Our Library Remembers

This month, the Library has been host to our Remembrance Day display. The display includes information about people from the local area who were involved in WW1, along with a selection of historical fiction and non-fiction texts all about WW1, WW2 and Remembrance Day. We also have Mr Phillips' book, Remembering Woking in World War One, that focuses on people from the local area, their stories and Winston student's views about the war 100 years on.

Year 7 students have worked hard during tutor times to write some acrostic poems using the words 'poppy' and 'remember' and thinking about the vocabulary that comes to mind when they think of Remembrance Day. Students included words such as 'reflect', 'respect', 'memorial' in their poems and talked about some of the symbols of Remembrance. They were thoughtful and reflective when deciding what they wanted to write in their poems, a big well done to Year 7... here are just a few fantastic examples!

Our Christmas display will soon be going up, so if you are looking for a fantastic Winter read... come along to the Library!

Miss M Dodds

Discovery Space Manager

Running at Winston

Recently Winston have competed in both the English Schools and District X-Country events held at Tiffin School & Lightwater Country Park respectively. Although running individually, students compete within their school teams. This meant students showed teamwork and encouragement to achieve the best they could for one another. Watching our students pass the finish line it was clear nothing was left in the tank. Was great to see the determination shown and the astonishment of some faces who excelled way past their expectations. It's amazing what results you can achieve if you take that step outside your comfort zone.

Headline Results

English Schools Cup

Intermediate Boys - 4th

Top 10 Finish - Isaac M (Yr8) & Bayley J (Yr10)

District Cup

KS3 Girls - 3rd

Top 10 Finish - Lucy W (Yr7), Charlie H (Yr9), Miranda A-H (Yr9), DylanL(Yr9), Bayley J (Yr10) & Alex B (Yr11)

Well done to everyone that competed! It takes a positive mindset, courage and resilience to not only accept selection in the 1st place but to also run long distances in the cold. Running club continues with Mrs Lyddon after school on Mondays, which is open to all. A great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming athletics season!