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  • 04/07/24

    WHSB's Junior Team, and Intermediate Team qualify for the English Schools’ Athletics Association (ESAA) Track and Field Cup finals

    Westcliff High School for Boys is once again making an impact on the national athletics stage, as both our Junior Team, and Intermediate Team have qualified for the English Schools’ Athletics Association (ESAA) Track and Field Cup finals which take place in Stoke on Saturday 6 July. Working...
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  • 02/07/24

    Sixth Form musicians perform at the opening ceremony of the Knife Angel sculpture in Southend

    On Monday 1 July, WHSB was represented by three Sixth Form musicians at the opening ceremony of the Knife Angel sculpture in Southend. Created by the British Ironwork Centre, from over 100,000 confiscated and surrendered weapons, the aim of the imposing installation is to raise awareness around viol...
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  • 01/07/24

    FSgt Rory attends Royal 21-Gun Salute of His Majesty the King’s Official Birthday in June

    On the occasion of His Majesty the King’s Official Birthday in June, Rory (Lower Sixth) from our CCF Royal Air Force Section accompanied the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, to Colchester Garrison for a Royal 21-Gun Salute. FSgt Rory is serving as the Lord Lieutenant’s...
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  • 26/06/24

    WHSB Wins two National Schools Theatre Awards for Les Misérables

    The School is absolutely thrilled after winning not one but two National Schools Theatre Awards (NSTA) for our production of Les Misérables in March this year. Following five-star reviews of the production, the School was shortlisted in a number of categories, winning Best Actor in a Musical...
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  • 13/06/24

    WHSB compete in Essex Cup at Thorpe Bay Tennis Club

    Westcliff High School for Boys got off to a fantastic start this term, competing in the Essex Cup at Thorpe Bay Tennis Club. Our four Year 8 players: Felix, Sai, William, and Victor, won their singles matches 6-0, 6-1, 6-0, and 6-0 - a resounding success! Felix and Sai went on to win their double...
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  • 07/06/24

    Lower Sixth running the 'Half for Havens' half marathon

    On 20 July 2024, our Lower Sixth Physical Education class will be running the ‘Half for Havens’, a half marathon in aid of Havens Hospices, one of the local charities that our School supports. https://www.gofundme.com/f/half-for-havens Havens provides palliative nursing and supportive...
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  • 06/06/24

    WHSB remember and commemorate 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

    Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. To remember and commemorate this most significant event, WHSB pupils across Year Groups and within their Houses have been researching this monumental turning point in WWII, using books from the School Library, articles, documentarie...
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  • 04/06/24

    Connexions Southend and Deloitte Management Consultancy Careers guidance for Years 7 and 8

    On 9 May 2024, as part of our careers provision at WHSB, Connexions Southend and Deloitte Management Consultancy were invited to the School to talk to our Year 7 and 8 pupils. Nick Chard (Connexions Southend) provided an insight into the careers guidance that the School arranges for pupils during...
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  • 24/05/24

    WHSB Biologist explore DNA in Year 9 and 10

    Biologists in Years 9 and 10 have been exploring the molecular world of genes by delving into the intricacies of DNA. Studying the double helix unlocks the secrets of life itself, and understanding how our bodies work at the molecular level is crucial for developing improved disease treatments. A...
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  • 22/05/24

    Westcliff Drama takes to the high seas, with Gilbert and Sullivan’s rollicking, frolicking operetta The Pirates of Penzance

    Join us as Westcliff Drama takes to the high seas, this time with Gilbert and Sullivan’s rollicking, frolicking operetta The Pirates of Penzance. Pirates is surely the zippiest and most fun of these wonderful 19th century pieces, with Gilbert and Sullivan at their jolly collaborative best in n...
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  • 21/05/24

    Farewell to our Upper Sixth leavers

    On Friday we said farewell to our Upper Sixth leavers, who shared a final Year Assembly followed by an enjoyable Barbecue in the sunshine, with friends and staff. We are proud of them all and wish them well in their A Level examinations, and good luck as they move on to a new chapter. We encourag...
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  • 17/05/24

    Year 9 Winners - Rugby Essex Cup 7s Competition

    The Spring Term saw WHSB excel on the rugby field, with our Year 9 Team winning the Rugby Essex Cup 7s Competition, held at the Westcliff Rugby Club, without conceding a try throughout their group games. The team they faced in the semi-final gave tough competition, with WHSB winning in the final pla...
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