INFORMATION

FOR PARENTS

2018 -19

MISSION AND AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

MISSIONLeweston is a Catholic boarding and day school which focuses on preparing pupils for life beyond the school. The independence, resilience and willingness to try instilled at Leweston provides pupils with the confidence to meet the challenges of the wider world. High standards are set both inside and outside the classroom, and our values of community, opportunity and respect are the bedrock of our school. We welcome pupils of all faiths and none, building a strong sense of community, courtesy, respect and affection that has, at its heart, prayer and service to others.

AIMS OF THE SCHOOLTo give pupils an experience of life in a Christian community:• By affirming each individual as a sacred and unique part of God’s creation, and nurturing in each person a sense of dignity and self-worth• By valuing diversity and appreciating the contribution that every pupil makes to the life of the school

To provide the highest quality of teaching and learning, which is responsive to and supportive of the needs and aspirations of the individual:• By fostering intellectual curiosity, a desire to seek truth, and a life-long love of learning• By enabling pupils to discover their own strengths and weaknesses, to learn from ‘failures’, and to develop the determination to persevere, in order to pursue their goals• By supporting all pupils in their pursuit of academic and personal excellence and ensuring every pupil can take part in the school curriculum

To provide a programme of sport and outdoor learning accessible to all which supports and enhances pupils’ personal development and academic achievements.

To forge relationships of trust and mutual respect between staff and students which contribute to the success of pupils in all aspects of school life.

To inspire pupils to develop their God-given gifts and be happy with who they are.

HEAD’S INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Leweston School. This booklet aims to provide all the information that you need over the next year. This is the first time we have provided information for parents in this manner and we hope it is helpful. If you have any feedback please do let us know at marketing@leweston.dorset.sch.uk.

We look forward to working closely with you to support and challenge your child both inside and outside the classroom. Leweston pupils are well-balanced young people with a strong moral compass who take their place in the world with confidence, going on to contribute to society in many different ways, reflecting the many and varied opportunities available at the School.

Kate ReynoldsHead

HOW TO FIND US

GOVERNORS & STAFF

GOVERNORSMr C Fenton (Chair) Mr I Stanton (Deputy Chair and Chair of Education Committee) Mrs S Gordon Wild(Chair of Finance & General Purpose Committee)Dr N Bathurst (Safeguarding) Mr C Comyn(Chair of Enterprise Committee)Canon R Meyer Mr H TathamMr J Massey Ms C Gill Mr D McKechnie

Governors can be contacted via the Clerk to the Governors, Lt Col G Scott-Masson, c/o The Bursary, Leweston School, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN. 01963 210765

STAFFSenior Leadership Team

Mrs Kate Reynolds HeadM.Ed., LLB, PGCE

Mr G Smith Deputy Head /MathematicsB.Sc. Hons. Open University, PGCE

Mrs E Massey Assistant Head Pastoral/ B.Sc. Hons. Oxford Brookes, PGCE Chichester Head of Careers, Mathematics, EPQ Miss A Phillips Head of Prep and Early Years/ B.A. (Hons) Winchester, PGCE Bath Spa EYFS Co-ordinator M.A. (Ed) Bath Spa, PGCE Buckingham

Lt Col G Scott-Masson Bursar Manchester School of Business

Mrs L Worrall Director of Boarding/ RGN, Charing Cross Hospital, London Lay Chaplain Miss C Worsley Marketing and Admissions ManagerM.A., Oxon, P.G.Dip (Law) City of London

A full staff list can be found on the School website.

AUTUMN TERM 2018

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Tuesday 4 Friday 28 Sunday 30 Friday 19 Sunday 4 Monday 5 Friday 23 Sunday 25 Thursday 13 Friday 14 Friday 22

September

September

September September September October November November November November December December December

School Uniform Shop appointments for International pupils only – arrival for new international pupils travelling with parents.New Pupils’ Day / Boarders arrive from 12.00 / arrival day for existing international students and new pupils on School arranged transport (not travelling to Leweston with parents)School Opens – Start of TermExeat begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.00 train). Nursery open until 18.00 Boarders return from 18.00Half Term begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.35 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00School OpensExeat begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.00 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00End of Term following Carol Service. Nursery open until 18.00International travellers depart using School arranged transportNursery closes

SPRING TERM 2019 Tuesday 2 Sunday 6

Monday 7 Friday 25 Sunday 27 Friday 15 Sunday 24 Monday 25 Friday 15 Sunday 17 Friday 29 Saturday 30 Monday 15

January January

January January January February February February March March March March April

Nursery opensAll international travellers arrive using School arranged transport / boarders arrive from 12.00School Opens – Start of TermExeat begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.00 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00Half Term begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.00 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00School OpensExeat begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.00 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00End of Term begins at 13.05 / Nursery open until 18.00International travellers depart using School arranged transportNursery closed for Staff Training Week – re-opens on the 23 April

SUMMER TERM 2019 Tuesday 23

Wednesday 24 Monday 6 Friday 10 Sunday 12 Friday 24 Sunday 2 Monday 3 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Friday 5

April

AprilMay May May May June June July JulyJuly

All international travellers arrive using School arranged transport / boarders arrive from 12.00School Opens – Start of TermSchool Open Day – all pupils in SchoolExeat begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.35 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00Half Term begins at 13.05 (Boarders catch the 14.00 train). Nursery open until 18.00Boarders return from 18.00School OpensEnd of Term at 12.00 for Junior Department pupils following Speech DayEnd of Term at 15.30 for Senior School pupils following Speech DayInternational travellers depart using School arranged transport

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018/19

Leweston operates a fleet of minibuses covering the local area. All Leweston bus drivers are fully DBS checked and our vehicles are maintained to the highest standard. Seatbelts are mandatory.

More information and booking forms are available from Sara Hamnett on hamnetts@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or 01963 210765. There may be some flexibility on the exact location of drop off and collection points depending on the numbers.

Timings

Buses arrive in School at 8.15 and depart at 18.00 Monday to Thursday or 16.30 on Friday. Buses leave at 13.30 at half term and exeat.

Routes

Beaminster ServiceBeaminster (Zone 4) – Cattistock (Zone 3) – Evershot (Zone 3) – Yetminster (Zone 2) – Leweston

Blandford ServiceBlandford (Zone 5) – Shillingstone (Zone 4) – Sturminster Newton (Zone 3) – Bishops Caundle (Zone 2) – Leweston

Shaftesbury ServiceShaftesbury (Zone 4) – East Stour (Zone 3) – Henstridge (Zone 2) - Milborne Port (Zone 2) – Sherborne (Zone 1) – Leweston

South Petherton ServiceSouth Petherton (Zone 4) – Chiselborough (Zone 4) – Haselbury Plucknet (Zone 4) – West Coker (Zone 3) – East Coker (Zone 3) – Yeovil (Zone 2) - Leweston

Weymouth ServiceWeymouth Sainsburys (Zone 5) – Dorchester Top of Town (Zone 4) – Charminster (Zone 3) – Cerne Abbas (Zone 2) – Middlemarsh (Zone 2) – Leweston

Wincanton ServiceAnchor Hill Wincanton (Zone 3) – Sparkford (Zone 3) – Yeovilton (Zone 3) – Marston Magna (Zone 2) - Leweston

Charges (From September 2018)

All bus routes are zoned and charges are commensurate with distances from School. Use of the minibuses is charged on a termly basis based on 5 days per week. Weekly boarders can access the routes on Monday morning and Friday evenings. Casual use of the bus may be possible if spaces are available, this can be booked through the School website. Booking forms for termly use are available through the Bursary.

All prices are given below:

Zone One Way Return Journey Mon and Fri only Per JourneyZone 1 (5 miles or less) FREE FREE FREE FREEZone 2 (5 – 10 miles) £102 per term £204 per term £40.80 per term £2.00Zone 3 (10 – 15 miles) £127.50 per term £255 per term £51 per term £2.50Zone 4 (15 – 20 miles) £153 per term £306 per term £61.20 per term £3.00Zone 5 (20 – 25 miles) £178.50 per term £357 per term £71.40 per term £3.50

Sibling discount on termly commitments - 10% first sibling and 20% second sibling.

Drivers’ contact details

If your use of the bus changes at the last minute please contact the driver on the numbers below to ensure that they do not wait unnecessarily.

Dorchester: Martin Luke 07944 313749 Wincanton: Andrew Iles 07497 200072Beaminster: Nick Fay 07497 200079 East Coker/Yeovil: Angela Hazell 07932 429994

BUS ROUTES

The Leweston Friends’ Committee is a group of parents in the Prep and Senior Schools who organise social events each term. These can include wine tastings, quiz nights, family fun days or coffee mornings, the Prep Friends also organise the annual Spring Fair and Dog Show. There is a coffee morning on the first Friday of every month at the Prep School to which all parents are welcome. Money raised by the Friends’ is spent on events that the Committee organise for the pupils throughout the school year including trips, film nights and socials. They also recently supported the redecoration of the Year 7 Common Room.

All parents are welcome to join the Committee and anyone who is interested should contact Lucy Atherton Chair of the Senior School Friends, or Bridget Brittain Chair of the Prep School Friends.

Senior Friends - friends@leweston.dorset.sch.ukPrep Friends - prepfriends@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

You can join the Friends Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/LewestonFriends to be kept up to date with events.

LEWESTON FRIENDS’ COMMITTEE

HEALTH CENTREThe Health Centre is at the entrance to the Boarding House and is available to all pupils. It is run by Mrs Cole and Mrs Lale who are qualified nurses. They are here to encourage your child to take responsibility for their health, provide first aid and care for pupils when unwell. Mrs Worrall, Head of Boarding, is a registered nurse and will always be available should there be any emergencies.

Drs Tweedie and Morris are the School Doctors who provide surgeries twice a week for boarders.

The Health Centre is open daily from 8.00 – 18.00. House Parents care for boarders taken ill after 18.00. Parents and guardians wanting to speak to the Health Centre can call 01963 210834.

No pupil should bring any remedies from home. The Health Centre either stocks, or can get, whatever your child is likely to require. Any medications from home MUST be seen by the nurses in the Health Centre.

SCHOOL MENU AND CATERERSLeweston’s catering team provide healthy meals with a variety of choices and dishes. There is a selection of hot meat and vegetarian options on offer as well as a comprehensive salad bar, soup and fruit selection every lunchtime. A similar selection is repeated at supper and breakfast.

Specific medical or ethical dietary requirements are catered for. A weekly menu is available through the School website.

OLD ANTONIANS’ SOCIETYOne of the many features that Leweston is known for is the life long friendships that pupils forge during their time here. In order to support and maintain those friendships and to ensure that our alumni remain part of the Leweston community we co-ordinate a programme of reunions, publish and share news and provide an internal mentoring scheme which aims to build a network of members willing to provide information and advice to both current pupils and OAs.

The OAs and Former Parents also have their own Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/LewestonOA/

The cost of membership of the OA society is currently £110 which will be included on your child’s first term account when they enter the Senior School. This one-off fee provides lifetime membership of the Society and access to all of the publications and events the Society provides.

SCHOOL POLICIES

The new data protection laws that came into force in May 2018 have brought some important changes to our privacy policy. These not only ensure we are compliant but that everything to do with your information is clear and transparent. For reassurance, these changes do not imply that your data has been as risk or misused, we have always been in line with the relevant legislation.

What data do we hold?

Leweston collects and processes personal information, or personal data, relating to its students, parents of those students, and those with parental responsibility. This information may be held on paper or in electronic format.

Our records may include:

• Education details – for example what your child studies, previous schools• Personal identifiers and biographical information – for example your child’s unique pupil numbers, gender and their date of birth• Emergency contact details/next of kin• Contact details – for example your address, email and telephone number. We update these whenever you tell us they have changed• Family details – for example whether you are married• Your preferences – the ways that you prefer to be contacted• Your bank details, payroll records, tax code and tax status information

We are required to ensure that the data we hold is as accurate as possible, therefore we ask that you update us with any changes to your details. To update us please contact Nicola Holmes at holmesn@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or 01963 211039

How do we use your data?

