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![Whitgift Named U18 Tier 1 National Champions for Fourth Year Running]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774868319/whitgiftcouk/uwrt7lpjerltmuyfqzel/U18Teir1Final2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774868319/whitgiftcouk/uwrt7lpjerltmuyfqzel/U18Teir1Final2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774868319/whitgiftcouk/uwrt7lpjerltmuyfqzel/U18Teir1Final2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774868319/whitgiftcouk/uwrt7lpjerltmuyfqzel/U18Teir1Final2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774868319/whitgiftcouk/uwrt7lpjerltmuyfqzel/U18Teir1Final2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774868319/whitgiftcouk/uwrt7lpjerltmuyfqzel/U18Teir1Final2026.jpg","width":2200}])
- Sport
Whitgift’s 1st XI have been crowned England Hockey U18 Tier 1 National Champions after an exceptional 4-1 victory over St George’s Weybridge at Lee Valley.
![Giving Day – 1596 Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775731224/whitgiftcouk/nceaeb77q2h1uvhfanma/GivingDay2026logo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775731224/whitgiftcouk/nceaeb77q2h1uvhfanma/GivingDay2026logo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775731224/whitgiftcouk/nceaeb77q2h1uvhfanma/GivingDay2026logo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775731224/whitgiftcouk/nceaeb77q2h1uvhfanma/GivingDay2026logo.png","width":1000}])
- Community
Whitgift students from all year groups have been taking part in the 1596 Challenge to support our Giving Day fundraising appeal for the Whitgift For All bursary fund.
![The Whitgift School Grounds Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774274884/whitgiftcouk/yufytmjixnug6ilgzvm4/GMAIndustryAwards2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774274884/whitgiftcouk/yufytmjixnug6ilgzvm4/GMAIndustryAwards2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774274884/whitgiftcouk/yufytmjixnug6ilgzvm4/GMAIndustryAwards2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774274884/whitgiftcouk/yufytmjixnug6ilgzvm4/GMAIndustryAwards2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774274884/whitgiftcouk/yufytmjixnug6ilgzvm4/GMAIndustryAwards2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774274884/whitgiftcouk/yufytmjixnug6ilgzvm4/GMAIndustryAwards2026.jpg","width":2200}])
- General
Whitgift was named Independent School Grounds Team of the Year at the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards 2026.
![House Music 2026 Hits All the Right Notes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773761643/whitgiftcouk/omm0e02lokmtdf3xxhlj/HouseMusic2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773761643/whitgiftcouk/omm0e02lokmtdf3xxhlj/HouseMusic2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773761643/whitgiftcouk/omm0e02lokmtdf3xxhlj/HouseMusic2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773761643/whitgiftcouk/omm0e02lokmtdf3xxhlj/HouseMusic2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773761643/whitgiftcouk/omm0e02lokmtdf3xxhlj/HouseMusic2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773761643/whitgiftcouk/omm0e02lokmtdf3xxhlj/HouseMusic2026.jpg","width":2200}])
- Performing Arts
This year’s House Music Competition was another resounding success! Our guest adjudicator had the challenging task of ranking an evening full of outstanding performances.
![Celebrating World Book Day with Author, Ken Preston]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773660517/whitgiftcouk/kj7opolnffrl8qoiejrq/KenPrestonWorldBookDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773660517/whitgiftcouk/kj7opolnffrl8qoiejrq/KenPrestonWorldBookDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773660517/whitgiftcouk/kj7opolnffrl8qoiejrq/KenPrestonWorldBookDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773660517/whitgiftcouk/kj7opolnffrl8qoiejrq/KenPrestonWorldBookDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773660517/whitgiftcouk/kj7opolnffrl8qoiejrq/KenPrestonWorldBookDay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773660517/whitgiftcouk/kj7opolnffrl8qoiejrq/KenPrestonWorldBookDay.jpg","width":2200}])
- Visitors
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, the School welcomed acclaimed author Ken Preston, whose visit inspired students to deepen their love of reading.
![Student Futures and University Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773661032/whitgiftcouk/rpcjvhv56wbdgmxcwee0/StudentFuturesandUniversityFair.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773661032/whitgiftcouk/rpcjvhv56wbdgmxcwee0/StudentFuturesandUniversityFair.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773661032/whitgiftcouk/rpcjvhv56wbdgmxcwee0/StudentFuturesandUniversityFair.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773661032/whitgiftcouk/rpcjvhv56wbdgmxcwee0/StudentFuturesandUniversityFair.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773661032/whitgiftcouk/rpcjvhv56wbdgmxcwee0/StudentFuturesandUniversityFair.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773661032/whitgiftcouk/rpcjvhv56wbdgmxcwee0/StudentFuturesandUniversityFair.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academic
Whitgift hosted the annual Student Futures and University Fair, welcoming a broad range of universities, apprenticeship providers and employers to Big School.
![U13s Rugby Enjoy Tour to Dubai]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772195185/whitgiftcouk/xczswngjdwqhmuam8rz3/IMG_0033.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772195185/whitgiftcouk/xczswngjdwqhmuam8rz3/IMG_0033.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772195185/whitgiftcouk/xczswngjdwqhmuam8rz3/IMG_0033.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772195185/whitgiftcouk/xczswngjdwqhmuam8rz3/IMG_0033.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772195185/whitgiftcouk/xczswngjdwqhmuam8rz3/IMG_0033.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772195185/whitgiftcouk/xczswngjdwqhmuam8rz3/IMG_0033.jpg","width":2200}])
- Sport
Whitgift’s U13 Rugby players returned from their February tour to Dubai full of enthusiasm, new skills, and unforgettable memories!
![A Moving Adaptation of A Monster Calls]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771318319/whitgiftcouk/nz2qluzg7rvlcz5ewlpq/AMonsterCalls2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771318319/whitgiftcouk/nz2qluzg7rvlcz5ewlpq/AMonsterCalls2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771318319/whitgiftcouk/nz2qluzg7rvlcz5ewlpq/AMonsterCalls2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771318319/whitgiftcouk/nz2qluzg7rvlcz5ewlpq/AMonsterCalls2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771318319/whitgiftcouk/nz2qluzg7rvlcz5ewlpq/AMonsterCalls2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771318319/whitgiftcouk/nz2qluzg7rvlcz5ewlpq/AMonsterCalls2.jpg","width":2200}])
- Performing Arts
The Junior production of ‘A Monster Calls: The Play’ was brought to the PAC this February by a dedicated cast of young actors.