Forty‑eight students from Years 8 and 9 enjoyed an action‑packed week at the Loch Eil Outward Bound Centre near Fort William. After a six‑hour coach journey, they jumped straight into the adventure — meeting their instructors, taking a whistle‑stop tour of the centre, and squeezing in a quick change before the traditional “jog and dip”…
DIG DAY 1 | On Saturday 9 May, Miss Scullion, Mrs Giecco and a group of pupils from the Archaeology (Character Curriculum) course joined staff and volunteers for a day of digging at Carlisle Cricket Club. This season ‘Uncovering Roman Carlisle’ are focusing on an area to the south of the monumental building. Our group spent…
Cricket Our Year 7 cricket team were involved in a final-ball thriller against RR Central Academy on Monday night. Although narrowly coming out on the wrong side, it was great to see some fantastic individual contributions and brilliant team spirit along the way. Year 9 also had a great game, with lovely students from both…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Harvey in Year 7. Harvey is an exceptional student who personifies the very best of our school values in every aspect of school life. Despite being only in Year 7, he has already made a significant impact on the WHS community, consistently demonstrating positivity, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment…
Boccia Following on from their success at the Carlisle and Eden Boccia Competition earlier in the year, one of our Boccia teams travelled to Penrith to compete in the County Competition on Friday. There were eight teams in total from around the whole county, all winners of their earlier, more local events. Competition was fierce…
Our students really have been relishing the various Outward Bound experiences offered this term. This week, a small group of students had an unforgettable time at the OB Centre at Ullswater, filled with adventure, teamwork and personal growth. Over three days, they took part in a wide range of exciting activities including rock jumping, canoeing…
Louise in Year 8 was proudly presented with the Headteacher’s Award this week. Louise is an exceptional student whose highly conscientious approach to learning sets her apart. She is thriving in the classroom and is regularly recognised as Learner of the Lesson, reflecting her focus, commitment and pride in her work. Louise makes a significant…
Year 8 threw themselves into a brilliant day of culture at the Brontë Parsonage Museum on Wednesday. After an interesting talk about the extraordinary Brontë sisters, the students headed out onto the windswept Moors, channelling their inner Emily as they searched for echoes of Cathy and Heathcliff in the landscape. Back at the museum, they…
Students in Year 7 have been working hard to escape ‘Saturday Detention’, inspired by their current class read, Dread Wood. During their literacy lessons, they worked together to use a variety of reading, mathematical, oracy and logic skills in the hope of escaping a potentially disastrous fate. The pupils completed a series of puzzles before…
A group of Year 10 and 11 students spent an unforgettable week at Ogwen Cottage Outward Bound Centre, taking on mountains, gorges, leadership challenges and plenty of personal growth along the way. Here’s a run-down of the week’s highlights… MONDAY | Settling In & Starting Strong The group arrived early afternoon and settled into rooms…