After an outstanding 28 years at William Howard School, we bid farewell to Sarah Ledger as she embraces retirement this summer. During her time here, Ms Ledger has changed countless lives through her work as an English Teacher, Director of Learning, and as a valued colleague. Ms Ledger joined William Howard in 1998 as a…
Celebration Assemblies were held this week for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, where students’ contributions, hard work in their subjects, and participation in extracurricular activities were recognised and celebrated. Special awards were also presented to three outstanding students from each year group who embody our three core values: respect, responsibility and resilience. In…
After an incredible 41 years of service, our School Librarian Joanna Loth Hill is retiring this summer. For decades, Mrs Loth Hill has fostered a love of reading and learning, creating a welcoming environment that has supported and inspired thousands of young people. She has enriched school life through initiatives including the Scholastic Book Fair,…
The final Headteacher’s Award for this academic year goes to Year 7 student Martha. Martha has demonstrated an exemplary and consistent approach throughout Year 7, making her a highly deserving recipient of this award. She consistently achieves the Strive for 5 standard, reflecting her commitment to high expectations in uniform, equipment, punctuality, and conduct. She has willingly…
Hot on the heels of the brilliant Brickyard gig, our musicians had another great night at the Summer Concert on Monday. WHS Choir, Orchestra and Rock Bands were joined by pupils from eight local primary schools (Lanercost, Brampton, Crosby-on-Eden, Warwick Bridge, Fir Ends, Longtown, Gilsland and Castle Carrock). Director of Performing Arts, Mrs Cooper commented:…
Year 8 students from the Dragons’ Den class (Character Curriculum) held their own Enterprise Fair during breaktime this morning. They proudly presented for sale a range of products they have designed and made themselves, including 3D printed items, personalised keyrings, tote bags and jewellery.
Following the completion of their national GL Assessments in English, Mathematics and Science, our Year 9 students have achieved some excellent results. These assessments have been completed by almost 100,000 students across the country, allowing our students’ performance and progress to be compared nationally. More than 278 certificates along with 20 House Points were awarded…
Once school had finished on Friday, students from the Year 8 Outdoor Learning class (Character Curriculum) set off on their end of term expedition, carrying all their gear for an overnight stay at Talkin Tarn. The expedition was the culmination of weeks of planning to get ready and prepared for the trip. With tents, cooking…
With the football world gripped by World Cup fever, it was the turn of William Howard’s very own soccer superstars to grace the footballing stage. Following the return of the WHS cup, two star-studded lineups came head-to-head as England faced the Rest of the World at lunchtime today. Played in front of an enthusiastic packed…
2026 is the National Year of Reading, encouraging everyone to discover books and stories that reflect their own interests and passions. Today certainly embraced that message, with plenty of hobby-focused reading and our football theme bringing the Page to Pitch initiative to life. It was fantastic to see students making connections between sport and reading,…