We will only use your personal information when the law allows us to. We will use it in one or more of the following circumstances:

• where we need to engage with you directly• where we need to comply with a legal obligation• where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), and your interests or your fundamental rights and freedoms do not override our interests

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

• Admissions Misbehaviour and Exclusions Policy

• Alcohol and Smoking Policy• Anti Bullying Policy and Procedure• Anti Drugs and Substances Policy• Certificate of Employers’ Liability Insurance• Code of Conduct Behaviour Policy• Complaints Procedure for Parents• Curriculum Policy and Statement• Data Protection Policy• Disability and Equality Policy• Dress Code for Pupils• English as an Additional Language Policy • Leweston School Early Years Policy• Leweston School Family Handbook 2017-18• First Aid policy and Medical Policy with Nursery Addendum

• Fire Risk Assessment• Fire Safety Policy• Health Safety Policy• Examination Internal Appeals Procedures 2017-18• Missing Pupils Policy• Mobile Phones Policy• Non Examination Assessment Policy 2017-18• Online Safety and Cyber bullying Policy• Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure• Pupil Supervision Policy• Rewards and Sanctions Policy• Risk Assessment Policy• Safeguarding Policy• Special Educational Needs Policy

Other policies are available on request by contacting admin@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

Please find downloadable versions of all of the below on our website:

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

We may also occasionally use your personal information where we need to protect your vital interests (or someone else’s vital interests).

Communications may be sent to you by post, telephone or email as well as via social media depending on the preferences you have shared with us.

How do we protect your data?

The School has measures in place to protect the security of your personal information. It has internal policies, procedures and controls to prevent your personal information from being accidentally lost or destroyed, altered, disclosed or used or accessed in an unauthorised way. In addition, we limit access to your personal information to those employees, workers, agents, contractors and other third parties who have a business need to perform their job duties and responsibilities.

Where your personal information is shared with third-party service providers, we require all third parties to take appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information and to treat it subject to a duty of confidentiality and in accordance with data protection law. We only allow them to process your personal information for specified purposes and in accordance with our written instructions and we do not allow them to use your personal information for their own purposes.

Should someone request to contact you via Leweston School your data will not be provided to them. You will instead be contacted by a member of School staff who will ask how you would like to action the request.

How long does the School keep your Personal Information?

The School will only retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and processed, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, tax, health and safety, reporting or accounting requirements.

Personal information which is no longer to be retained will be securely and effectively destroyed or permanently erased from our IT systems and we will also require third parties to destroy or erase such personal information where applicable.

Your rights and preferences

Leweston may contact you by post unless you request otherwise, and by telephone, email or other electronic means as you have previously consented. If you no longer want to receive communications from the School please contact the Marketing Office on 01963 210783 or office@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

Other information

Our privacy policy will be kept under continual review. Any changes will be updated on the School website and communicated to you as appropriate. You have the right to:

• Ask us to see, correct or delete the data we hold about you• Object to specific data uses as described above• Object to receive communications and direct marketing• Ask for the transfer of your data electronically to a third party

The School’s Data Protection Officer is responsible for monitoring compliance with relevant legislation in relation to personal data. Our Data Protection Officer is Gus Scott-Mason, Bursar, who can be contacted at scottmp@leweston.dorset.sch.uk. You can also contact the DPO if you have any queries or concerns about the School’s processing of your personal data. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk/concerns

New parents will be asked to sign a GDPR form as part of their New Pupil Pack and our Data Protection Policy is always available from our website.

PREP SCHOOL CONTENTS

• Admissions- Open Days

• Fees & Payments - School Fees - Billing- Bank Details- Notice Period- Termly Direct Debit Scheme- Child Care Vouchers- Learning Support Costs- Optional Extras Per Term- Music Fees Per Term- Instrument Hire Per Term- English Speaking Board Exams- Offsite Visits

• Boarding & Day- Martha House (Years 3 to 8)- Day Pupils’ Wrap Around Care - Arrival and Collection

• Academic Life - Houses- The Curriculum- Homework - Online Learning Journal- Examinations- Learning Support

• Timetables and Dates- The School Day- Mon - Fri Evening Programme- School Calendar

• Music & Drama- Instrument Choices- Instrumental Music Lessons- Music Groups - LAMDA

• Sports & Activities- Activities Timetable- Pentathlon- Equestrian- OPRO Mouthguards

• School Captains and Scholars

• Uniform- Boy’s Uniform List- Girl’s Uniform List- School Shop

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ADMISSIONS

There are seven year groups in Leweston’s Prep School:

Year Group Age Reception (4 - 5)

Year 1 (5 - 6)

Year 2 (6 - 7)

Year 3 (7 - 8)

Year 4 (8 - 9)

Year 5 (9 - 10)

Year 6 (10 -11)

Whilst most new pupils normally start in the Autumn Term, we welcome applications to the Prep School throughout the year as long as there is availability.

OPEN DAYSLeweston holds a number of Open Events throughout the year including a whole School Open Morning on the Bank Holiday Monday in May. This is a normal working day for the school and pupils are expected to be in school.

Open Doors 2018-2019

Tuesday 18 September 10.00 - 12.00 Monday 15 October 13.30 - 16.00Thursday 31 January 10.00 - 12.00Friday 22 March 13.30 - 16.00Wednesday 12 June 10.00 - 12.00

Open Morning 2019

Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 11.30 - 14.30, Prep School

Parents are always welcome to invite friends and family interested in Leweston to join us at our open events. Further information on Open Days is available on our website or contact the Admissions team on 01963 211015.

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FEES AND PAYMENTS

SCHOOL FEESRegistration Fee £75Deposit £500 forfeited if place not taken

A pupil cannot be accepted into the School until the deposit has been paid. If the place is taken up, the deposit will be refunded to parents on their child’s final account.

Day Fees

Reception and Year 1 £1,975 per termYear 2 and Year 3 £2,595 per termYear 4 and Year 5 £3,220 per termYear 6 £3,840 per term Boarding Fees – Year 3 to Year 6

Weekly Boarding (Mon to Thu nights) £5,755 per termWeekly Boarding (Inc, Sunday or Friday) £6,080 per termFull Boarding £6,900 per term

Flexi-boarding

Flexi boarding is offered to Year 3 and up as a termly commitment to one, two or three nights per week or as an ad hoc B&B rate, which is subject to availability.

One night package £584Two night package £1,168Three night package £1,752B&B £55 per night

BILLINGBills are sent at the end of each term. Accounts must be settled in full by the first day of the next term; a 1.5% administration charge will be applied to any fee invoice not paid on time, in addition to interest at 2% on any outstanding balance.

BANK DETAILSBank Branch: Lloyds TSB, 8 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1RNAccount Name: Leweston School TrustAccount No: 01896528Sort code: 30-99-98IBAN No: GB46LOYD3099801896528BIC (Swift) No: LOYDGB21208

NOTICE PERIODA term’s notice (given before the final day of the preceding term) must be given in writing to the Head if:

• a pupil is being removed from the School; or • a pupil has a change of status e.g. from day to full or weekly boarding; or, • there is any change to optional extras.

Failure to give notice will result in a term’s fees in lieu being charged.

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TERMLY DIRECT DEBIT SCHEMELeweston offers parents the opportunity to pay each term’s fees in three instalments by direct debit (our Termly Direct Debit Scheme), no service or interest charges apply. Extras and incidental costs continue to be due on the first day of each term.

If you are interested in paying by direct debit, please contact the Bursary by emailing fees@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or telephone Kate Smith on 01963 211024. You will then be sent the invoice Terms and Conditions and a direct debit mandate to complete.

The termly direct debits are taken on the following dates:

Autumn Term: Spring Term: Summer Term:1 August 2018 3 December 2018 1 March 2019

3 September 2018 2 January 2019 1 April 2019

1 October 2018 1 February 2019 1 May 2019

You also have the option to pay your extras via our Variable Direct Debit Scheme. The payments are taken once a term on the following dates:

Autumn Term: Spring Term: Summer Term:

31 October 2018 28 February 2019 31 May 2019

If your child starts part way through a term, and you have missed the first payment for that term, you will only be able to join the Direct Debit Scheme at the beginning of the following term.

The Termly Direct Debit Scheme is a discretionary arrangement offered on a termly basis to assist with spreading the cost of school fees. The School reserves the right to withdraw or amend the terms of the Termly Direct Debit Scheme by giving notice in writing before the beginning of any new school term. No agreement for the deferral of future fees will be valid unless it provides for no more than four instalments within a 12 month period from the date of the agreement.

CHILD CARE VOUCHERSLeweston accepts vouchers from a number of different child care schemes which can be used to pay for after School activities and holiday clubs for children up to the age of 12 or 16 depending on the scheme. Childcare vouchers cannot be used to make payments for School fees.

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LEARNING SUPPORT COSTS Individual Needs (Literacy & Numeracy) - charged per term

£48 per hour£28 per half hour

OPTIONAL EXTRAS PER TERMThe number of options lessons per term may vary depending on the length of term.

MUSIC FEES PER TERM

INSTRUMENT HIRE PER TERM

ENGLISH SPEAKING BOARD EXAMINATIONS (YEARS 4 - 6) There will be an examination entrance fee, according to grade but of approximately £30. This is usually payable in the Spring Term.

OFFSITE VISITSThere are regular off-site visits for all year groups and the cost of each will be advised in advance. For Years 5 and 6 there may be the possibility of overnight school trips.

Drama Solo

Drama Shared

Supper (day pupils at parent’s request)

£166

£144

£5.70 per day

Individual Music

Theory of Music

Shared/Group Recorder lessons

£223

£70

£114

Pianos

All other instruments

£44 per term

£47 per term

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BOARDING AND DAY

Over half of Leweston’s pupils spend time in boarding, either flexi, weekly or full, and the School is proud of the outstanding level of pastoral care that it provides.

MARTHA HOUSE (YEARS 3 TO 8)House Parent – Mrs Lee Bruller

In Martha House, the focus is on making sure that we feel like we are all part of a friendly, supported, second family. Our aim is that you see Martha House as your home from home. We follow all the routines that you would do at home, for example, making your bed in the morning, making sure that you have everything you need for the school day and brushing your teeth after breakfast. At the end of the day and on weekends there is always lots to do, or very little to do, if that is what you need. There are exiting activities, including trips to Harry Potter World, Longleat Safari Park, Monkey World and Thorpe Park, to name a few, but sometimes we just go to the cinema or bowling or play cricket in the garden.

When we asked our pupils what they ‘liked most’ about boarding, they all said, “being with friends” and that “there is always somebody around”, which there is, all the time, even when you need someone during the night a member of the team is only a few steps away. We also asked what the pupils had learnt from being a boarder, they said “To help others, to be kind, how to share, how to get along with lots of different people and how to be a little more organised!” There is so much more and being a boarder means that you are part of a busy, thriving community.

(Please see Leweston’s Boarding Handbook for further information on The Boarding Houses)

DAY PUPILS’ WRAP AROUND CARELeweston provides day pupils with wrap around care from 8.00 to 18.00 through a wide range of after-school clubs and activities.

The list of activities is changed each term and is available through the School website. Supper is available on an occasional basis at 18.30. Bookings can be made online through the school website and must be made 24 hours in advance.

ARRIVAL AND COLLECTIONIn order to keep all pupils safe staff are the only unaccompanied adults allowed into the Prep buildings. The exception to this rule is Monday morning drop-off when the cloakrooms are open to parents to help the children with their kit for the week.

Morning drop-off on all other days is at the tennis courts where pupils should be dropped with their coats and book bags. The School bell is rung at 8.15 when pupils line up and are taken into class by their teacher. The classes walk into the buildings together. In the case of wet weather, procedures are the same but the children should be dropped off at the Padua Hall.

