As we bounce through this half term on our way to the Easter break – let's go through some traditions and fun facts you may not know about Easter: In the UK, there are many traditions to do with Easter. Some include: Hot cross buns – are marked with a cross because they symbolise the end of lent. Easter eggs – mark the resurrection of Jesus and the begging of new life. The Easter bunny – the easter bunny originated from a German legend of the hare bringing eggs to only ‘w

Potatoes are a form of nightshade plant that originate from the Andes mountains of South America. If you struggle to believe that potatoes are a nightshade, due to them being edible you may relate to the old Europeans, since after the poisonous and toxic part of the potatoes was bred to a manageable amount, they refused to eat them; though this is mainly due to the fact that they weren’t mentioned in the Bible.   Interesting facts: In the 18th century, people used to hold po

Anastasia was a kitty of power, With a sister whose name was just Bob, They had lots of adventures together, Like jumping on their owner’s hob. One day they saw a bumble bee, All buzzy and fuzzy and fat. Anastasia said, “I want to eat it,” Bob said, “It’d taste a bit flat.” But Anastasia was having none of it, And with dignity and lots of grace, She pounced towards the sleepy bee, And landed on top of its face. Now the bee was not very happy, And said with a grumbly shout,

As the Year 8s are going to the Warner Bros Studio Tour on 2nd March 2026, I thought I’d have a look into the popularity of Harry Potter and why everyone is so excited to go to the ‘Harry Potter World’. I decided to take a look at some popular characters and the way they are portrayed in the books and movies to steal the hearts of the readers and watchers: Draco Malfoy Known as one of the most ‘attractive’ characters in Harry Potter, Draco is a snobby Slytherin who poorly tre

Have you ever wondered what the rarest birthdays are? No? Well, here’s the top 10 anyway: 10) November 25th 9) November 23rd 8) November 27th 7) December 26th 6) January 2nd 5) July 4th 4) December 24th 3) January 1st 2) December 25th 1) February 29th November 25th, November 23rd, November 27th, December 26th, December 24, December 25th, January 2nd, July 4th and January 1st are rare because they fall near to thanksgiving, Christmas, Independence Day and New Year. This is be

Shrove Tuesday is now called pancake day by many children across the globe, but what is its actual origin? The name itself comes from the Anglo-Saxon practice of confessing and receiving absolution before Lent. This was known as shriving. The pancake aspect came from the fact that eggs, milk, and sugar were historically banned during lent, so Shrove Tuesday was the last day to eat them before Lent. Some traditions include pancake races and mob football games in various parts

This is a sad story about a horse who was worth a staggering £2 million. The story of Shergar the horse is still a mystery… as his body was never found! When Shergar was stolen he was only 5 years old. However, he had also won 6 competitions including: the 1981 Epsom Derby (by a record 10 lengths), the Irish Sweeps Derby, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the Guardian Classic Trial, and the Chester Vase. Shergar was born in 1978 in Ireland and was owned by Aga Kh

Half term breaks offer a valuable chance for students to recharge and explore interests beyond the classroom. Without engaging activities, students can quickly become bored or restless, missing out on opportunities to grow in new ways. This post shares a variety of half term activities designed to keep students active, curious, and inspired throughout their break. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these ideas will help you plan meaningful experiences that bala

Congratulations everyone, staff and students, for surviving the first term off school. You have all done so well, I hope the new year 7s and 12s have settled into their new school environment and have already made new memories at Leventhorpe. As we move into the new year I’d like to reflect on 2025:Firstly thank you to everyone who contributed to LevTimes, we’ve had some excellent pieces of writing submitted and I’m very glad to see some new faces on our profiles list- keep u

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have gathered that it’s Charity Week here at Leventhorpe. Five school days of initiatives and entertainment in the name of fundraising – from sponsored walks to talent shows, murder mystery, bake sales and the opportunity to show off your threads on Friday for civvies day. We interviewed Head Girl, Ella Pierce and Yohann Alcaraz, Head of the Environment Committee, to hear their views and get some inside information from 6th Forme

On Friday, 10th October, our dedicated Mental Health Prefect team hosted a successful bake sale outside the sixth-form common room to raise funds for mental health causes. Students from across the school generously baked and donated a delicious variety of cakes, helping to make the event a resounding success. Throughout the morning, the team raised an impressive £300, which will be donated to two outstanding charities: Young Minds and Barnardo’s. Young Minds is a leading UK c

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