Our final featured alumni for 2024 is Callum Thurlbeck. Callum’s career path has been shaped by a mix of academic achievements and hands-on experience in the aviation industry. After leaving William Howard School in 2012, Callum pursued his passion for aviation by enrolling at the Newcastle Aviation Academy. He then completed a BSc degree at…
Smiles and cheerful Christmas jumpers filled the school on the last day of term! Special celebration assemblies for Years 7, 8 and 9, were led by Mr Connolly with reminders of the true meaning of Christmas and carol singing accompanied by our choir. Enthusiastic sing-alongs of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ left the students bursting…
Ms Pigdon’s end of term letter can be downloaded here: Headteacher’s Bulletin – December 2024
At the end of this term, we bid a very fond farewell to Mrs Mothersdale, who leaves William Howard School after 23 years to take up her new role as a Lead Adviser SEND with WMF local authority. Since joining WHS in 2001, Mrs Mothersdale has been a pivotal part of the school community, taking…
A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated gifts for our Mission Christmas Appeal in support of CFM’s Cash for Kids, and toys and games for the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Children’s Hospice Appeal. The Mission Christmas trolley was overflowing with presents, which are now on the way to help ensure that no…
Our Year 7 students were able to visit their very own Open Spaces Christmas Fair this afternoon. The Performance Hall was filled with stalls and activities (many of which with a sustainability message) for them to ponder and participate in, including… Urban Village Retro (upcycling crafts) – Sustainable Brampton – Zoe Heart Xmas Textiles -…
The hidden singing talent of some of our staff was revealed today in a Christmas-special Staff Karaoke. Sixth Form student, Rufus Skelton drummed up support with his warm-up act of AC/DC’s ‘Black in Black’. Then first up, our crooner of the History Department, Mr Campbell gave a smooth rendition of ‘White Christmas’ (by Bing Crosby),…
Huge congratulations to all Year 9 students for their hard work and dedication during Year 9 Assessment Week. It was fantastic to see such a high standard of knowledge, skills and understanding across the entire year group! Congratulations to all those students who received an award for the highest score in their class. Special shoutout…
We hope that everyone who attended our Christmas Carol Concert at Brampton Methodist Church enjoyed the evening of festive music, poetry and readings. The church was absolutely packed and the performances were fantastic. A big thank you to Mrs Cooper, Miss Maclachlan and Ms Lewis for creating such a special event. A huge thanks and…
The final Headteacher’s Award for the term was presented with great delight to Fallyn, during the Year 7 Auction Assembly. Fallyn is a shining example of a model student, always greeting staff and peers with a warm smile and polite hello. Her exceptional attitude is reflected in her 402 achievement points across a wide range…