE TO THE LONDON SCHOOL OF FASHION TO STUDY THE CORDWAINERS FOOTWEAR: PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE

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LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - THE EXPERIENCE AND THE OPPORTUNITY

THE EXPERIENCE AND T

HE OPPORTUNITY CONNIE ROBINS, HEAD GIRL 2012-2013 WRITES‌

MY EXPERIENCE IN THE SIXTH FORM HAS BEEN A GREAT ONE FOR SO MANY REASONS. THE CLOSE KNIT NATURE OF THE COMMUNITY, BOTH IN ACADEMIC AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR LIFE, HAS ENABLED NEW AND EXISTING FRIENDSHIPS TO FLOURISH. I FEEL COMPLETELY AT EASE WITH EVERYONE AROUND ME ALLOWING ME TO MAKE THE MOST OF MY TIME IN THE SIXTH FORM.

The increased freedom I have

academic years at school, both in

to the best of their ability whilst still

experienced also encourages friendships

scheduled class time and outside of it!

finding time to enjoy themselves. My

to develop and there is the opportunity

I know that I feel very comfortable

time in the Sixth form has provided me

for boarders to leave the campus after

approaching any member of staff for

with so many happy memories and I

school and go into Sherborne if they are

help knowing that I will never be

know there will be lots more to come.

not already occupied with one of the

turned away.

many after-school activities on offer. As

The experience offered in Sixth Form at

Sixth Formers we can also have our cars

I have also really enjoyed and valued the

Leweston is an exceptionally personal

at school giving us more independence

experience of becoming a role model for

one. The close relationships that we

and control over our free time and it is

the younger girls at Leweston. The fact

have with each other and our teachers

small differences such as these that give

that the Sixth Form is not completely

mean that when it comes to the scary

the Sixth Form a very different feel from

separated from the rest of the school

prospect of looking at universities or

life in the lower school.

community allows this and helps us

thinking about what to do after school,

Academic life in the Sixth Form is

form an important part of school life.

no one is alone. Our teachers, by this

This has enabled me to develop skills I

stage, know us well enough to help us

challenging but the relationships

did not have previously and to help the

make the right decisions and to support

between the staff and the girls in the

younger girls in the school with any

us in whatever we want to do, even

Sixth Form change to become more

problems that I have had experience of.

though for most of us it changes daily!

If you want to become part of an

informal and personal which really helps us to cope with the extra workload. Our

With so much time focused on study in

classes are smaller than in the lower

the Sixth Form it is important to get the

interesting, diverse and outward looking

school and this means that we have

balance between 'work and play' right

school community for your Sixth Form

much more one to one time with the

and this is something Leweston offers us

years then look no further!

staff who are incredibly dedicated to

all. Nothing is ever too serious, just

supporting us in our most important

serious enough for everyone to achieve

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What’s Different?

Some of our Sixth Formers comment on what is different about life in the Sixth Form...

LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - SPACE TO STUDY AND RELAX

SPACE TO STUDY AND RELAX...

As a Sixth Former at Leweston you

study room with internet access.

study in the spacious Pensebene

will have dedicated space in which

Both Year 12 and Year 13 have their

and Eleanor libraries which are also

to work, relax or socialise. If you are

own common rooms and kitchens

equipped with Wi-Fi.

boarding you will have your own

with Wi-Fi access and girls can also

STOP PRESS! SINCE THE SUMMER 2013 GIRLS IN THE SIXTH

THE DECISION OVER THE LOCATION,

FORM HAVE ENJOYED THE EXCLUSIVE USE

PURPOSE AND USE OF THE CENTRE WAS

OF LEWESTON’S NEW

SIXTH FORM

DECIDED UPON AFTER CONSULTATION WITH

CENTRE, LOCATED AT THE HEART OF THE

GIRLS IN YEARS 11 AND 12, SOME OF WHOM

SCHOOL, CLOSE TO THE LIBRARY AND

HAD THE EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK

CAREERS RESOURCES. THIS WONDERFUL

WITH

NEW RESOURCE OFFERS SIXTH FORMERS A PLACE TO SOCIALISE AND

RELAX, HOST

GUESTS AND EVENTS, AS WELL AS ACCESS THEIR EMAILS USING THE

WI-FI FACILITY.

IT ALSO INCORPORATES A COURTYARD ALLOWING GIRLS TO OUTDOORS.

