Grace Bareham is our Alumna of the month for September. Grace left WHS in 2018 and went on to study Primary Education (5–11) BA (Hons) at York St. John University. While at WHS, Grace particularly enjoyed Health and Social Care, where she developed a strong interest in children’s development. Combined with her A Level in…
Our Alumnus for August, Ben Hoskins, has fond memories of his time at William Howard —particularly of the friendships he made, many of which he still maintains today. At school, Ben especially enjoyed Business and Biology. Both subjects allowed him to develop strong problem-solving skills, while Business helped him refine his professional communication—an asset that…
Our Alumna of the Month for July is Robyn Walker. Robyn left William Howard School in 2009 after completing her A Levels. During her time at school, she had a real passion for all things creative. Robyn was an active member of the choir and regularly performed in Sixth Form pantomimes and plays. She fondly…
Our ‘Alumnus of the Month’ was both a student and teacher at William Howard – it’s Will Kemp. Whilst at WHS, Will was a dynamic presence in Performing Arts and was deeply involved in choir and school productions. Will’s love of storytelling and performance led him to Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh, where he…
Our Alumna of the Month for May is Codie Barnes. Codie left William Howard School in 2015 after completing Year 11. During her time at school, Codie’s favourite subjects were Textiles and Maths – she loved combining creativity with problem-solving. She was also a familiar face in extra-curricular sports, which she always looked forward to…
Our Alumna of the Month for April is Jazz Dunn. Jazz left WHS in 2015. She really enjoyed Drama and English at school but her favourite subject was always PE and the extra-curricular classes. She recalls how teachers such as Miss Lamb and Mr Miller made it enjoyable and made her want to be a…
Our Alumnus of the Month for March is Ben Fisher who left William Howard School in 2011. Ben’s career journey offers an example of how taking action and embracing opportunities can lead to success. When Ben was at WHS, he enjoyed lessons in Maths, Technology and PE. He reflects fondly on the friendships he formed,…
Our featured Alumnus of the Month is Josh Burge. Josh’s journey since leaving William Howard School in 2014 is a remarkable example of how early interests can evolve into a fulfilling career. His introduction to Human Resources (HR) came through his A Level Business Studies class with Mrs Hill, which sparked his passion for the…
Our Alumna of the Month is Rosie Moore. Rosie’s journey since leaving William Howard School in 2013 is a powerful testament to the value of perseverance, adaptability, and the pursuit of one’s passions. Though she struggled academically with English and languages in school, Rosie’s passion for drama and creative projects, where subjects came to life…
Our final featured alumni for 2024 is Callum Thurlbeck. Callum’s career path has been shaped by a mix of academic achievements and hands-on experience in the aviation industry. After leaving William Howard School in 2012, Callum pursued his passion for aviation by enrolling at the Newcastle Aviation Academy. He then completed a BSc degree at…