We love hearing about the boys’ out of school achievements each week and so we would like to introduce Junior Journals. This a way for boys to submit news about their endeavours and successes.
To submit a journal, simply complete this online form.
We look forward to hearing about the boys’ accomplishments soon!
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I took part in a five kilometre charity run on Sunday. It was a Race for life event in Redditch.
It was hard as I had to run a lot, it made me very tired. I completed this in 30 mins and raised money for charity.
By Nipun
On Sunday, 8 June, I took part in the Leamington Spa Competitive Festival, where I played my clarinet in two different classes.
Before the competition started, I felt quite nervous because I had to go up on stage and play all by myself in front of an audience and two judges!
In my first class (Under 11 Years), I was really happy to be awarded runner-up. By the time my second class (Grade 3–4) started, I was feeling a bit more confident - and I was so excited to win first place!
One of the best parts of the afternoon was getting to listen to other clarinet players. Some of them were all the way up to Grade 8. It was so inspiring, and it made me want to keep practising so I can play like that one day too.
At the end of the session, something amazing happened - I was awarded the Peter Jarvis Trophy for the 'most promising clarinettist'! I couldn’t believe it, especially because there were some amazing players in the Grade 7–8 category. I can keep the trophy until next year and can get my name engraved on it too! It was such a big surprise and made me feel really proud and excited for the future.
By George 5S
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On Sunday, I took part in the Leamington Spa Competitive Festival. This was the first time I have played the trumpet at the festival, so I was very nervous! Although there were not that many brass players, I was thrilled to come joint first in my category. I'm now looking forward to next year, when I hope to enter the competition again and play in more categories.
By Jonas
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Last Friday I went to the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall. It was a great day out with loads to see, including model aeroplanes, aerobatic displays and the RAF Falcons, a parachute display team.
Some of the best bits were the Typhoon flypast, which was so loud you could feel the ground rumbling; the Battle of Britain memorial flight, where the last flying Lancaster in the UK and two spitfires put on a display; and a helicopter that did aerobatics. The highlight of the day was however, the Red Arrows, who did amazing stunts and formations with the red, white and blue smoke trailing behind.
We all had an amazing time and I really hope I can go again next year!
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I spent May half-term on an exciting trip to the Northumberland coast to visit the Farne Islands. I went on a sailing boat to Inner Farne which is known as “Puffin Island”.
It is the biggest seabird colony and nesting sanctuary in the UK. There are 23 different species of birds and 70,000 puffins! I also saw razorbills, guillemots, eider ducks and got my head pecked by a diving tern! I even saw some grey seals popping their heads out of the crystal clear sea. We got some brilliant close-up pictures of the cute puffins!
2025 is the 100 year anniversary of the National Trust looking after the Farne Islands. They are trying to raise awareness of climate change and that we must protect the quality of the North Sea so it doesn’t impact the birds and their environment.
My favourite facts I found out were:
- Puffins return to the exact same burrow every year to breed.
- After breeding season, the tiny little puffins fly all the way to Iceland for the winter.
- The Farne Islands are David Attenborough’s favourite place in the whole of the UK to watch nature.
It was a really amazing experience and I can’t wait to go again!
By Harrison, 3BP
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On Sunday, Theo, Hugo, Elliott and I took part in the Adam Peaty Backstroke Start and Dive Clinic at the Alan Higgs Pool in Coventry. We were coached by 2 times Olympic Champion, Matt Richards and World Record Holder, Luke Greenbank. We all had a really good day and learnt lots of useful tips to improve our race starts! We are looking forward to swimming extra fast as a team in our next school gala!
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Everyone knows that I live and love football. I learnt to shoot the ball before I was able to balance myself to walk. I belong to a football club, train with them during the week and play with my team almost every Saturday during term time. Last summer, I received the trophy when I was selected as the coaches’ player of the season 2023-24 and received the trophy. I also play at school at the first opportunity.
I watch football games on TV many times a week, and sometimes I go to simple matches or finals in stadiums like Anfield, Aston, or Wembley. I have been playing FIFA on the computer for as long as I can remember. The early set that I have is from 2017. Every day, I watch YouTube videos about tactics, failures, techniques, and I try to apply them when I play.
I have attended formal training with Real Madrid (November 2024) and during several summers with Liverpool at the LFC Academy in Kirkby.
Someone recently asked me what I prefer, Real Madrid vs Liverpool. Both clubs have very demanding training regimes, but they have different philosophies. Real Madrid emphasises a high-intensity, physical approach, focusing on individual skill and tactical execution. Liverpool integrates sports science, innovative techniques, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability.
While with Real Madrid, you work with you for you, I prefer “The Liverpool Way”, which emphasises ambition, commitment, dignity, and unity. In a strange way, these values reflect well Warwick Foundation values of responsibility, resilience, and compassion. In my school and my football career, I hope “I will never walk alone” knowing that I am part of different communities with similar values to mine.
By Joseph 6RS
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On Saturday, 17 May 2025, I ran the Pretty Muddy race for Cancer research. I raised £350! I had a lot of fun and my favourite part was Ex-Squeeze Me because when you went over an obstacle, you landed in disgusting dirty brown water!
It is important to help charities to save people who have cancer. The money raised is used to fund new treatments, new medications and new technologies to help detect cancer.
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I competed in several events for my club, Stratford Sharks, in the Coventry and District Swimming Gala at the weekend. I swam PB times in the 9 year old boys 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and got the gold medal in the 50m freestyle.
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I swam at the Coventry and District Swimming Gala at the weekend, and I was awarded a medal for my 50 Freestyle in the 10 years old category.
I came 4th, I was very proud as it was a PB time.
I also swam my first 200 Freestyle race, which I really enjoyed and will do again!
I played in goal for my football team, Coldland Colts, last weekend and they won the Central Warwickshire Youth Football League Spring Cup. I was also awarded man of the match for my goalkeeping efforts.
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Over the bank holiday weekend, me, Arthur and William from 3BA went on a rugby tour to St Peter’s Cardiff with our rugby club, Silhillians.
We enjoyed a day of high rope activities, laser tag and played a three-way tag tournament. A fancy dress theme of cowboys added to the fun. There were great celebrations at the end when the tag belts were taken off and packed away. We are already looking forward to the next season.
