Letter from the Head Master
Dear parents and guardians
As we conclude the Lent term, The Warwickian – as usual - offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the diverse and enriching experiences shared by our school community over the past months. It has been a term filled with academic pursuits, creative expression, sporting endeavours, and personal growth, all underpinned by our core values of curiosity, courage, creativity, humility, perseverance, and responsibility.
One focus this term has been on Leading with Purpose, which has shone through in many facets of school life. Whether it’s through pupil-led initiatives, or the meaningful leadership shown by our prefects and peer mentors, it has been heartening to witness pupils taking ownership of their Warwick journey and inspiring those around them.
The life of the school continues to be enriched by the pursuit of excellence beyond the classroom. Our sports teams have represented Warwick with pride and determination, our musicians have lifted spirits with performances of exceptional quality, and our artists and actors have reminded us of the power of creative expression to connect and inspire.
Academic curiosity has flourished, with pupils continuing to stretch themselves in new and ambitious directions. Highlights this term include another thoughtprovoking Encounters programme, a flourishing array of clubs and societies,
“It has been heartening to witness pupils taking ownership of their Warwick journey and inspiring those around them.”
and success across a number of academic competitions. Our commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Learning has also remained central, with staff and pupils working together to explore ideas, deepen understanding, and foster a lifelong love of learning, through initiatives old and new – like the Year 10 Harkness Series.
In all of this, our commitment to Knowing the Individual remains paramount. As ever, we have sought to support each boy’s wellbeing and
personal growth, celebrating their achievements and guiding them through their challenges. From one-to-one mentoring to quiet moments with Benji, our newest wellbeing dog, we continue to develop a school culture where every pupil feels seen, heard, and valued.
As you turn the pages of this edition, I hope you’ll be as inspired as I am by the breadth and depth of what has been accomplished this term. It is a privilege to be part of a community that embraces opportunity, supports each other, and never ceases to aim for higher things.
Wishing you all a restful and refreshing break, and I look forward to all that the Summer Term will bring.
James Barker, Head Master
At a glance
A selection of this term’s news and stories in one place
Intermediate Physics Olympiad
Congratulations to the 33 boys who took part in the Physics Intermediate Olympiad in February.
The Olympiad is a one-hour paper
consisting of questions to stretch and challenge beyond GCSE. 3488 pupils entered around the country. The awards range from Commendation, Bronze and Silver to Gold. Only 310
people in the country achieved a Gold.
Well done to Aaden Anskar, Jason, Rex and Karsten who achieved Gold this year for Warwick!
Pupils share their experience of Ramadan
Celebrating Oxbridge offers at Warwick School
Many congratulations to the Upper Sixth pupils who received offers from Oxford and Cambridge.
In this year’s cohort, seven Warwick School pupils received offers: Chris, to study Music at Cambridge; Jeffrey, to study Engineering at Cambridge; Matt, to study Spanish and Arabic at Oxford; Oscar, to study Human, Social, and Political Sciences at Cambridge; Ray’an, to study Medicine at Cambridge; Rory, to study Mathematics at Cambridge; and Tommy, to study Music at Oxford.
Each of these pupils should be incredibly proud of their achievements thus far, and we wish them the best of luck with the remainder of their studies.
Two of our pupils, Kayra and Suleiman, were invited to talk about Ramadan and what it means to Muslims in a whole school assembly.
Ramadan is a month that holds immense significance for over a billion Muslims around the world. Whilst most of our staff and pupils will have heard about it before, they may not know that Ramadan is about much more than fasting. It is a time of deep spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and generosity.
Kayra and Suleiman detailed some of the most important aspects of the
month, including fasting, which is known as sawm; Zakat, which is the obligation for Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need; prayer, including praying Taraweeh – a special night prayer performed during Ramadan; and Eid al-Fitr, which marks the completion of Ramadan and celebrates a month of fasting and spiritual growth.
It was insightful to hear Kayra and Suleiman speak on their experiences of Ramadan, and we hope that all in attendance learned something valuable about the period that many of our friends observe.
Music Scholars’ Showcase
On Monday, 24 March we held our annual Scholars’ Showcase in Warwick Hall, and what an event it was.
The quality of music-making on display was nothing short of outstanding; it was a privilege to listen to a group of talented
young people showcase not only their talent, but of sustained commitment, self-discipline, and hard work. Special mention must go to our Upper Sixth leavers; they have contributed enormously to music at Warwick and the school more widely.
Ocean conservationist visits IT
To help improve Year 7’s digital literacy skills, the Computer Science department runs one lesson a fortnight dedicated to IT skills for the first year of KS3, and over the last few months, pupils have been creating posters with an environmental theme.
Ocean conservationist, marketing professional, and parent Zakia Rashid
kindly attended Warwick School on 18 March to speak with Year 7 during their normal IT class. Pupils were amazed at the work Zakia has done in the world’s oceans, with videos and pictures of her cleaning up plastic bags wrapped around corals all the way up to swimming with sharks! The boys were also given a lesson on how they can make a
Warwick School rated ‘very good’ value for money by The Telegraph
We are delighted to have been ranked as being ‘very good’ value for parents, following an analysis from The Telegraph.
The Telegraph’s league table analysed the fees of over 1,200 fee-paying schools across Britain to see how they have adapted to Labour’s addition of VAT for independent schools and, crucially, how this affected value for money through exam results.
Schools were ranked into five groups, measuring top grades relative to fees:
very good, good, fair, below average, and poor, whilst the league table also allows parents to find the fees most relevant to their child’s current age.
We are delighted that in three of the four age categories - Year 6, Year 8, and Year 11, The Telegraph rated Warwick School as being ‘very good’ value for money - the top ranking. For Year 13, we have been rated as being ‘good’ value for money.
We are immensely proud of this
difference, and given some very useful information on creating impactful posters to help promote the worthy cause of cleaning up the ocean..
A big thank you from 7B/IT to Zakia, as giving up her time really inspired our Year 7 class to make some amazing posters and appreciate and understand the importance of our world’s oceans.
ranking, as it provides confirmation of the excellent teaching and learning that we continue to be proud of at Warwick School. However as you can see from this magazine alone, we are proud of our extensive co-curricular offering, our investment in pastoral care and wellbeing, and our commitment to charity and community-related work, empowering our pupils to serve their community and to be positive contributors to society.
