At the end of last half term, groups of Year 7 historians took a closer look at how the Romans changed Britain, with visits to Vindolanda Roman Fort and the Roman Army Museum. The trips provided an opportunity for the students to develop their investigative skills and learn outside of the classroom as part of…
A Fantastic Start to the Hockey Season After several match cancellations, WHS Junior and Inter hockey teams played their first matches of the season on Tuesday evening against QEGS. The Junior team performed well, with good ball distribution, strong tackles and enthusiastic play. Good attacking play resulted in goals and at half time WHS were…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Skye in Year 11. Skye is an excellent example of what it means to take real pride and responsibility in your learning. Her commitment to improving is clear through her regular attendance at after-school Maths sessions and her determination to challenge herself further in her lessons. She approaches all…
On Thursday afternoon, we were delighted to welcome pupils from Caldew School for a friendly chess tournament. Eighteen enthusiastic players represented WHS, competing in teams of seven with several reserves. An hour was filled with exciting matches, excellent sportsmanship and plenty of impressive play. The students thoroughly enjoyed the event. Overall, WHS secured a fantastic…
On Wednesday 21st October, students attended the annual Capon Tree memorial service to mark the 281st anniversary of the brutal execution of six Jacobite soldiers at the Capon Tree in Brampton in 1746 after the events of the Jacobite rising of 1745. It is an important opportunity to remember the Jacobites who lost their lives…
Year 8 Rugby The Year 8 rugby team enjoyed two competitive fixtures last week, facing Central Academy on Tuesday and Caldew School on Thursday. Tuesday vs Central Academy For several of the boys, this was their very first experience of playing in a rugby fixture. Understandably, we were a little disorganised in the opening stages,…
WHS joined schools and organisations across the country today, in Showing Racism the Red Card. The day’s anti-racism message closely links to our core school value of Respect, and one of our core behaviours ‘Valuing Difference’. Throughout the day, students had an opportunity to consider the importance of respecting others, celebrating difference and challenging racism,…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award was presented to Jessica in Year 11, a thoroughly deserving recipient. A kind and caring student, Jessica works exceptionally hard both inside and outside the classroom. She contributes enthusiastically to extracurricular clubs in PE and Performing Arts and regularly receives praise from her GCSE teachers for her effort and commitment. Jessica is…
Year 11 and Sixth Form students explored their future options at today’s Careers Morning at William Howard School, meeting local employers, training providers and universities to learn about further study, apprenticeships and career pathways. Students also enjoyed talks on animal careers and conservation, meeting owls and reptiles, alongside sessions on mental health, planning a gap…
Year 9 Football Our Year 9 boys football team have had quite the week! On Monday, they had an away trip in the county cups against Appleby Grammar School. The trip down the M6 saw the boys play their first fixture of Year 9 and they overcame their competition in an excellent display of teamwork.…