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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We caught up with Ms O’Connor, the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) lead at the school to get her thoughts on cultural awareness.

English literature students, from Leventhorpe’s sixth form, attended a wonderful day of fun-filled, Shakespearean activities at Shakespeare’