Warwick Wanderers AFC were very pleased to share some exciting news about one of our students. It’s been confirmed that Year 8 student Chloe Summerfield who plays with the under 13s Lionesses has been invited by Premier League giants Newcastle United FC to join their U13s advanced coaching training program for the 2024-2025 season. Warwick…
Year 9 student Paloma O’Connor was presented with this week’s Headteacher’s Award. She was recognised as being simply exceptional, especially in PE. Paloma participates in many extra-curricular activities and teams, going out of her way to help organise teams and is always willing to step in and play, even if it is last minute. When…
Year 7 students enjoyed a special House Day today, when their new Houses were revealed in a Hogwarts-style ‘sorting hat ceremony’. Once it was established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the Year Group spent the rest of the day competing in challenges to gain points for their new…
Pupils in the Year 8 and 9 Archaeology classes, which are part of our character curriculum, took part in an ‘archaeological mystery’ this week. They analysed evidence from the Anglo-Saxon settlement site at Trumpington excavations in Cambridgeshire and focused their investigation on a high-status grave. A recreation of the burial allowed the classes to study…
Year 7 students Mac Hogg, Archie Dodd, Cody Hurley, and Freddie Ruddick celebrated a victory in their final cricket match with Lanercost Cricket Club recently, securing the title of North Cumbria U11 Premier League Champions. It has been a fantastic season for them in a sport they love. Additionally, Archie and Mac shared the U11…
Miss Mulholland’s Year 7 English class spent a morning visiting ‘the museum’. As part of their homework students were tasked with designing their own dinosaur along with a corresponding fact file. Miss Mulholland said, “I was blown away with their roarsome creativity. A number of exhibitors displayed and talked about their creations as the museum…
Despite the wild weather, the WHS Mountain Runners, mainly made up this week of enthusiastic Year 7 students, completed a tough run up Talkin Fell. Undeterred by the elements, the group set off from the peaceful village of Talkin, quickly tackling the lung-busting climb to the flanks of the fell. With rain clouds looming, the…
Our A Level Product Design students gained real inspiration on Tuesday, through an ‘Architecture Day’. Guided by three visiting architects – Ivy Edemafaka (RIBA, London), Katherine Mellor (TACP Architects), and Bob O’Neil (O’Neil Architects) – the event was a resounding success. Students tackled the “Shelter” challenge, designing, modelling, and presenting innovative shelter ideas that could…
The Student Leadership Team did a wonderful job of organising the Macmillan Coffee Morning in school today, raising a grand total of £300.68 for the charity. During first break, Sixth Form students and staff were invited to get together for coffee and cake. This year, they were treated to a little musical accompaniment too. A…
Congratulations to all the award winners at the Open Spaces Awards Evening on Wednesday. It was a great night, celebrating the students’ passion for agriculture and the environment. Assistant Headteacher, Mr Priddle presented the awards, and the Open Spaces Leaders received special gilets to identify them as senior members. As well as a two-course meal, the…