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THE WESTBOURNIAN 2016–2017 EDUCATING GIRLS AND BOYS FOR LIFE School News Pre-School Sport Staff List Educating girls and boys for life Senior School Music Our People Junior School The Arts Prize Giving SENIOR SCHOOL 2016/17 Art & Design Mr M Farn BA (Hons) PGCE DT Mr C Bell BA (Hons) PGCE GOVERNORS Drama/Religion Mrs N Rigby BA (Hons) PGCE Mr S Hinchliffe Chairman. Local resident English Mrs L Wells BA (Hons) PGCE Mr A Eaton Former parent, former pupil Miss C Smith BA (Hons) PGCE Mr J Kenworthy Parent of current pupils English/Media Mrs D Loane BA (Hons) PGCE Dr G Radley Parent of current pupils Food Technology Mrs D Loasby BA (Hons) PGCE Dr T Strike Parent of current pupil French Mme V Hinchliffe Maîtrise (Rennes) A word from our Headmaster Mr I Wileman Former headmaster – Dore Primary Dr S Shirtcliffe BA MA PhD PGCE Mr D Merifield Parent of current pupil Geography Mr I Davey BA (Hons) PGCE Ms C Lawton Partner at Jolliffe Cork Geography/Games/History Mr S Glover BSc (Hons) Mrs S Kay Former parent History Mrs N Day BA (Hons) PGCE CPT3A BPS Recently, Junior School pupils have Mr S Goodhart Former headmaster – Swanbourne House Westbourne Journey ICT Mr P T Hinchliffe been learning Mandarin, various survival HEADMASTER Learning Support Mrs N Day BA (Hons) PGCE CPT3A BPS techniques, how to set up a bank Our extracurricular activities and trips Mr B Adebola BSc (Hons) PGCE account, how to administer first aid and add flavour to the Westbourne Journey: Mr JB Hicks BEd (Hons) MEd Mathematics Mr P Bunton BA (Hons) PGCE CPR. We have introduced expert-led Years 8 and 9 spent a survival week classes in ‘well-being and mindfulness’ SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Mr P Birbeck MA (Cantab) PGCE at Ridgway Adventure on the north- to help our youngsters develop resilience west coast of Scotland, skiers will be Head of Senior School Mr P Birbeck MA (Cantab) PGCE Mr G Beckett Cert Ed Mr C Allison MA BA and enable them to cope with whatever returning to the slopes of Colorado in Head of Junior School Mrs L Cannell BA in Primary life presents to them as they grow up. March 2018, Senior School pupils will Education, NPQH Music Mrs M Pritchett BA (Hons) PGCE be embarking on an expedition to Kenya Bursar/Registrar Mr C A Heald BA (Hons) Mr A Collis BMus (Hons) We may be a small family type of school, and our linguists will benefit from a PE/Games Mr N Elvidge BEd (Hons) with a nurturing and intimate atmosphere, Head of Pastoral Care Miss F Lilley BSc (Hons) PGCE language and arts trip to Cantabria in in Senior School but Westbourne also delivers a powerful Mrs L Mirfin BSc (Hons) Spain. Deputy Head of Junior School Mr A Tedcastle BSc (Hons) Miss V Pursehouse BSc (Hons) PGCE punch when it comes to learning. Junior School children take part in Marketing Manager Mrs A Bywater PGC in Management PSHEE/Bus Comm Miss F Lilley BSc (Hons) PGCE The high points of the academic year for Studies annual residential trips which start in Science Dr A Twitty PhD BSc (Hons) PGCE me are always the times I spend with our Year 3 and we have seen new venues Mr A Brown BSc (Hons) PGCE children, whether it be on the rugby field, being introduced in Year 4 and Year 5 PRE-SCHOOL Miss N Ashworth BSc (Hons) Dip Ed PGCE in assemblies, on our ski trips, helping this year. Head of Early Years Mrs E Rees-Oxley BSc PGCE Advanced Early Mrs S Fairbank BSc (Hons) PGCE out in the maths department, helping the Years Spanish Mrs R Higginson BA (Hons) PGCE music department with guitar and ukulele These opportunities facilitate part Welcome to the 2016–2017 Westbournian Leader Mrs A Mulcahy BA (Hons), Early Years Level 6 activities, or watching the many plays and of the Westbourne Journey, which Spanish/French Mrs R Wilcox BA (Hons) PGC yearbook, celebrating the events and Deputy Leader Miss L Davison NVQ Level 4 musical performances. Our pupils are involves five foundations, all of which successes of the last academic year at Practitioner Miss A Wilson NVQ Level 3 enthusiastic, cheerful and they want to do support the school’s aim of ‘educating SUPPORT STAFF Westbourne School. Practitioner Miss R Hall, working towards NVQ Level 3 their best. For me personally, they make children for life’. Endeavour, activities, Mrs C Longmire HLTA, Dyslexia & Literacy Level 4 coming to work a joy and privilege. citizenship, community service and a Practitioner Miss B Burgin working towards NVQ Level 3 For prospective parents and pupils, we Mrs K Hales PG Dip Literacy & Dyslexia hope you are informed and inspired in contribution or involvement in special Mr T Hancock BSc SES equal measure by this snapshot of the events are all part of that unique journey JUNIOR SCHOOL Mrs S Greenwood CACHE Level 2 Westbourne family and life at our school. Academic excellence through school life. Reception Mrs E Rees-Oxley BSc PGCE Advanced Miss H Rigby We also trust that current parents, pupils Early Years We are a mixed school with a full range of We say farewell to several members of and alumni will enjoy reading this and abilities. While we don’t have an entrance staff this year; some will be having babies Reception Miss H Sampson Level 5 Foundation Degree looking back at some of the many things exam, and children are not selected purely and returning after a year or so and others Year 1 Miss A Aylott BA (Hons) PGCE MUSIC STAFF you have accomplished. on their academic ability, we do look for will be pursuing new adventures and Year 1 Mrs J Stockton BEd (Hons) Drums Mr D Johnston Our Governors and Senior Management other important qualities. What are they challenges. A special mention goes to a Year 1 Miss E Pierpoint BA (Hons) PGCE Guitar Mr K Walker / Mr C Walker Team have a strategic goal of being like as people? What will they contribute few who have been at Westbourne for Singing Miss A Robertson BCA in Performance Year 1 Mrs L Bolderson NNEB the school of choice in and to our school? Will they fit into this unique a number of years, a total of 100 to be Year 2 Miss E Myhill BSc (Hons) PGCE Violin Ms C Burchell BA (Hons) CT ABRSM . In order to achieve package of opportunity that we offer? exact! Year 3 Miss L Surtees BA (Hons) PGCE Piano Mr B Petty BA (Hons) this we endeavour to give our children Even with the more challenging new grading Mr Colin Roberts and Mr Paul Hinchliffe Year 2/3 Miss C Cadman (NVQ Level 4) Woodwind/Brass Mr B Winter the best possible education, and system in maths and English, Year 11 pupils have been with us their entire working Year 4 Mrs B Ryan BA (Hons) PGCE our aim is to continually improve the celebrated some of the best results in the learning experience for all our children. lives – Colin for 43 years and Paul Mrs C Whitmore BEd (Hons) TECHNICIANS / ADMINISTRATION / MAINTENANCE area with 97% gaining at least 5 A*–C for 30 years in November. Mrs Lynda Year 5 Mrs J Paul BA (Hons) Over the years there have been many passes, and 90% gaining 5 A*–C passes ICT Mr S Needham Bolderson has been with us for 18 years Mrs L Cannell BA in Primary Education NPQH developments to facilitate this. including maths and English. Science Mr C Roberts BSc PGCE and Mrs Abi Aylott has been with us for Year 6 Mr A Tedcastle BSc (Hons) Accounts Assistant Mrs C Jow This summer we will embark on a 74% of the whole cohort achieved grades 12 years. Miss Fran Lilley, our Head of Year 6 Mrs D Harris BA (Hons) PGCE Junior School Secretaries Ms A Elkington BA (Hons) building project to create two science of A**, A* , A or B. 74% of our scholarship Pastoral Care, is moving to Lancashire. Miss N Hinchliffe BSc (Hons) Mrs J Kersley laboratories in Ashdell House and to class gained A**, A* or A. This is a fantastic She has been a pillar of strength to create a much bigger space for music in Drama Mrs S Foster-Major B Ed (Hons) Senior School Secretary Mrs S Woodhead Dip Sch Bus Man achievement and proves that our approach to many families in Senior School and will our Junior School. Music Mr M Woodward BA (Hons) MSc PGCE Caretaker Mr G Dodds teaching and learning really works. be greatly missed. French Mme V Hinchliffe Maîtrise (Rennes) Groundsman Mr D Coulling We have developed an enrichment (See page 4: Westbourne pupils celebrate a Thank you not only to the departing Design Tech Mrs D Loasby BA (Hons) PGCE programme which reinforces our vision great year for GCSE success – summer 2017.) staff, but to all our staff, for their Games & PE Mr N Elvidge BEd (Hons) of “Educating girls and boys for life”. commitment and dedication to SEND/MAPS Ms A Reid BSc (Hons) PGCE ASC/Lunchtime Support Mrs L Korgul NVQ Level 3 School News www.westbourneschool.co.uk 4 School News www.westbourneschool.co.uk 5

From the headmaster continued First choice Westbourne and its children. I would In the summer term Key Stage 1 pupils Congratulations also like to thank our governors, performed Mermaids versus Pirates of sixth form for all who work tirelessly to ensure that which was, again, exceptional and from Westbourne is achieving all of its aims, those so young. Our outdoor performance We know that a key factor for parents when to our new Head and the Friends of Westbourne, for of Swallows and Amazons in our natural maintaining a busy social calendar of amphitheatre, the Dell, was superb. choosing a school for their child is where they events for us all to enjoy. Finally, thank would go on to after taking their GCSEs. This Girls and Boys you to our pupils for their enthusiastic The quality of drama goes from strength last academic year was proof once again contribution to school life, and to our to strength and we are seeing some that, here at Westbourne, we’re able to make New Head Boys and Girls Departing Head Boys and Girls (left to right) Benedict Pereira, Marisa Ali, Ailsa Joel Priest, Abi Heywood, Hazel Joel and Will parents for supporting the school to outstanding personal performances sure our pupils are on the right path to their Gillespie and Oliver Marshall Shahane achieve its aim of bringing out the from all our children. preferred next step. very best in each and every one of our Head Girl Ailsa Gillespie Westbourne children. Sport All of those who applied to a state school Deputy Head Girl Marisa Ali sixth form were given their first choice, on Excelling in the Arts Our attitude to sport is fully inclusive; all Head Boy Oliver Marshall pupils participate in house events and the condition that they achieve their predicted In drama and performing arts we can represent their school in matches. GCSE grades or better. Other pupils, who Deputy Head Boy Benedict Pereira have much to celebrate this year. The Next year our boys will be returning to applied to colleges or other schools, have highlight for me being ‘Lights, Camel, Abbeydale Sports Club to play rugby, also been successful so far. Our pupils have Action!’, the Strictly Come Dancing where they will join the girls who secured places at the following destinations: version of the nativity story, which our Abi Heywood (right) hands over to new Head Girl, Joel Priest (right) hands over to new Head Boy, already play hockey there. We will be youngest pupils performed. This was Ailsa Gillespie Oliver Marshall having match teas on occasion which Notre Dame High School highly creative and hugely entertaining. will help encourage parents to spectate. King Edward VII School Many pupils have played sport at regional Bugsy Malone – performed at the and county level and at this point I would Montgomery Theatre in Sheffield back in like to extend a huge thank you to James Askham Bryan College March – was exceptional and I love the Billingham in Year 7 who has worked fact that Year 5 to Year 11 pupils rehearse incredibly hard throughout this academic More Able Pupils together every night of the week in our year in producing a termly ‘Sporting new drama studio and then perform Successes’ newsletter. This newsletter together on stage. highlights our pupils’ successes outside of Wakefield College This higher level of provision can also take the form of school and is a great read! James will no At Westbourne we have unrivalled small class doubt make an excellent sports journalist. sizes, which means that we’re equipped to fulfil educational visits and trips tailored to the most able in their Chesterfield College subjects. Examples from this year alone include the Royal the Westbourne aim to inspire children to reach Sheffield College Society of Chemistry’s ‘Top of the Bench’ competition for the their full individual potential. most able chemists, and the opportunity for our musicians to Sedbergh School perform to a packed house at Sheffield’s famous Leadmill. Each child receives personal attention, allowing their learning strengths and weaknesses to be more easily identified. For As well as trips, there are many clubs and groups available to some, this results in getting the support they need. For many challenge and enthuse the most able. The most able pupils in others, our more able pupils (MAPS), this individual support English run a book group, complete with a discussion over hot allows them access to a huge variety of extended learning. chocolate and biscuits. There are many other activities available to those looking to extend their learning outside of lesson time. In the classroom, the most able are constantly challenged and enthused by more demanding work, presented in innovative and Success, achievement and effort at every level of school life are Westbourne pupils celebrate a great year interesting ways. rewarded on a daily basis. 97% A*–C This year some pupils were selected to start the GCSE syllabus for GCSE success – summer 2017 early in several subjects, including ICT and music, as they proved to be already performing at a high enough level. Many of these pupils sat their GCSE exam early, freeing up time for further exploration of advanced concepts and individual projects. Pupils celebrated some of the best GCSE results in the area, All lessons catering to the most able feature a rolling with 97% of Year 11 gaining at least 5 A*–C passes, and 90% programme of higher level discussion topics and activities. In gaining 5 A*–C passes including maths and English. 74% of maths pupils have discussed harmful accelerations in roller the whole year group’s grades were at grade A**–B. coasters and rockets, whereas top English students have “The new, more challenging specifications in maths and discussed the ideas and presentation of future dystopian English have not stood in the way of our pupils’ success, with societies, a topic not generally covered until A level. 14 out of 30 pupils gaining an 8 (A*) or 9 (A**) grade in at least Our scholarship class in Senior School produces some of one of these core subjects,” said Headmaster John Hicks. “We are a non-selective school and are immensely proud of all Sheffield’s best exam results. A high percentage of children in “Two thirds of all maths grades were 7–9 (A, A*, A**), and our pupils’ achievements at all grades. this class go on to win scholarships to top sixth forms before 74% of all grades achieved by our top scholars were at these “They will now move on to their first choice of sixth form and heading to the country’s leading universities. levels. further education courses across Sheffield and beyond.” School News www.westbourneschool.co.uk 6 School News www.westbourneschool.co.uk 7 Prize Giving Our Charity

