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“We don’t want to die.” I had the sad privilege of speaking to families in Gaza over the phone this morning. What they’ve endured since October 7 is beyond devastating. And when an 8-year-old tells you that she doesn’t want to die, it’s hard not to feel helpless.

Happy Halloween! Spooky goings on in Old School House, from a glass lantern slide 1895 @LPSchool

Fantastic news from @LPSchool ! Winner of best independent senior school in prestigious ISA Awards.

Meet up with fellow OLs in London this coming Wednesday in Holborn!

We remember. Old Leightonians of @LPSchool who lost their lives in World War I. LP Archives

Remembering Old Leightonians who lost their lives in World War II.@LPSchool

My BBC Radio 4 documentary about Finnish security policy, identity, and joining NATO is on radio now. ‘NATO’s Newest Member’. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Free article: ‘Leighton Park is a vibrant learning community based on Quaker values, where everyone is encouraged to imagine a better world.' Leighton Park wins national award. #Quaker thefriend.org/article/leight…

Good times, good friends ! Great evening catching up with OLs over drinks in London

The concerts continued to roll! This week it’s the turn of our jazz ensembles - always a firm favourite! 7pm - Main Hall. See you there @LPSchool #lpconcerts

“The worst ever.” Those are the stark words of Tom Fletcher Martin Griffiths, about the death and destruction in Gaza. Having worked in the field for decades, he adds “I don’t say that lightly.” Watch our full conversation.

Massive congratulations yet again to Oliver Ash and Maidstone United - the magic of the cup 🏆 !! Old Leightonians

Our 2023 recipient of the Award for Environmental Achievement, @LPSchool, celebrated Big Green Week by highlighting sustainability efforts: planting over 1200 trees and hosting a sustainable fashion show with outfits made from recycled materials!

The 2024 cricket week finishing in style with Old Leightonians playing against the 1st XI. Chasing 244 to win, LP have lost early wickets but Oscar and Tom are looking to go big!

All set for a bumper turn-out tomorrow for the 4s Reunion @LPSchool. The weather forecast didn't get the memo but the show will go on. Can't wait to hear all those stories!

Good to welcome OL Sir Tony Baldry to open the @LPSchool Model United Nations with a speech on What Would The World Be Like Without the UN.

Incredibly we sold out another show this evening!!! The Detective’s Demise is flying high (even when one of our pianos stops working at the beginning of the show) - however, To Be A Prince has one ticket sold for tomorrow morning, so please come along if you’re around!!!

Why We Travel has been picked as one of the best travel books of the year by Tamara Hinson at the The Independent - thank you! independent.co.uk/extras/indybes…