SOCIALISE

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED DESIGN AND INTERIOR

REFURBISHMENT SPECIALISTS

RESOLUTION INTERIORS WHOSE CLIENTS INCLUDE BOSE, LINKS LONDON AND MOLTON BROWN, TO COME UP WITH THE FINAL DESIGN. FIND OUT MORE AT

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Broadening Horizons: Trips, Lectures and Study Tours Learning is not just for the classroom, some things are most definitely best experienced first-hand. In the Sixth Form at Leweston you will have the opportunity to experience different countries and cultures on overseas study tours, hear from leading subject experts and try things you have never previously experienced.

DID YOU KNOW...

OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS OUR SIXTH FORMERS HAVE HEARD FROM LEADING EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF POLITICS, LAW, FASHION, OCEANOGRAPHY, NEUROSCIENCE AND FILM MAKING, ENJOYED TRIPS TO WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK, MOROCCO, KRAKOW AND AUSCHWITZ, PARTICIPATED IN SCIENCE, MATHS, DRAMA AND MUSIC COMPETITIONS AND WON! AND TAKEN PART IN A UNIVERSITY LED RESEARCH PROJECT LOOKING AT THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.

BIANNUAL WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK TRIP WITH SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOR POLITICS, ART AND GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS. ANNUAL TRIP TO KRAKOW AND AUSCHWITZ FOR YEAR 12 PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS, HISTORY AND POLITICS STUDENTS. SCHOLA TOURS TO EUROPE AND SOUTH AFRICA. FINE ART TRIP TO VENICE WITH WINCHESTER COLLEGE. ANNUAL TRIPS TO LONDON ART MUSEUMS AND THE KNIT AND STITCH SHOW FOR A LEVEL FINE ART AND TEXTILE STUDENTS. REGULAR TRIPS TO THE WEST END FOR A LEVEL DRAMA STUDENTS. DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD TRIPS TO NEPAL AND MOROCCO. LEWESTON’S ANNUAL CAREERS DAY: PREVIOUS SPEAKERS INCLUDE THE HON. DIDO HARDING, OA AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF TALK TALK, BRITAIN’S LEADING BROADBAND PROVIDER. POLITICIANS OLIVER LETWIN MP AND LORD KNIGHT, LABOUR MP, VISIT POLITICS STUDENTS. ANNUAL PREFECTS PILGRIMAGE WALK FROM MELBURY BUBB TO CHIDEOCK (MUCH HILARITY!). PUPILS HEAR FROM INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FILMMAKER, PETER KOMINSKY, DIRECTOR OF THE PROMISE, ON INTERNATIONAL PALESTINE DAY. MUSIC AND DRAMA STUDENTS COMPETE ANNUALLY IN THE TAUNTON AND SOMERSET MUSIC AND DRAMA FESTIVAL AND THE MID SOMERSET FESTIVAL IN BATH, REGULARLY WINNING MULTIPLE SINGING AND ACTING CATEGORIES. EVENING OF WINE APPRECIATION BY MASTER OF WINE, RICHARD BAMPFIELD FOR LEWESTON’S LEITHS STUDENTS. LEWESTON'S SIXTH FORM SCIENTISTS ATTEND AN INSPIRING AND TOPICAL LECTURE BY NEUROSCIENTIST BARONESS SUSAN GREENFIELD CBE. LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR, ANDY FUSSEL OF FUSSELS FINE FOOD COMPANY, VISITS BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS STUDENTS. LEWESTON SIXTH FORMERS WORK WITH SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS FROM BRISTOL UNIVERSITY ON AN INNOVATIVE SCIENCE PROJECT TITLED EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE: MINING ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY DATA. ANNUAL YEAR 12 KAYAKING AND CAMPING TRIP ON THE RIVER DART (THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE TO ALL THE EXAM STRESS!). SIXTH FORM GIRLS ATTEND A LECTURE BY DR SIMON BOXALL, LEADING OCEANOGRAPHER. SIXTH FORM BIOLOGISTS VISIT THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION IN LONDON FOR A SERIES OF LECTURES ON THE THEME OF GENETICS WITH PUPILS FROM SHERBORNE SCHOOL. BIANNUAL STANDING TALL CONFIDENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR ALL SIXTH FORMERS. www.leweston.co.uk - 17

LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - NEVER A DULL MOMENT : EXTRA-CURRICULAR LIFE

NEVER A DULL MOMENT...

