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February 2026

  • 23/02/26

    WHSB host vibrant Apprenticeship Fair for National Apprenticeship Week 2026

    This month, WHSB was delighted to host a vibrant Apprenticeship Fair as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The majority of our Lower Sixth students attended and were able to hear directly from alumni who returned to share their apprenticeship experiences across a range of industries. It w...
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  • 20/02/26

    Day 3 of the WHSB ski trip

    Day 3 of our ski trip dawned with lots of snow, and more time in the powder for the intermediate and advanced groups. The beginners’ turns progressed and some made it up to the main pistes early on. Our evening activity was a challenging quiz hosted by Miss Jackson, with rounds including Gener...
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  • 18/02/26

    Pupils enjoy their first few days on the ski slopes in Italy

    The pupils have enjoyed their first few days on the ski slopes in Italy, beginning on day one with wonderful blue skies and sunny weather, perfect for learning to ski. In the evening, they went to a local pizzeria for pizza and ice cream, including a pizza with chips on it, which was a big hit! O...
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  • 10/02/26

    Year 10 Basketball Team win the Southend Borough U15 Final

    We are delighted to announce that our Year 10 Basketball Team has won the Southend Borough U15 Final, marking an incredible third consecutive championship title for this Year Group. It was a superb all-round performance defined by disciplined defence, intelligent play, and an exceptional work ethic...
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  • 07/02/26

    Congratulations to the 2025 Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition Gold Medallists

    In an assembly this week, our School Community congratulated 2025 Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition Gold Medallists Aymaan, Shaurya and Adshayan (Year 9), and Nii and Praharsh (Year 8 ). Established in 1883 by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition...
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  • 01/02/26

    Lower Sixth Chemistry students take part in the University of East Anglia's (UEA) Chemistry Programme

    This month, fifteen Lower Sixth Chemistry students from WHSB were invited to take part in the University of East Anglia's (UEA) Chemistry Programme, offering a front-row seat to university level science. This exciting opportunity, designed to help bridge the gap between A Level studies and...
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February 2026