Wykeham Journal2024 edition

Welcome to the 2024

Wykeham Journal

Original Thinking since 1382

Over centuries Winchester College has nurtured a learning community where intellectual curiosity, academic freedom and originality of thought are highly prized.

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Our learning community

Emma Macey and Jack Andrews walking along chatting, in front of University of Oxford architecture

Wellbeing Programmes In Schools

Dr Jack Andrews and Mrs Emma Macey explore the evidence base for wellbeing programmes in schools and consider the implications for Winchester College and the education sector more broadly. E: Can you tell me a little about your background and what...

Jack Andrews,

Emma Macey

Our learning community

Michelle, with dark hair and wearing a green dress with blue cardiagn, is smiling whilst holding a book in the library

Dulce Domum

When I first joined Winchester, I saw the motto, ‘Manners Makyth Man’ – but not ‘Woman’ – as an outdated testament to a historical, patriarchal system. I was called brave for joining an institution only just starting its intake of girls, yet it didn...

Michelle Meitiner (H, 2022-24)

Intellectual Freedom and Discovery

Gus, wearing blue hospital uniform, is doing an eye test on a patient.

An Inspirational Education

Professor Gus Gazzard (A, 1982 - 87) reflects on his journey from receiving an Industrial Scholarship at Winchester College, to becoming a pioneering researcher and Ophthalmologist where the foundations of original thinking from Winchester College...

Gus Gazzard (A, 1982-87)

Intellectual Freedom and Discovery

An ancient statue within the grounds of Winchester College

William Grocyn: The Father of the New Learning

Winchester has always been a significant classical school. William of Wykeham’s principal purpose in founding the College in 1382 was to provide a regular stream of young men with sufficient Latin to study Theology at New College, prior to their...

Stephen Anderson

Legacy to serve

The reverend is stood inside his church looking thoughtful, with stained glass windows in the background.

Seeing, Searching, And Seeking To Serve

During the photoshoot for this article, there was a period of five minutes or so when I had to stand completely still, staring at a candle-flame. We were in the small, village church where I am parish priest – a building I enter most days, and know...

Reverend Ben Cahill-Nicholls (E, 2000-05)

Warden's Report

The last six months have seen a series of measures introduced by the government, which seem designed to make it increasingly difficult to sustain a successful independent education sector in the UK...

Headmaster’s message

When I arrived at Winchester in 2008 I could see the difference immediately. In contrast to many institutions, apologetically trying to keep up with the zeitgeist, this was a school that knew what it stood for...

Bursar’s Report

A Winchester year is inevitably packed with high points. 2024 has been no different, albeit against the sober backdrop of VAT on school fees and a cautious economic outlook, on which I will comment further below...

Director of Development's Report

As I sit here at my desk on Kingsgate Street, reflecting on the past 12 months, it’s hard to credit the progress that has taken place in just one year. For pupils, the most exciting and significant development was the handover of the new Sports Centre...

View looking down the historic arches of the war cloisters, with a stone floor.

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Winchester College only exists as we know it today thanks to the generous support of those named over the next few pages, and the many generations of donors who have come before us, going right back to our Founder, William of Wykeham. Our pupils past, present and future cannot thank you enough.

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