Year 11 student Isla is a thoroughly deserving recipient of this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Her outstanding performance as Ms Darbus in High School Musical was flawless, funny, and brilliantly delivered, capturing the character with real skill and commitment. Throughout the rehearsal process she demonstrated exceptional dedication, never missing a session and acting as a positive…
We recently thanked Dr John Storr, the outgoing Chair of our Local Advisory Board (LAB), by naming our medical room The Dr John Storr Medical Room in honour of his dedication to William Howard School. Dr Storr served as Vice Chair of the WHS LAB from 2015 before becoming Chair in March 2019. After seven…
Year 7 and 8 students enjoyed an inspiring Aspirational Careers Event today, hearing from a range of guest speakers and taking part in interactive workshops designed to broaden their horizons and introduce them to future career pathways. Speakers included representatives from Northwest Ambulance Service Paramedics, Thomas Graham discussing careers linked to STEM, Gen2 explaining apprenticeship…
The WHS Iron-person squad are regrouping to take on another gruelling challenge this Saturday in aid of Comic Relief. A marathon running team led by Mr Spriggs will be pounding the local lanes; cyclists fronted by Ms Pigdon will be wheeling their way along a 112-mile route from Edinburgh to Brampton; and Ms Ledger will…
A flash of shocking pink was brought to the Ullswater Way on Saturday 7th March, as the WHS Mountain Runners in their standout team T-shirts took on the popular trail circumnavigating England’s second largest lake. Students from Years 7 to 12 were joined by staff, siblings and parents, with runners aiming for a variety of…
Our Table Cricket Team headed to Durham Cricket Ground on Monday for the Lord’s Taverners North-East Regional Table Cricket Finals and the chance to win a place in the National Finals at Lord’s. There were eight teams competing from across Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham, split into two pools. Our team began well winning their…
Congratulations to Year 10 student Heidi, who received this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Heidi consistently demonstrates our core values of Responsibility, Respect and Resilience in everything she does. She approaches her learning with determination and always tries her very best, showing a strong sense of responsibility for her progress. Heidi listens carefully to feedback and uses…
WHS Young Enterprise Team “Cutting Edge” sold their first products during break times on Friday. Their key rings proved very popular, with the tasty-looking jammy dodger and custard cream designs selling out first. They made £40 which will be reinvested in materials. Thank you to everyone who bought a product. The business team are competing against others…
On the 3rd and 4th of March, Year 12 student Morven Yerbury in her role as ‘Prefect for Health’, travelled to Netherhall School along with a selected group of Year 9 students to complete training to become Youth Health Champions. Morven reports: Tuesday began with a quiz about different aspects of life in Cumbria. This…
We are delighted to share that our wonderful Table Cricket Team have been shortlisted for a Cumbria Sports Award in the Junior Team of the Year category sponsored by Everyone Active. Two members from the team have been invited to attend the awards ceremony on Thursday, 16th April 2026 at Energus in Workington. We wish them…