On the evening of Thursday 6 July pupils, “The past 43 years staff, families and governors came have been varied; of the Year together at the University of Sheffield’s at times fun, at for our Prize Giving times scary, at times Celebration Evening. worrying. Thank you to the succession of Our chosen Charity of the Year 2016/2017 Recent local charities that have benefitted This was a grand affair which involved all Westbourne governors was Sheffield-based Support Dogs. The from our Charity of the Year initiative are St pupils from Year 3 to Year 11 celebrating for employing me for charity helps make a difference to the lives Wilfrid’s Centre and Sheffield Young Carers. the many successes of the year. Prizes more than five years, of people with autism, epilepsy and were presented to those children who We are delighted to announce that next and thank you pupils, some of whom are disabilities. Support Dogs create had displayed impressive levels of academic year, 2017–2018, we shall be raising in their mid-fifties, for being, in general, partnerships with local schools that not only commitment in their particular field. Every money for St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield. entertaining… I wonder what the next 40 raise vital funds, but spread awareness and pupil had contributed much to school life years will bring?” understanding of the three conditions. over the year and praise was rightly given During the presentations we heard from to all our children. Throughout the year we organised Charity monies raised our choir and from Ellie Billingham, on fundraising events both inside and outside Headmaster, Mr Hicks, opened the Joel spoke candidly about his dyslexia cello, playing Tarantella by Squire. Ellie, of school, for example coffee and cake proceedings and introduced the guest and how his teachers had given him Support Dogs – £2,205 Year 11, was invited to play as she is an afternoons, a book swap day, monthly cake speaker, our very own Mr Roberts, who the confidence to overcome hurdles, accomplished musician, working towards sales, a toy sale, bring-a-bear-to-school day, presented the first set of prizes. Mr Roberts, enabling him to develop and flourish with Children in Need – £392 Grade 7 on cello and Grade 6 piano. a fashion show, a Derbyshire walk and a who retired in 2007 as a full-time science confidence. Abi’s speech centred around strawberry tea afternoon. Pupils and their teacher, continued for the next 10 years Intelligent and witty speeches ensued girls at Westbourne from the first girl, Red Nose Day – £556 families really enjoyed being involved in as a most valued lab technician and spoke from our departing Head Boy, Joel Priest, Laura Bramall in 1997, to today's thriving supporting these events and meeting the Children’s Hospital – £500 of his memories of Westbourne and how and Head Girl, Abi Heywood, with special and successful female population. wonderful dogs and their clients. his intended five years at Westbourne thanks to their deputies, Will Shahane and The evening was rounded off with a ended up as 43! Here’s how he summed Hazel Joel. We are pleased to say we raised a grand farewell reception for our departing Year up his time at the school: total of 11 pupils. Well done to everyone! £2,205.

Westbourne timeline Over 20 Year 6 pupils rose to the challenge of our annual scholarship “The standard of Westbourne examination day in January. We were competition in each 1885 – Founded by the Whitfield sisters. headquarters, Ashdell Grove. A new 2014 – Major expansion to meet growing particularly delighted to see so many Junior School library and Early Years play pupil numbers with the purchase of category was very high 1997 – Westbourne School opens its external applicants eager to secure a areas are also opened. Westbourne Place. This creates a new food and I was impressed doors to girls in all year groups. place in Westbourne Senior School. The technology facility and new drama studio. scholarship with the levels of focus 2008 – An outstanding Ofsted Early Years children integrated well with our own 2001 – A new Senior School opens in the report. 2015 – A new Pre-School extension is Year 6 children and it was clear that and aspiration amongst adjacent Ashdell House and Westbourne created just two years after the provision everyone had made some new friends becomes co-educational to GCSE. 2010 – 125 year anniversary at Sheffield the pupils. Well done to opened. winners by the end of the day. Cathedral. Our Early Years, once again, everyone who participated 2004 – Mr John Hicks arrives as new gets outstanding from Ofsted. 2015 – Launch of the new Senior They were all commended for their Headmaster. – you are a credit to School uniform incorporating the Old efforts and everyone proved worthy 2013 – Pre-School is opened by Hollywood yourselves, family and 2007 – Lower and Upper School combine Westbournian tie. with some fine performances in actor and Old Westbournian Dominic to form Junior School. various categories. Junior School.” West, for children aged 3 to 4 years. Mr Hicks, Headmaster 2007 – A Senior School extension opens in the former Radio Sheffield

The Westbourne winners are as follows: Academic scholarship – Alan Charles Music scholarship – Sam Jokhi Headmaster’s scholarship for exceptional abilities in Sport and Music – Harry Peckett Performing Arts scholarship for exceptional abilities in Music and Drama – Archie Renshaw School News www.westbourneschool.co.uk 8 Senior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 9 The Westbourne Welcome to our Senior School Journey captured on film Individualised learning and academic excellence Our teaching is lively and challenging and we have passionate and committed teachers who are skilled at stimulating and In Senior School our role is to help children to identify their stretching minds. talents, to achieve excellence inside and outside of the October 2016 saw the classroom and to provide them with every opportunity to find A broad and balanced curriculum provides pupils with the filming of our new school out what they want to do in life - all while encouraging them to perfect foundation ahead of their GCSE options. Core subjects Will Shahane video, which you can now become considerate, interesting and successful individuals. are compulsory at GCSE for all pupils at all levels of attainment, view on our website. including English (Language and Literature – double award), We offer small class sizes allowing teachers to really get to scholarship Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology – triple award) and This short film shows a know their pupils. The supportive environment promotes Mathematics. Of the 13 possible subjects remaining, most success girl's experience of the confidence and a positive self-image, which enables our children pupils will study four subjects. Westbourne Journey and to realise their potential. how the school helps Our More Able Pupils and highly motivated individuals can Congratulations to Deputy Head It is our individualised learning that sets us apart from the rest. children to make the most pursue further interests, which results in many taking 11 or Boy, William Shahane, who was All our children are stretched and an abundance of extra support of their unique skills, more GCSEs. We also have additional GCSEs being taken in Year awarded an academic scholarship is available to those needing it. to Birkdale School’s sixth form. strengths and talent – from 10 by the most able pupils. This was a just reward for his academic achievement to exceptional hard work and creativity and much more. conscientious approach to school We would like to say a life, as well as recognition of his big thank you to all the talents and ability. children, parents and We were delighted to learn that Will staff who were involved passed 5 of his GCSE’s at grade in the production. Particular thanks to our Ridgeway A* and the new more challenging specifications in maths and English lead character, played by have not stood in his way as he also Isla Mirfin, Eleanor and received a grade 8 (equivalent to Evie Reynolds and Abi A*) in both English and maths. Heywood.

Well done Will!

Head Girl, Abi Heywood, has been awarded And just when she thought it was all over, a scholarship to the sixth form of one of the Abi was asked to give an impromptu and country’s top boarding schools. unaccompanied performance of ‘Over the Rainbow’! 15-year-old Abi has been awarded the All- Rounder Scholarship to Sedbergh School Mr Hicks, Headmaster, said: “Abi came to us in Cumbria, an accolade given to the most from the all-girls’ school Ashdell Preparatory exceptional candidates. These are only awarded and she has thrived in our supportive, co- to applicants who show potential as leaders and educational environment. She has been an A wild, natural environment where mountains rise majestically whose all-round attributes will ensure that they outstanding Head Girl. from the coves and bays of sheltered sea lochs – this is Ridgway make a significant contribution to school life. He added: “To have been awarded a scholarship Adventure in Ardmore, north-west Scotland. It was also where 23 Abi had to sit a general examination paper to Sedbergh is an incredible accolade for both Year 8 and 9 pupils enjoyed a week of learning survival skills, self- before spending the night at the boarding Abi and for Westbourne and we are extremely reliance and respect for themselves, others and the environment. school where she was assessed for suitability. proud of everything she has achieved during her They were able to climb in the mountains, sea kayak amongst She also underwent a series of interviews and years with us. Congratulations Abi!” seals, visit uninhabited islands, lift creels from the depths and far Head Girl awarded an assessment in her two specialist chosen Our own scholarship examination day is held more. After a night out surviving in the wilds they were able to subjects, drama and sport. She performed in January each year. Scholarships are available reflect and build on the skills they had learned as they look ahead scholarship to top her own choice of theatre piece and faced a at Westbourne in the following categories: to the new school year. practical assessment of her three major team boarding school Academic, Music, Drama/Performing Arts, sports – tennis, hockey and netball. Sport and All-Round (Academic plus Music, Drama or Sport). Senior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 10 Senior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 11 Maths whizzes make regional final

In March, a formidable team of Year 8 and 9 Supported by Mr Bunton, Director of Studies, Science Week goes off with a bang mathematicians, including Lily Lidster, Kiril the team gained a highly respectable sixth place Vinogradov, Jessica Leatherland and Sohail on the leader board out of more than 30 schools Both Junior and Senior School pupils were treated to an exciting programme of Manavi, headed to Bradford for the UKMT from across the region. Kiril also qualified for the scientific events. Senior School had a morning lecture by Dr Nathan Patmore from Team Maths Challenge Regional Finals. Junior Kangaroo maths challenge. the University of Huddersfield. This fascinating talk discussed our current energy needs and the technologies we need to exploit to keep the lights on in the future. This provoked some interesting debate, including a well-informed question on Out and about Arthur Conan Record qualifiers for nuclear fusion from Emma Hardie in Year 9. Year 10s explored some of the most exciting jobs in science, technology, Intermediate Maths Challenge Doyle captures engineering and mathematics at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers speaking French Certificates were presented to a record number of Year 9–11 Fair at the NEC in Birmingham. There were many hands-on activities for pupils to Senior School pupils enjoyed various Lily's pupils who participated in the annual Intermediate Maths try, such as building an Eiffel Tower out of octagons in under five minutes. outings to put their French language imagination Challenge. This is a national initiative which puts pupils’ skills to the test. GCSE French skills to the test with a one-hour exam. Anjali Ashok, Sohail Enthralled young scientists also spent the day at GCSE Science Live at Sheffield students in Years 9 and 10 took a trip Manavi, Jessica Leatherland and Joseph Strike all qualified City Hall. They listened to lectures from some of the UK’s most high-profile down to Café Ceres in the summer to take part in the next ’Kangaroo’ round of the competition, scientists, such as physicist and TV presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili and medical term to practise ordering food and and Anjali gained a well-deserved ’Best in School’ certificate scientist and broadcaster Professor Lord Robert Winston. Each expert showed striking up a conversation while also for her outstanding performance. This is the highest number that science can offer solutions to many of the world’s problems. GCSE Chief sampling some of Jean-Paul and of qualifiers we have ever had in a single year at Westbourne! Examiner, Stewart Chenery, also gave vital tips on examination success. Caroline Strappazzon’s delicious crêpes. They also had the opportunity Anjali won the Hart-Shaw prize for excellence in to quiz Jean-Paul and Caroline about how they came to run one of mathematics at this year’s Prize Giving Celebration Evening.

Sheffield’s landmark French cafés. Pupils in Year 8 set Physics on the paintball field GCSE 2016 certificates 1 studied a range of

Sherlock Holmes stories Wearing full head goggles, body armour and as part of the provision for padded combat suits while shooting the more able pupils. The unit December 2016 saw the return 40% of the cohort took 11 or 12 opposition with a paintball gun – this was of work culminated in the of our 2016 GCSE year group and subjects. Why? Because they an efficient way to give Year 10 students a pupils emulating Arthur school-leavers for the presentation were accelerated, stretched and memorable lesson in physics. This year’s trip Conan Doyle's style to of their GCSE certificates. It was supported along the way and they was to Delta Force in Sheffield, based on the produce a short story in a wonderful turnout, with Mr relished the challenge. In June, the group also visited the eastern fringes of the National the genre. Lily Lidster’s Birbeck’s anecdotes bringing back Showroom cinema to see a wonderful Pupils put on their dancing shoes! Park, and the perfect place for this woodland Particular congratulations went to story, The Murder at memories for all the pupils, some French film, ‘Belle et Sébastien’, directed Amy Martindale, who achieved a adventure. In spite of the incessant drizzle, a of whom had been with us since by Nicolas Vanier and based on the Highcroft Grange was On 8 June, Year 7 and 8 pupils let their hair down to the full house of A and A* grades in all great time was had by all. Reception. There was a 100% book of the same name written by particulary good and sound of DJ Collis – aka music teacher, Mr Collis. subjects, and to Hannah McMurray pass rate in our scholarship form, Cécile Aubry. The film tells the story of appears on Westbourne The equations of motion, force and gas who achieved five A* grades. This disco at Abbeydale Sports Club was an excellent night, with 86% of all grades at grade a seven-year-old orphan boy and a wild School’s website! pressure seemed far less abstract to those organised and hosted by Friends of Westbourne. Children in attendance, and lessons from the trip will B or above and 56% at grade A dog who help resistance fighters to flee "I was thoroughly Please see page 4 for our GCSE and staff danced the night away and entered into the spirit of be referenced regularly over the next year of or A*. Most impressive is that across the border into Switzerland and impressed with how 2017 results. foil a Nazi plan to capture them. Tense, things in our dancing competition, which saw Declan Saxton education, enabling students to answer GCSE well the pupils engaged but beautifully shot, it was clear that crowned champion of the boys and 'Dancing Queen' Erin Physics questions such as: with the Sherlock students enjoyed the story and were Davies for the girls. Holmes stories. They ‘The gun fires the paintball forwards at a able to follow much of the French. demonstrated that Jack Kelk received a special award for his unique and velocity of 90 m/s. The paintball has a mass Our GCSE French students were they were able to write incredibly talented style of movement. Pupils also of 0.0030 kg. Calculate the momentum of the also lucky enough to work with a local stories in the crime participated in a quiz which involved guessing the teacher paintball just after the gun is fired. Use the French student from Paris, Tiphanie fiction genre and to from a number of obscure clues! correct equation from the Physics Equations Grandjean. They enjoyed practising use vocabulary of the A big thank you to Mrs Goodfellow and the staff who Sheet.’ their conversation skills, finding out lots Victorian era to make organised the event for giving up their evening to ensure that of information about her life in the UK their stories authentic." the children had a relaxed and fun evening. and in France, and sharing their own interests and hobbies with her. A huge Mrs Wells, Head of Similarly, a fantastic evening was had by all who attended the thank you to Tiphanie for volunteering English. Year 11 prom, a glamorous event at the Royal Victoria Holiday her free time and coming to work with Inn on Wednesday 21 June. Well organised by Deputy Head us here at Westbourne. Girl, Hazel Joel, all the Year 11s looked extremely smart and sophisticated. Well done and thank you Hazel. Senior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 12 Junior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 13

Young detectives examine the evidence With fingerprints, blood spatters and some potential perpetrators. Donning white Welcome to Junior School suspicious handwriting to analyse, you’d suits, masks and gloves, the SOCOs be forgiven for thinking this was from a examined the crime scene in the biology scene a TV drama! However, October’s lab while the forensic scientists carried Our children thrive here in this academic yet supportive Our teachers are specialists in teaching junior children and this aggravated burglary, as staged by Sci-High out the laboratory work. Pupils used and nurturing environment. All children learn differently is their passion. We have specialist teachers in maths, English, science events company, was a chance to blood pattern, fingerprint and handwriting and we treat all our pupils as individuals. As a result, each science, art, music, IT and modern languages - including a native put Year 8’s forensics and detective skills analysis, as well as paper chromatography one of them is given the opportunity to shine. French speaker in Mme Hinchliffe. We develop your child to the well and truly to the test for Forensics Day. and physical fit evidence, to identify the very best of their abilities and ensure that they move on ready and We offer small class sizes and have excellent facilities including suspect. The session ended with a re- excited to take up the challenge of Senior School education. Pupils were divided into two groups a large art studio, IT suite, science lab and several playgrounds. enactment of a trial in order to sentence of Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCOs) Children also have access to Senior School facilities including the guilty party. and forensic scientists to carry out an our new drama studio, the outdoor ‘Dell’ amphitheatre and our investigation and decide between three purpose-built food technology area.

