Wednesday, November 7, 2012

St. Leonard's Mayfield School



St. Leonard’s Mayfield School is a Roman Catholic school for girls aged 7-13 in Mayfield, Great Britain. Mayfield is located less than 40 miles from the center of London. The school was founded 1872 by Cornelia Connelly and the Society and the Holy child Jesus. Cornelia Connelly created an educational system based on trust and reverence. The school is committed to the tradition of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. 

What is the society of the Society and the Holy child Jesus (SHCJ)?
SHCJ was founded over 160 years ago and is an international society of Catholic women religious committed to Christ based on vision life, spirituality and vision continue
 
Facts about the school:
  • The school’s mission is 'to help others to believe that God lives and acts in them and in our world, ant to rejoice in the divine presence' 
  • 425 pupils are currently enrolled
  • St. Leonard’s Mayfield School is organized into Lower School, Middle School and Sixth Form (Years 11 and 18)
  • The majority of pupils come from homes near Mayfield
  • The school has an international community: Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Russia, China, Hong Kong and Nigeria
  • St. Leonard offers a wide variety of activities beyond the classroom e.g. ballet, dancing, hockey, music

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