Head’s Welcome
I am delighted to reflect on three transformative years as Head of Wychwood School, guiding our community through a period of bold change and growth. Since our 125th anniversary in 2022, the vision we shaped together; with the support of everyone involved, has moved from aspiration to reality. Today, Wychwood stands as a school that not only honours its heritage but also embraces innovation, ensuring that every pupil is prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The question I asked myself before my appointment was “What can Wychwood School offer your child?” has been answered daily in the joy, resilience and creativity of our pupils. Walking onto our site now, there is a palpable energy; classrooms alive with curiosity, boarding houses filled with warmth and camaraderie and a culture of respect and care that binds staff and pupils together.
Wychwood has become a place where individuality is celebrated and potential is nurtured with purpose. We encourage every pupil to be ambitious, aspirational and courageous in their creativity. They are challenged and supported to solve problems in imaginative ways, to explore deeply, and to develop their curiosity into confidence. Alongside academic rigour, we have expanded opportunities across the arts, sciences, sport and community engagement; ensuring that each child experiences a breadth of activities that help them discover their passions and make their mark in the world.
Wychwood today is not just a school: it is a family, a launchpad and a place where kindness and dynamism shape futures.
Wychwood is one big family which celebrates individuality and nurtures potential for each pupil to make their mark in the world.
The multifaceted curriculum and after school activities they have received from Wychwood school have really enriched their life – the difference in them is like a miracle.
Within every school, there has to be a high expectation to achieve academic goals and to find the value-added in every pupil. Our goal is to enable every pupil to discover how to learn, how to find innovative approaches or solutions, whether in the classroom or in social situations through nurturing and encouragement. This builds resilience, raises confidence and encourages teamwork, which we believe prepares the pupils for the multifaceted, fast-changing world in which they live.
Whether a pupil’s interest lies in the performing or creative arts, sport, science, modern languages or music (or the many other areas we offer), our dedicated staff offer an extensive extra-curricular programme in a variety of areas to help unlock and discover their talents, learn new skills, develop their creative thinking and leadership skills.
At Wychwood, we encourage the pupil voice and expect the pupils to be involved in as many aspects of the school’s direction as possible. This is a collaborative school which nurtures skills building in entrepreneurship, creative thought and innovation. Why don’t you come and visit us – I would be so pleased to share our exciting school with you.
Mrs Jane Evans
Head