News & Diary
Winchester Weekly – 24th February 2026
As the UK considers restrictions on social media for under-16s, Australia has already taken decisive action. In this timely session, clinical psychologist and researcher, Dr Danielle Einstein, examines what Australia is doing, why the policy was designed as it was, and what the evidence tells us about young people’s mental health, attention, anxiety, and online behaviour.
Drawing on her direct involvement in shaping the Australian legislation, Dr Einstein explores the real-world pros and cons of a ban, how its impact will be measured, and how she responds to critics who argue restrictions go too far. She also considers where responsibility should sit along the spectrum of personal choice, parental guidance, school culture, and public policy and what families can realistically and confidently do to support healthy technology habits at home.
This session offers parents clear, evidence-based guidance on how to navigate childhood and adolescence in a digital world, whether or not legislation changes in the UK.
You can book your place via the link below.
Date: Friday, 6th March 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (refreshments from 10:30)
Location: Winchester College, School, College Street, SO23 9NA
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Just before Leave-out, Wykehamists took part in a joint training session with judo players from Harrow, followed by a series of matches.
The session was enjoyed by all, with some healthy competition during the matches!
To prepare for an upcoming trip, Theo (A), Jad (D), Roman (F), Henry (E), Liv (G) and Toby (A) have curated a display on Renaissance Florence and Siena.
The display features a selection of manuscripts, early printed books, and other objects from the College’s collections. Highlights include a panel of Saint Dominic by Benvenuto di Giovanni, a first edition of Alberti’s ‘On Building’, and The Orchard of Syon, an English translation of the revelations of Catherine of Siena printed by Wynkyn de Worde.
The pupils greatly enjoyed the opportunity to handle the items, conduct independent research, draft the labels, and consider the physical arrangement of the display, which is currently on in Mob:Lib.
Well done to all involved!
Dr Marjot, Mr Chan and Mrs De Quincey took 21 Wykehamists to Rome over the Leave-out for a Classics trip.
The group enjoyed Rome in the sunshine (a nice contrast to the British weather we left and returned to!), visiting all the main Classical sites as well as some churches and other monuments of special significance.
Particular highlights were the Roman Forum, the Caravaggios in the church of S. Luigi dei Francesi, and the famous statues of the Boxer and Augustus as Pontifex Maximus in the Palazzo Massimo museum. We finished with the magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
A wonderful week was had by all and, most importantly, much excellent pasta, pizza and gelato was consumed!
