An Association Day reunion takes place at Westonbirt every year and, on occasions, in London and other regional locations. It is an opportunity to also hold the AGM for all members and the GCM for Section Reps, we also often arrange a lacrosse match or golf tournament for alumni to play against current students and staff!

Members who would like to arrange their own reunions are also welcome to book an event or tour of Westonbirt and the school will accommodate all requests as far as possible within the constraints of school life.

Please contact Amanda Walton to arrange a reunion event or for further information on scheduled Association events.

The Westonbirt Association manages a special bursary fund set up in the late 1940s in memory of the five former Westonbirt pupils who lost their lives during the Second World War while they were members of the forces, civil defence or nursing services. Each year the fund gives a bursary to help fund the Sixth Form fees of one or more pupils in need.

To be considered for the Westonbirt Association Memorial Bursary, pupils must be nominated by the school in the spring of their Year 11. Candidates complete an application form and are interviewed by a panel from the Association. Once awarded, payment is usually made for both years of the recipient’s Sixth Form. Since the foundation of the Memorial Bursary, the Association have helped more than eighty pupils in this way. Donations are always welcome to increase the value of the award and can be made by contacting Amanda Walton

This annual Association Award is an exciting new initiative that is open to all Westonbirt Association members up to the age of 26, including current 6th formers who may apply for a project to be undertaken after they have completed their education at Westonbirt e.g. a gap year. It is awarded to fund or part fund an endeavour or endeavours of social value, for the greater good of others, and to help develop the recipient’s skills for life. A maximum of £4000 may be awarded in one year.

You can find the rules and terms for the award here. The deadline for applications is set for the end of Spring Half Term, after which interviews will be arranged. Applicants will be asked for detailed plans and a financial plan prior to
interview. You can access an application form here.

Westonbirt are delighted to announce The June Jacobs Awards and The June Jacobs Grant. Westonbirt alumna, June Jacobs was a fearless campaigner who did great work for the causes she adopted, including the rights of women and oppressed minorities around the world, and the cause of peace in the Middle East. June, who was also a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sadly passed away in 2018 at the age of 88. Her family have generously endowed The June Jacobs Social Justice Awards and Grant to Westonbirt School in her memory. Read more about the awards and her amazing legacy here.