The School’s Patron of reading, Julian Sedgwick, captivated students on Monday 16th September as he delved into the real stories behind his books and had the audience on the edge of their seats as he performed sword juggling as well as a provoking apple slicing trick.

On Monday 9th September we were delighted to welcome Sally Gardner, award-winning author of ‘Maggot Moon’, chosen for the School’s Big Read for KS3.

We were delighted to host the Royal Institute Computer Science masterclasses for Berkshire consisting of three future-thinking workshops designed to challenge even the most competent Year 9 Computer Science students. … Read More +

A warm welcome greeted three of our Lower Sixth International Baccalaureate English students, Millie, Klara and Megan, and English teacher, Leana Mikula, at St Mary’s, Henley, on Monday 3rd June. The … Read More +

Students were really challenged by a dance masterclass with Bethan Ireland on Saturday 9th March which introduced them to release technique in contemporary dance. “Dancing is poetry of the foot.” … Read More +

At the Writing for Teenagers Conference on Friday 8th March, students from nine visiting schools joined Leighton Park’s Year 9s for a day of interesting presentations and workshops with five … Read More +