NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
TFROM THE PRINCIPAL
he summer term, although short, saw boys taking up a whole range of opportunities. It was a particularly busy term on the sporting front with the boys enjoying some fantastic cricketing weather, as well as competing in athletics and tennis tournaments. As well as a number of galas against other schools, the term also saw great national swimming success with the U11 relay team finishing 11th and the U10 relay team finishing 5th in the IAPS National finals. There was also individual success at the same competition with George finishing 19th and Jake 5th in their Butterfly races, and Leon finishing 2nd in his breaststroke race; some amazing results - well done boys! One of the highlights of the term was the House Aquathlon, with the boys showing great determination in getting the best results for their House. Our annual Sports Days were a huge success with the boys showing great individual skill and determination, as well as some wonderful teamwork; thank you to all the parents who joined us to support the boys. The clubs and co-curricular programme remains a great strength of the school. Year 5 spent three days in Swanage, and despite some torrential rain, enjoyed a range of water sports activities. In school, the boys took part in a whole range of clubs including digital photography, animation, classics, parkour, water polo and British Sign Language. The Junior School Bake Off again proved a popular activity with some fantastic cooking on display - I can particularly recommend the Cream Tea round for any future judges!
In music, 21 boys who were members of the Junior School rock bands had the opportunity to visit a studio in Brimingham to record their own tracks - a truly wonderful experience. A number of parents also took the opportunity to visit their son’s individual music lessons during Open Teaching Week. The Summer Concert, teatime and instrumental concerts were a great success, and the House Music Competition continued to demonstrate the skill and musicality of so many of our students.
Other events during the term included those organised by our Parent Association including the First Aid workshop, Summer ‘Grab and Go’ and the highly successful Nearly New Uniform sales. It was wonderful to welcome author Ben Lyttleton to the Junior School this term who met with boys from Year 3, 4 and 5, talking to them about his books and what it is like to be a writer. We also continue to build positive links between the Junior School and Warwick Prep School with pupils from both schools working towards a joint Art Exhibition in Warwick Hall, shared cricket fixtures, tennis days and swimming galas. Year 6 boys and girls also joined together for some PSHE lessons. Our last charity day of the academic year was organised by Ignis House who raised money for Cancer Research. From a ‘Market for Cure’, to a penny trail around the ground floor of the Junior School and to a dress up day, the boys did fantastically well in supporting such a worthwhile charity.
This was also a term for goodbyes as our Year 6 prepare for their next step in their educational journey. The boys had a great term with a wonderful performance of Aladdin Jr in the Bridge House Theatre being a real highlight. They also took part in Dragon Boat Racing, a Young Enterprise Project and a visit to the Senior School in
The end of summer term always sees some of the highlights of the academic year. These may be concerts or plays, sports days or trips. Some have even great significance as rites of passage - speech days, graduations, end of key stage plays - which herald the transition from one school to the next, or to life beyond our schools.
The richness of the opportunities and experiences for our pupils gives lie to the misleading short-hand often use to classify schools - academic, pastoral, or holistic. Certainly here, we are proud that the exceptional outcomes for pupils go hand in hand with a nurturing ethos and a focus on engendering good citizenship so that our pupils have happy, fulfilling lives and know how to make a positive difference in society. In a world which seems to become more complicated with each passing week, helping pupils develop a strong moral core, to seek truth, and to put their undoubted gifts and talents to use for a more public good, have never been more important.
With the changed political landscape, the last year has brought into sharp focus the vision and values of Warwick Schools Foundation and the educational mission we hold so dear. As a charity, with important legal obligations which define how we operate, we have always been outward looking, and are greatly looking forward to the opening of the Warwick Schools Foundation Multi Academy Trust in September, which will be the focus for our public benefit obligations. As a business, we continue to develop additional income streams, including through international franchises, which enable us to further support our schools through new funds.