At the end of the School day Pre-Prep (Reception - Year 2) will be dismissed from the corridor by the Year 2 classroom. The member of staff on duty will release them to the person who is there to collect. Any children not collected at this time will be registered and taken to after-school care and tea. No child will be released until their parent has been seen.

Prep pupils (Year 3 - Year 6) will line up inside the Padua Hall and will be released by a member of staff once their parent has been seen. Once again children not collected will be served tea and then proceed to clubs.

Collection after school hours should be from the Padua Hall. Please ring the bell on arrival and a member of staff will fetch your child for you.

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ACADEMIC LIFE

HOUSESAll pupils in the Prep School are placed into one of four Houses: St. Anne (Blue), St. Margaret (Red), St. Francis (Green) and St. Antony (Yellow). The children work to collect House points for good work, living according to the Golden Rules and demonstrating exceptional kindness. At the end of each term the House which manages to collect the greatest number of points wins a prize. Each House has a Year 6 Captain who is responsible for the general running, motivating and supporting of their younger peers and leading the half-termly House meeting. Ahead of the meeting, the Captains will prepare presentations for their Houses in which they focus on targets for the term, ways in which they can raise funds for chosen charities and how to maximise the number of House points they are awarded!

Each House has a House bear, complete with their own colour-coordinated outfit and passport. The pupils are encouraged to write to their House Captain requesting to take the House bear home for the holidays, with the House Captain selecting the author of the most persuasive letter to be the lucky host.

Throughout the year, the children participate in mixed age events in their House teams, such as our Easter egg hunt, World Book Day activities and sports events. We also hold an annual House music competition where the House Captains work independently with their teams to develop a whole group performance and individuals perform musical pieces to win additional points for their House.

At the end of the year, we hold our annual Sports Day and Swimming Gala, when pupils compete on behalf of their House team, with one House winning the prestigious trophy and displaying their coloured ribbons on it for the following year.

THE CURRICULUM We offer a varied and stimulating curriculum which aims to support and stretch each individual child to achieve academic excellence and exceptional progress. The learning programme is varied and specifically designed to equip pupils with the practical and personal skills necessary for life outside of School.

Children in Reception follow the Early Years Foundation Stage programme, learning through cross-curricular activities designed to follow their interests. In addition to this they have lessons in Music, PE, French, Spanish, Swimming and Forest School.

In other years the 2014 Primary National Curriculum, Key Stages 1 and 2 Framework is delivered where appropriate, however as an independent school, we are free to adapt our curriculum as we see fit, so we take the requirements and expectations of the National Curriculum and build upon these to enhance the offering. We always seek to add breadth and to extend additional opportunities.

Curriculum maps for all year groups are available through the School website.

HOMEWORKPre-Prep

In Reception and Year 1, the children are expected to read at home regularly, and every day if possible. The Year 1 children have a small number of spellings to learn on a weekly basis. Additionally, they may occasionally have some Maths facts to learn or something to find out about, but there is no formal homework. In Year 2, the children are still expected to read at home and they will have times tables and spellings to learn. They will also, on occasion, have a simple task to complete at home, in order to consolidate some classroom work.

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In Years 3 to 6 the children continue to have times tables and spellings to learn on a weekly basis and they are expected to read regularly. Reading aloud is a skill that they need to maintain, so it is helpful to continue to read to an adult, even when your child is able to read fluently. In addition, they will be set homework on a weekly sheet, including one or two compulsory tasks and several optional tasks, if the children would like to do more. These tasks are always linked to work that is currently being completed at school and are designed to deepen the children’s understanding. Every class has a prep session within their weekly timetable when they are able to complete some of this work and there is a daily prep club after school, with a member of teaching staff on hand, if your child would like to complete their homework before heading home for the day.

ONLINE LEARNING JOURNALAll children in the Prep have a personal online Learning Journal which builds a record of their experiences during their time with us. Your child’s progress and attainment are recorded and evidenced in the system, so you will be able to monitor this as often as you wish. The journal also provides you with an insight into your child’s school day with regular photographs of daily lessons, sports fixtures, trips and much more.

The Learning Journal is called Tapestry; a system hosted in the UK on secure servers. You will have secure access (via email address and password) to your child’s Learning Journal and, in addition to viewing our contributions, we encourage you to add to it by uploading photos and comments or commenting on observations made by us.

Where do I start?

Once you have provided us with your chosen email details we will set-up two accounts for you. You will then be emailed a password.

To access Tapestry go to www.tapestryjournal.com on your computer, or if you have an iPhone or iPad, visit the iTunes store and download the Tapestry app from the Education section (search for TapestryMobile). Log in using your email address and password. We strongly recommend that you change your password on your first visit.

Changing your settings

PCAt the top right of your screen you will see your name, selecting this will give you the option to ‘Edit Preferences’. Choose this option and you will be presented with a screen giving you the option to change your email address and password. You also have the option to receive an email whenever a new observation is added to your child’s Learning Journal – just tick or untick the relevant box if you would like to change this setting.

iPhone/iPadTo change your settings on the iphone/ipad app, click the ‘cog’ button on the bottom right hand side of the application. This enables you to change password and/or email address.

Viewing your child’s Learning Journal

Once logged in, you will see your child’s observations on your home screen in a list – selecting any one of these will open up the observation for you to look at. You can add comments in the box at the bottom of the observation if you would like to - and we love to receive them!

Adding an entry to your child’s Learning Journal

Choose the ‘Add Observation’ option (or the ‘plus’ icon on your iphone/ipad) and add the relevant information in the boxes on screen. Photos and videos may be uploaded by choosing the ‘add media’ option. When you have saved your observation, you may go back to the home screen at any time by choosing ‘home’. This is a great way to share information from home with us at school.

If you have any difficulties please email phillipsa@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or gillettl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

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ACADEMIC LIFE

In addition to Tapestry you will receive either written or face to face reports on your child’s attainment on the following timetable:

October – Tracking report

November – Parents’ Evening

January – Tracking report

March – Parents’ Evening

May – Tracking report

July – Full academic report

EXAMINATIONSAs an independent school, Leweston is not required to participate in the formal SATs testing at Year 2 and Year 6. Pupils sit our own examinations and assessments, so that they become accustomed to the discipline required in examinations, but these are approached as a natural part of the school year and can never tell us as much as our continual teacher assessment of the pupils.

LEARNING SUPPORTWhen a child requires additional support, we have a dedicated SENCo who can provide one-to-one lessons to target areas of need. Often these lessons are used to introduce concepts ahead of the rest of the class so that the pupil does not feel left behind and is equipped to more readily follow the content of the lesson. This helps them to build confidence and assurance.

The Prep can provide initial individual assessments and if necessary, arrange assessments with an educational psychologist. Tailored lessons are timetabled weekly, and individual education plans are shared with all staff. Pupil progress is closely monitored and there is regular consultation with parents.

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TIMETABLES AND DATES

THE SCHOOL DAY School Opens School Starts REGISTRATION

Assembly/Hymn Practice/House Meetings/PSHE

Period 1

Period 2

BREAK

Period 3

LUNCH

REGISTRATION

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

School Finishes

TEA (Provided for pupils who are staying for After School Care, Clubs and Prep)

Optional after school activities for Reception - Year 6

After School Care available for children in Reception, Years 1 & 2

Optional After School Prep sessions for Years 3-6

Boarders return to Boarding House for activities

Boarders’ Supper

08.00 08.15 08.20

08.25-08.45

08.45-09.45

09.45-10.45

10.45-11.05

11.05-12.05

12.05-13.15

13.20

13.20-14.20

14.20-15.20

15.20-16.20

16.20

16.20-16.35

See Clubs List

16.20-18.00

16.40-17.30 17.30-18.00

18.00

18.30

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TIMETABLES AND DATES

MONDAY TO FRIDAY EVENING PROGRAMME Mon – Thu 18.00 Friday 16.30 13.30

16.20 - 16.35

16.40 - 18.00

18.00

18.30

19.15 - 19.25

19.45

20.00 - 20.15 (Tues)

20.00

Buses depart Buses depart FRIDAY - ONLY ON EXEAT AND HALF TERM

Tea

Clubs or Prep

Return to Boarding House

Supper

House Meeting

Quiet Time in Rooms

Pyjama Prayers

Lights Out

SCHOOL CALENDARLeweston Prep publishes a full calendar of events each term, printed copies are available for parents via the School Reception. An online version can be found at on the School website.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONSInstrumental music lessons are charged £223 a term with shared recorder lessons at £114. The lesson fees cover a total of thirty lessons per academic year, payable in three instalments. If the teacher is self-employed, you will be contacted directly and if they are employed by the school, the fees will be added to your end of term account. As some terms are longer than others, most music staff will give more lessons in the Autumn and Spring terms and less in the Summer.

MUSIC AND DRAMA

INSTRUMENT CHOICES• Bassoon• Brass• Clarinet• Flute• Guitar• Harp• Oboe

• Percussion• Piano• Recorder• Singing• Viola• Violin• Violoncello

It may be possible to accommodate other instruments on a case by case basis.

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MUSIC AND DRAMA

If a member of staff is absent for any reason, they will ensure that your child receives an extra lesson as soon as possible to compensate. If your child is absent through illness, the member of staff will endeavour to make up the lost lesson, although you will appreciate that with a limited amount of spare time, this will not always be possible.

On committing to music lessons you are giving permission to the music teacher to purchase up to £25 worth of music books per academic year and this cost will be added to your termly bill. Should the requirement go beyond the £25 limit, the teacher will contact you for written permission on any additional purchases. If you would prefer not to open this blanket order option and would like to be contacted for every music book purchase, please contact the Head of Music and Performing Arts, Mrs Jane Robotham at robothamj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

It is expected that your child will practise every day wherever possible, taking into account the points for improvement written by the member of staff during each lesson.

MUSIC GROUPSTHEORY CLASSES CHAPEL CHOIROne class for general Grades 1 to 4 and a second class for Grade 5

STRING ORCHESTRA AND WIND ENSEMBLE SAMBA BAND

LAMDALAMDA stands for the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. It is a recognised exam syllabus that provides an accredited level of achievement in Grades 1-8. In the Prep LAMDA is offered in groups of one to six to encourage skill development in a supportive environment.

Private ‘group drama’ is a paid activity charged at £144 per term. The charge is based on an average of ten lessons per term. As with other paid clubs and activities, a term’s notice is required for those wishing to stop. Unlike clubs such as cookery, it should not be viewed as single term’s activity. For those expressing a desire to have a ‘taster’ session, it may be possible to give notice at the end of the first half term, but we would stress it should be seen as a group commitment until the final exam at the end of the academic year.

Session times are 45 minutes in duration, during lunchtime or after school between 16.20 and 17.00. Lunchtime sessions are usually reserved for Years 1 to 3. Years 4, 5 and 6 are mostly after school unless earlier slots are available. Specific group times are dependent on numbers (and grades) being taken. As you will appreciate, it is impossible to create a timetable that can cater for all other commitments, but if there is one specific day or time that you would like to avoid you can do so when signing up for classes.

We would highlight that LAMDA, while fun for those taking part, is primarily an exam based activity, and should only be undertaken by those seriously wanting to develop their skills over the coming year.

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ACTIVITIES TIMETABLEIn the Prep School activities run from 16.30 to 17.30 every day. The programme varies each term with parents being sent the activity list and pupils changing their options every term. It is also available via the School website.

PENTATHLONIn September 2016 Leweston was awarded Pentathlon Academy status by Pentathlon GB, making it one of only nine schools in the country to enjoy this status. The award has been made in recognition of the support and contribution the School has made to the sport of Modern Pentathlon and the development of school and local community athletes. Leweston makes a significant contribution to the PGB Pathway and is one of the cornerstones of the GB Squad.

The Academy caters for athletes of all abilities and any pupil in the school can join, they just need to show an interest in multi-sports events and be willing to work towards improving their performance. Leweston’s highly experienced resident Coach, Mick Flaherty, organises and delivers dedicated training and mentoring programmes tailored to individual needs and abilities. This year the Academy has had athletes competing at all levels of the sport from their first event to Regional, National, European and World Championships.

