Seventy years ago, West Lodge opened its doors with a vision to nurture young minds, inspire lifelong learning and instill the core values of loyalty, truth and honour. Since then, generations of students, teachers,
and staff have contributed to making West Lodge a wonderful school where children find their own special spark.
To celebrate this we created a memorial book. It is not just a collection of memories; it is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and achievements of all those who have walked our corridors. It chronicles the evolution of our school, from its beginning in 1954 when the doors of West Lodge First School and West Lodge Middle School were first opened.
As we reflect on the past, we remember the visionary leaders, passionate educators, and supportive parents who laid the foundation for our success and helped the school chart of course through the years.
High achievement in all areas of the curriculum has been a continuous hallmark of the school, along with a commitment to inclusion, based on an ethos of understanding and acceptance. An ethos which fosters a
nurturing and stimulating environment that has enabled countless pupils to grow, thrive and realise their potential.
We also celebrate the pupils, past and present, who have made West Lodge what it is today. Pupils who found their spark, and who have spread, and are spreading, ripples of positivity into the world.
The curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm of our pupils continue to drive our pursuit of enabling each child to achieve their very best and develop holistically. The stories and achievements of our alumni inspire current and future generations to dream big and aim high.

Each year group will study a particular decade from the last 70 years, learning about world events, society, music & art, Children will produce displays and artwork based on their learning, we had a visit from Michael Rosen and other former pupils who will share their memories of their time at West Lodge.