Guest poet helps creativity to flow Our first House Day Westbourne’s Senior School English Year 7 and 8 students were inspired department were delighted to by Daniel’s helpful hints on story welcome back guest author Daniel writing. Alex Reed said: “The In 2016, the children were given the In the afternoon the children competed in Blythe. Daniel, who has written creative writing workshop was opportunity to work together with other the annual house event, the Westbourne a range of fiction and non-fiction really useful as it has helped me house members to identify a mascot to Wheeze, which rounded off a very books, including ‘Shadow Runners’ get better at writing effective story represent their team. successful half term. and ‘Dr Who: Autonomy’, ran a openings.” Christopher Wang added: Following on from this, new sports T-shirts A second very successful House Day took series of exciting creative writing “The best part of the day was were designed in house colours with their place in July. The whole of Junior School workshops as part of the Key Stage hearing all about Daniel Blythe’s life mascots proudly featured on the back. burst into colour as children donned their 3 enrichment programme. He also as a writer.” These were ready in time for the Junior house T-shirts to represent their own delivered an illustrated presentation School’s first House Day in October 2016. particular house in a variety of games and detailing his life as a writer and his House Day provided an opportunity for the activities. Events included a treasure hunt, fascination with Dr Who! children in Key Stage 2 to work together on orienteering, problem solving, and arts and a number of tasks. crafts.

These ranged from benchball to a general To aid transition, Year 2 and Year 7 were Day of the Dead Top of the chemistry bench knowledge quiz and boomwhackers, all led invited to join in the entertainment in what by house captains and vice captains. was a fun-filled day and a great way to In November, Year 9 had round off a fantastic summer term. a break from their GCSE Spanish lesson to take part in El Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead. This annual Mexican holiday is not a Westbourne houses gloomy, scary or morbid occasion but a colourful, happy celebration of the lives of those who have died. The Anyone who knows Westbourne School will be aware of Former heads of Westbourne: the healthy rivalry between our houses – Whitfield, Holmes, day is celebrated throughout Congratulations to Morley Goulding (Year 11), John Buckner 1885–1887 Miss Julia Holmes Mexico, especially in the (Year 10), and Elliot Renshaw and Greg Shahane (Year 9) for Johnson and Mercer. Steeped in tradition, each house is named southern and central regions, coming fifth in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s annual Top of after a previous headmaster or headmistress. Children from 1885–1887 Miss Sarah Whitfield and around the world by people with Mexican ancestry. Mrs the Bench regional competition at King Edward VII School in Year 3 upwards are placed into houses and siblings are placed Wilcox led a fiesta-style lesson, complete with music and film, Sheffield. They enjoyed various rounds testing their knowledge in the same house. Our houses compete against each other in 1919–1933 Mr C Mercer sport, music and for house points. It’s a great way to promote and Year 9 decorated biscuits in the style of candied skulls and of chemistry, including balancing some difficult symbol 1933–1944 Mr GBB Johnson thoroughly enjoyed learning about these colourful celebrations. equations and recognising element names in song clips. They teamwork and group loyalty as well as a sense of competition. also demonstrated their practical skills in the laboratory. A superb achievement! Junior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 14 Junior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 15

Transported back On the airwaves with BBC Radio Sheffield

to Roman times

In February we welcomed BBC Radio In May, Year 4 set off on a Roman-themed mini-break near the historic city of York. They arrived at Brigantium, a large Sheffield back to Westbourne to record Roman fort from the 1st century AD, which was actually a large the very popular Kids Talk programme. outdoor classroom. Here they were greeted by a duty centurion Led by BBC presenter Paulette Edwards, scouting for new recruits who was more than happy to enrol our Year 2 joined in a lively debate on topics Westbournians. The next day saw the group travelling to the market town of Malton for a museum workshop. The children were fascinated Pupils and teachers had an appropriately rigorous introduction ranging from the purpose of pigeons to learn that an auxiliary garrison, Derventio, had existed to life in the Roman army. Each equipped with a helmet, spear and the habits of family and friends, underneath the town. and shield, they learnt how a fort is built and laid out. This was to current affairs, including Brexit and followed by weapons training, guard duty, craft work and parade The group were also invited to take part in a study arranged by Theresa May. ground drill. York University. This involved testing a computer game depicting life in Roman times. Their feedback helped shape future Year 5 also had an encounter with BBC Radio Sheffield when Thankfully the recruits were successful, proudly earning a day’s approaches to game design for archaeology and heritage. It’s no they visited their studios in March. This was to support their pay and a diploma. wonder that Year 4 returned to school brimming with knowledge work on writing their own radio plays in Mrs Foster-Major’s The evening was spent at Helmsley Youth Hostel where the and elated from their experiences. drama class. Working in groups, they had already written and children enjoyed a Roman-themed quiz, mosaic making and adapted their scripts before recording them and adding sound This is just one of the new residential destinations added to our stories about rampaging Romans. effects and background music. itinerary this year.

At BBC Radio Sheffield they were able to see a professional studio in action. As well as a tour, the morning group saw one of the presenters doing the morning show, and six students were selected to be featured live on air to answer questions on World Women’s Day which was being celebrated that day – 8 March. Our afternoon group had to be very quiet while they watched presenter Howard Pressman’s show go out live.

Westbourne’s Ashdell Grove building was once the home of BBC Radio Sheffield. Later this year BBC Radio Sheffield Did you know? will make a welcome return to its roots to celebrate its 50th anniversary!

Water, water, everywhere on Derbyshire residential Westbourne parents support maths workshop

What better way to bring Year 5’s topic They then travelled to Buxton for our Mrs Cannell, Year 5 form tutor and Head At Westbourne we recognise that Feedback from these sessions was on water to life than with real life river first ever trip to White Hall Outdoor of Junior School, said: studies in the beautiful Derbyshire Education Centre. The focus for this parents play an important role in very positive as parents learnt about “Pupils benefit enormously, both countryside? Throughout this topic part of the visit was Westbourne values supporting their children’s education how they could support their children’s educationally and socially, from this children learnt about the water cycle, – excellence, friendship, teamwork, and they are regularly invited to take learning. Staff worked on creating type of experience. It was a privilege water conservation, rivers and the respect, determination, courage and part in various academic activities. a calculations policy which Miss to watch their confidence grow over Sheffield Flood. They returned from the equality. Some excellent day and night- As such we were delighted to see so Surtees put together and shared with time, see them challenge themselves three-day residential trip exhausted yet time activities, such as shelter building, many Junior School parents attend parents in the summer term. This and support their peers. I was exhilarated! canoeing and rock scrambling, made for our spring maths workshops with was then incorporated into the Open incredibly proud!” the ideal way to bring them to life. mathematics consultant, Liz Gibbs. Parent sessions where parents were The group spent a fascinating first day at given the opportunity to work on a the Moorlands Centre on the Longshaw calculations task with their child. Estate, learning how rivers are formed. Junior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 16 Junior School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 17 A hair-raising Science Week Miss Myhill made sure that the Junior The sweet, sticky subject of chocolate Science Week programme was packed certainly drew attention for the ‘Science of A taste of Senior School with events and workshops to engage Chocolate’ session. Meanwhile, during the pupils in the fascinating world of science. ‘Sublime Science’ show, pupils learnt how During the ‘It’s Electrifying’ workshop different sounds are made and had a go at children looked at different types of making their own slime. Workshops about For Year 6 pupils we have a programme of activities designed Current Year 7 pupils were invited to join the Junior School House electricity, made a human circuit, made ‘Our Amazing Brain’ and a ‘Healthy Heart’ to help children settle in, and make learning as easy as Day in July to encourage teamwork and camaraderie across hair stand on end with our amazing Van de also gave children valuable insights into possible, when they move up to Senior School the following Junior and Senior School. Year 6 enjoyed various activities with Graaff generator and even made electricity the human body. September. their Year 7 buddies, including a treasure trail and orienteering. themselves. In November, pupils began their transition by enjoying lessons Once in Year 7, our youngest Senior School children benefit from ‘across the road’. They enjoyed maths lessons, learning about a dedicated pastoral team, namely Mrs Loasby, who is pastoral Pascal’s Triangle with Mr Birbeck and Mr Bunton. Mr Glover care leader for transition and Year 7. They also share playtimes It is part of a unique partnership between South Yorkshire Fire & taught a sports science lesson on human bones and Mr Davey with Year 8 in the dedicated Ashdell Grove playground. This allows Crucial life lessons in safety Rescue, South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Safer Roads introduced pupils to our restless earth in his geography lesson. them time to ‘play’ as they would have in Junior School and Partnership. develop at their own pace. Throughout the year they shared assembly with the current Year

At Westbourne, making sure that our pupils stay safe in 7, had several ‘meet the form teacher’ sessions, explored Senior Similarly, the whole school experiences a ‘Move up Day’ in June. The most memorable part of the experience came from Thomas and outside school is an absolute must. The annual January School during enrichment afternoons and worked collaboratively This gives them and any new children joining the school a chance Melson, who had staff and students in hysterics during the fire trip to visit the Crucial Crew at the Lifewise Centre in with Years 7 and 8 on a pupil handbook. to meet their new form tutor and teammates, helping everyone scene and even got a special mention from the centre staff as Rotherham provides a great way to promote safety and to settle in more easily the following September. we said our goodbyes. awareness in everyday life.

A wide range of activities and workshops look at some of the typical challenges any child might face and how to tackle them with confidence through role play – these include first aid, internet safety, peer pressure, arson, road safety, home safety and bus travel safety. All our children’s learning is then followed up in PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education) classes at school to reinforce these important life lessons. The Lifewise Centre is a life-size film set of a small town Chinese enrichment created by real TV set designers. afternoons

There was nowhere better than the industrial Bringing the Iron Man to life museum of Kelham Island to learn about the steel As part of Westbourne’s partnership with the world-leading city of Sheffield’s industrial heritage and bring University of Sheffield, throughout the year we were joined to life the book ‘The Iron Man’, by former Poet by members of the Confucius Institute. Laureate Ted Hughes, for Year 3. The Confucius Institute is an international collaboration The children learnt about how steel was created between the university, the Office of Chinese Language and the famous crucible pots of Benjamin Council International and two Chinese universities. Chinese representatives spent time with our Year 5 and 6 pupils during Huntsman. They watched as the River Don Engine their enrichment afternoons and delivered some exciting was powered up, and they even got to act out workshops offering an insight into various features of Chinese the process of steel production in the play-based culture, such as Chinese classical music, Mandarin language area, the Melting Pot. They were enthralled by skills, paper cutting, fan dancing and tai chi and martial arts. the enormous Bessemer converter and went on For example, on one particular visit Xi Liu, from the Confucius a hunt around the buildings to find out about the Institute, shared his expert kung fu skills. Following a brief “I loved it when we practised properties of different metals from the story of history of kung fu and its origins in China, the children ‘Ironie’. participated in a series of warm-ups and basic moves. kicks to defend ourselves The children had a great day and learned lots against Xi Liu.” of new things. Here are just a few of their Sophie Dickinson, Year 6. comments: George Blank said, “I learned that the River Don Engine was the biggest in the world,” and Sam Kasher added, “I had so much fun in the Melting Pot I didn’t want to leave.” Pre-School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 18 Pre-School www.westbourneschool.co.uk 19

Pre-School graduation Pre-School at Pre-School Sports Day fun Westbourne The sun shone and parents cheered proudly as our Pre-School Since opening in 2013, our Pre- children enjoyed Sports Day with their PE teachers, who they School has been highly successful know well from the specialist PE lessons on offer in Pre-School. thanks to the outstanding quality The children had a brilliant morning competing in the sprint race, of teaching and learning and racquet and ball, ball and bucket, sack race and obstacle race. the offer of specialist subjects. They also took part in the skills circuit, which included throwing Catering for children aged three a ball into a bucket, jumping over hurdles, and balancing a to four, we tailor phonics and beanbag on their head whilst manoeuvring through poles. They numeracy lessons to meet each had to see how many times they could hit the cricket wickets, child’s abilities and we personalise they joined in relay shuttles with their friends, had a go at each child’s learning journey. Family and friends were brimming with They also performed a number of old balancing the ball on their racquet and tried to throw the javelin Children, parents and staff thoroughly enjoyed a fun-filled and pride at the Pre-School graduation favourites such as ‘Incy Wincy Spider’, This is a valuable service for busy as far as they could to get it in the hoops. energetic morning! ceremony. Each child received a ‘When I Hear the Music’ and ‘When mums and dads, especially those certificate and handshake from Goldilocks Went to the House of the Bears’. who already have older children Headmaster Mr Hicks. The children This important event for our youngest at Westbourne – though places Parents and carers were treated to a magical sang a special Pre-School graduation Westbournians culminated in a delicious are not restricted to children who performance of ‘Christmas Around the World’ when song to mark the occasion as well as afternoon tea. We are delighted that no Christmas go on to attend Westbourne and our Pre-School children explored Christmas traditions ‘Frère Jacques’ which they had learned fewer than 10 children will be continuing childcare vouchers are accepted. from the different countries they had been learning in their specialist French lessons. on their Westbourne journey in September Around the about. We were entertained with songs from the UK, when they join our Reception class. China, Australia, USA, France and Brazil, including a World Chinese New Year song, an Australian ‘Walking Around the Beach’ song and ‘Santa Samba’! Where’s Westie? Bonjour Sundown adventure Record visitors for Our Pre-School mascot ‘Westie’ gets out and about and even les enfants! Pre-School and Reception had goes home and on holiday with our Pre-School children! a fantastic time at Sundown Pre-School open morning Adventureland theme park. This Lucky Westie went on a round the world trip during the was the perfect end-of-term treat More parents than ever joined us in February for a look round Pre-School, which has summer with the Goodfellow family. Here are just some of after such a fantastic year at gone from strength to strength. Parents were keen to secure a place for their child and the places he visited… school. some even registered their babies!

