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Leweston Blog

Thoughts from the staff, pupils and alumni of Leweston School.

The Transformative Power of Subject Specialists in Prep School Education

As primary teachers, we are trained to teach all subjects at a suitable level, but this cannot...

How parents can support transition to Senior School

What you can do to help?
  • Accept that it is normal and acceptable to feel anxious as a parent or...

How to make the most of an Open Day or Visit

Types of open days

Most schools will have several different options to visit. 

What Careers will Geography help me get into?

Work for the Government or Civil Service

For example, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development...

What Careers will Maths help me get into?

When will I ever use this in life’?  –A phrase commonly heard by a Maths teacher!

What Careers will Music help me get into?

The music business needs a lot of different skills and a diverse range of people. Many pupils might...

My University Application

In 2020, I applied to four medical schools and despite interviewing at one of them, in the end I...

How to get on the Career Ladder

When I started my career, there weren’t many women in the City; I would often be the only women in...

How to be a Good Team Player

Communicate clearly - express yourself using 'I' statements so that you are easily understood e.g....

The Top 10 Skills Needed by Employers

Soft skills are your own personal attributes and qualities that allow you to work well with others...