Celebrating British Science Week
We celebrated British Science Week in March, focusing on the theme “Growth and Change”. Pupils participated in a range of exciting activities that sparked curiosity and creativity.
One highlight was our Boat Building Competition, where year 7 and 8 pupils designed and tested their own boats, exploring engineering and material science. It was fantastic to see their teamwork and innovative designs!
We also held House Quizzes on various scientific topics, creating friendly competition, and deepening pupils’ knowledge of science.
The week concluded with a vibrant Science Fair, showcasing pupil projects and scientific enquiry. The experiments, from smoke vortex rings to gyroscopes, impressed both teachers and visitors.
British Science Week was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to engage with science in a hands-on way, and we are excited to continue fostering curiosity and learning in the future.
Bringing Biopsychology to life
Lower Sixth Psychology pupils delved into the fascinating world of Biopsychology, exploring the structures and functions of the brain.
To bring their learning to life, they had the unique opportunity to participate in a sheep brain dissection during their Psychology lessons.
Pupil Michael shared his thoughts on the experience:
“Dissecting the brain was one of the most unique experiences in psychology so far, as we could finally see everything we have been studying about in real life. It is a great opportunity for everyone that we were very lucky and grateful to experience”.
Year 8 Classics Taster Day
The Classics Department’s biggest annual event on site is our Year 8 Classics Taster Day. This consisted of an excellent talk on the value of Classics by our own Mr. Cooley, as well as a fantastic visit from Portals from the Past, with displays on both Greek and Roman society and
Chapel Choir at Exeter College, Oxford
Our Chapel Choir returned to Exeter College on Friday, 14 February, to sing a joint evensong with Exeter College choir, stopping enroute to climb the Saxon Tower – the oldest building in Oxford. The group of pupils met up with an OW, and former member of the Chapel Choir, now majoring in classical Greek in the USA, studying in Oxford. For the college evensong, they performed Brewer’s canticles in F and Durufflé’s Ubi caritas.
soldiery.
We also held our annual Classical Project Competition, in which all the Year 8 Classical Civilisation boys prepared a presentation on a classical topic in groups of 3-4, judged by our Head Master.
The two runner-up groups were:
• Archie, Arjun, Fraser and Seth for their presentation on Greek religion, and
• Freddie, Lucas, Theo for their presentation on the Olympic Games. Congratulations to the winners –Barnaby, James, Joshua and Max – for their presentation on Roman technology. Well done boys!
Upper Sixth Senior British Physics Olympiad success
Warwick School’s top physicists in the Upper Sixth were amongst 3,700 pupils from 550 schools in the UK to participate in the annual Senior British Physics Olympiad competition.
The paper is extremely challenging and tests a range of pupil knowledge, preparation, ability, and problem-solving skills. Earning the Top Gold Certificate is very rare - awarded to just over 4%
of participants nationally this year. A further 12% of the participants achieved a Gold Certificate, followed by 24% with Silver and a further 40% achieving Bronze certificates.
Obtaining a certificate of any colour in this national physics competition is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the ability these pupils possess. Well done to everyone involved.
Warwick School’s certificate holders are as follows:
• Top Gold - Jeffrey
• Gold - Andi, Isaac and Rory
• Silver - Alex, Alex, Benjamin, Edward, Gerald, George, Ray’an
• Bronze - Finlay, Jimmy, Leo, Marco
Warwick School has a new chess master!
Between Tuesday, 18 February and Sunday, 23 February, Billy F engaged in battle over the chessboard at the prestigious Isle of Wight Masters. The tournament was ferociously strong and attracted 50 titled players, including numerous Grandmasters and International Masters.
Billy finished with a final score of 5.5/9, making him the highest-rated, untitled player in the tournament. But he will not be untitled for long! His performance earned him a whopping 137 rating points. Billy has now become eligible for the title of Candidate Master awarded by the International Chess Federation - all just months after turning 13 years old!
Unprecedented success for our Upper Sixth musicians
We were delighted to celebrate the success of some of our Upper Sixth musicians, in gaining places or offers from a range of prestigious conservatoires and universities. No fewer than eight pupils received offers – an
unprecedented number.
• Ian, James, and Oliver all have places at the Guildhall School of Music.
• Alex and George have places at the Royal College of Music.
• Tommy, Chris, and Roy have
Higher Education and Careers Fair
On Thursday, 13 March, our biennial Higher Education and Careers Fair took place to inspire our pupils as they explored the many pathways available beyond school.
A major event in the school calendar, the fair was open to boys from Years 10 to 13 and designed to open doors to future possibilities.
We were delighted to welcome over 40 universities and 30 employer exhibitors to the fair to speak to our pupils, including The University of
Birmingham, University of Leeds, The University of Warwick, Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid, and Volvo.
We were also thrilled to welcome a host of guest speakers to give talks on their area of expertise, including Anthony Anderson (Advanced Research Engineer), Fred Binley (Head of UK Student Recruitment and Widening Participation at Lancaster University), and Willow Herald (Director of Global School Partnerships), as well as hosting talks on our various
conditional offers to read music at Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester respectively.
We congratulate them and wish them every success in their musical and academic endeavours.
pathways, such as Law, Medicine, and Oxbridge.
The night was a great success and the campus buzzed with excitement as pupils were able to gather insights, ask questions, and make informed choices about their next steps.
Marlowe’s masterpiece
Pupils brought Doctor Faustus, Marlowe’s masterpiece, to life with incredible performances in our recent Middle School joint production with King’s High School.
Doctor Faustus tells the story of a
brilliant but quite bitter German scholar who believes he has reached the limits of human knowledge. To gain unlimited knowledge, Doctor Faustus starts to learn the black art of necromancy. Well done to all those involved!
National French debating competition
On 11 February, Lower Sixth pupils Thomas and Isaac attended the Midlands qualifying rounds of the French debating competition known as the Joutes Oratoires.
The Warwick team faced very fierce opposition from Repton, Bromsgrove, and Oakham, whose teams spoke with extremely complex vocabulary and near-native fluency. Thomas and Isaac managed to improve their score with each of their five debates, which covered topics such as making voting compulsory, ending school examinations, reinstating national service, and introducing a four-day working week.
Despite their accumulating scores, the Warwick team couldn’t quite match their strong opponents. Nonetheless, Isaac and Thomas were highly commended by judges as a very competent Lower Sixth team who defended their sides of the debate confidently. We look forward to returning to Repton for more French debating next year.