For further information on the Pentathlon Academy, please visit our website or contact flahertym@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

EQUESTRIANLeweston has a proud equestrian tradition with pupils regularly competing at NSEA events, the school has just won the NSEA Regional Points League for the second year running, are current NSEA National Dressage Champi-ons and National Champions for the Open Eventers Challenge 2018.

Pupils compete in showjumping, dressage and JWS from Prep through to Sixth Form and we hold regular training sessions with Emma Fisher, British Eventing Team Coach for Young Riders.

Leweston is an NSEA affiliated school and hosts its own NSEA Inter-Schools RPL and Grass Roots Show Jumping Competition every September with a one day event at BE Bricky in October in conjunction with the Pony Club.

For more information contact Leweston Equestrian Manager Lorraine Roberts, robertsl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

OPRO MOUTHGUARDSPlease see page 42 for further information.

SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

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SCHOOL CAPTAINS AND SCHOLARS 2018/19

CAPTAINSThere are a number of positions of responsibility in the Prep School. The holders of these positions are announced in the Summer and published in the termly calendar. Head Pupil St Antony House Captain St Anne House Captain St Margaret House Captain St Francis House Captain Games Sacristan Charity Library Music and Performing Arts Playground School Council

SCHOLARSACADEMIC SCHOLARS and EXHIBITIONERS

5 Elizabeth Salmon, Arthur Knight

SPORTS SCHOLARS and EXHIBITIONERS

5 Isabelle Whittle

UNIFORM

UNIFORM LISTBoy’s Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORMGrey trousersJumper*Blazer*Tie*Summer short sleeved shirts with crest*Grey shorts (summer only)Winter long sleeved shirts with crest*1 school backpack (Years 2-6 only)*Book bag (up to and including Year 1)*Navy long socks Red Scarf*Red hat*Blue fleece glovesSchool sunhat (Summer - Years 1 to 6)*

SHOESPlain Black or Navy Leather (bar or lace up)Sports trainers

Girl’s Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORMKilt*Jumper*Blazer*Summer dress*Winter long sleeved blouses with logo*1 school backpack (Years 2-6 only)*Book bag (up to and including Year 1)*Navy socks or tights (winter)White socks (summer)Red Scarf*Red hat*Blue fleece glovesSchool sunhat (Summer - Years 1 to 6)*

SHOESPlain Black or Navy Leather (bar or lace up)No patent or boots / Heels no higher than 2cmSports trainers

GAMES CLOTHES AND EQUIPMENT1 games bag with Logo*1 house coloured swim cap*1 water bottle1 navy skort (girls)*1 pair of running shorts (girls)*1 navy rugby shorts (boys)*1 navy PE shorts (boys)*1 sports shirt*1 red hoodie with Logo*1 shower proof jacket with Logo*1 navy tracksuit bottoms with logo*1 pair of running leggings (optional)1 hockey socks*1 long sleeve base layer/skin*1 navy swimsuit/trunks1 swim goggles4 white sports socks1 swim bag*1 pair shin pads1 mouthguard (Year 2 upwards) available from OPRO1 tennis racquet (optional)1 hockey stick (optional) (Year 2 upwards)1 Music bag for those learning an instrumentBlue Pentel Frixion Pen preferred, Pencils, colouring pencils, ruler, glue stick and scissors.(Years 4-6) House T-shirt*

BOARDERS2 laundry nets for underwearUnderwear Nightwear / Dressing gown / SlippersSmart outfit for formal occasions3 casual outfits for evenings and weekendsShower shoes (crocs)2 bath towels / 2 hand towels3 duvet covers / 3 pillowcasesToiletry bag / ToiletriesHair brush or combFavourite cuddly toy / PostersOvernight bag / PurseWellington boots

FOREST SCHOOLNavy blue waterproof coatNavy blue waterproof trousersRed polo shirt*(A waterproof ‘All-in-one suit’ is acceptable for Reception - Year 2)Wellington Boots

Please ensure all uniform, sports kit, bags and equipment are named. For boarders all clothing and linen must be machine washable and tumble dryable. Items which are dry clean only will be sent to a commercial laundry and parents will be charged accordingly. All linen, towels and clothing must be named with a ‘sew in’ name tape.

*item must be purchased from the School Shop

Pupils must have all of the items below

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UNIFORM

LEWESTON SCHOOL SHOPThe School shop is located in the Senior School next to Reception.OPENING TIMES DURING TERM TIME ONLYMonday - Friday 08.00 – 09.00Friday 16.00 – 17.00Payment can be made by cash, debit or credit card.

OPENING TIMES OUTSIDE OF TERM TIMEAppointments outside of term time may also be available, an appointment should be made directly with the School Shop Manager who can be contacted at schoolshop@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or by phoning 01963 211048. Please leave a voicemail if your call is unanswered and the Manager will call you back to arrange an appointment as soon as possible.

We request that all UK resident new pupils arrange an appointment to have a fitting and purchase their uniform before Friday 31 August 2018.

Parents of boarders may also purchase one of our ‘store cards’ to allow their children to purchase items from our Uniform Shop during the term time.

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SENIOR SCHOOL CONTENTS

• Admissions- Open Days

• Fees & Payments - School Fees - Billing- Bank Details- Notice Period- Termly Direct Debit Scheme- Child Care Voucher- Learning Support Costs- Optional Extras Per Term- Music Fees Per Term- Instrument Hire Per Term- Offsite Visits

• Boarding & Day- Martha House (Years 3 to 8)- Cecilia House (Years 9 to 11)- Eleanor House (Years 12 to 13)- Day Pupils Wrap Around Care

• Academic Life - Houses- The Tutor System- The Curriculum- Homework - Reports- Examinations/Public Examinations Results- Parent Consultation Evenings- Learning Support

• Timetables and Dates- The School Day- Mon - Fri Evening Programme- School Calendar

• Music & Drama- Instrument Choices- Instrumental Music Lessons- Music Groups - LAMDA

• Sports & Activities- Leiths- Calendar and Practice Timetable- Weekly Activities Programme- DofE- Pentathlon- Equestrian- OPRO Mouthguards

• School Prefects and Scholars

• Uniform- Boy’s Uniform List- Girl’s Uniform List- Sixth Form Dress Code- School Shop

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• Information for Parents from Overseas- Senior Schools- Public Examinations- Timing of Examinations- Patoral Care- Communication with Parents- Holidays, Half-terms and Exeats- Guardians

• EAL- EAL Pathways

• International Travel Arrangements

• Local Hotels/B&B Information

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ADMISSIONS

There are five year groups in Leweston’s Senior School:

Year Group Age

Year 7 (11-12)

Year 8 (12-13)

Year 9 (13-14)

Year 10 (14-15)

Year 11 (15-16)

Year 12 (16 - 17)

Year 13 (17 - 18)

Leweston Senior School accepts pupils from ages 11 to 16. Entry is normally at age 11 into Year 7 or age 13 into Year 9, although pupils are accepted into other year groups if spaces are available.

OPEN DAYSLeweston holds a number of open events throughout the year including a whole school Open Morning on the Bank Holiday Monday in May. This is a normal working day for the school and pupils are expected to be in school and participate as tour guides and ushers.

Open Doors dates 2018-2019

Tuesday 18 September 10.00 - 12.00 Sixth Form Introduction Evening, Friday 5 October 17.00 - 19.00Monday 15 October 13.30 - 16.00Thursday 31 January 10.00 - 12.00Friday 22 March 13.30 - 16.00

Open Morning

Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 10.00 - 13.00, Senior School

Parents are always welcome to invite friends and family interested in Leweston to join us at our open events.Further information on Open Days is available on our website or contact the Admissions team on 01963 211015.

FEES AND PAYMENTS

SCHOOL FEESRegistration Fee £100Deposit £500 forfeited if place not taken

A pupil cannot be accepted into the School until the deposit has been paid. If the place is taken up, the deposit will be refunded to parents on their child’s final account.

Years 7 and 8

Day £5,140 per termWeekly Boarding (Monday - Thursday) £7,265 per termWeekly Boarding (Including Friday or Sunday) £7,680 per termFull Boarding £8,350 per term

Years 9 - 13

Day £5,140 per termWeekly Boarding (Monday - Thursday) £8,045 per termWeekly Boarding (Including Friday or Sunday) £8,460 per termFull Boarding £9,260 per term

Flexi-Boarding

Flexi boarding is offered as a termly commitment to one, two or three nights per week or an ad hoc B&B rate which is subject to availability.

Years 7 and 8

One night package £584Two night package £1,168Three night package £1,752B&B £55 per night

Years 9 to 13

One night package £763Two night package £1,525Three night package £2,288B&B £68 per night

BILLINGBills are sent at the end of each term. Accounts must be settled in full by the first day of the next term; a 1.5% administration charge will be applied to any fee invoice not paid on time, in addition to interest at 2% on any outstanding balance.

BANK DETAILSBank Branch: Lloyds TSB, 8 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1RNAccount Name: Leweston School TrustAccount No: 01896528Sort code: 30-99-98IBAN No: GB46LOYD3099801896528BIC (Swift) No: LOYDGB21208

*Please see page 47 for International Fees

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NOTICE PERIODA term’s notice (given before the final day of the preceding term) must be given in writing to the Head if:

• a pupil is being removed from the School; or • a pupil has a change of status e.g. from day to full or weekly boarding; or, • there is any change to optional extras.

Failure to give notice will result in a term’s fees in lieu being charged.

TERMLY DIRECT DEBIT SCHEMELeweston offers parents the opportunity to pay each term’s fees in three instalments by direct debit (our Termly Direct Debit Scheme), no service or interest charges apply. Extras and incidental costs continue to be due on the first day of each term.

If you are interested in paying by direct debit, please contact the Bursary by emailing fees@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or telephone Kate Smith on 01963 211024. You will then be sent the invoice terms and conditions and a direct debit mandate to complete.

The termly direct debits are taken on the following dates:

Autumn Term: Spring Term: Summer Term:1 August 2018 3 December 2018 1 March 2019

3 September 2018 2 January 2019 1 April 2019

1 October 2018 1 February 2019 1 May 2019

You also have the option to pay your extras via our Variable Direct Debit Scheme. The payments are taken once a term on the following dates:

Autumn Term: Spring Term: Summer Term:

31 October 2018 28 February 2019 31 May 2019

If your child starts part way through a term, and you have missed the first payment for that term, you will only be able to join the Direct Debit Scheme at the beginning of the following term.

The Termly Direct Debit Scheme is a discretionary arrangement offered on a termly basis to assist with spreading the cost of school fees. The School reserves the right to withdraw or amend the terms of the Termly Direct Debit Scheme by giving notice in writing before the beginning of any new school term. No agreement for the deferral of future fees will be valid unless it provides for no more than four instalments within a 12 month period from the date of the agreement.

CHILD CARE VOUCHERSLeweston accepts vouchers from a number of different child care schemes which can be used to pay for after School activities and holiday clubs for children up to the age of 12 or 16 depending on the scheme. Childcare vouchers cannot be used to make payments for School fees.

FEES AND PAYMENTS

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FEES AND PAYMENTS

Speech and Drama Solo

Speech and Drama Shared

Super (day pupils at parents’ request)

£208

£158

£5.70 per day

Instrumental Music

Theory

Aural Classes

£293

£70

£70

Pianos

All other instruments

£44

£47

LEARNING SUPPORT COSTS Individual Needs (Literacy & Numeracy) - Per Term

£48 per 1 hour£28 per half hour

OPTIONAL EXTRAS PER TERM The number of optional lessons per term may vary dependent on the length of the term.

MUSIC FEES PER TERM

INSTRUMENT HIRE PER TERM

OFFSITE VISITSThere are regular off-site visits available for all year groups and the cost of each will be advised in advance.

