Welcome from the Head Boy

My name is Milan and I am honoured to be Head Boy for the 2025–26 academic year. It really doesn’t feel that long ago when I joined as a nervous yet excited year 9. I am incredibly proud to represent a school that has shaped me academically and also personally, giving me so many opportunities to grow and learn.

Since joining TWBS, I really took on board one message from the headteacher, to push our limits, both inside and outside the classroom. For me, outside of the classroom was most definitely rowing. As a coxswain, I have developed my communication, teamwork and leadership skills that I know will carry me far beyond the river. I took these skills with me from our local Stovell Boathouse to Charles River out in the USA with all the friends and crewmates I have made by being part of something along this journey. These opportunities exist throughout all areas of our school life and it’s what makes TWBS so special.

The Sixth Form has been particularly inspiring, where teachers go above and beyond to support us to think differently and pursue our passions. For me, this has been through Economics, Maths and Products Design.

As Head Boy, I really want to help create an environment where every student feels heard, respected, discover their strengths, and be proud of what they achieve. Together with the Senior Prefect Team, I aim to strengthen our connections with Windsor Girls’ School, our local community and partner schools, making sure every Windsor Boy feels part of something bigger.

We truly have an exceptional school with so much potential to develop into incredible individuals. One of the things that has stood out to me most is the support we receive from our staff, from teachers in the classroom to our career advisors. They are always there to guide us, challenge us, and help us take the next step with confidence. Personally, I’ve felt this support throughout my journey at TWBS, and I know it will continue to provide as I move on to university and beyond.

Another strength of our school is the connection we have with our former students through the 1908 Club. It’s inspiring to see how the Old Boys remain part of our community, offering work experience opportunities and taking the time to have real conversations about life after Windsor Boys’. These links clearly remind us that being a Windsor Boy is something that stays with you, and that the friendships and values we build here carry far beyond our time at school.

My message to all current year groups and many more to come is one that stuck with me from my very first day here. Take part in anything and everything, genuinely try to get involved with as much as you possibly can, from academic work to music, football to drama, rowing to rugby. It is never too late to try something new, you would be surprised where it can take you.

I am excited for the year ahead and look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as possible.

 Milan Martinez, Head Boy