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Celebrating pupil achievements
This term has once again produced some outstanding art from boys across the school. Here is a selection of those that have really impressed us!
Combatting the tyranny of
monolingualism
Given the geopolitical tensions we are currently seeing in various corners of the globe, there is a critical need for the people of the world to better understand each other.
Add to that the vital importance of foreign language skills to remain competitive in the global market, the case for learning a modern foreign language is clear. Combatting the tyranny of monolingualism in today’s world has never been more important.
It was inspiring to read the words of Charles Fillingham, Headmaster of Solihull School:
‘[…] languages encourage us to lift our eyes above the immediate environment and to explore new horizons. I call this a “New Spirit of Internationalism”; this mindset is good for individuals and good for Great Britain too. I am encouraging you […] to imagine yourself in a global future.’
The key to the global future to which Mr Fillingham refers must be, in my view, plurilingualism. The French political philosopher Frantz Fanon recognised the importance of plurilingualism; ‘To speak a
language is to take on a world, a culture.’ These words cut to the heart of how we generate a new spirit of internationalism. Languages allow us to break free from insularity, receive welcome in new places, and provide another perspective from which to view the world beyond our own.
At the Solihull School Festival of Languages on 22 March, pupils listened to compelling and fascinating accounts of the power of languages. Dr Geraldine Horan (Associate Professor of German Language at University College London) engaged us with her research into sociolinguistics, historical and political
linguistics and her fascination with taboo language, including cursing, swearing, and insults in contemporary political and media discourses. Both Professor Robert Vilain (Lecturer in German at Christ Church College, Oxford and Fellow and Senior Tutor of St Hugh’s College) and Dr Caroline Summers (Associate Professor of Translation and Transcultural Studies at the University of Warwick) spoke about the limits to translation given the deep intertwining of language with culture and the importance of understanding both to accurately convey the meaning of a text. They convincingly argued that learning
Languages encourage us to lift our eyes above the immediate environment and to explore new horizons. I call this a “New Spirit of Internationalism”; this mindset is good for individuals and good for Great Britain too.”
“At Warwick School we are proud that every pupil has the opportunity to widen their horizons by learning foreign languages.”
monolingualism
By Mr Stingemore
a language is more than just words on a page or in your mouth; it is about the culture(s) of the language that inform our understanding of those words. Dr Sunny Kaul (Consultant in Intensive Care and Respiratory Medicine and lead respiratory consultant at Harefield Hospital) shared powerful testimony from his medical career about how knowing only a small amount of various foreign languages had made him a better medic, allowing him to identify the specific needs of a patient so as to treat them in the most appropriate way.
At Warwick School we are proud that every pupil has the opportunity to widen their horizons by learning foreign languages. Learning a foreign language can mean different things to each of us. It can be about politeness, an academic challenge, pure fun and enjoyment, escapism from a fixed cultural identify, or a practical means to an end. Learning a language fosters the nurturing of the six
Warwick School values:
Courage – being brave enough to step outside of your comfort zone to speak in a foreign language, knowing you could make a pronunciation error (a central part of language learning – ask anyone who speaks a foreign language for their most embarrassing pronunciation slip-up!).
Creativity – a foreign language can allow you to do things that your native language can’t.
Curiosity – spotting patterns within a language or between languages, wanting to know more vocabulary and why verbs, tenses, and structures function differently to your native language.
Humility – knowing that there is always more to learn and you will never know everything about any language, even your native language!
Perseverance – finding enjoyment from the challenge of language learning, and knowing that making mistakes is a crucial part of the process.
Responsibility – stepping up by speaking the language of the place you are in, rather than demonstrating an attitude of monolingualism.
I am delighted that the boys of Warwick School have the chance to develop these six values through their learning of modern foreign languages. I am equally as delighted to hear that a vast number of universities continue to offer language learning alongside degrees beyond the field of modern languages. We heard accounts of current pupils who were continuing their language learning journeys alongside their studies in STEM subjects, and who spend parts of their degrees in universities around the world where they have used the language skills they had honed at school.
The opportunities that learning a foreign language bring are extremely enriching, and we look forward to continuing our work towards a new spirit of internationalism at Warwick School!
Encounters
Lent 2025
This has been a term of fantastic Encounters, spanning history, science, film, and classics.
High points included an incredible and inspiring Encounter with Auschwitz survivor, Mindu Hornick MBE, attended by over 600 people; a fascinating Encounter with Horatio Nelson, led by the Chairman of the Nelson Society, Chris Brett; and an extraordinary Encounter with Roman Food
with Erica Rowan from Royal Holloway University.
We also enjoyed a wonderful Encounter with Baroness Sue Garden, who showed just how much good the House of Lords can do, as well as with Old Warwickian, Luke Hanrahan, who provided us with a powerful insight into True Crime documentary-making.
King’s High parent, Nick Milton,
provided us with one of our most disturbing and memorable Encounters with ‘The Birdman of Auschwitz’, while former, Warwick School Teacher, Andy Ward, indulged us in a Pint of Sciencebringing to an end another fantastic term of enticing and eclectic Encounters.
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An Encounter with Nelson Chris Brett / the Nelson Society
An Encounter with a documentary producer Luke Hanrahan OW
An Encounter with Mindu Hornick: Auschwitz survivor
An Encounter with Roman Food Dr Erica Rowan (Royal Holloway)
An Encounter with The Birdman of Auschwitz Nicholas Miltonn
An Encounter with a Pint of Science Andy Ward
An Encounter with the House of Lords Baroness Sue Garden
Lent term in
English
The highlight of the Lent term in the English Department was World Book Day, but we’ve also had exciting lectures, assemblies, and competitions. Below are just a few snapshots of the term in English…
The Year 7 Christmas Carol Writing Competition
In December, Mrs Taylor launched a creative writing competition, challenging Year 7 to write a modern tale inspired by ‘A Christmas Carol’ that was set in a modern context. The winning entry was written by Mikey B, who captured the spirit of Dickens’s Christmas ghost story in a beautifully crafted piece about kindness and redemption. Well done, Mikey!
World Book Day 2025
The theme of this year’s World Book Day was ‘Read Your Way’ and in addition to our annual assembly, the English Department invited the school to read their way to discovery.