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BOARDING AND DAYOver half of Leweston’s pupils spend time in boarding; either flexi, weekly or full time, and the School is proud of the outstanding level of pastoral care that it provides.

MARTHA HOUSE (YEARS 3 TO 8)House Parent – Mrs Lee Bruller

Martha House is situated in the beautiful Manor House, and is a vibrant, welcoming and safe place for boarders from Years 3 to 8. Mrs Lee Bruller is the Martha Houseparent and she lives in the House to give the boarders the care, attention and support they need.

The house is a fun and lively place and all boarders are encouraged to involve themselves fully in the life of the School and the large variety of activities that are on offer. With dog walks, hide and seek, movie nights, bikes and go karts the boarders in Martha House have little time to get bored and each boarder is encouraged to involve themselves as much as they want and need to.

Weekends provide the opportunity to venture outside of school and enjoy trips to the coast or local attractions. Important ‘down time’ is also encouraged and a Martha House favourite are the regular ‘sleepy Sundays’ which offer the boarders a much needed lie in and relaxed breakfast in house. Birthdays and special events are eagerly anticipated and celebrated.

When we asked members of Martha House what was best about being a boarder they said ‘to help others, be kind, learn how to share, how to get along with different people and how to be a little more organised!’

CECILIA HOUSE (YEARS 9 TO 11)House Parents – Mrs Lee Bruller (Year 9) and Mrs Lu Worrall (Years 10 – 11)

Cecilia House is run by two House Parents Mrs Bruller and Mrs Worrall. This is to recognise that both new and existing boarders may benefit from a little more support in the transitional Year 9 before starting their journey into the important exam years ahead.

Boarders in Years 9 and 10 live in colourful and spacious dorms of four or five in the main school building. Each boarder has their own bed and space to decorate with pictures from home as well as a well-equipped common room for relaxation. Year 11 boarders move into a separate wing and have single or double rooms to recognise their changing needs and greater levels of independence, preparing them for Sixth Form.

As senior pupils, all Cecilia House boarders are encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. These years are important both academically and for emotional and social development – it is a time for boarders to enjoy exploring their interests; following their enthusiasms, and learning to co-operate with each other as they become more independent. Boarders and staff in Cecilia House meet regularly at house meetings and at a variety of informal occasions to communicate, co-operate and socialise.

ELEANOR HOUSE (YEARS 12 TO 13)House Parent – Mrs Lu Worrall

Sixth Form boarders at Leweston live on South Wing in Eleanor House. All full boarders have their own individual study bedrooms and the use of two Common Rooms. Boarders have access to a laundry room where they can take control of their own washing and the common room kitchens which are available for use at weekends. These are some ways that boarders can develop their own independent living skills as they prepare to move on to life at university and the world beyond school.

Boarders in Years 12 and 13 enjoy both the company and support of their peers in the House but are also very involved in the wider boarding community. As Sixth Formers they are role models for the younger boarders and take on responsibility for organising social and charitable events and community duty rotas.

Boarders in Eleanor also have increased freedom over their free time and opportunities to go out of School at the end of the day and at weekends as well as invite guests into the house social areas.

(See Boarding Handbook for further information on The Boarding Houses)

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BOARDING AND DAY

DAY PUPILS’ WRAP AROUND CARELeweston provides day pupils with wrap around care from 8.00 to 18.00 through a wide range of after-school clubs and activities. The list of activities is changed each term and is available through the School website. Supper is available on an occasional basis at 18.30.

There is also the opportunity for day pupils to flexi board if desired and a wide ranging network of local daily transport.

Bookings can be made online through the school website.

ACADEMIC LIFE

HOUSES The House system at Leweston encourages a sense of belonging within the School and gives opportunities for pupils to work with those in other year groups. The School does not have separate day and boarding houses.

Each pupil belongs to one of four Houses: Campion (Green), Fisher (Red), Mayne (Yellow) and More (Blue). An exciting range of events are organised throughout the year from music and drama through to debating and ‘It’s a Knockout’ style competitions. These give pupils the opportunity to help plan and organise events and show off their talents. Each House has a House Captain, who is part of the Year 13 prefect team, and is responsible for coordinating events as well as a staff Head of House:

Campion Mrs A L Griffiths Mayne Mr P AinsworthFisher Dr R Milestone More Mrs L Gammon

THE TUTOR SYSTEMEvery pupil in the Senior School has a tutor and tutor group to which they belong. Their tutor supervises and guides their academic progress as well as playing an important role in their pastoral care. Pupils meet with their tutors two or three times a week. Tutors are available for parents to contact at any time but you will also have the opportunity to speak with them at Parent/Staff Consultation evenings. Each year group has a Head of Year who leads and coordinates the Tutor Team;

Year 7 Mrs S Hunt Years 10 - 11 Mrs L GammonYears 8 - 9 Miss J Ateyo Years 12 - 13 To be announced

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ACADEMIC LIFE

THE CURRICULUMYear 7 – 9 (Key Stage Three)

All pupils follow a wide ranging curriculum taught by subject-specialist teachers including:Art and DesignBiologyChemistryEnglishFrenchHistory

Home EconomicsICTGeographyLatinMathsMusic

PEPerforming ArtsPhysicsPSHEReligious StudiesSpanish

Pupils are set for Maths from Year 7. In Year 9 pupils are streamed into broad ability sets for all subjects and there is now GCSE preparatory work for many subjects in Year 9. An outline of the curriculum for each year group can be viewed on the school website.

Year 10 - 11 (GCSE)

We work hard to offer a varied choice of subjects and supporting activities at GCSE and, whatever a pupil’s strengths, there will be a suitable combination of subjects. Our individual approach to teaching and learning ensures every pupil is supported and encouraged in their chosen programme. The curriculum and teaching is designed to lay the foundations for the A Level, Pre-U or BTEC choices available at Sixth Form.

All pupils take GCSEs in the core subjects of English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Science (either combined science (2 GCSEs) or three separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Religious Studies. Pupils choose a language from French, Spanish or their native language plus EAL. They are then free to choose up to three option subjects, which include History, Geography, Latin, Music, Drama, Art and Design, Home Economics, Physical Education and Computer Science. Able mathematicians may also take Further Mathematics.

More information including details on the individual subjects and examinations is available in our GCSE booklet on our website.

Sixth Form

Leweston offers three different qualifications in Sixth Form: A Levels, BTECs and the Cambridge Pre-U.

Most students take three A Levels which, combined with the enrichment programme, provides a breadth and depth of learning. Some students will follow four subjects, usually where both Mathematics and Further Mathematics are studied. As far as possible the School allows students to choose any combination of subjects they want but will advise on a course of study if a student has a particular university course or career in mind.Typically Sixth Formers have 10 hours of teaching per subject per fortnight. In addition to their chosen subjects they attend lessons in Religious Studies, Physical Education and the enrichment subjects.

The Sixth Form Course Directory, which includes detailed information on all of the options available, can be viewed on our website.

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ACADEMIC LIFE

HOMEWORKPupils are set homework from Year 7 onwards according to a published homework timetable. The length and number of pieces of homework varies across year groups. There is a supervised Prep session in the Library for day pupils from 4.45pm to 5.45pm daily and from 5.45pm to 6.45pm for boarders.

REPORTSEvery pupil receives an annual full written report and there is an annual parent consultation evening for each year group. In addition pupils receive half termly grades.

EXAMINATIONSYears 7 - 9

Internal examinations are sat by all pupils in the second half of the summer term between Thursday 6 June to Wednesday 12 June 2019.

Years 10 -11

The GCSE is gained by completing a two year course including, in some cases, controlled or Non-Examined Assessments (NEA) with a final examination. They are based on national criteria which apply to every subject. All syllabuses, examination schemes and grading in each subject have to comply with these so all boards are of comparable standards.

The Non-Examined assessments allow students to show their practical and/or oral skills and their ability to tackle longer pieces of work. These assessments are set by teaching staff, in accordance with the syllabuses, at intervals throughout the two years of study. Some subjects have specific requirements for the completion of fieldwork or practical tasks.

Written papers at the end of the course are designed so that all students have the opportunity to show what they know, understand, and can do, without regard to the performance of others. Where ‘tiers’ exist, certain tiers willlead to a specific range of grades. There is more information on this in the individual subjects.

Year 10 pupils sit internal examinations in the second half of the summer term and Year 11 pupils sit mock GCSE examinations at the beginning of the spring term.

Mock GCSE’s will take place Monday 7 January to Friday 11 January with a contingency day on Saturday 12 January 2019.

School exams for Year 10 will take place Thursday 6 June to Wednesday 12 June 2019.

Public written exams for Year 11 will be between Monday 13 May and Wednesday 26 June 2019, with 26 June marked as a possible contingency day in case of any national or local disruption to exams.

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ACADEMIC LIFE Sixth Form

A Levels are also a two year linear course examined at the end of Year 13. They are based on national criteria which apply to every subject. All syllabuses, examination schemes and grading in each subject have to comply with these so all boards are of comparable standards.

Year 12 pupils sit internal examinations in the second half of the summer term and Year 13 pupils sit mock A Level examinations at the beginning of the spring term.

Mock A Levels will take place Monday 7 January to Friday 11 January with a contingency day on Saturday 12 January 2019.

School exams for Year 12 will take place Thursday 6 June to Wednesday 12 June 2019.

Public written exams for Year 13 will be between Monday 13 May and Wednesday 26 June 2019, with 26 June marked as a possible contingency day in case of any national or local disruption to exams.

PUBLIC EXAMINATION RESULTSA breakdown of GCSE and A Level examination results is available on the school website alongside a list of recent Leavers’ Destinations.

PARENT CONSULTATION EVENINGSYear 7 Friday 16 November Year 8 Friday 30 NovemberYear 9 Friday 8 February (includes GCSE Options Meeting)Year 10 Friday 1 MarchYear 11 Friday 18 JanuaryYear 12 Friday 8 MarchYear 13 Friday 21 September

LEARNING SUPPORTAt the cornerstone of Leweston’s educational approach is personalised learning and at every stage the school works hard to ensure the educational needs of every pupil are met. Leweston has specialist professionals on the staff to assist those pupils who need some extra support to achieve academically.

We can provide initial individual assessments and if necessary arrange assessments with an educational psychologist. Tailored lessons are timetabled weekly, and individual education plans are shared with all staff. Pupil progress is closely monitored and there is regular consultation with parents.

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TIMETABLES AND DATES

THE SCHOOL DAY

SENIOR SCHOOL – THE SCHOOL DAY REGISTRATION

Period 1

Period 2

BREAK

Period 3

Period 4

LUNCH

REGISTRATION

Period 5

Period 6 TEA

Monday A

Tuesday A Wednesday A

Thursday A

Friday A

Monday B

Tuesday B

Wednesday B

Thursday B

Friday B

08:20

08:45 - 9:45 09:45 - 10:45

10:45 – 11:05

11:05 - 12:05

12:05 - 13:05

13:05 - 14:15

14:15 - 14:20

14:20 - 15:20

15:20 - 16:20

16:20 - 16:45

Head’s Assembly

Hymn Practice

Tutor time

Tutor time

Tutor time

Head of Year Assembly

Hymn Practice

Tutor time

Tutor time

Reflective Assembly

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TIMETABLES AND DATES

MONDAY TO FRIDAY EVENING PROGRAMME 16.45-17.45

Mon –Thu 18.00 Friday 16.30 13.30

16.45-17.45

17.45-18.45

17.45-18.45

17.45-18.45

18.45-19.30 19.20-19.30 19.30-20.30 19.30-20.30

Years 7/8/9/10 Day Pupils Supervised Study or Activities

Buses depart Buses depart FRIDAY - ONLY ON EXEAT AND HALF TERM

Activity

Years 7 - 10 Boarders Supervised study in Library

Years 11 Boarders Study on the Wings

Years 12 and 13 Study on Sixth Form Wings

Supper

House meetings

Years 9 and 10 study if not on activity Library

Activities for Years 11, 12 and 13 study

SCHOOL CALENDAR DATESLeweston publishes a full calendar of events each term, printed copies are available for parents via the School Reception. An online version can be found at on the School website.

