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  • 06/03/25

    "Have your say" Modern Foreign Languages competition success for WHSB

    On Tuesday 4 March, twenty-four keen linguists from WHSB, across Years 7, 8, 9 and 10, took part in the preliminary round of the Association for Language Learning’s "Have Your Say" Competition, which took place at Westcliff High School for Girls. Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 learn a...
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  • 05/03/25

    61 Gold Certificates for Intermediate Mathematical Challenge WHSB pupils

    The Intermediate Mathematical Challenge this year was taken by 197 WHSB pupils from across Years 9, 10 and 11. This is a challenging paper designed to test pupils’ problem-solving skills beyond the curriculum. Gold Certificates represent the top 1/6 of pupils who take part and we are deligh...
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  • 23/02/25

    Exciting half term breaks away - welcoming pupils back to School on Tuesday 25 February 2025.

    Many of our pupils have been arriving back from their exciting trips overseas during the half term break, to Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. We have enjoyed sharing the photographs of their adventures, and are delighted to share some further pictures of the students who visited Geneva. We...
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  • 22/02/25

    WHSB pupils hit the slopes of Bardonecchia, Italy

    Last weekend, eighty pupils departed from WHSB for the slopes of Bardonecchia, Italy. Although many of them had never skied before, the pupils have made fantastic progress during the half term break, with many beginners quickly leaving the nursery slopes to join the intermediate groups higher up the...
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  • 21/02/25

    Upper Sixth Physics students trip to Geneva

    Ten Upper Sixth Physics students are enjoying a trip to Geneva this week. During their visit they have been touring the History of Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, the International Red Cross Museum, and the UN Headquarters in Geneva. The students have also attended an exciting private pa...
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  • 20/02/25

    Pupils and staff enjoyed a wonderful time in Andalusia

    Pupils and staff have been enjoying a wonderful time in Andalusia during the half term break. Sunday was a nice relaxing day after Saturday's travel by coach and plane to Almería. The pupils and staff headed to the desert to spend the day at Mini Hollywood, a theme park and zoo in a un...
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  • 07/02/25

    Flags fly at half-mast to honour and show our respect for Richard Martin and Howard Briggs

    Today, our flags fly at half-mast to honour and show our respect for Richard Martin and Howard Briggs. Both Richard and Howard sadly passed away recently, and their families and friends gather today at their respective services to commemorate their remarkable lives. Richard joined us in September...
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  • 01/02/25

    Success for WHSB in UKMT Mathetatics Olympiad for Girls

    The UKMT (UK Maths Trust) is the leading British charity that advances the education of young people in Mathematics. Each year, over 700,000 young people take part in UKMT Challenges, Kangaroos and Olympiads. The UKMT Mathematical Olympiad for Girls is a nationwide competition, aimed at the UK...
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  • 27/01/25

    A Level Chemistry students given two presentations by returning Old Westcliffian Dr Alex Baker

    Last week, we welcomed back to the School Old Westcliffian Dr Alex Baker, award-winning research chemist and inventor at the University of Warwick. He is not only a scientist with a growing international reputation, but also an experienced public speaker on the national stage, who has a passion for...
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  • 21/01/25

    SPRING CHAMBER CONCERT: THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2025

    Join us for our Spring Chamber Concert this week to enjoy the School’s most talented solo and ensemble musicians. The concert will showcase pupils from the youngest in the Lower School to those in their final year of school. Performances will include music from a range of different styles, inc...
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  • 18/01/25

    RAF cadets travelled to 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron at RAF Kenley

    As part of our programme of opportunities for our RAF cadets, four cadets travelled to 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron at RAF Kenley near Caterham in Surrey last term. All the cadets experienced two cable launches and were able to take control of the aircraft, despite the weather being a bit too calm...
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  • 16/01/25

    Sixth Form Students attend one-day conference at the British Film Institute (BFI) on London's South Bank

    Last term, our Sixth Form Students studying French A Level attended a one-day conference at the British Film Institute (BFI) on London's South Bank, analysing the style and themes of the French New Wave. Students spent time studying how it influenced subsequent French films made in the 1990s and...
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