Introducing Westbourne House's Pupil Editors...
We're delighted to announce our winning pupil editors from Westbourne House School:
Journalist: Marcus, Year 7
The rain poured, the wind howled, yet still the battle raged on. I, on one side of the battlefield, faced my opponent over the white wall in the centre, weapon in hand. We were completely concentrated, blocking out everything else as we strained to make sure our attacks were not affected by the wind. The spectators on the sidelines chanted, cheered or whispered “Scuff!” to us, enjoying the raging battle in front of them.
The ball whizzed back and forth over the table and rebounded with deadly accuracy on to the other side of the white net. I and the other boy were neck and neck, evenly matched, battling for the title of king of the court. Our paddles were held in sweaty hands, the rain made the ball curve or bounce at odd angles. “Surely one will lose soon!” thought the next challengers. But no! Each seemed to know what the other was going to do before they did it!
Even though the grand battle was happening just outside the staffroom window, the teachers of Westbourne House School were unaware of this exciting match for kingship. But just as one teacher saw it, the battle was over; the old king trudged off in shame, the new king (me) raised his paddle in victory!
Photographer: Alice, Carys, Honor, India, Lucy, Honor and Olivia, Year 8
Here's a sneak peek of the Year 8 group's photography skills...
Videographer: Amelie, Year 8
Watch Amelie grill one of her peers on the joys of boarding at Westbourne House...
Keep your eyes peeled for lots more of their brilliant work popping up on our website over the coming months! And remember: if you'd like to apply, do please email us at
talk@talkeducation.com