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Made in Warminster
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When Lucie Brinker (OV19) arrived from Munich
it was with the sole intention of a year’s study
abroad. However, like many of our overseas pupils,
the community spirit of Warminster engaged her and
very quickly it became impossible for her parents to
entice her home. Indeed, her initial twelve month
stay rapidly turned into 4 years! “Lucie epitomised the
School ethos of embracing opportunity.” Dr Hankey,
Lucie’s Sixth Form tutor happily recalls, “During her
time at Warminster, amongst the many wide and varied
roles she filled, was that of sports coach and umpire,
empathic exchange pupil buddy, ever helpful assistant
at Warminster Prep, confident public speaker, engaging
dinner host and not least Head Girl!” Welcoming the
opportunities that were on offer played a key part of
her Warminster experience, not least in the boarding
life which she so readily embraced.
Tell us what was so special about your boarding
experience at Warminster.
What was the most significant life lesson you learnt
at Warminster?
Boarding was the absolute highlight of my time at school. As
a German pupil it was a completely new experience for me.
It’s actually incredible to live on a campus which becomes
your own little world; all your meals are provided, everything
is within walking distance and, best of all, you live with your
friends. I loved how I shared a room in Year 10 and 11, but then
enjoyed my own room for the Sixth Form. I appreciated the
English culture too; how easy it was to walk into town and the
many British pupils who became my friends whilst at the same
time the international diversity in the boarding house meant
that I was also exposed to other cultures and languages. My
house staff were lovely and there was ALWAYS something to
do! From numerous trips to quiz, pancake or movie nights or
water fights, you never had a second to be bored or home-sick.
I also loved chapel on Sunday evenings. We were such a small
united boarding community. If someone didn’t understand the
term ‘boarding’ and asked me to explain it, I would say that it’s
when school becomes home.
For me, Warminster was so much more than just an academic
institution. I joined the School in Year 10 thinking it would be
just like my previous school, but I was so wrong. Pupils and
teachers always describe our school as a bubble, which was the
best thing that could have happened for me. Living in a bubble is
great when you are slowly warming up to the adult world and I
believe that at school age, it’s good to feel content about where
you are. Warminster has shown me that it’s okay to ask for help
and that the best way to develop, both as an individual and a
team player, is to build an environment around me in which I
feel happy.
Tell us about your school day and the choices you made.
The main reason I chose to study the IB over A levels was
not just because it seemed logical as an international pupil
but to keep my options open. After my gap year my aim is
to study medicine. Taking the IB is tough, with 6 subjects to
balance and minimal free study periods. Nevertheless, I don’t
regret it because it has strengthened many essential life skills for
me. My time management has improved enormously, as well as
my personal commitment to learning. As much as I enjoyed
academic work my favourite place at school was anywhere
associated with sport. As a sports scholar and fanatic, there
were never enough games lessons or gym sessions in my week.
Warminster introduced me to new sports too; I had never
played netball before but soon loved it and ended up playing
for the 1st team.
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