Forty of Yr 9 and 10 pupils from Leehurst Swan enjoyed a fabulous weeks skiing at the Italian resort of Courmayeur.
The snow was in abundance and was ideal for skiing as well as snowballing! So inspite of missing the snow back home they had plenty of their own to have fun with in between ski lessons.
All pupils were exceptionally well behaved and staff and pupils had a great time.
The success of the former Year 11 pupils in GCSE examinations has been acknowledged in the latest School League tables, published in the Times Newspaper. The 100% achievement in Science, Mathematics and English giving all pupils at least 5 A* – C grades in their GCSE’s last summer, places Leehurst Swan at the top of the league tables for Wiltshire. I am delighted with the success of those pupils, they achieved exceptional standards in core academic subjects. However, we offer a broad and balanced education and I am equally pleased with the achievements in Music, Art, Sport and Drama. For example, the school was recently awarded The Best Independent School in England for GCSE Photography for girls. The academic success of the pupils in GCSE examinations is another facet of the outstanding achievements of Leehurst Swan pupils. To see more you may wish to go online http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/a_level_gcse_results/dcsf/ and see for yourself how the tables work.
Parents, staff and pupils will be delighted to learn that the recent planning proposal for a new school hall at Leehurst Swan, has been granted approval by the planning department. The plans will be on display in the reception area for those who wish to see what the proposed building will look like. This is an exciting development that will enhance the education and provision for the pupils, parents and staff alike.
