As thoughts ever so silently begin to turn to the end of term, our boarders wonder about what has been, what is; and what will be over the coming weeks. This weekend helped elicit that spirit of wonder as our boarders, following Westwood's Open Morning and their usual Saturday enterprises, indulged themselves in the book-turned-film tale entitled 'Wonder'. Herein, our viewers were invited to consider what it means to transcend external appearances and find hope, recognition and extra-ordinariness in a world so apparently devoid of each:
The theme of wonder continued into Sunday, with those boarders not involved in Bugsy Malone rehearsals travelling to a place where wonder comes to life (perhaps more so at night!): Weston-Super-Mare. Famed for its beach-side attractions and copious amounts of food outlets, Westwood boarders soaked up the overcast yet not too chilly weather; engaging in a variety of pursuits, from donkey riding and bouncy castles to mall shopping and food sampling!
 |
| A quiet start to proceedings... |
 |
| ...but it wasn't long before festivities began. |
 |
| The pier was looking as grand as its title suggested: |
 |
| For some, however, their directions lay elsewhere. |
 |
| For Dawn, Katya, Daisy and Noelina, it was the beach! |
 |
| As it was for Mrs. Curtis, whose selfie was photo-bombed by some strange individual wearing a Batman hat and a baby. |
 |
| For Ryan, Dominic, Vic and Will, it was food that awaited them. |
 |
| Meanwhile, here we see Mrs. Curtis protecting her lunch from the seagulls who awaited hers. |
 |
| It wasn't long however before thoughts turned to the Bouncy Castle, which deserves a video all of its own (below)! |
For those who didn't capture the sophistication of Katya's Unicorn pose, please refer to the still below:
 |
| For Mr. Thatcher and daughter, Elianna, the experience was just too much... |
 |
| ...whereas for Mrs. Thatcher and son, Nathaniel, coffee and energy reigned supreme! |
|
|
|
Before embarking on the journey home, some of our boarders enjoyed a game of beach Frisbee. Monica at one point managed to 'faceplant' in the sand; below you can witness the immediate after-photo and also enjoy a video of the game in action!
Weston(wood)-Super-Mare, despite the overcast weather, provided our boarders with an opportunity to see a different part of the British coastline and wonder at its bespoke grandeur and charm. It has been another busy weekend but one that has been productive and enjoyable. Exposure to the sea air has certainly brought the veil of slumber into Westwood as this entry is being written. We now look forward to Episode VI: The Final Farewell, in two-weeks time.