We are also more mindful than ever of the support of you, our parents and families. Your children live and breathe the culture of our community, leaving their mark, contributing to and being enriched by the living tradition of our schools. Thank you for enabling us to continue to provide a wonderful and truly unique educational experience, both now and for future generations. Richard Nicholson, Foundation Principal
preparation for their move in September. We wish them the very best as they move to Year 7. We also said goodbye to Miss Sharp after 13 years as Director of Junior School Music. Her impact on the boys she has taught cannot be overstated; she has inspired so many of them to enjoy their music, develop their skills and be confident performers. Anyone who has watched a Junior School music performance in the last decade will attest to the skills and enthusiasm of the boys, whether performing individually or as a group. Miss Sharp leaves with our heartfelt gratitude and we wish her every happiness in her new ventures. Thank you to all of our pupils, families and school staff who have made the academic year so successful, and I wish you all a very happy summer holiday.
John Bond, Headmaster
PLACES TO CONNECT
s we reach the end of another school year, PAWS has remained as active as ever. We were excited to be part of the Welcome to Warwick morning for our new pupils joining in September, it was a pleasure meeting so many new families and introducing them to the work Junior PAWS does to support our school community.
AThis term, we also hosted a series of events that included a Grab & Go afterschool where we offered lollies,
doughnuts and sweet bags, first aid courses that saw 25 boys taking part and a second-hand book sale. These gatherings continue to be a valued opportunity for parents to connect, and we are especially grateful to the parents who volunteer their time to join us and help.
Looking ahead to the new academic year, we’re already planning our next events for Michaelmas Term. Keep an eye on The Bear weekly newsletter for all the latest news and dates!
Follow us on Instagram and X to keep up to date with any news or future events: @juniorpawswarwick @PAWSWarwick
PAWS NEARLY NEW UNIFORM SHOP
The PAWS Nearly New Uniform Shop has had another fantastic year, with three major sales and a special pop-up event for new Year 3 parents. These sales wouldn’t be possible without the continued generosity of families donating or selling pre-loved uniform items. The Uniform Shop is an essential fundraiser for PAWS, raising over £2500 this year and helping to fund extras, like the hugely popular table tennis tables, that fall outside the school’s normal budget. Regular drop-off opportunities are advertised in the School Newsletter, and we encourage you to support us by selling your old uniform through PAWS.
For more information about the PAWS Nearly New Uniform Shop, please contact us at nearlynewuniformwarwick@ gmail.com.
IGNIS HOUSE CHARITY DAY
On Friday, 27 June, Ignis House held their charity day in aid of their chosen charity, Cancer Research UK.
Ignis House hosted a ‘Market for a Cure’ where boys had the opportunity to purchase donated items such as books, games and soft toys. There was also a cake stall at the market and boys could buy a delicious sweet treat.
The boys were also asked to wear something pink, blue or spotted in line with the Cancer Research logo and to bring in a £1 donation.
Ignis House also made a penny line which is the longest line of pennies the school has ever seen!
Overall, Ignis House raised a phenomenal amount of £1174! Well done to everyone in Ignis House for organising another successful charity day at the Junior School.
Thank you for all of the donations and to the boys who participated.
Ignis House raised a phenomenal amount of £1174!
LIVING EGGS PROJECT
his term, we once again took part in the Living Eggs Project. We had ten eggs arrive and over the following days, the boys were able to watch them hatch in the incubator. We were extremely lucky to have all ten chicks hatch! Over ten days, the chicks gave much amusement for the boys and staff as they grew. The chicks visited the boys’ classrooms for handling experiences which was very noisy from both the chicks and pupils! The chicks went to their forever home on a farm to roam free range with fields and woods and even meet some of last years Living Eggs family!
TWARWICK TOWN COUNCIL FLAG COMPETITION
Well done to Brody, Alessandro, Oscar and Jeevan on being finalists in the Warwick Town Council Flag competition.