There are an abundance of extra-

lead in the school productions and

passion you will be supported in

curricular opportunities available to

the Senior School choir: Schola

developing and excelling in it at

you in the Sixth Form that take place

Cantorum. Many of our girls also

Leweston. Some of the extra-

outside of the classroom. Leweston

have a passion for sports and they

curricular opportunities and recent

has a strong reputation for music

compete at a local, regional and

highlights can be seen below.

and drama and Sixth Formers take a

even a national level! Whatever your

ANNUAL YEAR 12 KAYAKING TRIP ON THE RIVER DART SIXTH FORMER IS SELECTED FOR THE 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS NATIONAL U18 FOOTBALL SQUAD

LEWESTON’S MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF ‘SWEET CHARITY’

D OF E GOLD PRACTICE EXPEDITION ON DARTMOOR

LEWESTON’S BIANNUAL FASHION SHOW

OPPORTUNITIES IN OVER 20 INSTRUMENTS AND TO PERFORM IN LEWESTON’S SCHOLA CANTORUM

duke of edinburgh...

AS WELL AS PROVIDING YOU WITH ADVENTURES AND MEMORIES THAT YOU WILL HAVE FOR LIFE, THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD WILL

CHALLENGE YOU AND ENABLE YOU TO DISCOVER HIDDEN TALENTS. ACHIEVING THE AWARD WILL GIVE YOU SKILLS,

CONFIDENCE

leiths basic certificate in food and wine...

AND A VIEW ON LIFE THAT EVERYONE IS LOOKING

LEWESTON IS ONE OF

FOR, INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES AND EMPLOYERS.

ONLY TWELVE SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY

YOU WILL ALSO BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO OTHER PEOPLE’S LIVES, AND TO YOUR LOCAL

COMMUNITY.

TO OFFER THIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION TO ITS SIXTH FORM. THE BASIC

OF COURSE, IT IS ALSO GREAT FUN, AND THE FACT CERTIFICATE IN FOOD AND WINE IS A THAT SO MANY GIRLS (OVER 25%) ARE ALREADY PRACTICAL 5 TERM COOKING COURSE INVOLVED AT LEWESTON PAYS TESTAMENT DESIGNED TO RUN ALONGSIDE YOUR SCHOOL TO THIS. TIMETABLE AND YOU WILL GAIN CONFIDENCE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF PRACTICAL COOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: SKILLS. IT IS A PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION WHITEHEADK@LEWESTON.DORSET.SCH.UK WHICH OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO WORK THROUGH LEITHS LIST, AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WHICH MATCHES STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PAID, FAMILY-LEVEL COOKING JOBS. THIS QUALIFICATION COULD HELP YOU TO FINANCE YOURSELF AT UNIVERSITY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LARKINS@LEWESTON.DORSET.SCH.UK

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LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - BOARDING IN THE SIXTH FORM

Boarding in the Sixth Form...

LYNDSAY FIELDING, DIRECTOR

you moving up to a new level of

community of the school. As a

you feel very much at home!

OF BOARDING AND HEAD OF

study, but you are embarking on

community we grow and

Every boarder in the Sixth Form

SENIOR HOUSE WRITES…

a period of transition between

develop by sharing our ideas

has their own study room in the boarding house and there are

Welcome to Senior House, the

school and college, university or

and our strengths and every

Sixth Form boarding house at

employment. Life in Senior

member of the house has a

two Sixth Form Common Rooms

Leweston. Whether you are

House reflects this with its

contribution to make.

where all our Sixth Formers can

moving up from Year 11 here at

increased freedoms and

socialise and relax. But enough

Leweston or are joining us for

privileges, and in tandem with

Boarding in Senior House will

from me… to really hear what

the first time, Years 12 and 13 will

that an increased responsibility

provide you with the right

boarding at Leweston is like

present new and exciting

for yourself and your own work,

balance of independent living

please read Daisy’s article below.

challenges for you. Not only are

as well as for the wider

whilst at the same time making

Interview with Daisy Powles, Boarding Prefect...

I joined Leweston in Lower Sixth as a boarder having never fully boarded anywhere previously. Not only was the prospect of starting a new school daunting, but so to was the thought of being away from friends and family. I made the transition with ease especially being put in a boarding house with a group of girls all of the same age. Friendships are soon made and I was immediately welcomed into the Leweston family. I love the flexibility of boarding at Leweston, some weekends I may choose to stay at school to get work done but it is just as easy to go home and recuperate before the next week. If I do choose to stay at Leweston over the weekend there are always activities to take part in, whether they be school based or trips to local attractions and beyond! There is a mixture of full, weekly and flexi-boarding options so something to suit everyone’s needs.

Boarding in Sixth Form at Leweston bridges the gap between school and university. We are given extra privileges like the use of the washing machines/tumble drier, which is particularly useful if we come in from a cross country run(!) and in the Upper Sixth there is a kitchen in the common room for all our needs. The common rooms are a great place to relax in the evenings, but we can work in the library out of school hours if need be.

Having just finished my time at Leweston I can say for certain that the friends I have made here will be my friends for life and I think that my time boarding has helped strengthen the bonds I have made.