They enjoyed exploring the different The morning involved a tour round our fabulous new facilities, adventure playground houses and climbing aboard the and spacious classroom. It was also the perfect opportunity to celebrate the birthday pirate ships, and went on a boat of Westie, our school mascot, with our children’s entertainer, fun activities and face- journey through a real pirate world! painting in the Junior School hall. Thank you to Friends of Westbourne for the lovely They rode the trains and saw refreshments and to Mrs Loasby, Food Technology teacher, for the delicious Westie cowboys and Indians! The children cake. The note below sums up the great impression parents have of Pre-School: even got to explore the biggest “It was lovely to see the setting again and to meet the staff... It’s made a really Rockies, Canada Death Valley Grand Canyon Skywalk adventure playground they had ever positive impression on all of us and we look forward to him joining Westbourne At Westbourne French is taught from Pre-School seen and to play on the giant slides in September.” because we believe that learning a foreign language with all their friends. is much easier for fluency at an early age rather Thank you to all the parents who than later in life. What’s more, they are able to learn accompanied us and helped to the language and an authentic French accent as make this trip so successful. we’re lucky to have Mme Hinchliffe, who is a native Grand Canyon Kyoto, Japan Nara temple, Japan speaker, as our French teacher in Junior School.

In Early Years and Key Stage1 they sing traditional songs and rhymes, while in Key Stage 2 every lesson provides opportunities for pupils to communicate for practical purposes like tasting French food.

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Music at Westbourne Young composers of the future

Music education and performance is Our Pre-School children enjoy specialist We have several choirs to accommodate outstanding at Westbourne, with many of lessons with a fully qualified member of the different age ranges, who perform join forces with Music in the Round our talented musicians often passing their our teaching staff. both in school and outside to the wider grade exams far earlier than expected for community. Children benefit from expert There are music tours that enrich our their age. Many of our Year 6 pupils are coaching from some of the UK’s top performers’ love and appreciation of taught Grade 5 theory and are fast-tracked symphonic ensembles, such as the Hallé There’s nothing more awe-inspiring for a young music, the most recent being to Prague. through Senior School to complete GCSE in Manchester, and from Ensemble 360 composer than to see and hear their work being Children are given every opportunity to Music early – many pupils reaching Grade 8 – the acclaimed professional musicians performed by world-renowned, professional increase their confidence by experiencing by the time they leave. of Music in the Round at the Crucible musicians. This is exactly what happened when as many different performance situations Theatre, Sheffield. a selection of talented Senior School musicians All children from Year 1 are given the as possible; the more formal Firth Hall were given the chance to take part in a special opportunity to learn any musical instrument and Upper Chapel in Sheffield plus Our annual carol service in St Marie’s workshop with the Sheffield Music Hub and Music they like and to perform in the many informal some of the most popular local music Cathedral is a prestigious affair, bringing in the Round, who feature in Sheffield’s own world- and formal concerts that take place. venues, such as Yellow Arch Studios, The our whole community together in famous chamber music festival. Greystones and the iconic Leadmill. celebration and song. The Senior School pupils had been working on their own compositions for several months. The culmination of the project saw the students’ compositions performed and recorded by world-class musicians from A musical year Ensemble 360, the acclaimed professional musicians of Music in the Round.

Mrs Pritchett, Head of Senior School Music, said: “The Once again the music department had Some star players have been making professionals were all very impressed at the standard of a busy year. It feels like every year the their mark. 11-year-old George Wood was the compositions and it was fantastic to hear the world standard of the pupils’ performances interviewed by the BBC for BBC Music premier performances of 16 future composers.” is higher than ever and they always Day in June, while Harrison Cundy in Year manage to match this with their level 8, who got a distinction in his Grade 5 of enthusiasm. jazz clarinet exam, secured a place on the National Youth Music Camp during the Work in the classroom continued summer. Camps provide opportunities to inspire with all sorts of different for young people from across the UK outcomes. As part of the Year 7 samba to broaden their musical experience, project, the children were asked to create develop their skills and share their their own instrument using recycled A samba extravaganza enjoyment with others. materials. Meanwhile, Year 3 worked hard on their recorder playing during We were lucky with the weather as the music lessons and spent the summer rain held off for our Music for a Summer’s - Old Westbournian Tom Chan returned We were delighted to take part in a vibrant and festive term preparing for their ABRSM Music Evening event. The pupils rose to the to help the string group prepare for the Samba Day at in June. Twenty Year 5 and 6 Medals. Each of the pupils had to perform occasion and we were treated to a summer concert, even creating his own pupils joined the 250 children and 50 school staff from across two pieces and take a musical skills test. huge variety of ‘busking’ all around the arrangement of ’s ‘Viva La Vida’ Sheffield in a joint project between Sheffield Music Hub and In Pre-School our youngest musicians grounds. The warmer weather gave the for them to play. Samba in a Box, led by the Sheffield Children’s University. expanded their repertoire of songs and evening a real garden party feeling and all performed in front of their families during those who attended thoroughly enjoyed - Brian Winter, our woodwind and brass The children performed in front of the 121st Lord Mayor of two concerts this year. themselves. specialist, worked with Year 3 to give Sheffield, Councillor Anne Murphy, before enjoying their them the opportunity to learn a new picnic lunch in the sunshine. We saw a vast array of musical influences One of the most exciting aspects of our instrument. from around the world. Years 5 and 6 gave year in music was the opportunity to Resplendent in their brightly coloured costumes and us all a carnival feeling with their samba work with professional musicians. Below - Year 7 were given a fantastic banners, the final performance took place in the afternoon in playing, Year 8 played the sitar and tabla are just a few examples: introduction to singing technique by the form of a mass rhythmical display in Barker’s Pool, drums, and others played African djembes. Catherine Chapman, the Choral Director creating a happy carnival atmosphere for shoppers and - Our string players were greatly We also expanded our extracurricular at St John’s Church in . passers-by. motivated by the cellist Lucy Revis at a ensembles by adding a string group and a number of workshops this year and all Mrs Pritchett, Head of Senior School Music A huge thank you to Mr Johnston, drum teacher, and Mr senior wind band to our weekly rehearsal resulted in fantastic performances. Woodward, Head of Junior School Music, for facilitating our schedule. involvement in the amazing day. Music www.westbourneschool.co.uk 22 Music www.westbourneschool.co.uk 23 Singing with the Hallé Strictly not Ballroom

The summer term shimmied to a close at our end-of-term musical Also performing were The Oaks wind band, The Guitar Group, extravaganza, ‘Strictly not Ballroom’. This was held at the University Acorns wind band and the piano trio, Tempest – singing their own of Sheffield’s Firth Hall and the evening featured a vibrant medley of song ‘911’. Top musicians songs and music linked to dance. James Verney, Grade 5 guitar, soothed our souls with a beautiful The samba band opened the show, instantly creating a carnival rendition of Parisian Waltz. We witnessed a welcome return from atmosphere. Theo Drainville-Saul then played ‘Tamacun’ on acoustic Yunki Lee who returned to school from Korea during his two week In June we took our outstanding musicians to guitar, and the Senior School choir sang ‘Colours of the Wind’ from vacation. Yunki, Grade 8 piano, played an arrangement of Etude op. the Upper Chapel to perform in the Invitation Pocahontas. The Junior School choir gave accomplished renditions 10 no.5 (Black key to white key) and Waltz no.7 by Chopin. Concert – this is where our outstanding of ‘Hushabye Mountain’ and ‘RMS Titanic’, accompanied by a musicians are invited to perform. It was the The finale, from the Beauchief Blues Band, comprised the whole modern dance routine that had been choreographed with the help third year that we had used the venue and cast coming together in song to round off this uptempo evening. of a professional contemporary dance group. Our combined choirs once again the atmosphere and acoustics Mr Woodward, Head of Junior School Music, said: sang with gusto for their performance of ‘Defying Gravity’ from the gave all the performers a real boost. musical Wicked, and we tapped along as the Hoedown Hillbillies “This was a great night with music bringing the whole school There was a huge variety of styles and swung to country dance accompanied by Drowsy Maggie. together. Congratulations to all the children for having the instruments, showcasing just how diverse confidence to perform in front of such a large audience in this the musicianship is at Westbourne. Our older landmark building.” students demonstrated how brilliant they are and how they love taking on a challenge, involving lots of practice and hard work as well as talent. Mr Hicks, Headmaster, said: “This was a The magic of fabulous evening and I was so impressed with the talent on show. Many thanks to our music St Marie’s Cathedral department for showcasing our top musical talent.” Christmas is a special time at Westbourne with special services and A big well done to all our featured musicians: music to mark the occasion.

Jessica Simmons – Chasing Cars (Piano) On 15 December, our annual service at St Harrison Cundy – Valse Lente (Piano) Marie’s Cathedral was every bit as wonderful The Hallé Orchestra ranks among the UK’s top and atmospheric as in previous years. Rosie Molyneux – How Far I’ll Go (Piano & Voice) symphonic ensembles and our Junior School Pupils aged from 5 to 16 took part in an Theo Drainville-Saul – Tamacum (Guitar) choir were lucky enough to take part in two evening of carols and seasonal readings that Thank you to our Deputy Head Boy and Girl, William Shahane and Hazel Joel, for Edwin Paul – Cantina Music (Piano) masterclass performances at their Hallé St reverberated round the congregation thanks to the superb acoustics of St Marie’s. opening the evening. Well done to all Ellie Billingham – Sonata V (Cello) Peter’s venue in Manchester. our children, staff and parents for their Congregational hymns, solos and festive Nell Lidster – Hedwig’s Theme (Cello) contribution. On both occasions they joined forces with other participating schools songs by our school choirs made for a to form a mass choir to sing a range of songs. They also stepped up to This joyous occasion was complete Sam Radley – Morning (Saxophone) wonderful order of service. Our orchestra “There was a very warm welcome for the plate performing ‘RMS Titanic’ and ‘Hushabye Mountain’ on their everybody and we were delighted with with a mix of traditional and modern own, and were given useful feedback and advice from Shirley Court entertained everyone with the ‘Hallelujah Archie Renshaw – Wonderwall (Guitar) the number of people who joined us hymns and eloquent readings. Children who runs the Hallé Children’s Choir. Chorus’ and ‘Sleigh Bells’ and we also heard treated us to performances on handbells, Sam Jokhi – Mamba (Guitar) a beautiful rendition of ‘Have Yourself a at this special celebration,” said Mrs boomwhackers and guitars. There were “I am incredibly proud of everyone who worked so hard in committing Merry Little Christmas‘ from our chamber Pritchett, Head of Senior School Music. David Hughes – Flip Flop (Piano) to all the rehearsals leading up to this performance,” said Mr ensembles of woodwind, ukuleles and choir. Our recessional collection was in aid of Similarly, we were joined by family and Woodward, Head of Junior School Music. strings, in addition to some fabulous our Charity of the Year – Support Dogs. friends at St Mark’s Church in Broomhill festive choir singing. for our annual Year 3–6 Christmas Carol performance. Music www.westbourneschool.co.uk 24 Music www.westbourneschool.co.uk 25 A rocking night Music exam results Musical Exam Board Instrument Grade Result treat from Lola Brereton ABRSM Piano 1 Pass Charlotte Jolley ABRSM Piano 1 Pass GSCE Jessica Simmons ABRSM Piano 5 Pass at Anjali Ashok ABRSM Piano 6 Pass Elliot Renshaw ABRSM Piano 5 Pass Music Archie Renshaw ABRSM Piano 2 Pass Ellie Dalton ABRSM Piano 1 Distinction Jessica Simmons Trinity Drums 4 Pass performers Ben Pereira Trinity Drums 3 Pass Kiril Vinogradov ABRSM Piano 4 Pass In November Westbourne took to the stage at the iconic Sam Jokhi ABRSM Piano 3 Merit Leadmill – a mainstay of the Sheffield live music scene. Sam Radley ABRSM Piano 3 Pass In March a group of incredibly talented Pulp and The are just some of the Sheffield Eleanor Dalton ABRSM Theory 2 Merit Year 9, 10 and 11 GCSE Music students Severin Gale ABRSM Piano 8 Pass bands who have played at the venue and, for one night only, came together for a concert of their Angela Pereira ABRSM Violin 1 Merit Westbourne music makers took centre stage. examined solo and ensemble pieces. A Jessica Simmons ABRSM Violin 5 Pass select audience of parents and student From Year 5 to Year 11, the skill and confidence on display was Thomas Melson ABRSM Piano 1 Distinction peers were given a musical treat, with a incredible. Our samba band raised the roof and set the standard Lily Lidster ABRSM Piano 3 Pass diverse range of instruments and styles for the awesome acts to follow. We heard from groups such as Matthew Verity Trinity Bass Guitar 3 Merit James Verney Trinity Classical Guitar 5 Pass from beatboxing to singing. Cold Blood and Station Lane, and enjoyed the welcome return David Hughes Trinity Guitar 1 Distinction of our staff band, Chalk Face, who rocked the night away along Elliot Renshaw ABRSM Theory 5 Pass Anjali Ashok – Erster Schmerz (Piano) with a whole gamut of talented acts. Eleanor Dalton ABRSM Theory 3 Merit Jess Simmons – Allegro (Violin) Jessica Leatherland ABRSM Theory 2 Distinction “What a great experience for the Holly Simmons ABRSM Theory 2 Merit Elliot Renshaw – Yodinami (Piano) George Blank ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass children to be able to perform in Patrick Ryan – Albatross (Guitar) Judy Afandi ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass a real band venue and at such an Poppy Fletcher ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Nina Sanderson – Eyes Shut (Piano) Oliver Brown ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass iconic location. I hope this Hatty Leatherland ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Edwin Paul – Bread and Butter (Piano) Sam Kasher ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Joe Courtnall – Improvisation (Beatboxing) will inspire the children and make Richard Lee ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass John Buckner – Boulevard of Broken them hungry for more.” Jakob Parramore ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Lily Radley ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Dreams (Guitar) Mr Woodward, Head of Junior School Music. Neema Wright ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass James Verney – El Caminante (Guitar) Alfie Bedford ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass If you missed this rocking night of Westbourne music, head Kevin Lee ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Ellie Billingham – Tarantella (Cello) to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ Joshua Gilbert ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass westbourneschooluk Nina Meiring ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Jess Leatherland – Caro Mio Ben (Voice) Obi Uchegbu Trinity Guitar Initial Merit Kyle Mohan Trinity Drums 1 Merit Emma Sargent ABRSM Recorder Silver Pass Millie Andrew ABRSM Recorder Silver Pass Grace Brown ABRSM Recorder Bronze Pass Cristina Bayona ABRSM Recorder Bronze Pass Sam Jokhi ABRSM Recorder Bronze Pass Esme Woodhouse ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Matilda Wells ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Freyja Rodenburg ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Jacob O'Donnell ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Charlotte Jolley ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Will Hawley ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Ben Hartog ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Elizabeth Goodfellow ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Maddie Cundy ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Joe Courtnall - Beatboxing Joe Davies ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass Luca Cancello ABRSM Recorder Copper Pass The Arts www.westbourneschool.co.uk 26 The Arts www.westbourneschool.co.uk 27

