After the success of last year’s “Take a Risk” week, our teachers once again embraced the challenge of trying innovative, quirky ways to teach the curriculum throughout the week. The wide range of activities created a fantastic energy around school. In Mr Green’s Year 8 DT lesson, students took the task of programming outside. They…
Powerful water safety messages were given to all our students today. Members of the Royal Lifesaving Society and Carlisle East Fire Station presented the special assemblies to remind everyone about the dangers of open water and what do you if they or their friends get into difficulty. With this week’s record temperatures, the message is…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award was proudly presented to Benji from Year 9. Benji is a truly exceptional member of the Year 9 cohort at William Howard School, consistently demonstrating maturity, kindness and a strong sense of responsibility. He is a considerate and thoughtful individual who regularly goes above and beyond to support others, whether through…
We are very grateful to Cranstons’ Area Manager, Mark Mallinson, who visited our Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition class to talk about UK poultry production and give our students tuition on how to professionally portion a chicken. This is one of the many skills our students can use in their Year 11 coursework…
Year 9 Cricket Year 9s had their annual Cricket City Tournament on Tuesday at Edenside. All students performed exceptionally across their two games, including a remarkable comeback in their final game against NTS. Requiring 72 to win, WHS found themselves 36/8, however an excellent fightback from Lewis, Matthew and Will got us over the line…
Pre-release tickets are now available for the sports event of the year… our Sports Award Ball. Students who have regularly attended extra-curricular sports clubs or have represented the school have priority for ticket sales. Ticket sales will be open to all students on Thursday 11th June. Tickets are £25 (includes food and after awards party)…
We were delighted to welcome back into school former WHS student Craig O’Hara. Craig kindly came along last week to talk to our Year 12 Philosophy students. He shared his experience and insights on completing the A Level, applying to university and going on to study Philosophy at degree level. Having just completed his degree…
The latest information from the Headteacher can be download here: Headteacher’s Bulletin June 2026
There was a jubilant atmosphere of relief and celebration this morning as Year 11 marked the end of their summer exams with the traditional shirt-signing and Leavers’ Assembly. Students gathered in the canteen to enjoy brunch with staff before Ms Ledger, Year 11 Director of Learning, led a heartfelt farewell assembly. The event was filled…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award was presented to Paisley, an outstanding Year 8 student. Paisley has demonstrated exceptional effort, achievement and conduct throughout Year 8. She approaches every lesson with focus, determination and a genuine commitment to excellence. She is highly engaged in the wider life of the school, participating in a range of extracurricular activities…