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NEWSLETTER – 4 April 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we wrapped up the Spring term with some unbelievably glorious weather we welcomed the Pre-Prep and Prep School children to Browhead at the end of their walk through the woods, re-enacting the first pupils of the school who travelled by train from Lytham St Anne’s over 100 years ago and walked the same woodland path.
After such a wonderful junior production of Porridge, packed with terrible puns (my favourite was related to bears in the woods) and brilliant singing on the Crampton Hall stage we are all excited to finally be coming together as one school on one site. There are some many opportunities that will arise from this, not least the extra chances our seniors will have in working with the younger children.
A lot of our community have volunteered their time this term to help with the move and there’s more to do over the holidays when we get to the Great Unpack. Thank you to you all for what you have done and what you have offered to do. We are looking forward to the start of the Summer term with excitement. In the meantime, I wish you all a happy Easter and a good rest.
Kind regards,
Frank Thompson
Head of Windermere School
LATEST NEWS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 4 April – Easter Holidays begin
Tuesday 22 April – Pre-Prep & Prep School welcome, afternoon tea for Pre-Prep & Prep School children and families
Wednesday 23 April – Start of Summer Term, 8.30am
Friday 25 April – Silver Duke of Edinburgh training, departs 9am
Friday 25 April – Year 13 Study Leave begins
Sunday 27 April – Silver Duke of Edinburgh training, returns 3pm
STANNITE NEWS
The Power of Opportunity: Ari’s Story & The Stannite Bursary Fund
At Windermere School, we believe that talent, ambition, and potential should never be limited by financial circumstances. The Stannite Bursary Fund exists to provide life-changing opportunities for pupils who might not otherwise be able to experience all that our school has to offer. One such pupil is Ari, a proud Stannite whose journey was shaped by the generosity of bursary supporters. “As I came to the end of my primary education, my dad passed away in an accident, leaving my mum to manage on her own. Together, we decided that Windermere School was the right place for me to pursue my love of science and learning, and to grow in confidence and courage—but without a bursary, this would have been unmanageable on a single income.”
Thanks to the bursary fund, support from family, and personal determination, Ari was able to spend six years at Windermere School, completing GCSEs and the IB Diploma. Today, Ari has channelled this foundation into an inspiring career as a hydroinformatics engineer, designing solutions for flood forecasting and water management. Based in Cornwall, Ari continues to embrace adventure—whether running, surfing, or volunteering for mountain and cave rescue teams. “The education, confidence, and friendships I developed at Windermere School are fundamental to who I am now, and I’m incredibly grateful for this support.”
Ari’s story is just one example of the incredible impact a Windermere School education can have. By supporting the Stannite Bursary Fund, you can help more pupils like Ari unlock their potential and thrive. Join us in making a difference. Every donation, big or small, helps to open doors and create opportunities.
To find out more or to contribute, please contact Jo Gaskin at jgaskin@windermereschool.co.uk.
A Stannite’s Legacy – Stephanie de Boissière
Stephanie de Boissière, a devoted Stannite now residing in The Bahamas, holds cherished memories of her time at Windermere School—well, apart from the beetroot at lunch! Joining Elleray at the age of five, Stephanie’s journey with Windermere has come full circle, not only as a former pupil but also as a parent.
Demonstrating her enduring commitment to the school, Stephanie is generously sponsoring one of our new classrooms, which will be named Tarn Hows. Her support will help shape the future of the next generation of Stannites, leaving a meaningful and lasting legacy within the Windermere community.
Now, you have the opportunity to make an impact too! By sponsoring a room at Browhead, you can celebrate your connection to Windermere School and ensure its continued growth and excellence for years to come.
Join us in shaping the future—one classroom at a time.