The Year 6 MAPs (More Able Pupils) Drama Group presented their own version of Pirates and mermaids The arts at Arthur Ransome’s celebrated Lake District adventure, ‘Swallows and Amazons’, to fellow pupils and parents. The Westbourne make a splash Westbourne Dell, with its garden and natural amphitheatre, made the perfect setting for this classic story of sailing, camping, Ahoy there me hearties and shiver me timbers… a crazy and fishing, exploration and piracy. colourful collection of pirates and mermaids took to the stage for a fabulous performance in May. We place a high value Swallows and “This was a delightful summer production on the arts, giving every and our cast enjoyed bringing it to life,” said Children from Reception to Year 2 swashed, buckled and raised the Jolly Roger as they presented the nautically-themed ‘Pirates Versus Amazons set sail Westbourne drama teacher Mrs Foster-Major. child the opportunity to at Westbourne Mermaids’. express their own unique With seven fantastic songs and a hilarious script, we joined Captain personality and release the Scarypants on a swashbuckling adventure with his band of brave pirates, power of imagination. a hungry crocodile, a crew of feisty mermaids and, of course, one insane parrot! “It was a high-spirited performance with plenty of opportunity to raise If your child has an intuitive gift for art, Arts and a cutlass and swish a fishtail, showing that even our youngest children music or drama, we’ll uncover it. Stunning have great theatrical talent,” said drama teacher Mrs Foster-Major. art is produced at all ages and our after school art clubs are in high demand. drama trips Additional music and dance teachers come A wealth of theatre and cinema trips, to school each week to support the existing planned by our drama and English staff and to offer group tuition. Drama is departments, have given children in Pupils used their location to embedded in the curriculum, offering a both Senior and Junior School the Food for thought at Artists make a splash their advantage, investigating creative spark for young minds and further chance to see real applications of Westbourne for Chinese New Year local shops, produce and developing confidence. Our investment literary concepts on stage and screen. talking to specialists in their in a new drama studio in 2015, complete Year 10 and 11 drama students At a time when food fields. with professional lighting rig, lighting desk, In January, nine talented experienced all three performance spaces technology is disappearing blackout blinds and curtains, reflects the While Years 2, 3 and 4 went to the Many of the children have Westbourne artists had their at Sheffield Theatres. We went to see from the curriculum in so importance we place on the performing arts. Crucible Studio to see ‘The Snow Child’, great culinary skills and artwork chosen to be entered ‘Operation Crucible’ at the Crucible Studio, many schools, cooking Year 5 were lucky to have a backstage already have baking talents. into the Chinese New Year This is in stark contrast to the national ‘Dr Frankenstein’ at the Crucible and ‘The at Westbourne is on the tour of the Crucible, and Pre-School We offer a selection of Art Competition organised by trend, as in many schools drama and Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- up. Since the addition of with his prize by the Lord enjoyed a trip to the cinema with Years 1 different recipes to cook, the Confucius Institute at the performing arts no longer have their own time’ at the Lyceum. Year 9 also went to our new food technology Mayor. and 2 to see Santa Claus: The Movie. enabling pupils of all abilities University of Sheffield. programme of study from the national see ‘Blood Brothers’ at the Lyceum. department in 2015 the to develop their skills. Congratulations to all our curriculum and are therefore facing a crisis. Finally, the whole school from Reception subject has gone from Part of a city-wide initiative, The author Daniel Blythe ran creative artists! through to Year 8 are all going to see The strength to strength, with Our Junior School pupils took our artists were selected to There are opportunities to perform in writing workshops for Years 7–8. He also Wizard of Oz at Sheffield Theatres in events such as ‘The Great part in the Licence to Cook have their work on display at Key Stage 1: Oscar Head, concerts both in and outside of school. gave a talk about his life as a writer and his January 2018. Westbourne Bake Off’ and programme as part of their Sheffield’s City Hall to mark William Rayner and Daniella Staging a play is an exercise in teamwork lifelong love of Doctor Who! He finished our popular annual Easter design technology course. This the start of the Chinese New Arnold. and productions regularly take place in both the day with a book signing session. Cookery Course inspiring so gave them the opportunity Year. Out of all the schools Junior and Senior School, either inside or in Key Stage 2: Louis Cannell, many to just get cooking! to learn how to cook, as well involved Oscar Head, Year 1, our natural outdoor amphitheatre, The Dell. Marcus Ainger, Nina Meiring, Cinderella doesn’t always have to wait until as make informed decisions went on to win the overall We have some avid foodies at First Prize for Key Stage 1. He Sophia Dickinson, John Lee, Our standard of theatre production is Christmas for her fairy godmother to get her about diet and nutrition, health Westbourne and this year saw was presented and Jacob O’Donnell. such that we perform large productions Summer to the ball. In fact, she stepped into her glass and safety and wise food the successful introduction in local theatres, eg ‘Bugsy Malone’ at slippers and headed for adventure in her shopping. We extend this in of the new AQA GCSE Food the Montgomery Theatre in Sheffield, and pumpkin coach at the height of the summer Senior School to give pupils School antics Preparation and Nutrition Sheffield Young Artists invite the wider community. Past recent holidays for Westbourne’s Summer School! at all ages an understanding syllabus with more practical productions have included: of the importance of nutrition, Open to all children, from those who have just work, investigation and food eating well and staying healthy. Congratulations to all completed Year 1 up to those in Year 8, and not science. 2012 – Oliver the Junior and Senior just Westbourne pupils, this is a highly popular School children who had week-long programme of fun activities during 2013 – Little Shop of Horrors their artwork chosen and the summer holidays. Twelve enthusiastic displayed at in participants enjoyed a mix of drama, crafts, music 2014 – The Wizard of Oz the annual Sheffield Young and even took part in a special pantomime. Congratulations also to 2015 – Annie Artists competition organised Similarly, Cookery School opened its doors once by Abbeydale Rotary Club. Heath Davenport, in Year 2, again for the summer holidays. Over the course whose work was selected 2016 – Grease Special mention to seniors of three days, budding young chefs learnt new from the SYA exhibition to Harrison Cundy and Lulu 2017 – Bugsy Malone recipes and honed their culinary skills. be displayed at the Art in Morrison-Parry who won the Gardens exhibition in the Bronze award in the Key the Botanical Gardens in Stage 3 Painting category. September. The Arts www.westbourneschool.co.uk 28 The Arts www.westbourneschool.co.uk 29

Lights, Camel, Action!

Reception to Year 2 took to the stage for a performance of the Christmas story like no other, in the style of Strictly Come Dancing! Celebrating the birth of Jesus with a dazzling dance show, the production contained some great personalities, including funky camels and a disco star, who came together to recall their roles in the miraculous story. Dance styles ranged from tango to line dancing and from ballet to disco. The judges gathered their scorecards, whilst the dancers waited in the wings. Mr Hicks, Headmaster, said: Drama exam success “This was a fabulous performance from start to finish with Whole school make their mark with Bugsy Malone the Nativity right at the heart of everything. The children were A growing number of Westbourne’s budding actors took their oozing confidence and sheer enjoyment throughout. Performing LAMDA drama exams. Their talents were tested in diverse ways arts just keep going from strength to strength!” including a two actor script, group acting and musical theatre. Congratulations to all those who took part and passed including: It’s 1930s New York, where the streets Oliver Marshall made a superb and suave Theatres Box Office for promoting and are filled with speakeasies run by tough- Bugsy, and Elliot Renshaw a fantastic, full- ticketing this fabulous show. The extract talking dames and big shot gangsters with bellied Fat Sam. Archie Leahy ably played from the letter below, from an impressed Junior Drama lessons – Year 3 to Year 6 splurge guns. Rival gang leaders Fat Sam the sophisticated Dandy Dan with his member of the audience, says it all: and Dandy Dan are fighting for control of not-so-bright gang, Emma Verity played the Easter cookery at “My 10-year-old daughter and I have no the city. Could Bugsy Malone be Fat Sam’s beautiful Tallulah, and Ailsa Gillespie was a Year 3 The Twits All groups passed with Merit connection with your school but are just Westbourne – hygge-style! last hope? convincing country girl looking for stardom genuine theatre enthusiasts who fancied Year 4 Fantastic Mr Fox 2 Passes and 1 Merit in Hollywood. This was the setting for Westbourne coming along to the show and we are so Year 5P The Visit 1 Pass, 1 Merit and 1 Distinction School’s adaptation of the smash hit The cast, chorus and crew all worked very glad we did! gangster musical ‘Bugsy Malone’ at the tremendously hard and this feel-good Year 5C The Visit 3 Passes with Distinction It was great and we thoroughly enjoyed Montgomery Theatre. With a cast of over production, with its catchy tunes and film it and everyone involved must feel Year 6H The Text Message 4 Passes with Distinction 50 Senior and Junior pupils, it was truly a sequence scenes, had us singing all the very proud from actors to musicians to whole school production, attended by both way home. Year 6T The Text Message 4 Passes with Distinction behind the scenes, very well done to you parents and the public. A massive thank you to everyone backstage all.” Jeanette and Hannah Toner and front of house, and to Sheffield LAMDA Lunchtime Group

Open to children from other Musical Theatre, Annie schools as well as our own Eleanor Reynolds, Charlie Jolley, Francesca Gray Distinction Juniors and Seniors, our Easter Bugsy Malone cookery course provides a great way for children to go on mouth-watering recipes their own culinary adventure Acting during the holidays. This year Joe Davies and Luca Cancello Distinction Years 8 and 9 created a book of hand-picked Bugsy recipes in saw intrepid cooks trying their Erin Davies Distinction honour of the whole school show at the Montgomery Theatre. hand at the art of hygge, the The book features starters, pies, salads, cakes, buns and many Danish art of cooking delicious Willow Clark Distinction more recipes, developed using local ingredients and Fairtrade dishes using ingredients to Thalia Merifield Merit products where possible. All recipes were tried out several times create warm, relaxing meals to to perfect them and to make sure they worked. Lily Lidster, Year enjoy with friends and family. Eliza Heywood Merit 8, explained: Each day, the group worked hard to prepare three-course Jess Simmons Grade 6 Bronze Medal “This was our project for a few weeks and all the pupils who did meals from scratch. As part of the theme, they learnt Emma Verity Grade 6 Bronze Medal this challenge enjoyed it. The chosen theme for this book was some challenging Scandinavian recipes and techniques Bugsy Malone, so you could take the show home with you. We which combined different flavours and textures. For hope you enjoy cooking and making these dishes and we hope example, they used rhubarb both to roast with chicken Group Acting Piece you enjoyed the show!” and with a chocolate cake, to make some fabulous flavour combinations. The trick of putting mashed potato into Kiril Vinogradov, Archie Leahy, focaccia dough was truly inspired. Ben Forrester, Charles Broadhurst Distinction The Arts www.westbourneschool.co.uk 30 Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 31 Art Sport at Westbourne

At Westbourne we believe that a Abbeydale Sports Club, Rother Valley qualifications that help them develop healthy attitude to life involves the Country Park, Sheffield Hallam University essential life skills such as organisation, gallery Josephine Paul, Year 8 body as well as the mind. That’s why Sports Park and iceSheffield. Specialist motivation, communication and working Nina Sanderson, Year 9 Chloe Bennett, Year 9 we offer an abundance of sport for sports teachers develop each child’s with others. all and encourage every girl and boy individual sporting potential and, For those who are not sports to strive to improve on their personal irrespective of each child’s perceived enthusiasts, there are friendly games best through healthy competition. sporting ability, from Year 3 they will be and inter-house competitions, where the We pride ourselves on inclusion and given the opportunity to represent their emphasis is on developing the individual will offer a standard of coaching and school at their chosen sport. and the enjoyment of taking part. Annual a level of competition that will match Many of our girls and boys are selected international sports tours are on offer their level of ability and interest. for regional sports teams and many have to all, including Barcelona, Malta and As you would expect from a school of gone on to represent England or Great Lanzarote, with skiing in Austria, the this calibre, outstanding facilities are Britain in their chosen field. French Alps and the USA. on offer at international and specialist venues across Sheffield. These include Our Year 10 students take part in Sports At Westbourne your child will learn Ponds Forge, the English Institute of Leaders UK which provides nationally resilience in defeat and courtesy in victory. Angel Morrison-Parry, Year 11 Angel Morrison-Parry, Year 11 Ellie Dalton, Year 9 Thalia Merifield, Year 8 Sport (EIS), , recognised leadership awards and (A* GCSE Art Summer 2017) (A* GCSE Art Summer 2017)

Triple England hockey

Odysseas Theoharakis, Year 9 Harrison Cundy, Year 8 Poppy Clark, Year 9 Theo Drainville-Saul, Year 7 selection success

We were delighted that Hannah Richards and Kareem Mahfouf (both Year 9) and Art Josephine Paul (Year 8) were chosen to join the England Hockey under 15 Yorkshire Performance squad – which is a training Group squad for the England team. Kareem was one of two boys shortlisted from Sheffield for the under 15 boys Lucy Cleobury-Jones, Year 9 and the only one to finally be selected. This is an excellent result for the trio and their club, Sheffield Hockey Club at Abbeydale. Mrs Mirfin, Head of Girls Games at Westbourne, said: “This is a real achievement and we are thrilled for these talented young sports people.”

