Extra-Curricular Activities

A huge range of clubs and societies exist at WHS - we think school should be fun, and the value of the extra-curricular in boosting self-confidence is well proven. We encourage students to develop their interests, share their passions and try something new. Clubs are often organised and nearly always run by 6th Formers, so taking part is also a great way to get to know the wider WHS community.

Our Club Fest at the beginning of the school year is a showcase for the range of opportunities on offer: many types of sports, including basketball, dance, gymnastics, also chess, creative writing, cryptic crosswords, debating, gardening, mah jong, poetry, science...

The school bursts with musical and creative talent. Plays and musicals, formal concerts and musical soirees where girls perform their own compositions are all regularly performed in the Rutherford Centre, our fully equipped theatre. 80% of our students learn a musical instrument - many in school time - and on any normal school day, music can often be heard somewhere on the site. For girls who shun the limelight but who nevertheless want to be involved in productions, there is the chance to help with lighting and sound, or stage design.

For a physical challenge, there are also opportunities to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and World Challenge expeditions.