News & Diary
Winchester Weekly – 20th January 2026
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Parents are very welcome to join us for College events. Upcoming events, including the Spring Lecture Series (link below) are highlighted in the newsletter.
Studium – Wednesday, 21st January
All parents are invited to Studium, a day of lectures from dons, OWs and luminaries from various sectors.
Bach in B Minor – Wednesday, 21st January
Under the direction of the College’s Director of Music, Mrs Sarah Baldock, the Winchester Philharmonic Choir and singers from the Winchester College Choral Society and Chapel Choir will be joined by local choirs, to perform Bach’s magnificent Mass in B Minor at Winchester Cathedral.
The latest edition of The Wykehamist has hit the shelves (virtually and in boarding houses).
This issue features an interview with the Headmaster, reflecting on the school’s values, sense of community and commitment to learning beyond exams, as well as future developments in the Sixth Form.
Other articles celebrate Winchester traditions, including a look at the school’s distinctive language, the 90th anniversary of the Fallodon Nature Reserve, and more.
Eighty-six pupils across all year groups took part in this year’s Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, a competition run by the charity, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and Oxford University.
Over half a million students competed nationally. A total of 36 Wykehamists achieved Gold Awards, placing them within the top 10% nationally.
There were also several notable individual results:
Congratulations to all who took part!
Abingdon and Bryanston visited for our first home climbing fixture of the year, bringing a welcome sense of energy to the Winchester climbing wall.
The competition was friendly but keenly contested, with new routes adding interest and challenge for all involved. Abingdon arrived with a strong team, including a GB climber, and ultimately took the overall win.
Both Winchester teams climbed well and contributed to a lively and enjoyable afternoon.
Results:
1st – Abingdon
2nd – Winchester A
3rd – Bryanston
4th – Winchester B
As part of Community Weekend, the Charities Committee will be hosting a 24-hour Music Concert in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH), running from 16:00 on Saturday 7th February, to 16:00 on Sunday. The event will feature continuous livestreamed performances from over 100 pupils and staff.
Parents are very welcome to join in person for selected concerts, including the Concerto Competition, Candlelight Compline and the JP Music Award Holders’ Concert, or to watch via the YouTube livestream (the link will be shared closer to the concert).
All money raised will go directly to GOSH, helping to support seriously ill children and their families through vital care, as well as purchasing equipment and funding research. Donations are warmly appreciated, as the Committee works towards a fundraising target of £7,200, just £5 for every minute of music.
Bobber’s Boys: a talk about A Noble Company, a book by Shaun Hullis.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Last year the book A Noble Company was launched at the College. Known unofficially as Bobber’s Boys, it is written by a former don and is based on the correspondence between Housemaster, Malcolm Robertson (The Bobber), and his Hopperites who fought in the Second World War.
We are delighted that the author, Shaun Hullis (CoRo, 2002-08) will be discussing the book in conversation with Mike Wallis (CoRo, 1986-2020), ex-CCF Commander and Battlefield Tour expert. There will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book.
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