Outstanding Experiences
Our house system is named after Chinese dynasties, showcasing the school's rich cultural heritage and spirit. Our dynasty opportunities inspire students to collaborate and develop leadership skills.Each student will be allocated to a Dynasty and will remain in the same Dynasty for their entire time at the school. The six Dynasties are Han, Ming, Qing, Song, Tang and Yuan.
Find out more about our Dynasties here
School Activities
As you would expect in a community of over 1200 students and 200 staff, there is never a dull moment here at West Island School. Every day there are a multitude of clubs, societies and teams in operation - all of which are designed to allow the students to find their own passion, but also to develop skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership. We call them CAS, meaning Creativity, Activity and Service.
Find out more about the range of student activities here
Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL)
Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) Units empower students to explore meaningful questions, build resilience and take ownership of their learning journey. Through collaboration, reflection and real-world application, students develop essential skills that prepare them for future academic and personal growth. IDL Week is a powerful experiential learning experience that shows how learning can extend far beyond the classroom walls at West Island School.
Find out more about our interdisciplinary learning
Student Leadership
While not every one of our students will want to be a leader - either in school or later in life, we recognise that leadership skills are important to all of us as we lead our lives. There are a variety of ways in which our young people can get involved, manage and lead either in the school or in the community.
Find out more about the leadership activities and opportunities
Community Service
Every single one of our students is expected to take part in what we call our CAS programme. CAS stands for Creativity, Activity and Service - and it will see our young people looking for ways in which they can positively impact their fellow students, the school or local community or indeed their world.
CAS is integral to who we are and it is integrated into the working of the school. We help our students become responsible, caring citizens in everything that we do.
