During the summer holidays, Sixth Form student, Eilidh Nugent arranged some work experience with Black Box Architects, to further understand the work of Architecture and explore if it would be something she wanted to study further. Eilidh is studying Product Design, Geography and Biology A Levels. Eilidh said: “I worked alongside Malcolm Wilson and Chris…
Business Students took part in an information workshop with the Secondary Progamme Manager from the Centre for Leadership Performance on Wednesday afternoon. The Centre for Leadership Performance ‘Dream Placement’ offers Sixth Form students the opportunity to shadow a CEO of a company, through a week of high-level work experience, which takes place during February half…
Jacob Blain left WHS in 2012 after completing Year 12. He moved on to Carlisle College where he completed an extended Diploma in Sport. Continuing his studies at Northumbria University, he undertook a degree in Sports Science with Coaching where he found an interest in analysis. While studying, Jacob began an analysis internship with Blackburn…
A group of students who have shown a keen interest in history/archaeology, or received academic prizes last term, had a trip out to Birdoswald Roman Fort yesterday. Pupils carried out activities in the fort, enjoyed the interactive exhibition area and handled a variety of artefacts. The group were photographed by a professional photographer, and may…
A big thank you to all the families who came along to our interactive Open Evening last night, we hope you enjoyed the experience. An estimate of around 550 people came through the door, with many parents giving very positive feedback and several young people who didn’t want to leave! Ms Pigdon, Headteacher said: “The…
Reading for pleasure is high on the agenda at William Howard School. Through our annual Bookbuzz scheme, supported by the Book Trust, the WHS Library is once again offering a gift of a FREE book to each of our new Year 7 students. There are 16 wonderful titles to choose from, stories and graphic novels…
We are thrilled to announce the wonderful results our WHS Open Spaces received in the 2023 Cumbria in Bloom Awards. Overall they were awarded GOLD; with a Silver Gilt in the Special Award for Small Wooden Copse category; a Silver Gilt in the Biodiversity category; and a Gold in the container gardening category. Ms Booker…
Here at William Howard School, the Drama Department is pleased to be able to offer students the opportunity to develop their performance skills by studying for a LAMDA examination. Students have the chance to study the Acting Solo syllabus in peripatetic lessons and to be entered for a suitable grade examination. Yesterday, our LAMDA teacher,…
Victoria Filipowicz is the very deserving recipient of this week’s Headteacher Award. Victoria has had and amazing start to her education at WHS; while settling into Year 7 herself, she has supported and guided one of our new EAL students, becoming a friend and a young interpreter. Miss Pigdon said: “Victoria has demonstrated some of…
Congratulations to Year 9 student Milly Phillipson, who came first at the Westmorland County Show at the weekend. She has now qualified for the Royal International Show at Hickstead, next July. During the summer holiday, Milly and her pony Paddy came an incredible 2nd place at The Royal International Horse Show final. In December, Milly will also be competing at the London International Horse Show. Good luck Milly!