The ‘Class of 2024’ looked A M A Z I N G at their Prom last night. They danced into the evening and had a great time altogether for the final time. It was a fantastic occasion to celebrate their five years at William Howard School. Mr Anderson (Year 11 Head of Standards) commented, “They…
DetailsOur aim is that all our students receive lifesaving ‘Call-Push-Rescue’ (CPR) training whilst at William Howard so, over the coming weeks, our Year 7 students will be given hands-on coaching in the skills of CPR and the use of a defibrillator. We’re very grateful to Crew Manager Shaun Yeats from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service…
DetailsWe welcomed over 50 Year 3 and 4 pupils from our cluster primary schools to take part in a Basketball Festival, yesterday. Six different activity stations, which focused on developing the key skills needed in the game, were planned and led by our Year 9 Sports Leaders. The primary children circulated round the stations, practising…
DetailsWe are extremely proud that Tracey Croucher, one of our Learning Support Teaching Assistants, has been presented with the Education Hero, Pride of Cumbria Award. The accolade was announced at the The Newquest Pride of Cumbria Awards celebration evening at the Greenhill Hotel in Wigton, on Thursday 13th June. A truly deserving recipient, Mrs Croucher…
DetailsCarlisle 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…
DetailsOur annual Presentation Evening, where the previous year’s exam achievements are celebrated, was held at Carlisle Cathedral on Thursday 9th January. Our guest speaker this year was Lauren Smith. Lauren is an ex-William Howard School student who is recognised for her badminton achievements; winning bronze and silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and representing…
DetailsYear 11 students were welcomed back to William Howard this week to complete their Sixth Form induction days. Over the course of three days, students had the opportunity to attend taster sessions for their chosen subjects alongside sessions of reserve choices where they may have been undecided. The students were also given key information about…
DetailsThere was great excitement in the Performance Hall this yesterday afternoon for the end of term House Point Auctions. Years 8 and 10 had their chance to use their accumulated achievement points to bid on sought-after prizes such as Fusion Trampoline vouchers, doughnuts, a film screening, a CUFC shirt, and much more. Prizes were also…
DetailsYear 8 students enjoyed a trip to Dove Cottage in Grasmere yesterday. The experience was planned to enrich the students’ current study of English Poetry. We hope it helped inspire them about the poetry of William Wordsworth (one of our most famous Lakeland poets) and gave some insight to his life and the culture that…
DetailsToday was the planning day for the YST Inclusive Sports Leadership Day that we are hosting at William Howard School on Friday, 7th February, with schools from around Cumbria attending. Rachael Mackenzie, athlete mentor for the Youth Sports Trust and former World Champion Thai boxer, visited WHS to meet with Mrs Croucher (our PE Inclusion Lead),…
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