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  • 22/05/23

    Maclaurin Mathematical Olympiad

    Congratulations to George (Year 11) who has been awarded a Silver Medal for his entry in the Maclaurin Mathematical Olympiad. George’s impressive medal was presented to him at School on Friday. We are so proud of George’s fantastic achievement, which places him as one of the country...
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  • 16/05/23

    Year 8: Loci and Constructions in Mathematics

    Year 8 pupils are currently studying Loci and Constructions in Mathematics. A locus (pl. loci) is a set of points which satisfy a set of rules. Pupils were given string, rulers and chalk to design and construct solutions to problems involving loci such as "Some ants want to have a Sports Day bu...
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  • 12/05/23

    Bollywood comes to Westcliff High School for Boys

    Bollywood comes to Westcliff High School for Boys on Friday 16 June, hosted by award winning dance choreographer and entertainer Jay Kumar. Jay, with his charismatic personality, has many television appearances under his belt, and almost twenty years of experience. In recognition of his services to...
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  • 09/05/23

    WHSB Chamber Recital

    The recent Chamber Recital at WHSB included performances from our talented soloists and small ensembles. The small ensembles performing included the superb Treble Choir, Horn Group and the String Ensemble, presenting an explosive interpretation of Grieg’s Hall of the Mountain King. Attendees e...
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  • 04/05/23

    Year 10 Geology Field Trip

    In April, a group of Year 10 Geology students visited some old haunts, including a walk to Swanage from Studland Bay to see the Chalk Headland at Handfast Point, a superb example of a stacks and stumps known as Old Harry Rocks. Lulworth Cove is always on our agenda for the Geology trip and, this...
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  • 28/04/23

    The Westcliff Diary Summer Term Edition

    A copy of our Summer Term edition of The Westcliff Diary is available on the School's website and a copy can be downloaded using the link below. Hard copies were also recently distributed to all pupils. We hope you enjoy this latest edition. https://www.whsb.essex.sch.uk/attachments/download...
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  • 27/04/23

    Old Westcliffian Dinner: Friday 30 June

    Old Westcliffians are warmly invited to attend the Old Westcliffian Annual Dinner this summer. Due to major works planned for the refurbishment of the School Hall during the summer break, this year’s dinner will be held on Friday 30 June. Those Old Westcliffians who wish to attend the dinner a...
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  • 25/04/23

    WHSB Staff Complete Marathon

    We are so proud of Mr Greaves, Mr Sexton and Mr Morrant (WHSB Physical Education Department) who completed the London Marathon 2023 on Sunday. All three members of staff were awarded charity places with the Multiple Sclerosis Society and, through their remarkable efforts, far exceeded their original...
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  • 17/04/23

    Year 8 & 9 UKROC Rocket Testing

    Ahead of the UKROC Challenge, our Year 8 and Year 9 teams tested their two rockets successfully at the start of the Easter holiday break. There were three successful launches and, whilst a little repair work was needed for the Year 8 rocket, both teams have gained a great deal of information to enab...
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  • 12/04/23

    Iceland Easter Trip

    44 of our Year 9 and 10 pupils are enjoying their exciting trip to Iceland during the Easter holiday break. Here are some pictures from the magnificent Gulfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park and the hidden 'troll bath'!
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  • 22/03/23

    Drama at WHSB Presents Richard II PREMIERS THIS WEEK

    We are looking forward to welcoming audiences for performances of Richard II this week, the first of which takes place this evening. WHSB's talented resident Drama troupe will present their production of this tale of the last two years of Richard II’s reign, how he was deposed by Henry...
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  • 20/03/23

    House University Challenge

    Osprey House and Merlin House have battled in the second semi-final of the House University Challenge. The competition followed the format of the well-known BBC television programme. Merlin House performed admirably and achieved 60 points, but were ultimately beaten by Osprey House with a score of 1...
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