Winchester House Association

Congratulations to Housian Toby Thame (2017) who has been selected for the World Rugby England U20 squad as a back. Toby played Ireland on 24th June drawing 34:34, and plays Fiji on 29th June and Australia on 4th July.

Four WHS Heads, Housians, as well as former and current parents, staff and governors gathered in St Peter's Church to celebrate the life of former pupil and Headmaster Richard Speight (Housian from 1947-1953 and Headmaster from 1967-97).

We were delighted to welcome Richard's sister and former staff member Sheila Macintosh and her son Patrick to the service and afternoon tea.

As governor Richard Greaves said in his address, Richard Speight was "a legend" who shaped WHS into the School it is today. We shall always be grateful for the life long service Richard gave to WHS.

The next issue of HOUSE - our much loved alumni magazine - will be published this autumn. If you would like to take an advert - or know of a person or business that might be interested in advertising - please share this post.

To receive the Advertising Rate Card, please email the Editor Emma McGowan at [email protected].

We are celebrating the life of former Headmaster RICHARD SPEIGHT at a Memorial Service at St Peter's Church, Brackley, on Saturday 17th June at 2.30pm. Afternoon tea will be served at WHS after the service.

If you would like to attend please email Emma McGowan at [email protected] .

We are celebrating the life of former Headmaster RICHARD SPEIGHT at a Memorial Service at St Peter's Church, Brackley, on Saturday 17th June at 2.30pm. Afternoon tea will be served at WHS after the service.

If you would like to attend please email Emma McGowan, Alumni Relations Manager, at [email protected].

The sprinkling of snow over the weekend not only gave Saturday’s Christmas Market a very festive feel but has left the School and grounds looking like a picture postcard winter wonderland

It was great to see the Class of 2021 out in force playing in and supporting the U14 girls’ Tudor Hall School vs Stowe School matches this afternoon.

We love to receive photos of Housians at their Senior Schools. Thanks to Mrs Danby who snapped Oscar, George and George at the St Edward's School, Oxford vs Stowe School U14 rugby fixture.

If making a door wreath is on your ‘To Do’ list then look no further! Former parent Fiona Burges Watson, and founder of Rosehip Mill will be running a wreath making workshop in the Reading Room at School on Friday 3rd December at 9.00am. Come along and learn how to make a beautiful, scented Christmas door wreath out of greenery, autumnal fruits, flowers, pine cones, berries and other accessories. The cost of the workshop, which includes coffee, cake and mince pies, is £57.50.

To reserve your place, please email [email protected] (with your mobile number).

Rosehip Mill offers luxury Christmas home wreath kits that come in a choice of three styles and smell wonderfully festive. The kits make generous, full wreaths which have everything you need with the exception of a pair of secateurs or sharp scissors. Included in the box are detailed instructions and a video link to a step by step guide on how to make your wreath. As Fiona says, "The kits are a lovely excuse to get together with friends and have your own wreath party at home, or while away the weekend with your children.”

Fiona has kindly offered to auction her completed wreath on her instagram account and the School Instagram account on Friday 3rd December in aid of

We were delighted to welcome Housian Lt Comm Colin Harris (1940-45) to School for the first time in 22 months. He spoke to Year 7 children about life at WHS during WW2 and took part in the Act of Remembrance service reading the Naval Prayer and laying the wreath with Mrs Dallimore, Head Girl Victoria and Head Boy Ben. Gordon Vincent of the Brackley Community Choir read in Flander’s Fields and we were joined by parents and residents of care home Chacombe House.

PS Colin was in Bryant!

Do you remember, remember the 5th November at Wi******er House? The fireworks display continues to be a highlight of the school year, with the Friends of Wi******er House going the extra mile to ensure the evening is a huge success. Huge thanks to all involved.

🎄 SAVE THE DATE - The Wi******er House School Christmas Market is on Saturday 27th November from 9am to 1pm and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Visit the festive outdoor Food & Drinks Village, browse the beautiful stalls located in the main school building, listen to the children singing carols, soak in the School’s amazing Harry Potter themed Christmas decorations and enjoy the Victorian Street Games. Entry is £5 for adults (under 16s free) with all proceeds going to the School’s charity BYHP Supporting Young People in Housing Need .

Please bring family and friends and spread the word. We look forward to welcoming you to Wi******er House this festive season🎄