Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Mon 4th July End of Term Disco and BBQ

Can you guess the theme of our disco this time.


The 4th of July might give you a clue!!

 The prefects help out on the decks.


Donald kindly visits the disco.






Thanks to all the prefects for their help in organising such a lovely event.  Burgers, sausages, pizza and ice cream was enjoyed by all the pupils.  Most importantly £200 was raised for Hemi Help.

Sunday trip to Marshfield Farm

The boarders enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the summer sun.


 Oscar decides he wants to help the milkman by cutting out the middle man.  Not too sure about his technique.


 Trip to Marshfield Farm.  An organic farm famous for its wonderful ice cream which was well tested by all the pupils.



Monday, 20 June 2016

Westwood Sports Day

Thursday June 16th

We were very fortunate in being able to doge some very big showers and were, therefore able to have a very successful afternoon on the upper.  Favourable wind conditions did allow a number of records to be broken.

E. Webster Yr 8 girls 800m  - 2:33.3
E. Webster Yr 8 girls 1500m -  5:13.9
I. Leakey Yr 8 girls 100m - 13.28
I. Jordan Yr 7 boys Discus.  - 18.68

I am delighted that every child was able to compete in two events for their house.



 The team colours represent the four different houses within Westwood.

Hamilton - Yellow
Beckford - Red

Posnett - Green
Cusworth -  Blue











 The scores were as follows.

Girls 
Hamilton 220.5 points
Beckford 246.5 points

Boys
Posnett 270 points
Cusworth 270 points

Trophy shared for the second time in 4 years.



 Individual trophy winners

Victor Ludorum - Harry Maskell
Victrix Ludorum - Ellie Webster

Many congratulations to all of the competitiors.

Thanks to all the officials and all the parents and friend s who came to support.  A lovely day.

Sunday, 19 June 2016

A Sunday Promenade in the countryside for Westwood Boarders


 Leading the way, Mrs M!
After the exertions of examinations, Sports Day and a highly busy and successful Open Morning, some Westwood Boarders headed to Avon Valley Country Park (http://www.avonvalleycountrypark.com) while others were involved in a long rehearsal for the forthcoming production. Our boarders supported ably by a small number of day pupils showed themselves to be articulate and confident individuals showing complete strangers around the House; their pride in the House is clear. There was some dancing from Street Dance activity, a discussion on philosophy put on by Mr Thatcher, delicious cookies baked by Mrs Jenner and some music performed by various Westwood artists for our guests to enjoy.  At Avon Valley Country park pupils enjoyed an assault course, feeding various animals and some pupils even handled a Barn Owl. The slides and climbing frames also proved popular. A gentle and relaxing afternoon out.

 Making new friends!


 Charlie being rather cicumspect
 Barn owl handling

European Eagle Owl

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Match Report of Westwood Crazy Golf Cup

Westwood boarders have diligently revised for the impending examinations. Fortunately having revised for a further two hours this morning, the sun came out when we set off on our trip. The Westwood golfing event was not sanctioned by the R & A or the PGA Tour, but it was fiercely competed at Victoria Falls Golf Club in Bath. En route, we caught glimpses of a traditional band stand with brass band playing a variety of James Bond songs.
 Outdoor concert in Victoria Park
 Tomiwo trying to trace the trajectory of Harry's shot!

 Mrs M eying an early birdie opportunity
 She's done this before as the ball drops!
 Dead-eye accuracy from Lottie as Gabrielle eyes up the next tricky hole.
 Westwood's golfing fraternity on the first tee.
 Cartoon's fifth shot off the first tee!
 Donald shows how to do it!
 We bumped into Old Kingswoodian Peter who was a boarder in Westwood in 2005-7 and left in 2012. He has just completed a degree at Oxford in German & Linguistics!
 Abi 'Leadbetter' gives pearls of wisdom on the art of putting.
 Charlie gives advice to hole in one expert Henri. Karan and Mr D were in the group behind. Karan had a better back nine, but Mr D came back better.
 Donald's ball in a trap! H. Sunichi also scored a hole in one. Ayvash retorted that the hole in his trousers was better!
Impressive below par scoring from Lottie and Mrs M as shown by the score card. Other hole-in-one achievers were: Mrs M, Keira, Tomiwo and Harry. Two boys (already mentioned above) claim to have scored 48 or below, which is at least six under par;sadly both the R & A and the PGA cannot verify these results! Top afternoon's entertainment had by all in the sunshine!

Sunday, 22 May 2016

Westwood Not Camping Trip.., but we had loads of fun!



The poor weather resulted in Plan B being actioned. Mrs Mainwaring masterminded a terrific BBQ with Oscar playing a key role as sous-chef. Tomiwo entertained Albi, Isla and Rose. The food was yummy, especially the toasted marshmallows. The film was followed by hot chocolate and the dorms became make shift camps!






Welcome to the party!

Have you got enough, cheese, Ayvash?

Bliss!


The sun shone in Wales as we all enjoyed white water rafting with Mr Edgell. Oscar and Johnny did a great job capturing these moments. We had excellent instructors who gave us a full safety briefing We all wore wetsuits, waterproof boots, helmets and a buoyancy aid. This was our final weekend with our delightful guests from Kingswood College, Grahamstown, who have flown the flag for their school and nation with great distinction in the last six weeks. We wish Callum, Darius, Gemma and  Iris all the best!
 Waiting nervously while the boys go first!
Aerial shot!
Girls gearing up





Ladies first, please!
Team work required


That was awesome!
Well done, crew!
 Muscles had a good work out!







































Girls united!