Did you know over 65%

of our Sixth Formers board on either a flexi, w eekly or full time basis‌

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LEWESTON SIXTH FORM - RESPONSIBILTY AND COMMUNITY

OUTWARD LOOKING: RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY The opportunity to give back to the

useful skills and have experiences that will

A write up by recent leavers Molly Aylward

community is a vital component of

help you at university and in later life.

and Verity Elgee can be seen below…

Leweston’s co-curricular programme and it is also good for your CV and personal

Some of our girls choose to take part in the

Many other community service activities

statement. Through our Community Service

OMV Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This annual

happen every year and for more information

links, you will be encouraged to create a

event offers not only a rewarding challenge

about our community service programme,

meaningful link between your school life and

but also a fun experience for young people

please contact

the wider community. You will develop

aged 17-29 years old.

flanneryl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

OMV Pilgrimage to Lourdes This organisation takes two hundred 17 – 29 year

The pilgrimage was an incredible opportunity and a really

olds every year to Lourdes to help look after the 50 Hospital Pilgrims

rewarding experience. As well has having

who also visit Lourdes that week with the organisation. The aim of OMV is

great fun we met so many interesting people, including fellow

to provide for people suffering from a range of debilitating illnesses and

helpers from other schools and hospital pilgrims from all over

social exclusion and offer them the chance to enjoy a break from their

the country. It was a brilliant experience and one which we

normal environment. It also offers young people the chance to gain

look forward to repeating next year. Everyone

valuable experience working with people with disabilities. During our week in Lourdes, we worked with the 200 strong team of other volunteers to provide 24 hour care for the 50 hospital pilgrims and generally helped to make their trip an enjoyable one.

should do it!

Molly Aylward and Verity Elgee

“The pupil s’ persona l

d is outsta nding, fost evelopment ered by th communit e strong y ethos tha t pervade s all that school do th e es… Their behaviour exemplar is y and they e njoy good relationsh ips among st themsel ves and with teach ers and ot her staff.”

ISI Repor t 2010

PREFECTS EACH YEAR A TEAM OF PREFECTS, HOUSE CAPTAINS AND A BOARDING PREFECT, LED BY THE HEAD GIRL AND HER DEPUTY IS ELECTED TO ASSIST IN VARIOUS ORGANISATIONAL TASKS, TO CONTRIBUTE TO SIGNIFICANT ASPECTS OF SCHOOL LIFE AND TO ACT AS AMBASSADORS FOR THE SCHOOL. TAKING ON THIS PREFECTORIAL ROLE WITH ITS EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND TO PLAY A PART IN PARTICULAR AREAS OF SCHOOL LIFE. AS A PREFECT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE OF GREAT PERSONAL VALUE AS WELL AS OF VALUE TO THE REST OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

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Life beyond Leweston: AT LEWESTON WE PLACE GREAT IMPORTANCE ON PREPARING YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE AND WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PROVIDED WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON CHOOSING YOUR CAREER, UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE.

LEWESTON PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES TO MAKE SURE YOU MEET YOUR AMBITIONS BEYOND SCHOOL…

trips and visits TRIPS TO ONE OF THE UK’S TOP RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES AND ONE OF THE TOP VOCATIONAL UNIVERSITIES. YOU WILL ALSO HAVE SUPPORT IN ATTENDING OTHER UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS AS REQUIRED

Careers Resources

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HEAD OF WITH THE E M AND TH R O F H T SIX ATOR COORDIN S R E E R A C SS TO DISCU H REER PAT YOUR CA

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Preparing for your Future fortnightly ucas sessions A FORMAL FORTNIGHTLY PSHE COURSE WHERE SESSIONS ARE DEVOTED TO THE WHOLE UCAS AND UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS FROM COURSE SELECTION TO WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND UNIVERSITY

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THERE IS ALSO A DEDICATED UCAS DAY IN THE SUMMER TERM OF YEAR 12 FEATURING LECTURES AND ADVICE ON APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY AND GAP

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

YEAR OPPORTUNITIES

Interview Training Days

WHICH WILL PR OVIDE YOU WITH OPPORT UNITIES FOR WORK PLACEM ENTS AND INTERNSH IPS

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THESE FRIENDSHIPS WILL

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LAST INTO MY ADULTHOOD.

EVER HAVE AND I KNOW

TABBY NELHAM-CLARK LEAVER YEAR 2011

THAT THE FRIENDSHIPS WILL

LEWESTON HAS GIVEN ME THE HAPPIEST AND MOST

LAST, EVEN AFTER MY TIME

MEMORABLE TIMES AND

HERE AT LEWESTON IS UP.

