Kaya Farrugia-Palmer is our featured alumna this month. Kaya left WHS in 2018, after completing her A Levels, and during her time here, she particularly enjoyed English Literature, finding the lessons fascinating and inspiring. She was fully engrossed in the creative subjects, including Art, Performing Arts, Music and Drama, and she made the most of…
Our Year 11 students tasted the world of work this week, gaining valuable experience and making real contributions — locally, nationally, and even internationally. From roles close to home to opportunities as far as Ben Nevis in Scotland and Oslo in Norway, they are embracing new environments and broadening their horizons. Their work experience placements…
Carlisle Schools District Cross Country 20 incredible WHS students represented us at the Carlisle Schools District Cross Country at the Sheepmount on Wednesday – and they did us proud! 14 students have qualified to represent Carlisle at the County Champs in January. Junior Girls absolutely smashed it with SIX top-10 finishes: Frankie F – 1st Louise…
Huge congratulations to our Year 9 Business Studies students, who have been awarded an incredible £500 from Centre for Leadership Performance Leading Change campaign, for their inspiring, forward-thinking projects. Their mission: to bring positive change to our school, and wider community — all linked to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainability Goals. As part of the…
This policy will help us to determine a course of action should we experience a situation that results in a full school closure before the school day or a gradual school closure during the school day. FULL SCHOOL CLOSURE In the event of adverse weather, all bus contractors to contact the Headteacher’s PA as early…
After the students had departed on Tuesday, teachers dressed up in their finery (and not-so-finery) to have their grand entrance to the Cinderella ball filmed for our upcoming WHS multimedia pantomime. Thank you to the Sixth Form students for providing hair and make-up services and to the film crew. Tickets for an unforgettable breaktime performance will…
A student who reminds us why our work is so special was presented with the Headteacher’s Award this week – Year 10 student Ava is a resilient and exceptional young person who truly demonstrates our core values every day. She is consistently respectful, listens attentively, and responds positively to staff and peers. Her commitment to…
Lunchtime took an entertainingly musical turn today as teachers and Sixth Form students unleashed their inner superstars and delivered a Children in Need fundraising karaoke spectacular! From power ballads to Disney duets, the performance hall was rocking! And the best part? We raised over £230 for the charity! For £1 tickets, the audience was treated…
Thank you to everyone who generously donated items for our Talkin House’s Foodbank appeal. Gelt House is championing our next appeal – Cash for Kids, Mission Christmas. We’re hoping to fill our trolley with suitable gifts for local teenagers. If you can, please send in your donations so that those living in poverty have something…
Ms Pigdon proudly presented the Headteacher’s Award this week to Year 12 Student Brooke. Since joining our Sixth Form in September, Brooke has quickly become a valued member of our school community. She is a positive, mature, and kind-natured student who approaches everything she does with dedication and quiet determination. Last weekend, Brooke had the…