Congratulations to Alessandro whose design was selected to represent the Junior School. Alessandro’s design joined other winners from other schools within the local area. His design was made into a flag which decorated the town, recognising the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day.
YEAR 6’S SPECTACULAR THEATRE PRODUCTION!
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n the 22 and 23 May, Year 6 gave the rest of the school a chance to relax and watch their spectacular theatre production of the story (which was popularised by Disney), Aladdin.
Year 6 worked incredibly hard in both the rehearsals and in the actual production. The final production certainly was worth the wait despite the (sometimes) fiddly rehearsals.
Aladdin and his pals (Babkak, Omar and Kassim), are street rats in the world of Agrabah, until Aladdin meets Jafar and his sidekick, Iago. He leads him to the Cave of Wonders where Aladdin gets trapped and finds the magical Genie lamp. He wishes to become a prince so that he can be a suitor of Princess Jasmine, who, urged by her servants (Manal, Isir and Rajah), goes out into the streets of Agrabah where she meets Aladdin.
Jafar, however, wants Genie’s
lamp so that he can take the place of the Sultan.
So, Aladdin and his pals go into the palace where he is confronted by Jafar, who gets his hands on the lamp. He then wastes no time in revealing Aladdin’s true identity. Jafar then wishes to become a Genie. He is then sucked into his own lamp and becomes trapped forever.
Jasmine and Aladdin live happily ever after!
The show was hilarious. It had amazing and catchy musical numbers and certainly lots of unforgettable lines.
Year 6 had a fabulous time doing it – what a great experience it was! By Alex 6C
A VISIT FROM BEN LYTTLETON
On Wednesday, 25 June, Years 3, 4 and 5 enjoyed a visit from best-selling football author and journalist, Ben Lyttleton!
Ben came in to talk to the boys about his new book ‘Score Like a Striker’. This was no ordinary author visit, Ben thoroughly entertained everyone with football quizzes, tips, tricks and games. The boys all participated fantastically and had great fun.
The boys also learnt about the importance of resilience and teamwork as shown by many of the boys’ favourite football players. Thankfully Ben didn’t need to use his referee’s whistle too much and no-one received a red card! Ben reported that our football chants and cheers were the loudest he had heard yet during a school visit!
At the end of the visit Ben stayed to chat to the boys who had ordered a copy of his book and to ensure they were all signed.
BAKE OFF 2025
This year’s competition was once again a huge success and saw a lot of talented bakers, who all worked extremely hard! The competition started with nine boys, some of the things the boys produced over the competition included cookies, savoury muffins and sconces for afternoon tea.
Ultimately only three could make it to the final. The final took place on Friday, 4 July with Austin, Charlie and Hugo being tasked with creating a showstopper cake within two hours. The brief was: A musical tribute to Miss Sharp on her retirement from Warwick Junior School.
All three finalists’ bakes were brilliant, but there could only be one winner… Congratulations to Hugo, Warwick Junior School Bake Off Champion 2025!
Hugo, Warwick Junior School Bake Off Champion 2025.
YEAR 6 YOUNG ENTERPRISE PROJECT
Young Enterprise was an exciting time filled with challenges and unique tasks that my group and I managed to persevere through and thoroughly enjoyed. The first task was coming up with our company - my group breezed through this - and started to think about our product. My group and I came up with a snazzy company name, ‘Proton Snacks’, and our motto - stay positive (get the science link). We then decided on our delicious sounding snack, ‘The Scoffer Sandwich’, and it’s sloganRev your stomach engine. The tasks got more complex as we progressed through the project with market research, surveys, posters and even a radio advert. Eventually my group and I used our teamwork to power through all the remaining tasks. This left us with only one challenge hindering us from success...The Parent Presentation Afternoon! Before the event itself, my group and I
got together to make our delicious snack and ensure we had enough for parents and teachers to taste our product. We immediately started drawing posters and displaying all our work - and I must admit, it looked rather professional! It was great to showcase all the work we had spent weeks putting together. One of my teammates hastily put together a display that would hold our snacks, soon to be handed out. Loads of people started cascading towards our board - eager to ask questions and taste our snack. After a long time, the parents started to leave with snacks in their hands which meant that my group and I, unfortunately, had to close our stall. I loved the what the experience of Young
Enterprise has it taught me some new skills as well as making great memories with friends. We certainly developed several learning strengths including creativity, independence, resilience and communication. It helped us realise all the things that go into setting up a business –it was super fun being entrepreneurs and we have learnt valuable skills to help us be more successful in life!
