On Monday, we came together for a special tree planting ceremony in memory of Matty James, a former student, a valued member of our staff team, and a much-loved part of the William Howard School community. We were honoured to be joined by members of Matty’s family as we took time to reflect, remember, and…
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.…
Our Open Spaces team hosted a bustling Autumn Fayre for our Year 7 students on Tuesday 21st October. The event featured a range of stall holders, including Sustainable Brampton, Sewie’s Stitches, and John Bell Bird Feeders, alongside many activities and stalls run by our Year 8 Business and Enterprise students. Year 7 groups enjoyed guided…
A Year 9 student is the truly deserving candidate for this week’s Headteacher’s Award – Harrison embodies our core value of resilience in every sense. After facing a period of challenge, Harrison has shown remarkable determination and maturity, proving that with perseverance and by using the support networks around you, anything is possible. He is…
Netball Over forty of our KS3 students took to the court to face tough opposition at Caldew in a fantastic afternoon of netball this week Our Year 7, Year 8A & B and Year 9 teams showed incredible sportsmanship, enthusiasm and resilience throughout every match. Caldew proved to be tough opposition, and unfortunately 3 of…
Today marked the 11th anniversary of Wear Red Day, and our usual navy livery turned bright red as students and staff proudly Showed Racism the Red Card. As part of Black History Month, assemblies this week have shared inspiring stories of anti-racism— reminding us all of the importance of unity and respect. Our Sixth Form…
Beautiful owls captivated students during the second of our Animal Encounters sessions after school on Thursday. Gary from The Cumberland Birds of Prey Centre introduced three remarkable birds: Ester, an African spotted eagle owl; Alan, a barn owl; and Gizmo, a morepork owl (also known as the boobook owl). Students not only had the thrilling…
Two outstanding students were chosen to receive a Headteacher’s Award this week. Firstly, Isabella in Year 7 has already proved to be an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates outstanding effort, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude across all areas of school life. Academically, she excels in multiple subjects, including Maths, Geography, PE, Languages, English and PD,…
WHS is delighted to be one of over 1,200 secondary schools taking part in Bookbuzz, a nationwide reading programme that helps create excitement about books and supports a whole-school reading culture. Supported by BookTrust, the UK’s biggest reading charity, Bookbuzz gives every new student the chance to choose a book to keep, chosen from 16…
Last week, our A Level Art students took part in a wonderful workshop led by Mark Bradley, a local watercolour artist who exhibits widely across Cumbria. In a tranquil and inspiring session, students had the opportunity to develop their skills and creativity, benefiting greatly from Mark’s expert guidance and tuition.