Our cadet members played a big role in our commemorations of today’s 80th anniversary of VE Day. At 10:45am, they accompanied local veterans to our memorial gardens at the front of the school. Here, wreaths were laid, including two that were created by our Sixth Formers with 80 poppies. Head Student Tom Day and Army…
Nine, Year 8 girls were lucky enough to take part in a cricket festival organised and run by Carlisle Cricket Club today. A total of 9 local schools attended the skills development and cricket tournament day. The morning, saw the girls take part in a carousel of activities, developing their skills in bowling, batting, fielding, and…
A Year 9 student described as a super pupil who exemplifies all the key values of William Howard School has been awarded this week’s Headteacher’s Award – Caitlin has earned over 900 House Points, accumulated from across all her subjects demonstrating her exceptional work ethic. In all her subjects, but particularly PE, she has demonstrated…
Our astro-turf pitch was a scene of pure joy on Wednesday morning, when young pupils from some of our primary feeder schools came along for a multi-sports activity session. The sun shone and although it was a little breezy, it did not diminish the Reception and Key Stage 1 children’s enthusiasm to participate. We are…
A gripping Football Derby was held during breaktime today when a Year 11 team took on Sixth Form players. Although there were a number of near scores from both sides, the two 10-minute goalless halves meant the match was decided on penalties. After a tense penalty shoot-out, the Sixth Form team seized a 2-1 victory.…
Our Open Spaces team, led by Mrs Booker, laid on a Spring Fair for our Year 7 students on Friday afternoon. As well as visiting the array of stalls (Oak Tree Animals’ Charity, Hospice at Home books, Sustainable Brampton, Zoe Heart textiles and John Bell bird feeders), the groups were given tours of the Open Spaces…
We’re thrilled to report that WHS Sixth Form student Oliver Wightman, as part of the GB Wheelchair Rugby Team, achieved bronze in the European Championships held at The Hague, Netherlands between Tuesday, 22 April and Sunday, 27 April. The British team secured their medal with a 59-48 victory against Germany in the third-place playoff fixture.…
A whole-hearted thank you to the Friends of William Howard School who held a cake sale during break times on Friday. The delicious home-baked cakes they generously provided were worthy of a ‘Hollywood handshake’! £145 was raised which will help provide enrichment opportunities for our students. They’ll be holding another fundraising bake sale on Friday…
Our school rock bands kickstarted morning assemblies with a bang this week. On Monday, the Year 7&8 band played Micheal Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ for the Year 7 assembly. Our Year 9 band performed Linkin Park’s ‘In the End’ in Tuesday’s Year 8 assembly. And on Friday, our Year 10 musicians rocked the Year 9 assembly…
Siobahn from Pet Encounter Cumbria brought along a very unusual array of animals for our students to meet after school yesterday. The group enjoyed the unique hands-on experience, getting up close with a tortoise, a tegu lizard, an African grey parrot, a ball python, and a meerkat. As well as educating our students about the…