By Arthur 6RS
YEAR 5 RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO SWANAGE
June saw Year 5 set off on their residential trip to Dorset. The residential began with a trip to the fascinating Corfe Castle, where the boys were told stories of events in the castle’s history, along with having the chance to explore the castle ruins.
After a short journey from the castle, the boys arrived at their camp and were soon settled into their tents. After unpacking and sorting out sleeping bags, they spent the evening busily playing outside in the sun before it was time for them to make their own pizzas for dinner, which followed with singing around the campfire.
Sleep certainly was not on the itinerary of many of the boys on the first night, but at breakfast time they were up and about, ready for a day of water-based activities. Along with the torrential rain, it meant there wouldn’t be a single dry child or adult in the group!
A day of paddle boarding, on the nearby camp lake, and beach lifeguard training on the beautiful Knoll Beach, followed. These activities were thoroughly enjoyed by all of the boys and by mid-afternoon, even the rain had decided that everyone was wet enough, and the sun came out to cheer everyone up.
ready for a shower (most of them) and a roast dinner (all of them) and another evening of campfire fun, before a good night’s sleep.
The residential finished with a lovely walk from camp to Studland Beach, where the boys enjoyed a range of beach activities before a BBQ lunch.
Overall, it was a fantastic trip, and the boys took up the challenge of pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and most definitely made the most of it.
SUMMER CONCERT
n Thursday, 26 June, Warwick Junior School held their Summer Concert in the Warwick Hall. It was a superb way to end the school year, with all of the ensembles and groups at the top of their game.
OThe concert started with a joint massed piece performed by Big Choir and Orchestra, performing ‘Viva la Vida’ by Coldplay. This demonstrated the sheer number of boys who turn up to weekly rehearsals and both the Orchestra and Big Choir simply could not have performed it any better!
The concert continued with performance after performance of excellence, great musicianship, energy, but above all, a real sense of love for their music, came across from the boys.
House Music Competition
This term, we held our House Music Competition, with the first round and grand final all in one week!
The boys could perform a solo or in a band, which they rehearsed and prepared themselves. From all of the entries, four acts got through to the final from each House, which had to include a range of ages and instruments or singing.
Congratulations goes to everyone involved - this year’s competition was full of talent!
Terra House were crowned the overall winners. Oisín, their House Music Captain, described his experience:
“Winning the House Music Competition filled me with so much joy, knowing that Mr Mann, the adjudicator, thought Terra was the best. Since I was in Year 3, watching others do the same, it was my dream to win the House Music Cup, and now we’ve done it!”
This was the final concert for the Year 6 boys and Miss Sharp and it was brought to a moving close by the Micro Choir’s ‘May it Be’ from Lord of the Rings. There was not a dry eye in the house! It was a wonderful evening which showed the amazing ability of these young boys, aged only 7-11 years old. Warwick Junior Music is very much alive and kicking!
Year 6 break boundaries at Blue Coat
Pupils from Warwick Junior School and Warwick Prep School came together to play in an U11 cricket fixture against Blue Coat School, Birmingham.
The fixture featured four competitive hard ball matches and six exciting soft ball games, showcasing the skills and enthusiasm of both boys and girls across all teams.
The day was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to collaborate across schools, reconnect with old friends, and build new relationships. The mixed teams highlighted the inclusive spirit of the game, with players supporting one another and celebrating each other’s successes.