Hannah Richards and Josephine Paul Kareem Mahfouf Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 32 Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 33

The Year 10s, with Oliver Marshall and Patrick Cricket – Under 9 team – Ryan, played in the under 15 match against Athletics – an excellent year in review teams bat to victory Played: 13, Won: 10, Drew: 2, Lost: 1 Lincoln Minster in March and edged a 4-2 Under 10 team – win. All the Year 7 and Year 8s played Hill

Played: 3, Won: 2, Drew: 0, Lost: 1 House, winning one game and losing two. In Senior School there have been some Athletics continues to be a sport in with five pupils earning their Bronze award notable performances this season. The very Under 11 A team – which our pupils find a lot of enjoyment and six earning their Silver. Westbournians first game for the under 15 team provided Played: 11, Won: 7, Drew: 0, Lost: 4 and success. With Westbourne entering Harrison Cundy (high jump and triple jump) a highly entertaining game against some Under 11 B team – 12 different competitions across South and Chloe Jones (shot-put and discus) were county opposition, but the boys won with Played: 3, Won: 2, Drew: 0, Lost: 1 Yorkshire, and an athletics club running selected to compete for the South Yorkshire a huge 191 scored on a very fast outfield. after school at the English Institute of County Athletics Association (SYCAA), The under 14 team did really well to qualify Sport (EIS), our pupils have had plenty of meaning that Westbourne has been for the Sheffield Federation for School opportunities to display their talents. represented at South Yorkshire level for the Sports (SFSS) semi-final, and on a number last four years consecutively. Boys’ football – The Secondary Schools Athletics in June of occasions strong batting from Wroth The under 9 team simply had an amazing saw a fantastic 20 Senior School pupils June also saw our Year 5 and 6 Junior School and Coleman helped them to several a fantastic season season while being captained by Joshua qualify for the finals in July, with six pupils take part in the Primary City finals. victories. At under 13 level it’s been great As always a big thank you to the Booth. A highlight was the first tournament Westbournians making the podium on the Our star performer of the day was Junior to see Andrew Mckinna emerge as a really The Senior School boys had an excellent Westbourne families who supported their of the season when the team won five day. These included Niamh Fitzgerald, Nina School Athletics Captain Cristina Bayona, talented fast bowler, while Ellis Green and season. The under 14 and under 15 children throughout the season. To be able to out of six matches at Barlborough Hall. The Sanderson, Luca Milner, Harrison Cundy, who just missed out on a medal in fourth Jake Peat showed talent with both bat and teams and the first team all showed great represent Westbourne School is something following week the A and B teams took on Chloe Jones and Hannah Richards who was place for the Year 6 long jump. Years 3 and ball on a number of occasions. commitment and maturity on the pitch. that I feel our pupils should always be proud Wellow House and produced two convincing our standout performer of the day winning 4 also had their chance to shine at the S. What’s more, our home and away support of and I wish them all the best and look wins. Sharif Khan had a fabulous game on the shot-put competition for the second year Anselm’s athletics event in July. Ten second has been great with many parents turning up forward to hearing of their successes in the the right wing and Joshua Booth hit the net running! place and four third place finishes show the week in and week out to support the boys. future. many times, winning 10-2. determination and ability the pupils showed Here are some of the highlights of a fantastic The English Schools’ Athletic Association in their first external athletics event of the Mr Adebola football season. Beech Hall were next to visit us at Goodwin (ESAA) Track and Field Cup in May again saw season! Sports Centre and Mitchell Guest found his us build upon our success from last year form in front of the goal again. Our A team In Junior School the under 11 B team have then played , winning 5-3 with an enjoyed a successful campaign, winning outstanding performance from Adam Wroth New ‘Sporting Successes’ newsletter by James two of their three fixtures this summer. in goal. Billingham The highlight was an impressive victory away at Hill House, in which the boys came The Westbourne boys’ football scoreboard out winners by 42 runs. Despite losing In January the under 14 team played really James Billingham, Year 7, launched a ‘Sporting Successes’ newsletter featuring stories of narrowly in their only hard ball match of well against Beech Hall securing a 5-1 win. Under 9 team – our pupils’ sporting achievements outside of school. James has worked incredibly hard in his the term, the under 10 team bounced back Similarly, the under 13 team displayed a Played: 21, Won: 12, Drew: 3, Lost: 6 own time to source and write news items as well as create the magazine himself. magnificently to win their group at our fantastic performance at St Crispin’s in Under 11 team – annual Westbourne School Kwik Cricket and Industrious and highly creative, James is well qualified for his editorial and publishing Leicester. Morley Goulding captained a Played: 14, Won: 7, Drew: 4, Lost: 3 Rounders Tournament. They won both of role. In 2013 he wrote a book, The Big Experiment, which was printed and raised £100 for well-organised side which came out 2-1 their games against schools in the local area Under 13 team – Cancer Research. He has also written and recorded six songs. James has also created winners. The team had the best game of and represented the school fantastically well Played: 9, Won: 3, Drew: 0, Lost: 6 several websites, one of which featured a health blog with a link to it from a national patient their season at Lincoln Minster with fantastic both on and off the pitch. health website, resulting in hundreds of hits a day during its peak. performances from Matthew Verity and Under 14 team – Alvaro Bayona, winning 6-1. The first team Played: 4, Won: 2, Drew: 2, Lost: 0 travelled to Macclesfield to play Beech Hall and ran out comfortable 2-0 winners. Under 15 team – Victory for mini tennis Played: 4, Won: 4, Drew: 0, Lost: 0 The under 11 team had a brilliant season. A big congratulations to Finley Blackwell, Similarly, in the Prep tournament, again After a 0-0 draw at S. Anselm’s came Under 16 team – Danny Pudil, Advait Shastry and Lucas Ashdell, Birkdale, Sheffield High School and a wonderful series of victories against Played: 4, Won: 3, Drew: 0, Lost: 1 Parramore who played to victory at the Mini Westbourne all took part. The teams were Mylnhurst, Beech Hall and, finally, a triangular Red Tennis schools tournament at Fulwood split into two groups of three with Mitchell The Westbourne cricket scoreboard tournament against Orchard and St Peter Lawn Tennis Club. Six teams competed Guest, George Blank, Richard Lee and & St Paul where Westbourne won both of from Ashdell, Birkdale, Sheffield High Jacob Parramore from Westbourne winning Under 13 team – these games 3-0 and 5-1 respectively. Sam School and Westbourne. The teams were their group. Once again they were pitted Played: 3, Won: 1, Drew: 0, Lost: 2 Jokhi has grown considerably in his role as split into two groups with Westbourne against Birkdale in the final, however this Under 14 team – captain and has helped the team develop winning their group and Birkdale winning time Birkdale won the day. Played: 6, Won: 3, Drew: 0, Lost: 3 together. After such a great season they can the other. When they faced each other in be proud of their efforts and hopefully take Many thanks to Mr Wragg for organising Under 15 team – the final, Westbourne won overall! their successes into Senior School football. this. Played: 4, Won: 1, Drew: 1, Lost: 2 Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 34 Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 35

Girls’ football – a kicking year all round Netball – a season with opportunities for all

This was an outstanding season in which the girls’ teams showed their talent as well as the benefits of all the hard work they put in. Here are some of their highlights. In netball all pupils had the opportunity In January, three of our Year 7 pupils to train and partake in fixtures during took part in the Year 7 Netball Play Day The Westbourne netball scoreboard the season, and they should feel proud at the English Institute of Sport (EIS). Under 9 team – Played: 10, Won: 7, The under 14 girls 5-a-side football football with Westbourne being invited to of their commitment to developing This was a great opportunity for them Drew: 1, Lost: 2 team started their campaign in the join the SFSS league. The league consisted their individual skills, tactics and team to come together with other girls from Under 11 team – Played: 12, Won:3, SFSS league against all Sheffield of 19 teams and Westbourne went strategies. Consequently, the under across our county and enjoy a morning Drew: 0, Lost: 9 schools, culminating with Westbourne unbeaten in the league, conceding just one 9, under 13 and under 14 teams had a of coaching from the South Yorkshire finishing in fifth place. This enabled match. very successful netball season, winning talent coaches. Congratulations to Trixie Under 13 team – Played: 5, Won: 2, them to qualify for the ’Super 8’ most of their matches. Morrison-Parry for being selected for Drew: 1, Lost: 2 The under 11 girls football team have knockout round of the best eight teams. South Yorkshire. shown great determination, resulting in a One of the highlights of the season was Under 14 team – Played: 7, Won: 4, The Super 8 competition in March saw fantastic season. As captain, Jorja Hague the under 11 netball tournament which Drew: 0, Lost: 3 Westbourne beat Silverdale but lose to worked hard to master her defensive was held at S. Anselm’s in March. The hosts (and eventual winners) Tapton. Under 15 team – Played: 7, Won: 2, skills. Forward players Martha Wood and girls played eight other schools, winning The Westbourne girls’ After a draw with Meadowhead the Drew: 0, Lost: 5 Cristina Bayona had an exceptional season two, drawing two and only just being team came an impressive joint third for football scoreboard and between them scored over 10 goals. defeated by four other schools. Under 16 team – Played: 2, Won: 1, the whole of Sheffield. The highlight of the season was the replay Drew: 0, Lost: 1 The other highlight of the season was Under 11 team – Our Year 7 girls had an amazing debut match against Junior School. when the under 16 team played Hill Played: 7, Won: 5, Drew: 1, Lost: 1 losing only one game over the course of Ecclesall had a very strong team which House: after a nail-biting game the end an entire season. Trixie and Lulu Morrison- included two girls who play for Sheffield Under 12 team – result was 21-9 to Westbourne. Played: 11, Won: 9, Drew: 1, Lost: 1 Parry had the added bonus of being invited United. The first time the team played (Cup competition) to join the South Yorkshire under 14 team against this school we lost 5-0, but after a and becoming the first girls in the history of second fixture, in the summer term, they Under 14 team – Westbourne to earn ‘football colours’. came away with a 3-3 draw. This highlights Played: 19, Won: 7, Drew: 6, Lost: 6 the passion and improvement from all the The under 12 girls five-a-side football team under 11 girls team. Hockey– teams across the board reach their goal were given their first taste of Senior School

The under 16 team had an impressive very close with the girls communicating Abbotsholme (35-15) showed how well year. They took part in the SFSS well but without victory. The under 11 Rugby – record they were competing. Alvaro Bayona and tournament, reaching the North West girls played superbly throughout. After Matthew Verity both tackled for fun! round. The team displayed excellent a couple of losses against St Peter & fixtures this season teamwork and communication throughout St Paul and Barlborough Hall, the team In Junior School, at under 11 level, all games. The team consisted of made a fantastic turnaround through hard captain Harry Peckett led some fabulous outstanding players who play for clubs work and practice. They then went on to This season provided more rugby performances. The boys won 12 out of 15 outside of school, including some under win all remaining games against some fixtures than ever before in Senior matches. The under 10 team, led by captain 15 players. They are focussing on getting tough opposition. This was a great team School. Wil Hawley, attained significant success in into the South Yorkshire tournament next performance, but a special mention to matches played against nearby schools and The under 16 team showed that they have Under 9 team – year. Cristina Bayona who, as an outstanding remained undefeated all season. Played: 20, Won: 13, Drew: 2, Lost: 5 some good players, with impressive wins player, was awarded with hockey colours The Westbourne hockey scoreboard The under 15 team also had a successful at Hill House and Orchard largely down to The under 9 rugby team also had a Under 10 team – this year. hockey season, winning most of their Under 9 team – Played: 15, Won: 11, Sam Hall and Morley Goulding. The under magnificent season with Adam Wroth Played 6, Won: 5, Drew: 1, Lost: 0 matches and coming second in the Similarly, the under 9 girls had a Drew: 3, Lost: 1 15 team had an unbeaten season, with demonstrating power, speed and agility Under 11 team – SFSS competition. This is a considerable successful season, winning most of their strong forwards like Joe Courtnall as well and scoring many tries. The under 8 team Played: 12, Won: 10, Drew: 0, Lost: 2 Under 11 team – Played: 6, Won: 4, achievement as many of the U15 team’s matches. The highlight for the team was as Patrick Ryan who came good in the also came on leaps and bounds over the Under 13 A team – Drew: 0, Lost: 2 outstanding players are from under 13 the Barlborough Hall Hockey Festival, with scrum-half position. season. Special mentions must go to Oliver Played: 9, Won: 6, Drew: 2, Lost: 1 and under 14 teams. The team displayed a fabulous four wins out of four matches Under 13 team – Played: 6, Won: 2, Brown, George Blank and Harry Johnstone. The under 14 team had success against Under 13 B team – excellent movement and communication against St Hugh’s, Barlborough Hall A Drew: 3, Lost: 1 larger schools, winning at Chaucer, with Played: 3, Won: 1, Drew: 0, Lost: 0 throughout all games and it was fantastic team, Barlborough Hall B team and St Under 15 team – Played: 9, Won: 8, players Oliver Wroth and Henri Corran Under 14 team – to see some pupils apply more advanced Peter & St Paul. The players of the day Drew: 1, Lost: 0 being selected for Yorkshire Carnegie Played: 5, Won: 2, Drew: 0, Lost: 3 skills and tactics, practised in training and were Kat Melson and Nora Gregory. trials. The under 13 team made really Under 15 team – in matches to give them the advantage. Under 16 team – Played: 4, Won: 3, promising progress, recording a number Played: 3, Won: 3, Drew: 0, Lost: 0 Drew: 0, Lost: 1 of victories. Wins at Beech Hall (50-10), The under 13 team started the hockey Under 16 team – season with wins against Beech Hall Orchard (25-0), Lincoln (20-15) and Played: 8, Won: 3, Drew: 2, Lost: 3 and Wellow House. Other games were Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 36 Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 37

