Awards Celebration Assemblies

Celebration Assemblies were held for Years 8 and 10 today, and Years 7, 9 and 12 last Friday, when students were awarded for their contributions and hard work in their subjects and extracurricular participation. Special awards were also presented to three students from each year group who had outstandingly demonstrated our three core values: Respect,…

Innovative Winners

A huge well done to the WHS team who won the CET Innovate Competition last Thursday. Their creativity and innovation truly shone through with their project named ‘Your Haven – We’re all in this together’ – a design for a lifesaving, sustainable, inter-connecting support structure for refugees. The CET Innovate project that takes place across…

Une glace s’il vous plaît!

Year 7 students were given a cool way to practise their French and Spanish speaking skills on Thursday – by buying different flavour ice creams in the canteen. Je voudrais une glace au chocolat s’il vous plaît.

Running the CET Mile

During PE lessons this week, students and PE staff took on the challenge of ‘The CET Mile’. The WHS course, named ‘The La’al Loop’, encircles the school and is just shy of 1 mile. For some it was a fun run, but others had their sights on breaking lap records. Huge well done to Elena…

2024 Sports Award Ball

Our PE Department held their annual, prestigious WHS Sports Award Ball at Skitby House recently. The glittering event included prize givings, an evening meal, disco and 360 selfie camera to celebrate the achievements of teams and individuals who participate and contribute to sports at WHS. The evening was a massive success and was a fabulous…

PA Students Hit the West End

34 students along with Miss Inglesfield, Miss Serrechia and Mr McGrath visited London recently, on the bi-annual Dance and Drama trip. As well as taking in the sights of London, the group enjoyed two dance workshops at Pineapple Studios with real West End professionals, and watched three West End musicals – Mrs Doubtfire, Standing at…

Creating Career Links in Catering and Hospitality

Food Technology Teacher, Mrs Mothersdale, and Mrs Hill (Careers Lead) were recently invited to nearby Farlam Hall, along with other teachers from North Cumbria schools, in an initiative to highlight careers in hospitality and catering. In conjunction with Cumbria Tourism, Farlam Hall’s Michelin Star Chef, Hrishikesh Desai, is keen to create links between the industry…

Big Day for Young Firefighters

It was a big day today for our Young Firefighter trainees who have gone through a five-week training programme at Carlisle Community Fire Station. In front of their families, the eleven Year 8 students celebrated their Passing Out Parade by demonstrating some of the skills they have learned, including hose work and a simulated rescue…

Life-Enhancing Outdoor Experience

This year, our Year 9 students embarked on an incredible journey as part of their Character Curriculum option, Outdoor Learning. Throughout the year, they immersed themselves in various outdoor activities, learning essential skills and engaging in hands-on projects that included creating their own outdoor equipment and developing conservation areas on the school grounds. These experiences…