We had a traitor in the English teaching team, and the Warwick School pupils had to work out who it was.
identify the traitor. Pupils who collected all of the clue words joined us in the English corridor the next day to take a turn in our mini escape room, with sweets available for those who solved the mystery and deduced that the traitor was…none other than Mr Vincent.
Year 7 C Creative Writing Christmas Competition
On Thursday, 6 March, teachers from across the school read an extract from a work of fiction to pupils in each of their lessons. Pupils then listened out for six clue words that gave them details of a location and an object to help them to
We were delighted by the huge number of pupils who not only participated, but managed to solve our literary crime. The Sixth Form English pupils did a fantastic job of ushering the crowd and keeping the excitement levels high.
Aspire Lectures for Year 11
Throughout the Lent term, our supracurricular talks, the Aspire Lectures, continued to run for our Year 11 pupils. While there was no panto this term, pupils did enjoy broadening their academic insights into our core texts.
Many thanks to the English staff for delivering these exciting and challenging lectures, and to our pupils for their enthusiastic response to the programme. We look forward to starting Aspire with our fantastic Year 10 pupils in the summer term!
Combined Cadet Force
This term has been really busy for our Combined Cadet Force (CFF) with our annual exercise at School, deployment to South Wales, RAF flying and more.
Armed Forces Celebration at Priors House Care Home
On 21 March, Maj. Grant and four cadets visited veterans at Priors House Care Home, Leamington, to spend the afternoon
chatting to veteran residents over afternoon tea and cakes. The veterans were very excited to speak to the cadets and share their experiences in
Korea and the Falklands. The contingent is looking forward to returning to Priors House to celebrate VE Day with the veterans.
South Wales deployment
The CCF deployed to South Wales in March. The scenario was that the regular army had been deployed to the continent to deal with the Russian threat, leaving the CCF responsible for home defence.
The cadets were deployed to South Wales to protect key infrastructure – gas pipelines and data cables. On arrival, they soon found themselves in a firefight and were later ambushed on the patrol into
their farmhouse base. Keen for revenge, the cadets carried out night recces on several enemy positions.
Using intel gained from this, they ambushed the enemy as they moved down a road. Opening up with withering fire, they cut down the enemy patrol.
After a not very good night’s sleep in sub-zero temperatures, the cadets woke to bright Welsh sunshine. What followed was a long patrol where they located the
enemy on a nearby high point, and, in a fierce firefight, drove them off. Having successfully taken the high ground, the cadets advanced on the enemy base, clearing it of all hostile forces. A successful operation for Warwick School CCF.
Mentions in Dispatches go to Tom S and Jacob N. A special thanks to Mr. Sunner for the many hours of preparation he put into making this exercise happen.
RAF Flying
RAF cadets were excited to get back in to the sky after three planned flying trips being cancelled by poor weather conditions. The realism really hit home when the cadets were handed parachutes and taught emergency procedure before heading up in the training aircraft for a thrilling day out.
What else we have been up to
l Lower Sixth cadets supported the Prep School’s WW1 History Day by teaching the Year 4 pupils drill. Much fun was had and the cadets soon had their charges marching smartly around the playground.
l The contingent welcomed its first Year 8 cadets this year as members of the corps of drums. Although the corps is still very small in numbers, we now have piccollo players as well as drummers.
l We were grateful to receive a donation
from Robert McNeill-Wilson (OW) which the contingent has used to help commission banners to be used at formal parades. We look forward to receiving these banners once they have been produced.
l The contingent is excited to have been awarded a grant from the Combined Cadet Force Association to purchase a number of drones for the RAF cadets to fly, along with new sleeping bags, and higher capacity bergens for future exercises.
Annual exercise
l The annual Warwick School CCF exercise at school took place on 2425 January.
In this year’s scenario, we used a historical situation from the 1950s as French General Charles de Gaulle was welcomed to Warwick School by the Head Master. As he was inspecting the troops, a sniper opened fire in an attempted assassination. Fortunately, the Head Master and the general escaped as Major Grant and the CSM laid down their lives to protect them.
Time was spent trying to identify who the assassin was and his motives. Having collected some intelligence, the cadets soon discovered that the assassin was codenamed the Jackal and that he was in the pay of French army officers serving in Algeria. What followed was an evening in which bombs were defused, problems solved, and buildings cleared of enemies. It soon became apparent that the gunmen the cadets were dealing with were not only after the General, but wished to steal nuclear materials from the British State. The following morning, in a fierce firefight, the cadets cleared the site for the Head Master and secured the stolen nuclear materials.
It was a successful exercise. Mentions in Dispatches for excellence go to Charlie L, Lucas H and Zac V.
Music
What a fantastic term of musicmaking it has been, again! Many people assume that the Christmas period is the busiest time of year for a music department, and though December was by no means quiet, this term has carried on in the same vein and some!
Mr Storer’s annual Jazz @ the Bridge offering showcased the utterly outstanding crop of jazzers we are lucky enough to work with here at the moment, with Jazz Lab, Big Band, and Little Big Band putting on high quality sets. Arguably, the most exceptional performance of the night(s) was the pupil-led performance of
Snarky Puppy’s What about me?, a truly remarkable showcase of talent, dedication, and musical excellence - all the brainchild of our Lower Sixth Drummer, Ben A.
To say the crowd went wild is a woeful understatement; everybody was aware of how utterly amazing this was. True magic.
Following this quickly out of the traps was the annual Bridge House of Rock, with plenty to enjoy from our student bands. It is always a pleasure to see the development of our boys within the context of a concert, younger bands deriving so much excitement and understanding from the experience of the
Jazz at the Bridge
older year groups, one of whom premiered their own material at this outrageously cool event. The sense of camaraderie on stage from every band was fantastic, and it is through no small measure the case that our excellent team of teachers empower our boys to make the platform their own, not least the singers who have no instrument to hide behind!
Fraser McAuley, Deputy Head of Woodwind at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, joined us in early February to give masterclasses to a variety of our woodwind pupils both in ensemble and solo settings. Boys came away from this experience with pertinent feedback, eager to take their playing to the next level after this inspirational opportunity and the effects of it were in evidence at the Woodwind Celebration the following month; a true celebration of all things wind, not least with FWO’s outstandingly hypnotic final number (Hazo’s Arabesque).