WARWICK PREP U11 TENNIS TOURNAMENT
On Saturday, 21 June, Sam, Ethan B, Finn, Ethan T, George, Vishnu, Josh and Hugo teamed up with girls from Warwick Prep School to play in an mixed doubles tournament. The pupils formed mixed doubles pairs, and it did not take long to start working well together!
Due to illness in the Prep team, Ethan and Sam paired together and they played fantastically well, winning two and drawing one of their matches.
In a champions tie-break to decide the winner, they lost an extremely tight breaker to Stamford
School. Despite this, the boys should be incredibly proud of their performances during the morning!
The other pairs all played some fantastic tennis, working well with their partners and growing in confidence after each game. Finn and his partner won their group, whilst Josh and Vishnu both finished in their pairs as runners-up.
For many of the boys taking part, this was their first experience of a competitive tennis tournament, and they acquitted themselves brilliantly, learning about the tactics and enjoying the opportunity. Well done to everyone involved!
O IAPS SWIMMING FINALS
n Saturday, 7 June, Warwick Junior School competed in the IAPS National Swimming Finals 2025, held at the London Aquatics Centre. Our boys performed amazingly, showing great sportsmanship, team spirit, and determination.
The Year 6 team, made up of Jake, Joshua, Harrison, and Harry, qualified for the U11 Medley Relay and finished 11th in
the country!
The Year 5 team, consisting of Leon, George, Jasper, and Arlo, qualified for both the Medley and Freestyle Relay Finals and finished fifth overall.
Several of our swimmers also qualified for individual finals, placing them amongst the top 20 swimmers in the country in their respective events. George gave a valiant effort in the 50m Butterfly, finishing 19th in a very strong field. Jake came
YEAR 3 FESTIVAL OF CRICKET
Year 3 pupils from Warwick Junior School, Warwick Prep Schol, The Kingsley School and The Croft came together at Warwick School for a Festival of Cricket.
The afternoon was full of teamwork and enthusiasm as pupils enjoyed a mix of Kwik Cricket and Pairs Cricket matches. It was a particularly great opportunity for the boys to demonstrate the bowling, batting, and fielding skills they have been working on so hard this term.
The Festival ended with everyone enjoying a well-deserved ice cream!
agonisingly close to a medal in the U11 50m Butterfly, finishing fifth in a blanket finish. Leon ended the day on a high note with an amazing swim in the U10 50m Breaststroke, securing an impressive 2nd place. His time of 41 seconds was just seven-tenths of a second behind the gold medallist, who set a new IAPS national record. Well done to all of the boys who participated, you should be incredibly proud of your achievements!
AQUATHLON 2025
his term, pupils took part in the sixth annual Warwick Junior School Aquathlon. The boys had to complete a swim which was then immediately followed by a run. Pupils from across all year groups came together and participated enthusiastically, showing lots of resilience and teamwork. Overall, lots of fun was had and the event was particularly special for our Year 3 boys, who were taking part in the aquathlon for the very first time!
TCongratulations to all the boys who took part, but especially to Terra House, who were crowned this year’s champions!
Well done to the top three finishers in each year group:
Year 3
Seb - 05:07
Charlie - 05:18
Rohan - 05:41
Year 4
Elliot - 06:06
Reuben - 06:12
Theo - 06:33
Year 5
Leon - 07:33
George - 07:50
Alfred - 09:06
Year 6
Jake - 9:56
Joshua - 10:31
Thomas - 11:11
JUNIOR SCHOOL ANNUAL GOLF COMPETITION
Grand Slam for Year 4
Year 4 pupils from Warwick Junior School and Warwick Prep School came together and participated in a collaborative tennis link event. The pupils engaged in a variety of activities, developing their skills and gaining confidence on the court. The pupils showed amazing teamwork, and everyone had a funfilled morning!
