Reading for pleasure is high on the agenda at William Howard School. Through our annual Bookbuzz scheme, supported by the Book Trust, the WHS Library is once again offering a gift of a FREE book to each of our new Year 7 students. There are 16 wonderful titles to choose from, stories and graphic novels…
We are thrilled to announce the wonderful results our WHS Open Spaces received in the 2023 Cumbria in Bloom Awards. Overall they were awarded GOLD; with a Silver Gilt in the Special Award for Small Wooden Copse category; a Silver Gilt in the Biodiversity category; and a Gold in the container gardening category. Ms Booker…
Dear Parents Do you want to get involved in the running of your local Academy Local Advisory Board? An exciting opportunity is available for you to join our Local Advisory Board (previously known as the Governing Body) at William Howard School. There is one vacancy available for Parent LAB members. As Trusts and Academies become…
Victoria Filipowicz is the very deserving recipient of this week’s Headteacher Award. Victoria has had and amazing start to her education at WHS; while settling into Year 7 herself, she has supported and guided one of our new EAL students, becoming a friend and a young interpreter. Miss Pigdon said: “Victoria has demonstrated some of…
Congratulations to Year 9 student Milly Phillipson, who came first at the Westmorland County Show at the weekend. She has now qualified for the Royal International Show at Hickstead, next July. During the summer holiday, Milly and her pony Paddy came an incredible 2nd place at The Royal International Horse Show final. In December, Milly will also be competing at the London International Horse Show. Good luck Milly!
Our new Year 7 students have got off to a flying start! It’s great to see their focus in lessons and readiness for learning. Well done Year 7 – keep it up!
We are continuously astounded by the range of talents and interests our students pursue. Ava Little is one such example; last weekend she competed in the Equestrian Vaulting English Championships in Warwickshire, taking part in the pre-novice team and individual events. Equestrian vaulting can be thought of as gymnastics and dance on horseback. Although Ava…
We are holding our Open Evening on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 – it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the school and speak with our dedicated staff and students. NO NEED TO BOOK A PLACE! The evening will start at 5.30pm with an introductory talk, so please arrive between 5.15pm and 5.30pm to be seated in…
A huge well done to Merry Lambert-Sams who sat GCSE French this summer (two years early) and received the highest grade possible – a 9. In recognition of this amazing achievement, Year 10 Merry was awarded the first ‘Headteacher’s Award’ of this term. Très bien!
The BAE Systems Education Programme Roadshow captivated our Year 7 and 8 students today. The theme of the fascinating 50 minute performance was ‘From the depths of the oceans to outer space’, exploring the challenges faced in communicating in a variety of inhospitable environments and how science, engineering and technology have provided invaluable solutions. Demonstrations…