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July 2023

  • 21/07/23

    WHSB Cricket Borough League Cup Success

    We are delighted to end the School term with some more fantastic news! Our Year 8 Cricket Team has won the Borough League Cup this week, and has done so with an unbeaten run. This follows their success last year when, in Year 7, they also won the Borough League Cup. The WHSB Year 7 Cricket Team h...
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  • 20/07/23

    World Space Modelling Championships

    We congratulate Edward (Year 9) for his success as a member of Team GB in the World Space Modelling Championships in Texas, USA earlier this month. We are delighted to share that the Team GB Juniors, came away as World Champions in S2P - Precision Payload – the Blue Ribbon event of the cham...
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  • 19/07/23

    Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators

    We are delighted to share with you the UK-wide success of three of our pupils this year in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators. Over 15,000 entries were submitted across the country and the competition is establishing itself as a very prestigious translation competition. Rafael (Year 11...
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  • 14/07/23

    BIG BAND AND BBQ THIS EVENING

    BIG BAND AND BBQ THIS EVENING We are looking forward to seeing pupils, parents, staff, Old Westcliffians and friends of the School for our End of Term Band and BBQ this evening. We have been closely watching the weather forecast and, in view of the reports of rain, we are moving the event into...
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  • 14/07/23

    Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award Peak District Visit

    Students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award ventured to the Peak District in June for what was their hardest challenge yet. Following their Practice Expedition in the South Downs, which is ideal terrain to bridge from flat Danbury to hilly Derbyshire, they travelled to the White...
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  • 12/07/23

    Art and Technology Departments’ Summer Exhibition

    We look forward to welcoming pupils, parents and staff to the Art and Technology Departments’ Summer Exhibition tomorrow (12 July) from 4.00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to view a range of work demonstrating the skill and creativity of our talented pupils from Years 7 through to the Uppe...
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  • 10/07/23

    Congratulations to WHSB’s Inter Boys Athletics Team

    Congratulations to WHSB’s Inter Boys Athletics Team who were placed second in England at the English Schools’ Athletics Association’s national final in Chelmsford yesterday. The team performed exceptionally well, with many of our athletes exceeding their personal best records. T...
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  • 10/07/23

    National Warhammer Age of Sigmar School Tournament

    On 16 June, nine pupils represented WHSB at the National Warhammer Age of Sigmar School Tournament at Warhammer World, Nottingham. The pupils had a fantastic day and some experiences they will never forget, from playing close tactical games against other schools to enjoying the impressive Warhammer...
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  • 10/07/23

    Annual CCF Passing Off Parade

    Our annual CCF Passing Off Parade took place last Thursday, with many parents and friends attending to watch the parade and celebrate the awards and promotions given to some of the cadets for their service and achievements this academic year. This was a wonderful event and we are so proud of all...
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  • 07/07/23

    Summer Big Band & BBQ - Tickets Available Friday 14 July

    SUMMER BIG BAND & BBQ – Friday 14 July 2023, 7.00pm Our popular end of term Summer Big Band event features pop, rock, jazz and funk music from across the decades, performed in the open air by our talented musicians from across the School. Join us for this wonderful summer celebration of...
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