Month: March 2017

On Tuesday 21st March, Winterfold House School’s tour party to South Africa welcomed a special guest to their final tour meeting.  Thinus Delport, the South African wing and fullback delighted the group with his experiences of South Africa. Thinus Delport made his senior debut in 1997 on the Springboks’ European Tour.  He started his career playing […]

Forty Winterfold House School Musicians performed on Thursday 16th March at the Regional Festival Series at the CBSO Centre in Birmingham.  Winterfold Chamber Choir, Groove Diggers and Senior Brass all took part in the competition this year. The children played exceptionally well and learnt a huge amount from the experience. They will hear later on […]

Congratulations to the talented singers from Winterfold who have achieved great success at the 57th Annual Dudley Festival of Music, Drama and Dance held at Dudley College of Technology. On Saturday 4th March, The Winterfold Girls’ Harmony Choir won the prestigious Coseley Male Voice Roseville Trophy. The girls sang two contrasting songs – ‘Crazy’ by […]

Year 8 enjoyed a beautiful spring day in Bath, where they visited the Roman Baths as part of their classics curriculum.  The children had free-rein of the museum in the morning and were able to walk around the tour at leisure using the extremely informative audio-guides.  Following lunch in a nearby hall, and the now […]

On Tuesday 14th March, Year 5 pupils visited Jackfield Tile Museum for a tile decorating workshop. The children had spent time before their visit planning their designs which reflected their interests. These ranged from flowers, to animals and even emojis! The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the activity – it was surprisingly tricky squeezing the clay slip […]

Congratulations to the U9 and U11 netball teams – both winners of the Catholic Teachers’ Association netball tournament!

On Friday 10th March, Winterfold’s Year 5 & 6 pupils were treated to an afternoon with The Young Shakespeare Company, watching and participating in an active drama workshop on Hamlet. The actors, costumes, props and scenery were excellent as were the children’s contributions, both oral and dramatic!  

On Thursday 9th March, budding Yr 4 historians were treated to an Ancient Greek festival by Discover History. Pupils learned a lot about everyday life in Ancient Greece, were able to try on outfits similar to those worn at the time, looked at make up and jewellery, food and cooking utensils, lighting and discussed home […]

On Saturday 10th June 2017 the Friends of Winterfold are holding their Spectacular Summer Ball.  

Easter Activity Camp available 10th & 11th April at Bromsgrove School.  Free bus service from Winterfold to Bromsgrove available.