On Tuesday, 12 boys took part in the annual Junior School par 3 competition, which was a team event for the first time. Teams of four played a ‘Texas scramble’ over nine holes at Stoneleigh Deer Park in beautiful sunshine.
It was an incredibly close contest, but a sudden death playoff meant that Alfie, Jasper, Louis, and Oscar won with the final putt! The standard of golf was excellent, and the boys gained lots of
SPORTS DAYS 2025
YEAR 5 & 6 SPORTS DAY
On what turned out to be the hottest day of the year, Year 5 and 6 pupils at Warwick Junior School rose to the occasion for an unforgettable Sports Morning.
All boys took part in three field events: the long jump, javelin, and a challenging obstacle course. These events tested the houses teamwork and communication as well as their agility and co-ordination. On the track, the competition heated up with two thrilling relay races, individual sprints, and a demanding 600m run for those brave enough to take on the distance.
THE FINAL RESULTS:
1st – Ventis: 952 points
2nd – Terra: 915 points
3rd – Ignis: 863 points
4th – Aqua: 794 points
Both year groups wrapped up their track events with the ever-popular Tug of War. The cheers from classmates and parents created an electric atmosphere and a great way to finish!
YEAR 3 & 4 SPORTS DAY
Despite hopes for cooler weather, Tuesday’s Sports Morning for Year 3 and 4 proved even hotter than the day before. However, the heat did nothing to dampen the boys’ enthusiasm, and their energy throughout the morning was truly impressive.
For Year 3, this was their first ever Warwick Junior School Sports Day. Their attitude and effort across all events were outstanding. They began on the track with middle-distance races, followed by relays and individual sprints. The session concluded again with a fiercely contested Tug of War, where Terra edged out Ignis in an exciting final.
PE lessons, gave the boys a chance to demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting. Midway through the morning, the year groups swapped activities, ensuring everyone had a chance to compete in all events.
THE FINAL RESULTS:
1st – Ventis: 891 points
2nd – Terra: 837 points
After all the points were tallied—adjusted for house sizes—the boys gathered eagerly to hear the final results. The Year 3 scores were especially close, with just 23 points separating the top three houses.
3rd – Ignis: 802 points
4th – Aqua: 791 points
While Year 3 were on the track, Year 4 rotated through three field events, including the newly introduced standing triple jump. This challenging addition, covered in recent
A huge thank you goes to all the staff who helped organise and run the events, and to the parents who supported the boys from the sidelines despite the heat. Most importantly, congratulations to all the boys for showing the Junior School Learning Strengths of resilience, focus, communication, empathy, and an abundance of house spirit.
THE UK SCHOOLS CHESS CHALLENGE
On Sunday, 11 May, the Birmingham Megafinal of the prestigious UK Schools Chess Challenge, the world’s biggest junior chess tournament, took place.
Alex, Bo and Jason took part and did themselves and the school incredibly proud
- all taking home points from what was a very strong field; four of the five sections featured members of the England national junior team and dozens of members of the Warwickshire Junior Chess Squad also competed in all five sections.
In Alex’s first time competing on this
Success for the Junior School and Senior School!
On Sunday, 15 June, the Birmingham Rapidplay took place. Warwick School was represented by Gregory from the Senior School and Ilyas from the Junior School. Both performed brilliantly, with Gregory scoring 5.5/7 to finish in joint-second place, and Ilyas just half a point behind on 5/7 to finish in joint-third place.
On Sunday, 22nd June, Ilyas and Gregory again represented Warwick in a very special chess
event that celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Kenilworth Chess Club. Both got to play Grandmaster Mickey Adams, the UK’s strongest ever chess player and the former world number 4. Although they both succumbed to the skill of their legendary opponent after hours of battle, they did themselves proud with their play.
stage, he scored a fantastic 4/6 in the U8 section and qualified for the Gigafinal, the penultimate stage of the competition. Remarkably, he did so despite being outrated in every single game.