Our Brass Company undertook masterclasses with Ed Jones, Head of Brass at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, in preparation for the annual Big Brass Concert. The experience our boys had in Birmingham was high in value, testing their mettle alongside pupils
Big Brass Concert 2025
in a side-by-side play through of repertoire. The Big Brass Concert on 27 March was a real spectacle, with ambitious music being performed by the Brass Company, some fantastic arrangements by Mr Tibbitts for the massed band to perform together, and a number of smaller ensembles enjoying the limelight as well. Pyrotechnics, which have become something of a tradition at this event, were joined by the surprise of some Household Cavalry, giving our boys who are interested in both music and the Forces something to aim at in their own futures. Chamber Music has been in high demand this term as well, with a Foundation Chamber Concert in February that showcased a variety of genres and styles across boys and girls, spanning the whole host of ages. Many of the ensembles that performed at this remarkably professional event had performed as part of the Pro Corda Festival, an annual national competition.
Every ensemble had musical authenticity, but special mention must go to the Hughes Trio and the Junior Trio, whose performances were given with such alacrity that they made it to the final in Woldingham. Competitions are more about broadening horizons than they are about any results, and it was wonderful to see our boys enjoying and celebrating the music-making of their peers from other schools, whilst performing with sincere musicianship in their own offering.
Our excellent team of teachers empower our boys to make the platform their own”
A residential trip to the Welsh border was a joy for the Foundation Symphony Orchestra to undertake, with a weekend of music-making and activities that was enjoyed by all. Mr Thompson tore up a football pitch during the weekend, and the orchestra did some excellent work towards the Foundation Symphony Orchestra concert, where they will be offering up a theme of American music. Worthy of remark, the pupils sightread Schubert’s 3rd Symphony, working on it for an hour before giving a full performance - such quick digestion of such complex repertoire is certainly not the national norm, and it was such a pleasure to be involved in this and see all of the joy our pupils derived from the challenge!
In the wider community, our Chapel Choir and Treble Rebels continue to provide quality music for services over the course of the term, with external engagements continuing including work with the local charity Kissing it Better to provide a lift to patients in hospital via the vehicle of music. After the end of term, we have our Big Band and Supertonics participating in the finals of the National Concert Band Festival up in Manchester, at which we wish them well - music continues beyond the confines of term, and I am grateful to our boys, parents, and indeed my veritable colleagues for ensuring the opportunities are in abundance for pupils to take music as far as they wish!
Mr john Mann
Masterclass at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Bridge House of Rock
Rugby roundup Sport
The Lent term has marked a fantastic period for the school’s rugby program, showcasing some of the best results in recent history. The U15 team advanced to the quarterfinals of their National Cup, while both the U14s and the 1st XV reached the semifinals of their respective competitions.
Competing against some of the toughest rugby schools in the country, our teams have performed superbly. Although the sting of defeat in these significant matches lingers for many of the boys,
they can take immense pride in their accomplishments this year. We hope that the lessons learned from disappointment will motivate them to seek even higher achievements in the upcoming seasons!
During the first half of the term, our focus remained on the 15-a-side format, where we witnessed outstanding performances across all age groups. Notable highlights include a victory for the U17s against NSB, the U16Cs triumphing over a Hinckley A team, an impressive win for the U15Bs against
At this time of year it is important to recognise the hard work and commitment of all the players.”
U14s win Solihull 7s
Old Swinford Hospital, and the U14Bs concluding their season with three consecutive wins.
As the term progressed, our competitive fixtures shifted towards 7s rugby. Players across the age groups have had to hone their skills to adapt to this faster-paced version of the game, resulting in numerous successes.
The U12s clinched victory at the Caldicott 7s, won the Bowl competition at the Reigate 7s and also triumphed as shield winners at the Summer Fields 7s.
The U13s were crowned overall champions at the Warwick 7s, going unbeaten throughout the day while showcasing some exceptional rugby.
The U14s claimed the cup at the Solihull 7s, and the U15s emerged victorious at the Warwick 7s, defeating Sedbergh in the final. They also reached the Cup semifinals at both the Solihull and Wimbledon 7s tournaments.
The Warwick 7s, held on Saturday, 8 March, was a tremendous success. A day filled with glorious sunshine and top-tier rugby featured 60 teams and over 750 players visiting our school. With the U13s and U15s winning their tournaments, the U16s advancing to the Cup semi-finals, and the U14s reaching the quarterfinals, our school amassed enough points to secure the overall trophy for the best school of the day - a fantastic
achievement for all involved.
As we go to print, the U13s, U14s, U16s and U18s are all heading to Rosslyn Park for the National Schools 7s competition – the biggest rugby tournament in the world! Every year, 100s of teams head to London for this huge event which is a fantastic opportunity for players to pit their skills against schools they might not normally get the opportunity to play against.
At this time of year it is important to recognise the hard work and commitment of all the players, but most notably the staff who have contributed to the rugby programme. The time, passion and support they have provided, has given countless boys fantastic opportunities this season, fostering lasting memories both on and off the pitch! A huge thank you from all the boys you have coached this year!
Cross Country
Warwick School pupils have been selected for a county place following this year’s Warwickshire Schools Cross Country County Championship.
The Warwickshire Schools Cross
Basketball
The under 18 Basketball team has had great success this term going on a four-match unbeaten run against local rivals Bablake School, Alcester Grammar School, KES Stratford, and Princethorpe College. Not only have they worked hard in training (refining their skills, technique, and in-game tactics), but also in contributing to playing the games in the right spirit - most recently spending time with the visiting team and reflecting on the match together. One final match remains to cap off a fantastic run of fixtures and to encourage the growth of Basketball at Warwick School.
Country County Championships took place on Saturday, 18 January at Princethorpe College.
Warwick School fielded three teams who competed against the best runners in the county from 29 Warwickshire
schools. All three teams did incredibly well, which is testament to their training and commitment. A special mention goes to the Year 7 team as Shriyan was selected for a county place, and George as first reserve for a county place.
Hockey
The U12 hockey team triumphed in the annual Warwickshire County Tournament, emerging as county champions.
Their campaign began with a 1-0 victory over King Edward’s School, Birmingham, setting a positive tone for the competition. Despite a hard-fought 3-0 loss against Solihull, that didn’t reflect their determination and the team bounced back impressively. They secured a 1-0 win against Princethorpe
and followed it up with a 2-0 victory over Bishop Vesey. With Solihull drawing two of their matches, Warwick’s overall points tally secured them the championship title.
