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title: Year 9 Begin the Academic Year with Outdoor Adventure
description: Year 9 students kick off the academic year with an unforgettable outdoor adventure, fostering teamwork and friendships at Leweston school grounds.
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# [Year 9 Begin the Academic Year with Outdoor Adventure](https://news.leweston.co.uk/leweston-news/year-9-begin-the-academic-year-with-outdoor-adventure)

 Written by [Leweston School, Sherborne, Dorset |](https://news.leweston.co.uk/leweston-news/author/leweston-school-sherborne-dorset) | Sep 8, 2025 10:11:46 AM

The year group spent time getting to know their classmates through a variety of team-building games, before sharing pizzas and toasting s’mores around the campfire. The highlight of the day came as 48 pupils camped overnight under the stars within the beautiful Leweston school grounds.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for students to strengthen friendships, build confidence, and create lasting memories. What a brilliant way to begin the year ahead!

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