Winchester College

Recently, The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide named Winchester College its Southeast Independent Secondary School of the Year 2024. The College is delighted that the academic achievements of its pupils have been recognised. Read more here: bit.ly/3NeGcHx

An inspiring story from a former pupil in today's Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/1… Photo credit: David Ferguson

A great piece on the Choristers of @WinCathedral and the Quiristers of Winchester College, as well as their recent success.

J.M.W. Turner died #OTD in 1851. We have one of his watercolours in our collection – 'Neuwied and Weissenthurm on the River Rhine', 1817. As we approach the shortest day of the year, a reminder that balmy summer days will return! #ArtHistory #Watercolours

This evening marks the end of our winter training camp, 3 days up at Dorney lake. Great to have so many athletes attend! See you all in the New Year!

For #EYAUnique we’ve chosen a Great Seal of Henry V from a document dated 1422. This very rare seal was a new design made to reflect his status as ‘Heres Regni Francie,’ as created by the Treaty of Troyes of 1420. #ExploreYourArchive

Recently, the College welcomed over 900 local pupils & members of the public for the @cameron_b_trust Memorial Wildlife Talk & Lecture with guest speaker, Megan McCubbin. You can read more about Megan's visit below bit.ly/47Nxo3j

Last Friday we took part in #TakeoverDay organized by @kidsinmuseums. Year 6 from All Saints C of E Primary in Winchester created a brilliant pop-up art show and hosted a buzzing private view. Very well done to all the children who took part. See you again next year!

This past Sunday, the College community held its annual Remembrance Service to remember to former pupils & staff who gave their lives in service of their country. You can learn more about the College's history in conflicts dating from 1782 to 1990 below. bit.ly/3uhsahS

Today, the College community observed a 2 minute silence to pay tribute to those who have given their lives while serving the country. We will remember them.

Happy 400th birthday to Shakespeare’s First Folio! Our copy is on free public display in the Treasury until 20 November, alongside later editions of Shakespeare’s works and books by some of his contemporaries. #Folio400 #FirstFolio #ShakespeareDay

Last Saturday saw the conclusion of this year's Makyth Ventures Ignite inter-school pitch competition. Sponsored by @FUEL10K , the theme for the event was the 'Future of Food' & saw teams pitching ideas on cricket protein to hyper-personalised nutrition & banana leaf packaging.

@JakeWSimons @RishiSunak Hello, Jake. Winchester College was not at any time formally approached by the bookshop in question to host the event. The shop has also acknowledged in a public statement that their informal communication to you on this matter was not clear. Please see our full statement below.

Last week, the College hosted its latest instalment of Studium lecture series. Alongside College pupils & staff, students from our partner state schools attended talks on a range of topics, including Neurodiversity, Islam in China, and fostering an Adventurous Mindset.

For #InternationalArtistDay, and as we are awash with rain, we’re sharing this painting by Mark Spray, ‘Between Me and the Blessed Rain’ (2016). The title is from Edward Thomas’s poem ‘Go Now’. Both artists were inspired by the Hampshire landscape.

And just like that, half term is upon us. To all pupils, parents, and staff, we wish you a restful break.

Recently, students from the @CrownandManor joined us for a day of enrichment which included sport, a STEM challenge, Chemistry & Maths sessions. A long-standing partnership, this is the second visit by the Club this year, & we look forward to welcoming them back soon.

Last weekend, the Winchester Sailing team competed at the Eric Twiname Youth Team Racing event. Sailing against some strong teams on the first day, the Winchester team held their own, and won all their races on the second day, making them winners of the Bronze Fleet.

Last Friday, the College's Charities Committee organised a sponsored run & cake sale in aid of the School’s national charity, @YLvsCancer. More than 700 pupils participated over a variety of distances. So far, the event has raised over £9,000. Our thanks go to those who donated.