Following a successful recruitment campaign, this term we were delighted to welcome back four Old Westcliffians to WHSB to complete the School-led Teaching Internship Programme, part of a Department for Education initiative. Targeted at undergraduates studying for a degree in STEM-related subjects or languages, the aim of the Internship Programme is to give those participating a taste of teaching before considering it as a career.

Our interns this year; Jathniel, Sachin, William and Ethan are studying for degrees in Mathematics, Chemistry, Computing, and Modern Foreign Languages. During the three-week programme, they shadowed experienced teachers, observed lessons, and gained experience of what school life is like for a teacher outside the classroom. We thank them for participating in the programme and wish them well for the future.

We are grateful to Miss Lo and Mrs Williams for facilitating the programme, and to Miss Negus, Mr Chanut, Mr Lo and Mr Steel for mentoring the interns.