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…
Our alumnus of the month for November is Nathan Little who attended William Howard School from 2012 to 2017. Nathan left school to study Uniformed Public Services at Newton Rigg College for a year before joining the Army Foundation College Harrogate, where he completed his basic training and started phase 2 training as an Electronics…
Becky Cahill is our Alumna of the Month. Becky left William Howard in 2011 and really enjoyed her Health & Social Care course while at school, so much so that she became a Play & Learning Worker for Family Action when she left WHS. In 2021, Becky’s career took a new direction and she started…
Ross Mattinson is our ‘Alumnus of the Month’ for September. Ross left WHS in 2017, after which, he went onto study at Carlisle College for three years, successfully completing Level 2 and Level 3 Sports courses. Ross then took two Community Football Coaching courses over three years at the University of South Wales, whilst studying…
Our August Alumnus of the Month is Professor Jez Willis – one half of the electronic music duo ‘Utah Staints’, who had a string of chart-topping singles in the 1990s. While they headlined at Solfest, Mrs Gregory presented Jez with a WHS gold Scallopian badge on behalf of the school. Jez left William Howard in…
Fittingly, our ‘Alumna of the Month’ is former Olympic badminton player, Lauren Smith, who left William Howard in 2010. After completing her A Levels, Laura attended Leeds Metropolitan University to study Sports Coaching, as well as starting a full-time training schedule (twice a day on court plus a physical) in addition to her studies. After…
Our ‘Alumnus of the Month’ for June is Zack Millar. Zack left WHS in 2015 and feels that these years were some of the most exciting and challenging of his life. Personal highlights were making some great friends, visiting Tanzania and organising the Sixth Form ‘formal’ as Head Boy. After school, Zack studied International Business…