Huge congratulations to our U13A hockey team who also won the Warwickshire County Cup. After two impressive wins against Solihull School and King Edward’s School, and a hardfought draw with Bishop Vesey’s School, the team was crowned the overall winners.
Football
Lent term saw the U18 A football team compete in four fixtures, whilst the B team had their first external match of the season! A 2-1 win away to Princethorpe College D team was a great experience for many players who have patiently waited to play in their first game for the B team, after this fixture was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch in November.
Arnold Lodge School once again proved a good test for our A team. An entertaining match at home ended in a 5-3 victory where we showed great attacking intent throughout the game. We struggled to show the same attacking quality in the return fixture away on a rather dry and bobbly pitch, however the lads worked hard for a well-earned 1-1 draw.
New opponents in Kingham Hill School gave us our toughest test yet. Superb goals by Sam B and Kaiser W helped us to a 3-2 win at home.
Unfortunately, our unbeaten season ended when we travelled away in the reverse match. Both sides worked hard but Kingham Hill showed more quality in the final third. With 5 minutes to play we pushed for an equaliser, but got caught out on the break to end up losing 3-1. Whilst frustrating to finish the season with a loss, it has been an overall success and the boys have enjoyed the opportunity to play in external fixtures in addition to their weekly games lessons on Wednesdays.
Theatre
2025 marks 25 years of the Bridge House Theatre
This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Bridge House Theatre at Warwick School.
Gervald Frykman, Warwick School’s Archivist, tells us a little about its inception and the building that stood on the original site:
“Large-scale drama productions began at Warwick School in 1908. A variety of venues were used, including some in the town. The largest performance space in the school was Big School, now re-named The Pyne Room. When it was opened in 1970, the Guy Nelson Hall gave a muchneeded boost to music and drama at the school – but it had to host assemblies, exams, parents’ evenings, and so on. The school clearly needed a dedicated theatre, and, thanks to the vision of the Chair of Governors, Professor E. W. Ives, and the Headmaster, Dr P. J. Cheshire, the Bridge House Theatre was opened in 2000. The Foundation Stone had been
laid in 1999 by Sir Ben Kingsley.
The new Manager of the Performing Arts Centre, Wallace McDowell, immediately set about using the facility for events such as orchestral concerts as well as working closely with the Head of Drama, John Daws. The play chosen to inaugurate the new theatre, after its official opening in May 2000 by Dame Judi Dench, was Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet. Wallace began the process of attracting professional theatre companies to the Bridge House, the legacy of which continues to this day.
The original Bridge House was an Edwardian villa, purchased by the Governors in 1957. At various times it housed “school servants”, the art department, the maintenance workshop, and even the school’s amateur radio station. By the time it was demolished to make way for the new theatre, it was fairly dilapidated.
For 25 years the Bridge House Theatre has been at the forefront of dramatic productions, not only in-house, but also in welcoming professional companies.”
Join us to celebrate our beloved theatre
As the Bridge House is turning 25 in May, we think it gives us a great excuse to celebrate all the incredible theatre experiences it has provided over the years. We are producing a special evening event The Anniversary Showcase on Saturday, 10 May at 7pm. It will feature pupils past and present, in short extracts from plays, musicals and sketches, alongside images and displays recalling many of the incredible shows the BHT has hosted.
We’d like to invite all who have been involved in any productions over the years to join us (with a guest) to celebrate this wonderful place, to spend some time reminiscing and catching up with others for whom the BHT has provided such an amazing stage in their lives.
After the showcase we invite guests to stay and chat, to explore the theatre and perhaps bring to mind those late entrances, challenging set pieces, and even costume failures alongside all the unforgettable memories of the outstanding productions we have done together.
If you’d like to join us, and we really hope you will, please complete the form forms.office.com/e/UdmiZva5ii, and if you cannot, we’d love you to share some of your memories - and even pictures - for
us to include in the celebration – there’s a place on the form for you to write a few words.
Space is limited, of course, so please don’t delay and secure your place at what promises to be the most wonderful evening for us all.
This event will provide a real ‘shot in the arm’ to your beloved theatre and
help us to demonstrate how important theatre will be to future generations of young people. Personally, I cherish every memory from our work together. Your performances are permanently etched in my mind. They continue to inspire me every day and I really hope you’ll be able to celebrate with us in May.
Mr Mike Perry
Pastoral
Ensuring the wellbeing of our pupils
Our pupil’s care
Our Pupil Voice Mental Health Committee ran Children’s Mental Health Week in February. The theme was ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’, encouraging pupils to embrace self-awareness, explore what it means to them, and help them grow and develop resilience to cope with what life throws at them. This theme fits with the work being done through our Protective Behaviours programme which all pupils in Years 7 –10 now participate in during form time.
l In early March, our Pupil Voice Sex Equality Committee celebrated International Women’s Day, having celebrated International Men’s Day in November. The theme was ‘Accelerate Action, which called for collective action to drive gender parity and value diversity. Pupils in the Sixth Form wore purple on the day, the committee put up inspiring posters with quotations from inspiring women around the school with QR codes
linking to more information about each person, our librarian Laura DeVougeBernards created a display of books with female authors, and the committee also ran section assemblies to mark the theme.
l Also in late March, Loudmouth Theatre Company ran a day for our Year 8s entitled ‘Working for Marcus’. They performed two plays and then ran small group workshops with pupils focused on online safety, consent, and different forms of child criminal exploitation (including county lines). Feedback on the day from the pupils was overwhelmingly positive.
Our Pupil Voice Sex Equality Committee celebrated International Women’s Day”
Wellbeing survey
In late March, pupils again completed the termly Wellbeing Survey and then met with their form tutors to talk through their academic and pastoral concerns. On the same morning as the tutor-tutee meetings were taking place, Craig Bennett, our Head of Sixth Form, also gave talks to all pupils in years 7-11 on countering extremism.
PAWS
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Parents Association of Warwick School Support, Fun, and Community!
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t’s been another busy and productive term for PAWS, with lots happening across our community. In February, we hosted another Coffee Morning, this time for Year 8 parents. These Coffee Mornings provide a fantastic opportunity for parents to connect outside of the usual WhatsApp groups and have informal chats with members of the Senior Leadership Team. The event was once again very well attended, with positive feedback from both parents and staff. We look forward to expanding these events to more year groups next year!
