In 1926, former students set up the Old Westcliffian Association (OWA) to enable them to keep in touch with both the continuing development of the School and each other.

The Association continues to fulfil these functions.  The Old Westcliffian Association is the focus and means by which all former students can maintain their link with the School and with each other in the UK and around the world.  The Association works together with the Governors and the Headmaster to ensure the continuing success and prosperity of the School.

The Association discharges these roles essentially through its Newsletter and the annual Association Dinner held at the beginning of the Autumn Term.  The electronic Newsletter keeps members informed of developments at the School, of the achievements of former students, and of other matters of interest.  The Association Dinner, held in the School Hall, offers the opportunity for former students to meet, renew acquaintances, and hear a distinguished speaker.

The Association is always seeking out new ways to extend the services it offers to former students.  In addition to providing a link between former students who have lost touch with the School, the Association is creating a Careers’ Advice network through which former students may gain advice from fellow alumni working in their chosen field.  It is hoped those choosing to join the Association will become willing participants.

The Association is the society for former pupils of Westcliff High School for Boys and all who have been educated at Westcliff are eligible for membership. 

You can join the Old Westcliffian Association by completing the online subscription form by clicking the link below:

We recognise that Friends of the School , particularly Old Westcliffians may feel that they would like to ‘give something back’ to the School and that this is not always easy during one’s lifetime. Leaving a legacy to WHSB in your will is a way of supporting the School after you have left us.

Legacies are usually unrestricted gifts, allowing the School to support current priorities; however, we will always try to meet a donor’s wishes if they have a specific area of interest in the School. Current priorities include refurbishment of aged sporting facilities, investment in outdoor seating & shelter facilities, and continued support of enriching extra-curricular activities. Longer term areas for development concern theatre and stage facilities to support the School’s excellent Music & Drama activities. 

The 1920 Society has been established as a means by which we can thank, during their lifetime, those who have left a gift in their will to the School. By confirming to the Headmaster that you have made a bequest to the School, you will automatically become a member of The 1920 Society.

Members will receive a special gift bearing the School and 1920 logo, and may also receive invitations to School events.

A gift in your will can be a simple way of making a significant donation to the School that is unaffordable during one’s lifetime, and one which allows many people to make a meaningful contribution to future generations of WHSB students.

Making a bequest is simple: it can be included in a new will or added as a codicil to an existing will.

We recommend that you obtain legal advice before deciding to include a legacy in your will, or adding a codicil to an existing will, to ensure your interests are protected and your wishes recorded accurately.

We understand that leaving a legacy is a private matter but if you feel able to inform us of your intention it would help the School plan for the future. Publicity around your legacy can range from entirely unannounced to full details published; there may be some benefit to the School in publicising the existence of legacies but any publicity would be in line with your own wishes. 

The Legacy Declaration Form below enables you to submit your intention to include a legacy to Westcliff High School for Boys in your will.

The form is merely a statement of intention, it does not legally commit you. It will be treated in the strictest confidence, and if you wish to remain anonymous please let us know.

Contact: Stephen Rothon, Director of Finance and Accounting, rothons@whsb.essex.sch.uk