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On 1st December, Winchester College Chapel hosted its annual Advent Service, marking the beginning of the Advent season. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation leading up to the celebration of Christ’s coming (adventus).
Yesterday, our talented Choristers had the unique opportunity to perform aboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria, adding a touch of festive spirit to the start of the ship’s Mediterranean cruise.
The event marked a joyful occasion for both the performers and the passengers, creating a memorable holiday atmosphere.
The Choristers were welcomed aboard with exceptional hospitality. Upon arrival, they were ushered to a private waiting room where a delicious lunch was served, allowing them to relax and prepare for their performances. Under the expert direction of Sara Wilson-King and Oliver Morrell from Winchester Cathedral, the boys gave two outstanding carol performances in the stunning ‘Queen's Room.’ The elegant venue was packed with passengers, who were excited to embark on their holiday journey. The music filled the room with warmth and joy, setting the tone for the festive passage ahead.
After the performances, the Choristers had the chance to explore the impressive ship. During a short tour, they asked the crew a series of thoughtful questions, learning more about the ship’s features and the experience of life at sea. The boys were fascinated by the ship’s design, and their curiosity added an extra layer of enjoyment to the visit.
Before disembarking, the Choristers expressed their heartfelt thanks to the crew and passengers for their warm reception. As the group left the ship, they reflected on what had been a truly special and festive afternoon, one that will undoubtedly remain a cherished memory for all involved.
Paul and Kimberley Jennings
Assistant House Parents
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This morning, boys from the Junior department followed the trail of Priscilla the Goose’s golden eggs to the Theatre Royal, Winchester for this year’s sell-out pantomime:
The boarders had a really great weekend of Christmas activities on Sunday 1 December.
Ms Carpenter writes: Imagine my delight when, with a beautiful beaming smile, one of my Year 5 Scientists eagerly shows me two poems he has just written: one about the Sun and the other about the Moon. We have been learning about them in our lessons, and I am thrilled that this has inspired this boy to write such gorgeous poetry! (I love the mental picture of the Sun, Jupiter, Venus and Earth going to the ‘bar’ together…)
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At the end of every term, the boys are encouraged to help create our final Forest School session.
Year 6 visit the Winchester Science Centre.
The Autumn Promenade Concert last Friday was a fantastic celebration of talent and community spirit, and we are delighted to share that we raised an incredible £606.72 for BBC Children in Need!
This term, Year 3 have embarked on an exciting project combining creativity, technical skills, and practical design experience. Inspired by Daniel Libeskind’s Time Maze, the project introduced architectural influences in product design.
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Imagining the world from a different perspective is something we have visited on more than one occasion.
Image: from left to right: Iav, Emma, Adam, Ally, Lexie.
Thursday evening saw the annual grand production summoning the forces of Winchester Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra, Winchester College Choral Society & Chapel Choir with outstanding young professional vocalists at the packed Winchester Cathedral to set the epic Mendelssohn’s Elijah on stage.
