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

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

Sid walks us through the exceedingly rare strawberry moon that happened very recently. They are not uncommon; another Strawberry Moon will happen in 2026, but this one is different...

Ben Barrett reviews BSA's recent production of RENT, giving special attention to the fabulous work of Leventhorpe students!

In this highly anticipated follow up to his first article, Samson walks us through the advanced tactics needed to ensure victory in Catan.

Game night is drawing to a close, and Catan is the decider - Samson talks us through exactly how to stay calm, settle, and defeat your foes.

Kdee Perryman-Salinger discusses former One Direction member Liam Payne and the impact his death has had on the young generation.

AI is very ethically divisive topic, but could it be causing its own downfall? William Knight investigates.

This year’s LevFest went off with a bang! After a slippery false start, the school came out in full force to celebrate sporting and musical talent – as well as, this year, climate preservation! All houses gave their all in all aspects of the day, with Moore eventually coming out on top. The annual banner and flag competitions were won this year by 12C and 8R respectively, judged again this year by the art department. Students were also challenged in the morning to design wate

On Tuesday 23rd April, at around 5:30 am, a ‘ram raid’ targeted the Knight Street Nationwide. The thieves initially stole a telehandler and a Garson’s pickup truck from the George IV pub and then used them to tear out the cashpoint. Video evidence was recorded by a neighbouring resident who was woken when their building’s fire alarm was triggered, during the theft. We spoke to students about their thoughts concerning the event.   “They took no care for the people’s lives they

The jump from finishing GCSE’s to starting A-Levels and BTECs can be very stressful. It’s a time in a teenager’s life when a lot of change will happen, which requires a change in routine. Everyone’s routine in life will change when starting something new - this is not a bad thing, but rather good. It can implement new skills and ideas that teenagers will continue to utilise in their Post-16 education. There are many ways to help the process of effectively integrating yourself

Black History Month takes place during October and aims to share, celebrate, and build an understanding of the impact of black heritage and culture. The event originated in America in the 1920s, and was first celebrated in the UK in 1987. The first Black History Month in the UK was organised by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, who came from Ghana as a refugee in 1984. It was celebrated on the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Caribbean. The theme of this year’s Black Hi

Psychology is the study of both human and non-human behaviour and the mind. It is the ideal subject for those who are curious about how the mind functions and the reasons behind how we are. You can learn about notable psychologists and experiments to discover and understand why humans or animals behave in a particular way. In psychology, you study a wide range of experiments conducted by prominent psychologists including Ivan Pavlov, Wilhelm Wundt, Abraham Maslow, and many ot

As many people are aware, the globe shares at least one problem, climate change. Climate change is where elevated pollution levels are warming up the world. It's called the greenhouse effect, and one of the main causes of this is cars. Hertfordshire council has listed Sawbridgeworth as one of the most air polluted towns in the county. The main factor is that the road runs through the heart of the town. In Leventhorpe, specifically, the air quality is poor, particularly in the

Winners of LevFest's 'Battle of the Bands', Blue Fire, brings you Everlong by the Foo Fighters - Enjoy!

Members of the school choir wish you a happy Summer Holiday!

As the rules are not very well known, I spoke to Finlay and Ella (Year 9) about their experiences and what they like about the competition.

Plenty Under the Counter is a slow-burning murder mystery novel written during the second world war.

Our very own BBC Young Reporter, Scarlet Davies, has made headlines recently appearing on the BBC.