Leweston Life Spring 2019

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ARTISTS OF THE WEEK

This term the Art and Design Department have been celebrating pupils’ work on social media with ‘Artist of the Week’.

First to feature was Tiffany, Year 10. As part of her Architecture project she created a highly detailed and colourful watercolour and pen study of Exeter Cathedral which gave the building a dream-like quality. The work is inspired by the Korean artist and graphic designer Sunga Park. Our Year 8 students explored abstraction in reference to Cubism through drawing, collage and low relief ceramic works. Working from still life and influenced by the work of Pablo Picasso, both Archie and Darcy demonstrated a considered use of placement, shape and colour. Felicitas, Year 10, came from Germany to study at Leweston for our Spring Term and found a real passion for Art and Design during her time here. Felicitas was introduced to a range of different techniques and artists in her art classes and after studying Kurt Jackson’s work was inspired to create this beautiful coastal image.

LIFE Spring 2019

LEWESTON NAMED NUMBER ONE PISTOL SHOOTING TEAM IN GREAT BRITAIN!

Leweston took twelve pupils to the National Schools’ Pistol Shooting Finals at Aylesbury this term. With A Teams in each of the age groups Leweston had the most shooters from any other school in the country at the finals. The Junior Competition got off to a great start with the A Team taking Gold and the B team Silver. Darcy, Year 8, finished fifth individually. These results reflect great strength in depth in the Junior Team.

The last event of the day saw the Senior Team in action against tough opposition, but Leweston’s pupils did not disappoint finishing with team Gold. This was a fantastic end to the day. In total Leweston won two out of the three team titles and one Silver. The day’s events resulted in Leweston School ranked number one pistol shooting team in Great Britain, an outstanding achievement that the athletes should be hugely proud of.

LEWESTON TOP OF THE TABLE FOR A LEVEL PERFORMANCE

Government performance tables published earlier this term placed Leweston top of all Dorset schools with a ‘well-above average’ progress score of 0.39. This exceptional result reflects our long history of individualised academic teaching and strong performance in value-added league tables. As well as being top in the county, Leweston is the highest scoring school, independent or maintained, within a 25 mile radius confirming us as one of the top academic schools in the south-west!

You’ll find all the latest news at www.leweston.co.uk


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