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MUSIC AND DRAMA

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONSInstrumental music lessons are arranged on a rota basis for Years 7 to 11. Pupils learning two instruments will usually have one fixed at a non-academic time. In Year 11, every effort is made to fix music lessons in your child’s free time or in non-academic lessons and this is possible in the vast majority of cases.

Instrumental music lessons are charged £293 a term.

The lesson fees entitle your child to a total of thirty lessons per academic year, payable in three instalments. If the teacher is self-employed, you will be contacted directly and if they are employed by the school, the fees will be added to your end of term account. As some terms are longer than others, most music staff will give more lessons in the Autumn and Spring terms and less in the Summer.

If a member of staff is absent for any reason, they will ensure that your child receives an extra lesson as soon as possible to compensate. If your child is absent through illness, the member of staff will endeavour to make up the lost lesson, although you will appreciate that with a limited amount of spare time, this will not always be possible.

On committing to music lessons you are giving permission to the music teacher to purchase up to £50 worth of music books per academic year for your child and this cost will be added to your termly bill. Should the requirement go beyond the £50 limit, the teacher will contact you for written permission on any additional purchases. If you would prefer not to open this blanket order option and would like to be contacted for every music book purchase, please contact the Director of Music Dr Rachel Milestone at milestoner@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

On committing to music lessons you are agreeing to your child being entered for a music exam on the recommendation of the instrumental/singing teacher and to pay the appropriate fee at the end of the relevant term.

You are reminded that a full term’s notice (10 lessons) will be required in writing to cease any music lessons, and must be notified to the Director of Music.

MUSIC GROUPSLEWESTON CANTEMUS LEWESTON JAZZ BANDConducted by Dr Milestone Open to all instrumentalists and singersAll pupils in Years 7 and 8 sing with the Junior Choir

FLUTE, RECORDER and STRING GROUPS THEORY CLASSESFor all pupils learning these instruments One class for general Grades 1 to 4 and a second class for Grade 5

AURAL CLASSES Three classes for Grades 1 to 5, Grade 6 & 7 and Grade 8 SHOW CHOIR(recommended to start the term preceding the exam) Everybody Welcome

LEWESTON SCHOLA CANTORUM WORSHIP BANDAuditioned Senior Choir – Years 9-13 Open to all instrumentalists and singers who wish to play the hymns in Mass

INSTRUMENT CHOICES• Bassoon• Brass• Clarinet• Flute• Guitar• Harp• Oboe

• Percussion• Piano• Recorder• Singing• Viola• Violin• Violoncello

It may be possible to accommodate other instruments on a case by case basis.

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LAMDAIn Years 7, 8 and 9 optional extra individual or shared Speech and Drama lessons are held on a rotational basis which means pupils come out of one subject lesson every half of term. In Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 Speech and Drama lessons are held at lunchtime, after school, in free or study periods. Drama Scholars are required to take Speech and Drama lessons.

All students taking Extra Speech and Drama lessons will be required to take LAMDA examinations annually unless we receive written notification to the contrary. There will be a charge for LAMDA exam entries in the summer term.

Pupils also perform in the annual Mid-Somerset Festival of Speech and Drama at Bath for which entry fees and transport costs are charged.

Parents are reminded that a full term’s notice in writing is required if they wish their child to discontinue any extracurricular subject. A full term’s notice is also required if a pupil wishes to change from solo to shared status or vice versa.

The Senior School runs two LAMDA groups due to the popularity of the activity. Pupils are allocated groups on a random basis by the Head of Drama.

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SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

LEITHS, SIXTH FORM ONLYLeweston is delighted to be continuing to offer, as a Sixth Form enrichment activity, the highly successful ‘Leiths Academy Introductory Certificate in Food and Wine’. The certificate is an internationally recognised qualification and Leweston is one of only fourteen schools in the country franchised to offer the course at Sixth Form. The course is aimed at those who wish to gain an excellent grounding in cooking skills; and may also help students to finance themselves at university!

The certificate opens to students in Year 12. The course will be timetabled as a three-hour session, on one after-noon per week, for five terms. Students gain confidence in a wide variety of practical skills and techniques, such as knife skills, vegetable, fish and meat preparation, and bread making, baking and sauces. They also undertake practical tasks such as producing time plans for each practical session, menu-planning exercises and the theory associated with the practical skills used in the course.

At the end of the course, students take a practical and theory exam devised by Leiths; successful candidates are awarded their qualification, together with a food safety and hygiene certificate, which is essential for work in the catering industry. Should they decide to take up cooking professionally, they would be eligible for the Two Term Diploma at Leiths School of Food and Wine. Students participating in the course over the two years will also achieve Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality certification and UCAS points.

The course also offers students the opportunity to put their skills to work through Leiths List, an employment agency which matches students with a wide range of paid, family-level cooking jobs, including ski chalet work, yacht catering, private catering, and cooking for families on holiday.

The cost of the course, which includes teaching, equipment, Leiths uniform, Leiths ‘How to Cook’ book, an individual set of professional knives, and examination and certification, is £2250, invoiced at the beginning of the course. In addition, the cost of ingredients will be added to the termly fee invoice; owing to the nature of the course, the cost per term for ingredients will fluctuate, but is unlikely to exceed £75.

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SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

SPORTS CALENDAR AND PRACTICE TIMETABLETo view the sports calendar and practice timetable for this term please visit our website.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMEIn the Senior School pupils choose activity options for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights between 16.45 - 17.45 and 19.30 - 20.30. The programme varies with pupils changing their options each term. Pupils are invited to comment on the programme and suggest future ideas. Please visit our website to see this Term’s activities.

D of EThe Duke of Edinburgh Award flourishes at Leweston with approximately 30% of the eligible pupils in the school taking part.

The Award is designed to equip young people with skills for life. It challenges participants to discover hidden talents, cultivate new skills and develop a confidence and view on life that everyone is looking for, including universities and employers. Participants also make a difference to others and their local community.To complete the Bronze and Silver Awards students must undertake four types of activity: volunteering, physical, skills and expedition and for Gold Award an additional residential activity.

Participants are expected to serve others, acquire new practical skills, develop physical recreation interests and experience the adventure of expeditions. Pupils can enrol in Bronze from Year 9 and Silver from Year 10.

Gold Award pupils are able to assist with community service or become involved in charity fundraising activities at school although many find alternative volunteering opportunities outside school. Pupils can enrol for Gold as soon as they reach 16 in Year 12. In recent years Leweston’s Gold candidates have completed the expedition section of their award in Peru, South Africa and Morocco.

More information is available from Mrs Wells on wellsj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

PENTATHLONIn September 2016 Leweston was awarded Pentathlon Academy status by Pentathlon GB, making it one of only nine schools in the country to enjoy this status. The award has been made in recognition of the support and contribution the school has made to the sport of Modern Pentathlon and the development of school and local community athletes. Leweston makes a significant contribution to the PGB Pathway and is one of the cornerstones of the GB Squad.

The Academy caters for athletes of all abilities and any pupil in the school can join, they just need to show an interest in multi-sports events and be willing to work towards improving their performance. Leweston’s highly experienced resident Coach, Mick Flaherty, organises and delivers dedicated training and mentoring programmes tailored to individual needs and abilities. This year the Academy has had athletes competing at all levels of the sport from their first event to Regional, National, European and World Championships.

For further information on the Pentathlon Academy, please visit our website or contact flahertym@leweston.dorset.sch.uk.

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EQUESTRIANLeweston has a proud equestrian tradition with pupils regularly competing at NSEA events, the school has just won the NSEA Regional Points League for second year running, are current NSEA National Dressage Champions and National Champions for the Open Eventers Challenge 2018.

Pupils compete in showjumping, dressage and JWS from Prep through to Sixth Form and we hold regular training sessions with Emma Fisher, British Eventing Team Coach for Young Riders.

Leweston is an NSEA affiliated school and hosts its own NSEA Inter-Schools RPL and Grass Roots Show Jumping Competition every September with a one day event at BE Bricky in October in conjunction with the Pony Club.

For more information contact Leweston Equestrian Manager, Lorraine Roberts, robertsl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

OPRO MOUTHGUARDSPupils will be taking part in Hockey lessons during the year and following the advice of the Hockey Associations we strongly recommend that all pupils participating in these sports should be fitted with a custom mouthguard.In the interest of your child’s safety, therefore, we have invited OPRO, a dental organisation that specialises in mouthguards, to visit the school on Wednesday 5 September 2018 at 10:00. This will give everyone, including wearers of fixed braces, the opportunity to have a dentally fitted mouthguard at a reasonable cost. If your child already has a mouthguard please check if it still fits as this is an important factor in the effectiveness of a mouthguard.

OPRO provides the following service:

• A qualified dental professional to take the impression.• A CE approved individually named mouthguard. • Anti-microbial mouthguards and cases available which reduce bacteria growth by 99.9%• D3O technology available which allows the mouthguard to be up to 50% thinner and lighter without compromising on the protection offered.• Range of designs available which can be ordered online.• School name in mouthguard.• Mouthguards returned to school in approximately one week.• Prompt replacement in case of loss (OPRO keep the impression for up to 9 months, so no need to have a new impression during the same season).• A comprehensive aftercare service. OPRO have a dedicated customer care team to address any fitting issues or mouthguard queries.• A dental accident warranty for 12 months.

If you would like to take advantage of this service please place your order over the internet or by phone at least one week before the visit date. The enclosed leaflet shows a selection of designs but to view the full range please visit www.opro.com. Payment for the mouthguard will be charged to your school bill.

For orders and any queries you may have please deal directly with OPRO.

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SCHOOL PREFECTS AND SCHOLARS

PREFECTSThe holders of prefectorial positions are announced in the Summer and published in the termly calendar. Head Girl Olivia Kennington Deputy Head Girls Amelia Mercer and Emma Short House Captains Campion Fisher Mayne More Grace Truelove Marta Buchajewicz Charlotte Sewed Jane Zheng Academic Prefect Winnie Hu and Aleksandra Bochenek Social Prefect Zoe Brocklebank Drama Prefect Jess Valentine Music Prefect Alice Broadbent Sports Prefect Maria Sage International Prefect Judy Zhao Chaplaincy Prefect Phoebe LauMedia Prefect Libby CheledaCommunity Prefect Sally Li Year 7 Prefect Iris LuYear 8 Prefect Caro WuYear 9 Prefect Shirley XieYear 10 Prefect Clarice TamYear 11 Prefect Isabella ArendhtPrep School Prefect Carmen Perales and Lisa Zou

SCHOLARSALL ROUNDER AWARD

11 Jessamy Bowditch, Isabelle Bridge, Chloe Bright, Angharad Jones10 Abigael Nwazomoh-Agwu, Sophie Worrall8 Genesia Bruce, Ellen Davey, Flora Pilkington

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS and EXHIBITIONERS

13 Olivia Kennington, Amelia Mercer, Charlotte Sewed, Emma Short, Jane Zheng12 Kate Bickerton, Bethany Evans, Naima Humpage11 Isabelle Bridge, Isabel Hankinson, Angharad Jones, Sophie Slight10 Isabella Colwell, Saskia Cudlip-Cook, Eve Fidler, Victoria Harvey, Stella Mortarotti, Jennifer Peters9 Isabel Broadbent, Florence Kennington, Eloise Salisbury8 Darcy Dryden, Amy Fox, Sinali Liyanaarachchi, Serena Mortarotti, Olympia Pudelko7 Lucy Bickerton, Charlotte Gallego, Honor Gallia, Rosa Williams

ART SCHOLARS and EXHIBITIONERS

12 Hannah Lee11 Ottilie Hurrell10 Eve Fidler, Kitty McCosker9 Alice Anderson

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SCHOOL PREFECTS AND SCHOLARS

