Headteacher’s Bulletin (June 2025)
The latest information from the Headteacher can be download here: Headteachers Bulletin (June 2025)
True Resilience in Gruelling DofE Gold Award Expedition
During May’s half term break, five Year 12 students (Jamie, Evie, Ella, Wayne and Lucy) set out to complete their gruelling 4-day / 3-night Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award qualifier expedition. This small group have been together since their challenging bronze award over two years ago. By their own admission, they are not “walkers”. They…
An Abundance of Achievement Certificates for Year 8
There was a pleasing abundance of certificates awarded in the Year 8 assembly on Tuesday morning. Following the Year 8 Assessment Week at the end of last half term – in which the cohort’s continued effort and hard work were clearly evident – certificates were presented to the students who achieved the highest scores in…
Headteacher’s Award for Polite, Hardworking Student
An unfailingly polite and helpful Year 10 student received the Headteacher’s Award this week. William sums up what it is to be a WHS student; hard working, showing great respect and kindness to all, and grabbing every opportunity presented. Teachers have said the following about him: William is one of those students who can sometimes…
No Horsing Around!
Two perfectly mannered ponies were the focus of our animal encounters session after school on Thursday, 5 June. Year 7 student Phoebe and her mum Julie brought along two of their ponies, ‘Dobbie’ and ‘Magic’, who seemed to revel in the attention. They stood perfectly quiet for the thorough grooming and petting they received. Phoebe…
A Royal Performance
One of our Sixth Form students, Evie, had a very memorable day on Thursday, 5 June – as a member of the Hexham Brass band, she played for Queen Camilla during the royal visit to Hexham. Evie plays solo horn and as well as being a committed member of the WHS orchestra, she has played…
Year 12 Students Explore Their Futures at Edge Hill University
Our Year 12 students had a fantastic opportunity to visit Edge Hill University in Ormskirk on Thursday 5th June, as part of their preparation for life after Sixth Form. The trip was designed to support students with their Post-18 options and give them a real insight into university life—and it certainly delivered. The day was…
Students Give Feedback on Drugs Education
To conclude the last phase of our Year 9 Drug Education programme, which was delivered in PD lessons, a research team from Middlesex University came into school yesterday to conduct a small focus group with some of our Year 9 students. The programme included resources from the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation – a drug and alcohol…
Post-16 Transport Applications for 2025-26 – Action Required
Dear Parents Further to my letter regarding Post 16 Transport dated April 2025, Cumberland Council have amended the application process. For the forthcoming academic year, Cumberland Council request that all parents/carers of Post-16 students apply directly to the Council for a space. A seat, if available, will be allocated prior to the start of the…
A Warm Welcome for Taiwanese Tour
Our international connections strengthened on Friday, 23rd May as we warmly welcomed a party of students and staff from New Taipei City in Taiwan. Their visit to WHS was part of a two-week UK study tour. Along with a guided tour of WHS, the Sixth Form-aged Taiwanese students shadowed members of our Sixth Form in…