Wilson’s School

It would be easy to dwell on the many things that have continued to be taken from us during summer term 2021—the usual opportunities for older pupils to visit places abroad (and for younger pupils to explore the Brecon Beacons), the full sporting and artistic calendar of events, and the sense of security and confidence that comes from more predictable circumstances! Furthermore, those pupils who have been advised or required to isolate have missed out on learning and other school experiences—albeit only for a few days at a time. But, as ever, we must reflect on that which abides. This term, under our Covid risk assessment, a huge range of activities has taken place! The term ended with the usual Sports Day, there was a Lower School production ("Fantastic Mr Fox"), there have been concerts (including the Grand Finale of our House Music Competition, judged by the Director of Music at Worcester Cathedral, an Old Wisonian), a very full sporting calendar (compromised more by the weather than Covid), trips for whole year groups (to Kew Gardens, RHS Wisley, and the beautiful coastline at Eastbourne), a Year 7 Music Day, a massive University Preparation Programme involving every student in Year 12 over the course of a week (which in itself involved various trips and visits for some), and a Speak Out Challenge for Year 10.