Warwick School Named 25th Best Sporting School in the Country
We are delighted to have been named the 25th best sporting school in the country by School Sport Magazine.
Welcome to our latest news section, where you can read all about the latest events and stories from around the school.
Here, you can also view 'The Warwickian', our termly magazine celebrating of all things Warwick School.
We are delighted to have been named the 25th best sporting school in the country by School Sport Magazine.
We are pleased to announce more diverse, exciting, and thought-provoking talks from a range of inspiring speakers. Pupils from all year groups are welcome to attend what is sure to be another fantastic term of events.
All from 4.15pm - 5.30pm. Unless otherwise stated, events are unticketed and open to all.
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason will perform at the next Orchestra of the Swan concert – ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ – on Thursday, 8 February 2024. Also featuring a side-by-side performance between Warwick Schools Foundation pupils and the professional Swan orchestra.
At the start of every new academic year, all Year 7 boys are enrolled onto Warwick School’s unique musical programme known as the ‘Year 7 Music Scheme’. This really is a wonderful opportunity which allows every pupil to study an orchestral instrument (50-minute weekly sessions) for one year, focusing on developing their instrumental technique, music theory, aural, notation and overall musicianship skills.
On Tuesday, 12 and Friday, 15 December, Warwick School’s ‘Service of Nine Lessons & Carols for Christmas” took place at St Marys Church, Warwick. Guests were welcomed and greeted by the sounds of Mr Condon playing Holly and the Ivy, Coventry Carol and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen on the Organ.
On Friday, 8 December, students taking part in Psychology in Action for Friday afternoon activities presented their research. Over the term, small groups pupils from Warwick School and Kings High designed, carried out and analysed their findings in a variety of interesting Psychological studies. The winning year 11 group investigated the effects of caffeine on short-term memory and visual perception. Congratulations to Michael, Seun, Tommy, Milan and Moosa. We hope you enjoyed your 1st prize donuts and are displaying your certificates proudly.
Last week, our pupils performed in the Foundation Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert in Warwick Hall.
On Friday, 8 December Warwick School held a Christmas Jumper Day in support of the Kissing it Better and LWS Night Shelter charities.
On Thursday, 30 November the Head Master, accompanied by School archivist, Mr Frykman, and Mr Jefferies attended the unveiling of a blue plaque at Clemens Street in Leamington Spa commemorating the life and achievements of Fred Mulley OW. Four Sixth Formers, Noah, Ekam, William and Ryan, all holders of the Mulley tie for academic achievement, also attended the unveiling.
Sunday, 19 November marked the celebration of National Men’s Day. A day to celebrate the positive value that men bring to the world, their families, and communities. This year we focussed on mental health, where we were encouraging the boys to start positive conversations with each other and talk when they needed to. Mr Etheridge, Dr. McKee and Mr Preece spoke in assemblies about their mental health and the positive difference a conversation can make.
As part of an ongoing project, Year 8 pupils chose an influential figure as the subject of their artwork.
The countdown to Christmas officially begins! Wednesday (15 November) marked the latest exciting milestone for our upcoming professional Christmas show – Nativity! the Musical – with the introduction of our professional actors, George Attwell Gerhards, Natalie Turner, Aidan Cutler, Matthew James Hinchliffe, and Anne McCall.