PAWS is also delighted to have funded two additional table tennis tables and a table football table, which have been
Join Us!
PAWS holds committee meetings every half-term and we’re always excited to welcome new faces. Meeting dates are shared in the weekly Warwick Wrap-Up, and everyone is welcome to attend—there’s no obligation to join the committee, but it’s a great way to see what PAWS is all about. If you’re interested or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at warwickschoolpaws @gmail.com.
a huge hit with the boys at break and lunchtime. These tables, requested by the Pupil Voice committee, offer a healthy and fun activity - especially during the winter months when the fields are closed. It’s great to see how well they’re being used!
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Support the PAWS Nearly New Uniform Shop
Looking for affordable, highquality school uniforms? Look no further than the PAWS Nearly New Uniform Shop! We offer a wide range of items to help you get your child ready for the new term. All items are sold on behalf of parents, with a small percentage of the sale price going towards supporting PAWS and covering administrative costs. We’re also happy to accept donations, with 100% of proceeds benefitting PAWS. In order to run the shop successfully, we rely on parents donating, or selling, their old uniform through us. Currently, we’re especially in need of Senior size sports kit, so if you have any to donate or sell, please consider using the shop. There will be several drop-off days over the summer term, so keep an eye on the Warwick Wrap-Up for more details.
Thank you for your continued support—together, we’re making a real difference at Warwick School! For more information about the Nearly New Uniform Shop, please visit the Warwick School Nearly New Uniform webpage, or email us at nearlynewuniformwarwick @gmail.com.
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A strong term
Thanks to everyone’s effort, we have had such a successful term.
Warwick Voice
It has been another strong term this year for Warwick Voice.
All the committees have been hard at work to continue to implement new strategies and make positive contributions for the school and all its pupils.
One highlight of the term has been the joint event created by the EcoCommittee and the Catering Committee who launched a cooking competition. A pupil from each house had to compose a dish to wow a panel of judges. The winning dish, Tofu Ramen, created by Oscar W, was brilliant and became a dish on the menu for the rest of the school to try for a day.
Following this, the Eco-Committee also announced their annual wildlife photography competition.
With aims to make positive changes to the school environment, the Accessibility and Anti-Bullying Committees have both met with the school’s Senior Leadership Team to discuss problems and issues they have had reported to them and to suggest improvements and solutions on behalf of all pupils.
The Racial and Religious Equality Committee launched their new charter across the school to help highlight the
consequences of racism and seek to promote a state of equality throughout all levels of the school.
Throughout the term, we have had several themed assemblies in the build-
up to International Women’s Day, led by the Sexual Equality Committee, and an assembly to celebrate Ramadan.
Additionally, the Mental Health Committee hosted Children’s Mental
mile walk around Warwick, to fundraise for medical assistance for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
The winning dish, Tofu Ramen, created by Oscar W, was brilliant and became a dish on the menu for the rest of the school to try for a day.
Health Week, to raise awareness of the ever-growing issues surrounding the mental wellbeing of those around us, culminating in a brilliant assembly and a number of activities in the wellbeing hub.
The pupils have been particularly generous this term. They enjoyed contributing to a doughnut sale, which was supplemented by the introduction of eclairs this time around. This was hosted by the Charities Committee, to raise money for ambulances in Ukraine. In addition to this, a number of pupils have completed a staggering (no pun intended!) 20 mile walk around Warwick,
to fundraise for medical assistance for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
Not only that, but Foodbank Friday has continued to be an unwavering supporter of the less fortunate, thanks to
the many donations from all year groups, as well as Morrisons.
Not only have we heard your suggestions, but we have acted on them. For example, as a result of representations made, we have introduced of a number of new tabletennis and table-football tables.
Thanks to all the hard work of chairs, teachers, and members of Warwick Voice this term, I am delighted that we have been able to run all of these fantastic events and projects.
Alumni Development and relations
1. Buckle up for the Fin Smith era The school and OW community held its breath as Fin Smith (WS 2013-20) made his first international start for England in the Six Nations match against France. Fin’s impressive contribution then, and in performances since, have been applauded by the Warwick School and OW community.
2. Cheaters
Joshua McGuire (WS 1999-2006) starred in the second series of Cheaters, the sexy, funny, romantic, and niche cult show which returned to BBC One before Christmas. In contrast, Josh also appeared in the Steve McQueen historical war drama film Blitz.
3. Pedalling to the pitch for Parkinson’s
Warwick School rugby coach Marko Stanojevic (WS 1991-98) and current WS parent Stephen Gray undertook a 100-mile bike ride to Allianz Stadium for the Six Nations Rugby England vs. France match, raising money for Parkinson’s UK and Cyclists Fighting Cancer.
4. Film Club
Watch out later this year for Ralph Davis (WS 2003-14) in the six-part romantic comedy-drama Film Club – the screenwriting debut from Ralph and Aimee Lou Wood.
5. University news
Special thanks to Alex Fakatou, Ted Bromwich, and Max Stanton who returned to school to talk to Sixth Formers about university life.
We share some of the many highlights from our Old Warwickian community.
6. Encounters
Dan Sleat (WS 1997-2004), currently Senior Policy Advisor at the Tony Blair Institute, returned to school to give an Encounter on Leadership. Journalist and documentary producer Luke Hanrahan (WS 2002-04) gave an Encounter of True Crime. Warwick and King’s High School pupils were treated to an inspiring Careers Talk and Q&A by hugely successful entrepreneur and businessman Denys Shortt OBE (WS 1975-82). Denys shared insights into his personal journey and motivation, encouraging pupils to ‘aim higher’ and always look for the next opportunity.
7. Fastest man in the world on three wheels
An anniversary shirt, celebrating Norman Hyde’s World Sidecar Land Speed Record, is now on display in The Portcullis Room at school. Norman (WS 195663) broke the land speed record on 24 September 1972, riding his home-built Roadrunner III motorcycle to an average speed of 161.8 mph. His record remained unbeaten for over 35 years. He has also, at one time or other, held 13 different world records… all relating to motorcycles.
