An international boarder’s view of Westonbirt
An international boarder’s view of Westonbirt With 29 different nationalities on campus, Westonbirt School continues to welcome students from overseas to our boarding community. It is always fascinating to get an insight into the boarding experience here from the boarders themselves. Year 13 student Paula from Santander, Spain shares her view of Westonbirt from an […]
Westonbirt embraces Safer Internet Day
Westonbirt embraces Safer Internet Day Research commissioned by the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) for Safer Internet Day reveals more than half (57%) of young people believe they can help educate parents or carers on internet harms. On Tuesday 7th February, Westonbirt School and Prep joined many schools and youth organisations across approximately 180 countries worldwide […]
Mental wellbeing for children: The most important lesson of all?
Mental wellbeing for children: The most important lesson of all? Recent years have seen a significant rise in the awareness of mental health. This includes an increase in knowledge of issues that people face, in the help available to them and in the destigmatising of talking about this area of our lives. It also includes […]
Magical Literacy Day challenges Year 6 writers to unleash their imaginations!
Magical Literacy Day challenges Year 6 writers to unleash their imaginations! The appeal of magic and sorcery in schools has long-been evident with children and young people, well before a certain Boy Who Lived came to our attention via book and screen. Friday 27th January saw Westonbirt School host local primary schools and our own […]
Why students should participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
Why students should participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award? As the Spring Term begins and our Year 9 students get ready to embark on their Bronze DofE training, Westonbirt teacher Cat Crowley shares her experience of the programme as both a student and a member of staff, and reflects on the lifelong skills students […]