We are back at school....oh no we're not!!

Happy New Year to you all! Mrs Mainwaring is back on duty in Westwood, after her maternity leave, and it is lovely to also have the boarders back with us.  It has been a relatively gentle weekend with some boys & girls involved in hockey and netball yesterday before some headed to town despite the inclement weather. We had Toby and Kate on duty with yesterday and they were excellent at spending time with the boarders. The Year 7 boarders have been working on their touch typing skills as evinced by these photos because they have to complete the course by Friday!

 Nearly finished, Mr Duke!

 How much more do I need to do?

 I am ready for the challenge!

The highlight of the weekend, apart from last night's film Fast and Furious 7 which left a good number of the enthralled audience not dry-eyed, has been our trip today who the traditional Panto at the Theatre Royal in Bath for the matinée performance of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring the well-known actor Nigel Havers playing the villain. (http://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/page/3028/Jack-and-the-Beanstalk/1065). We were treated to plenty of slapstick humour and all enjoyed ice cream from a well known local provider in Marshfield (other products are available!)! The Year 7 boys, Oscar, Sunichi, Johnny and Karan with whom I sat, were laughing very loudly and joined in some of the songs they recognised. The pupils got into the whole "he's behind you...oh no he is not!" routine which is part and parcel of Christmas Panto. The booing and cheering was very enthusiastic as was the pupils response to the 'shout out' to Kingswood School in the 'Village News' on stage. The quick walk back up the hill was certainly required after all the sweets and popcorn which were also consumed! The atmosphere in the House is excellent and this is typified by Harry and Tomiwo offering to tidy up this morning with mop and towels: good effort, boys! 

Hope 2016 has started well wherever you are reading this blog!