Liv Rowley (now Young) is our January Alumna of the Month. Liv left William Howard School in 2012 after completing her first year in Sixth Form. She took on a range of jobs including providing administrative and personal care to elderly residents within their own homes. This work was a springboard to Liv, alongside a…
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Year 7 student, Fraser Sim. Fraser is an exceptionally polite young man and is always eager to help. During lessons he regularly offers to help hand things out and collect them in. In Maths, Fraser has started to ask to take copies of worksheets home with him, so that…
Congratulations to Iona Rutherford in Year 7 who received a Special Recognition Award this week. Iona has been making and selling some wonderful hats, with the proceeds going to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Iona said that during last summer, she spent 3 whole days making hats which raised over £300 for the charity. Not…
The WHS staff walking club enjoyed their first outing of the year on Saturday, despite the cold, cloudy conditions and a spatter of the inevitable rain. Everyone was in good spirits and appreciated the time to chat and enjoy each other’s company, outside of the usual busy school day. Setting off from Bassenthwaite, they were…
Congratulations to WHS Alumnus, Ross Mattison who has taken up the role of Lead Representative for Supporters with Autism at Carlisle United. Ross is an avid Blues fan and has followed his beloved club up and down the country for the majority of his life. He has Autism himself and is on a mission to…
We don’t have results at this stage but a big “well done” to all the students who represented Carlisle Schools Cross Country Team at the Cumbria Championships yesterday, at the Sheepmount in Carlisle. All should be proud of their performance in the cold and wet conditions!
Well done to Gwen Mearns in Year 11 who received this week’s Headteacher’s award. Gwen is a student who sets the highest standards at all times, in every lesson and around school. Her most recent data report showed 9 out of 11 Exceptional Behaviour for Learning scores and she is our highest attainer in Year…
Carlisle Cathedral was the beautiful backdrop for our annual Presentation Evening last night, when last summer’s GCSE and A Level students’ exam achievements were celebrated. Once again, it was an incredibly special occasion for the students, parents and staff who were able to attend. Deputy Headteacher, Mr O’Connor, welcomed everyone before handing over to our…
Following a Centre for Leadership Performance selection day and interviews with a range of employers earlier in December at Energus in West Cumbria, three Sixth Form students have been offered a Dream Placement during February half term. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to find out where their studies could lead in their future…
We have had a wonderful end to the Autumn Term, with plenty of festive fun. The classrooms, corridors and common rooms were jollied up with a sea of Christmas jumpers, pyjamas, and glittering accessories. A massive thank you to all the students and staff who paid a donation to ‘Save the Children’ for wearing something…