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St Leonards:
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY St Leonards is rooted in Scottish tradition but global in composition and outlook – a microcosm of the vibrant, cosmopolitan town of St Andrews. Every year, pupils and staff hail from over 35 nationalities – Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Egypt, Moldova, Norway and Uzbekistan were just a few examples of the countries represented on this year’s school roll.
St Leonards encourages us to think outside of the box, jump out of our comfort zones and look at the world from all kinds of perspectives. In an era of globalisation, these international experiences and an international mindset are especially important. I have friends from so many countries including Norway, Malaysia, South Africa, Mexico and the Falkland Islands, and so don’t need to go anywhere to learn about the world – just by talking with one another we have a glimpse into different cultures and ideas. In the boarding community, we have lots of activities to celebrate the diverse cultures represented in our school community. For example, on St Nicholas Day we put our shoes by our bedroom doors which are then filled with sweets by the next morning! Xiamu Zhai, GCSE Pupil
My favourite event is International Celebration Day. I like this event because it is interesting to see the different materials and colours used for clothing in different cultures. In my class, there is a mix of countries – my friends are from America, Canada, Russia, China, and Scotland. I like having friends from different countries because it is wonderful to get to know and interact with people from different cultures. I am grateful to be part of the St Leonards community. Sophia Zhou, PYP pupil
I have friends from all over the world: Ireland, England, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to name just a few examples. I love International Day – it’s a great chance for us to dress up in clothing and costumes which celebrate all the different cultures and nationalities at St Leonards. Katherine Rafferty, MYP Pupil
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