A group of our chess players faced nine opponents from Trinity School this afternoon, on home ground. The 9-v-9 was a very cordial but tense fixture, with each player getting the chance to take on several competitors from the opposing side. The games were rounded off with a fun speed-chess doubles match. The final score…
French teacher Miss Leighton was highly impressed with some recent Get Ahead Task submissions. Year 7 student Indi built an outstanding model of the Eiffel Tower and included some facts about its history. It was clear that a great deal of time and thought had gone into her impressive structure. Meanwhile, Mia in Year 8…
Join us at Brampton Methodist Church on Thursday 11th December for a magical musical evening and some Christmas cheer! All welcome – tickets are free and available from School Reception.
Year 7 Netball Our year 7 Netball teams faced tough competition against two strong teams in their fixture against Caldew. Despite being defeated in both games, William Howard improved in each quarter with some excellent interceptions, and some promising link up play. Maya and Neeve were voted players of the game by Caldew. We are…
There was some real animal magic on Thursday after school when Siobahn and Ben from Pet Encounter Cumbria brought in a fascinating selection of animals for students to meet and learn about. Skittles, a Panther chameleon; Darwin, a Sulcata tortoise; Jasper, a boa constrictor; Arnie, an armadillo; and Ben, a meerkat captivated the students (and…
Forty students travelled to Manchester City on Tuesday to watch Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen. Despite City losing, students got to see Haaland, Foden, and Doku in the second half which they won’t forget!
Our Year 9 archaeologists delved into the past in a surprising way on Tuesday during their Character Curriculum lesson with Miss Scullion and Mrs Giecco. The class examined (fake) coprolites – the term used for fossilized or desiccated poo – to determine what people had eaten, and to work out which time period they belonged…
This week’s Headteacher Award winner is Year 11 student Alicia. Over the course of Year 11, Alicia has developed into an exceptional student whose commitment, maturity and personal growth have been inspiring. The way she is approaching her studies this year reflects a high level of determination and focus. Her growing confidence is a direct…
We were thrilled to welcome back Molly Lockwood, the School Liaison and Outreach Officer from Queen’s College, Oxford University, for an inspiring and future-focused workshop. Molly’s visit offered our students a remarkable opportunity to explore the world of Oxbridge and to raise their ambitions to the highest level. Her session empowered students to think boldly…
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…