This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Okiemute, a Year 11 student who has demonstrated remarkable drive and focus from the very beginning this year. He consistently takes responsibility for his learning, going above and beyond to make the most of the opportunities provided. Okiemute shows great resilience when working independently, seeking out support and clarification…
DetailsIt might have been the rainy weather today that brought everyone indoors, but an impressive forty students joined Mr Davis for chess at lunchtime today! There’s always room for more — so why not come along? Students and staff are warmly invited to join this friendly bunch for a social game any Tuesday lunchtime, or…
DetailsThis year, we’ve been excited to launch a brand-new literacy curriculum for our Year 7 students. Separate from their English lessons, this programme gives students the opportunity to explore a wide range of literacy skills in creative and engaging ways that support learning across all subjects. While knowledge and skill development are central to the…
DetailsU16’s Netball Tournament – Wednesday 10th October. Netball coach, Miss Carruthers reports: “What a pleasure it was to take the U16’s Netball team to Trinity yesterday evening. The sun shone and the team were in good spirits. I can honestly say that this team has made huge improvements in relation to their competitive game play.…
DetailsA huge, excited crowd, led by the House mascots, gathered on the ATP during break time today to cheer on their teachers as they battled it out in an action-packed Staff House Hockey match. Team Talkin/Gelt joined forces to take on Team Eden/Vindolanda, with teachers from Maths, Geography, History, Languages, English, Science and Drama all…
DetailsTeam Inspire Welcome the Penrith Over 65’s Club for Inclusive Sport Morning Our Team Inspire students were delighted to welcome members of the Penrith Over 65’s Club back to WHS for their second morning of inclusive sport. Following a very successful first meeting last December, the Over 65’s Club arrived in larger numbers, 19 in total,…
DetailsOn Monday, we came together for a special tree planting ceremony in memory of Matty James, a former student, a valued member of our staff team, and a much-loved part of the William Howard School community. We were honoured to be joined by members of Matty’s family as we took time to reflect, remember, and…
DetailsWe are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Annie Booker, a former William Howard School student who left in 2017 and has gone on to build an inspiring creative career. After leaving William Howard, Annie pursued her passion for art by completing a Level 3 Diploma and Foundation Degree in Art and Design at college.…
DetailsOur Open Spaces team hosted a bustling Autumn Fayre for our Year 7 students on Tuesday 21st October. The event featured a range of stall holders, including Sustainable Brampton, Sewie’s Stitches, and John Bell Bird Feeders, alongside many activities and stalls run by our Year 8 Business and Enterprise students. Year 7 groups enjoyed guided…
DetailsA Year 9 student is the truly deserving candidate for this week’s Headteacher’s Award – Harrison embodies our core value of resilience in every sense. After facing a period of challenge, Harrison has shown remarkable determination and maturity, proving that with perseverance and by using the support networks around you, anything is possible. He is…
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