On Wednesday, 25 June, Years 3, 4 and 5 enjoyed a visit from bestselling football author and journalist Ben Lyttleton!

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.

This fixture not only provided a platform for sporting excellence but also laid a foundation for future teamwork and shared experiences.

Well done to everyone who took part!

Today the boys will be told all about the exciting plans for the Ignis Charity day. Back in September, Finn, the Ignis House Charity Representative,  put together a convincing case for the house to support Cancer Research UK. He was thrilled when his charity was chosen.

Please help Finn and the other members of Ignis to raise as much money for this worthwhile cause as possible by sending in any unwanted toys, books, soft toys, puzzles or games to school next week (they can be used, but not damaged or broken). We are going to use these to host our 'Market for a Cure,' where the boys will have an opportunity to buy items, grabbing themselves a bargain and raising money. The items can be given to Year 6 boys via your son or handed into the office. 

We will also be having a cake stand in our market, so we would be grateful if boys could bring in cakes on the morning of Friday, 27 June so that they can be sold in the market. Any cakes should be taken to the library - as usual, no nuts and if the cakes are home-made please supply the ingredients.

Other ways we are raising money is by asking the boys to pay £1 to come to school in something pink, blue or spotted (in line with the Cancer Research logo) instead of their school uniform. There will also be an exciting penny line where we will try to make the longest line of one pence and two pence pieces the school has ever seen! 

Thank you in advance for the support you give the school with charity events, and we're sure this will be as equally successful as usual!

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!