Immaculate Conception and St Peter & St winning many games. During the season Paul. the girls did brilliantly in the SFSS league, beating Sheffield High School, King Ecgbert Two Westbourne players were named ‘Men and Tapton B team. A big thank you to Miss of the Match’ – Sharif Khan for outstanding Across the sea to Club La Santa Hinchliffe who organised the Old Girls game agility and scoring tries and Adam Wroth for and beat our formidable under 14 girls! outstanding tackling and scoring tries. Situated on the breathtaking north-west coast of Mr Elvidge, Director of Sport, said: Lanzarote, Club La Santa is billed as the number one “The boys passed the sports and active holiday resort. It was also a fantastic ball very well and worked location for a school trip during the Easter holidays. extremely hard as part of During a sunny, actioned-packed week, the group’s feet Cross country – pupils barely touched the ground. The girls enjoyed practising a team, winning all four some Latin moves with Zumba and even managed to rise to the challenge of their games. This was a persuade some of the boys to come along too! Squash, fantastic start to the season, tennis, football and basketball also went down well. Pupils loved putting their diving skills to the test in Cross country is one the most physically especially considering that the Olympic pool and cooling off with a spot of lane and mentally challenging activities that swimming. They also visited a local market, hit the local this was their first ever visit The under 13 team ended their season with Westbourne pupils undertake. All children water park, and Mr Elvidge and Mr Tedcastle took each to a rugby festival.” a huge victory against a team of Westbourne who took part in the season’s competitions other on at go-karting. A great week was had by all with mums! The result was 15-9 with Hannah lots of amazing memories. had reason to feel proud of their Jenkinson and Mrs Radley nominated as commitment to developing their personal The Westbourne rugby scoreboard ‘players of the game’. fitness and embracing mental challenge. Westbourne School 25-10 Mylnhurst The under 9 and under 10 rounders teams In Junior School, Archie Renshaw, Jorja Westbourne School 20-10 Barlborough won most of their matches. The highlight Hague and Grace Brown all recorded Hall of the season was the under 10 rounders A record-breaking whole school Sports Day impressive finishes in city-wide events. festival which was held at Abbeydale in However, particular mention has to be given Westbourne School 25-10 St Peter & St June. The girls won every game bar one and, to Madison Hague, who improved her Paul after a tense moment calculating how many In May, Year 3 to Year 11 pupils The pupils put on an amazing spectacle staff and parents for contributing to a placings throughout the season, and in the Westbourne School 25-10 Immaculate rounders were scored, Westbourne won the travelled to the English Institute of sport in a world-class venue, with hugely successful day. A special mention Sheffield City Championships crossed the Conception day over Hallam Primary by half a rounder. of Sport (EIS) for an action- events including high jump, long jump, goes to Miss Pursehouse who organised line in a fantastic seventh place. Congratulations went to Francesca Gray packed day. 200m, javelin and 1500m. Many school the event. records were broken but notably by In the Senior School competition, Elliot who was awarded girl of the tournament for Equally atmospheric was the Pre-School, Cristina Bayona in the 60m and high jump Renshaw maintained a consistently good Westbourne. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Summer (1.12 metres) and by Harrison Cundy level of performance with a number Rounders – bowled over Sports Day at Abbeydale Sports Club. Our who achieved records in high jump (1.55 of top 40 finishes in the Sheffield City youngest athletes showed their sporting this season metres) and long jump (4.58 metres). Championships. In addition, Isla Fowler talents, competing in a wide range of maintained the tradition of Westbourne The 1500m was led by Thomas Dawn for disciplines including running, balancing It was a great season in rounders, not only pupils being invited to represent the 1400 metres of the race before Edwin and obstacle races and the javelin. due to the excellent performances on the City of Sheffield at the South Yorkshire Paul pipped him to the post in a very fast field, but also the fantastic weather which A big thank you to Mrs Mirfin and the Championships following a season where time (4 minutes 52 seconds). They both resulted in very few games being cancelled. games staff for organising this great she finished consistently in the top 10, lapped many of the runners on the seven The Westbourne rounders scoreboard occasion and to parents and grandparents including a third place at Bradfield in All pupils had the opportunity to train and and a half lap course. for all their support! November. take part in fixtures. Players should feel Under 9 team – Congratulations to Johnson for winning proud of their commitment to developing Played: 7, Won: 3, Drew: 2, Lost: 2 Thank you to all children who have competed the the house cup! Thank you to all pupils, their individual skills, tactics and team this season: your effort and determination is Under 10 team – strategies. inspirational. Played: 5, Won: 4, Drew: 0, Lost: 1 The under 15 team’s highlight of the Under 11 team – rounders season was their debut against Played: 9, Won: 3 , Drew: 0, Lost: 6 Record wins at rugby festival Scarborough College. They played at the beautiful Harrogate Cricket Club and won the Under 13 team – Our under 9 rugby team enjoyed a victorious game by half a rounder. Yasmin Shaw was Played: 5, Won: 2, Drew: 0, Lost: 3 a legend during the match, catching players outing as the rugby term kicked off with a Under 14 team – out and scoring several rounders. schools’ rugby festival. Played: 7, Won: 5, Drew: 0, Lost: 2

The fixture at Barlborough Hall School The under 14 girls played consistently well Under 15 team – saw the boys enjoy record wins against throughout the year and were involved Played: 4, Won: 3, Drew: 0, Lost: 1 teams from Mylnhurst, Barlborough Hall, in numerous tournaments and leagues, Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 38 Sport www.westbourneschool.co.uk 39 Rounders and cricket teams give it their all

Mr Glover, second from left

In June our under 10 girls and boys took part and Hallam Primary. Their winning streak in our annual Rounders and Kwik Cricket was only broken in the final game against St Lacrosse comes Festival at Abbeydale. It was an amazing Wilfrid’s Primary. afternoon with over a hundred Year 5 pupils The third game, against Totley Primary A, taking part from schools across Sheffield. was by far the most tense and exhilarating and had teachers from both schools in to Westbourne In the cricket, first-time participants suspense as the girls battled it out on the Greenhill Primary won their fixtures against In February, as part of Westbourne’s commitment to offering pitch! The Westbourne rounders team won Dore Primary and St Wilfrid’s Primary, while a varied and high-quality range of sporting activities, lacrosse the whole tournament by half a rounder. Girl Westbourne won the other group with was offered as an after school club. Westbourne had the of the tournament was Francesca Gray. perfect person to introduce this exciting sport in Mr Glover, narrow wins against Totley Primary and our very own lacrosse European Championship gold medal Ecclesall Junior. Congratulations to all the participants on a super afternoon where the real winner was winner! In the rounders, Westbourne narrowly beat sportsmanship! Mr Glover proudly returned from Budapest in Hungary last summer Mr Glover has played lacrosse since he was 11 years old – he is an off excellent opposition from Dore Primary, with a gold medal in the men’s Lacrosse European Championship. inspiration to all of us! Thanks to his skill and passion for the sport, Greenhill Primary, Totley Primary A and B, As assistant coach, his England team beat Germany, Latvia, Czech this club was very well received by all participants and we look Republic, Italy and Hungary to win their group. They then went forward to seeing this again on the calendar. on to beat Switzerland in the quarter-final, Finland in the semi- Mr Glover said: final and Israel in the final, winning 7-6. This was an outstanding result, playing eight matches unbeaten. Wales and Scotland also “Those who attended the sessions really enjoyed the speed and A superb Austrian ski trip competed, coming fourth and eighth respectively. dynamic nature of the game while learning some challenging new skills. I’m looking forward to running more sessions in the The January term began early for some, as the first week future and providing another opportunity for Westbourne pupils of 2017 brought with it yet another highly successful to pursue success and enjoyment through sport.” Westbourne ski trip.

A total of 52 participants headed to the beautiful resort of Wagrain in the Ski Amadé region of Austria. This included over a dozen parents and Old Westbournians and one Year 11 participant, Sam Hall, who The first girls’ cricket has taken part in no fewer than seven of our ski trips. coaching at Westbourne Our clearly experienced group had amazing conditions, with snow falling almost every day. As well as superb skiing, we enjoyed sledging on wooden sleds, a wonderful quiz night organised by Mrs Over the course of five weeks in May, a group of Year 7 girls Foster-Major’s husband and a special pizza night at the end of the completed Westbourne School’s ’Sky Sports Living for Sport’ week. project for 2017. The theme for the year was about introducing There was a great atmosphere and plenty of stories to swap each Even in Austria, GCSEs were at the forefront of pupils’ minds as girls to cricket, a first for the school. They were fortunate to have evening. At the final prize giving, Oliver Marshall scooped the the slopes provided the perfect opportunity to assess Lily and Kai in Jenny Wallwork as their sports mentor. Jenny has ranked fifth in ‘unwanted wipe-out’ award(!) with our beginner skiers, including their GCSE sport practical. A fantastic trip, and we can’t wait for next the world for badminton and won two Commonwealth medals. our total beginner Mrs Loasby, receiving medals for the fantastic time! She spoke about her career before delivering activities based progress they made during the week. on ‘six keys to success’. The girls had to work and communicate Congratulations to Patrick Ryan (Year 10) and Chloe Jones (Year 9) for together in order to be successful and their attitude was fantastic winning the ‘best skier’ awards for their skill and finesse on the piste. as they applied themselves to the sessions. Hopefully, they were Well done to Kai Wright (Year 11) for the ‘most improved’ award – Kai inspired to play cricket in the future. went from beginner to advanced in less than a week! Our People www.westbourneschool.co.uk 40 Our People www.westbourneschool.co.uk 41

Update from Scott Hinchliffe, Chairman of the Board of Governors Comings and goings

Welcome Goodbye Wedding bells 2016–2017 was another busy year for the The governors were briefed on the ways I mentioned last year the strategic plans for school and governors. There have been that initiatives were introduced in school redevelopment of the Junior School hall. Sallyanne Greenwood Colin Roberts Liz Wensley Nikki Ashworth (Science) some changes to the membership. I am and a number of governors visited the These plans remain on course, although for Judy Hawdon Frances Lilley Alice Wilson and James Staff delighted to welcome Glenn Day and Julia school during term time. various reasons they have not progressed Gavin Magenty Paul Hinchliffe Leanne Davison 17 December 2016 Wroth to the board. Glenn is a grandparent significantly this year, but I hope to be able Noel Lynch Babajide (Babs) Adebola Harley-Dee Sampson Individual pupil progress, tailoring lessons of a pupil and brings vast business to report more in the next 12 months. Lindy Surtees and Daniel Knight to the needs of each child, is at the heart of Abigail Aylott Julia Stockton experience to enhance the skills we already our teaching. Scrutinising data about pupils’ Another important role for governors is Lynda Bolderson Angela Mulcahy 15 July 2017 have. Julia is an existing parent who has progress is a particular focus of the Teaching ensuring the safety and well-being of Tom Hancock Laura Crookes taken on the safeguarding role from Gaynor and Learning committee. In the last two the children and we have a nominated David Coulling Radley. At the end of this year we also said years we have invested significantly in the GL Governor for Safeguarding who reports goodbye and a very big thank you to Tony Assessment system, which provides detailed to the governors about any safeguarding Strike, who has provided incisive strategic pupil progress reports for our teaching staff. matters. Governors also review and agree Patter of tiny feet input to the committee during his three Some of the data we review and question key school policies. This year governors years with us. the Headmaster about relates to the pupils’ have approved a number of policies as part Amy Elkington and Becca Ryan and Natalie and Nikki and The governors have responsibility for progress throughout the school and ultimately of a rolling programme of reviews to ensure Babajide (Babs) Adebola Martin Ryan Adam Day James Staff continuously raising standards through at GCSE level. Just as important is the data that they are kept up to date. Baby Morayo Baby Edward Peter Baby Lucy Hannah Baby Emmeline three core strategic functions: collected by the staff on a continuous basis The Governing Body will continue to focus 15 September 2016 25 March 2017 23 August 2017 (Emmy) Maisie to ensure that pupils are on track to meet the 1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and on helping deliver the school improvement 7lbs 13oz 7lbs 10oz 8lbs 3oz 15 September 2017 outcomes for each year group. strategic direction. plan, keep safeguarding at the forefront Brother to Jack Sister to Eleanor (Nell) 7lbs 7oz Each year the finance committee and full of our minds and further develop ways 2. Holding the Headmaster to account for governing board scrutinise and approve to ensure our financial situation remains the educational performance of the school the school budget, which is then closely healthy. Our vision is to be the school and its pupils. monitored throughout the year. We are of choice for parents who want strong 3. Overseeing the financial performance of currently investing in a new website to assist academic achievement but recognise the the school and making sure the money is the continuous marketing requirements of importance of developing the whole person well spent. a successful school. The governors have and allowing children to flourish in a caring, also committed funds to two new science nurturing environment. To this end we have the following key laboratories in Senior School this summer, committees: Strategic; Teaching and Learning; Finally, I would like to thank all the hard- which has freed up space in Junior School for Marketing and Finance, which meet once a working staff of the school, the parents for further educational provision. The cessation term and report to the main board. your support and investment in your child’s of trading of Handsworth Christian and education and the pupils for continuing to Much of the work of these committees Ashdell Preparatory schools this year is a flourish in our successful school. revolves around the School Development sign of the competitive environment we live Plan, which identifies the priorities for the in, but Westbourne continues to be on a school and governors for the current year strong financial footing, having achieved good Scott Hinchliffe and areas for improvement. financial surpluses for 10 successive years to Chairman of Governors enable continuous investment back into the school.

