We have had an enjoyable and instructive time hosting orchestral workshops. These included a workshop on percussion instruments when we were joined by children from a local primary school. Students were given a masterclass in the wide range of musical...
Writhlington KS3 Drama Festival is an annual event that celebrates the fantastic work of our year 7, 8 and 9 students. Sharing their class monologues and duologues to an audience from our professional theatre reinforces the skill set developed during...
The strong Writhlington Combined Cadet Force contingent provides our students with a range adventurous and educational activities that excite them. We are really proud of how the cadets face these challenges and it has become part of our school life...
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The fabulous and personable French Horn player Ben Goldscheider came to Writhlington School on Friday to play for the Vital Art Club with pianist Richard Uttley. It came as something of a surprise that the French Horn is rather a gentle sounding instrument,...
It was a little bit exciting this morning before school. The morning meeting started like many others with teachers meeting in the theatre. This morning, however, instead of the usual notices we were treated to a solo performance by classical...
The year 11 rugby team again showed that no one can keep up with them, the forwards provide power and the backs are masters at side stepping tackles. Ben (scrum half) was man of the match as he ran in...
Last year, thanks to the generosity and support of Lady Evelyn Strasburger, our students were able to experience the thrill and spine-tingle of hearing young professional musicians play live. The students and staff found it uplifting and inspirational to see...
Won 60-0 Winning 60-0 our Year 8 had a great start to the season against a spirited but inexperienced Somervale side. Writhlington dominated large periods of the game and tries were scored by Brennan, Kayden, Oli, Oscar, Barclay, and George....
Our Year 11 team had a fantastic start to the rugby season, beating all three teams in the Frome Rugby Tournament on Wednesday 18 September. The first game was played against a very strong Clarendon team. Our students showed great...
As part of their Level 3 BTEC IT course our students undertake a project for local businesses. This ‘hands-on’ experience allows them to develop all the skills they require to deliver a practical business project, from initial concept meetings through...
