This Week's WESPA Round-Up:
Dear families,
What a joy it was to attend the Winter Concert earlier this week. A huge well done to all the boys who performed. For many, this was for the first time at WES. Thank you to the many parents who helped - running the bar, decorating the tables, helping with music and of course coming to the concert and creating such an inclusive, supportive and fun atmosphere. Together we raised £600 to spend on supporting the arts at school.
Thank you also to the staff who supported and made this concert possible on the day, in the build up and preparation and in the cracks. The success of Winter Entertainment is no accident and is a big team effort.
This year marked our head of music’s 10 year anniversary and also his last concert at WES. At the end we gave Ollie Singleton a gift and flowers and my fellow Trustee Alex Booij spoke.
Thank you, dearest Ollie, our wonderful William Ellis head of Music, mentor, choir master and friend, for radiating creativity, humanity, authenticity, and a profound capacity for genuine connection and love with everyone you teach and inspire. Through your artistry and music, you transcend borders, cultures, speaking to the soul in ways words often cannot. You foster empathy, understanding, and unity, reminding us of the beauty of our shared humanity.
In the face of war and aggression, grief and anxiety, loss and sadness, music becomes a universal language—a beacon of hope that inspires peace and reminds us of the possibility of a better world. Thank you for showing us that authentic and true creative expression is a powerful force for healing, bridging divisions, and inspiring change. Through your leadership at WES, you have proved that harmony is not just a musical concept but a pathway to unity and renewal. Ollie, you will be terribly missed and you are leaving big boots to fill.
Please come up and accept this small but perfectly formed token of gratitude.
All our love from WESPA.
The end of term is nearly upon us. Well done everybody new and old for getting stuck in. I've said it before, WES is a happy place. It is always a great pleasure to walk the corridors when I’m in school and witness first hand the enthusiasm and camaraderie our boys and their teachers bring to school each day. We will share news of the last WESPA Wednesday this term on the groups and in the meantime, have a great weekend and, if you are doing any shopping, don’t forget to use easyfundraising!
Best wishes
Al
Chair WESPA