Old Westbournians A few words from the Friends of Westbourne Chair Jess Heald joins Womens’ In June, Old Westbournian Jess Heald won the Reserves League Cup final, joined Guiseley AFC Vixens women’s finishing runner-up in the Youth FA Cup I took over as the Friends of Westbourne A massive thank you to our team of We are always looking for new members, Premier League football team, which is in the FA final. She contributed towards the first Chair in December 2016 along with Vice helpers for giving up their valuable time the work isn’t onerous and we always Women's Premier League Northern team winning the FA Women's Premier Chair, Viv Goodfellow. to help run these events and provide have fun along the way! So if you would Division One. League (FAWPL) Northern title in 2014/15 welcome refreshments. It’s been a busy year, packed with events like to join us; please contact us via the and has since made her Super League Jess had previously won a sports such as the Christmas fair, summer We’re delighted to have raised funds Junior School office. debut. Upon leaving Sheffield, Jess has scholarship to Westbourne and party and fashion shows, plus a highly for several fantastic projects this year, Charlie Hawley been a highly sought-after player, with no represented Westbourne regularly in successful Mother’s Day sale. We’re now including the indoor cricket machine shortage of offers on the table. We wish school tournaments. Jess played at channelling all our creativity and energy and the filming of the wonderful school her every success with this next step in into the Masquerade Ball planned for the performance of Bugsy Malone. Super League outfit Sheffield FC for her fantastic footballing career. autumn term. over a decade. In that time her team Our People www.westbourneschool.co.uk 42 Prize Giving www.westbourneschool.co.uk 43

Mrs Bolderson Lynda Bolderson has worked at Westbourne Fond farewells for a fantastic 18 years. During that time her Prize Giving kind, caring and calm manner has meant that she has been well loved by children and staff. She has worked with Year 2 to 4 pupils, Year 4 -- For her continued hard work in Year 8 Reception and most recently Year 1, where -- For her attainment in Maths: French: Jorja Hague -- The John Mott Cup (for she was a qualified higher level teaching Holly Simmons -- For his detailed work and keen academic achievement across the curriculum), with a special assistant. Her artistic abilities in creating -- For her outstanding progress interest in Geography: Jack mention for his achievement throughout the year in Maths: Sargent classroom displays and craft activities will also in Geography, and also boys’ Lola Brereton -- For his enthusiasm and deep be greatly missed. She was a valued member athletics champion: Harrison thinking in History: George Wood of the safeguarding team and the charity -- For her attainment in English, and Cundy the best under 9 sportswoman: -- For his passion and dedication committee, for which she organised many -- The Form Prize for her attainment Kat Melson to Music, and the Cam Cup for Miss Lilley fundraising events throughout the year. in English, Maths, History, under 11 rugby: Harry Peckett Miss Frances Lilley joined Westbourne In each year group in Senior -- For his outstanding progress Geography, Drama, Computer Senior School in January 2011, and was Miss Aylott School, a cup is awarded throughout the year in English: -- For her diligence and dedication Science, Spanish and French, and appointed to her current role of Head of Abi Aylott has worked in the Junior School for the highest overall Joshua Booth in Art, and for under 11 girls’ for under 13 netball: Lily Lidster at Westbourne for 12 years. She has been -- For her attainment in Science: rounders: Sophia Dickinson Pastoral Care in 2012. Since then she has academic achiever, based on Mr Roberts Jasmine Head -- For his enthusiasm, creativity and been a tireless champion of the welfare an amazing colleague to work with. All the examination and test results. Mr Colin Roberts started teaching at team spirit in Drama: Sam Radley of all our Senior School pupils: teaching children in her care love her. Her humour Subject prizes are awarded -- For her outstanding progress Westbourne School in 1974, 43 years ago, Personal, Social, Health and Economic and dedication to work have shone through based on nominations throughout the year in Science: -- For his hard work and and retired as Head of Department in 2007 Hana Jokhi Education (PSHEE), co-ordinating transition everything she has done, be it organising from subject teachers for perseverance in Design before becoming our part-time science Technology: Sebastian Turner to post-16 education, and overseeing the geography days for the whole school or particularly good work and/ -- For outstanding effort throughout technician. He was on Westbourne’s Senior social, emotional and psychological well- ensuring that each member of her class or effort in their own subject. the year across the curriculum: -- For his outstanding attitude to Management Team (SMT) for many years Madison Hague Learning Support: Tom Raw being of all pupils. Many pupils and parents leaves with a smile on their face. After starting A pupil nominated for several and, as Director of Studies, used to fix will want to thank her personally for her a craft club for infants, Miss Aylott then settled different subjects may be -- The Bate Cup for the best under -- The Colts Cricket Trophy: Jack our whole school timetable by operating a commitment and involvement in keeping on running a Hama Beads club, which has set 9 Junior School sportsman: Baker awarded a Form Prize. Adam Wroth card system. This was all very cerebral and them safe and happy at school, and as a a new trend amongst Years 1 and 2. We wish -- For under 11 girls’ hockey: Lily Lidster logical. He introduced computing in 1982 school we can honestly say she will be her well in her new adventures. She will be Year 5 Martha Wood before handing over to Mr Hinchliffe, and ran sorely missed. She leaves us to move to missed. -- For her attainment in Maths: Year 7 -- The Form Prize for his scholarship maths for 16 years before handing Eleanor Lidster enthusiasm and interest in a new home and a new post on the west -- The Whitby Cup (for academic Maths and Music: Sam Brown over to Mr Beckett. Proof that Westbourne coast, and we wish her every success. -- For outstanding progress achievement across the really is a family, Mrs Roberts also taught throughout the year in Maths: curriculum), with particular -- The Form Prize for her effort in Junior School maths at the school and they Aaryan Mills-Deb mentions for English, Physics, Maths and Learning Support: Thalia Merifield have two children. -- For his attainment in English: Ben Chemistry, History, Geography, Hartog French, Art and Food Technology: -- For his superb approach to work Colin is an avid fell-walker and regularly goes Trixie Morrison-Parry in Biology: Mathew Baxter -- For outstanding progress up to Kinder Scout in the fog just to see if -- The Form Prize for excellence in -- For excellence in Chemistry: his compass and map reading skills are still Junior Sports Prize Winners throughout the year in English: Ameer Al Tamimi Geography and Drama: Willow Thomas Bennett Clark sharp. Without his help the trip to Kilimanjaro -- For her commitment to Food probably wouldn’t have been so successful In Junior School, prizes are -- For his attainment in Science: Jacob O’Donnell -- The Form Prize for outstanding Technology: Niamh Fitzgerald because Colin did the Yorkshire Three Peaks, awarded for overall academic attainment in Maths, Spanish, -- For his progress in Drama: three times over, just to help out. achievement and for -- For outstanding progress and Art and Learning Support: Lulu performance and effort in the effort throughout the year in Morrison-Parry Sammy Aziz Departing staff 2017 Science: Tooleen Afandi As a lay preacher he would happily teach core subjects, as well as for -- The Form Prize for his -- For outstanding work in Spanish: GCSE RE as an activity after school. The (left to right) general progress and effort. In -- For outstanding effort throughout enthusiasm in English and Noor al-Ibrahim last pupil to do this was Miss Pursehouse’s Mr Hinchliffe Year 6, prizes are awarded in the year across the curriculum: Physics: Theo Drainville-Saul -- For his enthusiasm in English, Abigail Aylott, Laura Crookes, Tom Francesca Gray brother Alex, who, following Mr Roberts’ Mr Paul Hinchliffe came to Westbourne all curriculum areas. -- For his superb work in Biology: and the Craig Cup for under 13 Hancock, Harley Dee-Sampson, Babajide cricket: Andrew McKinna tutoring, gained a highly prized Grade A. School in 1987 as a lab technician but swiftly (Babs) Adebola, and Lynda Bolderson Year 6 Charles Jin Alex then went on to become a professional moved to ICT, or computer studies as it was -- For his attainment in Maths: Alan -- For his enthusiasm and effort in -- For her superb work in Physics: footballer. Colin also stood in to run our carol known at the time. Charles Drama: Thomas Blades Hannah Jenkinson Year 3 service during the one year it was held at St -- For her talent and achievement Westbourne was certainly a very different -- For outstanding progress -- For his talent and commitment in John’s in Ranmoor. -- For his attainment in Maths: in Art, and for under 13 hockey: place back then as an all-boys 4–13 Prep throughout the year in Maths, Art: Abyan Memon Kevin Lee and also Colts footballer of the Josephine Paul School. Few teachers really knew what they -- For his skill in Design Technology: -- For his outstanding progress season: Hugh Heath -- For her effort and progress in were doing with computers, but Paul grasped James Franklin throughout the year in Maths: -- For his attainment in English, Maths: Emily Durkin the opportunity with both hands and soon James Gammons and under 11 boys’ player of the -- For his talent and effort in Music: Christopher Wang -- For his commitment to Learning Colin has been a respected member of made himself irreplaceable. Gradually the IT -- For her attainment in English: season: Sam Jokhi Support: Alex Chan-Kingswood department grew and flourished with Paul the Westbourne science department Hatty Leatherland -- For outstanding progress -- For her commitment to Music: Erin Davies for the past 43 years, and after retiring overseeing the introduction of new machines -- For his outstanding progress throughout the year in English, from his role as a full-time science and a network system. throughout the year in English: and for under 11 girls’ netball: -- For his dedication to Computer Kiran Draviaraj teacher in 2007 he returned as a most Anton Singleton Science, and his wonderful Paul has always been a sportsman, early on sports newsletter: James -- For his attainment in Science: -- For his attainment in Science: valued lab technician, supporting the taking up a career in professional football. Billingham whole science department in our Sam Kasher Louis Broadhurst Instead he found another role at Westbourne, -- For her achievement in French: delivery of the syllabus... helping out with games and PE, alongside his -- For his outstanding progress -- For outstanding progress and effort throughout the year in Chloe Roper duties with IT. throughout the year in Science: His expertise, commitment and Oliver Brown Science, and under 11 girls’ -- For his achievement in Spanish: player of the season: Cristina Oliver Hardcastle friendship will be sorely missed by all A few years passed and he was asked to -- For outstanding effort throughout Bayona of us. help out with the French exchange visits, the year across the curriculum: -- For his superb attitude in English: Reception–Year 2 prize winners which he willingly did, and it was on one Poppy Fletcher -- For progress and effort across the Alex Reed Dr Anne Twitty, Head of Science curriculum: Amelia Bowen of these visits that he was introduced to Liz Wensley, art teacher -- For his commitment to Learning the future Mrs H. 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-- For under 13 rounders: Caitlin -- The Form Prize for Maths and Special prizes Sullivan French: James Deslandes -- Peter Sykes Cup for

-- For under 13 football: Matthew -- The Form Prize for English, perseverance across

Verity French and Spanish: Edwin Paul the curriculum – for her

determination to complete all -- The Parker Bowl for under 13 -- The Form Prize for excellence in her GCSE exams in the face of rugby: Alvaro Bayona Spanish and PE: Oliver Marshall challenging circumstances: Angel

Year 9 -- The Fisher Cup for Art, with an Morrison-Parry additional mention for her work -- The Ibbotson Cup (for academic in Media Studies: Georgina achievement across the Heywood curriculum), with a special Hazel Joel, Stone Award mention for her achievements in -- The Drama Cup, with an Maths, Design Technology and additional mention for her -- Stone Award for Leadership – for Music: Jessica Leatherland achievement in Home her dedication to the organisation Economics: Ailsa Gillespie of the Year 11 prom: Deputy -- The Form Prize for his consistent Head Girl, Hazel Joel effort in English, Biology, -- For his enthusiasm and success Computer Science and Learning in Maths: William Outram Support: Fraser Goodfellow -- For her commitment to Learning -- The Form Prize for Maths, French Support: Emma Verity Gilby Chatha and Drama: Ethan Patterson -- For Geography: Benedict Pereira -- The Form Prize for her -- Headmaster’s Prize – for his -- For first team cricket: Patrick achievements in English, commitment to academic Ryan Spanish, Design Technology and excellence across the whole Music: Eleanor Dalton Year 11 curriculum: Gilby Chatha

-- The Form Prize for his -- The Ibbotson Cup (for academic commitment in English and achievement across the History: Henri Corran curriculum): Thomas Leatherland Lily Wright -- For his achievement in -- The Thornhill Cup for Music, Chemistry: Matthew Stevenson with an additional mention -- Minerva Prize for Generosity for her achievement in Home of Spirit – for her strength of -- For her success in Food Economics: Eleanor Billingham character and staunch support Technology: Isabel Hardcastle of her peers throughout their -- The Form Prize for his -- For her commitment in Spanish: Westbourne careers: Lily Wright achievements in English, Maths, Lucy Cleobury-Jones Biology and Spanish: William -- For her success in English: Shahane Lambrini Das Max McPhee -- The Form Prize for her -- Headmaster’s Prize – an -- For her commitment and outstanding work in Chemistry, outstanding role model success in English: Emma Hardie Biology and Business & throughout his time at Communication Systems: -- For her outstanding work in Westbourne, both socially and Jesamine Corran History: Poppy Clark academically: Max McPhee -- The form prize for History and -- For her achievements in Physics: ICT: William Stevenson Aafreen Memon -- The form prize for French and -- For his commitment to Business & Communication Geography: Elliot Renshaw Systems: Morgan Kenny -- For her talent and achievement in -- The form prize for French and Art, and girls’ athletics champion: Media Studies: Hazel Joel Chloe Jones -- The form prize for Physics and -- For her progress in Maths: History: Harvey Baxter Lucy Pass -- For his commitment to Design Year 10 Technology: Morley Goulding Anjali Ashok -- The Ibbotson Cup (for academic -- For her excellent project work in achievement across the ICT: Alice Molyneux -- Hart Shaw Cup for excellence curriculum), and the Fisher in Mathematics, with thanks to Cup for his achievements in -- For his superb work in English: the team at Hart Shaw for their Computer Science: John Buckner Joel Priest sponsorship of this award: Anjali -- The Form Prize for his -- For her achievement in Art: Izzie Ashok determination in Maths and Buxton Biology: Yousif Jebour -- For her achievement in Art, and -- The Form Prize for English, for first team netball: Lily Wright Chemistry and History: Alex -- For his commitment to Learning Adam Support: Ethan Goodfellow -- The Form Prize for English, -- For first team hockey: Lucy Stern Physics and Drama: Mia Cotton -- For first team football: Thomas -- The Form Prize for his Dawn commitment to Maths and Design Technology: Vincent -- For first team rugby: Samuel Hall Lewis James Verney

-- Peter and Rosemary Waterfield Prize for Creative Writing sponsored by Stephen Maitland- Lewis: James Verney

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