This year, we’ve been excited to launch a brand-new literacy curriculum for our Year 7 students. Separate from their English lessons, this programme gives students the opportunity to explore a wide range of literacy skills in creative and engaging ways that support learning across all subjects. While knowledge and skill development are central to the…
U16’s Netball Tournament – Wednesday 10th October. Netball coach, Miss Carruthers reports: “What a pleasure it was to take the U16’s Netball team to Trinity yesterday evening. The sun shone and the team were in good spirits. I can honestly say that this team has made huge improvements in relation to their competitive game play.…
A huge, excited crowd, led by the House mascots, gathered on the ATP during break time today to cheer on their teachers as they battled it out in an action-packed Staff House Hockey match. Team Talkin/Gelt joined forces to take on Team Eden/Vindolanda, with teachers from Maths, Geography, History, Languages, English, Science and Drama all…
Team Inspire Welcome the Penrith Over 65’s Club for Inclusive Sport Morning Our Team Inspire students were delighted to welcome members of the Penrith Over 65’s Club back to WHS for their second morning of inclusive sport. Following a very successful first meeting last December, the Over 65’s Club arrived in larger numbers, 19 in total,…
On Monday, we came together for a special tree planting ceremony in memory of Matty James, a former student, a valued member of our staff team, and a much-loved part of the William Howard School community. We were honoured to be joined by members of Matty’s family as we took time to reflect, remember, and…
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Annie Booker, a former William Howard School student who left in 2017 and has gone on to build an inspiring creative career. After leaving William Howard, Annie pursued her passion for art by completing a Level 3 Diploma and Foundation Degree in Art and Design at college.…
Our Open Spaces team hosted a bustling Autumn Fayre for our Year 7 students on Tuesday 21st October. The event featured a range of stall holders, including Sustainable Brampton, Sewie’s Stitches, and John Bell Bird Feeders, alongside many activities and stalls run by our Year 8 Business and Enterprise students. Year 7 groups enjoyed guided…
A Year 9 student is the truly deserving candidate for this week’s Headteacher’s Award – Harrison embodies our core value of resilience in every sense. After facing a period of challenge, Harrison has shown remarkable determination and maturity, proving that with perseverance and by using the support networks around you, anything is possible. He is…
Netball Over forty of our KS3 students took to the court to face tough opposition at Caldew in a fantastic afternoon of netball this week Our Year 7, Year 8A & B and Year 9 teams showed incredible sportsmanship, enthusiasm and resilience throughout every match. Caldew proved to be tough opposition, and unfortunately 3 of…
Today marked the 11th anniversary of Wear Red Day, and our usual navy livery turned bright red as students and staff proudly Showed Racism the Red Card. As part of Black History Month, assemblies this week have shared inspiring stories of anti-racism— reminding us all of the importance of unity and respect. Our Sixth Form…