Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2012 | Page 53

ISLAND LIFE Headmaster William McIsaac in 1921 and has grown from 46 boys to its present day number of 763 boys and girls. Although non selective, it boasts some of the best academic results in the country. It is constantly looking to improve its existing facilities, the Bembridge Building and Wessex Quadrangle being the latest in an on-going programme. The old Art and Design and Technology building is being renovated into a new languages area and Westmont, the original building, is being upgraded for administration and a specialised Sixth Form Library. Guests included the Lord Lieutenant Major General Martin White CB CBE JP and Mrs Fiona White; Susie Sheldon, High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight; Cllr David Williams, Chairman of the IW Council, and Andrew Turner, MP and partner Carole Dennett. www.visitislandlife.com 53