Building Links With Work Experience

During the summer holidays, Sixth Form student, Eilidh Nugent arranged some work experience with Black Box Architects, to further understand the work of Architecture and explore if it would be something she wanted to study further. Eilidh is studying Product Design, Geography and Biology A Levels. Eilidh said: “I worked alongside Malcolm Wilson and Chris…

Dream Placement Applications Open

Business Students took part in an information workshop with the Secondary Progamme Manager from the Centre for Leadership Performance on Wednesday afternoon. The Centre for Leadership Performance ‘Dream Placement’ offers Sixth Form students the opportunity to shadow a CEO of a company, through a week of high-level work experience, which takes place during February half…

Alumnus of the Month (September 2023)

Jacob Blain left WHS in 2012 after completing Year 12. He moved on to Carlisle College where he completed an extended Diploma in Sport. Continuing his studies at Northumbria University, he undertook a degree in Sports Science with Coaching where he found an interest in analysis. While studying, Jacob began an analysis internship with Blackburn…

Exploring Birdoswald Heritage

A group of students who have shown a keen interest in history/archaeology, or received academic prizes last term, had a trip out to Birdoswald Roman Fort yesterday. Pupils carried out activities in the fort, enjoyed the interactive exhibition area and handled a variety of artefacts. The group were photographed by a professional photographer, and may…