Old Leightonians

Congratulations to the LP 1st XI on their victory in a high-scoring match against the OLs on Friday 19th June - look out for Tom Gillmor's match report in the next edition of the Old Leightonian!

It was a pleasure to welcome back OLs and former staff to our '6s' Reunion on Saturday - even the rain couldn't dampen our spirits on such a wonderful occasion!

This is not the dress code for the 6s Reunion on 6 June - just a reminder to those wishing to attend that there are only three days left to book a place.
The photo was taken at the 1907 Reunion and it's so good to think that we have just as many women as men at our reunions these days!

Calling all '6's! (OLs with a 'Class of' ending in 6). Here are 6 reasons that you should book a place at the OL '6's Reunion on Saturday 6th June:

1) A chance to catch up with friends from your era
2) Reminisce with a tour of the beautiful School grounds
3) Recapture the unique LP atmosphere
4) Take a trip down memory lane with photos from the Archives
5) Meet current students and staff, and discover LP 2026
6) And last but far from least - enjoy a splendid lunch in our Oakview restaurant!

Former staff and governors are also invited, making it an even more special occasion to reconnect with the people who have shaped our School community over the years.

Booking essential by 20th May. Please email [email protected] to book your places - partners and children welcome.

We were delighted to welcome back OL Kemi Spence (class of 2025), as part of her apprenticeship with the BBC, to interview Head of Football, Callum Beasley, and students about girls' football at LP.

We've no doubt that Kemi has a bright future ahead of her in the world of journalism!

Congratulations to OL author Laura Baggaley (class of 1995) , who's been awarded the gold medal for 'Best Book for Teenagers' in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards for her novel 'Dirt', published by Habitat Press!

'Dirt' is a dystopian eco-romance for young adults:

"Food is scarce in Newbeck. Rations are meagre. Everyone grows what they can on government-allotted Squares of land, using seeds and soil bought from mysterious mega-business, the Green Cultivation Corporation.

"One hot day, a strange girl rides into town wearing a sunhat as big as a bicycle wheel. She arrives alone, on a desert track from nowhere, full of questions no-one’s ever asked before.

"Local boy Sam is fascinated by her. Why won’t she talk about her family and where she lives? Why is she so curious about his way of life? And why can’t he get her out of his head.

More information on 'Dirt', and Laura's other books, can be found at Laura's website: www.laurabaggaley.co.uk