Year 7s Focus on Learning
Our new Year 7 students have got off to a flying start! It’s great to see their focus in lessons and readiness for learning. Well done Year 7 – keep it up!
Riding High!
We are continuously astounded by the range of talents and interests our students pursue. Ava Little is one such example; last weekend she competed in the Equestrian Vaulting English Championships in Warwickshire, taking part in the pre-novice team and individual events. Equestrian vaulting can be thought of as gymnastics and dance on horseback. Although Ava…
Open Evening for 2024 Admissions
We are holding our Open Evening on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 – it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the school and speak with our dedicated staff and students. NO NEED TO BOOK A PLACE! The evening will start at 5.30pm with an introductory talk, so please arrive between 5.15pm and 5.30pm to be seated in…
An Early GCSE Achievement
A huge well done to Merry Lambert-Sams who sat GCSE French this summer (two years early) and received the highest grade possible – a 9. In recognition of this amazing achievement, Year 10 Merry was awarded the first ‘Headteacher’s Award’ of this term. Très bien!
Roadshow Brings STEM Possibilities to Students
The BAE Systems Education Programme Roadshow captivated our Year 7 and 8 students today. The theme of the fascinating 50 minute performance was ‘From the depths of the oceans to outer space’, exploring the challenges faced in communicating in a variety of inhospitable environments and how science, engineering and technology have provided invaluable solutions. Demonstrations…
Amazing Angling Achievement
A big shout-out to Lewis Jackson-Herdman, who competed in this year’s Junior Troutmasters Challenge; a national fishing competition for under 14s. He did amazingly well and came 2nd in the whole country, narrowly missing first place. Both Lewis and the 1st place winner caught the same amount of fish so to break the tie, the…
Steaming Through the Summer Holidays
It’s great to hear about the exciting things our students filled the summer holidays with. One student, Archie Dixon, spent his time training to be a volunteer guard on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway over in West Cumbria. He is following in his father’s footsteps, who volunteered for over 30 years as a guard and…
WHS Celebrates Receiving Computing Quality Mark
William Howard School has been recognised for delivering high-quality computing education to young people, developing their digital skills and preparing them for the future. We achieved the national Computing Quality Mark after evaluating our computing education and demonstrating high-quality provision. The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education and recognises…
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Information
Dear Parents and Carers, You may have seen recent media coverage regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and its use in educational settings. RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete; because it is weaker than regular concrete, concerns have been raised about its long-term durability. The Department for Education (DfE) has recently changed its guidance…
Farewell To Our Fantastic Year 11
After a tense few weeks of exams, Year 11 were in celebration mode this morning as they gathered together one last time for their rite of passage shirt signing and final assembly. The students were in a buoyant mood as they enjoyed brunch in the canteen before Miss Mulholland (Year 11 Director of Learning) led…