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  • 21/01/26

    Lower Sixth Biology students visit to the Science Live!

    t the end of last term, Lower Sixth Biology students enjoyed an exciting and thought-provoking visit to the Science Live! biology focused educational conference at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in Central London. With talks from prominent scientists giving lectures on their specialist fields, the day...
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  • 12/01/26

    Final of the Giles Wilson Mooting Competition

    Before the Christmas holiday break, the School took part in the Final of the Giles Wilson Mooting Competition at the Court House in Southend. WHSB was represented by Tessa and Daniel (both Upper Sixth) who had argued a bail hearing case in the first round, and a theft and criminal damage case in the...
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  • 08/01/26

    Congratulations to Donall (Year 11) who won first prize at the international piano competition

    Congratulations to Donall (Year 11) who, last term, took part in an international piano competition sponsored by Steinway & Sons, in Bavaria Germany - Der Internationale Wettbewerb "CLAVIS" 2025, Klavier Solo und Kammermusik. Donall is a gifted musician and we are very proud to shar...
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  • 06/01/26

    WHSB Annual Geology Conference

    We are most grateful to those experienced speakers who recently supported our annual Geology Conference, attended by Geology students in Years 10, 11, and the Sixth Form. The speakers, including a lecturer from Leicester University, and a Mining Geologist working in Industry, addressed a wide range...
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  • 05/01/26

    Welcoming pupils back, Happy New Year for 2026

    We wish all our pupils, parents, and staff a very Happy New Year, and look forward to welcoming all pupils back to School tomorrow morning, Monday 5 January 2026. We hope you have enjoyed a well-earned rest during the Christmas holiday break, and wish you well for the exciting new School term ahead...
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  • 05/01/26

    The Westcliff Diary - Issue 104 – SPRING 2026

    A copy of our Spring edition of The Westcliff Diary, can be accessed using the link below. This latest edition provides details of our exciting programme of events, activities and arrangements for this term. Click here to view a copy of the Spring 2026 edition of The Westcliff Diary...
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  • 19/12/25

    Happy Christmas holiday break and a peaceful New Year

    We wish all our pupils, parents, staff, and friends a very Happy Christmas holiday break and a peaceful New Year. In the final weeks of this term, we have been fortunate to enjoy some wonderful festive celebrations at the School, and would like to thank our talented, creative, and dedicated pupil...
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  • 17/12/25

    Mathematics Department attain exceptional achievements across a number of national competitions run by the UK Maths Trust (UKMT)

    This term we celebrate our students' success and congratulate our Mathematics Department for their exceptional achievements across a number of national competitions run by the UK Maths Trust (UKMT). In September, the Maths Competition for Girls (MCG) saw our highest achievers, Upper Sixth studen...
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  • 16/12/25

    James (Year 9) wins six gold medals at the Southend Music Festival

    Congratulations to James (Year 9) for his outstanding achievement in winning six gold medals at the Southend Music Festival. James won three for singing, two for the trumpet, and one for the piano. We are proud that he was asked to perform at the Prize Winners Concert and was awarded the trophy f...
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  • 12/12/25

    Upper Sixth from WHSB attended the School's annual WHSB Legal London Day

    This term, aspiring lawyers in the Upper Sixth at WHSB attended the School's annual WHSB Legal London Day. This trip, courtesy of members of the School's Old Westcliffian Association, offers an exclusive glimpse into the legal world of "Magic Circle" law firms, Barristers' Cham...
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  • 10/12/25

    Beginning of the festive season for our School Community

    Now a well-established tradition each year at WHSB, the presentation of the glorious Norwegian Fir Christmas tree by the Old Westcliffian Association marks the beginning of the festive season for our School Community. On Friday 5 December, we welcomed Mr Terry Birdseye, OWA President, back to the Sc...
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  • 05/12/25

    Noah Murphy-Brown (Lower Sixth) is the new Southend Youth Mayor

    We were delighted to hear that Noah Murphy-Brown (Lower Sixth) is the new Southend Youth Mayor, and he will hold this important role until September 2026. Noah explains, “In order to join Youth Council, you must be referred by someone who is part of it already, or the person who runs it. To ru...
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