130 students from Years 9 and 10 took part in the UK Maths Trust Intermediate Mathematical Challenge today. This is a national challenge which comprises 25 multiple choice questions in a 60-minute test. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think. We will find out shortly which students receive Bronze,…
During the spring term we have an exciting new opportunity for parents and the local business community to be involved in the life of the school by becoming a committee member of the newly formed charitable fundraising group, Friends of William Howard School. Friends of William Howard School would be run in a similar way…
In a remarkable display of creativity and environmental consciousness, students from the Outdoor Learning programme unveiled a series of innovative projects aimed at revolutionising outdoor equipment and clothing. Tasked with developing sustainable solutions, these young minds delved into research, design, and testing to present their visionary creations. The challenge was clear: design outdoor equipment or…
Success was multiplied this week as Year 7 twins, Daniel and Joshua Nixon jointly received the Headteacher’s Award for continuously going above and beyond in their Maths lessons. Eager to learn and do well, they consistently finish all work and ask for extensions – they complete extra homework and request GCSE papers even though they…
Eden House are running an appeal to support Eden Valley Hospice and the Jigsaw Children’s Hospice. They are asking for donations of any unwanted gifts and working toys or games (in good condition). The collection with be open until Tuesday 6 February. Please place items in the trolley in reception. Laura Hetherington who is one…
Sixth Form students Fern Miller and Xander Hall took part in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s groundbreaking Lessons from Auschwitz Project last term. The project involved an orientation seminar and a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, followed by a ‘next steps’ project to disseminate their learning to the school community. Reflecting…
Liv Rowley (now Young) is our January Alumna of the Month. Liv left William Howard School in 2012 after completing her first year in Sixth Form. She took on a range of jobs including providing administrative and personal care to elderly residents within their own homes. This work was a springboard to Liv, alongside a…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Year 7 student, Fraser Sim. Fraser is an exceptionally polite young man and is always eager to help. During lessons he regularly offers to help hand things out and collect them in. In Maths, Fraser has started to ask to take copies of worksheets home with him, so that…
News stories and information from our Year Groups can be downloaded here: Year 7 Newsletter January 2024 Year 8 Newsletter January 2024 Year 9 Newsletter January 2024 Year 10 Newsletter January 2024 Year 11 Newsletter January 2024 Sixth Form Newsletter January 2024
Congratulations to Iona Rutherford in Year 7 who received a Special Recognition Award this week. Iona has been making and selling some wonderful hats, with the proceeds going to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Iona said that during last summer, she spent 3 whole days making hats which raised over £300 for the charity. Not…