Lizzie McKeown left William Howard School in 2015, taking with her a strong foundation in creativity, curiosity and problem-solving that has shaped her career ever since. During her time at school, Lizzie’s favourite subjects were Art and Design Technology. She loved the opportunity to be creative while also thinking practically. Design Technology allowed her to…
Our Alumni Spotlight for January is shone on Laura May Croucher Laura left WHS in 2015, but her love for performing was already firmly centre stage. Her favourite subjects were Drama, PE and Textiles, and she spent countless hours with her friends in the music block – making up choreographies, singing together, and experimenting with…
Our Alumnus for December is Jack Swindlehurst. Jack left William Howard School in 2008 following Sixth Form, where he absolutely loved his time studying Theatre Studies, spending most of his days between the theatre and the music department. He was lucky enough to go on six trips with various bands, playing the trumpet, and even…
Kaya Farrugia-Palmer is our featured alumna this month. Kaya left WHS in 2018, after completing her A Levels, and during her time here, she particularly enjoyed English Literature, finding the lessons fascinating and inspiring. She was fully engrossed in the creative subjects, including Art, Performing Arts, Music and Drama, and she made the most of…
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Annie Booker, a former William Howard School student who left in 2017 and has gone on to build an inspiring creative career. After leaving William Howard, Annie pursued her passion for art by completing a Level 3 Diploma and Foundation Degree in Art and Design at college.…
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…