DRAMA SCHOLARS and EXHIBITIONERS

13 Olivia Kennington, Sally Li12 Scarlett Cole, Kate Jones11 Lucy Hankinson10 Lily Cunningham, Elizabeth Key, Eleanor Pender-Cudlip, Grace Pilkington9 Isabel Broadbent, Mathilde Wood8 Amy Fox

MUSIC SCHOLARS and EXHIBITIONERS

13 Alice Broadbent12 Eliza Dawson, Naima Humpage, Freya Jacques, Kate Jones10 Grace Pilkington, Sophie Worrall9 Jocelyn Chappell, Florence Kennington, Eloise Salisbury8 Angelique Boxall, Serena Mortarotti, Olympia Pudelko7 Charlotte Gallego

SPORTS SCHOLARS (including PENTATHLON and EQUESTRIAN) and EXHIBITIONERS

13 Maria Sage 12 Sacha Godman-Dorington, Carlotta Gotke, Matilda Jeanes, Coco Smythe 11 Elektra Covell, Yasmin Lecompte, Phillippa McCarthy10 Isabella Colwell, Charlotte Farquharson, Sophie Lyons-Montgomery, Kitty McCosker, Jennifer Peters, Vivien Taylor, Lottie Trevethan9 Lily Amor, Alice Anderson, Minerva Atherton, Holly Johnson, Mia Keegan, Ella Stephens8 Genesia Bruce, Darcy Dryden, Flora Spenlove-Brown, Isabel White 7 Lucy Bickerton, Molly Colwell, Nikita Miah, Maisy Miller, Fenella Taylor, Millie Wicks

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UNIFORM

Boy’s Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORMGrey trousersJumper*Blazer*Tie*Summer short sleeved white shirts with logo*Winter long sleeved shirt with logo*1 school backpack (years 7-9 only)*Navy socks Tartan Scarf*Blue fleece gloves

SHOESBlack or navy leather or leather look

BOARDERS ONLY2 laundry nets for underwearUnderwear NightwearDressing gownSlippersSmart outfit for formal occasions3 casual outfits for evenings and weekendsShower shoes (crocs)2 bath towels2 hand towels3 duvet covers3 pillowcasesToiletry bagToiletriesHair brush or combFavourite cuddly toyPostersOvernight bagPurseWellington boots

Girl’s Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORMKilt*Jumper*Blazer*Summer short sleeved blouses with logo*Winter long sleeved blouses with logo*1 school backpack (years 7-9 only)* Navy socks or tights Tartan Scarf* Blue fleece gloves

SHOESLow heeled black or navy leather or leather lookSports trainers

GAMES CLOTHES AND EQUIPMENT1 games bag with Logo*1 swim cap with Logo *1 water bottle1 blue mesh bag for locker1 navy skort (girls only)*1 sports shirt*1 red hoodie with Logo*1 shower proof jacket with Logo*1 navy tracksuit bottoms*1 pair of running leggings*1 pair of running shorts*1 Hockey socks*1 gym leotard (years 7-9 girls only)*1 gym leggings (years 7-9 girls only)*1 long sleeve base layer/skin*1 athletics vest with Logo*1 black swimsuit1 swim goggles2 white sports socks1 swim bag with Logo*1 pair shin pads1 mouthguard (available from OPRO)1 tennis racquet1 hockey stick1 black trunks (boys only)

Parents of boarders may purchase one of our ‘store cards’ to allow their children to purchase items from our Uniform Shop during the term.

All clothing and linen must be machine washable and tumble dryable. Items which are dry clean only will be sent to a commercial laundry and parents will be charged accordingly. All linen, towels and clothing must be named with a ‘sew in’ name tape.

The school offer a bedding pack service including naming, we must have prior notification if this service is required. This package will be charged to your school account.

Pupils must have all of the items below

*item must be purchased from the School Shop

LEWESTON SCHOOL SHOPThe School shop is located in the Senior School next to Reception.OPENING TIMES DURING TERM TIME ONLYMonday - Friday 08.00 – 09.00Friday 16.00 – 17.00Payment can be made by cash, debit or credit card.

OPENING TIMES OUTSIDE OF TERM TIMEAppointments outside of term time may also be available, an appointment should be made directly with the School Shop Manager who can be contacted at schoolshop@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or by phoning 01963 211048. Please leave a voicemail if your call is unanswered and the Manager will call you back to arrange an appointment as soon as possible.

We request that all UK resident new pupils arrange an appointment to have a fitting and purchase their uniform before Friday 31 August. School Shop appointments for International pupils will need to be made for Sunday 2nd September and can be arranged through Chiara Damant, Registrar on damantc@leweston.dorset.sch.uk.

UNIFORMSixth Form Dress Code

In recognition of the maturity and individuality of the students we do not require Sixth Form to wear school uniform. However, they are expected to set an example to the rest of the school and should be smart and tidy, wearing clothes that are appropriate to a working environment.

When a student is taking part in a practical subject or sports it may be necessary to wear overalls over their normal clothes, or to change into something more suitable in order to comply with health and safety. Normal clothing should be worn on leaving that lesson or activity unless it is an all-day event.

Midweek school Mass and when representing Leweston at public events:

• Smart black or navy suits – skirts must not be shorter than just above the knee or longer than mid-calf and must be suit skirts rather than bodycon in style.• Year 12 - smart white shirt/top• Year 13 - smart shirt/top of any colour • Black/navy shoes• Tights (girls only)

Unacceptable every day wear includes:

• Scruffy clothing• Denim jeans of any colour• Leggings or jeggings• Shorts • Skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh in length • Revealing clothing of any sort – tops should not be strappy, reveal the midriff or be décolleté• Hoodies or tops with slogans• Sportswear including trainers, canvas or deck shoes• Excessively high heels• Flip-flops • Facial piercings, excessive make up or extreme hair styles (cut or colour)

Sixth Form Sportswear

This may be purchased from the Leweston School Shop: • Navy polo shirt with ‘Leweston Sixth Form’ logo.• Navy tracksuit bottom.• Pale blue hoodie with ‘Leweston Sixth Form’ logo.• Any colour trainers (but not fashion trainers). Pupils representing the school at netball or tennis will need predominantly white trainers.

Where a student is concerned about the appropriateness of their clothing choices, they should consult their tutor or Head of Sixth Form for guidance.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL FEESRegistration fee £100Deposit Years 3 – 6 £3,800 Years 7 - 13 £5,000

A pupil cannot be accepted into the School until the deposit has been paid with the deposit forfeited if the place is not taken. The deposit will be refunded to parents on their child’s final account.

Termly FeesYears 3-6 £7,590Years 7 and 8 £9,185Years 9 – 13 £10,185

Additional ChargesEnglish as an Additional Language (private lessons) £48 per hour for one to one tuition £28 per hour for 2 pupils £23 per hour for 3 pupils

International Travel Package £950 per year

The international travel package provides escorted drop off and collection for pupils travelling from London Heathrow at the start and end of full and half terms.

Optional ExtrasDrama Solo £208 per termDrama Shared £158 per termIndividual Music £293 per termTheory of Music/Aural Classes £70 per termInstrument Hire Pianos £44 per term All other instruments £47 per termIndividual Needs (Literacy and Numeracy £48 per hour £28 per half hour

The number of optional lessons per term may vary depending on the length of the term.

School trips – as and when organised, with advance notice to parents, the cost of each is advised in advance.

BILLINGBills are sent at the end of each term. Accounts must be settled in full by the first day of the next term; a 1.5% administration charge will be applied to any fee invoice not paid on time, in addition to interest at 2% on any outstanding balance.

BANK DETAILSBank Branch: Lloyds TSB, 8 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1RNAccount Name: Leweston School TrustAccount No: 01896528Sort code: 30-99-98IBAN No: GB46LOYD3099801896528BIC (Swift) No: LOYDGB21208

NOTICE PERIODA term’s notice (given before the final day of the preceding term) must be given in writing to the Head if: • a pupil is being removed from the School; or • a pupil has a change of status e.g. from day to full or weekly boarding; or, • there is any change to optional extras. Failure to give notice will result in a term’s fees in lieu being charged.

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS FROM OVERSEASThis is intended to be a guide for overseas parents who may not be familiar with the way that the British school system is organised. We hope it will be useful in giving an overview of how your child will progress through their time at Leweston.

Senior Schools (sometimes called Secondary Schools).

Usually pupils move to a Senior School at age 11 (this school year is called Year 7) or age 13 (Year 9), this will depend on the Preparatory or Primary School they have attended before and the particular Senior School they are moving on to. Some pupils will then join a different school at 16 to take their A Levels.

Leweston takes most of its new pupils at the age of 11 (Year 7) and 13 (Year 9) and then another significant group at 16 (Year 12), but pupils do join in other year groups so it is quite usual for us to be supporting students starting at different stages.

Years 12 and 13 are often also referred to by the older name of Sixth Form (Year 12 = Lower Sixth, Year 13 = Upper Sixth).

Public Examinations

There are two main levels of examination for which British schools prepare their pupils. At 16 pupils take GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and at 18 they take A Level (A stands for Advanced). There is also an alternative qualification to A Levels, the Cambridge Pre-U (a two year course, taken continuously through Years 12 and 13), which Leweston offers in English Literature. Leweston offers three different qualifications in Sixth Form: A Levels, BTECs and the Cambridge Pre-U.

Timing of Examinations

Public examinations are taken in the summer term (May and June), at the end of courses. All Year 11 and 13 will sit public examinations at the end of that academic year. In addition, overseas pupils in year groups other than these may sit formal exams in English as a second language, such as Cambridge First Certificate.

Pastoral Care

Your child will have a number of key figures in the school who will be there to support and guide them.

Overseas students, like all other boarders, have a House Parent, who is responsible for them in the Boarding House and who is there to provide pastoral support and care at all time. The House Parent is a very important point of contact for you and will work in communication with Heads of Year and tutors to ensure that your child is happy, fulfilled and making good progress.

Heads of Year have an academic and pastoral overview for all the pupils – they will monitor their progress and are there to advise and support both pupils and their parents. They work with a team of tutors. Each student is put in a tutor group and sees their tutor twice each school day for registration and to be given notices, as well as having other focused tutorial times during the week when their tutors can keep track of how they are getting on. Contact details for all of these staff can be found in the Contacts Section at the back of the booklet, page 54.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Communication with Parents

School reports and other letters and information will be sent to overseas parents initially by e-mail. It is very important that we have an accurate e-mail address for contacting parents. This enables us to make contact quickly and get information to you efficiently.

Please inform Nicola Holmes of any changes to your contact details on headspa@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

Holidays, Half-terms and Exeats

There are three terms in the School year. The first term (Autumn) normally runs from the beginning of September until mid December. The second term (Spring) runs from early January until late March. The third term (Summer) runs from mid-April until the beginning of July. There is a half term holiday in the middle of each term and two exeat weekends per term (one in the Summer). The length of these varies from term to term. In the Autumn term it is two weeks and in the Spring and Summer a week. The school closes and pupils go home or go to their guardians.

There is usually one exeat weekend in each half term. An exeat is a weekend when all pupils leave school. Pupils go home, to their guardians or are invited to stay with the families of their friends. Pupils are allowed to leave school on other weekends by arrangement with their House Parent.

Boarders are welcome back from 12pm at the beginning of terms. Parents or guardians are welcome to help bring things up to the rooms, but must be accompanied at all times. Pupils must report to their House Parent and sign in once they get back. Pupils are expected to be back by 22.00 at the latest. This is earlier for the younger boarders. At the beginning of half terms boarders are welcome back at 6pm, however they can agree with their House Parent prior to the half term to return at 16.00 if needed.

Pupils must tidy and pack away their rooms thoroughly at the end of each term. There is storage space in school for full boarders’ belongings, but these must be securely packed and clearly labelled, and then sensibly packed into the storage cupboards, or as directed by The House Parent.

On the last day of term there will be a time set aside for your child to gather together their overnight things and ensure their room is tidy. They will be free to leave after their House Parent has checked and passed their room.

