EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND ENRICHMENT

Silver Duke Of Edinburgh Practice Expedition

Twenty-seven Year 10 students participated in their Silver Practice Expedition for their Duke of Edinburgh award on 23 to 25 June. The students were required to be completely self-sufficient, carrying everything they needed on their backs, including camping, cooking equipment, first aid kits and lots of snacks!

Over the course of the weekend they walked two 15km routes, whilst improving their map reading and pacing skills Read more on our website.

Pshre Students Think About The Passage Of Time

In their PSHRE lessons, Year 7 focused on the topic of ‘bereavement' including how we remember those who have passed.

The pupils each planted pots and walked to the St Antony's Garden to place them by the gravestones. They then took a moment to think about the passage of life and their own families, whilst also commemorating the Sisters who are buried there.

In time their plants will be planted around the graveyard crucifix where they can watch them grow.

LEAVERS' TEA AND MASS

What a memorable day it was at the annual Leavers’ Tea and Mass on Thursday 29 June Students, staff, and families came together to celebrate the end of Year 13's time at Leweston

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the Leaver’s Mass and Gowning Ceremony held in At Antony's Chapel. This cherished tradition marked a significant milestone for our graduating class as they passed the baton of responsibility to their Year 12 successors

As we bid farewell to Year 13, we know they will carry the lessons, friendships, and spirit of our school with them as they embark on their new adventures

LEAVERS' BALL

On 30 June, Year 13 students and their families were invited to our annual Leavers' Ball

The Manor House was transformed, adorned with lights, a disco, a photobooth, sweet stall, and a bar (selling the popular 'Blue-eweston' cocktail!).

Into the evening our students and their families, elegantly dressed in ball gowns and dinner jackets, gathered drinks, music, food and speeches. It was a wonderful event and a fantastic way to mark the end of the students' Leweston journey. View the gallery on our website.

We are delighted to introduce you to our Head and Deputy Prefects for 2023/24 Each year a team of prefects are elected to assist in various organisational tasks and contribute to significant aspects of school life, acting as ambassadors for the school Taking on the Prefect role with its extra responsibilities is an opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and play a part in areas of school life where they think they can make a difference. Watch their video in full screen here

Congratulations to Olivia, Year 13, who has gained a summer job in France through the Leiths agency Olivia’s experience studying Leiths as part of her Sixth Form at Leweston played a major role in her receiving the two-week placement in the South of France. Olivia said "I am really excited at the opportunity this job has given me and am looking forward to utilising all the skills I have learnt over the duration of the two year course I have completed for Leiths whilst in Sixth Form". Read Olivia's full write up on our website.

Since joining Leweston in Year 7, Serena has taken advantage of all of the opportunities on offer to her, particularly those in the Art, Music and Performing Arts departments. Now in Year 12, Serena shares what it is like to be a student at Leweston Sixth Form.

"Leweston is always a busy place, but somehow the atmosphere still seems calm. The students are friendly The teachers and staff are always supportive and willing to help "

Miller, Year 12, also shares his experience of Leweston Sixth Form in his Student Profile. Visit our website to read our Student Profiles

Letters From Nepal

In February Leweston’s Nepal group students passed their letters addressed to their Pen Pals at Jana Jyoti school to Partners in Progress to travel back with them to Nepal. Since then they were delighted to receive responses.

The letter writing exchange has been such a fantastic experience for our students and they are very excited that, come October, they will get to meet their ‘pals’ in person. The motto on the two schools’ post boxes “through letters may our two schools meet” couldn’t be more apt!

Marian Devotions

In May our Prep and Senior pupils came together for Marian Devotions in St Antony’s Chapel. During the Liturgy, staff and students offered songs and prayers to Mary, and Ms O’Toole spoke to the school about Mary’s importance as the Mother of Jesus, taking care of him all the way to the foot of the cross She explored the question ‘Why do Catholics worship Mary?’ and explained that we instead honour her, just as God honoured Mary by finding her worthy to be the mother of His only son

Everyone then followed Sacristan Prefect, Bella, in a silent procession through the school grounds

Pals Whole School Fayre

Our Whole School Summer Fayre proved a popular event again this year

A huge thank you to the PALS (Parent Association for Leweston School) for organising the opportunity for our entire school community to come together Not only did we have lots of fun, but all the money raised from this year's PALS events went towards improving the school. From state-of-the-art theatre lighting to brand new cricket nets.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Summer Fayre