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Welcome from the Headmaster
Welcome to our fantastic school. It is a great privilege to be headmaster of such a vibrant and engaging community. As with the rest of the country, and world, we have undergone some necessary changes to adapt to the new environment we now all live in. It is typical of Leweston, however, that the pupils and staff have done so with not only great success but also with a degree of sense and fortitude that marks out both the character of the individual and that of the school.
At Leweston we offer an environment where children feel comfortable to grow, but are nonetheless challenged to act and think independently. We encourage them to try everything on offer so we can nurture their talents to achieve great things. We celebrate success with them but also teach them that it is part of life to make mistakes; without new experiences they will not discover who they are and what they can achieve. We will allow them to experience failure, but we will never let them fail and, like you, we will never fail them. It is this process of discovery that allows us to bring out the very best in every pupil and help them to achieve more than they thought possible.
Confident
We want pupils to believe in their knowledge, understanding and contributions.
They speak out with confidence but listen to the arguments of others. They are positive approaching new challenges and situations, even when they might test them. They contribute pro-actively to group work and are prepared to lead.
Inquisitive
We want pupils to be keen to learn and take responsibility for their own progression.
They are actively seeking out knowledge beyond their immediate experience. They make links between new ideas and skills across the whole curriculum and understand that the teachers are there to help them learn but not to give them the answers.
Adventurous
We want pupils to seek out, experiment with and enjoy new ideas, concepts and skills.
They take risks and are not afraid to make mistakes. They accept every opportunity given to them, knowing there are no easy answers. They understand the importance of collaboration and adaptability and are prepared to work in different ways with different people.
Resilient
We help pupils to remain focused and optimistic even when they face set-backs.
They treat set-backs as challenges that they can learn from and see all experience as valuable. They are flexible and treat constructive feedback as useful advice. They help others to move forward when they are struggling or feeling discouraged by offering support and advice.
Creative
We want pupils to work creatively to solve their problems and ask ‘What can I do differently?’
They regularly review their learning to make continuous improvements. They contribute ideas to their own development. They show originality in their work whatever the subject and develop a personal style both inside and outside the classroom, there is no ‘one’ type’ at Leweston.
