Five teams of staff dancers went head-to-head for the title of WHS Strictly Champions 2026 on Thursday night. After an introductory dance number by the WHS Dance Club to warm up the 100 strong audience, first competitors out on the dance floor were Cooper and Terry, celebrating the music and traditions of the Emerald Isle…
Last night, students and staff gathered at Skitby House for the annual Sports Ball, a fantastic evening celebrating another successful year of achievement, dedication and participation in PE and extracurricular sport. The event brought together students from all year groups, creating a wonderful atmosphere as everyone reflected on the highlights and successes of the past…
We were delighted to welcome Peter and Moira Hart into school to deliver a talk on the experiences of Peter’s mother, Kitty Hart Moxon, during the Holocaust. Kitty’s story is one of incredible resilience and highlights the horrors of discrimination and prejudice in our society, and how it resulted in the persecution and systematic murder…
We were incredibly lucky to enjoy glorious sunshine for our Open Spaces Summer Fair, which this year celebrated our rural community with an agricultural show theme. Year 7 students explored a range of traditional craft tents, including woodworking, sewing and organic gardening, while learning about future opportunities with Myerscough Agricultural College and Sustainable Brampton. There…
More than 60 of our talented student musicians took to the stage at Carlisle’s iconic The Brickyard on Tuesday evening, delivering an unforgettable night of live music to a packed and enthusiastic audience. The venue was buzzing as flashing stage lights, professional sound, and an electric atmosphere gave students the chance to experience performing at…
On Tuesday 7th July, a group of our Year 8 girls took part in the Cumbrian Energus CyberFirst Mini MEGA Event in Workington — and they were nothing short of outstanding. The day was bursting with exciting, high challenge activities: an escape room, coding missions, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations, and even multilingual puzzles. Whether…
Huge congratulations go to three of our Year 12 chemists who achieved brilliant results in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge recently. Elora attained gold – top 9.2% of entrants Charlie and Sebastian gained silver – top 20.7% The problem-solving competition is aimed at Year 12 students in the UK, designed to stretch students beyond the standard…
Our Year 10 students took an exciting step towards their future careers by taking part in mock interviews with a fantastic range of local employers and organisations. They also explored their post-16 options through inspiring talks from colleges, training providers, employers, and the Royal Navy. A huge thank you to all of our visitors, including…
Our Year 12 Geographers visited Wales last week to collect data for their NEA (Non-Examined Assessments). Their investigations ranged from accessibility of tourist footpaths, to the influence of the Welsh language on lived experience, and the microclimates of different land uses. The group also visited some amazing sand dunes to experience a “hot desert” environment.…
34 enthused Year 9 and 10 students were accompanied by Mr Campbell, Mr Trewhitt, Mr McGrath and Ms Cockburn headed to Berlin on Monday 29 June for a packed programme, soaking up culture, cuisine, and, of course, history! DAY 1 – The students were treated to a guided tour of Berlin’s Jewish Museum, exploring themes…