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Nature Drawing Competition Celebrates David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

Our WHS Library recently held a nature drawing competition to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough.

Students showcased their creativity and artistic talent through a range of nature-inspired drawings. Congratulations to our winners: Nene, Daniella, Emily and Carter who each received a WWF plushie and earned an impressive 500 points for their […]

Former Woodcote High School Student Tino Livramento Earns England World Cup Call-Up

We are celebrating a proud moment for our school community after former student Tino Livramento was named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tino’s selection marks a significant milestone in his football career and is a tremendous achievement that fills us with pride. Having once […]

This week, our Year 9 & 10 students took part in a powerful and interactive workshop delivered by the incredible mentors at Our Pain 2 Power.

Through honest conversations and real-life experiences, our students explored important topics including peer influence, mental health, school behaviour, community pressures and the impact of choices surrounding gangs, youth violence and crime.

The session encouraged everyone to […]

Last week, Fashion model, Jean Campbell visited us at Woodcote to talk to our Year 9, 10 and 11 students about: “Empathy: The Superpower That Unites Us”. Jean explained her experience of growing up, having to deal with a chronic health condition and invasive surgery as a child. She also explained how she became a model and what it is […]

What a wonderful way to conclude our week-long celebrations of World Book Day! Last week, we were delighted to welcome Julian Sedgwick and Chie Kutsuwada for a lively and engaging presentation about their work and creative journeys. The pair introduced students to two of their books, Tsunami Girl and 100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Café, sharing insights into how […]

Our Year 8 and 9 Anti-Bullying Ambassadors recently met to celebrate the start of their role and begin planning their work for the year. During the meeting, students were presented with their official ambassador badges, recognising their commitment to promoting kindness and respect across the school.

The group also discussed their next steps in helping to prevent bullying and create a […]

On 29th January, 50 Business Studies students set off on a highly anticipated visit to Chelsea Football Club’s iconic home ground, Stamford Bridge.

Upon arrival at the stadium, we checked in with the tour organisers and received official lanyards and tickets. Due to the size of the group, we were divided into two smaller groups to begin the behind-the-scenes tour of […]

This February, our amazing Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 pupils set off for an unforgettable adventure on the slopes of Passo del Tonale, Italy! From the moment they arrived, everyone threw themselves into the challenge of skiing, with many trying it for the first time and others sharpening their skills across miles of snowy pistes. The updates shared […]

After months of rehearsals, choreography sessions, line learning, and lots of Wildcat spirit, High School Musical finally hit the WHS last week, and our cast and crew were thrilled to share their version of this iconic stage show with you all.

While High School Musical centres on cliques and social divides, this production symbolized its core message: that we are all […]

On Tuesday 27th January, I accompanied a group of Year 9 students to attend Croydon’s annual Holocaust Memorial Ceremony, held in the Council Chambers at Croydon Town Hall. (The ceremony included the Croydon Pledge, candle lighting, a speech from the Executive Mayor, presentations from local schools, musical performances, keynote speakers, the formal signing of the Book of Remembrance, and the […]

On Friday 12th December, Year 11 gathered for a key milestone in their GCSE journey as we hosted the PPE (Pre-Public Examinations) Results Assembly, led by Mr Deale and Ms Marrill. The assembly focused not only on outcomes, but on mindset, reflection, and the importance of looking ahead with purpose and determination.

At the heart of the message was a reminder […]