On Friday 11th November 2022 we all take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by the many that fell in battle to protect freedom in the 1st and 2nd World Wars. On this day it is traditional for people to wear a Poppy. By wearing a poppy you are showing respect and support for the […]
Today was the very first podcast introducing our new team of Head Girls at Winterbourne Junior Girls School. In this discussion round table, the girls tell us about their new important role as head girls and what this means to them. To listen to the interview, please click on the play button below.
We spent a few moments talking to our new Eco team today who told us all about their new role as Eco Ambassadors for the school. We discovered what this new role entails, how they are looking to spread the word around the school about the necessity to be aware of our environment, and what […]
Our girls have been learning about Walter Tull during #Blackhistorymonth2022. Not only his amazing career as a soldier and officer but his professional career as a footballer for Tottenham Hotspurs. So some football skills were the order of the day. About Walter Tull: Walter Daniel John Tull (1888-1918) was born in Folkestone, Kent on 28 April […]
Year 3 had a DT day yesterday, making the 3 Little Pigs houses, including the circuits to turn a light on and make the doorbell work. The girls did an amazing job; particularly when you consider that they also wired the house to host switchable lighting in the rooms. We took a few pictures […]
Our girls learned all about Claudia Jones, journalist and political activist, and how she positively responded to the Nottinghill riots in 1958, with the first carnival, known as Claudia’s Caribbean Carnival. In response to racist violence and riots that swept through Britain in the summer of 1958 – and in particular Notting Hill and Nottingham – Trinidad-born […]
On Wednesday 5th October Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School proudly presented its Year 6 girls with their “Privilege Ties”. This special award carries great meaning and responsibility for the recipients. To wear the Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School Privilege Tie means that you are expected to: Be role models Try their best Work hard Listen and respond […]
Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed Kandace Chimbiri’s Scholastic Schools Live event today. They found out all about her new book – “The Stories of Britain’s Black Airmen”. “The Stories of Britain’s Black Airmen” will allow the reader to explore the fascinating, rarely heard stories of Black airmen during the First and Second World Wars. The Story […]
On Friday 23rd September, Winterbourne Girls’ School celebrated Roald Dahl Day by dressing up as their favourite character from the many amazing books written by this iconic author. Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. His first moment of inspiration came when he was at boarding school, when a […]
Everyday at morning break time staff and girls take part in the Daily Mile. The girls really enjoy this activity as we have of course made it our own. The girls can either enjoy a good dance or can take their break time exercise by enjoying a stroll around the perimeter of the playground. Whatever […]
The internet has changed all of our lives, particularly our children’s. For parents and carers this opens up a whole new world of things to be aware of. For many of us, this can all be a bit too much.