8. Anti-vaping Campaign
Doctor and DJ Kishan Bodalia (WS 2002-13) is teaming up with influencer Big Manny in the first official initiative to try and dissuade under-18s from using e-cigarettes. Ministers have decided to launch the YouTube and Instagram campaign after evidence showed the number of under-18s using vapes has soared in recent years. The campaign is accompanied by a £62m research project to investigate how vaping affects young people’s health.
9. World Masters Hockey
Brig. Mark Banham MBE (WS 1965-76) still enjoys competing at the highest level in international hockey. Mark recently returned from the ten-day WMH World Cup in Cape Town, representing Alliance International Hockey with the over-65s.
10. NATO appointment for Angus Lapsley
Former Head of School Angus Lapsley CMG (WS 1981-88) has been appointed as the UK’s Permanent Representative to NATO.
11 Ghost Orchid rediscovered Dental surgeon and Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland member Richard Bate (WS 19942001), a keen botanist since his early years, has rediscovered the Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) in the UK.
12 OWs in New York and Washington
Two OWs kindly welcomed Warwick School pupils on their annual politics trip to New York and Washington.
In New York, pupils were delighted to meet Stuart O’Kelly (WS 1992-99). Stuart works in Prime Finance Transition Management at JP Morgan Chase and Co.
In Washington, pupils enjoyed meeting Will Todman (WS 1998-2009), Senior Fellow and Deputy Director in the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Foundation Ne s
The latest news from across Warwick Schools Foundation
Foundation pupils perform alongside professional musicians at Warwick Hall
WSF MultiAcademy Trust receives approval
Following a period of consultation with the communities of the founding schools in December, the Department for Education approved the creation of the Warwick Schools Foundation Multi-Academy Trust in January.
This means that the four founding schools - Evergreen School, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Clapham Terrace Primary School, and Westgate Primary Schoolhave received approval to become academies. The date for academisation and the opening of the Trust is now scheduled for 1 September 2025.
More information can be found at: https://www. warwickschoolsfoundation. co.uk/wsf-mat
On Thursday, 20 March, our ongoing partnership with Orchestra of the Swan resulted in another wonderful evening of music at Warwick Hall, with Foundation pupils having the truly unique opportunity to perform alongside professional musicians.
‘Elements’ presented the four classical elements in musical form, with the orchestra performing an array of musical piecesincluding Jean-Féry Rebel’s ‘Chaos’, Manuel de Falla’s ‘Ritual Fire Dance’, and Debussy’s ‘La Mer’. It also featured a world-premiere performance of ‘Air’, a newly commissioned piece from jazz musicians David Gordon and Tim Whitehead, which they performed
alongside some of our top musicians and the Swan orchestra.
All of the pupils excelled; they fit in seamlessly on stage alongside the professional musicians, which is testament to the quality of performance that they produced on the night.
We now look ahead to ‘Interstellarthe Swan’s final concert of the season at Warwick Hall - on Thursday, 19 June. Featuring acclaimed actor Anton Lesser and the intertwining of narration and musical pieces, you won’t want to miss it. Book here: https://www. bridgehousetheatre.co.uk/show/ orchestra-of-the-swan-interstellar/
WSF Wildlife Photography Competition 2025
Earlier in the term, pupils, parents, and teachers from across the Foundation were invited to capture images of landscapes and wildlife as part of this year’s Wildlife Photography Competition.
The submissions sent in were truly stunning. With photos taken in places across the globe - from Stratfordupon-Avon to Borneo - the Foundation community demonstrated outstanding creativity and showcased the natural wonders of the world.
Winners and runners-up for the two categories - Wildlife and Landscape - were split up across year groups. A number of our boys were successful with their photo entries, some of which you can see here. Head over to our Instagram to see the full list of winners.
One of the great joys of my role as Principal is supporting as many events across the schools as I can”
Dear Parents,
One of the joys of our Warwick campus is the access it gives to all our pupils to such an amazing array of facilities. I overlook the Head’s Garden, which has been home to Warwick Prep’s Forest School for some years, and it is now also the venue for a new Warwick Junior School gardening club. All manner of seeds have been planted in readiness for a new raised bed (tomatoes get a big thumbs up, broad beans a rather more mixed response). I shouldn’t be at all surprised if, after Easter, the boys are showing off their new gardening exploits to the Warwick Prep children, and that before we know it, there’s a Prep vegetable patch too!
I have always believed that education is about opening as many doors as possible for young people and keeping them open for as long as possible. That may be through a broad and varied curriculum
offer, vibrant experiences outside the classroom, or meaningful opportunities to engage with the wider community - ideally (and here), all three. These experiences over the duration of a school career enable each one of our pupils to get the best out of themselves and to give the best of themselves to others.
Whilst each school does this brilliantly for the pupils directly in their care, being part of a family of schools provides an extra layer of richness. Some initiatives grow organically from pupil or staff interests, whilst others come from a more structured approach. For example, one outcome of aligning of our three senior schools timetables is that Friday Activities can be shared more widely; before too long, Kingsley pupils will be able join their Warwick and King’s peers in the CCF Year 11 ‘passing out’ parade, which was one of many recent highlights. Another structured change
A note from the Principal
has been the introduction of the Junior Foundation Symphony Orchestra, bringing together the orchestras of Kingsley Prep, Warwick Prep, and Warwick Juniors.
These types of opportunities for our pupils simply cannot not be provided by single schools on their own.
Amidst the profound challenges the independent schools sector is facing, our ethos and values as a community have never been more important. We cannot compete with the current political headwinds, but we can proudly and boldly restate our purpose: to transform lives through the power of education. We live that every day and know that our pupils, your children, benefit in so many different ways from our very distinctive education. Thank you, as ever, for your ongoing support. Richard Nicholson, Foundation Principal
Plans for international expansion
As part of the Foundation’s ongoing development, and in particular the exploration of additional income streams, we announced the exciting news that we are investigating the potential for establishing international franchise schools.
UK independent schools creating international brands is not uncommon, and the market over the coming years is likely to become more crowded. Nevertheless, we plan to ensure that the educational provision which make our schools so special is translated into a compelling international proposition. However, this does not take away any of the focus on ensuring the excellence of educational provision for your children, now or in the future.
It is likely that any contracts will take a number of years to come to fruition and we look forward to updating parents with progress in due course.
News and updates will be added to the Foundation website in the coming weeks and months: https://www. warwickschoolsfoundation.co.uk/
