Winchester Weekly

If COVID-19 has brought about one positive outcome, it is the need to be flexible and adaptable. Flexibility has been the approach to our sports provision over these first two weeks. Opportunities to play traditional summer sports such as cricket, tennis, football and rowing have been well received and the introduction of touch rugby has also seen many boys refamiliarise themselves with the oval ball. In addition, Adventure Education activities such as mountain biking and canoeing, as well as sessions focusing on developing speed, power and general conditioning have catered for many looking for a more individual challenge. With cross country, aikido, fencing, rackets and fives all still on offer, the boys have not been short of choice.

Mr Mark Burley, Director of Sport

It has been great to have the boys populate the Art School again. The paint, sculpture and printmaking studios have been open to welcome new men in JP, as well as the familiar faces from other year groups. Still-life arrangements have been skilfully drawn, personal projects that were started during the summer break have continued and many have taken the opportunity to independently explore the coursework themes. The print workshop has been back in action with some drypoint etching workshops, skateboards have been personalised, sound recordings edited and summer work laid out to be admired.

This week Mill was pleased to open up its workshop doors once again, welcoming all Junior Part men for their DT induction. Following the inductions, the workshop and classrooms have been open for boys in house bubbles to pursue their creativity, whether that be exploring CAD modelling to strengthening woodwork skills among others.

Mr Michael Bruzon, Head of Art & Mr Callum Barnes, Head of Design Technology