On Tuesday, 12 boys took part in the annual Junior School par 3 competition. For the first time, this event was a team event which worked brilliantly for the boys to play together with a shared goal.

Teams of four played a 'Texas scramble' over nine holes at Stoneleigh Deer Park in beautiful sunshine.

The standard of golf was excellent and the experience the boys gained playing a course and having to manage strategy and shot selection will stand them in good stead as their golf careers progress.

It was an incredibly close contest. Team 2 (Théo, Ike, Harry and Noah) made a very respectable score of 6 over par for their 9 holes. Team 1 (Louis, Jasper, Alfie and Oscar) tied with Team 3 (Bo, Quincy, Zakk and Rory) with both teams managing an excellent 4 over par. Both teams managed chip-in birdies to keep the scores tied.

A sudden death playoff ensued and was won by team 1 with the final putt! A dramatic conclusion to an excellent afternoon of golf.

If your son is interested in golf or you want to know more about what the school offers our golfers, please get in touch with Mr Herringshaw (o.herringshaw@warwickschools.co.uk).

On Saturday, 7 June, Warwick Junior School had the honour of competing in the IAPS National Swimming Finals 2025, held at the world-renowned London Aquatics Centre. 

Our boys performed amazingly, not only in the pool but also in the way they conducted themselves throughout the afternoon. Their sportsmanship, team spirit, and determination were a credit to themselves and to the school.

The Year 6 team, made up of Jake, Joshua, Harrison, and Harry, qualified for the U11 Medley Relay. In their heat, they delivered a remarkable performance, knocking an impressive six seconds off their qualifying time and finishing 11th in the country.

The Year 5 team, consisting of Leon, George, Jasper, and Arlo, qualified for both the Medley and Freestyle Relay Finals. In both events, they swam with incredible energy and focus, finishing 5th overall. After a false start, all teams were reinstated into the race and asked to swim the heat again, resulting in the team missing out on a podium finish by less than a second.

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 agonisingly close to a medal in the U11 50m Butterfly, finishing 5th in a blanket finish — just a tenth of a second behind third place and only 1.5 seconds behind the winner. 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.

The boys should be incredibly proud of their achievements, and we are immensely proud of the way they represented the school on such a prestigious stage. Well done to all!

On Friday, 6 June, pupils took part in the sixth annual Warwick Junior School Aquathlon, and what a brilliant afternoon it was! With the weather being an improvement on last year, it created the perfect conditions for an afternoon full of energy, excitement, and team spirit.

Throughout the event, boys from every year group demonstrated a wonderful attitude. They stayed focused during their races and supported one another with lots of encouragement. It was clear to see how our school’s learning strengths—resilience, focus, independence, and responsibility—were being put into action in every splash and stride.

The event was particularly special for our Year 3 boys, who were taking part in the aquathlon for the very first time. Even though a few boys took an unexpected turn on the running course, they showed great determination and handled the challenge with enthusiasm. Their efforts were a fantastic example of the resilience and independence we encourage in all our pupils.

The aquathlon is not just about individual performance; it’s all about celebrating teamwork and camaraderie. From helping each other prepare, to cheering on friends at the finish line, the sense of community was inspiring. Every boy raced not only for himself but for his house, earning valuable points in this exciting house competition.

After a closely contested event, congratulations go to Terra House who were crowned this year's champions. Congratulations must also go to the top three finishers in each year:

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                                               

HOUSE TOTALS                                      
1st Terra - 1750
2nd Ignis - 1699              
3rd Ventis - 1615              
4th Aqua - 1196                        

A massive well done to all the boys who took part — you should be incredibly proud of your efforts. And a heartfelt thank you to all the staff who supported the event in so many ways. From organising and marshalling to encouraging and celebrating, your involvement made this a true whole school event.

Here’s to next year’s aquathlon!

Following the success of our Christmas Show, The Nativity in Latin - Classics Club will be putting on a Greek sketch show next Thursday, 19 June at 4.30pm at Warwick Prep School.

The cast have put their new Greek knowledge to the test in order to create short sketches based on stories such as 'The 12 Labour of Hercules', 'Atlanta' and many others in the guise of a Greek Game Show!

Entry will be through Door T at Warwick Prep School.

Last weekend saw the Midlands Air Festival and across the region many people looked to the skies to see the Red Arrows display team. In assembly on Monday, the boys learnt some facts about the Red Arrows, witnessing their skill and teamwork in completing their amazing displays. During their displays the Red Arrows are often seen flying in a ‘V’ formation and I discussed with the boys how geese fly in a similar formation. They do this because improved aerodynamics means they use less energy and can fly further distances. There were other lessons that the boys could take from the behaviour of the geese, including the importance of teamwork and supporting others when they are finding things difficult.

Well done to all the boys for their focus and resilience this week as they completed their assessments. However, there were plenty of distractions from the assessments, in the form of cricket and swimming fixtures, as well as the House Aquathlon which took place today.

Good luck to all the boys who are competing in the IAPS National Swimming Finals tomorrow – we look forward to hearing how they got on next week.

With kind regards,

John Bond