News & Diary
Winchester Weekly – 23rd June 2026
Please find the Headmaster’s end of term message at the link below.
If you would like to suggest future topics to be covered in the Headmaster’s video messages, please let us know at [email protected].
From the Second Master
Term Dates 2026-27
A reminder that term dates can be found on the school website Term Dates | Winchester College and are published well in advance. We would kindly ask that parents respect these dates and timings when making travel arrangements, providing plenty of advance notice where other circumstances might make this impossible.
Staying cool in warm weather
As the temperatures rise, we are mindful of the impact of warm weather on pupils. We are continuing to review planned activities, adapting them where necessary to ensure everyone stays safe and comfortable. We are reminding pupils to drink plenty of water throughout the day and encouraging regular breaks in the shade.
Wishing all families a restful summer break.
We were very proud of the boys who represented Hampshire at the SE Inter-counties athletics championships recently with six new PB’s among them.
Particular congratulations go to Christopher W (B), Emmanuel O (K) and Osamede A (G) who have all gained selection to compete at the English Schools’ Athletics Association championships in July.
Congratulations to our very own sports coach, Freya Jones who took gold in javelin at the weekend at the UK Athletics Championship.
Well done Freya!
Congratulations to our CCF Sqn Ldr, Graeme Hughes who was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours last week for his public service.
It was wonderful to welcome the first residents of St Cross, our new Sixth Form girls’ boarding house, during their induction at the weekend, where they had the opportunity to explore their new home.
For anyone who is interested in wine, how it is made and marketed…
To coincide with ‘English Wine Week’, we have teamed up with an award-winning Hampshire vineyard, Candover Brook, where exceptional sparkling wine is crafted through regenerative viticulture.
The evening will feature a short film followed by a Q&A with co-founder and owner Mark Sainsbury (of the supermarket family); Candover Brook’s wine grower, Samuel Philippot; and the Director of Farming of the Sainsbury estates, Craig Livingstone.
Musical accompaniment in the gardens will be provided by our very own Mr. Matt King.
Timings
18:30 Warden’s Gardens open
19:30 – film and Q&A
