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Then & Now: A Century of the Combined Cadet Force at Westcliff High School for Boys
Tickets are selling fast for the Old Westcliffian Association’s Centenary Celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026. We warmly invite past and present pupils, staff, families, and friends to join us as we celebrate 100 years of the Old Westcliffian community. This promises to be a memorable occasion, bringing together generations of Westcliffians to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the school’s remarkable history and legacy. As part of the celebrations, we’ll be reflecting


Then & Now: A Century of Westcliff Sport and Trips
Tickets are selling fast for the Old Westcliffian Association’s Centenary Celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026. We warmly invite past and present pupils, staff, families, and friends to join us as we celebrate 100 years of the Old Westcliffian community. This promises to be a memorable occasion, bringing together generations of Westcliffians to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the school’s remarkable history and legacy. As part of the celebrations, we’ll be reflecting


Then & Now: A Century of Westcliff Drama — From The Pirates of Penzance to Sweeney Todd
Tickets are selling fast for the Old Westcliffian Association’s Centenary Celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026. We warmly invite past and present pupils, staff, families, and friends to join us as we celebrate 100 years of the Old Westcliffian community. This promises to be a memorable occasion, bringing together generations of Westcliffians to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the school’s remarkable history and legacy. As part of the celebrations, we’ll be reflecting


Follow Westcliff High School for Boys on Instagram
Westcliff High School for Boys is pleased to announce the launch of our official Instagram account, giving alumni a new way to stay connected with the community and keep up to date with everything happening across the School. Our Instagram page will feature updates on upcoming events, alumni news, community highlights, historic throwbacks, and stories celebrating the School. Whether you left school recently or many years ago, it’s a great way to reconnect, reminisce, and rema


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
Download the latest Spring Issue of the Old Westcliffian Newsletter


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
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