Dear Parents I would like to say a big thank you for your support during our recent Ofsted inspection. The kind messages and encouragement shared with staff over the two days were very much appreciated and helped contribute to the positive atmosphere across the school. Our students conducted themselves with excellence throughout, representing our school…
A perfect blend of elegance and youthful exuberance filled the marquee at our Year 11 Prom last night, as students eagerly filled the dance floor, showing off their moves and enjoying each other’s company. The energy was contagious, with everyone caught up in the fun. The glamorous evening kicked off with an unforgettable grand entrance,…
On Friday 20th June, Carlisle Rugby Club played host to a truly special evening as we celebrated the Year 13 Leavers. The atmosphere was full of joy and a few happy tears as staff and students came together to mark the end of an unforgettable chapter. The evening featured heartfelt speeches from Ms Pigdon (Headteacher),…
Well done to all of Year 7 for their excellent efforts during the recent Assessment Week (2-6 June 2025). The year group performed superbly. Awards were given in every class for the highest score in each subject, and 19 students were presented with year group awards for achieving an average score above 80%. A special…
From taster days to open days, we have always thrown open our doors to welcome families of our prospective students to see first-hand just what we offer. But this July we are going further and offering an opportunity to sample the first-class teaching and academic excellence found in our WHS classrooms. Year 5 pupils are…
Our table cricket team held a cake sale and raffle on Friday, 20 June to raise funds for their trip to compete in the Lord’s Taverners National Finals at Lord’s Cricket Ground this Wednesday. It was a huge success raising just over £300. They now have the money they need to cover their exciting trip…
We were very pleased to welcome back Anna Nicholson – Paralympic shot put bronze medallist and former WHS student – last Monday to provide some inspiration and coaching for our current students. Anna began by visiting a Year 7 PE class, where she gave an encouraging talk explaining how her journey in sport started when,…
There was a great sense of release on Friday morning as Year 11s celebrated the end of the summer exams – their smiles were as bright as the sunshine as they gathered for the traditional shirt signing and final assembly. Miss Mulholland (Year 11 Director of Learning) led their farewell assembly, which took them on…
On 16th June, staff at William Howard School came together to celebrate the successful completion of their departmental professional development projects. Over the past few months, each department has been exploring a variety of innovative themes, including the integration of AI in education, reciprocal reading strategies, the use of Cloud Design Box, and new approaches…
Students in the Year 9 German Character Curriculum class with Mrs Terry have spent several weeks building up to running a full café scenario enacted entirely in German. Students learned German vocabulary linked to food, drink and cafés. They created their own menus for a pancake house in Germany. Students carefully thought through what language…