At the end of the summer term (June/July) all Year 13 boarders need to pack up their rooms fully. It is not possible to store luggage in the school over the summer until the start of university courses.

On exeat weekends all boarders must leave school on the Friday at 13.05 to allow them to catch the 14.00 train to London Waterloo if required. Your child can return from 18.00 on Sunday (in exceptional circumstances they may be able to return earlier, but this would have to arranged with the House Parent, so that there is someone here to be responsible for them).

Anyone spending holidays or exeats at places other than their own home needs to ensure that their House Parent has written confirmation from their parent or guardian (including an address and contact details), and , if appropriate, a written invitation from the people they will be staying with.

More information about boarding routines and requirements is available in the Boarding Handbook.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Guardians

UK legislation (The Children’s Act 1989) requires pupils in boarding schools to have official guardians, outside of school staff. Therefore your child must have an adult guardian (over the age of 24) resident in the UK, or be en-rolled with a guardianship agency in the UK.

Your child will need to be able to stay with their guardian (or a host family arranged through a guardianship agency) during our exeat weekends, half-term breaks and, if necessary, the school holidays. The guardian must also be able to take responsibility for your child if they need to come out of school at any other time, due to serious medical problems, disciplinary issues, or if, in an extreme situation, the school was required to close for any period of time.

It is important that the guardian is someone that both you and your child can communicate with easily. This could be a family friend or relative if they are able to take on this responsibility but there are also guardianship agencies who are experienced at providing support and help for overseas students and their families.

Professional guardians arrange host families for pupils and co-ordinate their travel, communicate with the school and attend parents meetings on the parents’ behalf. For practical reasons it is recommended that the guardian is not located anymore than 3 hours drive time from Leweston. It is expected that if you cannot accompany your child on their arrival (for the first time) at Leweston, that your guardian should accompany them in your place. Should this not be possible then the House Parent will phone your child’s guardian during the first weekend of term to ensure that all necessary information has been communicated to them, as the person responsible for your child whilst they are in the UK. The School cannot advise parents on their choice of guardian but below is a list of Guardians that are currently working with us: And a list of ccredited Guardianship companies can be found via the Aegis (the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) website http://www.aegisuk.net/.

Mrs. Susy Flint95 Westbury RoadNew MaldenSURREY KT3 5ALTel: 020 8942 0745E-mail: susyflint@aol.com

Mrs Joan HaydenOakland’sCowbeech, Cowbeech HillHailshamEast Sussex BN27 4JATel: 01323 833773 Mob: 07860 119520Email: jo@southeastsaddlery.co.uk

Louise HandleyCastle Guardians LimitedKeppel HouseDale Road, Forest RowEast Sussex RH18 5BPTel: +44 333 5660023Email: office@castleguardians.co.uk

Lana Foster Bright World Guardianships LtdForge House, 105 High Street,Hurstpierpoint West Sussex, BN6 9PU Telephone: +44(0) 1273 835745/833854 Email: lana@brightworld.co.uk

Mr Mark StricklinCrown Guardians (Bath) Ltd29 St James ParkBath BA1 2SUTel: 01225 423327Mob: 07715 123299Email dawn@crownguardians.co.uk

Mrs Julia Clifford Whitehouse GuardiansFlowerpot HouseWonstonDorset DT10 2EEEmail: blackmorevale@lc.whg.eu.cominfo@whg.eu.com

Kate CoveneyGuardians etcRose CottageWeston in GordanoBristol BS20 8PUTel: +44 1275 843 156 Mob: +44 7770 914 207E: kate@guardians-etc.com

Amanda WrightWhite House GuardianshipsLubborn HouseLubborn LaneBaltonsboroughSomerset BA6 8QPTel: 01458 850183Email: blackmorevale@lc.whg.eu.com

Mr C. MichelmoreQuest Guardians Ltd.Alexander House, 2 Acorn Business ParkLing Road, PooleBH12 4NZTel: 01202 882299 E-mail: office@questguardians.co.uk

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EALThe EAL department is here to make sure our international students reach their potential. Students benefit from EAL lessons in many ways. They may use them to assist progress in their main subjects and extra support is often beneficial to improve essay writing and research skills. Many students study for internationally recognised examinations such as Cambridge Preliminary or First Certificate or the British Council’s IELTS. All of these are available as one year courses. These language skills will boost performance in other subjects.

A specialist EAL tutor is also available one night a week in the boarding houses to assist the House Parent with pastoral care and integration.

EAL PATHWAYSYears 7, 8 and 9Students in these years are assessed on arrival and a decision is made about the best pathway. Some students will use EAL for support with their timetabled lessons while others will study for Cambridge Preliminary or First Certificate examinations.

Year 10Students in Year 10 can select English as their foreign language option and study for a Cambridge First or Advanced in one year. This is an internationally recognised qualification which also builds academic language skills for other timetabled subjects.

Year 11Students in Year 11 receive tailored support for the GCSE English Language examination. This is compulsory for all students studying in the UK and must be passed at Grade 4 or above.

Year 12Students in Year 12 prepare for the IELTS examination required by all English medium universities. Depending on a student’s level they may take this course in six months, one year or 18 months.

Year 13Students may be finishing their IELTS course or may choose to use EAL for support in their A level subjects. In addition support is given with writing university applications.

For further information on EAL Lessons please visit our website.

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Leweston offers a travel package to pupils travelling internationally from Heathrow at the start and end of terms and half terms provided by our approved travel partners, Houslows. We understand how important it is for parents and guardians to have peace of mind when sending children to school in another country and we are delighted to co-ordinate this in partnership with a reputable company who has worked with Leweston over a number of years. The cost of the package equates to £950 per annum which is charged in three equal termly amounts.

Airport transfers should be booked directly through Hounslows using the Leweston website or following the link: http://www.hounslowtravelservices.com/leweston_school_bookings.php

Please see below the travel days for International students. Parents should note that our international students stay an extra night in school so that they can travel the following day and not miss important end of term events such as the Carol Service in Sherborne Abbey, Speech Day, etc.

Term dates for the Autumn Term:Start date: Monday 3 September 2018, students arrive from 12.00 (noon) into school Half Term: Friday 19 October 2018, students leave at 13.05 Half Term returns: Sunday 4 November 2018, students return from 18.00End of Term travel date for all overseas students: Friday 14 December 2018

Term dates for the Spring Term:Start date: Sunday 6 January 2019, students arrive from 12.00 (noon) into school Half Term: Friday 15 February 2019, students leave at 13.05 Half Term returns: Sunday 24 February 2019, students return from 18.00End of Term travel date for all overseas students: Saturday 30 March 2019

Term dates for the Summer Term:Start date: Tuesday 23 April 2019, students arrive from 12.00 (noon) into school Half Term: Friday 24 May 2019, students leave at 13.05 Half Term returns: Sunday 2 June 2019, students return from 18.00 End of Term travel date for all overseas students: Friday 5 July 2019

There are two chauffeur services from London Heathrow to try and to accommodate student’s choice of flight time. Boarders will be met, greeted and escorted through the airport, before travelling together to Leweston:

Pupils wanting to access these transfers should book return flights to correspond with these dates and timings and inform Hounslows at least 3 weeks prior to travelling. Should your flight fall between these times please liaise directly with Hounslows as you may be subject to extra charges.

By agreeing to the international travel package you agree to us giving your child’s and your guardian’s information to Hounslows to enable them to track and monitor bookings.

Please be aware that this travel programme does not include exeat or other times and can only be used when travelling in and out of London Heathrow Airport. Boarders travelling from alternative airports are welcome to contact Houslows but will not be subject to the same arrangements.

START OF TERM PICKUP 1 MEETING FLIGHT TIMINGS Leaving Airport Arrival at Leweston approxSTART OF TERM PICKUP 2 MEETING FLIGHT TIMINGS Leaving airportArriving at Leweston approxEND OF TERMDEPART LEWESTON FLIGHT TIMES

05.00 to 0800103012.00 1300

14.00 to 1630190021.00 21.30

0930 to 10.0015.30 to 18.30

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LOCAL HOTELS/B&B INFORMATIONParents and Guardians visiting Leweston may be interested in the following local accommodation and restaurants:

Hotels and Restaurants:

The Eastbury Hotel (H & R)Long Street Sherborne T: 01935 813131F: 01935 817296E: enquiries@theeastburyhotel.co.uk W: www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk

Picton House (B & B)GreenhillSherborneDorsetDT9 4EWT. +44 (0)1035 509695M. 07857 681260E. melanie@pictonsherborne.comW.www.pictonsherborne.com

The Kings ArmsCharlton HorthorneSherborneDorsetDT9 4NLT. 01963 220281admin@thekingsarm.co.uk

Stoneleigh Barn (B & B)North WoottonSherborneDorsetDT9 5JWT. 01935 389288M. 07779677911www.sherborne-bed-breakfast.co.ukE. stoneleighbarn@btconnect.com

Lanes HotelHigh StreetWest CokerYeovil BA22 9AJT: 01935 862555 E: stay@laneshotel.net

The Grange (H & R)Oborne T: 01935 813463 F: 01935 817464 E: reception@thegrange.co.ukW: www.thegrangeatoborne.co.uk

The Keep Sleep Boutique Hotel8 South StreetYeovilSomersetBA20 1QUstay@thekeephotel.co.ukwww.thekeephotel.co.uk+44 (0)1935 479768

Little Barwick House BarwickNr YeovilT: 01935 423902E: reservations@barwick7.fsnet.co.ukE

Munden House (B & B)AlwestonSherborneT: 01963 23150F: 01963 23153E: stay@mundenhouse.co.uk.W: www.mundenhouse.com

Hound House (B & B)High StreetYetminsterSherborneDorset DT9 6LFT. 01935 872243www.houndhouseb&b.com

The Queen’s Arms (R)Corton DenhamT: 01963 220317

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CONTACTSLEWESTON SENIOR SCHOOL RECEPTION admin@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Tel: 01963 210691

LEWESTON PREP SCHOOL RECEPTION gillettl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Tel: 01963 210790

TO REPORT YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Please call the relevant School Office above as soon as possible on the first day of absence and subsequent days.

BOARDING STAFF CONTACT NUMBERS Mrs L Worrall – Director of Boarding worrallL@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Mobile: 07964 539463 Mrs L Bruller - Martha House/Cecilia Housebrullerl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Mobile: 07772 318643

BOARDING HOUSE PAYPHONES MARTHA HOUSE (YRS 3-8) 01963 211061 CECILIA HOUSE (YRS 9-11) 01963 211056 ELEANOR HOUSE (YRS 12 & 13) 01963 211060

HEAD OF PREP AND EARLY YEARS01963 211008phillipsa@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

ASSISTANT HEAD PASTORAL01963 211002masseye@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

DEPUTY HEAD01963 211026smithg@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

BURSARY 01963 210765

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD01963 211039 headspa@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

COMMERCIAL AND EVENTS MANAGER 01963 211011 events@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

MARKETING 01963 210783 marketing@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

REGISTRAR 01963 211015 admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

HEALTH CENTRE01963 210834healthc@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

SCHOOL SHOPTel no: 01963 211048 schoolshop@leweston.dorset.sch.uk School website: www.leweston.co.uk

BUS ROUTES01963 10765hamnetts@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

EMAIL ADDRESSES: All staff can be emailed directly using the format* surnameinitial@leweston.dorset.sch.uk i.e. John Smith would be smithj@leweston.dorset.sch.uk * except: Health Centre – healthc@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Lieutenant Colonel Gus Scott-Masson – scottmp@lewest-on.dorset.sch.uk Mrs Claire Godman-Dorington – gdclaire@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Mrs Loretta Christey-Clover – christeyl@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

Please email any member of staff at any time if you have a question.

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Sherborne Dorset DT9 6ENTel: 01963 210691 Fax 01963 210786

Email: admin@leweston.dorset.sch.uk www.leweston.co.uk