Merry Christmas

Congratulations to Mr Browns' Boys who were successful in the Yr 8 Inter - tutor group soccer challenge.  Captain Nino proudly holding the Court Challenge Cup.  Awarded by Mrs L Court in 1895.

 I am delighted to announce that the Festive Disco raised £175 for charity.  A fun time was had by all.  Monies will be sent to Julian House.  A local charity that supports the marginalised and vulnerable members of society.

Mr H and all the Westwood Elves wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year.

Westwood Christmas Disco

Westwood hosted its annual Christmas Disco last night, the theme was Space!!

Thanks to all the prefects for organising such a great evening and for the staff for helping out as well.

Mrs H spent hours in the kitchen rustling up some festive treats.  Sausage rolls, chicken nuggets etc.  Mr Duke seems eager to taste!!

 The staff seem ready for the end of term!!

 A celebrity visit from Princess Leia.

 The party is never complete without a Darth!!

 Alien beings from another planet; where everyone looks the same.

Mr H models a new fetching look.  Karan's jacket!!

Festive Greetings from Westwood

Westwood boarders headed to the Prep School Christmas Fayre yesterday afternoon which was enjoyed by all and meant pupils did not get too wet, given the weather was foul! The morning saw the Year 7 boys enjoy the mud and the mist of the Upper in the A Team Rugby House Match. The game was very tight and according to Mr Webb, who refereed it, it was exciting and enormously physical. Posnett came out on top by one try to nil!

This afternoon we headed into town to catch the final day of the Christmas Market, which is located around the Abbey. It is unseasonably warm today. The pupils bought gifts (hopefully for you, the readers!) and for teachers and friends.

We also enjoyed some delicious Fudge and Hot Chocolate from a shop owned by the parents of Olly in Year 8.

We also came across Westwood Prefect, Max, hard at work!

 Karan gearing up for fudge!

 Waiting for fudge and hot chocolate!

 Fudge going down a storm!

Great hot chocolate!

Pupils also bought items to wear for the much anticipated Christmas Disco, run by the Prefects, tomorrow and the theme is space. Numerous Westwood pupils are involved in the Christmas Concert on Tuesday. Many of the boarders will also be sporting Christmas jumpers on Wednesday around school whilst also enjoying a delicious Christmas Lunch. We head to the Abbey on Thursday afternoon for the end of term Finale, the Carol Service. A very busy final week, I am sure you will agree.

This is the view looking East and South West tonight from Westwood. Not bad views!

 

We wish all the boarders a safe journey home, be it somewhere in the UK or overseas. Westwood Staff wish you all a Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming the boarders back to Westwood on 9 January 2017 in the afternoon.

Westwood Advent Celebrations

A lovely festive weekend in Westwood.  All the children helped to put up the Christmas trees and lights in the house.  On Sunday we had a really nice trip to Whitehall Garden Centre along with the rest of the South-West!!

 Along with a myriad of festive gifts and displays there are a number of tableaux which reflect Christmas images across the ages.

One of the very best features of the garden centre - along with its impressive collection of chain saws and garden machinery - is the excellent ice rink which was really well used by some brilliant Westwood skaters.

 Note the fine style of Vic as he attempts to land his double toe loop.

 Oscar makes full use of all the facilities and ensures that the equipent is safe for the younger children to use.

 Henri is a little more vigorous.

 Dario uses his native Mexican skills on the ice - clearly a natural.

 Advent Service and Dinner

After a lovely Advent Service in which Karan read really well, we all adjourned to the Dining Hall for a special meal served by the catering staff.  Mezze followed by lamb shank and chocolate brownie - not on the same plate!!

Isabella enjoying the Advent dinner.

Westwood are joined by a number of distinguished guests and Mr Webb

boys and girls looked really smart for the evening.

All the boarding community come together to share in the festive spirit.