Westbourne House School

We can't wait! Just one week to go before Vote: The Musical is back on stage at Westbourne House.

Book your tickets to this incredible show:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/votes-chichester-fundraiser-event-tickets-1983674537942

We so look forward to seeing how the show has evolved and welcoming wonderful Phoebe Perry back.

At a recent inspirational speaker event, our pupils were captivated to discover that the thinking behind Phoebe's project began during her time at Westbourne House.

Read more and buy your ticket here: https://www.westbournehouse.org/news/believing-idea-believing-dream

Drama! All Rounder! Year 6 Sport!

Today we celebrate the final amazing three of our 24 scholars of 2026!

We are super proud of:

OT for her Drama Scholarship to Seaford College
OM in Year 6 for his Sammy Woods Exhibition Scholarship to Brighton College (Sport)
AX for his All-Rounder Scholarship to Brighton College

Mr Cousens, Head of Drama, reflected on OT's Drama Scholarship: “We are very proud of OT’s achievement. Pupils enjoy the challenge of preparing for drama scholarships, including being trained in improvisation, sight-reading and creative thinking. OT has gone from strength to strength and we are sure she will light up the stage at Seaford."

Mr Hanley, Head of Boys’ Sport commented on OM's Sport Scholarship: “OM is thoroughly deserving of this award. Since the start of his competitive matches back in Year 3, he has always been passionate about sport. He has developed into a very fine all-rounder and he potentially could have won this award in more than one discipline. However, it was certainly not a surprise that he was awarded it for rugby.”

Reflecting on AX's All-Rounder Scholarship, Headmaster Martin Barker said: "We are a school where every child participates fully, in academics and beyond. The combination of this and energetic teaching empowers our pupils to discover and make the most of their strengths. AX’s incredible achievement of an All-Round scholarship to Brighton College is testament to our approach and his dedication to music, chess and academia. We are very proud of him.”

It's going to be super·cali·fragil·is·tic·ex·pi·ali·do·cious!

Good luck Year 8 - we can't wait to see your very special version of Mary Poppins and thank you to all wonderful Mums and friends who worked so hard today to make sure all the cast were stage make-up ready!

Launching yourself across the pool with gusto, as the crowd cheers you on, creates a happy spark inside!

Our swimming teachers, who work with children from Nursery upwards, believe in the journey.

Every courageous moment in the pool is celebrated and each child is supported to succeed at every step.

Small moments of bravery grow into lasting confidence, in the pool and in life.

Today’s Year 1 Showcase and Year 2 Gala was a celebration of just that: a shared sense of the wonderful swimming journey at Westbourne House and our children growing in confidence with every stroke.

"It's wonderful to see the curiosity growing in the children on a trip like this,” said science teacher, Mr Rowe.

Imagine seeing white storks bill-clattering on their nests and flying overhead, a purple emperor butterfly basking in the sun and sticks covered in beavers' teeth marks?

This was a few of many treats in store for our Year 5 scientists when they visited Knepp, a trailblazing 3,500-acre rewilding project in Sussex which has helped introduce these rare species back into the UK.



“The children were fascinated to see in real-life what they have learnt in the classroom. It’s the kind of learning you don’t forget,” science teacher, Mrs Edwards, added.

Keeping cool at school!

Lessons in the woods, in the shade, in the basements; wellbeing tips on tapping and mindfulness walks to calm your mind and body; regular water, sun cream and fruit breaks. We’ve got this!