Congratulations to all the boys who competed!
standard of play that he awarded him a signed copy of his book ‘Think Like A Super Grandmaster’ at the end of the display, capping what was a memorable experience for the boys!
Mickey was so impressed by Ilyas’
Well done to both for the fantastic performances.
Catering partnership
Warwick Schools Foundation Catering Department proudly announced a partnership with Aldens of Oxford earlier in the term.
Aldens are a seventhgeneration family food produce business, serving families and businesses across Oxfordshire - and more recently across the UK - with superb quality meat, fish, and fresh produce. Aldens only use producers with high welfare and ethical standards, and all products are hand cut and prepared by Aldens staff.
The Foundation’s partnership with Aldens represents a continuation of the high-quality catering delivery that we are so proud of. This includes our meat produce, which is Red Tractor Certified, meaning that it is produced and farmed with care, is traceable, safe, assured, and British.
John Badr, Head of Catering and Event Operations at Warwick Schools Foundation, commented on the partnership:
“I am thrilled to be working with Aldens as our new butchery supplier across the Foundation. I have a real passion for providing the best quality of meals for our pupils, and knowing that all of the meat we purchase from Aldens meets the Red Tractor standards is a real positive for all our students, staff, and external clients”.
ORCHESTRA OF THE SWANINTERSTELLAR
On Thursday, 19 June, Foundation partners Orchestra of the Swan returned for their fourth and final concert of the season at Warwick Hall, Interstellar.
Once again, the Swan provided an exceptional evening of music, living up to the outstanding standard that they have continually set since our partnership began in 2019.
As part of the concert, Gustav Holst’s epic and influential Planets suite was presented alongside stunning images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. The music was interspersed with a variety of readings about the cosmos from The Bible, Ptolemy, and Galileo, through to Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, and even Douglas Adams’ ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, all wonderfully narrated by acclaimed actor Anton Lesser.
We were also proud to see members of King’s High’s Senior Chamber Choir sing in the final movement of The Planets, Neptune, which features an off-stage upper voice choir to create a mystical and ethereal atmosphere. The choir’s gradual diminuendo and eventual silence evokes a sense of mystery and otherworldliness, reflecting the astrological associations of Neptune with illusion and the subconscious. The choir sang off stage in the Warwick Hall foyer, with the doors to the auditorium gradually closing at the end to create this ethereal effect. Many thanks to Mr Albrighton and the girls for their hard work in creating a magical end to this concert.
The concert capped off another fantastic season of concerts from Orchestra of the Swan. Details around the 25/26 season at Warwick Hall will be announced soon.
BHT25
his year marks the 25th anniversary of The Bridge House Theatre, which proudly sits at the heart of our campus.
TSince it was opened by Dame Judi Dench in 2000, the theatre has become a focal point in the school community and has grown into one of the area’s most popular venues for theatre productions, musical
concerts, comedy shows, and more.
On Saturday, 10 May, the theatre produced The Anniversary Showcase, a special evening aiming to celebrate all of the incredible theatre experiences it has provided over the years.
Featuring pupils past and present, the evening included short extracts from plays, musicals, and sketches, alongside images and displays recalling many of
the incredible shows that the theatre has hosted.
Since its opening, the theatre has provided some unforgettable memories for those participating and in attendance, and it was fantastic to see so many come together to share memories and celebrate the theatre.
King Henry VIII Choral Programme
Last month, we launched the new King Henry VIII Choral Programme, as part of a partnership with The Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick. It has been made possible by the historic relationship the Foundation and St Mary’s enjoys with The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust, Warwick.
The King Henry VIII Choral Awards – which are funded by The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust,
Warwick and available from September 2026
- is a scholarship for boys and girls from Year 3 upwards who are a pupil at one of our schools and an active member of St Mary’s Choir. Through the launch of the King Henry VIII Choral Programme, our aim is to enable as many talented children as possible to benefit
from the unique opportunities that choral participation affords them, alongside the outstanding education that we provide in the schools of the Foundation.