Westwood Sports Day

Thursday June 16th

Last Thursday we held our annual Sports day on The upper Athletics track.  All the children in Westwood - over 200 - competed in at least two events each.

 The House colours are;

Green - Posnett

Blue - Cusworth

Yellow - Hamilton

Red - Beckford

 Sports Day records were broken by;

Sterling Smith - Yr 7 girls 200m

Peter Rees - Jones - Yr 7 boys 200m

Cusworth - Yr 7 boys 4x100m 

 The overall Results were as follows

Victor Ludorum Cup - Liam Toner

Victrix Ludorum Cup - Maya Lane

Girls House Cup - Beckford

Boys House cup  - Posnett

Congratulations to all the children for their excellent performances and support.

Visit from Old Kingswoodians from 2008 and Avon Valley County Park

After examinations, Westwood Sports Day, the Hike and Westwood Open Morning, we have all been feeling a little jaded. The sun has been out since late last week and we had great weather for our visit to Avon Valley Country Park. http://www.avonvalleycountrypark.com/ A short walk, a game of catch, obstacles, sights of various cattle, hawks andRhea birds (cousins of the Ostrich) were followed by an ice cream and more slides and outdoor activities. The pupils kept well hydrated and needed sun block.

 Rhea

 It's too hot, sir!

 Timing slightly off

 Seesaws

 It's for young children, Wilfrid!

We also had a surprise visit from Carson, Gary and Jackie who arrived in Year 7 and boarded in Westwood in 2008. Gary was awarded the Heart of Westwood Prize for embodying the spirit of the House for being unfailingly kind and helpful. The boys have just graduated and are all hoping to complete Masters in the UK and Hong Kong respectively. Mrs Mainwaring and I were thrilled to see them and they enjoyed some nostalgia. Mr Duke is still using the table tennis bat given to him by Gary in 2009 because he used to spar with Gary frequently. It is still in good condition and frequently used.

Carson, Jackie and Gary find themselves in the 2008 House photo

 Heart of Westwood 2009

Westwood Hike, Friday 16 June

The whole house completed the 7 mile hike to Kelston Round via Beckford's Tower and Weston All Saints' Church. The weather was glorious and hopefully a lot of money has been raised for the Village Service Trust in India which is supported by Richard Garforth, Old Kingswoodian and Chemistry Teacher at Kingswood School for over 40 years! Here are a few snaps taken en route.

 Departure

 Obligatory Dab!

 Views from Beckford's Tower

 Midway

Lunch