PREPARED ME FOR THE FUTURE IN EVERY POSSIBLE

DAISY CRICHTON LEAVER YEAR 2011

WAY. ALTHOUGH TINGED LEWESTON HAS MADE ME

WITH SADNESS, I FEEL I

REALISE TALENTS AND

LEAVE WELL PREPARED FOR

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WHATEVER LIFE THROWS

HAD AND I WILL ALWAYS BE

AT ME!

GRATEFUL FOR THIS. I HAVE CHANGED A LOT SINCE I JOINED BUT I CAN NOW CALL MYSELF A LEWESTON GIRL AND A PROUD OLD ANTONIAN. KATE ACHESON LEAVER YEAR 2011

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SUBSEQUENTLY NEVER ALLOWED ME GIVE UP ON FINDING MY NICHE IN LIFE.

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CHARLOTTE COLTMAN, OA AND FUNDRAISING

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MARIE EUGENIE SECONDARY SCHOOL PROJECT IN TANZANIA

NOT HAVE BEEN TAKEN SO CAREFULLY INTO ACCOUNT. THE EXCITING MUSICAL ONLY AT LEWESTON WOULD OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER WE HAVE MADE SUCH A UNIQUE ASSORTMENT OF FRIENDS AND BE LEAVING KNOWING THAT WE HAVE EACH DONE THE BEST WE POSSIBLY COULD HAVE!

ALSO HELPED ME TO DEVELOP AS A MUSICIAN, AND TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY’S RICH MUSICAL LIFE WHEN I GOT THERE.

ISABELLE BARBER

HELEN ROCHE, OA AND RECENTLY APPOINTED

LEAVER YEAR 2011

RESEARCH FELLOW AT CAVENDISH COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

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ENTRANCE GUIDELINES

Course Summary:

Entry into the Sixth Form at 16+ is dependent

Advanced Level AS

on six good passes at GCSE or equivalent and

These take one year and continue your

an interview with the Headmaster and/or the

academic study after GCSEs. The

Head of Sixth Form.

standard is between GCSE and traditional A Levels. You can choose

If English is not your first language then you

to continue subjects you have

would normally be expected to offer one of

enjoyed at GCSE or take new

the following qualifications at pass level or

courses. You will normally need at

above: GSCE English, IGCSE English as a

least grade B or above at GCSE in

second language, an IELTS score of 5.5 or any

the subjects you hope to

other equivalent EAL qualification. Overseas

continue studying at AS Level.

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applicants will also have to sit our English and Maths entrance papers.

Advanced Level A2 Study for these begins at the end of Year 12

The Study Programme Most girls will follow 4 AS level courses in Year 12 and continue 3 of these to full A level in Year 13. Pre U courses are offered in some

after AS and continues in your second year in the Sixth Form. They are equivalent to the with AS results to determine the final A Level grade needed to enter Higher Education.

offer are listed in the course directory.

Typically you will have 10 hours of teaching per subject per fortnight. In addition to your chosen core subjects you will attend lessons designed to widen your educational experience and broaden your personal horizons. These are compulsory lessons that are an essential part of the Sixth Form programme. They are: Physical Education, PSHE, Ethics and Morality, Global Perspectives and Critical Thinking.

Once you have read through this prospectus and the course directory that accompanies it, you will have a good idea of what is available

subjects. A Pre U course would replace an AS/A2 course. Details of every course we

What to do next…

traditional A Level standard and combine

Cambridge Pre-U

to you in the Sixth Form at Leweston.

Cambridge Pre-U is a two year course and has

However nothing can ever replace a visit and

been developed by University of Cambridge

we would recommend you come and see

International Examinations, the world’s

Leweston to find out for yourself what we can

largest provider of international education

offer you. You will be able to meet with the

programmes and qualifications for 5–19 year

Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and some of

olds, and a department of the University of

our current pupils and have a tour of the

Cambridge. Cambridge Pre-U is linear, unlike

school facilities. We will then invite you in for

the modular UK A Level and if you are taking

a taster day when you will get to meet the

a Cambridge Pre-U course you will be

girls you would be joining in Sixth Form and

prepared for one set of exams at the end of

trial some of your preferred Sixth Form

your two years of study in the Sixth Form,

lessons.

rather than for module exams throughout the two years. Cambridge Pre-U is fully

Our admissions staff are always happy to talk

compatible with A Levels and you can take

to you about the admissions process and

any combination of subjects you like.

clarify any points that you may need to discuss. They can be reached by telephone: +44 (0)1963 211010 or by email at damantc@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

Leweston School, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6EN tel: 01963 211010 admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk www.leweston.co.uk

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