21st June 2022
Winchester Weekly
Whole School
Wykeham Day
Over 3,000 parents, pupils, friends and staff joined Wykeham Day on Saturday 18 June.
CCF
OTH romped home to victory in the Field Gun Run with an astounding time of 2'08". Both crews put on an impressive display, but CPO Marcus Ashworth (VI Book 1, Furley's) and his fifteen men carried off the laurels. The win capped fine CCF careers for WO2 Nader Moghadam (VI Book 1, Cook's) and WO2 George Smedley (VI Book 1, Furley's) and marked a great start for most promising recruit Cdt Max Ingram (MP, Chawker's), all of whom were recognised in the Corps' awards and commendations for 2021-22.
Cricket
Lords XI and 2nd XI both triumphed over the OW XI on Saturday. For more details see the Sports Report.
Watch the Wykeham Day film below
The following short film captures some highlights from the day, accompanied by David Price conducting the Winchester College Wind Orchestra, performing Wolfenden’s Gallimaufry at the Wykeham Eve concert.
Charities
Ambulances for Ukraine
Congratulations to the pupils and staff who have raised over £11,200 for the EmbraceMe Foundation. The cyclists started at 7am and, having reached their original destination of Lviv by midday, they decided to push on to Mariupol, travelling 2840km in total.
The funds raised so far will buy a frontline-equipped ambulance to provide aid to the civilians affected by the attacks on cities in Ukraine. Fundraising continues as an additional £2,000 would mean the team could purchase a second, support (non-frontline) ambulance. The ambulances would be shipped out at the end of this week.
Thank you to everyone who is showing their support through generous donations.
Sports News
Sailing
The team had a great day on the water on Thursday, wining all four of their races in an inter-school fixture against Bryanston School and Sherborne School. Pictured are our Winchester Fireflies in positions 1, 2 and 3.
There were some effective downwind manoeuvres from Ed Beveridge (VI Book 1, Cook's), pushing a Sherborne boat out of the way and us into a winning position, as well as some strong sailing from some newer and younger members of the team.
This match provided useful practice for the forthcoming BDSRA Team Racing Finals at Chew Valley Sailing Club in two weeks' time.
Wykeham Week
Thank you to everyone who supported Wykeham Week. Over 470 people raised £265,000. There is still time to donate if you would like your name in the new Sports Centre.
Congratulations to Kenny's who won the House Competition and enjoyed a pizza night on Friday.
Events
Domum, The Warden's Talk, and Parents' Drinks
The Warden's Talk
Next Thursday, 30 June, 1900-2000, join us for a talk by Professor Sir Dieter Helm, internationally-renowned expert on environmental change and economic policy, and former government adviser. Register here.
Domum
If your son is leaving this term and attending Domum Dinner on Saturday 2 July, please register for the Parents’ meal, if you have not done so already. Two guests are invited per leaver. Register here.
Parents' Drinks
The following drinks receptions will be hosted in Winchester during Short Half. Invitations will be sent out next month, please save the dates:
Friday 30 September Vth Book & VIth Book Parents
Friday 14 October JP & MP Parents
The Futures Fair
Help a Wykehamist Choose a Career
On Saturday 15 October, the College will host a live Futures Fair. If you can spare a Saturday evening in Winchester and would be happy to represent your industry sector and share your career story, please complete the form below. Provisional timings: 6.00 - 9.00pm to include a briefing and supper for delegates beforehand.
Learning
Festival of Physics
Building on the long-standing partnership between the College and educational charity Physics Partners, this year their annual Festival of Physics will take place at Winchester on Saturday 9 July.
The festival is open to all secondary school science teachers and technicians and is free to attend.
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