Westonbirt School Makes History with Record-Breaking Lacrosse Achievement
Westonbirt School Makes History with Record-Breaking Lacrosse Achievement 15 March 2025 For nearly a century, Westonbirt School has nurtured a proud tradition of lacrosse, and over the past two decades, its lacrosse programme has steadily gained recognition and achieved significant success. Each year, more than 45 schools and 182 teams participate in the four-day National […]
A Unique Insight: Westonbirt Students at the Houses of Parliament
A Unique Insight: Westonbirt Students at the Houses of Parliament 13 March 2025 Westonbirt’s Tea & Politics group was privileged to visit the House of Lords, courtesy of an invitation from Baroness Garden of Frognal. A former Westonbirt pupil, Baroness Garden currently serves as Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords, specialising in Education, Employment, […]
From Past to Present: Reviving Westonbirt’s Arboreal Glory with a special family connection
From Past to Present: Reviving Westonbirt’s Arboreal Glory with a special family connection For years, the landscape of Westonbirt School has been synonymous with some of the most significant and distinguished trees in the area. With a magnificent array of specimen trees, Robert Holford, followed by his son George, planted one of the most inspired […]
Theo’s Inspiring ‘Theo-athon’ Raises Vital Funds for Cavernoma Alliance UK
Theo’s Inspiring ‘Theo-athon’ Raises Vital Funds for Cavernoma Alliance UK 22nd January 2025 A remarkable fundraising event, the “Theo-athon,” has captured the hearts of many, as 11-year-old Theo and his family embark on a challenging journey to raise awareness and funds for Cavernoma Alliance UK. This courageous effort follows Theo’s harrowing experience with a rare […]
Year 12 Student Wins Biology Category in Prestigious Essay Competition
Year 12 Student Wins Biology Category in Prestigious Essay Competition Charlotte, a Year 12 student, has won the Biology genre of the Minds Underground Essay Competition, an international contest that saw over 3,700 entries from students worldwide, including participants from Thailand, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, the USA, Italy, and countless other countries. The […]
Boarding insights into the world of Westonbirt
Westonbirt Sixth Former and Boarder Adelina joined the Marketing department for a week to undertake some work experience. She shared her thoughts on the school for this article. Adeline writes: “I am a German Year 12 student and joined Westonbirt for the last term because my parents were looking to send me abroad for a […]
Westonbirt lacrosse players are set to represent their countries in Hong Kong this summer
Westonbirt lacrosse players are set to represent their countries in Hong Kong this summer Two of our Westonbirt athletes are poised to showcase their skills on the global stage as they prepare to represent their respective countries at the World Lacrosse 2024 Women’s U20 Championship. This takes place in Hong Kong between August 15th-24th; […]
Former England cricketer, Marcus Trescothick inspires sports scholars
Any school or college knows how valuable it is when external speakers visit to inspire and educate young people about any aspect of adult life, whether that be careers, finance, or coping strategies. Preparing our students for life beyond school, including developing the resilience to deal with the ups and downs, is one of the […]
The potential impact of AI on education
The Potential Impact of AI on Education (The above image was created using AI technology. It is meant to represent AI in the classroom.) Since the advent of tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney and Gemini, the progress of AI has become very apparent in the public consciousness. AI has the potential to be hugely disruptive […]
Inter Schools Cross Country Event
Westonbirt Prep School hosts Inter Schools Cross Country Event On Wednesday 7th February, Westonbirt Prep School continued the focus on cross country by hosting its annual U8-U11 Inter Schools Cross Country event. It was a lovely day full of enthusiasm and sportsmanship as pupils from 14 different state and private schools from the local area […]
Westonbirt Sixth Form students gain valuable insight into a career at ITV
Westonbirt Sixth Form students gain valuable insight into a career at ITV 1st December 2023 Two Westonbirt School Sixth Form students secured a fantastic opportunity when they were selected for an exclusive online internship with ITV West Country. Chosen from a pool of accomplished peers throughout the country, these students represented the school with great […]
Westonbirt English teacher and author recognised for her novel by The Times
Westonbirt English teacher and author recognised for her novel by The Times 30th November 2023 Welcome to our exclusive Q&A session with an esteemed Westonbirt English teacher, delving into the process of writing and the art of inspiring her students. In this discussion, we talk about life, her novel, and the balance of being a […]