Set amongst the beautiful surroundings of Stowe School, ten Year 6 pupils took part in the Winton Cup, an annual humanities competition pitting a dozen prep school from across the country against each other. Prep school teams worked together discussing all the issues surrounding the topic of war in an attempt to answer the question “Is war ever morally justified?” Pupils were treated to a short lecture by Major Arnold, Stowe’s CCF commander and former Royal Engineer, before being directed by different Stowe teachers throughout the day focusing on how the question of how a “Just War” could be explored through the themes of Geography, History, Religion, Politics and Art. Spratton Hall had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning and living within a senior school for the day. The overall winners of the competition were Winchester House who were felt to have provided the most valuable contribution during the event and who were Spratton Hall's group rivals throughout the day.