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Celebrating 100 Years of the OWA: A Century of Community, Memories and Milestones

A remarkable milestone is approaching as the OWA prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, marking a century of memories, progress, and community spirit. The South Side View Now The South Side View Then From humble beginnings in 1926 to becoming a cherished part of local life today, the centenary event promises to be a fitting tribute to the people, places, and stories that have shaped the journey over the past 100 years. This celebration is about honouring everyone

Tickets now on sale for Old Westcliffian Association's Centenary Celebration

Tickets are now on sale for the Old Westcliffian Association's Centenary Celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026 and can be booked using the following link: https://owa.whsb.essex.sch.uk/events

Old Westcliffian Newsletter Issue 3 Spring 2026

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Old Westcliffian Matthew Parkhill Returns to Inspire WHSB Sixth Form with Film and TV Career Insights

Last term, WHSB welcomed back Old Westcliffian Matthew Parkhill (1979–86). A Cambridge History graduate with an MPhil in International Relations, Matthew is a renowned writer, director, and showrunner whose career spans acclaimed indie films like "Dot the i" and "The Caller", and hit TV series such as "Rogue" and "Deep State". Most recently, he has worked on high-budget projects including "Nautilus", and Amazon Prime’s "Young Sherlock". We are very grateful to Matthew for tak