A Winchester Education A day in the life of a pupil or “ Wykehamist ” balances normal academic study with music , the arts , a wide range of sports and “ Div ”. This broad spectrum of disciplines , coupled with the freedom to explore a wide range of subjects , stimulates an inquisitive mind with the confidence to challenge . Pupils encounter an eclectic array of opportunities from the antiquities to the contemporary , from entomology to entrepreneurship . Over the year , the College welcomed a brilliant range of speakers including Professor Brian Cox , Lord Hogan Howe , Sir Anthony Beevor , Ross Brawn and Mary Ann Sieghart .
A-Level subjects range from Physics to History of Art and include six different languages , with pupils encouraged to pursue their interests far beyond the classroom . Every pupil is equipped with a Microsoft Surface , delivering a digital learning environment blended with inspirational teaching and a chance to become able users of technology at an early stage . Similarly , a focus on independent learning and exploration revolves around “ Toye Time ”, in which pupils extend knowledge of their chosen subjects .
The structure of the College is such that the Boarding House is central to much of the day , with breakfast , lunch and dinner served in the House dining hall . Lunch represents an opportunity for relaxed but often animated conversations on current affairs , with both academic and non-academic staff attending as guests . The system of pastoral care ensures that , in addition to a Housemaster and Matron , every pupil has a personal tutor who regularly meets with them to discuss academic progress and provide personal support . The tutor also delivers elements of the PSHEE curriculum in tutor periods .
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